Operation Manual

6 Caravan - 09-08 - DET-0030-08E

Before the journey

Connecting: Connect the caravan (see section 4.4). The coupling jaw and the ball must

interlock and are not to be loosely superposed. The coupling jaw must

completely surround the ball.

Connect the breakaway brake cable with a loop to a suitable anchorage

point on the vehicle, do not attach to the tow ball. Thereby, observe the

cable length: The cable must not trail on the ground or trigger the braking

function around corners.

Crank the jockey wheel up as far as possible. Adjust the running role in par-

allel to the direction of travel and to the draw box.

Insert the connector plug of the caravan in the socket of the towing vehicle.

Ensure that the hooks of the safety cover engage with the plug. The hooks

prevent the plug from becoming loose during the journey.

Put the connection cable in a loose loop across the drawbar. Make sure

that it does not touch the ground.

Check whether the caravan coupling is mounted correctly on the coupling

ball. Pay attention to the safety indicator.

Check whether corner steadies and jockey wheel are raised.

Check the caravan lighting system whilst the towing vehicle is connected.

4.4 Caravan couplings

Ensure that the interior of the coupling is not soiled and that the movable

parts of the coupling (not the ball retainer) are lubricated.

The tow ball is not to be lubricated when using a stabiliser. The friction

pads are pressed against the coupling ball and thereby generate an anti-

rolling moment. This anti-rolling effect is only guaranteed when the

towing vehicle coupling head is free of lubricant and other residues.

When lubricating the stabiliser ensure that no lubricant is on the friction

pads.

Caravan with an overrun brake: Do not connect or detach caravan with the

overrun brake on.

Caravan coupling with detachable ball neck: If the ball neck is mounted

incorrectly, there is the danger of the trailer breaking away. Observe the

instruction manual for the caravan coupling.

In order to connect the vehicle, crank the supporting jockey wheel down

and set it down on the ground.

Do not use the stabilising lever of the stabiliser as a maneuvering aid.

Check whether the caravan's connector plug fits into the socket of the

towing vehicle. If connector plug and socket do not match, ask your author-

ised dealers and workshops for adapting options.

Further information about the stabiliser can be obtained in the manufac-

turer's instruction manual.

Before connecting, ensure that the tow ball of the coupling device is free of

dirt and grease.