Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021
13.
Plug in the lighting plug and check all lights and indicators. The electrical plug only fits one way, so line up its
cut-out with the lug on the bottom edge of the socket. Maverick Campers uses 7 pin rectangular
connections as standard. You can purchase alternative connectors to change from rectangular to circle to
suit your car.
14.
Connect the Anderson plug on the a-frame of the van/trailer to the Anderson plug on your tow bar to drive
power from your vehicles alternator to the battery charger to charge your batteries whilst you are driving
15.
At this stage you can also attach the lanyard of the emergency break safe (see break safe for more info)
16.
Disengage the handbrake and check the handbrake cable is loose to allow for free movement
17.
Turn the Master Power Switch inside the Control Panel to On to allow charging from the towing vehicle’s
alternator via the Anderson plug and ensure all doors and cabinets are closed and locked and all latches are
tension enough to not move during transit
18.
Your van/trailer is now ready for departure
Locking your trailer:
Please ensure that all cabinets/door and tailgates are locked prior to any departure as locks can
sometimes pop open in transit. Doing this will ensure you do not lose any of your belongings whilst on the road or track.
TRAVELING WITH YOU VAN
OR TRAILER
You are now travelling with a heavier load than just your car and therefore you should make sure you are taking extra
care in the following:
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Braking distances
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Turning angles
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Speed of entry and exit of turns
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Unstable roads and obstacles
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Blind spots
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Overtaking
Whilst towing safetly is outstide the scope of this manual, there are plenty of very helpful websites available to get the
most of your journey in the safest way possible. Here are just a couple of such websites:
Preparation and Driving Tips for Safe Towing - Consumer Reports
https://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/preparation-and-driving-tips-for-safe-towing/
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