Stabilisers; Road Lighting; Types Of Tyres Fitted; Tyre Wear And Damage - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

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Caravan & Tow Vehicle
2.3.9

Stabilisers

A stabiliser should never be used to try to improve a caravan/towing vehicle combination that has poor
stability as instability may appear at higher speed.
However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable caravan/towing vehicle combination more
comfortable and easier to handle.
▲ Holes should not be drilled in either the coupling head or 'A' Frame members without prior
consultation with the chassis manufacturers.
If you do find your outfit snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as far as possible,
slow down gently and avoid braking if possible.

2.3.10 Road lighting

For your information the wiring
diagrams for the two 7-pin 12N
(black) and 12S (grey) connectors
plus that of the single 13 pin (black)
connector are shown.
All caravans manufactured after 1st
September 2008 will be fitted with a
single 13 pin lead. Where the
connector for the car does not match
that of the caravan an adaptor or
replacement cable will be required.
Please ask your supplying retailer for
more information.

2.3.11 Types of tyres fitted

The tyres fitted by Bailey Caravans
are suitable for towing at sustained
speeds of up to 81 mph (130 kph) to
allow for use in countries which permit
this speed.
Radial and cross ply tyres should
never be mixed. It is dangerous and
can cause snaking. Fit only tyres that
are of the identical specification on
each side.

2.3.12 Tyre Wear and Damage

The legal requirements for tread depth (1.6mm) on motor vehicles apply also to caravans.
In order to equalise wear it is suggested that wheels be balanced and changed around from time to
time. When caravans are not in use for extended periods, wheels and tyres should be removed and
stored in dry conditions and away from the outside elements. Alternatively caravans should be jacked
up to relieve the load from the tyres.
It is dangerous to neglect tyre damage. Should you detect a blister, rupture or cut exposing the casing,
or if it has suffered a violent impact (for example against a kerb), such that there is a risk of internal
damage, it is advisable to have it examined by a tyre specialist as soon as possible.
▲ The caravan industry recommends that, for safety reasons tyres more than 7 years old
from the date of manufacture be replaced, but preferably replaced at 4 years old. The
tyres may have deteriorated by this time, regardless of tread depth.
2-10
12N (BLACK)
1
6
2
7
5 3
4
12S (GREY)
1
6
2
7
3
5
4
TUBES
PINS
7 pin connectors
8
9
7
10
6
1
11
4 2
5
12
13
3
13 pin connector
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW L/H INDICATOR
2 BLUE REAR FOG LAMP
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EARTH)
4 GREEN R/H INDICATOR
5 BROWN R/H SIDE TAIL
6 RED STOP LAMP
7 BLACK L/H SIDE TAIL
TERMINAL COLOUR FUNCTION
1 YELLOW REVERSING LIGHT
2 BLUE NO CONNECTION
3 WHITE COMMON RETURN
(EXCEPT FRIDGE)
4 GREEN INTERIOR
5 BROWN NO CONNECTION
6 RED FRIDGE
7 BLACK RETURN FOR FRIDGE
ONLY
KEY:
1 Left-hand direction -
7 Left-hand rear position
indicator light
2 Rear fog light
3 Common return for core
Nos. 1, 2 and 4 to 8 8 Reversing light
4 Right-hand direction
9 Continuous power supply
indicator light 10 Power supply controlled
5 Right-hand rear position
and marker lights, and rear
11 Return for core No. 10
registration-plate 12 Coding for coupled trailer
illumination device
13 Return for core No. 9
6 Stop lights 14 No allocation
and marker lights, and
rear registration-plate
illumination device
by ignition switch