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HITCHING, TOWING & BREAKING
About your Electrical Plug
7 PIN The OPUS® is ed with a 7-pin at plug that connects all the exterior trailer
ltrailer running/break/turn lights and the electric brakes to the towing vehicle. You will
require a 7-pin connecon on your tow-vehicle as well as an in-car electric break
controller installed in your tow vehicle to operate them.
Installing your Safety Chains
The OPUS® is ed with 2 safety chains on the tongue. One end of each chain is ed
to the OPUS® chassis and the other end has an aachment clip which should be
aached securely to your tow vehicle bumper or receiver. Ensure the clips on the
hooks are in place to fully secure the hooks. Do not aach the hooks to the hitch
itself. Ensure that you have enough slack in the chains to turn your vehicle
adequately. Should you require less slack, the chains can be twisted or crossed below
the tongue before connecng to your vehicle to ensure the chains do not drag on the
ground.
About your Brakes
The OPUS® is ed with electric trailer brakes. You need an electric brake controller
ed to your car in order to tow the OPUS® and operate the electric brakes safely.
Failure to tow with a brake controller in your vehicle is both dangerous and illegal.
You can tell if your brakes are working properly by connecng the 7-pin plug, starng
the engine of the tow vehicle and then geng someone to listen to the brake hub
whilst another person applies the brakes in the tow vehicle. If they are working
correctly you will here a low humming sound as the brakes are applied. As part of the
annual service check you should have completed by an accredited industry service
agent, the brakes will be checked and maintained.
Towing
The driver of the tow vehicle must ensure that their Driving License is valid for towing the OPUS® Camper. It is highly
recommended, parcularly if you are not experienced in towing that you adhere to any applicable laws for the state in which
you are driving. Many guides are available from leading associaons and should be studied before you embark.
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