Coachman 2022 User guide

2022
OWNERS HANDBOOK
& SERVICE SCHEDULE

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All Coachman models have been
certified by the National Caravan
Council for compliance with
stringent European Standards,
British Legislation and industry
set Codes of Practice, specifically
relating to health and safety issues.
The approval process covers the
testing and inspection of critical
areas of the product from fire safety,
weights and dimensions to gas,
electrics and ventilation.
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Contents
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Not all equipment described is fitted
to every derivative. To check your
individual specification please check
with the brochures and your dealer
or visit the Coachman website
(www.coachman.co.uk)
All the illustrations and descriptive
matter in this guide are intended to
give a general idea of the caravan.
Changing market and supply situations
may prevent us from maintaining exact
specification details in this guide and
we therefore reserve the right to alter
specifications as materials and
conditions demand.
Please check current details with
your dealer and inspect the caravan to
ensure it is satisfactory before purchase.
Dealers are not agents and have
absolutely no authority to bind Coachman
Caravan Company Limited by any express
or implied undertaking or representation.
For the most updated version of the
Owner’s Handbook please refer to:
www.coachman.co.uk
Introduction 3
Your Caravan 5
Security 9
Fitment of AL-KO Secure 10
Towing Code 13
Preparing for the Road 19
Pre-Tow Checklist 20
Coupling-Up Checklist 30
Towing & Driving 30
Pulling O 30
Caravan Handling 30
Reversing 31
Changing a Wheel 31
Safety & Security 33
Arrival at Site 34
Connecting Services 36
Water 37
Gas 42
Electricity 46
Control Panel 54
Caravan Equipment 64
Alde Heating/Water System 64
Refrigerator 69
Oven, Hob & Grill 110
Microwave 125
Smoke Alarm & CO2 Alarm 126
Toilet 133
Rooflights 138
Omnivent 138
Micro, Midi & Mini Heki 140
Entertainment System 144
Television & Radio Aerial 144
Security Alarm System 149
Beds & Bunks 156
Care of your Caravan 157
Cleaning 156
Storage 164
Maintenance 167
AL-KO Chassis 166
Servicing 170
Warranty 173
Service Schedule 178
Technical Data 186
Coachman Caravan Company Limited, Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, HU7 0XF

Welcome to
the world of caravans
You are now the owner of a Coachman
caravan. The User’s Guide has been
prepared for your guidance to help you
derive the greatest amount of pleasure from
the use of your caravan. It is recommended
that you read the pages of this guide
thoroughly so that you are fully conversant
with all the caravan systems. The major
proprietary components of the caravan
such as the chassis, heater, oven, water
heater, refrigerator and electrical control
systems all have their own comprehensive
operating instructions which should be
supplied with your caravan. It is strongly
recommended that you read these too as it
is not possible to include all the information
they contain in this handbook.
Your supplying dealer is responsible
for carrying out a thorough pre-delivery
inspection on your caravan and also
arranging for any warranty work or
routine servicing which may be required.
Authorised dealers will be able to supply
any replacement parts for your caravan
should the need arise, along with any
accessories you may require. Please note
it is not possible to purchase or obtain
replacement parts or accessories from
Coachman Caravan Company Limited,
they must be supplied by your dealer or
approved servicing centre.
It should be noted that distributors and
dealers are not the agents of Coachman
Caravan Company Limited and therefore,
are not authorised to bind the company
by any specific or implied undertaking or
representation.
Your caravan is covered by a 3 year
warranty. To activate this warranty your
selling dealer must complete with you
the online warranty registration at the
time of collection. It is a condition of this
warranty that a service and safety check
is carried out by your caravan dealer
at least once every year in accordance
with the National Caravan Council
recommendations. Refer to the service
schedule (page 178).
We are sure you will have many happy
times with your caravan but please
remember a happy carefree time is based
on proper, thorough and responsible
preparation, careful driving with regard to
the “Rules of the Road”, other road users
and above all ensuring your caravan is
in a first class roadworthy condition. It
is a condition of your warranty that your
caravan is serviced by an authorised
workshop once every twelve months and
that the service record in the back this
handbook, is maintained in accordance
with instructions.
Your Coachman caravan has been
designed as a recreational vehicle and is
intended for recreational use only. It is not
intended for living in, using for business
purposes, or hiring, and the Company
accepts no liability if the caravan is used for
any purposes other than holidays.
