TOWING CODE
14
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
Preparing for the road
Pre-load checklist
!
WARNING:
Never enter the caravan
without first lowering the four corner
steadies with the brace provided.
Before loading check:
- loose articles are stowed securely.
Do not stow tins, bottles or heavy items in
overhead lockers prior to towing.
- all lockers and cupboard doors are closed
and secured, including the bathroom door.
- all bunks are secure.
- ensure shower door is secure
- all rooflights are closed and secured.
- main table is stored in its transit position.
- television aerial is lowered and locked
where applicable
- fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
- all windows and service doors are fully
closed and latched. Never tow with windows
on night setting. Leave all curtains and blinds
open to aid rear visibility.
- gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off, unless using en route
heating.
- battery is secure and mains connecting cable
is disconnected and stowed.
- Ensure control panel settings are correct
for 12v fridge operation. See control panel
instructions for detail.
- Exterior door is closed and locked
!
WARNING:
Turn off gas appliances
except en route heating (if fitted).
!
WARNING:
Do not travel with televisions
or microwaves in overhead lockers unless
the appliance was supplied fitted to your
caravan by the manufacturer.
!
WARNING:
Always disconnect the
electrical connector between the towing
vehicle and the caravan before connecting a
LV supply to the caravan.
(a)
(c)
Fig. A Loading your caravan
(b)
(d)
Fig. A Sensible loading
Light
Medium
Heavy
Summary of Contents for Basecamp 2018
Page 1: ...Swift Group Owner s Handbook Basecamp Issued July 2017 CREATING SMILES FOR LIFE ...
Page 48: ...S E RVICE S 46 GAS SCHEMATIC Gas schematic Back to section menu ...
Page 141: ...MA INT E NA N CE 140 WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTING Back to section menu ...
Page 142: ...MA INT E NA NCE 141 WIRING DIAGRAM CONSUMER CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 143: ...MA INT E NA N CE 142 WIRING DIAGRAM CONSUMER CIRCUITS ROOF Back to section menu ...
Page 144: ...MA INT E NA NCE 143 WIRING DIAGRAM POWER CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 145: ...MA INT E NA N CE 144 WIRING DIAGRAM 230V CIRCUITS Back to section menu ...
Page 146: ...MA INT E NA NCE 145 WIRING DIAGRAM 13 PIN SOCKET Back to section menu ...
Page 147: ...MA INT E NA N CE 146 WIRING DIAGRAM CABLE COLOUR CHART Back to section menu ...
