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We have spoke a lot about the benefits of fitting reversing camera to caravans and motorhomes; not only do they allow drivers better visibility and control, they can help to reduce accidental damage and manoeuvring claims. But reversing cameras are not compulsory, it’s up to the driver to decide whether they want to use one or not.
So last month we asked, ‘Are reversing cameras for caravans or motorhomes an essential investment?’
They’ve clearly got the backing of Geoff Blyth who told us, “We have a two lens system fitted. Not only is it perfect for reversing (stop within one inch of anything ) but the rear view lens is perfect for European motorways and makes overtaking lorries much safer than trying to judge speeds in the mirror…should be standard fitting!”
Richard Taylor shares Geoff’s view, “As for parking, sensors on my car have proved very helpful so must be useful on a van. Never a bad idea to know what or who is right behind you when driving, parking or setting off; few of us are going to dismount on every occasion to look! Cameras for both safety and peace of mind make good sense.”
A 78% majority voted in favour of revering cameras or aids, agreeing that they do help to reduce risk and improve driver judgement.
Keith Sansome, who has held HGV, crane and fork lift licences, agrees that reversing cameras do help. He told us, “I’m a big believer that an “AID” is just an aid but is most welcome in assisting you to carry out your driving safely. I have used reversing aid and they have proved good as you will always have a blind side.”
Only 22% of you disagreed with the majority, believing that careful driving is enough.
Stephen Williams argues that although cameras can be “very helpful”, they are not always necessary; “I do not agree that it is essential. I have opted for the motor mover as a solution to placing the caravan on site and in storage. With the remote control you can position yourself at any point around the caravan. If you are using the camera as an overtaking aid, then that is a different situation. Some camera systems will only be active while in reverse. The question would be is it legal to have a camera and screen active while driving.”
From the outcome of the poll it’s evident that reversing cameras are welcomed by caravans and motorhomes owners in the UK.
We think David Marsh sums this up perfectly saying, “I’ve been using the aid of a rear view camera for more years than I care to remember. Surely, any aid no matter what, is far better than none?”
I would not drive a large vehicle like a motorhome without a rear view camera, I also use mine on all the time to keep an eye on my scooter on a rack on the back of my Hobby.
It does as you rightly say depend on the camera…you need one with a wide field of vision for sure, or as an option, 2 cameras…the degree of view angle is clear when you buy so no need to get one that’s not good enough for the job (not so of course if it was a standard fitting on the caravan)..ours is superb and shows way beyond the areas necessary to pop the van into the tightest of spaces…It is as you say tho, down to havibg a good camera…
I have a reversing camera as originally fitted on my Autoquest 140 but find my wife to be more reliable. The camera only works in reverse gear and has such a narrow field of vision and poor perspective that it’s never used now. Perhaps there’s good ones but how do you know without spending? So I am not a fan.
Yes im aware a mover is for use when the caravan isn’t attached to the towcar..LOL…My point was if you have a camera and are a competent driver it shouldn’t be a problem to reverse the caravan as long ar you have the rearward vision….A mover allows you to do this with the caravan unhooked of course, and with no camera I can appreciate it is a good idea but at a lot higher cost, so I was saying for me as im confident with reversing anyway the added facility of a camera and its extra vision makes it for me the best option and saves a good deal of cash into the bargain….No doubt there will be some that may think differently and im sure a mover is a good idea but they aren’t cheap and also weigh heavily….Maybe I should add ive also had many years experience on Heavy vehicle recovery so the reversing issue for me is a piece of cake when it comes to manouvering a caravan with a camera installed, a luxury Wrecker Trucks didn’t have…..Happy Caravanning…
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I have to cameras one for reversing and one for looking at my off side when I want to overtake I could not do without them both as I have a left hand drive motorhome in England its a must ive owned motorhomes for 30 plus years and find in to days traffic its a must.
Reversing cameras … legality. Rear view mirrors are a legal requirement, but if they cannot, for various reasons in a motorhome or caravan, provide a rear view then surely a camera is the only alternative. Anyone who thinks a mover on a caravan is an alternative is missing the point altogether! Movers are used when the van is no longer attached to the tow-car.
Re: Reversing Cameras..OK Whilst not a legal requirement surely anything to make our reversing easier and indeed safer can only be a good thing..As for being legal?? Our new Nissan Juke has an onboard colour reversing camera, useful for my wife who as a rgd Disabled has difficulty turning to look over her shoulder…were it illegal to have such equipment im sure a company as large as Nissan would NOT fit such a device, particularly as the car is built in the UK..I find the cars camera a superb tool for using to aligne myself with the caravans towball before hitching up..Ive reversed caravans safely without incident for over 40 yrs but anything that makes my vision even better can only be good….As for a Motor-mover…yes no doubt very good but an additional reversing camera kit for your caravan can be purchased for under £100.(often to be found on E-Bay)..a heck of a lot cheaper than a Motor-mover…There will be arguments for and against no doubt but for my money the small outlay for the added piece of mind plus the advantage of better rearward vision wins hands down…