Bailey Caravan, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
2.3.18 Levelling the caravan
Levelling must be carried out in both directions in order
for the refrigerator and other equipment to function
correctly.
The positioning of the jockey wheel can be used to
help level the caravan.
Lower the corner steadies until they are in firm contact
with the ground.
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Under no circumstances should the
corner steadies be used as a jack as they are only a means of stabilising the caravan.
Levelling pads or boards should be used under the steadies where the ground is soft or uneven.
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In extreme cases where it is necessary to raise a wheel off the ground for levelling purposes,
further adequate support should be applied under the wheel so that the corner steadies
do not take any undue strain.
2.3.19 Towing brackets
All tow cars registered since 1 August 1998 must be fitted with a European type-approved towing
bracket, by law. It is recommended that other cars not affected by this law use only towing brackets
designed and tested to British Standard BS (AU) 114b, or ISO 3853.
2.3.20 Driving licences
A driver passing a test after 1 January 1997 is restricted to a car/caravan combination not exceeding
3500kg maximum laden weight, and where the maximum loaded weight of the caravan does not exceed
the unladen weight of the car. New drivers outside these rules will need to take an additional driving
test. Existing drivers who passed a test before 1 January 1997 are not affected.