Car that reverses the caravan for you automatically.

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Car that reverses the caravan for you automatically.

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:59 am
by Aaron Calder •

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I've just been reading an article in the Sunday Times 'Driving' supplement about a version of the new VW Passat (from October 2014) that has a 'Trailer Assist' option that allows drivers to back their caravan, horsebox or trailer into place completely 'hands off'.

Apparently, the driver uses the rear view mirror directional adjustment buttons to place an image of the trailer where s/he wants it to be on a dashboard screen and then all s/he has to do is engage reverse and then accelerate and brake as instructed for a perfect result.

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RE: Car that reverses the caravan for you automatically.

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:06 pm
by Morphy •

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It wont be long before they have virtual holiday a remote takes your puck onto the site parks it up and shows you a virtual walk down the front. You will be able to see this on a screen on your watch whilst you are sat at home. It will then bring the puck back and put it on your drive without you even leaving the house. .
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RE: Car that reverses the caravan for you automatically.

in Anything that's not Eriba-related. Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:01 am
by hampshireman (deleted)

Yes I read it and told Carole about it yesterday Brian. Scary in a way but I wonder how many will go for it. Some friends have a VW with the auto parking feature and have not used it.

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