Preparing for the road/Towing and driving
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Owners handbook 2022
Coachman Caravan Company Limited, Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0XF
Coupling up a caravan
check list
1. Is the hitch fully down over the
tow ball?
2. Is the hitch head lever fully
closed (down)?
3. Are the visual indicators
showing green?
4. Is the breakaway cable correctly
attached, passing through the cable
guide, loose but not dragging, and
will not snag on full lock?
5. Is the stabiliser correctly attached,
with the handle closed and
indicators green?
6. Is the jockey wheel fully retracted and
stowed away securely?
7. Are the electrics correctly attached
and free from dragging or snagging
on full lock?
8. Have the lights and road indicators
been checked and are they working?
9. Once “Hitched Up”, are the corner
steadies fully retracted, and the
caravan handbrake OFF?
10. Has the caravan step been
stowed away?
11. Are the caravan door, windows, lockers
and roof lights closed and secured?
12. Is the rear number plate correct
and clearly visible?
13. Is the gas system turned o for towing?
14. If fitted check ATC system.
(See page 22)
15. Is the caravan loaded correctly and
all items secure?
16. Is the sink empty of all items including
the bowl?
Speed limits
Normal road towing: 50mph (80 kph) -
normal speed restrictions apply
Motorways (including dual
carriageways): 60mph (96 kph) - normal
speed restrictions apply
Pulling o
Let the clutch out smoothly.
Allow more engine speed to produce
the power to move the additional weight
of the caravan.
Avoid wear and tear on clutch and
transmission by taking extra care.
Change gears smoothly. Try not to
jerk the clutch.
Caravan handling
Allow for caravan being wider than car.
Do not bump kerb with caravan wheels.
When passing other vehicles allow more
than normal clearance for driving solo.
Allow longer to get up speed to pass.
Allow for the vehicle being twice its
normal length.
Do not suddenly swing out.
Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly
as possible.
Use nearside wing mirror to check
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