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Kronings®
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Lammefjordsvej 5
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6715 Esbjerg N
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Denmark
Phone +45 7022 5840
VAT No DK -40193189
Off-Road Towing
When driving in mud and sand, let the momentum carry the rig through. Apply power gently and use as little
as possible. Stay in the tracks of the vehicle ahead and keep the tow vehicle in the highest possible gear. If
you get stuck, it is best to tow out the entire rig together without unhitching.
When Being Passed
Despite the best hitch, you will notice that whenever a large bus or truck overtakes your rig, the displaced
air first pushes the trailer rear slightly to the right and then affects the front. It may be necessary to steer
very slightly, momentarily, toward the bus or truck to help compensate for the sway induced by the passing
vehicle. Do not apply the vehicle brakes, as this can tend to exaggerate the situation. You may find, however,
that briefly applying the trailer brakes with your manual control will help eliminate sway.
On a two-lane road, cars may line up behind you because you travel at a lower speed. It is both courteous
and sensible, if you are able, to signal, pull onto the shoulder, and let them pass. Your trailer is designed
to be towed easily at any legal speed, so if you are not careful, you may forget it is there.
Passing
On freeways or expressways, pick the lane you want and try to stay in it. Always maintain plenty of space
between you and the car ahead, at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer, for every ten miles per
hour. Remember that you will need longer to accelerate to pass another vehicle. You must also allow for
the length of the trailer when returning to the right-hand lane.
Backing Up
When backing up, the important thing to remember is to do everything slowly and to correct immediately
if you see the trailer turning the wrong way. Concentrate on the rear of the trailer. With your tow vehicle
and trailer in a straight line, back up slowly and turn the bottom of the steering wheel in the direction
you want the trailer to go. Watch out the window or in the mirror until the rear of the trailer is pointing
in the desired direction. Your tow vehicle will be following the trailer in an arc. Straighten the tow vehicle
and trailer by turning the steering wheel more sharply, and then, when they are in line, straighten the
steering wheel.
Always try to back to your left because the visibility is much better. When you do not make it on the first
try, it is usually much easier to pull forward to your original position and start over, or at least pull forward
until the rig is straight, and then start backing.
If your spouse or traveling companion normally directs you when backing, they should position themselves
forward of the tow vehicle so the driver can easily see them. Their directions should always indicate to the
driver the direction the rear of the trailer should go.
A little practice in a parking lot, with the person giving directions, can save a lot of frustration when backing
into a campsite.
Controlling Sway or Fishtailing
