Maneuvering aid – Easy and uncomplicated parking with a maneuvering aid!
You often come back to the campsite late at night after a long, eventful day.
You’re already a little tired, it’s dark and you still have to park your tent trailer, caravan or car including roof tent at your pitch?
It’s not as easy as you might think.
To save yourself this complicated and stressful procedure, you should purchase a suitable maneuvering aid in advance.
This makes maneuvering and manoeuvring on the campsite super easy and can be done in just a few minutes without much effort, stress or complications.
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Carefree camping: problem-free parking with the caravan
Whether at the nearest campsite, on a pitch or in a tight parking space – a maneuvering aid makes parking and parking your vehicle much easier and guarantees you a carefree and carefree camping vacation in the great outdoors.
Especially with a caravan or trailer tent, maneuvering the vehicle is anything but easy, especially if you don’t have much experience with handling a trailer!
So if you are traveling with a caravan for the first time or are a general camping beginner, then you should definitely get yourself a suitable manoeuvring aid.
Advantages of a maneuvering aid when camping
- Makes parking and parking your car easier
- Easy handling of your caravan
- Shunting and maneuvering with remote control
- Uncomplicated and easy to install
- Easy to operate
Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners.
Instructions: Control at the campsite
How does a maneuvering aid actually work and what do I need to bear in mind?
The maneuvering aid is mounted in front of or behind the wheels and attached to the chassis.
The built-in motors are used to press on the tires so that they can be precisely controlled and steered.
You can do this very simply and easily with the corresponding remote control.
Even parking in the smallest spaces is no longer a problem, as you can move your vehicle forwards and backwards very slowly and in small steps.
This is how a maneuvering aid works:
- Park the car near the desired location
- Mount the maneuvering aid in front of or behind the wheels
- Attachment to the chassis
- Built-in motors put pressure on the tires
- These can be controlled using the remote control
- Precise maneuvering and manoeuvring is now possible
Of course, there are different variants and models of maneuvering aids that are suitable for you and your car depending on the intended use and budget.
Maneuvering aid & mover: different variants in the test
Firstly, there are semi-automatic maneuvering aids, which must first be placed on the wheel by hand using a lever or crank and can then control and maneuver the vehicle using a corresponding remote control.
A second option would be fully automatic maneuvering aids, where everything works completely electrically.
You don’t have to adjust anything, you don’t have to bend down and you can park your car easily and simply.
The disadvantage here, however, is that this variant is somewhat more expensive than the semi-automatic aid.
No matter which option you choose, a maneuvering aid is always useful and practical on a camping vacation with a caravan, trailer tent or even a roof tent and should therefore definitely be available on your next vacation.
However, be sure to check the weight of your vehicle before you buy so that you can adjust the permitted load accordingly.
These variants are available:
- Semi-automatic maneuvering aid
- Fully automatic maneuvering aid
Video: Instructions, how it works & tips
If you have now decided to use a manoeuvring aid on your next camping vacation, you can watch the following video to get instructions on how to install it, a useful explanation of how it works and other helpful tips on manoeuvring aids in general: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFjXwlebYyI
Reading tips! Other useful outdoor equipment
Alternatively, if you’re looking for more helpful tips and suggestions on camping, you can read more articles here that will help you get the most out of your camping vacation and enjoy a carefree time.
Tensioning strap: ratchet, hook and clamp lock
When camping, there is usually a lot to think about and, in addition to the essential basic equipment, you usually have to take other useful outdoor equipment with you.
Especially on very long journeys, some of it needs to be secured in the motorhome, caravan or trailer tent.
To prevent bulky furniture and other items from flying around in the vehicle, you should always have a sturdy, heavy-duty lashing strap with you.
Read more about the different variants and useful tips here:
Drive-on wedges: For caravans or motorhomes
Wheel chocks prevent your car from rolling away and can be particularly useful on uneven ground at the campsite to keep it properly aligned.
To prevent you from rolling out of bed at night or your plates slipping off the table, you should definitely take suitable wedges with you to enjoy a carefree time on the campsite.
Find out everything you need to know about wheel chocks for the road here:
Trailer coupling: Rigid and detachable models
Traveling with a folding caravan or camper is super easy.
But there is one important little thing to consider when driving with a trailer – the trailer coupling.
It ensures that the trailer drawbar is completely enclosed and still remains movable.
The ball socket encloses the ball head and prevents the trailer from detaching from the vehicle.
Here you can find out all about the different models and what else you need to consider:
