Bailey Orion, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
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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-
30). For
alloy wheels
the wheel bolts
should be tightened to a torque of
160Nm
(Newton Metres) (118 lb-ft), for
steel
wheels
the wheel bolts should be
tightened to a torque of
120Nm (88 lb-ft).
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.
▲ Only use a spare wheel and tyre recommended by Bailey Caravans, which should be of
the same specification as those fitted to the caravan.
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Always ensure mating surfaces and bolt seating areas are clean and dry. Wheel bolts
should never be lubricated.