Caravan Mirrors and Cameras Poll Results

In our last newsletter, we asked you to tell us about mirrors and other manoeuvring aids on your caravan. Here’s a round-up of what you told us.

Of the nearly 600 people who responded, a whopping 94% of you use specialist mirrors to help manoeuvre your caravan, while 16% of you use some form of camera set-up. Many of those who responded ‘Other’ referred to Motor Movers and reassuringly, less than 5% use no aids whatsoever. We’re not sure if we should be reassured by the five or so who answered “the wife”!

The really good news is that many of you use a combination of aids, most often a combination of mirrors and cameras, to provide a ‘total package’. 

As expected, most of you use your equipment to help with all-round manoeuvring and parking, although many specified turning around as well. A large number of you also responded ‘Other’ to remind us that we hadn’t offered an option simply for ‘driving’! Our bad!

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When asked what advice would you offer your fellow caravanners who do not currently have mirrors or cameras, almost everyone who responded - nearly 400 of you - said, simply “Get some!”. 

It’s reassuring to know so many of our members are responsible and experienced caravanners, who take the safety of themselves, their rigs - and other road users - seriously. 

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Remember, when heading away on a caravan holiday in the UK, rear-view extension mirrors are required by law to be fitted to most cars while towing a caravan. The improved rear and peripheral vision they provide significantly reduces the risk of accidents - and you risk being fined up to £1,000 and getting penalty points for towing without proper towing mirrors. For more details, see the article from our Technical Team.

And don’t forget, you can order a wide range of towing mirrors from our Club Shop, and our caravanning courses are a great way to build your confidence when towing.

Published July 2024