Safety
Towing
Begin by towing at low speeds to ensure brakes are working properly and controller is set correctly. The
ideal setting for the brake controller is achieved when the caravan is not either pulling up the tow vehicle or
pushing it along when brakes are applied.
“Limp Home” Capability
If fitted, the independent suspension is equipped with bump stops so that in the unlikely event of failure
of a spring and/or shock absorber, your caravan may travel to the nearest suitable workshop for repairs.
Other suspension systems or types of 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 of further damage, loss of control or an impact, the caravan must not
be moved, except with extreme care to a place where it does not constitute a safety hazard to other road
users.
If moving a caravan with broken suspension, it may be beneficial to temporally reduce tyre pressure to
the minimum recommended for your tyres to improve ride quality. Extreme care, low speeds and frequent
stops are required if towing under such conditions. Tyres must be inflated to their normal pressure on
completion of repairs.
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Safety
Jacking
If it is necessary to jack your caravan you may do so using the jacking points on the chassis and
recommended jacking procedure as follows:
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Park the caravan and towing vehicle on a level or near level site, as far off the road as practicable.
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Leave the caravan attached to the tow vehicle if possible.
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Choose a firm site that will support the load without the jack sinking into the ground.
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Turn hazard lights on. In low light conditions, also turn on parking lights.
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Apply the parking brakes on the caravan and tow vehicle.
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Chock the caravan wheels on the opposite side of the van to the side being jacked.
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Slightly loosen the wheel nuts of the affected wheel before jacking.
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Locate the correct jacking point on the caravan chassis, generally choosing the one closest to the
affected wheel.
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Jack the caravan until the affected wheel is clear of the ground and is able to be removed.
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Remove and replace the wheel and re-tighten wheel nuts (see page 29 for correct wheel tightening
procedure).
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Check wheel nut tension with wheel lowered to the ground.
WARNING
Never get under a caravan supported by a jack as serious injury may occur.
Off-road Use
Caravans designed for off-road use will be fitted with a special tow coupling to enable more relative
movement between the tow vehicle and caravan. The chassis will be of stronger design and ground
clearance will be greater than normal. Heavy duty light truck or 4WD tyres will be fitted.
WARNING
Many caravan owners have found to their cost that their caravan is unsuitable for extended use over
rough terrain, including unmade and/or poorly maintained roads. Before undertaking such journeys, the
owner must obtain specific advice from their caravan manufacturer that their caravan is designed and
warranted for such use.
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