Unhitching - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

iii. Lower the corner steadies as a safety measure to stabilise the caravan. Chock the un-punctured
wheel on the opposite side of the caravan to prevent any movement.
iv. Slacken off the wheel bolts by no more than one quarter of a turn on the wheel that requires
changing. Do not fully undo them.
v. Place the jack plate under the axle tube as near as possible to the main longitudinal member.
Where AL-KO Jack Brackets are fitted only use either an AL-KO Side Lift or Scissor Jack.
vi. Jack up the caravan until the wheel for removal is just off the ground.
vii. Remove the wheel nuts and remove the wheel.
viii. Fit the spare wheel, then reverse the above procedure. Ensure that the wheel bolts are all fitted,
and tightened in the correct sequence to the right torque (see page 2-11 for tightening sequence
and torque setting).
ix. Remember to tighten all bolts to the correct torque and re-check after 50kms/30 miles.
▲ Under no circumstances should the corner steadies be used as a jack they are only a
means of stabilising the caravan.

2.3.17 Unhitching

Do not pitch in a position in which your outfit will obstruct other people.
Try to choose an area that is dry, reasonably level and preferably with a hard base.
If you have no alternative but to pitch on a slope ensure that, for when you leave, you are facing down
the slope.
It is good practice to chock the wheels of the caravan when parked on a slope even though the caravan
brakes are applied.
Fully apply the caravan handbrake.
Unclamp and lower the jockey wheel to the ground.
Re-clamp it in this position. Operate the button on the hitch head and move the handle forward to
release the mechanism. Operate the jockey wheel handle until the coupling head is clear of the towing
ball.
▲ Serious damage will occur unless the button is depressed first and the handle lifted forward
before the caravan is lifted manually. This prevents the noseweight being transmitted
through the button.
Re-clamp jockey wheel if necessary.
Disconnect the secondary braking cable.
Disconnect the two 7 pin plugs and return them to their holders.
Replace towball cover.
Park your vehicle alongside the caravan on the offside.
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