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Fig. 3a
Fig. 3b
• Detachable towball: You must seek
guidance on procedure from the towing
vehicle towbar manufacturer or supplier.
When the breakaway cable is attached, check:
a) that the cable cannot snag in use on the
caravan coupling head, jockey wheel,
stabiliser or accessory e.g. bumper shield,
cycle carrier etc.
b) that there is sufficient slack in the cable
to allow the towing vehicle and caravan
to articulate fully without the cable ever
becoming taut and applying the brakes.
c) that it is not too slack and can drag on the
ground. If left loose, the cable may scrape
along the ground and be weakened so
that it subsequently fails to do its job. The
cable may also be caught on an obstacle
when in motion thus engaging the caravan
brakes prematurely.
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. This is mandatory in some European
countries and drivers can face instant fines if
extension mirrors are not fitted.
Caution: Any rear view mirror must not
project more than 250 mm 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 approval requirements
(Community Directive 2003/97 or 2005/27 or
ECE Regulation 46.02 or Regulation 33 of the
Road Vehicles (Construction & Use Regulation
1986).
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Let the clutch in smoothly.
Allow more engine speed to produce the
power to move the additional weight of the
caravan.
Reduce wear and tear on clutch and
transmission by taking extra care.
Change gears smoothly.
Try not to jerk the clutch.
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