Autobacking Caravan

A tricky bit of gear.

Why are the van wheels outboard of the wheel arch?

Only suitable for a single axle?

Like to see the van being placed on a narrow site where the access is a right angle.

How does it go with a 16' van; on a narrow site.

Cost?

bill

Divorce rates will go up if this product sells - needing to help with parking the van is the only thing left for some nomads :-o). Oh.... and that setup would costs heaps anyway.... all for the relatively few occasions per year where backing up is a real snag.

hi
another innovative idea or a result of a rush of the proverbial to someone's brain none the less interesting
but i'm unsure how many will sell as no doubt it wont be cheap
the wheels extruding out side the van body is going to be a constant hazard in traffic and I fore-see problems there
it would need to have mudguards to be legal surely,
which will further widen the rig
yes it could be and advantage in certain reversing predicaments
but like said I think the extra cost would outweigh the benefits and like others would like to see a real reversing demo into a much tighter zone/bay with restricted approaches like one encounters in the real world
some people have money to boot and love gimmicks and probably wouldn't bat an eye at the cost factor

Interesting concept, but very limited drawbar angle. No turning this around on tight tracks or getting around switchbacks.

BUT - that drive / slave cylinder idea would make for a wicked rear-steer lazy axle on a 6 wheel conversion.