Before The Journey; Wheel Arch Insert; Coupling The Caravan - Adria caravan User Manual

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Before the journey

5.1

Wheel arch insert

Warning!
Danger of injuries from parts flying around
Remove the wheel arch inserts before driving with the caravan and stow them away
safely.
5.2

Coupling the caravan

Warning!
Risk of injury when coupling and manoeuvring
Make sure nobody is between the towing vehicle and caravan when manoeuvring and
coupling.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the coupling
Do not couple or uncouple the caravan with the overrun device shaft pressed in.
Observe the maximum allowable nose weight and the maximum allowable rear axle
load of the towing vehicle. Refer to the vehicle documents belonging to the towing vehi-
cle and the caravan for the allowable limits. These must not be exceeded.
Do not use the stabilizer lever on couplings as manoeuvring assistance (if fitted).
Do not grease friction pads. Greasy friction pads cannot create the weaving stabilizing
effect. This weaving stabilizing effect is only ensured when the tow ball on the towing
vehicle is kept clean and free from grease.
Do not lubricate the cup of the AKS safety coupling.
Do not lubricate the ball on the tow bar.
Make sure the friction pads remain free from oil and grease when lubricating moving
parts of the safety coupling.
Couple the caravan. The tow ball and cup must grip each other and not just lay over
each other. The cup must clamp the complete tow ball.
Hang the breakaway cable around the ball head of the tow ball or in the fastening lug of
the towing vehicle when using a removable tow bar. Always check the cable length: A
longer cable must not drag on the ground and apply the brakes. A shorter cable must
not apply the brakes when going around corners.
Crank the jockey wheel in completely and then pull it up as high as possible in the
mounting. Position the running wheel parallel to the driving direction and pointing
towards the towing vehicle.
Connect the light/power plug to the socket of the towing vehicle. Make sure the plug
locks in properly.
Run the light/power supply cable in a loose loop over the coupling. Make sure the cable
does not drag on the ground and is not tensioned.
Make sure the ball of the tow bar is locked completely in the coupling. The green safety
marking on the coupling must be visible.
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