IWT Eventa Series Instruction Manual

Eventa User Handbook
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IMPORTANT
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Eventa User Handbook
_________________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT
If you sell your trailer, please pass t is book on to t e new owner
________________________________________________________________________________
Iss06 (N.E)

Eventa User Handbook
Models Covered By t is Publication:
Eventa M
Eventa L Tandem
Eventa L Tri-axle
All Eventa models are fitted with brakes and have a MGW (Maxim m Gross weight) of 3500Kg.
Used correctly and maintained to this handbook, yo r trailer sho ld give many years of safe and
reliable service. If yo are in do bt abo t any of the instr ctions, please contact yo r distrib tor or
o r c stomer care department.
Please enter the following information for yo r own records:
Trailer Model:
Variant:
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Maximum Gross Weight (MGW):
3500 kg
Payload:
Unladen weight:
Coupling Key No.:
Door Key No:
Datatag Serial No:
Drawbar security
number:
Manufacturers plate
The trailer is fitted with a Man fact rer’s Plate on the right hand side drawbar which will show the
following information:
•The man fact rers name and address details
•The model n mber
•The trailer serial n mber
•Maxim m gross weight for the trailer

Contents:
1.1 Introd ction
1.2 C stomer Care
1.3 Accompanying Literat re
1.4 Sec rity
1.5 Warranty
1.5.1 Warranty Claims
1.5.2 G arantee Registration Card
1.6 Safety
1.7 Glossary of Terms
2. Towing
2.1.1 Understanding yo r Trailer
2.1.2 Recommended tow ball height
2.1.3 Nose Weight
2.2 Pre-Hitching p Checks
2.3 Attaching the trailer to the towing vehicle
2.3.1 Co pling Instr ctions
2.3.1.1 50mm Ball Co plings
2.3.1.2 Eye Co plings
2.3.2 Mirrors
2.3.3 TV Antenna
2.3.4 Final checks before moving off
2.4 Reversing
2.5 Detaching the trailer and parking
2.5.1 Parking the Trailer
2.5.2 Detaching the Trailer
2.6 Driving
2.6.1 Driving Licence
2.6.2 Towing Speed
2.6.3 Stability
2.6.4 Snaking
2.7 Stabilisers
3.1 Eventa Living Area Man al
3.2 The Water System
3.2.1 Man al Water
3.2.2 Electrically P mped Water System
3.2.2.1 Filling the Water Tank
3.2.2.2 Priming the System
3.2.2.3 Water P mp Tro bleshooting
3.2.2.4 Ro tine Maintenance
3.2.2.5 Cleaning the system
3.2.2.6 Draining and Winterisation of the Water System
3.2.3 Waste Water
3.3 Gas System
3.3.1 Gas Cylinders
3.3.2 General Information
3.3.3 Gas Safety
3.3.4 Changing the Gas Cylinders

3.3.5 Gas Leaks
3.3.6 Ventilation
3.4 Electrics
3.4.1 Electrics 12v
3.4.1.1 Towing Vehicle Power
3.4.1.2 Control Panel
3.4.1.3 Battery Charging
3.4.1.4 To charge the battery with 230v hook p
3.4.1.5 Removing and Replacing the Battery
3.4.2 Electrics 230v
3.4.2.1 Mains Distrib tion Box
3.4.2.2 Flexible S pply Cable
3.4.2.3 Connecting
3.4.2.4 Periodic Inspection
3.4.2.5 Generators
3.5 Table & Lower Bed
3.5.1 Lower Bed Assembly
3.5.2 Table reassembly
3.6 B nk Bed, Ladder & Safety Net
3.7 Shower Unit
3.8 Acrylic Windows
3.8.1 Window Catches and Stays
3.8.2 Window Blinds
3.9 Roof Light Hatch
3.9.1 Roof Light Flyscreen and Blind
3.10 Fire and Safety Preca tions
3.10.1 Children
3.10.2 Fire Exting ishers
3.10.3 In case of fire
3.10.4 Smoke and carbon dioxide alarms
3.10.5 Ventilation
3.10.6 Petrol/Diesel F mes
3.10.7 Original Eq ipment Appliances
3.10.8 Portable Appliances
3.10.9 Modifications
4 Eventa Living Eq ipment
4.1 Tr ma Ultrastore Gas Water Heater
4.2 Tr matic E 2400 Gas Warm Air Heater
4.3 Dometic RM 5310 Absorption Refrigerator
4.4 Dometic SMEV PI 0913 3 B rner Hob
4.5 Thetford Spinflo MK3 Mini Grill, Gas 4 B rner & Grill
4.6 Avtex L185DR TV & DVD Player
4.7 ThetfordC-200 CW Man al Fl sh Toilet
4.8 Thetford C-200 CS Electric Fl sh Toilet
4.9 Thetford Porta Potti Q be 345 Toilet
5. Eventa Horse Area
5.1 Rear Ramp Operation
5.1.1 Understanding yo r Ramp

