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VLM6 Installation & User Guide
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Introduction
The VLM6 is an electronic module that can be fitted to Swift Group caravans to fix road lighting incompatibility issues
with some tow vehicle and caravan combinations.
The unit is compatible with 2019 model year caravans and 2018 model years caravans fitted with the larger format
C44+ fuse box, which was introduced in October 2017.
2017 and earlier model year caravans should continue to be fitted with the VLM4 unit if required. The VLM6 is not
compatible with these caravans.
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Overview
The VLM6 is a plug and play replacement for the C44+ road lighting fuse box which is located at the front of the
caravan. The installation process is described below, but in simple terms the C44+ fuse box is removed and replaced
by the VLM6, no extra connections or wires are needed.
The VLM6 has a cooling fan fitted to the unit which operates when the tow car is connected to the caravan and is
used to keep the unit cool during normal operation. It is IMPORTANT that this fan is not blocked or covered by items
placed in the bed box area.
The VLM6 is powered by the vehicle battery supply via the 13-pin connector and cable (pin 9 positive and pin 13
negative) so it is important that the tow vehicle is wired accordingly.
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Installation
Firstly, ensure the caravan is a 2019 model or a 2018 model with C44+ fuse box (the C44+ is a black rectangular
shaped unit as shown in the photo below, which is significantly larger than the earlier C44 model).
Make sure the car is disconnected from the caravan.
Remove the 4 screws holding the C44+ fuse box in place. Retain these screws as you will be reusing them.
