Bailey 2002 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 2
CARAVAN & TOW VEHICLE
otherwise be affected. Check all pressures only when tyres are cold.
Warning: always check your caravan and tow vehicle tyre pressures
prior to any journey.
Consult your tow vehicle manufacture for the correct tow vehicle tyre
pressures for towing.
Wheels
Caravan wheel bolts must always only be tightened to the correct torque
setting of (65 lbs-ft), in sequence (i.e. North, South, East, West), never
clock or anti-clockwise. Always use a calibrated torque wrench. Do not
use a corner steady brace, power or electric wrench. It is as dangerous to
overtighten wheel bolts as it is to not tighten them sufficiently. If alloy
wheels are fitted consult your caravan retailer, as the tightening torque
and wheel bolts will be different to the caravan standard wheels.
Warning : The torque settings should be checked after the first 50 km/
30 miles (see page 110).
The condition of wheels should be checked regularly particularly for
distortion of flanges and the wheel dish. Wheels damaged or distorted,
or having the wheel bolt seating cracked or deformed must not be repaired.
If a wheel or tyre has to be changed it should be of the same type of
construction and size as originally fitted.
Warning: Only use a spare wheel and tyre recommended by Bailey
Caravans, which should be of the same specification as those fitted to
the caravan.
Warning - Always ensure mating surfaces and bolt seating areas are
clean and dry. Wheel bolts should never be lubricated.