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2.3.9 Stabilisers
A stabiliser should never be used to try to improve a caravan/towing vehicle combination that has poor
stability as instability may appear at higher speed.
However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable caravan/towing vehicle combination more
comfortable and easier to handle.
▲ Holes should not be drilled in either the coupling head or ‘A’ Frame members without prior
consultation with the chassis manufacturers.
If you do find your outfit snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as far as possible,
slow down gently and avoid braking if possible.
2.3.10 Road lighting
For your information the wiring diagram of the
two 7-pin UK type 12N and 12S connectors is
shown. These should be checked regularly. If
in doubt consult a qualified electrician.
Towing vehicles with the 12N &12S plugs wired
to accept caravans of any make or model
manufactured prior to model year 1999 may
need their wiring configuration altered.
If the tow car has only a single 13-pin socket,
an adapter lead will be required to fit the
caravan.
2.3.11 Types of tyres fitted
The tyres fitted by Bailey Caravans are suitable
for towing at sustained speeds of up to 81 mph
(130 kph) to allow for use in countries which
permit this speed.
Radial and cross ply tyres should never be mixed. It is dangerous and can cause snaking. Fit only tyres
that are of the identical specification on each side.
2.3.12 Tyre Wear and Damage
The legal requirements for tread depth (1.6mm) on motor vehicles apply also to caravans.
In order to equalise wear it is suggested that wheels be balanced and changed around from time to
time. Caravan tyres will usually deteriorate from atmospheric effects long before they wear out.
It is dangerous to neglect tyre damage. Should you detect a blister, rupture or cut exposing the casing,
or if it has suffered a violent impact (for example against a kerb), such that there is a risk of internal
damage, it is advisable to have it examined by a tyre specialist as soon as possible.
▲ The caravan industry recommends that, for safety reasons tyres more than 7 years old
from the date of manufacture be replaced, but preferably replaced at 5 years old. The
tyres may have deteriorated by this time, regardless of tread depth.
The cleaning of tyres should only be carried out using soap and water. Petrol, diesel, paraffin and other
solvents are not suitable.
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW L/H INDICATOR
2BLUE REAR FOG LAMP
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EARTH)
4GREEN R/H INDICATOR
5 BROWN R/H SIDE TAIL
6 RED STOP LAMP
7 BLACK L/H SIDE TAIL
12N (BLACK)
1
6
7
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2
4
12S (GREY)
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW REVERSING LIGHT
2 BLUE NO CONNECTION
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EXCEPT FRIDGE)
4GREEN INTERIOR
5 BROWN NO CONNECTION
6 RED FRIDGE
7 BLACK RETURN FOR FRIDGE
ONLY
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