Swift Sterling

TOWING CODE
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TOWING CODE
Caravan towing code .............................................................................................................. 14
Caravan terms ........................................................................................................................ 14
Towing vehicle terms .............................................................................................................. 16
Measurement of nose weight .................................................................................................. 16
Type of driving licence held ..................................................................................................... 17
Glossary & checklist ............................................................................................................... 17
Useful memory aid .................................................................................................................. 19
Preparing for the road ............................................................................................................. 20
Tyre Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 23
The Tyre Law .......................................................................................................................... 24
Pre tow check list & hitch up for AKS3004 stabiliser ................................................................ 25
13 Pin Socket ......................................................................................................................... 27
Towcar electrics ...................................................................................................................... 28
Breakaway Cables .................................................................................................................. 29
Mirrors .................................................................................................................................... 31
Moving off .............................................................................................................................. 31
Reversing ............................................................................................................................... 31
Speed limits ............................................................................................................................ 31
Caravan handling .................................................................................................................... 32
Motorway driving .................................................................................................................... 32
AL-KO spare wheel carrier tips ............................................................................................... 32
Changing a wheel ................................................................................................................... 33
Wheel Bolt tightening .............................................................................................................. 33
Jacking points ........................................................................................................................ 33
Stopping on a hill .................................................................................................................... 34
Arrival on site .......................................................................................................................... 34
Exterior Door .......................................................................................................................... 35
AKS 3004 ............................................................................................................................... 35