Caravan towing game released
17 December 2008
A new computer game, which aims to demonstrate the factors which
can affect the towing stability of caravans, has been released by a
leading team of UK academics.
The game is available on the website of caravan manufacturer
Bailey, which funds towing research at the University of Bath's
Department of Mechanical Engineering.
People playing the game can experiment with the positioning of
different payload items within a caravan and then experience the
effect this has on the caravan's overall stability rating.
"By adjusting the weight distribution on the trailer, the
simulator shows how the stability of the same car and the same
trailer carrying the same payload at the same speeds can be
significantly altered", a Bailey spokesman is quoted by
outandaboutlive.co.uk as saying.
Also included on the site is a video demonstration given by Dr
Jos Darling on stability. It was made using a scale model simulator
at the International Caravan & Motorhome Show recently.