To ensure the very best quality and
reliability the caravan has been through an
extensive design and testing programme.
Therefore the Company accepts no liability
if the caravan is altered or modified in such
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a way that, in the Company’s opinion,
the changes would adversely aect
the reliability or functionality.
You should consult your dealer before any
additional equipment is fitted.
Repairs
If you damage your caravan or it should
require repairing for any reason, please
contact your supplying dealer. These
repairs must be carried out by an
authorised dealer or approved servicing
centre using Coachman genuine parts,
recommended sealant and following
Coachman procedures.
All Coachman caravans are classed as
portable and therefore all warranty work
requires the caravan to be delivered
and collected from the supplying dealer
or approved servicing centre. The cost
of transporting, towing or moving the
caravan to and from the place of repair is
the responsibility of the owner.
Warranty
All Coachman caravans carry a three year
manufacturer’s warranty. This warranty
applies to the UK and Northern Ireland.
During the first twelve months of
ownership the Coachman manufacturer’s
warranty will cover faults arising from
manufacturing defects but not those
which are the results of normal wear
and tear or accidental damage caused
by misuse of any component part of the
caravan. Exclusions also include tyres,
fuses, bulbs and proprietary products
which are covered by the respective
manufacturers’ own guarantee and
service arrangements.
In years two and three the warranty will
cover all original components of the
caravan including permanently fitted
equipment forming part of the original
manufacturer’s specification plus water
ingress and delamination.
The specific exclusions of the Coachman
Caravan Company Ltd Warranty
during years two and three are bright
work and all similar finishes, tables,
internal doors, hinges, knobs, window
catches, stays and associated fittings,
adjustments, bulbs, LED lighting and
electrical connections, entertainments/
communications system, microwaves,
taps, chrome work and mirrors.
Proprietary products which are covered
by the respective manufacturers’ own
guarantee and service arrangements.
The caravan is not covered if: the
manufacturer’s identification (17 digit
vehicle identification number) has been
removed or defaced. The Coachman
Three Year Manufacturer’s Warranty also
excludes the following:
•Failure due to reasons of fair wear
and tear
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Towing vehicles
When selecting a towing vehicle for
your caravan we strongly recommend
you check the NCC website
“Towcheck” www.towcheck.co.uk
to ensure your car and touring caravan
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•Damage resulting from accidents
•Misuse of any component
•Replacement of parts which have
reached the end of their eective
working life because of age
and/or usage
•Cleaning or adjustment of
any component
•Caravans used for hire or reward
•Caravans used for other than
recreational purposes, i.e. for living
in or business purposes
•T he cost of transporting the
caravan, by whatever means, to
the place of repair
•Any consequential cost or loss arising
•Damage by mould
•Damage by forces of nature
•Damage by vermin
All Coachman caravan warranties have
a requirement that a full annual service
is carried out by a competent service
centre. This service must be carried out
at least once every year in accordance
with the National Caravan Council’s
recommendations as detailed in the
service section of this handbook; failure
to do so will invalidate your Coachman
warranty.
Your Annual Service Record (page 178)
must be stamped accordingly and the
original VAT invoices and damp report
must be retained as proof that the
annual service has been carried out in
accordance with the warranty terms and
conditions.
The dealership from which you purchased
your caravan is liable for warranty repairs.
Any other approved dealer/workshop
may carry out work on a caravan at its
own convenience and discretion but is
not obliged to.
Water ingress
On every new Coachman caravan sold,
we oer a comprehensive 6 year water
ingress and delamination warranty:
• Water ingress between new and
6 years - Coachman Caravan
Company Limited will pay the total
labour costs and supply parts free
of charge providing there is a full
service history and the 6th service is
completed before the anniversary date
from the original date of purchase.
This applies to water ingress through
any permanently sealed joints.
If you purchase a Coachman caravan as
a used caravan, it is possible to transfer
the unexpired term of the warranty and
water ingress cover for up to six years
from the original date of purchase.
Please see rear of this handbook for
change of ownership form. This warranty
and oer is subject to the conditions,
terms and exclusions. A small charge will
be made for carrying out the transfer.
This transfer must be completed within 28
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days of change of ownership.
Additionally for 2015 onwards for the
first owner, Coachman make a 10 year
water ingress warranty:
• Water ingress between 6 and 10 years
Coachman will pay the total labour
cost and supply parts free of charge
provided there is a full service history
and the 3rd, 6th and 10th service were
carried out before the anniversary
date on the final year of this oer.
