Learn to Tow – ACT Caravan Towing Courses

Canberra caravan & trailer towing courses

Learn to Tow with Confidence in Canberra

Hands-on towing training at Queanbeyan Showgrounds. Bring your own vehicle and caravan or trailer, and build practical skills for safer, more confident towing.

Training since 20049am–5pm practical dayUp to 2 participants per vehicleBeginner friendly

ACT-region training location

One clear ACT venue, one straightforward booking path. Choose an available Canberra date and book directly through Learn to Tow.

Australian Capital Territory

Queanbeyan Showgrounds

Our ACT-region courses are held at Queanbeyan Showgrounds, just across the border in NSW, providing a practical environment for towing, reversing and manoeuvring exercises.

The course is suitable for new caravan owners, touring couples, first-time towers and experienced drivers wanting to improve specific skills.

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Course at a glance

Venue: Queanbeyan Showgrounds

Duration: 9:00am–5:00pm

Booking: One vehicle/trailer combination, up to two participants

Format: Small-group practical training

What to expect on the day

The course is practical from the outset. We work with the vehicle and trailer combination you actually use and build confidence progressively through the day.

9:00am–5:00pmAllow a full training day, including breaks.
Up to 2 peopleOne booking covers one vehicle/trailer combination and up to two participants.
Hands-on trainingPractical driving, reversing and setup exercises throughout the day.
Your own combinationTrain with the vehicle and caravan, camper or trailer you actually tow.

Skills you’ll practise

The emphasis is on useful, repeatable skills — not simply theory.

Hitching & unhitchingBuild a safe routine for coupling, uncoupling and pre-departure checks.
Reversing & manoeuvringLearn techniques for straight reversing, turning, positioning and parking.
Towing safetyUnderstand braking, cornering, road position, sway awareness and how your combination behaves.
Weights & setupMake sense of ATM, GVM, GCM, towball mass, loading and tyre pressures.

Who is the course for?

New caravan owners, nervous first-time towers, couples preparing for extended travel, and experienced drivers who want to improve specific towing skills are all welcome. You do not need previous towing experience.

Participants receive a Learn to Tow Certificate of Completion. Courses run in most weather conditions; unsafe conditions may require rescheduling.

Ready to book your Canberra course?

See the available ACT dates and reserve your place directly through Learn to Tow bookings.

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