Opus OP4 2020, Руководство пользователя

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WHEELS, BRAKES & TIRES ABOUT YOUR HITCH
The OP4 comes as standard with a Lock’n’Roll articulating hitch. The hitch allows for pivoting on 3 axis and provides an overall
smoother towing experience. Ensure the locking pin is fully inserted and secured in place before towing . When hitching the OPUS®
to your towing vehicle you must ensure that someone is close to the handbrake in order to maintain control of the trailer, particular-
ly when unhitching on uneven ground or a slope. The Lock’n’roll hitch is a two-part hitch with a vehicle-side and a driver side part.
• The vehicle side fits in a 2’’ hitch receiver and should be locked in place with an appropriate hitch receiver lock.
• The trailer side is already installed on your OP4.
• To connect the two parts, the trailer side pin arms should be placed in the receiving section on the vehicle side part.
• The hook arms then fit over the trailer-side pin arms and a securing pin is fitted through the holes in the hook arms and the hole in
the main receiving section on the vehicle side part.
• This will hold the trailer side pin arms in place.
• Use a locking pin on the securing pin to fully lock the coupling in place.
Hook arms fit over trailer-side pin arms. NOTE securing pin through holes in hook arms and locking pin to hold it in place
Torque all wheel bolts to 100ft lbs. When tightening wheel nut lugs, please tighten bolts in a star-pattern order as indicated
in the diagram in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
The OPUS® is fitted with a 7-pin flat plug that connects all the exterior trailer running/break/turn
lights and the electric brakes to the towing vehicle. You will require a 7-pin connection on your
tow-vehicle as well as an in-car electric break controller installed in your tow vehicle to operate
them.
The OPUS® is fitted with electric trailer brakes. You need an electric brake controller fitted to your car in
order to tow the OPUS® and operate the electric breaks safely. Failure to tow with a brake controller
in your vehicle is both dangerous and illegal. You can tell if your brakes are working properly by
connecting the 7-pin plug, starting the engine of the tow vehicle and then getting someone to listen
to the brake hub whilst another person applies the brakes in the tow vehicle. If they are working
correctly you will here a low humming sound as the brakes are applied.
As part of the annual service check that you should have completed by an accredited industry service
agent, the brakes must be checked and maintained.
The OPUS® is fitted with 2 safety chains on the tongue. One end of the chain is fitted to the OPUS®
chassis and the other end has an attachment clip which should be attached securely to your tow
vehicle bumper or receiver.
TOWING
The driver of the tow vehicle must ensure that their Driver’s License is valid for towing the OPUS® Camper. It is highly
recommended, particularly if you are not experienced in towing, that you adhere to any applicable laws for the state in
which you are driving. Many guides are available from leading associations and should be studied before you embark. Trailer
towing laws are different in each state. Please be aware If you are traveling across multiple states that you could suddenly be
breaking tow laws if you’re not careful. States differ on their rules about multiple trailers. If you’re hauling a camper and a Jet
Ski behind it, you’d be OK in South Carolina, but breaking the law once you cross the Georgia state line. No matter where you
are in the U.S., the following features are recommended safety equipment for trailer towing:
* Lights: Your trailer lights must be maintained in working order for basic road safety.
* License plate light: Make sure to clearly display your license plate
* Reflectors: These are an invaluable precaution to keep your large trailer visible.
* Flares: Keep these at hand to clear off a section of the road after an accident.
* Tie-downs: If you are loading anything on a trailer that could possibly fall off, you’ll need tie-downs to secure it at
multiple angles.
• Ensure the clips on the hooks are in place to fully secure the hooks.
• Do not attach the hooks to the hitch itself.
• Ensure that you have enough slack in the chains to turn your vehicle adequately.
• Should you require less slack, the chains can be twisted or crossed below the tongue before
connecting to your vehicle to ensure the chains do not drag on the ground.