10-7
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
The corner steadies must not be used to
jack up the caravan. They can be lowered to
touch the ground only as a safety measure to
stabilise the caravan.
(i)
Apply the handbrake fully as for parking.
Do not forget to give the caravan a slight
rearwards push to stop the reversing
lever collapsing.
(ii)
Slacken off the wheel bolts on the wheel
to be changed.
(iii) Ensure all corner steadies are in the up
position before commencing jacking of
the caravan.
(iv) With a suitable jack, jack up the caravan
under either the axle tube or the axle
mounting plate.
Please note:
Do Not Use The Chassis As A
Jacking Point. If there is lack of ground
clearance because of a flat tyre, gently move
the caravan onto some ramping boards.
(v)
Support the weight of the caravan with
the jack and for added safety lower the
front and rear corner steadies on the
side of the flat tyre. Then remove the
ramping boards.
(vi) Remove the wheel bolts and remove the
wheel.
(vii) Before fitting the wheel, examine it for
distortion or other damage. Ensure that
all mating surfaces are clean and dry,
including bolt/nut seats.
Please note:
Always Use the Correct Bolts to
Secure the Wheel - Check with the dealer if
unsure.
Please note:
A corner steady brace is not to
be used for the next step.
(viii) Insert the wheels bolts.
(ix) After the bolts have been screwed in as
far as possible by hand, each bolt
should be tightened gradually in
sequence. Do not over tighten at this
point as the final tightening should be
done with a calibrated torque wrench.
The wheels of the caravan will not rotate
during tightening as they are held rigid
by the wheel hub brake unit.
(x)
Raise the corner steadies.
(xi) Lower the caravan to the ground.
(xii) The wheel bolts should be tightened
ensuring that the torque is applied
evenly around the wheel. Using a
suitable torque wrench, sequentially
tighten the steel bolts to a torque of
102Nm for steel wheels and 120Nm for
alloy wheels following the sequence
stated above.
IMPORTANT
•
The torque settings should be re-
checked after 50 km (30 miles).
•
Do not loosen the wheel bolts to
carry out this operation whilst the
road wheel is supporting the weight
of the caravan.
•
Wheel bolts should NEVER be
lubricated.
•
NB: If you upgrade from steel to alloy
wheels you must ensure you use the
correct bolts for the new wheel.
Jacking up your Buccaneer Caravan
Under no circumstances should the corner
steadies be used to jack up the caravan.
This is achieved by using the self levelling
system fitted to your caravan. Full details of
how to operate the system are contained
within the E&P handbook contained in your
caravans document wallet.
LUBRICATION
•
Lubricate the Jockey Wheel
•
Lightly oil the wheel axle and screw
thread.
•
Lubricate the Brake Linkage
•
Lightly oil all moving parts.
•
Lubricate the Corner Steadies
•
Lightly oil the screw and pivot pins.
Summary of Contents for 2016 Buccaneer
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Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...
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Page 111: ...11 2 STORAGE ...
Page 115: ...12 4 WARRANTY ...
Page 117: ...13 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...
Page 119: ...14 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...
Page 120: ...15 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM BUCCANEER ...
Page 121: ...15 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS BUCCANEER ...
Page 129: ...17 6 GLOSSARY ...
Page 137: ...19 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...
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