CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction 1
Driving Licences 2
STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
Statement of Conformity 2
WARRANTY
Touring Caravan Warranty Cover 3
6 Year Bodyshell Integrity Warranty 3
Warranty Extension 3
3 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty 3
Warranty Extension 4
Customer Support 4
Terms and Conditions 4
Cover 4
Term 4
Repairs 4
Registration and Use 5
Exclusions and Liability 5
Warranty Registration 6
CENTRAL REGISTRATION AND
CRiS Registrations: 7
SETTING UP UPON ARRIVAL
Quick setup guide 8
COUNTRY AND COASTAL CODE
Code of Conduct 10
Arrivals 10
Vehicle Movement 10
Use of Site 10
Cautions 10
Noise 10
Dogs and Pets 10
Fire Precautions 10
Awnings and Tents 10
Departure 10
Handbook 11
Environment 11
The Country Code 11
The Coastal Code 11
Roof Loading 11
Safety and Security 11
Children 11
Fire Extinguishers 12
In Case of Fire 12
Ventilation and Condensation 12
Petrol and Diesel Fumes 12
Original Equipment Appliances 12
Portable Appliances 12
Modifications 12
CARAVAN AND TOW VEHICLE
Caravan and Towing Vehicle Terms 13
Kerb Weight of Towing Vehicle 13
Caravan to Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio 14
Towing Vehicle’s Rear Suspension 14
Recommended Towball Height 14
Secondary Braking Cable 14
Loading and Distribution of Weight 15
Hitching Up 16
Hitching the Caravan to the Tow Vehicle 16
TOWING
Speed Limits 18
Pulling Away 18
Caravan Handling 18
Reversing 18
Motorway Driving 18
Mirrors 18
Snaking 18
Stabilisers 18
Road Lighting 19
13 Pin Plug 19
UNHITCHING
Levelling the Caravan 21
WHEELS AND TYRES
Tyres 22
Wear and Damage 22
Wheel, Tyre and Bolt Safety Fitment 22
Tyre Pressures 22
Wheels 23
Spare wheel 23
SPARE WHEEL CARRIER
To lower the Spare Wheel 23
Returning the Spare Wheel 24
TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring 24
THE AL-KO CARAVAN
CHASSIS (AKS 3004)
Operating Instructions 28
Coupling 28
Stabiliser Unit 29
Uncoupling 29
Manoeuvring Operation 30
Noises While Driving 30
Remedial Action 30
Storing 30
Towing Ball 30
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