This applies to water ingress through
any permanently sealed joints.
To preserve this oer your annual services
in years 1- 6 have been carried out in line
with the service scheduling detailed.
In years 7, 8 and 9 are carried out within
90 days either side of the anniversary of
the date of purchase
NOTE: Caravan Movers
Any caravan mover fitted shall comply
with the design, fitment and safety
requirements of NCC Code of Practice
305. The installation of a caravan mover
shall be in accordance with the motor
mover manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
You should ensure you receive a signed
installation certificate of compliance
from the installer. Failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
NOTE: Self Levelling Systems
Any self-levelling system fitted shall
comply with the design, fitment and
safety requirements of the NCC Code
of Practice 308. The installation of
the self-levelling system shall be in
accordance with the self-levelling system
manufacturers installation instructions.
You should ensure you receive a signed
installation certificate of compliance
from the installer. Failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
Fire retardant foams
Under the condition of the Consumer
Protection Act 1987, the manufacturer
has a responsibility to ensure that their
product is as safe as possible.
With this in mind all caravans are
equipped with either Combustion
Modified High Resilient (C.M.H.R.)
foam cushions or sprung mattresses.
(These foams are very much safer from
a fire point of view than those previously
used. In addition all upholstery is made
of fire retardant fabric).
NOTE: Whilst this manual will describe
the general operation of the caravan,
we recommend that you refer to the
individual equipment manufacturers
manuals for detailed information.
CRIS registration and VIN chip
Caravan Registration
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his caravan has been security marked and
recorded under the Caravan Registration
and Identification Scheme that is recognised
by the Caravan Industry.
Shortly after purchasing this caravan you
should receive your Touring Caravan
Registration Document. It will be sent by
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post to your home address.
Your Touring Caravan Registration
Document will include a 17 character VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number), shown in
the top right hand corner. This 17 character
VIN will be permanently marked onto the
caravan chassis.
To protect yourself and your touring caravan,
never leave the Regsitration Document in
the caravan. For security
reasons keep it in
a safe place.
If you sell the caravan please follow
the instructions on the touring caravan
registration document.
If you do not receive a touring caravan
registration document, lose it, or any of
the details recorded are incorrect,
please contact:
CRiS
PO BOX 445. Aldershot. GU11 9FS
or tel: [phone]
VIN Chip Caravan
Identification
The caravan’s unique 17 character
VIN will be incorporated into VIN Chip
tamper evident labels; the master
VIN Chip label is situated on the front
nearside window to aid police checking,
another in the gas locker and
a maximum of 10 placed on the inside
of all windows (with the exception of
opaque windows).
Three electronic RFID chips containing
the individual identity of your caravan
are concealed within the caravan and
can only be read by using a specially
programmed RFID scanner.
Your local police can obtain the use of a
CRiS VIN Chip scanner by contacting
CRiS on Tel [phone].
Window Lozenge
Master Window Label
Gas Bottle Locker Warning Label
Alarm and tracking
(where fitted)
A security system developed by Phantom
for leisure vehicle security.
It’s the complete insurance rated alarm
and the latest Phantom Pro3 GPS
system, not only protecting your caravan
but bringing the ability to monitor and
control remotely.
Never again will you wonder if you set
the alarm. A simple secure app will
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show you the alarm status and allow
you to arm or disarm the alarm from
wherever you are.
My phantom your portal
The unique portal providing online
access to monitor your caravan. Login
via the Phantom website or download
our App on Android or Apple. You’ll be
able to check your location and battery
voltage as well as setting service mode.
Caravan information and your individual
Phantom Tracking device number.
Displays the location of your vehicle
which updates each time you move or
every 6 hours if stationary.
The portal will let you know when your
subscription ends and when it started.
Your mileage history graph will give you
readings linked to the ignition. If you
have a caravan then these readings are
calculated using our GPS data and can
be less accurate.
Reports monitor and store the voltage of
the leisure battery which is being used to
power the Phantom tracking unit for 30
days, this enables you to spot possible
issues with power drains, solar panel
eectiveness and predict when your
battery may need to be recharged.
Your battery dial, displays the
current voltage.
Online support
You can submit a support request on
our online system. You can monitor
all chat responses and view your
whole conversation.
