NOTE !
The roof vent must be shut tightly when driving.
In addition, the following advice and recommendations should be followed:
- to avoid damaging clothing and bedding by rubbing against the edges of
furniture, they should be transported in covers,
- water containers should be emptied before each trip to avoid
unnecessary loading of the caravan,
- when camping on sloping terrain, it is necessary to place chocks under
both wheels and apply the parking brake,
- when parking the caravan on soft ground, place pads of at least
200x200 mm under the folding supports.
DRIVING
When driving, remember that:
–
the braking distance of the vehicle-caravan set is greater than that of the
vehicle alone,
–
it is important not to drive the vehicle at full speed at all times and maintain
an increased distance from other vehicles to be able to increase speed in
the event of slippage,
–
exercise particular caution at turnings, especially if the surface is wet.
UNHITCHING
1. Disconnect the wiring system, place the plug in the holder.
2. Disconnect the breakaway cable.
3. Unhitch the caravan from the tow ball of the vehicle.
Use the jockey wheel to raise the drawbar and unhitch the coupling from
the tow ball. When lifting the drawbar, exercise particular caution due to the
weight of the load.
After unhitching the caravan, place a cover over the tow ball to prevent
grease from getting on the ball.
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5. OPERATION, SERVICE, CHASSIS MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
It is necessary to regularly check the screw connections.
BALL COUPLING
Depending on their type, caravans made by Niewiadów sp. z o.o. can be
equipped with ball couplings manufactured by KNOTT or AL-KO. To correctly
hitch the coupling, it is necessary to:
1. Unlock the coupling lever by pressing on the projection (or pulling the lever
upwards, which applies to certain types of KNOTT couplings);
2. Rotate the coupling lever towards the front;
3. Place the coupling on the tow ball and press lightly; the coupling will lock
and secure automatically;
KNOTT and some types of AL-KO couplings are equipped with indicators of
the hitching status. When properly fastened, the indicator will show a green field
(KNOTT) or a green field will appear above the spherical part of the coupling body
(AL-KO).
If the ball coupling is properly hitched, there should be no detectable play
between the coupling and the tow ball. Detectable play indicates that the tow ball
or ball coupling is worn, and the vehicle should not be driven.
If a caravan with KNOTT or AL-KO ball coupling is not typically equipped
with a lock to prevent unauthorised unhitching, it is possible to purchase such a
lock as a piece of additional equipment.
SUSPENSION
All caravans manufactured by NIEWIADÓW Sp. z o.o are fitted with axles
with rubber spring elements. The suspension system does not require
maintenance, but should be subjected to technical inspections in accordance with
rules provided in item 8.
WHEELS
The prerequisite for proper and safe driving is that all caravan tyres must
have the same pressure.
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