Towing Guide - Flipbook - Page 19
16.
Recheck
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
Check the pitch and
collect any chocks
and corner steady pads
18.
Fit your towing
mirrors before going
out onto the road
Fit your towing mirrors to
both sides of the towcar.
The law requires you to be
able to see 20m to the rear
and 4m width to the rear
of the caravan
And – just before you leave – always check...
Walk all around the caravan to ensure that 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 that the breakaway cable is correctly attached.
You can now release the caravan handbrake!
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