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By Grant Wakerley, Technical Project Manager, RV Supplies If you've ever towed a caravan or large trailer, you'll know that visibility can change in an instant. Your standard vehicle mirrors, which work perfectly day to day, suddenly don't show the full picture once there's a caravan sitting behind you. That's where towing mirrors come in, not just as a convenience, but as a legal and safety essential on New Zealand roads. Understanding New Zealand's towing mirror requirements Under New Zealand …

There are more mover options on the market now than ever before, and that can make choosing the right one feel complicated. The good news is that the decision usually comes down to four key questions about how you use your caravan. Once you answer those, the right mover tends to pick itself. Here is the full breakdown to help you make a confident, informed decision. Question 1: How Often Do You Need to Move Your Van? Daily or very regular use: a fixed mover like PowrTouch is the better choice. …

Nobody buys a caravan to spend the first hour at every stop getting a bad back. But for thousands of NZ owners, manoeuvring the van manually is exactly that. A heavy push to get it moving, awkward angles, uneven ground and one person trying to do a two-person job. The physical toll adds up. And when something goes wrong, it can go badly wrong. A caravan mover is genuinely one of the best health and safety upgrades you can make for how you enjoy your van. The Real Physical Risk of Manual Manoeuv …