TOWING CODE
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CARAVAN HANDLING
Caravan handling
Allow for caravan being wider than car.
Do not bump kerb with caravan wheels.
When passing other vehicles allow more than
the normal clearance for driving solo.
Allow longer to get up speed to pass.
Allow for the outfit being twice its
normal length.
Do not suddenly swing out.
Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly
as possible.
Use nearside wing mirror to check caravan has
cleared when overtaking.
! WARNING: Take care not to foul or
ground caravan chassis whilst traversing
ramps or other obstacles.
Motorway driving
Important points
1. Caravans may not be towed in the out- side
lane of a three or four lane motorway. (Reg.
12(2) of the Motorway Traffic [England and
Wales] Regulations 1982).
2. Reduce Speed:
a. In high or cross winds
b. Downhill
c. In poor visibility
3. High sided vehicles cause air buffeting so
extra care must be taken when passing or
being passed. As much space as possible
should be given.
ALKO Spare wheel carrier tips
The caravan needs to be jacked to the
maximum lifting height to be able to withdraw
the wheel from the carrier.
Note: The side-lift jack has a maximum
lifting height of 375mm and the scissor jack
a maximum lifting height of 340mm.
Customers should also ensure that the
telescopic arms are kept well greased at all
times to guarantee ease of operation.
! WARNING: If it becomes necessary
to completely remove the carrier from the
chassis remember that the washers and
split pins are on the inside of the chassis as
well as the outside.
Note: On some models the spare wheel is
located in either the gas locker or under the
fixed bed.
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