Bailey Caravan, Руководство пользователя

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
5. All lockers and cupboard doors are closed and
secured
6. All bunks are secure
7. All rooflights, extractor fans and sunroofs are
closed and secured
8. Tables are securely stored in their transit
positions
9. Fridge is on 12v operation and door lock is set
(if required)
10. All windows are fully closed and latched. Never
tow with windows on night setting. Leave all
curtains and blinds open to aid rear visibility
11. Gas cylinders are correctly positioned, secured
and turned off, the gas box is shut and locked
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Ensure no loose items are stored in the
gas box and it is not ‘overstuffed’ with
equipment, as this may cause impact
damage to the inside of the front panel.
12. Battery strap is connected and the battery is
secure
13. All external doors, flaps and ventilation ducts
are closed and secure with their relevant covers
in place.
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Before commencing any journey always ensure that the REMItop rooflight is closed and
both handles are securely fastened.
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All gas appliances and the gas bottles must be turned off whilst towing
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It is recommended that a minimum of 2 people work together when hitching up the caravan
to the tow vehicle.
2.2.9 Hitching the caravan to the tow vehicle
Ensure that the caravan is in a suitable position, and secure with the handbrake fully on.
Fully raise all four corner steadies.
Shut and lock the caravan exterior.
Gauge the height of the car’s tow ball then raise or lower the height of the caravan’s towing hitch to
ensure that it is high enough to pass over it cleanly and not hit the tow ball. Rotating the caravans
jockey wheel handle can do this. Clockwise to lower, Anti-clockwise to raise.
The assistant should position themselves by the front near side of the caravan so that they can extend
an arm horizontally to indicate the position of the caravan’s towing hitch.
Remove car’s tow ball cover and keep it in a secure place in the car.
Slowly reverse the towing vehicle towards the caravan.
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When reversing the towing vehicle towards the caravan always ensure that any
pedestrians and your assistant are visible at all times.
When reversing aim the tow ball of the car directly at the caravan towing hitch.
When the car’s tow ball is as close to the caravan’s towing hitch as possible fully apply the car’s
handbrake, turn off the engine and leave the car in first gear (Park or ‘P’ Position for Automatics).