Operation Manual

Wheels and tyres
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171Caravan - 14-09 - EN
15.5.3 Changing a wheel
Preparing the connected
caravan:
 Loosen the stabilising device in caravan couplings with stabilising devices. Oth-
erwise the friction pads will be highly loaded.
 Pull the handbrake of the towing vehicle and go to first gear or reverse gear.
Preparing the disconnected
caravan:
 Park the vehicle on as even and stable a surface as possible.
 Apply the handbrake.
 Place the support wheel diagonal to the direction of travel and secure with suit-
able tools (Fig. 165).
X The base of the vehicle jack must stand evenly on the ground.
X Do not tilt the vehicle jack.
X Always push in the insert profile of the AL-KO vehicle jack (special equip-
ment) into the receiving pocket until it stops.
Z A special vehicle jack from AL-KO with receiving pockets is available as special
equipment. These receiving pockets are mounted on the frame.
Z The AL-KO vehicle jack has a load-carrying capacity of 800 kg.
Z You should always have a spare wheel that is ready to use on hand. Therefore
always have a replaced wheel repaired immediately.
Z Take note of the general tips in this chapter.
Fig. 165 Securing support wheel Fig. 166 Securing vehicle
Fig. 167 Commercial vehicle jack Fig. 168 AL-KO vehicle jack