Bailey Unicorn - Hitching up

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CARAVANANDTOWVEHICLE
Nose weight
Itisrecommendedthatthenoseweightshould
be varied to nd the optimum for towing
dependent upon the actual laden weight of
thecaravan.  Experiencehas shownthat the
nose weight should be approximately 7% of
theactualladenweight(i.e. between 50 and
100kg).  However, this maybelimitedbythe
towingvehicleorcaravanmanufacturer’slimit
noseweight.Checkwiththecarandcaravan
handbook,orconsultyourretailer.Theupper
limitforthecaravancouplingheadis100kg.
Hitching Up
Before hitching up the vehicle always check
thefollowing:
1.Allwheelboltsaretightenedtothecorrect
torque.  For the alloy wheels tted to
the Unicorn range the bolts should be
tightened to a torque 130Nm (Newton
metres).Forthesteelsparewheelsupplied
withthecaravanthewheelboltsshouldbe
tightenedto120Nm.
2. Inspect all wheels and tyres for signs of
deteriorationordamage.
3. Tyrepressuresarecorrectaccordingtothe
servicehandbook(remembertocheckthe
spareaswell.
4. Ensure all loose articles are stowed
securely.
•Do not store heavy items in roof lockers.
Televisions and other heavy items must
always be secured at oor level when
towing.
5. Alllockersandcupboarddoorsareclosed
andsecured.
6. Allbunksaresecure.
7.  All rooights,extractor fansand sunroofs
areclosedandsecured.
8. Tablesaresecuredintheirtransitposition.
9. Fridgeison12voperationandthedoorlock
isset(ifrequired).
10.All windows are fully closed and latched.
Nevertowwithwindowsonnightsetting.
11. Gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
securedandturnedoff,thegasboxisshut
andlocked.
•Ensure no loose items are stored in the
gas box and it is not overstuffed with
equipment, as this may cause impact
damagetotheinsideofthepanel.
12.Batterystrapisconnectedandthebattery
issecure.
13.All external doors, aps and ventilation
ducts are closed and secure with their
relevantcoversinplace.
•Before commencing any journey always
ensure that the rooights are closed and
bothhandlesaresecurelyfastened.
•Allgasappliancesandthegasbottlesmust
beturnedoffwhiletowing
•It is recommended that a minimum of 2
peopleworktogetherwhenhitchingupthe
caravantothetowvehicle.