The Towing Code
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WARNING: Do not cause any road
lighting to be obscured by the addition
of any options or accessories to your
caravan.
PASSENGERS
Passengers are forbidden to ride in a
caravan.
BREAKAWAY CABLES
UK law requires that all caravans are fitted
with a safety device to provide protection in
the unlikely event of separation of the main
coupling while in motion. A device referred
to as a 'breakaway cable' fulfils this
requirement and when fitted as on your
caravan is mandatory.
Purpose
To apply the caravans brakes if it becomes
separated from its towing vehicle. Having
done this, the cable assembly is designed to
part allowing the caravan to come to a halt
away from the towing vehicle.
Identification
A thin steel cable with a red plastic coating
fitted with a means of attachment for
connection to the towing vehicle. Located
directly beneath the coupling head.
Operation
In the event of the main coupling of the
caravan separating from the towing vehicle,
the cable should be able to pull tight,
without any hindrance, engaing the caravan
brakes. The breakaway cable should not
become taut during normal use.
Correct procedure for use
Regularly check the cable and clip for
damage. If in doubt contact your Swift
Group dealer.
Make sure the cable runs as straight as
possible and goes through the cable guide
fitted underneath the caravan coupling head.
Determine whether or not the towing vehicle
towbar has a designated attachment point
(i.e. a part specifically designated for a
breakaway cable).
Where a point is designated on the towbar:
• Pass the cable through the attachment
point and clip it back on itself (figure 1).
• Do not clip directly onto the designated
point (figure 2) since the clip is not
designed for use in this way.
Where there is no designated attachment
point on the towbar:
• Fixed ball: Loop the cable around the
neck of the towball in a single loop only.
See figure 3A and 3B, Page 16.
• Detachable towball: You must seek
guidance on procedure from the towing
vehicle towbar manufacturer or supplier.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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