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This handbook contains important warranty and service information
concerning your new caravan chassis, suspension and other
components manufactured by G&S Chassis.

Warranty and Service

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Summary of Contents for G&S Chassis Caravan

Page 1: ...is handbook contains important warranty and service information concerning your new caravan chassis suspension and other components manufactured by G S Chassis Warranty and Service Hand book Chassis N...

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Page 3: ...ing Height 13 Towing 14 Limp Home Capability 14 Jacking 15 Off road Use 15 How should an off road caravan be used 16 Suspension Types 19 Maintenance 21 Service Schedule 21 The First Inspection 21 The...

Page 4: ...ion Serial No ________________________________________________________________________________________ Control Rider and Road Rider only Aggregate trailer mass ATM rating __________________________ kg...

Page 5: ...be one of three designed manufactured and warranted by G S Chassis Control Rider independent suspension or Control Rider TS independent suspension or G S Chassis leaf spring suspension Our products a...

Page 6: ...ortant information concerning your warranty and other consumer rights and responsibilities 6 Purpose of this Handbook The purpose of this handbook is to complement the owner s handbook supplied by the...

Page 7: ...ure i To properly maintain use or operate the goods in accordance with all recommendations and instructions of G S Chassis and the caravan manufacturer and the capacity and operating limitations speci...

Page 8: ...ate d Damage caused by overloading or incorrect load distribution e Damage caused by use in off road applications or over rough roads and terrain where the caravan is not designed and equipped for suc...

Page 9: ...he goods being towed p Any undesirable towing characteristics arising as a direct result of the caravan manufacturer s layout of items such as furniture fittings fixtures and appliances q Damage resul...

Page 10: ...ified Table 1 Warranty Duration Item Warranty Duration from the date of first supply to the owner Chassis structural 5 years unlimited kilometres Chassis corrosion pre coated steel then painted on com...

Page 11: ...AMPBELLFIELD VIC 3061 Telephone 03 9357 0227 Contact Warranty Manager Email warranties gnschassis com au G S Chassis reserves the right to replace defective parts of the caravan chassis or suspension...

Page 12: ...dbook or the law may result in property damage or serious injury Before Towing Check that tyres are properly inflated to the cold inflation pressure recommended for the caravan load over the wheels Se...

Page 13: ...hicle is capable of towing the caravan or trailer Where load levelling hitches are specified these must be used Please note that load levelling hitches are designed to return a correctly laden tow veh...

Page 14: ...failures may result in the caravan being unable to be moved if broken In all cases a careful safety assessment must be carried out prior to moving a caravan with a broken suspension If there is a risk...

Page 15: ...Jack the caravan until the affected wheel is clear of the ground and is able to be removed Remove and replace the wheel and re tighten wheel nuts see page 29 for correct wheel tightening procedure Ch...

Page 16: ...the rougher the road the slower the speed should be For example increasing speed in an attempt to have the caravan become airborne float over corrugations can result in failure of springs shock absorb...

Page 17: ...railer mass ATM minus the tare mass and includes the mass of water carried in the caravan and any aftermarket equipment fitted to the caravan or chassis The mass of water in kilograms is equal to the...

Page 18: ...y fire restrictions and camping regulations and abide by these at all times Safety Safety How to orient stabiliser legs For greater stability stabiliser legs should be oriented outwards as shown above...

Page 19: ...nsion with Beam Axles G S Chassis Control Rider TS Independent Suspension G S Chassis Control Rider Independent Suspension AL KO ENDURO Outback or Cross Country Independent Suspension colours may vary...

Page 20: ...he schedule contained in this Handbook WARNING Maintenance or repair work carried out by inexperienced untrained and or inadequately equipped personnel may result in property damage or personal injury...

Page 21: ...hassis and suspension systems the goods are required to have a number of checks and adjustments if required early in their service life The purpose of these checks is to identify and resolve potential...

Page 22: ...k cable adjustment by applying the parking brake The park brake should be fully engaged after a maximum of 6 clicks Use knurled knob on cable to adjust If correct adjustment cannot be achieved service...

Page 23: ...s A frame and chassis Check painted and or galvanised finish for damage due to dents scratches or chips Prepare affected area and apply zinc rich primer and top coat in accordance with the paint manuf...

Page 24: ...road use Wheel nuts Each use or weekly if being used for periods exceeding 1 week Each use Check tightness using a quality tension torque wrench to 135 Nm See instructions below for further details S...

Page 25: ...approved dealer if uneven or abnormal wear is noticed wheel alignment is generally not user serviceable Check that tread wear indicators are not in contact with the road surface Arrange for tyres to b...

Page 26: ...of bearings seals axles brakes and or hubs Shock absorbers where fitted Every 12 months or 10 000 km Every 6 months or 5 000 km Inspect for damaged or worn mounting bushes impact damage broken cracked...

Page 27: ...0 km Clean thoroughly Check painted and or galvanised finish for damage due to dents scratches or chips Prepare affected area and apply zinc rich primer and top coat in accordance with the paint manuf...

Page 28: ...ts in the order 1 4 2 5 3 6 G S Chassis Warranty and Service Handbook G S Chassis recommends that you tighten the wheel nuts on your caravan prior to every journey WARNING Incorrectly tightened or neg...

Page 29: ...inflation calculator on the G S Chassis website www gnschassis com au to check that the calculated tyre inflation pressure is correct by inflating the tyres to the calculated tyre pressure at cold te...

Page 30: ...ad use 10th inspection 90 000 km normal road use 45 000 km for off road use Dealer signature Date if completed by dealer Inspection completed by Dealer signature Date if completed by dealer Inspection...

Page 31: ...Notes www gnschassis com au 32...

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Page 33: ...ssis com au www gnschassis com au G S Chassis 20 22 Ainslie Road CAMPBELLFIELD VIC 3061 email email www gnschassis com au www gnschassis com au G S Chassis 20 22 Ainslie Road CAMPBELLFIELD VIC 3061 em...

Page 34: ...TO G S Chassis 20 22 Ainslie Road CAMPBELLFIELD VIC 3061 FROM Affix Stamp Here...

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Page 36: ...G S CHASSIS 20 22 Ainslie Road CAMPBELLFIELD VIC 3061 Telephone 61 3 9357 0227 Fax 61 3 9357 0427 www gnschassis com au...

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