TOWING
TOWING
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ABOUT YOUR ELECTRICAL PLUG
7 PIN The OPUS® is fitted with a 7-pin flat plug that connects all the exterior trailer running/brake/turn lights and the electric brakes to the towing vehi-
cle. You will require a 7-pin connection on your tow-vehicle as well as an in-car electric brake controller installed in your tow vehicle to operate them.
INSTALLING YOUR SAFETY CHAINS
The OPUS® is fitted with 2 safety chains on the tongue. One end of the chain is fitted to the OPUS® chassis and the other end has an attachment clip
which should be attached securely to your tow vehicle bumper or receiver.
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Ensure the clips on the hooks are in place to fully secure the hooks.
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Do not attach the hooks to the hitch itself.
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Ensure that you have enough slack in the chains to turn your vehicle adequately.
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Should you require less slack, the chains can be twisted or crossed below the tongue before connecting to your vehicle to ensure the chains do not
drag on the ground.
ABOUT YOUR BRAKES
The OPUS® is fitted with electric trailer brakes. You need an electric brake controller fitted to your car in order to tow the OPUS® and operate the electric
breaks safely. Failure to tow with a brake controller in your vehicle is both dangerous and illegal. You can tell if your brakes are working properly by
connecting the 7-pin plug, starting the engine of the tow vehicle and then getting someone to listen to the brake hub whilst another person applies the
brakes in the tow vehicle. If they are working correctly you will here a low humming sound as the brakes are applied.
BRAKE MAINTENANCE
As part of the annual service check you should have completed by an accredited industry service agent, the brakes will be checked and maintained.
TOWING
The driver of the tow vehicle must ensure that their Driving License is valid for towing the OPUS® Camper. It is highly recommended, particularly if
you are not experienced in towing that you adhere to any applicable laws for the state in which you are driving. Many guides are available from leading
associations and should be studied before you embark. Trailer towing laws are different in each state. No matter where you are in the U.S., the following
features are recommended safety equipment for trailer towing:
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Lights: Your trailer lights must be maintained in working order for basic road safety.
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License plate light: Make sure to clearly display your license plate
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Reflectors: These are an invaluable precaution to keep your large trailer visible.
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Flares: Keep these at hand to clear off a section of the road after an accident.
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Tie-downs: If you are loading anything on a trailer that could possibly fall off, you’ll need tie-downs to secure it at multiple angles.
STABALIZER LEGS
The four stabilizer legs are not designed to hold the weight of the trailer and should not be used to level your OPUS. Do not release the stabilizer legs
until your unit is properly level, you can then lower the legs to provide stabilization on all for sides of the camper.
IMPORTANT! Support the stabilizer leg at all times as you lower it to prevent the bolts from slamming down & breaking the bolts
You might require the use of a
You might require the use of a
block or rock to level your trailer.
block or rock to level your trailer.
Do not put the weigh of the
Do not put the weigh of the
camper on the stabalizer legs
camper on the stabalizer legs
without additional support.
without additional support.
SAFETY CHAINS
SAFETY CHAINS
DC-DC CHARGE
DC-DC CHARGE
CONNECTION
CONNECTION
7-PIN PLUG
7-PIN PLUG
LEVEL
LEVEL
ELECTRIC BRAKES
ELECTRIC BRAKES
DO35 HITCH
DO35 HITCH
ABOUT YOUR DC-DC CHARGE CONNECTION
Your OP4 comes with a DC - DC charge connection prewired to the front of the chassis if you choose to install the DC-DC power option.