5.1.2 Opening the ramp
5.1.3 Closing the ramp
5.1.4 Locking the ramp
5.2 Ramp Gates
5.2.1 Understanding yo r Ramp Gates
5.2.2 Opening the Ramp Gates
5.2.3 Closing the Ramp Gates
5.3 Partitions.
5.3.1 Understanding yo r Partitions
5.3.2 Operation
5.3.2.1 Opening the partition
5.3.2.2 Closing the partition
5.3.3 Positioning
5.3.3.1 Eventa M Partition Positions
5.3.3.2 Eventa L Partition Positions
5.3.4 Repositioning
5.4 Inspection/Grooms Door
5.5 Floors.
5.6 Straw Bedding
5.7 Stabling Horses
5.8 Rear Interior Light
5.9 Roof Hatch Vents
5.10 Horse Area Sliding Windows
5.11 Loading and Unloading
5.11.1 Loading
5.11.2 Unloading
5.12 General hygiene
5.13 Fire & Safety Preca tions
5.13.1 First Aid
5.13.2 Breakdowns with horses on-board
5.13.3 Fire preca tions
5.13.3.1In case of fire
6. Eventa General Maintenance
6.1 Exterior Bodywork
6.2 Galvanized Finish
6.3 High Press re Power Washing
6.4 Acrylic Windows
6.4.1 Cleaning the windows
6.4.2 Window Maintenance
6.4.3 S n blinds and how to handle with acrylic windows
6.4.4 Condensation and acrylic glass properties
6.5 Interior Walls
6.6 F rnit re
6.7 Care of yo r pholstery
6.8 Hinges and Catches
6.9 Water System Maintenance
6.9.1 Water System Cleaning
6.9.2 Water System Servicing

7. Trailer R nning Gear Maintenance
7.1 Tyres
7.1.1 Tyre Repairs
7.2 Changing a Wheel
7.2.1 Jacking p the Trailer
7.2.1.1 Jacking Points
7.2.2 Fitting Wheels
7.3. Brakes and Co pling
7.3.1 Brake Service Intervals
7.3.2 Co pling Unit Service Intervals
7.3.2.1 Drawt be Reaction Test
7.3.2.2 Checking the Co pling Head for Excessive Wear
7.4 Jockey Wheel
7.5 Leaf Springs
8. Electrical Diagrams
8.1 Trailer Lighting Diagram
8.2 12v Living Area Diagram
8.3 230v Diagram
8.4 Base Trailer Diagram

