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TOWING CODE
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How to apportion it
1. Load heavy items low down near the floor
and mainly over or just in front of the axle(s)
(Fig. A).
2. Load evenly right to left so that each
caravan wheel carries approximately the
same weight.
3. Do not load items at the extreme front or
rear since this can lead to instability due to
the ‘pendulum effect’.
4. Load remainder to give a suitable nose
weight at the towing coupling.
Check nose weight.
Note: Do not overload car boot.
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WARNING: All heavy and/or voluminous
items (e.g. TV, radio etc) must be stored
securely before travelling.
!
WARNING: Please take care to
ensure that you have allowed for the
masses of all items you intend to carry
in the caravan.
e.g. optional equipment,
and personal effects such as clothing, food,
pets, bicycles, sailboards, sports equipment
etc.
!
WARNING: under no circumstances
should the MTPLM of this caravan be
exceeded
Towing vehicle’s rear suspension
It is important that the towing vehicle’s rear
suspension is not deflected excessively by the
nose weight on the tow ball. If it is excessive
the steering and stability will be affected.
(Fig. B)
The greater the towing vehicle’s tail overhang
(the distance between the rear axle and the
tow ball), the greater the effect the nose
weight will have on the towing vehicle’s rear
suspension.
Fig. B Illustration of excessive deflection
of vehicle’s rear suspension
After trying out the caravan it may be found
that a stiffening of the rear suspension is
necessary - but note that this may give the
towing vehicle a firmer ride when not towing.
There are a number of suspension aids
available and advice should be sought on
which to use and how to fit. It is important to
ensure that the caravan is towed either level or
slightly nose down.
If you have any doubts about the suitability of
your towbar for towing a caravan consult the
towing bracket manufacturer.
Do not exceed the:
• Gross Vehicle Mass (G.V.M. on car plate).
• Maximum Technically Permissible Laden
Mass (M.T.P.L.M.) on the caravan.
• Gross Vehicle Combination Mass (Train
Weight) (G.V.C.M. on car plate).
• Maximum Permissible Towing Mass.
• Vertical Static Load on the
caravan coupling (noseweight).
• Maximum Vertical Load on the car towball
as specified by towing vehicle manufacturer
(noseweight).
• Driving licence limitations
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