Lunar Caravans ALARIA 2018, Handbook

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
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TYRES
All tyres used on Alaria caravans, when
inflated to the pressures recommended, are
adequate for speeds up to 130 kph at the
maximum specified laden weight of all
models.
Note: Maximum permitted speed in the U.K.
is 60 mph and in the interests of road safety
speeds above this are not recommended.
Tyre tread
A caravan is subject to the same criteria
applied to car tyres, namely; a minimum of
1.6 mm tread pattern depth throughout.
Tyre pressures
Caravan and towing vehicle tyres must be
at the pressures recommended for towing
or heavy loading.
The pressures can be
found in the towing vehicle handbook and
under the caravan specification in the service
handbook.
Note: Pressures should only be checked
when the tyres are cold, not after a journey
or if the vehicle has been standing in the
sun.
WHEELS
Check wheel nut torques regularly and
particularly before a long trip for extra safety.
This service is available at all tyre service
depots (inform them of the torque settings)
Please see chart on page 11 for torque
settings.
• Check wheel/tyres for signs of
deterioration or damage.
WARNING: After a wheel has been
refitted, always recheck the torque after
20-30 miles use or 20-30 minutes
travelling. Even if properly torqued up, it
is occasionally possible for fixings to
loosen should the wheel "bed in" on the
hub.
To release the handbrake, push it forward
and down using your body weight.
Note: “Failure to ensure that the caravan
handbrake is completely off, can result in
overheating of the brakes and failure of the
bearings”.