WHEELS AND TYRES
HIGHWAY
Recommended Settings:
• Tyre pressure (up to 2000Kg ATM) - 36 psi. (sealed highways)
• Tyre pressure (2000kg to 2500Kg ATM) - 55 psi (sealed highways)
• Tyre pressure (over 2500Kg ATM) - 70 psi (sealed highways)
• It is recommended to reduce tyre pressures by 30% in offroad situations
• Wheel nuts - 125 Nm
OFF ROAD
Off road driving requires lower tyre pressures and lower speeds. When driving on rough and corrugated road,
a reduction of speed and controlled deflation of tyres is required to protect the caravan and its suspension from
damage. In extreme circumstances tyre pressures may be reduced significantly. When lowering from highway
pressure, a rule of thumb is to reduce your speed by the same percentage as the lowering of tyre pressure.
Because off road conditions can vary greatly, you must lower your pressures and reduce speed until vibration
and shock through the suspension is at a moderate level to suit the conditions you are experiencing, and the
loaded weight of your caravan.
WARNING: WHEN RETURNING TO THE HIGHWAY OR WHEN INCREASING SPEED, YOU MUST
REINFLATE THE TYRES TO CORRECT HIGHWAY PRESSURES. FAILURE TO REINFLATE CAN
CAUSE SEVERE HANDLING PROBLEMS RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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