1.1 Introduction
Please take the time to read the contents of this man al before yo attach the trailer to the towing
vehicle, or attempt to load it. It is a good idea when reading this man al, to take a to r of the trailer
with all persons who will be sing it.
Make s re everyone responsible is f lly conversant with the proced res for attaching to the towing
vehicle, towing, loading and maintaining the nit. By following, nderstanding and practising the
information and proced res in this man al, the trailer will give yo many miles/kilometres of safe
travelling.
Certain information in this man al is governed by law and is s bject to change witho t prior notice.
Great care has been taken to ens re that the information is correct at the time of p blication.
However, it is the trailers ser’s sole responsibility to ens re that they f lly comply with all legal
req irements.
We reserve the right to implement changes and improve specifications witho t prior notice.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these instructions, they are intended
only as a guide to the user.
1.2 Customer Care
If yo req ire any help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact o r c stomer care team:
email [email protected]. k or telephone [phone].
O r b siness ho rs are 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. (Please note that telephone calls to our
Customer Care Department may be recorded for Quality & Training purposes ’
1.3 Accompanying Literature
Vario s p blications and appliance instr ction man als are s pplied with yo r ser handbook. These
are to be read in conj nction with the ser man al.
“Towing and t e Law” –SMMT Booklet Included wit t is andbook
Compiled by The Society of Motor Man fact res and Trailers Ltd. There are wide-ranging r les and
reg lations to comply with when towing a trailer. This book covers s bjects s ch as the s itability of
a vehicle for towing a partic lar trailer and the necessity for correct maintenance of tyre and brakes.
“Towing and the Law” has been designed to assist trailer sers to ens re that they are complying
with the law.
Please note that the information given in “towing and the Law” is s bject to change witho t prior
notice. Great care has been taken to ens re that the information is correct at the time of
p blication. However, it is the owner/ ser’s sole responsibility to ens re that they f lly comply with
all legal req irements. Ifor Williams Trailer Ltd. Will not accept liability for any inacc racy or
incorrectly stated legal req irements.
‘Towing Horse Trailers’ by Jo n Henderson
This book has been incl ded with yo r trailer as it contains sef l information on the safe
transportation of horses. It is recommended that yo caref lly st dy its contents in detail prior to
sing yo r trailer.

1.4 Security
Yo r trailer is sec rity marked, b t as an added means of assisting the police in making a positive
identification we recommend that yo mark the trailer with yo r postcode or another niq e mark.
Eventa trailers are also fitted with Datatag electronic tags for se with Police scanner systems.
If yo wish to protect yo r trailer with a co pling lock or other sec rity device yo r distrib tor will
be pleased to advise yo of the vario s devices which are available.
The trailer is s pplied with two keys, one for the co pling hitch and one for the entrance door and
compartments. Padlocks can be fitted to the rear ramp.
1.5 Warranty
Yo r new Ifor Williams trailer is warranted against defects in material and workmanship.
For f ll terms & conditions refer to IWT web page: http://www.iwt.co. k/terms-
conditions/cons mer-terms-conditions
1.5.1 Warranty Claims
Warranty claims sho ld first be directed to the distrib tor, who will in many cases be able to rectify
the fa lt q ickly on their premises, or assist in presenting the problem to IWT for appraisal.
1.5.2 Guarantee Registration Card
It is important that the registration card is completed and ret rned witho t delay, not only to ens re
that the g arantee is validated, b t also so that we can assist the police in ret rning yo r trailer to
yo sho ld it be stolen. Also, it allows s to contact yo witho t delay sho ld this become necessary
in the f t re.

