The Tyre Law; Pre Tow Check List & Hitch Up For Aks3004 Stabiliser - Swift Tourer Owner's Handbook Manual

P R E-T OW CH EC K L IS T

THE TYRE LAW

PLEASE NOTE: Sales literature/ Technical
Handbooks publish recommended tyre
pressures for the MTPLM only (fully laden
condition). It is not possible to publish tyre
pressures for any other load condition other
than the MTPLM.
Tyre types
It is illegal to mix tyres of a different
construction on the same axle.
Note: Although the caravan may be fitted with
the same type of tyre as the towing vehicle,
the pressures specified are different. All charts
show values for cars and are therefore not
applicable for caravans.
Pressures displayed on tyre walls apply ONLY
in North America and Canada.
Wheels
Caravan wheel bolts supplied with your
caravan should be tightened to a torque of
88Nm (65lb/ft) on steel wheels or 130Nm
(96lb/ft) on alloy wheels and should be
checked with the use of a torque wrench
regularly. Only use a spare wheel and tyre of
the type and size provided with you caravan.
NOTE: Please remember to check the wheel
bolt torque setting regularly.
Wheel rims
Two sizes of wheel rims are used 5.5J x 14
and 6J x 15, the rim sizes are the same for
both steel and alloy rim, incorporating a double
safety hump which conforms to European
safety standards. Check the size on your
caravan before replacing a rim.
24
Hitch head load capacity
The maximum vertical static load which can
be put upon the hitch head when connected
is 100kg. Please refer to the technical data
in your handbook. (But see also vehicle
manufacturer's weight limits on towball
loading.)
PRE-TOW CHECKLIST AND HITCH-UP
FOR AKS 3004 STABILISER
Fig. A
Check gas locker, battery locker and cassette
toilet doors are secure.
Check wheelnuts, tyre pressures and tyre
conditions.
Fully raise all four corner steadies. (Fig. A).
Pick up any levelling pads or levelling boards.
Check rooflights/vents are securely closed.
Ensure television aerial is lowered.
Switch off gas supply and change over to 12v
electricity if required.
Lock the caravan exterior door.
Fig. B