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3. Chassis
The caravan has been fitted with a stabiliser hitch (class B50-X) with
friction pads to reduce fish-tailing. This system conforms to ISO 11555-
1. It has been permitted for use up to a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
Please note the additional operating instructions and the manufacturer's
safety instructions.
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WARNING:
A stabiliser hitch does not suspend the laws of
physics.
If the limits (of speed and weight conditions) are
exceeded, traction and cornering force are reduced, which
then becomes the responsibility of the driver. Therefore,
avoid elevated risks.
The stabilising effect on the rig that can be achieved depends
to a great extent on the effectiveness of the friction pads in
the tow bar and the state of the hitch ball. Therefore, always
check the friction pads regularly for wear and tear. There
must not be any oil or grease on the friction pads.
The caravan’s driving stability also depends to a great extent
on the load, tyre pressure and condition of the tyres.
Before your first trip, please observe the information given
in Chapter 11.2 Maintenance and Upkeep regarding the
ball on the tow bar if it has a Dacromet coating (a dull-silver
coating for corrosion protection) or is painted / lacquered.
Stabiliser hitch
Opening and closing the stabiliser hitch
1
2
Hitching
• Connect the break-away cable to the eyelet provided for that
purpose (see 3.6 Handbrake, section on Rapid-emergency brake.
• The open stabiliser hitch is set onto the tow ball of the tow
vehicle.
Push down on the handle to shut the safety hitch auto
-
matically (handle in position
k
). Normally, the support load is
enough to achieve this.
• Insert the 13-pin plug while turning, in accordance with the screw
thread.
• Secure the jockey wheel
(see 3.5 Front Landing Wheel).
Preparation for hitching/unhitching
• To hitch and unhitch, open the stabiliser hitch (lever in position
j
).
The stabiliser hitch may only be used with Class A tow
balls (ball with a diameter of 50 mm in acc. with ISO 1103)
as set out in regulation ECE R55.
WARNING:
Ensure that the ball of your tow bar is clean
and free of grease.
