Trailers Towing and Packing By Adrian Higgins

Under 14 Load Tressels Tie them down

Under 15 Knowledge of previous age group requirements Load Sculls Load Doubles Tie them down Tie Flags on boats where necessary

Under 16 Knowledge of all previous age group requirements Load Quads Load Motorboats Tie them down

Open Knowledge of all previous age group requirements Checklist of required equipment Tyre pressure Working lights – Turn, Brake and Tail Lights Licence Plate and Disc Perform 3 point turn Max Towing speed 100km/h 2 Persons in Tow Vehicle – minimum! It is an insurance requirement and useful when turning in petrol stations and at destination Positive weight on Tow hitch 45-70kg Plan Journey including stops – expect fuel consumption to increase dramatically (a fully loaded trailer for Buffalo Regatta uses more than 20 litres/100km regardless of tow vehicle)