Phantom our app
Visit the Apple Appstore or Google Play
Store to download the Phantom App
where you can:
a) Overview
Overview is your account information,
the date your subscriptions end,
caravan info etc.
b) View
View your caravan location.
c) Reports
View the mileage history and battery
history of your caravan where applicable.
d) Service
1. Temporarily disable power or
alarm alerts.
2. Place your caravan into service mode
for a period of time.
3. Select which alerts you wish
to disable.
e) Viewers
Manage who can see your caravans
location. Friends and family if you want
them to monitor your vehicles.
Alarm
Your alarm is connected to the tracking
system. We notify you via a call if the
alarm goes o. You can arm and disarm
the alarm from the app.
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Shield
The shield function can be used to alert
users to movement of the caravan,
which can be easily enabled or disabled.
Please note:
1) You must enable notifications for this
to work.
2) Shield only sends a notification to any
devices that are logged into the
myphantom app.
It does not send an alert to the call centre.
On Android go into apps and select
your app. It should give you
notifications options.
24-7 monitoring of your
caravan
Phantom systems are designed
exclusively with Caravaners in mind,
providing features now and in the future
to match any tracking needs.
The ‘Pro3’ checks into Phantom’s central
server twice a day, every day. It reports
its position and battery level as well
as recording any mileage travelled.
It has a unique sim card allowing it to
utilise any network, providing unrivalled
communications across the UK and over
28 European countries.
All this information is accessed through
our online portal or Android ‘App’ and
Apple App.
You or your family can check where the
van is and its current battery level as well
a historical 30 day graph of voltage levels
- great for keeping your eye open for any
unexpected events. This will also help
ensure longer battery life by showing
users when their battery needs charging.
Text and phone calls confirm any alerts
or power cuts.
More information is available from
www.myphantom.uk.net
Security
VIN (Vehicle Identification
Number)
Record your caravan VIN which can
be found stamped on the underside of
the drawbar or on one of the eye level
windows. Make a note of this number
in the space provided at the front of this
guide and make a separate note of the
number to keep safe at home.
Caravan theft
The theft of a caravan can occur in the
most unlikely circumstances; from a
motorway service area, even from an
owner’s driveway.
Secure all windows and doors when your
caravan is unoccupied, even if only for a
short length of time.
Additional security
Some models come as standard with
the AL-KO Secure wheel clamping
device. While some models have the
AL-KO Secure receiver fitted as standard
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and the AL-KO Secure device can be
purchased from your dealer. Alternatively
consider fitting any device which might
deter or prevent intrusion by thieves.
A hitch lock cover prevents towing of
the caravan.
Fitment of
AL-KO Secure
• Align the wheel so that the receiver
can be seen in the centre of the rim
opening. DO NOT use the rim opening
in which the tyre valve is fitted. (Fig 1)
• Unscrew the plastic cap from the
receiver and store in the tool kit box.
(When AL-KO Secure is not in use,
always screw the plastic cap in place).
(Fig 2)
• Insert the locking bolt into the rim
specific insert. (Fig 3)
• Insert the locking bolt socket key.
(Fig 4)
• Line up the locking bolts and
assembly with the receiver. (Fig 5)
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Fig.3
Fig.1 Fig.4
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• Tighten the locking bolt socket using
the wheel spanner provided (or torque
wrench as shown) to wheel torque
(Ideally 86 Nm). (Fig 6)
• Remove the locking bolt socket key.
(Fig 7)
• Insert barrel lock. (Fig 8)
• Hold the lock fast and lock. (Fig 9)
• The AL-KO Secure is now
fitted. (Fig 10)
Twin axle caravans
Fit the front lock first by aligning the
wheel so the receiver can be seen in
the centre of the rim opening. Chock
front wheel and opposite wheel. Jack
the caravan (preferably using the AL-KO
side lift jack) until the rear wheel is
clear of the ground. Fit the second
lock by aligning the wheel as
described previously.
Free crime prevention
Advice on securing your caravan,
protecting your valuables, property
marking, either at home or whilst on
site, can be obtained from the Crime
Prevention Oicer through your local
Police Station.
AL-KO galvanised chassis
The AL-KO chassis fitted to your
Coachman is constructed from high
quality, hot dip galvanised steel.
The axles and suspension are comprised
of 3 rubber elements within a hexagonal
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tube. Additional AL-KO Octagon Shock
Absorbers are fitted as standard for
increased damping and improved
road holding.
