Towing; Speed Limits P; Pulling Away P; Caravan Handling P - Bailey Unicorn Owner's Manual

and the secondary braking cable is connected.
25. Adjust the car's driving mirrors from the driving seat
to ensure good rearward visibility.
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7. TOWING

Speed Limits
Where a lower limit is not in force, caravans may be towed
at up to a maximum of 50 mph on single carriageways or
60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways.
Pulling Away
Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move
the additional weight of the caravan.
Let the clutch out smoothly
Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by
taking extra care.
Change gears smoothly
Try not to jerk the clutch
Caravan Handling
Allow for the caravan being slightly wider than the car.
Allow additional distance from the kerb with caravan
wheels so that they are not "bumped".
When passing other vehicles allow more than normal
clearance for driving solo.
Overtaking and stopping distances are increased when
you are towing.
Always indicate in plenty of time before carrying out any
manoeuvre.
Allow longer to accelerate up speed prior to overtaking.
Allow for the vehicle being twice its normal length.
Do not suddenly swing out.
Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible.
Use nearside wing mirror to check caravan has cleared
when overtaking.
Reversing
Proficiency at reversing can only be achieved with
practice and should be first attempted in a large open
area. Consider taking a suitable training course.
Motorway Driving
Caravans may not be towed in the outside lane of three
or four lane motorway (Reg 12(2) of the motorway Traffic
[England and Wales] Regulations 1982.)
Reduce speed in high winds, cross winds, downhill or in
poor visibility.
High sided vehicles such as lorries or coaches can cause
air buffeting, so extra care must be taken when passing
or being passed. Give as much space as is possible
between your caravan and the high sided vehicle.
Mirrors
The Law requires that the driver of the towing vehicle to
have an adequate view to the rear.
If there is no rear view through the caravan windows
it may be necessary to have additional exterior towing
mirrors fitted to provide a view along both sides of the
caravan. In some countries these additional mirrors are
a legal requirement.
Any rear view mirror must not project more than 200mm
outside