Lunar Caravans, User Manual

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
10
PRE-TOW CHECKLIST
1. Check that the hitch is securely coupled
onto the towball and connect the
breakaway cable. Your hitch height
should be around 440mm (17") to the
centre of the towball when the towing
vehicle and caravan are coupled and
laden.
2. The Jockey wheel should be raised and
tightly clamped or removed completely if
desired.
3. Corner steadies must be wound up fully.
4. Plug in the electrical connection to the
car, keeping the cable clear of the road
and check the operation of lights.
5. Release the handbrake. “Failure to
ensure that the handbrake is completely
off, can result in overheating of the
brakes and failure of the bearings”.
6. Check tyre pressure with cold tyres (see
specification). Wheel bolt torque settings
should be 88Nm (65lbs/ft) for steel
wheels. Alloy wheels should be 115Nm
(85lbs/ft).
7. Adjust the tyre pressures of your tow car
to the manufacturers recommendations
for full loads.
8. Engage the stabiliser, if fitted.
9. Fit towing mirrors to your car.