1.6 Safety
THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE MOST IMPORTANT TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE TRAILER
•Ens re all occ pants are aware of their escape ro tes in the event of a fire.
•Always keep escape ro tes and exit points clear from obstr ction.
•Provide one approved dry powder fire exting isher of at least 1kg capacity by the main door
and a fire blanket next to the cooker. Familiarise yo rself on yo r fire exting isher and local
fire preca tion arrangements.
•Ens re the trailer and appliances are serviced and maintained to the man fact res
recommendations.
•Yo r trailer is a living environment, and appliances sho ld be treated in the same way as
those in the home to prevent any accidental b rning or scalding – keep yo ng children away
from hot s rfaces.
•Yo r trailer has fold down entrance steps. Always take care when entering and exiting the
trailer, ens ring the step is folded down and safe before se. Check the steps are folded p
and latched before moving the trailer. Do not se a broken step.
•Never attempt to lift the tow hitch with yo r hands when hitching the trailer to the tow
vehicle or at any other time. Always wind the jockey handle to raise and lower the hitch.
•Use an approved towing bracket and co pling ball/jaw on the towing vehicle.
•Always follow any recommendations for maxim m trailer weights given in yo r towing
vehicle’s handbook.
•Never exceed the maxim m gross weight shown on the trailer plate.
•Never exceed the recommended towing speeds.
•Check tyre press res before every jo rney. Correct press res are shown on a label inside the
inspection door of the trailer.
•Check wheel bolts after first 25 miles of service and s bseq ently before every jo rney. (See
section 7.2.2 Fitting Wheels, for wheel bolt tightening details)
•Check lighting eq ipment before every jo rney.
•Always make se of the breakaway cable.
•Always leave the handbrake on or chock the wheels when the trailer is parked. When
parking the trailer for extended periods, it is advisable to chock the wheels and release the
handbrake to avoid the possibility of the brake shoes adhering to the brake dr m s rface.
•With the trailer co pled to the towing vehicle, the bed of the trailer sho ld be level. It is
recommended, therefore, that provision be made on the towing bracket for adj stments to
be carried o t to the towing ball height to allow for vario s conditions of loading.
•Never exceed the maxim m nose weight.
•Except in emergencies, never nhitch a loaded trailer. If navoidable, take great care to
ens re that the jockey wheel is sec rely clamped and the handbrake is f lly applied.
If the trailer is on a slope, chock the wheels as an added preca tion.
•Always tie down sec rely or restrain effectively all loads and carry o t reg lar checks on the
condition of the load d ring the jo rney.
If any additional eq ipment is to be fitted to the trailer that involves any welding, drilling or any
str ct ral modifications to the trailer, then this is done entirely at the owners risk and may
invalidate yo r warranty. Always seek professional advice and g idance from yo r coach
b ilder/bodywork specialist before ndertaking any modifications

1.7 Glossary of Terms
Trailer Yo r new Ifor Williams trailer.
GVW Gross vehicle weight - Referring to the towing vehicle, this is the maxim m
allowable weight of the vehicle and its contents.
MGW Maxim m Gross Weight - Referring to the trailer, this is the man fact rers
stated maxim m for the trailer and its load, often governed by s ch items as
co pling, tyres etc. altho gh this may have been adj sted downward for one
of a n mber of reasons.
MAM Maxim m A thorised Mass, A new term sed in driver licensing reg lations,
this has the same meaning as MGW detailed above.
Unladen weig t The weight of an empty trailer ( s ally as delivered before fitting of any
optional accessories).
Payload The amo nt yo are allowed to carry, the payload and the nladen weight
added together m st never exceed the Maxim m Gross Weight.
Nose weig t The downward force exerted on the tow ball by the drawbar of the trailer.
Left & Rig t Are always referred to with regard to forward travel, i.e. viewed from on-
board the trailer with the drawbar visible in front of yo .
Outfit The towing vehicle and trailer combined.

2. TOWING
2.1.1 Understanding your Trailer
Coupling Drawbar & Jockey W eel:
1. Drawbar
2. Overr n nit (Co pling body)
3. Co pling head
4. Handbrake lever
5. Breakaway cable & clip
6. Lighting cable & Pl g
7. Jockey wheel operating handle
8. Jockey wheel ‘R’ Clip
9. Jockey wheel clamp handle
10. Jockey wheel
11. Breakaway cable g ide
12. Manoe vring handle
13. Man fact rers type plate
Coupling ead
14. Release b tton
15. Operating handle
16. Lock & cover
17. Wear indicator tab
Standard prop-stands
18. Prop-stand t be
19. Prop-stand clamp bolt
20. Wheel brace / prop-stand tool

