PreTow Mate™: Physical Caravan Safety Checklist & Towing Visual Aid

A Physical Solution to "Handover Amnesia"

Do you actually remember everything from that marathon 2-hour caravan handover? Probably not. Between the excitement of the new rig and the sheer volume of info, Handover Amnesia is real.


Aussie owned and invented, PreTow Mate™ was born from thousands of solo kilometers traveled throughout Australia, USA and Europe . By adapting the "Remove Before Flight" logic used by pilots, we’ve created the ultimate caravan pre-trip ritual. No more towing stress—just total peace of mind.

The "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" Problem

While a factory stairwell sticker gives you a general list that is only visible inside your Van.  Once you close the door,  the Rig Mate steps up to takeover  - it is a tactical tool you hold in your hand. It ensures that 'Windows Locked' and 'Fridge On' aren't just things you read—they are things you've physically verified and checked off as you move through the van.

Better Than a Caravan Checklist App or PDF

A laminated PDF checklist is easily lost (and reprinted every time you change your setup), and a caravan safety app on your phone is hard to see in bright daylight (and a pain to constantly unlock). PreTow Mate™ is a physical towing safety aid that bridges the gap between "ready to go" and "safe to go."

  • THE HEY MATE! TAG: A permanent, high-visibility, safety neon orange, drawbar reminder stays right where you hitch up.

  • THE PROCESS: It serves as a tactical prompt to grab your PreTow Mate™ Lanyard, turning a mental note into a physical ritual.

  • THE RESULT: No more "did I do the latches?" anxiety 10km down the road.

The "Distraction Gap" is Where Towing Accidents Happen

Whether it's your first lap of Australia or your five-hundredth, the biggest threat to your safety isn't lack of knowledge—it’s interruption. A quick chat with a neighbour or a wandering toddler is all it takes to skip a step in your caravan pack-up.

The PreTow Mate™ acts as your external memory. This visual aid system ensures you’ll never drive off with:

  • A window unlatched

  • The tow ball or hitch coupling unlocked

  • The jockey wheel still down

 

Rugged. Simple. User Friendly. HIGH VISIBILITY NEON ORANGE.

 

Stop the "Did I lock the hitch?" anxiety. With PreTow Mate™, your checklist stays on track even when your morning doesn't.

 

The SheCamp Secure Safety Station

Don’t just store your keys; secure your peace of mind. By hanging the supplied lanyard inside your van with your van keys, Rig Mate and Hook Up Mate tags attached, you create your own centralised safety station. 


One glance confirms your status:

  •  Empty Hook? - the job isn't done.

  • Full Hook? The van is secure, the tags are back, and you’re ready to lock up.

This physical visual feedback loop is more reliable than a phone notification or a paper list because it requires zero technology and cannot be accidentally swiped away.

Move to the Ready Mate once you’re in the driver’s seat for your final 'Clear for Takeoff' check. 

 

"Never leave safety to memory again.

If the tag isn't checked off, the job isn't done"

 

Patent Pending: Australian Patent · App. No. 2026901017

Patent Pending: Australian Patent · App. No. 2026901017

PreTow Mate™ Caravan Safety Checklist & Towing System

$49.95 AUD
$49.95 AUD
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  • Military-Grade Tactical Carabiner. Engineered from high-tensile, UV-stabilized POM polymer.
  • High - Visibility Neon & UV Stabilised Tags

  • 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.

•Add your own. 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)

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.

Note: Images shown are Design Prototypes. Final hardware (clips/lanyards) may vary slightly in the final JUNE 2026 production model.

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.