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Pitching the caravan
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5Pitching the caravan
Chapter overview
This chapter contains instructions on how to pitch the vehicle.
The instructions address the following topics:
z handbrake
z wheel chocks
z operation of the supports
z entrance step
z mobile waste water tank
z 230 V connection
z refrigerator
z aligning the antenna
5.1 Handbrake
Firmly apply the handbrake when parking the vehicle.
To release it, push the handbrake (Fig. 21,1) forwards.
5.2 Wheel chocks
Use the two wheel chocks even when the upward or downward gradients are
of a minimum.
5.3 Corner steadies (partially special equipment)
In order to stabilise the pitched caravan use the corner steadies fitted as
standard.
Z Pitch the vehicle so that it is as horizontal as possible. Secure the vehicle
to prevent it from rolling.
Z Do not climb onto the drawbar covering – risk of breakage!
Fig. 21 Handbrake
Z Do not use the fitted corner steadies as a vehicle jack. The corner steadies
are only for stabilising the pitched vehicle. The vehicle wheels are not to be
raised above the ground.
Z When pitching the vehicle, ensure that the corner steadies are evenly
loaded.
Z Before driving away, wind up the corner steadies as far as they can go.