3-4
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
Fig 3-5
STEP 2
STEP 3
Fig 3-6
(ii) Attach the clip directly to the attachment
point (Fig 3-5, Step 2).
Note: this must be specifically permitted by
the caravan manufacturer’s guidance, as the
clip may not be sufficiently strong.
Where No Designated Attachment
Point Is Provided On The Tow Bar
(i) Fixed Ball - Loop the cable around the
neck of the tow ball. If you fit the cable
like this use a single loop only (Fig 3-6,
Step 3).
(ii) Detachable Ball - You must contact the
tow bar supplier for advice.
Other Means of Attachment
Alternatively, it may be possible to attach the
cable assembly to a permanent part of the
tow bar structure with the approval of the tow
bar supplier, or to an accessory sold for the
purposes of breakaway cable attachment.
When The Breakaway Cable Is
Attached Check To Ensure
(i) That the cable cannot snag in use on the
caravan hitch, jockey wheel or any
accessories e.g. a stabiliser, bumper
shield, cycle carrier etc.
(ii) That there must be sufficient slack in the
cable to allow the towing vehicle and
caravan to fully articulate without the
cable ever becoming taut and applying
the brakes.
(iii) That it is not so slack that it can drag on
the ground. Leave it too loose, and the
cable may scrape along the ground, and
be weakened so that it fails before doing
its job!
BEFORE SETTING OFF
(i) Connect the 13 pin plug on the caravan
A-frame to the towing vehicle.
(ii) Check that all tail-lights, brake lights,
road lights and indicators work correctly.
(iii) Ensure that the correct vehicle license /
registration plate is attached to the rear
of the touring caravan.
(iv) Using the jockey wheel lift the tow ball
slightly to check hitch is locked onto the
ball
(v) Wind up the jockey wheel until the wheel
supports locate into the cut out sections
at the base of the winding section.
(vi) Raise and secure the jockey wheel
using the clamp. The jockey wheel
should be parallel to the direction of
travel at all times.
(vii) Check condition of and secure the
breakaway cable to the tow vehicle.
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