TOWING CODE
25
Hitch head load capacity
The maximum vertical static load which can
be put upon the hitch head when connected
is 100kg. Please refer to the technical data
in your handbook. (But see also vehicle
manufacturer’s weight limits on towball
loading.)
Pre-tow checklist and hitch-up
for AKS 3004 stabiliser
Fig. A
Check gas locker, battery locker and cassette
toilet doors are secure.
Check wheelnuts, tyre pressures and tyre
conditions.
Fully raise all four corner steadies. (Fig. A).
Pick up any levelling pads or levelling boards.
Check rooflights/vents are securely closed.
Ensure television aerial is lowered.
Switch off gas supply and change over to 12v
electricity if required.
Lock the caravan exterior door.
Fig. B
An assistant can help in the hitching operation
by standing on the left hand side of the
drawbar (facing rear of car) and extending
an arm horizontally to indicate position of the
coupling. When reversing aim the towball
of the car directly at the caravan drawbar.
Remove towball cover and keep in car.
Adjust the jockey wheel to ensure the cup is
high enough to slide over the towball.
Release caravan handbrake.
Position cup over the ungreased towball,
release and lift forward the large stabiliser
handle (Fig. B) lift forward the exposed smaller
handle (Fig. B) until it clicks up.
Green Band
The hitch head is fitted with a visual indicator
to show whether or not it is properly
connected to the towball. A green band will
show immediately below the red indicator
button on the hitch head when a proper
connection has been made. (See Fig. C)
Adjust jockey wheel to lower cup on to the
ball. A click indicates it is fully engaged. Ensure
the smaller handle has returned to its free
position.
Secure caravan handbrake. (Fig. D)
Fig. D Handbrake
Fig C
PRE-TOW CHECK LIST
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