Swift Sterling User Manual

TOWING CODE
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Note: If you travel with water in the fresh
water tank, the payload will be reduced
accordingly.
The leisure battery is considered to be
included in the personal effects and an
allowance of 20kg has been made for this.
Items fitted at the point of manufacturer (wheel
locks, hook-up cable, plastic steps, waste
containers, etc.) are included within the vehicle
MRO.
! WARNING: Under no circumstances
should the maximum technically permissible
laden mass (MTPLM) be exceeded.
Upgrading of maximum technically
permissible laden mass:
The lower (or standard) MTPLM is quoted in
the Technical Handbook, in brochures and on
the caravan weight plate. However, in some
cases it may be possible to increase this
to a higher (upper) MTPLM. (See Technical
Handbook for details).
If extra user payload is required, an upgrade
maybe available (model dependant), this
must be requested via your dealer and is
chargeable.
If required you will be issued with the following:
(i) New weight plate giving upgrade weight
details.
(ii) New NCC certificate (declaring the
upgraded MTPLM)
(iii) Manufacturers letter confirming the upgrade
for that Vehicle Identification Number.
Note: Tyre pressures may increase when
upgrading the MTPLM.
Nose weight:
The vertical weight transferred to the towing
vehicle through the coupling head.
Notes:
(i) When measuring the noseweight it is
important that the caravan is fully loaded.
Do not place extra items indiscriminately into
the caravan after this adjustment has been
made.
(ii) The caravan is intended to be towed
slightly nose heavy. The nose weight can
be adjusted by distribution of the load
within the caravan. The nose weight
should be approximately 5%-7% of the
actual laden weight (but not greater than
the hitch capacity) and at the same time
suit the towing vehicle. See section on
Measurement of Nose Weight.
(iii) It is not recommended that you tow with
just a battery, spare wheel and gas bottles
as this may exceed the permitted nose
weight. Additional payload must be placed
behind the axle to compensate for this.
YES NO
MAYBE
85%
Equal
Fig. A Car/Caravan
weight ratios

Swift Sterling Specifications

General

Brand	Swift
Model	Sterling
Category	Caravans
Language	English