Swift Group Basecamp 2018 - Towing Code and Vehicle Terms; Caravan Towing Code; Caravan Terms and Definitions; Towing Vehicle Terms

TOWING CODE
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TOWING CODE
Caravan towing code .............................................................................................................. 8
Caravan terms ........................................................................................................................ 8
Towing vehicle terms .............................................................................................................. 10
Measurement of nose weight .................................................................................................. 10
Type of driving licence held ..................................................................................................... 11
Glossary & checklist ............................................................................................................... 11
Useful memory aid .................................................................................................................. 13
Preparing for the road ............................................................................................................. 14
Tyre Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 17
The Tyre Law .......................................................................................................................... 18
Hitching up for AK160 ............................................................................................................. 18
Pre tow check list ................................................................................................................... 20
13 Pin Socket ......................................................................................................................... 21
Towcar electrics ....................................................................................................................... 22
Breakaway Cables .................................................................................................................. 23
Mirrors .................................................................................................................................... 25
Moving off .............................................................................................................................. 25
Reversing ............................................................................................................................... 25
Speed limits ............................................................................................................................ 25
Caravan handling .................................................................................................................... 26
Motorway driving .................................................................................................................... 26
Spare wheel ........................................................................................................................... 26
Changing a wheel ................................................................................................................... 27
Wheel Bolt tightening .............................................................................................................. 27
Jacking points ........................................................................................................................ 27
Stopping on a hill .................................................................................................................... 28
Arrival on site .......................................................................................................................... 28
Exterior Door .......................................................................................................................... 29
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