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re-checked after approximately 15 miles of
running. (See 9 above).
Wheel bolt tightening
When refitting a wheel it is ESSENTIAL that the
wheel bolts are tightened to the recommended
torque figure and in the correct sequence.
The sequences necessary to correctly carry out
this work on a 5 stud wheel is as follows:
1
3
5
4
2
5 stud
Fig . a
JacKInG poInts
WarnInG: only jack up your caravan
when it is coupled up to the car with its
handbrake applied and in 1st gear
(engine off) .
Ensure that the jack is located in the correct
position, i.e. on the jacking bracket on the
chassis for the AL-KO side mounted jack
(Fig.B). Alternatively the reinforced axle
mounting plate can be used as an alternative
but the chassis member itself MUST NEVER be
used as a jacking point.
All caravans are provided with the facility to
fit AL-KO side jacking points and although a
scissor, trolley or bottle jack may be used, it is
recommended that the side mounted AL-KO
Jacking System should be used.
Fig . b side lift jack
stoppInG on a HIll
Pulling off again can sometimes present a
problem. The easy solution is
(i) Carry a good sized wedge shaped piece of
wood with a rope or light chain attached.
(ii) Attach the other end of the rope to the
nearside rear grab handle.
(iii) Place the wood behind the nearside
caravan wheel.
(iv) Carefully reverse the car slightly back down
the hill, the caravan will stop against the
wedge and turn.
(v) Drive forward since this attempt to move
up the hill will now not involve pulling the
full weight of the caravan until the car has
gained some traction.
(vi) When reacing the top of the hill retrieve
the wedge.
arrIval on sIte
Note: Check and observe site regulations.
Manoeuvring your caravan by hand
note:
Care must be taken when manoeuvring
your caravan into position. Pressure placed on
unsupported parts of front and rear GRP/ ABS
panels may cause surface damage/ cracks to
appear “Use the grab handles provided”.
1 . selecting a pitch
Do not pitch in such a position that your outfit
will obstruct others coming in.
