Video transmitted from rear of caravan to rear-view mirror provides drivers with improved road safety
Land Rover has unveiled a ‘see-through’ trailer, featuring technology which could improve road safety for caravanners across the UK.
The car manufacturer has utilised advanced video technology in an attempt to eliminate the restricted view large trailers and caravans can sometimes provide. Video images are transmitted from the back of large vehicles towed to a display on the driver’s rear-view mirror, allowing the driver to see what would ordinarily be hidden.
The innovative technology also includes a ‘Check Cargo’ system, which alerts the driver to any unexpected disturbances to their cargo. This would be especially useful when towing horses, who have been known to grow restless in trailers or even break out of them.
With the advanced technology, the driver is even able to watch video footage of the disturbance within the vehicle being towed, which would help the driver decide whether to pull over. Land Rover hopes to make the towing experience safer and less stressful for friend and foal alike.
Though the ‘transparent’ technology currently focuses on horse trailers, we expect it would be equally useful in eliminating blind spots caused by caravans.
We at CaravanTimes are excited to see what the future holds with technology like this on the horizon. If caravan manufacturers were to incorporate this sort of thing on your caravan, would it make life easier for you?
See Land Rover’s video below and let us know what you think.
