TOWING CODE
25
Mirrors
The driver of the towing vehicle must have an
adequate view of the rear.
If there is no rear view through the caravan it is
essential that additional exterior towing mirrors
are fitted. This is mandatory in some European
countries and drivers can face instant fines if
extension mirrors are not fitted.
!
WARNING:
Any rear view mirror must
not project more than 250 mm outside:
a. the width of the caravan when being
towed.
b. the width of the towing vehicle when
driven solo.
Note:
Any rear view mirror fitted shall be
‘e’ marked and cover the field of view as
stipulated by type approval requirements
(Community Directive 2003/97 or 2005/27
or ECE Regulation 46.02 or Regulation 33
of the Road Vehicles (Construction & Use
Regulation 1986).
Moving off
Let the clutch in smoothly.
Allow more engine speed to produce the
power to move the additional weight of the
caravan.
Reduce wear and tear on clutch and
transmission by taking extra care.
Change gears smoothly.
Try not to jerk the clutch.
Reversing
When the towing vehicle is reversing, the
overrun device shaft is pushing in, applying the
brakes via the overrun lever, brake rod system,
bowden cables and the expander mechanism.
Fig. A Reversing
The backwards rotation of the brake drum
causes the secondary brake shoe to collapse
cancelling out the braking effect, allowing the
caravan to move backwards. At the same
time the transmission lever swings back and
compensates for the entire travel.
When reversing up a slope or on a loose
surface the brakes may apply themselves,
Correct maintenance and set up of the brakes
will help prevent this. Incorrect adjustment
of the wheel brakes or linkages will result in
making reversing difficult.
Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved
with practice and should be first attempted in
a large open area (Fig. A).
Speed limits
Single carriageways: 50mph
Motorways (including dual carriageways):
60mph
MOVING OFF
Summary of Contents for Basecamp 2018
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