Braking system
The braking system comprises a rod
operated overrunning device with
expander mechanism and adjuster box.
An automatic reversing system with a
spring-loaded reverse lever is attached
to the adjuster box.
The system also incorporates a link
device, which gives added safety to
the handbrake operation when parking
on a reverse slope or steep hill. Brake
adjustment should be carried out
by your dealer.
Body shell
Coachman caravans are manufactured
using Advanced Bonding Construction.
The bodies are made from the highest
quality materials. The floor is constructed
from a styrofoam plywood sandwich
impregnated with anti-damp and rot
compounds and adhesives. The roof is
bonded but to maximise integrity it has
a floating outer aluminium skin which
allows it to expand and contract under
climatic conditions without putting
excessive pressure on the front, side
and rear joints.
Under some conditions the roof may
appear rippled. This is not detrimental
to the bonding process, and allows
natural expansion and contraction of
the vehicle structure.
The wall comprises an insulated
foam sandwich having a pre-coated
aluminium exterior surface and a coated
plywood interior finish. Framing is
positioned within the sandwich to
add strength.
The very latest ‘state of the art’ presses are
employed to produce the extremely well
insulated, robust, yet lightweight sections.
Windows are all of a dual glazed acrylic
construction and the door frames
are extruded aluminium. Fronts and
backs are moulded acrylic capped ABS
construction for strength and lightness.
Each caravan is fitted, as standard with
an awning channel as an integral part
of the aluminium roof and body side
moulding. If it is found necessary to fit
additional attachments care must be
taken to ensure any holes that are drilled
in the outside of the body are correctly
sealed (this should be carried out only by
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Warning
Holes must not be drilled into the
chassis. When purchasing a stabiliser
or other equipment, consult your dealer
who will advise you.
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an approved dealership).
Awnings which employ rubber sucker or
Pole Pad attachments rather than screw
fixings are recommended.
On NO account should screws be
permitted to enter the shell sandwich
(from inside).
All Coachman caravans are classified
as Grade 3 thermal insulation.
This means that with an outside
temperature of -15ºC the internal
temperature can be raised to 20ºC
within 4 hours of starting the heating.
Exterior doors
Your Coachman caravan is fitted with
either the Holzhauer one piece door or
the Seitz exterior door.
Firstly and most importantly, the door
must not be slammed.
When closing the door from the outside,
the handle should be pulled and the door
pushed to with one hand. With the other
hand, pressure should be applied to the
front of the handle surround then the
handle should be released and you will
hear a click. This indicates that the door
is shut.
When closing the door from the inside,
you should move the lever down, pull the
door closed firmly then release the lever.
Towing Code
Driving licence entitlement
If you passed your car test before 1st
January 1997 you are generally entitled
to drive a vehicle and trailer combination
up to 8,250kg maximum authorised mass
(MAM). This is the weight of a vehicle or
trailer including the maximum load that
can be carried safely when it’s being
used on the road.
If you passed your driving test after
1st January 1997 and have an ordinary
category B (car) licence, you can:
• Drive a vehicle up to 3,500kg MAM
towing a trailer of up to 750kg MAM
• Tow a trailer over 750kg MAM as long
as the combined MAM of the trailer
and towing vehicle is no more than
3,500kg
For anything heavier you need to take a
category B+E driving test.
From 19th January 2013, drivers passing
a category B (car) test can tow:
• Small trailers weighing no more
than 750kg
• A trailer over 750kg as long as the
combined weight of the trailer and
towing vehicle is no more than
3,500kg MAM
If you want to tow a trailer weighing
more than 750kg, when the combined
weight of the towing vehicle and trailer is
more than 3,500kg, you’ll have to pass a
further test and get B+E entitlement on
your licence.

Payloads for UK Touring
Caravans
The Code of Practice has been prepared
by the National Caravan Council and
formulated with input from industry
experts. The Code of Practice applies to
UK specification touring caravans and
applies for NCC certification to 2012 VIN
onwards touring caravans.
The Code of Practice provides for the
requirements for European Whole
Vehicle Type Approval EWVTA,
(The Framework Directive) and the
directives referenced therein.
Definition of terms
Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass
(MTPLM) lower limit
The fully laden mass of the caravan in the
manufacturer’s standard specification
which enables the caravan to be matched
to a wider range of towing vehicles.
Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass
(MTPLM) upper limit
This mass takes into account specific
operating conditions including factors
such as the strength of the materials,
load capacity of the tyres, etc. This mass
must not be exceeded.
Mass in Running Order – (MRO)
Mass of the caravan equipped to the
manufacturer’s standard specification
plus the following:
a) LPG
The mass of the recommended gas
storage tank(s) when filled to 100% of
the permissible maximum capacity.
A mass of 10kg per cylinder is assumed
and the number of cylinders is equal to
the number of connections at
the regulator.
b) Fluids
The mass of the liquids normally
remaining in the systems:
1. Central heating system – full;
Please take care to ensure that
you have allowed for the masses
of all items you intend to carry in
the caravan e.g. optional equipment
and personal eects such as clothing,
food, pets, bicycles, sailboards, sports
equipment etc.
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Warning
Under no circumstances should
the maximum technically permissible
laden mass (MTPLM) be exceeded.
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A weight plate upgrade can be
requested to the ‘upper MTPLM’ by the
original owner of the caravan and within
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2. Freshwater – any fixed water storage
tank(s) – empty;
3. Toilet system flushing tank – empty;
4. Toilet system holding tank – empty;
5. Essential fluids for the use of any other
items of standard equipment – full.
c) Electricity supply
4kg for the low voltage connection cable.
NOTE: No payload allowance is
included in the MRO for a full water
heater or fresh water tank(s). It is
recommended that you tow with the
water heater empty.
User payload
The user payload allows for items
common to all occupants, such as food,
cutlery, pots, pans, clothing, footwear,
bedding, sports equipment etc.
The user payload shall not be less than:
10L + 10N + 50(kg) Where:
L is the overall length of the caravan in
metres excluding draw gear as given
in ISO 612.
N is the sum of all standard and
optional berths.
The mass of the auxiliary battery is not
included in the MRO and therefore forms
part of the User Payload.
Typical example of weights (Kg)
Kettle 0.5 Aquaroll (Empty) 5
Bed linen 6 Waste bin 1
Crockery 5 Toilet fluid etc. 2.5
Saucepans 3 Cutlery 2
Wastemaster 6 Battery 25
Optional equipment
Items made available by the
manufacturer over and above the
standard specification of the caravan.
The manufacturer shall specify the mass
of each factory fitted item of optional
equipment available including the mass
of any fluids required for their safe and
proper use.
Alternatively the manufacturer can
specify a maximum optional payload
Warning
The mass of the caravan in running
order (MRO) contains provision
for the masses of liquids, gas etc.
(see mass in running order in user
handbook). Part of this provision can
also be utilised as additional payload
if for example you wish to travel with
water tanks empty (if fitted) or with
no gas cylinder.
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available. The user can then choose any
options up to this limit.
In either case this mass shall be added
to the user payload.
Nose weight
The part of the weight of the caravan
supported by the rear of the
towing vehicle.
When measuring the nose weight, it is
important that the caravan is loaded
and level. Do not place extra items
indiscriminately into the caravan after
this adjustment has been made.
The caravan is intended to be towed
slightly nose heavy. The nose weight can
be adjusted by distribution of the load
within the caravan. You must not exceed
the maximum nose weight rating of the
hitch head, which is usually a maximum
of 100kg (please refer to the detailed
vehicle specifications), or that of the
towing vehicle as stated in the towing
vehicle’s manufacturer’s handbook.
The caravan’s nose weight should be as
high as practical; taking into account
the towing vehicle and caravan nose
weight limits.
Towing vehicle terms
Kerb weight:
The weight of the towing vehicle as
defined by the vehicle manufacturer.
The Caravan and Towing Vehicle
Weight Ratio
This can be determined by calculation
and is equal to:
actual laden mass of caravan
kerb weight of towing vehicle x 100%
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The mass of optional equipment
only includes equipment that is
fitted in the factory by the caravan
manufacturer. It does not include the
mass of any equipment that is fitted
to the caravan by the dealership or
any other party.
The weight of any equipment
fitted after the caravan has left
the manufacturer forms
part of the User Payload.
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Measurement of
nose weight:
Nose weight may be measured using
a proprietary brand of nose weight
indicator. Such equipment is obtainable
from your caravan dealer.
All proprietary measuring devices will
have tolerances and therefore give
diering readings.
