Bailey Caravan, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
2.3.9 Stabilisers
A stabiliser should never be used to try to improve a caravan/towing vehicle combination that has poor
stability as instability may appear at higher speed.
However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable caravan/towing vehicle combination more
comfortable and easier to handle.
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Holes should not be drilled in either the coupling head or ‘A’ Frame members without prior
consultation with the chassis manufacturers.
If you do find your outfit snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as far as possible,
slow down gently and avoid braking if possible.
2.3.10 Road lighting
For your information the wiring
diagrams for the two 7-pin 12N
(black) and 12S (grey) connectors
plus that of the single 13 pin (black)
connector are shown.
All caravans manufactured after 1st
September 2008 will be fitted with a
single 13 pin lead. Where the
connector for the car does not match
that of the caravan an adaptor or
replacement cable will be required.
Please ask your supplying retailer for
more information.
2.3.11 Types of tyres fitted
The tyres fitted by Bailey Caravans
are suitable for towing at sustained
speeds of up to 81 mph (130 kph) to
allow for use in countries which permit
this speed.
Radial and cross ply tyres should
never be mixed. It is dangerous and
can cause snaking. Fit only tyres that
are of the identical specification on
each side.
2.3.12 Tyre Wear and Damage
The legal requirements for tread depth (1.6mm) on motor vehicles apply also to caravans.
In order to equalise wear it is suggested that wheels be balanced and changed around from time to
time. When caravans are not in use for extended periods, wheels and tyres should be removed and
stored in dry conditions and away from the outside elements. Alternatively caravans should be jacked
up to relieve the load from the tyres.
It is dangerous to neglect tyre damage. Should you detect a blister, rupture or cut exposing the casing,
or if it has suffered a violent impact (for example against a kerb), such that there is a risk of internal
damage, it is advisable to have it examined by a tyre specialist as soon as possible.
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The caravan industry recommends that, for safety reasons tyres more than 7 years old
from the date of manufacture be replaced, but preferably replaced at 4 years old. The
tyres may have deteriorated by this time, regardless of tread depth.
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4 2
KEY:
1 Left-hand direction -
indicator light
2 Rear fog light
3 Common return for core
Nos. 1, 2 and 4 to 8
4 Right-hand direction
indicator light
5 Right-hand rear position
and marker lights, and rear
registration-plate
illumination device
6 Stop lights
7 Left-hand rear position
and marker lights, and
rear registration-plate
illumination device
8 Reversing light
9 Continuous power supply
10 Power supply controlled
by ignition switch
11 Return for core No. 10
12 Coding for coupled trailer
13 Return for core No. 9
14 No allocation
13 pin connector
7 pin connectors
12N (BLACK)
1
6
7
5 3
2
4
12S (GREY)
1
6
7
3
2
4
5
TUBES
PINS
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW L/H INDICATOR
2 BLUE REAR FOG LAMP
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EARTH)
4 GREEN R/H INDICATOR
5 BROWN R/H SIDE TAIL
6 RED STOP LAMP
7 BLACK L/H SIDE TAIL
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW REVERSING LIGHT
2 BLUE NO CONNECTION
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EXCEPT FRIDGE)
4 GREEN INTERIOR
5 BROWN NO CONNECTION
6 RED FRIDGE
7 BLACK RETURN FOR FRIDGE
ONLY