Female towing course at Jakem Farm in the Adelaide Hills.
LADIES, YOU
CAN TOW TOO!
WORDS AND IMAGES: ANITA PAVEY
WOMEN PACK. MEN TOW. RIGHT? IT’S TIME TO SHELVE
THESE OLD-FASHIONED NOTIONS AND START GENUINELY
SHARING ALL TOURING RESPONSIBILITIES.
It goes without saying that many hands make
light work, particularly when it comes to RV
touring and the long transport legs required
to get to faraway destinations. Sharing the
towing is one way to improve safety, although
it’s not practiced as much as you may think.
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Despite acknowledging the benefits, traditional
stereotypes ensure that the man is usually
burdened with most of the driving while the
woman sticks to navigational duties and/or
looking after the kids.