Another simple method is to use
bathroom scales under the coupling
head with a piece of wood between the
coupling head and the scales, of such
length that the caravan floor is horizontal
with the jockey wheel raised.
Nose weight can be adjusted simply by
distribution of weights in the caravan.
(See Loading)
Insurance
Compulsory third party insurance cover
is required by the Road Traic Act for a
caravan and this is normally provided by
the towing car insurance policy, but it is
essential that you ensure your car policy
is not invalidated by towing.
Do not forget to take out separate
insurance cover on the caravan
and contents.
Loading and distribution
of weight
Under no circumstances should the
MTPLM of this caravan be exceeded.
When the towing vehicle and caravan
are fully laden and “ready to go” the
towing vehicle should be level as
reasonable practice. If the nose of the
caravan is high at the start of your
journey you may experience snaking and
on rough and uneven ground the rear of
the caravan could catch the road.
Caravans should be loaded so that
the nose weight of the caravan is
in accordance with the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendation. Also
under no circumstances should it exceed
the maximum hitch weight shown in the
specification for the caravan.
Heavy items should be stowed as close
to the axle as possible and lightweight
items, such as bedding, should be loaded
Warning
The law requires that caravans &
their towing vehicles & the loads they
carry must be in such a condition
that no danger or nuisance is caused.
(Regulation 100 of the Road and
Vehicles (Construction and Use)
Regulations 1986).
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at the rear. Try to stow bulky tinned
supplies in the lower kitchen cupboards
or even in the bottom of the bed boxes
until you arrive at your final destination.
Please note that the roller catches and
spring loaded doors are only to keep the
door closed and not to stop items falling
out of lockers and on to work surfaces.
Only light items should be stowed high
up in the roof lockers. Ensure that all
items are secure and will not move
around while on tow .
Towing vehicle’s rear
suspension
It is important that the towing vehicle’s
rear suspension is not deflected
excessively by the nose weight on the
tow ball. If it is excessive the steering
and stability will be aected.
The greater the towing vehicle’s tail
overhang (the distance between the rear
axle and the tow ball) the greater the
eect the nose weight will have on the
towing vehicle’s rear suspension.
After trying out the caravan it may be
found that stiening of the vehicle’s rear
suspension is necessary - note that this
may give the towing vehicle a firmer ride
when not towing.
There are a number of suspension aids
available and advice should be sought
on which to use and how to fit.
It is important to ensure that the caravan
is towed either level or slightly nose
down. This is particularly important on
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Stability
The most common causes of poor
stability include:
a)
Worn shock absorbers or loose
suspension components on the
towing vehicle.
b) Towing vehicle springs too soft.
c) Insuicient nose weight.
d) Nose of caravan is towing too high.
e) Incorrect loading.
f) Incorrect tyre pressures on car
or caravan.
Tyres and Pressures
The tyres fitted to your caravan will
operate with complete safety at the UK
maximum speed limit of 60 mph, but the
tyres are rated to 130 km/hr. The tyres
on your caravan must be operated at
the pressures indicated on the caravan’s
specification sheet. Remember that the
towing vehicle tyres should be inflated to
the ‘heavy loaded’ pressure given in the
vehicle manufacturers’ Service, Warranty
& Technical Data manual.
NOTE: Pressures should only be
checked when the tyres are cold, not
after a journey or if the vehicle has been
standing in the sun.
Tyre Tread
This caravan is subject to the same
criteria applied to car tyres, namely, the
minimum tread should be 1.6 mm around
the total circumference and across the
entire width of the tyre, as per standard
motor vehicle requirements.
Brakes/Breakaway cable
A breakaway cable is fitted so that in the
case of the caravan becoming detached
from the car it immediately applies the
brakes. Always ensure the breakaway
cable is secured to the towing vehicle.
Refer to breakaway cable section.
Snaking
This is a term used to denote an unstable
car and caravan combination where the
caravan ‘weaves’ from side to side often
causing a similar swaying movement in
the car itself.
Causes:
I. Unsuitable or unbalanced outfit.
II. Incorrect loading or weight
distribution.
III. Excessive speed especially downhill.
IV. Side winds.
V. Overtaking.
VI. Being overtaken by a large fast
moving vehicle.
VII. Erratic driving.
VIII. Insuicient tyre pressure.
IX. Incorrect vehicle tow ball height
X. Worn stabiliser pads or tow ball.