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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction 11
Driving Licences 12
STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
Statement of Conformity 12
WARRANTY
Touring Caravan Warranty Cover 13
6 Year Bodyshell Integrity Warranty 13
Warranty Extension 13
3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty 13
Warranty Extension 14
Customer Support 14
Terms and Conditions 14
Cover 14
Term 14
Repairs 14
Registration and Use 15
Exclusions and Liability 15
Warranty Registration 16
CENTRAL REGISTRATION AND
IDENTIFICATION SCHEME (CRIS)
CRiS Registrations: 17
COUNTRY AND COASTAL CODE
Code of Conduct 18
Arrivals 18
Vehicle Movement 18
Use of Site 18
Cautions 18
Noise 18
Dogs and Pets 18
Fire Precautions 18
Awnings and Tents 18
Departure 18
Handbook 19
Environment 19
The Country Code 19
The Coastal Code 19
Roof Loading 19
Safety and Security 19
Children 19
Fire Extinguishers 20
In Case of Fire 20
Ventilation and Condensation 20
Petrol and Diesel Fumes 20
Original Equipment Appliances 20
Portable Appliances 20
Modifications 20
CARAVAN AND TOW VEHICLE
Caravan and Towing Vehicle Terms 21
Kerb Weight of Towing Vehicle 21
Caravan to Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio 22
Towing Vehicle’s Rear Suspension 22
Recommended Towball Height 22
Secondary Braking Cable 22
Loading and Distribution of Weight 23
Hitching Up 24
Hitching the Caravan to the Tow Vehicle 24
TOWING
Speed Limits 26
Pulling Away 26
Caravan Handling 26
Reversing 26
Motorway Driving 26
Mirrors 26
Snaking 26
Stabilisers 27
Road Lighting 27
13 Pin Plug 27
UNHITCHING
Levelling the Caravan 29
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres 30
Wear and Damage 30
Wheel, Tyre and Bolt Safety Fitment 30
Tyre Pressures 30
Wheels 31
Spare wheel 31
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER
To lower the Spare Wheel 31
Returning the Spare Wheel 32
TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring 32
THE AL-KO CARAVAN
CHASSIS (AKS 3004)
Operating Instructions 36
Coupling 36
Stabiliser Unit 37
Uncoupling 37
Manoeuvring Operation 38
Noises While Driving 38
Remedial Action 38
Storing 38
Towing Ball 38
Overrunning Device 39
Jockey Wheel 39
Brake Linkage 39
Corner Steadies 39
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