TOWING CODE
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Stability
All our models are of a well balanced design
and should be exceptionally good towers.
The common causes of poor stability include:
a. Worn springs or loose spring fixings on the
towing vehicle.
b. Towing vehicle springs too soft.
c Insufficient nose weight.
d Nose of caravan is towing too high or to low.
e Unsuitable towing vehicle.
Galvanised steel chassis
Drilling of the galvanised steel chassis will
invalidate the warranty and must not be done.
Suitable towing vehicles
The caravan is manufactured for towing behind
normal road cars and is not suitable for towing
behind commercial vehicles.
It is strongly recommended that whenever
a caravan is to be towed over rough terrain,
e.g. a field or track, great care should be
taken to ensure that no undue stress is placed
upon the caravan via the hitch mounting, i.e.
reduce speed. If in doubt, please consult the
chassis manufacturer and the towing vehicle
manufacturer who will advise.
Touring caravans based on standard AL-KO
chassis can be towed by four wheel drive off
road leisure vehicles providing the unit is used
to tow in a like manner to a conventional road-
going car and driven in the same considered
manner.
Towbar manufacturers should be consulted
before towing an uncompensated twin axle
caravan.
Snaking
This is a term used to denote an unstable car
and caravan combination where the caravan
‘weaves’ from side to side often causing a
similar swaying movement in the car itself.
Causes:
1. Unsuitable or unbalanced outfit.
2. Incorrect loading or weight distribution.
3. Excessive speed especially downhill.
4. Side winds.
5. Overtaking.
6. Being overtaken by a large fast
moving vehicle.
7. Erratic driving.
8. Incorrect tyre pressures, car and caravan
9. Incorrect vehicle towball height
10. Worn hitch head or towball
Cures
Cases of persistent snaking can be alleviated
by the use of a stabiliser.
On the road
If you do find your outfit snaking, try to keep
the steering wheel in a central position as far
as possible, decelerate and avoid braking if
possible.
STABILITY
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