2.1.2 Recommended tow ball eig t
The recommended tow ball height when f lly loaded is 430 +/- 35mm (i.e between 395mm and
465mm).
2.1.3 Nose Weig t
Never exceed the maxim m nose weight stated on either, the trailer, towing vehicle or towbar. It is
advisable to distrib te the load to achieve a nose weight of between 75Kg and 120Kg.
It is not recommended that yo tow with j st the living area loaded as this may exceed the
permitted nose weight. The living area payload m st be removed or additional payload m st be
placed behind the axle to compensate for this.
When sing the large Eventa L trailer witho t payload in the rear, redistrib te the fixed payload by
moving the partitions to the rear of the trailer, see chapter “Partitions, 5.3 to 5.3.4”, and by moving
or removing load from the living area.
A towing vehicle with a minim m nose weight capacity of 140kg is recommended for towing this
trailer. Check the plated weights of the towing vehicle and towbar before hitching p. The pper
limit for the trailer co pling head is 150kg.
2.2 Pre-Hitc ing up C ecks
Before itc ing up always c eck t e following:
1. Check wheel bolts after first 25 miles of service and s bseq ently before every jo rney.
Torq e to: 81 lb ft, 110 Nm, 11 kgm
2. Check tyre press res before every jo rney. 95p.s.i. (6.5bar)
3. Inspect all wheels and tyres for signs of deterioration or damage.
4. Check the lighting eq ipment for damage.
5. Ens re all loose articles are stowed sec rely.
a. Do not store heavy items in the overhead lockers.
b. Do not store any items other than the ladder on the b nk.
6. Check all lockers, drawers and c pboards doors are closed and sec red.
7. Check the b nk bed is in the lowered position.
8. Check the table, b nk and ladder is sec re.
9. Check the living area roof light is closed.
10. Switch the fridge (if fitted) to 12v operation and check the door lock is latched.
11. Check living area windows are f lly closed and latched.
12. Check horse area windows and vents are opened accordingly to the horse’s req irements.
13. Check gas cylinders are correctly positioned, sec red and t rned off.
a. Ens re there are no loose items in the gas compartment that may block the floor
ventilation grills.
b. Ens re there are no items in the gas compartment that co ld pierce a gas pipe or
bottle.
14. Check the battery is sec red with its strap and the isolation switch is in the on position for
charging.
15. Check all doors, flaps and ventilation d cts are closed and sec re with their relevant covers
(fridge vent and water heater exha st covers) in place. Lock all doors were possible.
16. Check all door steps are raised and latched p in place.

2.3 Attac ing t e trailer to t e towing ve icle
•It is recommended t at a minimum of 2 people work toget er w en itc ing up t e trailer
to t e tow ve icle.
•W en reversing ensure any pedestrians and your assistant are visible at all times.
•All gas appliances and t e gas bottles must be turned off w ilst towing.
Breakaway cable
The breakaway cable is designed to operate the handbrake if the trailer becomes detached from the
towing vehicle. It will then detach itself by the spring ring opening o t.
After se, the cable and spring ring sho ld be replaced to ens re correct f t re operation.
2.3.1 Coupling Instructions
Whenever possible, both trailer and towing vehicle sho ld be on level gro nd.
2.3.1.1 50mm Ball Couplings
1. Check the condition of the breakaway cable. If frayed or kinked, replace before sing trailer.
2. Check that the ball is clean, and the co pling head c p is well greased.
3. Ens re that the trailer handbrake is f lly applied.
4. Disengage the jockey wheel R clip.
5. Ens re that the jockey wheel clamp handle is tight and, by t rning the jockey wheel jack
handle, raise the co pling to a height greater than that of the co pling ball.
6. Reverse the towing vehicle p to the trailer so that the co pling head is directly over the
towing ball. F lly apply the towing vehicle handbrake and switch its engine off.
When reversing yo r vehicle towards the trailer se an assistant to direct yo , take great care to
avoid striking the co pling head which co ld ca se damage to towing vehicle and trailer co pling.
7. Attach the breakaway cable to the attachment eye or strong point of the towing bracket,
either directly to a dedicated loop or eye.
8. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag along the gro nd and cannot become ta t d ring
normal se.
If t ere is no breakaway cable fitted to yo r trailer, or if it or any other part of the co pling, draw
t be or handbrake assembly appear to be damaged or missing parts - DO NOT TOW !

