Bailey 2002 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2
CARAVAN & TOW VEHICLE
Connect both the grey and black 7 pin plugs to the car’s relevant sockets
ensuring there is enough loose cable for cornering, but not too much which
can drag on the ground.
Check all car and caravan road lights are working and the operation of
the brake lights.
Pick up any leveling pads or leveling boards.
Check round the caravan for anything left behind.
Fully release the caravan’s handbrake.
Carry out a second check that the hitch is secure and the secondary braking
cable is connected.
Adjust all of the car’s driving mirrors from driving seat to ensure good
rear wards visibility.
Towing
Speed limits
Where a lower limit is not in force, caravans may be towed at up to a
maximum of 50 mph on single carriageways or 60 mph on dual
carriageways and motorways.
Pulling away
Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move the additional
weight of the caravan.
Let the clutch out smoothly.
Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by taking extra care.
Change gears smoothly.
Try not to jerk the clutch.