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Safety
Disclaimer: The following general information and recommendations concerning towing do not take
into account your particular vehicle, equipment and circumstances and should not be relied upon as a
substitute for professional advice for your specific circumstances. G&S Chassis provides no warranty
in relation to the accuracy or currency of the information contained in this Handbook, and accepts no
responsibility for this general information or for any loss or damage arising out of use or reliance on it.
For detailed advice concerning towing, consumers must consult their specific towing vehicle owner’s
handbook.
WARNING
The instructions supplied by the tow vehicle manufacturer must be read, understood and adhered to
at all times. The operator has a responsibility to be familiar with the instructions regarding towing.
Noncompliance with the instructions in this handbook, the towing vehicle handbook, 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. See page 30 for more details.
• Check that wheel nuts are correctly tensioned. See page 29 for more details.
• Check the tow coupling and load levelling hitch (where fitted) and electrical connections to ensure
the caravan is properly secured to your tow vehicle and that the caravan has a slightly “nose down”
attitude.
• Check that the tow coupling download is between 8% to 15% of the total mass of the load being towed.
A bathroom scale and bridge arrangement may be used to perform a check of tow coupling download.
It is understood relatively inexpensive electronic scales are now available to facilitate this check.
• Remove the jockey wheel
• Check operation of all lights and light signalling devices
• Check adjustment of rear view mirrors
• Check adjustment of park brakes
• Check operation of brakes and adjustment of brake controller
• Check operation electronic sway control if fitted
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