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Should the caravan be stored for a
prolonged period of time it is strongly
recommended that the caravan is fully
serviced before the commencement of use.
Your dealer will ensure that your caravan is
safe, secure and ready for your enjoyment.
NOTE:
Caravans stored for any length of
time should not have the handbrake applied.
Ideally the wheels should be removed and
the caravan placed on winter wheels and the
handbrake released. The hitch head should
be checked to see that it is fully extended
and that there is no load on the braking
system.
MAINTENANCE – AL-KO
LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS
AL-KO GALVANISED CHASSIS
Hot dip galvanising offers high corrosion
protection by forming a barrier layer through
reaction with the atmosphere. This will be
apparent by the chassis members changing
to a light grey colour. During winter periods
or storage where there is insufficient air
circulation or heavy moisture, a soft porous,
light grey oxidisation layer may form. This is
known as ‘White Rust’ and should NOT be
confused with rust.
THE AXLE (Fig 1)
The AL-KO rubber suspension axle has been
designed for new standards of spring
comfort and is maintenance free.
Three rubber elements are contained within
a hexagonal axle tube. These provide
suspension and have inherent damping
characteristics.
Figures 1(A), (B) and (C) show the
deformation of the rubber elements at the
extremes of suspension movement.
The axle is designed to ride with the
suspension drop arm at, or slightly below,
the horizontal position.
SUSPENSION SHOCK ABSORBERS
All Coachman Caravans are fitted with
AL-KO Octagon Shock Absorbers to provide
increased damping characteristics and to
improve road holding.
OPERATION OF BRAKING SYSTEM
(Figs 2 and 3)
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN / MAINTENANCE
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