Bailey Orion, Owner'S Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
2.3.15 Spare Wheels
Orion models are fitted with an ALKO spare wheel carrier together with a wheel and tyre as standard
equipment. This is located just behind the caravan axle underneath the caravan.
To remove the spare wheel and tyre first extract the split pin on the end of the securing chain, completely
remove the large black plastic nut that hold the assembly onto the chassis member. Lift the curved
ends of the carrier out of the chassis member and lower the carrier to the ground. The carrier assembly
can then slide out so that the tyre is clear of the chassis member and from there the nut securing the
wheel to the carrier frame can be undone and the spare wheel and tyre removed. In some instances it
may be necessary to raise the caravan using a jack to make it easier to remove the spare wheel from
the carrier.
We strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with this assembly and its operation.
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Alloy wheel bolts used on a steel spare wheel should be torqued to the same settings.
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Always ensure that the spare wheel carrier’s black plastic nut is fully tightened and the
split pin in place before towing.
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Always ensure that the sparewheel and tyre is secure before towing.
2.3.16 Changing a Wheel
i. Always ensure that the tow vehicle and caravan are in a safe position before attempting to change
the caravan’s wheel. We recommend leaving the caravan hitched to the tow vehicle when changing
the caravan’s wheel. The tow vehicle should be left in gear (or ‘P’/Park for an automatic) with the
handbrake on both the car and caravan fully applied.
ii. Lower the corner steadies as a safety measure to stabilise the caravan. Chock the un-punctured
wheel on the opposite side of the caravan to prevent any movement.
iii. Slacken off the wheel bolts by no more than one quarter of a turn on the wheel that requires
changing. Do not fully undo them.
iv. Place the jack plate under the axle tube as near as possible to the main longitudinal member.
Where AL-KO Jack Brackets are fitted only use either an AL-KO Side Lift or Scissor Jack.
v. Jack up the caravan until the wheel for removal is just off the ground.
vi. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
vii. Fit the spare wheel, then reverse the above procedure. Ensure that the wheel bolts are all fitted,
and tightened in the correct sequence to the right torque (see page 2-11 for tightening sequence
and torque setting).
viii. Remember to tighten all bolts to the correct torque and re-check after 50kms/30 miles.
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Under no circumstances should the corner steadies be used as a jack they are only a
means of stabilising the caravan.