The eTow module is permanently installed in the van .
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LIGHT THE WAY WORDS : MAX TAYLOR
NEW TO THE AUSTRALIAN RV MARKET , ETOW ADDRESSES SOME CRUCIAL SAFETY CONCERNS FACED BY CARAVANNERS .
Caravanners face numerous challenges . By their very nature , caravans present numerous difficulties that must be overcome by the driver . Obtaining legal and safe rearward vision is a case in point . But one aspect of caravanning that is easy to overlook is whether or not the van ’ s taillights , brake lights and indicators are operational .
Frankly , we ’ re probably all guilty of assuming these lights all work as they should – at least until we are pulled over by a police officer to receive a fine or a warning .
That ’ s why we found the eTow so interesting . This device monitors the functionality of the van ’ s rear lights and provides a warning to a free smartphone app when a light is faulty . But there is so much more to this product . Read on …
ETOW FEATURES
eTow is comprised of a module that is permanently installed in the caravan , and a smartphone app . First , it allows the caravan user to check the functionality of the caravan ’ s rear lights remotely . No more relying on someone else to tell you that the right indicator works before you set off .
Simply stand at the back of the van , open the app , and press one of the buttons , whether it ’ s for the indicators , brake lights , or the taillights . The relevant light on the van will activate , letting you know instantly that the light is operational . This feature is obviously extremely useful for solo caravanners . The module connects to the app using Bluetooth .