Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Starter Kit System. Features orange checklist tags with metal grommets including Hookup Mate (Departure and Arrival), Rig Mate (Inside Van and Outside Van), and Ready Mate (Front and Back). Includes a 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with an orange carabiner, an installation guide booklet, a teal safety lanyard with breakaway and pen holder, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Value Kit System. Includes all orange checklist tags from the starter kit—Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, and Ready Mate—plus a 'My Mate' customisable tag with blank checklist lines (Front and Back). Also features the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Pro Series Kit System. Includes Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, Ready Mate, and the customisable 'My Mate' tags, alongside the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a reusable pen. This upgraded kit explicitly features an orange weatherproof, glow-in-the-dark pouch containing a wax pen.
Close-up of an orange Hey Mate safety tag attached to a silver caravan chassis and safety chain, used as a pre-tow checklist reminder.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Starter Kit System. Features orange checklist tags with metal grommets including Hookup Mate (Departure and Arrival), Rig Mate (Inside Van and Outside Van), and Ready Mate (Front and Back). Includes a 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with an orange carabiner, an installation guide booklet, a teal safety lanyard with breakaway and pen holder, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Value Kit System. Includes all orange checklist tags from the starter kit—Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, and Ready Mate—plus a 'My Mate' customisable tag with blank checklist lines (Front and Back). Also features the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Pro Series Kit System. Includes Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, Ready Mate, and the customisable 'My Mate' tags, alongside the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a reusable pen. This upgraded kit explicitly features an orange weatherproof, glow-in-the-dark pouch containing a wax pen.
Close-up of an orange Hey Mate safety tag attached to a silver caravan chassis and safety chain, used as a pre-tow checklist reminder.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Starter Kit System. Features orange checklist tags with metal grommets including Hookup Mate (Departure and Arrival), Rig Mate (Inside Van and Outside Van), and Ready Mate (Front and Back). Includes a 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with an orange carabiner, an installation guide booklet, a teal safety lanyard with breakaway and pen holder, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Value Kit System. Includes all orange checklist tags from the starter kit—Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, and Ready Mate—plus a 'My Mate' customisable tag with blank checklist lines (Front and Back). Also features the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a black wet-erase reusable pen.
Product layout diagram for the SheCamp Secure PreTow Mate Pro Series Kit System. Includes Hookup Mate, Rig Mate, Ready Mate, and the customisable 'My Mate' tags, alongside the 'Hey Mate!!' warning tag with carabiner, installation guide, teal safety lanyard, and a reusable pen. This upgraded kit explicitly features an orange weatherproof, glow-in-the-dark pouch containing a wax pen.
Close-up of an orange Hey Mate safety tag attached to a silver caravan chassis and safety chain, used as a pre-tow checklist reminder.

PreTow Mate™ | The Ultimate Caravan Pre-Trip Checklist & Towing System

Why PreTow Mate™ is the best caravan checklist for Australian road trips:

Beats "Handover Amnesia" & Tow with Total Peace of Mind

Do you actually remember everything from that marathon 2-hour caravan handover? Between the excitement of the new rig and the sheer volume of info, Handover Amnesia is real.

Aussie owned and invented, PreTow Mate™ was adapted from the "Remove Before Flight" logic used by pilots. We’ve created the ultimate physical caravan pre-trip checklist to eliminate towing stress for good.

Why It Beats a Caravan Safety App or Laminated PDF

  • ☀️ Zero Screen Glare: No unlocking phones or squinting in bright daylight.
  • 🌧️ 100% Weatherproof: Won't get water-damaged in the pouring rain.
  • 📋 Won't Get Lost: No paper PDFs that blow away or need constant reprinting.
  • 🛑 Beats Interruption: If a neighbour distracts you mid-setup, your physical checkmarks hold your exact place.

How This Physical Towing Safety Aid Works

PreTow Mate™ is a system of double-sided, high-visibility neon orange tags. Simply walk around your rig, verify your setup, and tick the boxes with the supplied reusable wet-erase pen.

⛓️ The HEY MATE!! Warning Tag (The A-Frame Visual Trigger)

Hooks directly to your safety chains using a Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner. The second you look down to hitch up, this bright tag screams at you to stop relying on memory and grab your checklist.

🛞 Hook Up Mate (Departure & Arrival Tag)

Ticks off your safety chains, breakaway cable, jockey wheel, and tow coupling before you leave. Reverse it on arrival for a safe unhooking ritual.

🚐 Rig Mate (Inside Van)

Your essential caravan departure checklist for internal safety—ensuring windows are locked, hatches are down, the fridge is secured, and the TV antenna is lowered.

🪵 Rig Mate (Outside Van)

Guides your external campsite pack-up, from securing the awning to stowing power cords, water hoses, and gas bottles.

