Xplore 304, Manual

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
External Loading & Checks
(i) Gas cylinders should only be stored,
correctly positioned, and secured in the
gas bottle locker. The gas should be
turned off.
(ii) The leisure battery is stored and secured
in the battery locker box, set into the tray
provided and secured.
(iii) Any external connections (battery
chargers, connecting cables etc), should
be disconnected and stowed.
(iv) Check that all exterior locker doors are
secure and locked.
(v) Secure and lock the main caravan
entrance door.
PRE-TOW CHECKLIST & HITCH-UP
Having loaded the touring caravan and
secured the lockers and main entrance door:
(i)
Check touring caravan wheel bolts are
torque tightened to the required level
(See Index - Changing a Wheel).
(ii) Check tyre pressures (Refer to the
Technical Data Sheet) and tyre condition
for roadworthiness.
(iii) Ensure the jockey wheel is down, in
good contact with the ground, clamp
tightly secured, and the caravan
handbrake is fully on.
(iv) Raise the corner steadies.
(v)
Reverse the car close up to the
caravan’s hitch. It is advisable to seek
assistance to guide you so that the car
tow ball aligns with the caravan’s hitch.
(Use of the caravan handbrake is
advised. Extreme caution should be
taken if manoeuvring the caravan down
hill or on wet, slippery surfaces).
(vi) Make sure the jockey wheel height is
sufficient for the hitch head to clear the
towing vehicles tow ball.
(v) Manoeuvre the hitch head over the tow
ball and lower the jockey wheel using the
winding handle, until the hitch head
opening sits comfortably over the tow bar
ball.
CABLES
For peace of mind, you may wish to check
the ability of the cables to be able to cope
with towing the vehicle at extreme angles
before setting off. To do so, position the
vehicle at alternate extreme angles and
check that the cables do not pull too tight, as
they are liable to stretch or become
unplugged. No cables should be allowed to
touch the ground as they will wear and
become damaged and ineffective.
Please note: If having followed this advice,
you feel you cannot achieve a satisfactory
cable arrangement, consult your caravan or
tow bar supplier or service agent.
Stabiliser operating instructions
Coupling handle (Fig. 1/Item 1), Stabiliser
Lever (Fig. 1/Item 2)
The Stabiliser lever (Fig. 2/Item 2) must be in
the uppermost position (open).
Coupling
• Pull the coupling handle (Fig. 3/Item 1)
up in the direction of arrow. The coupling
mechanism has an open position ie. as
Fig 1
1 2
Fig 2 Fig 3