Lunar Caravans, User Manual

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TOWING CODE
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MEASUREMENT OF NOSEWEIGHT
Towing noseweight should be a minimum of
50kg and heavier for twin axle models. This
may be measured using a proprietary brand
of noseweight indicator. Such equipment is
obtainable at your Venus Caravan Dealer.
Another simple method is to use bathroom
scales under the coupling head with a piece
of wood fitted between the coupling head
and the scales, of such length that the
caravan floor is horizontal with the jockey
wheel raised.
(b) Above 1500 cc such engines should
manage a caravan weighing up to 100%
of the kerb weight of the towing vehicle
and still give adequate performance.
Note: The towing vehicle manufacturer’s
limit is, in some cases, less than the kerb
weight.
Vehicles with automatic transmission may
need an oil cooler to be fitted or the SAE
rating of the gearbox oil increased when
towing. The advice of the vehicle
manufacturer should be sought.