Relax and loosen your grip on the steering wheel. Still hold the wheel firmly but relax as much as possible so you’re not locking the steering into a fixed position. Reduce your speed. Lift your feet off the pedals, and avoid braking as this will slow the tow car down too quickly for the caravan.
What is an anti snaking device caravans?
The anti-snaking device helps the driver of a towing vehicle handle unexpected driving hazards such as braking traffic and crosswinds from overtaking vehicles. ATC detects lateral or snaking movements – and will automatically apply all caravan brakes simultaneously when oscillations become severe enough to matter.
How common is caravan snaking?
Fortunately jack-knifing and caravan snaking claims are relatively uncommon amongst Caravan Guard customers (accounting for just 1.6% of claims in 2012), but when they do happen, the damage to the caravan can prove catastrophic.
Why is my caravan snaking?
Caravan snaking happens when a tow car and caravan become out of sync with each other and veer side to side. This usually happens as a result of a sudden swerve, crosswinds or high speeds, though can also happen when a tyre blows or if the caravan is loaded incorrectly.
What causes a caravan to fishtail?
There are many other causes of caravan sway such as uneven tyre pressure, speeding, poor suspension, side winds and even entering slipstreams of other vehicles, particularly semi-trailers. Poorly maintained roads can also increase the risk.
What causes a caravan to snake?
Do caravans need a stabilizer?
Why would you fit a stabiliser before towing a caravan? While it is not required, using a caravan stabiliser is recommended. This shouldn’t be used as a solution for a poorly loaded or maintained caravan, but instead as an extra safety feature to provide protection if something goes wrong.
What causes caravan to snake?
What should the nose weight of my caravan be?
The general recommended noseweight for towing stability is 5-7% of your caravan’s actual laden weight. You can find the specific noseweight for your caravan in your car manufacturer’s owner’s handbook.
How does caravan Stabiliser work?
Blade-type stabilisers As the caravan moves sideways relative to the car, the friction pads in the turntable act to resist this movement. At the car end the friction turntable is fitted to a special bracket supplied by the stabiliser manufacturer and attached to the car’s towing bracket face plate by bolts.
How do you control a trailer snaking?
To stop snaking there are a few simple rules:
- Keep the vehicle steering in a straight line.
- Change down a gear and take both feet off the pedals.
- If the snaking starts whilst going down hill, change down a gear and very gently apply the brakes.
What is an anti-snaking system for touring caravans?
It’s an electronic anti-snaking system for touring caravans. The device was developed in Germany by the AL-KO Kober Group, which is best known in the UK caravan industry for making caravan chassis.
What is anti-snaking device (ATC)?
The anti-snaking device helps the driver of a towing vehicle handle unexpected driving hazards such as braking traffic and crosswinds from overtaking vehicles. ATC detects lateral or snaking movements – and will automatically apply all caravan brakes simultaneously when oscillations become severe enough to matter.
How does ATC work on a caravan?
ATC detects lateral or snaking movements – and will automatically apply all caravan brakes simultaneously when oscillations become severe enough to matter. It’s described as a passive system – AL-KO compare it to ABS on a car and how it’s used only in rare situations.
What should you do if your Caravan is snaking behind you?
Lift feet off the pedals – slow right down, allowing the caravan to fall back behind your vehicle. Pull over when under control, switch hazard lights on and find out the caused of the snaking. Don’t be tempted to remain on hard shoulders for long – they can be dangerous places to be.