If yo r vehicle is fitted with a combination tow ball/jaw please read the section on attaching the
trailer to the towing vehicle which relates to eye co plings for important safety information on
breakaway cable attachment and tow-pin locking devices.
9. Remove the protective cap and nlock the co pling head (t rn the key anti-clockwise).
10. Press the release b tton on the co pling head and lift the handle. Lower the co pling head
by means of the jockey wheel jack handle ntil
the co pling head is in place over the towing
vehicle ball, and release the handle.
11. Check the ball is f lly engaged into the co pling
body.
12. Check the release b tton has clicked back into
place.
13. Test that the ball is engaged by attempting to
lift the co pling off the ball with the jockey
wheel.
14. Retract the jockey wheel ntil it is f lly wo nd
p.
15. Hold the top of the jockey wheel assembly and
release the clamp.
16. Line p the anti-rotation pin on the jockey forks
with the notch on the stem and wind the wheel
f rther p so it can no longer rotate.
17. Taking care lift the jockey assembly f lly p,
positioned well clear of the brake linkage and
inside the drawbar channel with the wheel
trailing rearwards.
18. Clamp the jockey wheel in place and engage the
jockey wheel R clip.
19. Attach the electrical pl g to the towing vehicle’s
socket ens ring there is eno gh slack in the
cable for the trailer to correctly negotiate tight
t rns, witho t the cable dragging on the road.
Check that all the lights are operating correctly.
20. Release the trailer handbrake.

2.3.1.2 Eye Couplings
1. Check the condition of the breakaway cable. If frayed
or kinked, replace before sing trailer.
2. Check the towing eye can rotate.
3. Clean the towing eye and jaw and apply grease to the
pin and eye.
4. Ens re that the trailer handbrake is f lly applied.
5. Disengage the jockey wheel R clip.
6. Ens re that the jockey wheel clamp handle is tight
and, by t rning the jockey wheel jack handle, raise the
co pling eye to the height of the towing jaw opening.
7. Remove the safety clip or release the safety catch on
the towing jaw and remove the pin.*
8. Reverse the towing vehicle p to the trailer so that the
co pling eye is in position between the towing jaw.
F lly apply the towing vehicle handbrake and switch
its engine off.
When reversing yo r vehicle towards the trailer se an
assistant to direct yo , take great care to avoid striking the
co pling eye which co ld ca se damage to towing vehicle and
trailer co pling.
9. Replace the pin and safety clip.*
10. Attach the breakaway cable to the towing vehicle. The practice of wrapping the cable
aro nd the towing pin is not recommended. It is better to fit a s itable eye bracket to the
towing bracket for the p rpose.
11. Check the breakaway cable cannot drag along the gro nd and cannot become ta t d ring
normal se.
DO NOT attach the breakaway cable to the towing pin or anywhere that it may interfere with the
free movement of the eye within the jaw or come into contact with the pin locking device.
If t ere is no breakaway cable fitted to your trailer, or if it or any other part of the co pling, draw
t be or handbrake assembly appear to be damaged or missing parts - DO NOT TOW !
12. Retract the jockey wheel ntil it is f lly
wo nd p.
13. Hold the top of the jockey wheel assembly
and release the clamp.
14. Line p the anti-rotation pin on the jockey
forks with the notch on the stem and wind
the wheel f rther p so it can no longer
rotate.
15. Taking care lift the jockey assembly f lly p,
positioned well clear of the brake linkage and
inside the drawbar channel with the wheel
trailing rearwards.
16. Clamp the jockey wheel in place and engage
the jockey wheel R clip.

17. Attach the electrical pl g to the towing vehicle’s socket ens ring there is eno gh slack in the
cable for the trailer to correctly negotiate tight t rns, witho t the cable dragging on the
road. Check that all the lights are operating correctly.
18. Release the trailer handbrake.
*NOTE: Safety devices on towing jaws vary depending pon the man fact rer. The
man fact rer’s instr ctions sho ld be followed to ens re correct operation.
2.3.2 Mirrors
Yo are req ired to be able to see the rear corners of the trailer in yo r rear view mirrors. If yo
cannot, se add on mirror extensions.
2.3.3 TV Antenna
The TV Antenna (if fitted) is located on the roof of the trailer and it increases the trailer height. If
yo r planned ro tes go nder any low bridges the antenna can be nscrewed and removed. Use a
s itable step ladder to gain access to the antenna.
2.3.4 Final c ecks before moving off
Check that yo are displaying the correct registration plate for the towing vehicle yo are sing.
Any load sho ld be sec rely tied or if animals are being carried check they are safe and sec re.
If rear prop stands are fitted check that they are raised and that any doors or ramps are correctly
closed. Finally release the trailer handbrake and yo are ready to move off.
Passengers
Passengers are forbidden to ride in a trailer at any time.
2.4 Reversing
All trailers are fitted with a to-reverse braking systems. Man al reverse catches are available as
optional extras for se in partic larly adverse conditions, eg. reversing p a slippery incline, where
the slight drag present in the a to-reverse brakes may otherwise ca se the wheels to lock.
2.5 Detac ing t e trailer and parking
2.5.1 Parking t e Trailer
Before detaching the trailer from the towing vehicle, yo sho ld choose the area where the trailer is
to remain with care. Ideally the trailer sho ld be parked on firm level gro nd to safeg ard against
the trailer rolling or sinking into the gro nd.
Where yo have no option b t to park on soft gro nd, the trailer sho ld rest on s itable scaffold
type boards. Always apply the handbrake when the trailer is parked independently of the towing
vehicle and chock the wheels on sloping gro nd.

