Wheels
Caravan wheel bolts should be tightened to
a torque of 88Nm (65lb/ft) on steel wheels or
115Nm (85lb/ft) on alloy wheels and should
be checked with the use of a torque wrench
regularly. Only use a spare wheel and tyre of
the type and size provided with you caravan.
Wheel Rims
Both steel and Alloy wheel rims are the 5.5J
size incorporating a double safety hump
which conforms to European safety
standards.
If in any doubt, have your wheels checked
by a competent tyre supplier.
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 AK 3004 STABILISER
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.
Switch off gas supply and change over to
electricity if required.
Fig. B Safety Catch and HandleFig. A Winding Corner Steady
The Towing Code
10
WARNING: If a wheel or tyre fitted to
a wheel is changed any replacement
must be of the same type of
construction and size.
Tyre tread
The law requires that tyres and pressures
must be suitable for the use to which they
are being put. The minimum tread depth of
both car and caravan tyres must be 1.6mm
throughout a continuous band comprising the
central three quarters of the breadth of tread
and around the entire circumference of the
tyre.
Tyre pressures
Towing vehicle's tyres must be at the
pressures recommended for towing or heavy
loading as stated in handbook not on tyre
wall. Towing stability may otherwise be
affected. Tyre pressures can be found on the
manufacturers plate situated adjacent to the
main exterior door and on the specification
page in your service handbook.
Note: Although the caravan may be fitted
with the same type of tyre as the towing
vehicle, the pressures specified are different.
All charts show values for cars and are
therefore not applicable for caravans.
Pressures displayed on tyre walls apply
ONLY in North America and Canada.
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