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 car.
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.)
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Fig b.
Fig a.
Fig c.