🚘 Ready Mate (The Driver's Final Check)

Your final "Clear for Take-off" visual check. Attached to your tow vehicle keys, it verifies your brake controller, towing mirrors, and lights before you shift into drive. (And yes, it ensures the cat is found and the beer is stashed!).

🛑 The "Distraction Gap" is Where Towing Accidents Happen

Whether it's your first lap of Australia or your 500th, a quick chat with a neighbour or a wandering toddler is all it takes to skip a step. PreTow Mate™ acts as your external memory so you never hear that heart-shattering bang of a van jumping off the tow ball.

The SheCamp Secure Safety Station

Build an unbreakable visual safety routine. Simply hang the supplied lanyard at your entry door with your caravan keys secured to the PreTow Mate™ tags.

  • Empty Hook? Your van keys are locked to the tags. You physically cannot lock the caravan door to leave until the checklist is done and returned.
  • Full Hook? All boxes are ticked, tags are back on the station, and you are officially safe to roll.

"Never leave safety to memory again. If the tag isn't checked off, the job isn't done."

Patent Pending: Australian Patent · App. No. 2026902017

Patent Pending: Australian Patent · App. No. 2026902017

PreTow Mate™ Caravan Safety Checklist & Towing System

$49.95 AUD
$49.95 AUD
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The PreTow Mate™

We design our safety systems to survive the elements—from the brutal Australian outback to the Alaskan tundra. We stand behind our gear with a triple-layered warranty:

  • 5-Year UV Defiance Tag Warranty: Our high-visibility neon tags are treated with a specialised, commercial-grade, Australian-engineered UV sealer. We guarantee your HEY MATE!, RIG MATE, HOOK UP MATE, and READY MATE tags will resist major UV fading for a full 5 years from the date of purchase.
  • 3-Year Component Warranty: Our military-grade tactical carabiners and safety lanyards are covered against manufacturing defects or component failure under normal use.
  • 12-Month Accessories Warranty: All accompanying hardware and accessories—including marking pens—are covered by a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects or component failure under normal use. Note: Minor cosmetic surface oxidation (rusting) on metallic hardware due to salt air exposure is considered normal environmental wear and does not affect structural integrity."

Note: This warranty covers standard environmental wear and tear and manufacturing defects. It does not cover accidental physical damage (such as backing your vehicle over a tag) or loss.

  • Tow coupling locked
  • Chains crossed and secure
  • Jockey Wheel stowed
  • Loose items stowed
  • TV Antenna stowed
  • Camp Furniture stowed
  • Lights working
  • Anti-sway on
  • No battery needed.
  • Can use it in any weather.
  • Tougher than a laminated PDF.
  • Australian Invention.
  • The high-visibility neon orange tags are easy to spot in low-light campgrounds or through your peripheral vision
  • UV-Shielded Durability: The PRETOW MATE™ system is treated with a specialised UV Sealer—our "secret weapon" to help these critical tags withstand the brutal Australian sun far longer than standard PVC.
  • The Hardware: Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner. Engineered from high-tensile, UV-stabilized POM polymer, this hardware is 100% corrosion-proof and desert-ready. Unlike traditional steel, our tactical polymer is non-marring—meaning it won't chip the galvanized coating on your safety chains (preventing rust).
  • The HEY MATE!! - is attached permanently to your safety chain at the drawbar. This Mate is one you can't avoid, it's your reminder "Do Your PreTow Mate™?"
  • The HOOK UP MATE shows your critical hook up safety checks for departure and arrival.
  • The RIG MATE comes with a Lanyard to keep your Van keys and the Tags together forming one Safety Station.
  • The READY MATE shows your critical FINAL departure safety checks so your Van is ready to go without anxiety.

•UPGRADE TO THE VALUE KIT OR PRO SERIES KIT to add your own custom list - THE MY MATE - is ready to customise your own safety sequence to your vehicle and rig set up - like "Check Van weight" or "Torque wheel nuts", to "put away the Coffee Machine or find the Cat". FIND MORE ABOUT MY MATE HERE: MY MATE YOUR WAY

  • 1 x HEY MATE!! warning tag that gets permanently hooked to your safety chains using a Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner.
  • 1x Hookup Mate AND
  • 1x Rig Mate (these 2 mates come with the Safety Station Lanyard).
  • 1x Ready Mate (for the Driver’s tow vehicle Keys).
  • 1x Reusable Marking Pen (washes off with damp cloth or water - ready to use each trip).

