Operating instructions

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Where a designated attachment point is provided on the
towbar:
Pass the cable through the attachment point and clip it
back on itself. (g a)
Where no designated attachment point has been
provided on the tow bar:
Fixed ball- Loop the cable around the neck of the tow
ball. If you t the cable like this, use a single loop only.
See Figs. b and c.
Detachable ball- You must seek guidance on procedure
from the tow bar manufacturer or supplier.
Other means of detachment:
In some instances it may be possible to attach the cable
assembly:
Either:
To a permanent part of the tow bar structure, as long
as this meets the approval of the tow bar manufacturer/
supplier,
Or:
To an accessory sold for the specic purpose of
breakaway cable attachment.
When the breakaway cable is attached, check to ensure:
a) That the cable cannot snag in use on the
Caravan coupling head, jockey wheel, or any accessory,
e.g. a stabiliser, bump shield, cycle carrier, etc.
b) That there is sufcient slack in the cable to
allow the towing vehicle and Caravan to articulate fully
without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the
brakes.
For peace of mind you might wish to check the
state of the cable by positioning the caravan
and towing vehicle at extreme angles before
setting off.
c) That it is not slack that it can drag on the ground. If
left loose, the cable may scrape along the ground and be
weakened so that it subsequently fails to do its job. The
cable may also be caught on an obstacle when in motion
thus engaging the caravan’s brakes prematurely.
Having followed this advice, should you feel that a
satisfactory coupling arrangement cannot be achieved,
consult your trailer or towbar supplier or service agent.
It is a legal requirement that the secondary
breakaway cable is used when towing
Loading and Distribution of weight in the caravan and
c ar.
Equipment and personal effects should be loaded in the
caravan so that any heavy items are low down near the
oor and mainly over the axles.
The remainder should be distributed to give a suitable
noseweight at the towing coupling.
It should be noted that with certain layouts or models it
may be necessary to load heavy items, such as awnings
in the middle of the oor to achieve an acceptable and
safe nose weight. It may not be possible to achieve the
desired nose weight with all items stored ‘out of sight’ in
lockers and bed boxes (bunks.)
Please take care that you have allowed for the weight of
all items you intend to load into the caravan.
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Fig b.
Fig a.
Fig c.