NCC Guide to towing with an EV - Manual / Resource - Page 12
WHEN HITCHING TO THE CAR
15. Check
Check all lights, indicators,
reversing lights etc on
the car and the caravan
are working correctly. If
necessary, seek assistance
to con昀椀rm.
16. Re-check
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Re-check the coupling,
breakaway cable and
electrical connection(s)
before the caravan brake
lever is released. If using
the AL-KO ATC system,
check the indicator light is
showing green.
17. Collect up
Check the pitch and collect
up any chocks and corner
steady pads.
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18. Fit your towing
mirrors
Before going out on to
the road 昀椀t your towing
mirrors to both sides of the
tow car. The law requires
you to be able to see 20m
to the rear and 4m width
to the rear of the caravan.
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And – just before you leave – remember these additional checks
Walk all around the caravan to ensure all the doors, windows, lockers and roof lights
are closed and locked, and the TV aerial mast is retracted. Check that any mains
hook-up is disconnected and the gas supply is turned off at the cylinder shut-off
valve. Return to the coupling and CHECK AGAIN that the hitch is fully secured, and
the breakaway cable is correctly attached.
You can now release the caravan handbrake.
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