Bailey Caravan, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
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The cleaning of tyres should only be carried out using soap and water. Petrol, diesel, paraffin and other
solvents are not suitable.
If the caravan is not used for long periods of time (winter months) it is recommended that the wheels/
tyres are removed and stored at normal inflation pressure in a cool, dry place protected from direct
sunlight, sources of heat, ozone concentrations and fuel/oil contamination. They can be covered with a
natural material (e.g. Hessian) for protection but not plastic materials. This will reduce the deterioration
of the tyres and reduce cracking and flat spots caused by continuous loading and external conditions.
If it is not practical to remove the wheels it is recommended to routinely rotate the wheels to reduce the
potential of cracking, flat spots etc.
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Check with your insurance company that you are still covered when wheels are
removed.
2.3.13 Tyre pressures
Caravan tyres should be at the pressure
recommended in the Service Handbook, pages
8-10. The towing vehicle tyres must be at the
pressures recommended for towing or heavy
loading. Towing stability may
otherwise be affected.
Check all pressures only when tyres are cold.
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Always check your caravan and tow
vehicle tyre pressures when cold and
prior to any journey. Also check tyre
condition for blisters, ruptures or cuts
exposing the casing and any damage
to the wheel (violent impact / kerb damage) before/after any journey. (Inclusive of spare).
If in doubt it is advisable to have it examined by a tyre specialist as soon as possible.
Incorrect tyre pressures can seriously effect towed vehicle performance and the longevity
of the tyre.
Consult your tow vehicle manufacture for the correct tow vehicle tyre pressures for towing.
2.3.14 Wheels
Caravan wheel bolts must always only be tightened to the appropriate setting by tightening each opposite
fixing in succession to the correct torque. 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.
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The torque settings should be checked
after the first 50 km/30 miles (see page
4-38). For
alloy wheels
the wheel bolts
should be tightened to a torque of
110Nm
(Newton Metres), for
steel
wheels
the wheel bolts should be
tightened to a torque of
88Nm
.