Operating instructions

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towing mirrors tted to provide a view along both
sides of the caravan. In some countries these
additional mirrors are a legal requirement.
Any rear view mirror must not project more than
200mm outside
The width of the caravan when being towed.
The width of the towing vehicle when driven solo.
An additional rear view mirror tted shall be of an
approved European type and cover the eld of view
as stipulated by the regulators.
Passengers are forbidden to ride in a
caravan at any time.
Snaking
This is a term used to denote an unstable car and
caravan combination where the caravan ‘weaves’
from side to side often causing a similar swaying
movement in the car itself. Possible causes are:
Insufcient tyre pressure on either the caravan or
the tow vehicle.
Tow vehicle too light or weight distribution.
Incorrect loading or weight distribution.
Excessive speed especially downhill.
Side winds.
Overtaking.
Being overtaken by a high-sided vehicle.
Erratic driving.
Mixing radial and cross ply tyres.
Nose of the caravan is towing too high.
Insufcient nose weight.
For best stability aim at an 85% ratio of weights.
Stabilisers
A stabiliser should never be used to try to improve
a caravan/towing vehicle combination that has poor
stability as instability may appear at high speed.
However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable
caravan/towing vehicle combination more
comfortable and easier to handle.
Holes should not be drilled in either the
coupling head or ‘A’ Frame members
without prior consultation with the chassis
manufacturer.
If you do nd your outt snaking, try to keep the
steering wheel in a central position as far as possible,
slow down gently and avoid braking if possible.
Road lighting
All caravans are tted with a single 13 pin lead.
Where the connector for the car does not match
that of the caravan an adaptor or replacement cable
will be required. Please ask your supplying retailer
for more information.
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