Bailey Orion, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
2.3.10 Road lighting
All caravans are 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.
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Condensation can
occur in the LED grab
handle lights but will
dissipate with no loss of
performance
or
damage to lights.
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.
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.
13 pin connector
5 3
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