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caravan to move backwards. At the same
time the transmission lever swings back and
compensates for the entire travel.
When reversing up a slope or on a loose
surface the brakes may apply themselves,
Correct maintenance and set up of the brakes
will help prevent this. Incorrect adjustment
of the wheel brakes or Linkages will result in
making reversing difficult.
Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved
with practice and should be first attempted in a
large open area (Fig. A).
speed lIMIts
normal road towing: 50mph
Motorways (including dual carriageways):
60mph
caravan HandlInG
Allow for caravan being wider than car.
Do not bump kerb with caravan wheels.
When passing other vehicles allow more than
the normal clearance for driving solo.
Allow longer to get up speed to pass.
Allow for the outfit being twice its normal length.
Do not suddenly swing out.
Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly
as possible.
Use nearside wing mirror to check caravan has
cleared when overtaking.
WarnInG: take care not to foul or ground
caravan chassis whilst traversing ramps
or other obstacles .
MotorWay drIvInG
Important points
1. Caravans may not be towed in the out- side
lane of a three or four lane motorway. (Reg.
12(2) of the Motorway Traffic [England and
Wales] Regulations 1982).
2. Reduce Speed:
i) In high or cross winds
ii) Downhill
iii) In poor visibility
3. High sided vehicles cause air buffeting so
extra care must be taken when passing or
being passed. As much space as possible
should be given.
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carrIer tIps
The caravan needs to be jacked to the
maximum lifting height.
note: the side-lift jack has a maximum
lifting height of 375mm and the scissor jack
a maximum lifting height of 340mm .
Ensure that the spare wheel fixing plate is
moved along the telescopic arms so that the
spare wheel sits as close to the inside of the
chassis as possible.
Undo the small nuts and slide the side bracket
along