  • 1 x HEY MATE!! warning tag that gets permanently hooked to your safety chains with a Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner.
  • 1x HOOKUP MATE AND
  • 1x RIG MATE  (these 2 mates come with the Safety Station Lanyard)
  • 1x READY MATE (for the Driver’s tow vehicle Keys)
  • 1 x MY MATE customisable Tag (has 22 lines for your unique setup) MY MATE INFO.
  • 1x Reusable Marking Pen (washes off with damp cloth or water - ready to use each trip)

  • 1 x HEY MATE!! warning tag that gets permanently hooked to your safety chains with a Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner.
  • 1x HOOKUP MATE AND
  • 1x RIG MATE  (these 2 mates come with the Safety Station Lanyard)
  • 1x READY MATE (for the Driver’s tow vehicle Keys)
  • 1 x MY MATE customisable Tag (has lines (on both sides) for your unique setup) MY MATE INFO.
  • 1x Reusable Marking Pen (washes off with damp cloth or water - ready to use each trip)

Weather Aid Addition: READY FOR ANY SUDDEN RAIN OR SNOW DOWN POUR DURING HITCH UP.

  • 1 x Waterproof Luminous Protection Pouch (Glows in the Dark)
  • 1 x Wax Pen for the Pouch (write on the pouch from the outside, not the tag)

Frequently Asked Questions

Commonly asked questions:

Your kit, depending on which one you choose, includes everything you need for a complete safety loop:

  • The Hey Mate! Drawbar Tag: A permanent, high-visibility neon orange reminder that stays attached to the A-frame. It mounts easily to the top link of your safety chains using the supplied military-grade carabiner.
  • The Safety Station Lanyard: A heavy-duty lanyard with a built-in safety release hook to create your centralized indoor safety station.
  • Double-Sided Tags: Covering Zone 1 (Hook Up Mate Departure/Arrival), Zones 2 & 3 (Rig Mate Inside/Outside van checks), and Zone 4 (Ready Mate Driver's final check).
  • Reusable Wet-Erase Pen: For ticking off your checkboxes during your tasks and final walk-around.

Yes! While the kits come pre-printed with essential, universal safety checks (like chains crossed, jockey wheel stowed, fridge secured, and TV antenna down), we've included a dedicated tag called My Mate in both the Value Kit and Pro Series Kit. This tag features blank checkbox lines, allowing you to write in your own custom rig requirements—such as securing specific bike racks, slides, or specialized locks.

Mobile phone apps present three major issues on the road: severe screen glare in the bright Australian sun, the constant annoyance of having to unlock your phone with dirty hands, and the risk of drops or water damage if it starts raining mid-check. PreTow Mate™ is entirely physical—it doesn't require batteries, has zero screen glare, and won't shatter if you drop it on the drawbar.

Paper checklists present a hassle, even if you laminate them. Sure, laminating stops the rain, but you’re still stuck hunting for a dry-erase marker that will inevitably dry out in the glovebox or smudge off in your pocket before you're done. Plus, laminated paper easily catches the wind and flies away mid-check. Not to mention you will need to continue to reprint and laminate as your set up changes.  PreTow Mate™ is a solid, self-contained tag—no loose sheets to chase, and built to last.

The tags are designed for infinite reusability. Once you arrive safely at your destination, simply use a damp cloth or run them under the tap to clean off the checkboxes. The wet-erase ink wipes away completely clean without smudging or staining the tags, leaving them fresh for your next trip.

No need to worry! While our standard wet-erase pen is perfect for dry days, we specifically supply a premium weatherproof pouch and wax pencil with the Pro Series Kit. Simply place your tags into the lockable pouch and tick off your tasks with the wax pencil directly on the outside of the plastic. This keeps your tags bone dry and prevents the ink from running in a downpour. Once you're done, simply wipe the wax off the outside of the pouch and store it away for the next rainy day.

It is a simple visual habit loop that stops you from driving away unprepared. You hang the supplied lanyard by your entry door and attach your caravan keys directly to it. If you see an empty hook inside the van, it means the tags are still out and the job isn't done. Once all zones are physically ticked, the tags return to the hook, prompting you to transition to the final Ready Mate tag attached to your vehicle keyring. 

The Ready Mate (Final Check): Keep your main car keys and your van door key attached to the Ready Mate tag. Because this tag is tethered directly to your vehicle keys, it becomes your unmissable final walk-around tool. Once those final checks are ticked off, you’re already holding the key you need to lock the caravan door and hop into the tow vehicle.

The magic happens when you get into the driver’s seat—this neon orange tag is physically in your hands and in your way, forcing you to execute your final "Clear for Take-off" check (checking mirrors, brake controllers, and lights) before you put the car in drive. After your final walk around, you can hit the highway with 100% peace of mind.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

PreTow Mate™ is a visual reminder aid only, designed to support user awareness during departure and setup routines. It does not replace proper training, manufacturer guidelines, or legally required safety checks.

The operator remains solely responsible for ensuring the vehicle and caravan are roadworthy, correctly hitched, and safe to operate at all times.

To the extent permitted by law, SheCamp Secure™ is not liable for any loss, damage, or incident arising from the use or misuse of this product.

Pretow Mate™ is a unique, patent-pending system. We actively monitor the market for intellectual property infringement and will take legal action to protect our designs.