Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Care & Maintenance
SPARE WHEEL CHASSIS MOUNTED
Each caravan chassis has a set of
punched holes immediately behind the
axle to enable fitting of a spare wheel
carrier.
To gain access to your spare wheel lift the
spare wheel carrier up and lift up the
locking mechanism. Then move the
mechanism to the horizontal position and
the spare wheel carrier will be free to
move over the mechanism and allow the
spare wheel to drop to the floor to be
removed. To replace the spare wheel
simply reverse the operation making sure
that the quick release mechanism has
been fully pushed down to create a
positive lock.
The carrier is of extra strong, lightweight
construction and zinc plated for all
weather protection. It is easy to fit and
accepts all conventional wheel sizes.
TYRES
Please refer to your caravan specification
sheet which is contained within this
handbook for information regarding tyre
pressures and axle loads.
PRESSURES
It is customary for manufacturers to mark
tyres with load and inflation data. This
information relates to the use of the tyre
on cars.
It is dangerous to drive with under inflated
tyres. The pressures (cold)
recommended by the manufacturers
should be regarded as a minimum.
Pressure checks, including those on the
spare tyre, should be made with the tyres
cold and using an accurate pressure
gauge. The checks should be carried out
before each journey and at regular
intervals during storage.
TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE
The legal requirements for tread depth on
motor vehicle tyres applies also to
caravans. Similarly, it is not permitted to
mix cross-ply and radial tyres on the same
axle. A redundant tyre must be replaced
by one of the same size and construction.
Wheels should be balanced and changed
round occasionally to equal wear and
prolong the life of the tyres. A tyre should
be renewed if a blister, rupture or cut
exposing the casing is detected. If the tyre
has suffered violent impact (e.g. against a
kerb), it should be examined by a
specialist as soon as possible.
Note: It is customary for tyre
manufacturers to mark tyres with load and
inflation data. It is important to understand
that this information relates only to the use
of tyres on cars.