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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
To release the handbrake, push it forward
and down using your body weight.
Note: “Failure to ensure that the caravan
handbrake is completely off, can result in
overheating of the brakes and failure of
the bearings”.
Ground Clearance
Care has to be taken to prevent
grounding of the caravan when traversing
ramps and ground obstacles. If necessary
ground clearance can be increased by
removing the jockey wheel when
travelling.
Number Plate
A trailer must carry a rear number plate
bearing the number of the towing vehicle and
be illuminated at night. The number plate
should conform to the same size and colour
regulations as for cars. A reflective black and
yellow plate may be used on a trailer towed
by a vehicle with non-reflective plates and
vice-versa.
Manoeuvring
When pushing or pulling the caravan
always use the grab handles correctly, do
not snatch them and never push body
panels, metal or glass reinforced plastics,
as this can cause serious damage to the
bodywork or mastic seals.
Mirrors
The driver of the towing vehicle must have
an adequate view of the rear.
If there is no rear view through the caravan it
is essential that additional exterior towing
mirrors are fitted.
Caution: Any rear view mirror must not
project more than 200mm outside:
a) the width of the caravan when being
towed.
b) the width of the towing vehicle when
driven solo.
Note: Any rear view mirror fitted shall be
‘e’ marked and cover the field of view as
stipulated by type approved requirements
(Regulation 33 of the Road Vehicles
[Construction and Use] Regulation 1986).
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