Towing Guide - Flipbook - Page 20
WHEN UNHITCHING FROM THE CAR
Note: If the ground is uneven you may need to level the caravan
from side to side using a spirit level or level indicator as a guide.
The corner steadies are not intended to level the caravan, and
any substantial cross slope may have to be countered using a
ramped block under the wheel/s.
1.
Engage the hand brake on the car and turn off the car’s engine
2.
Engage the caravan’s handbrake and disengage the stabiliser if fitted
3.
Lower the caravan jockey wheel
4.
Clamp the shaft of the jockey wheel
5.
Chock the caravan wheels, particularly if on a slope
6.
Disconnect the electrical system (make sure that the cable is not left to trail
on the ground)
7.
Raise the front of the caravan on the jockey wheel whilst releasing the
coupling clear of the hitch ball
8.
Unclip the breakaway cable and stow carefully (tripping hazard)
9.
Drive the car away from the caravan (or MOVE the caravan away from the
towball)
10.
Use the jockey wheel to level the caravan front to back
11.
Lower the corner steadies, using pads if the ground is not firm.
12.
Remove the towing mirrors if the car is to be driven without towing.
20 NCC Caravan Towing Guide
