IWT Eventa L Tandem, User Handbook Manual

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2.5.2 Detaching the Trailer
Except in an emergency, you should never unhitch a laden trailer!
If you have reversed the trailer into a parking position, pull forward a small amount so that the
trailer brakes come out of auto-reverse mode, apply the towing vehicle and then the trailer
handbrake.
1. Return to the towing vehicle, release the (towing vehicle’s) handbrake and allow the towing
vehicle to move forward slightly this allows the compressed draw tube to re-extend to its
normal position, otherwise uncoupling will be difficult.
2. Re-apply the towing vehicle handbrake and switch its engine off.
3. Check once again that the trailer handbrake is fully applied, especially if the trailer was
reversed to its parking position as there may still be some ’slack’ in the braking system.
4. Detach the trailer’s lighting cable from the towing vehicle’s socket and attach it to the
parking socket provided on the trailer coupling.
5. Release the jockey wheel clamp, lower the jockey wheel to the ground and securely tighten
the clamp
6. Disengage the R clip and turn the jockey wheel operating handle anticlockwise until it just
begins to take the weight of the drawbar.
7. Release the coupling head as described under 2.3.1.1 coupling the trailer, continue turning
the jockey wheel until the coupling head is raised clear of the ball. (For eye couplings,
remove the pin from the towing jaw following the towing jaw manufactures instructions.)
8. Finally disconnect the breakaway cable from its attachment point. Don’t forget to re-fit your
tow ball cover to keep the ball in good condition and protected from the effects of the
weather.
IMPORTANT –Never detach the breakaway cable before uncoupling the trailer.
If the trailer is to be parked for a long period of time it is advisable that the wheels are chocked and
the handbrake released, this minimises the possibility of brake linings sticking to the drums.
2.6
Driving
2.6.1
Driving Licence
Only drivers with a full driving licence with B+E categories are allowed to tow this trailer.
2.6.2 Towing Speed
The maximum speed limit under UK regulations is 60mph. However, we strongly recommend that
speeds are reduced when transporting horses and speed is kept below 55mph.
NOTE: The 60mph limit is allowed on motorways and unrestricted dual carriageways only. On other
unrestricted roads the limit is 50mph. If your vehicle & trailer combination is over 7500Kg combined
MAM speeds are further restricted to 50mph on dual carriageways and 40mph on other roads.