2.5.2 Detac ing t e Trailer
Except in an emergency, you should never unhitch a laden trailer!
If yo have reversed the trailer into a parking position, p ll forward a small amo nt so that the
trailer brakes come o t of a to-reverse mode, apply the towing vehicle and then the trailer
handbrake.
1. Ret rn to the towing vehicle, release the (towing vehicle’s) handbrake and allow the towing
vehicle to move forward slightly this allows the compressed draw t be to re-extend to its
normal position, otherwise nco pling will be diffic lt.
2. Re-apply the towing vehicle handbrake and switch its engine off.
3. Check once again that the trailer handbrake is f lly applied, especially if the trailer was
reversed to its parking position as there may still be some ’slack’ in the braking system.
4. Detach the trailer’s lighting cable from the towing vehicle’s socket and attach it to the
parking socket provided on the trailer co pling.
5. Release the jockey wheel clamp, lower the jockey wheel to the gro nd and sec rely tighten
the clamp
6. Disengage the R clip and t rn the jockey wheel operating handle anticlockwise ntil it j st
begins to take the weight of the drawbar.
7. Release the co pling head as described nder 2.3.1.1 co pling the trailer, contin e t rning
the jockey wheel ntil the co pling head is raised clear of the ball. (For eye co plings,
remove the pin from the towing jaw following the towing jaw man fact res instr ctions.)
8. Finally disconnect the breakaway cable from its attachment point. Don’t forget to re-fit yo r
tow ball cover to keep the ball in good condition and protected from the effects of the
weather.
IMPORTANT –Never detac t e breakaway cable before uncoupling t e trailer.
If the trailer is to be parked for a long period of time it is advisable that the wheels are chocked and
the handbrake released, this minimises the possibility of brake linings sticking to the dr ms.
2.6 Driving
2.6.1 Driving Licence
Only drivers with a f ll driving licence with B+E categories are allowed to tow this trailer.
2.6.2 Towing Speed
The maxim m speed limit nder UK reg lations is 60mph. However, we strongly recommend that
speeds are red ced when transporting horses and speed is kept below 55mph.
NOTE: The 60mph limit is allowed on motorways and nrestricted d al carriageways only. On other
nrestricted roads the limit is 50mph. If yo r vehicle & trailer combination is over 7500Kg combined
MAM speeds are f rther restricted to 50mph on d al carriageways and 40mph on other roads.

2.6.3 Stability
All o r trailer models are of a well balanced design and sho ld be exceptionally good towers.
The common ca ses of poor stability incl de:
a. Worn springs or loose s spension fixings on the towing vehicle.
b. Towing vehicle springs too soft.
c. Ins fficient nose weight.
d. Nose of the trailer either too high or too low, d e to incorrect height of the tow ball.
e. Ins fficient tyre press res, towing vehicle and trailer.
f. Uns itable towing vehicle.
2.6.4 Snaking
This is a term sed to denote an nstable towing vehicle and trailer combination where the trailer
‘weaves’ from side to side often ca sing a similar swaying movement in the towing vehicle itself.
Causes:
1. Uns itable or nbalanced o tfit.
2. Incorrect loading or weight distrib tion.
3. Excessive speed, especially downhill.
4. Side winds.
5. Overtaking.
6. Being overtaken by a large fast moving vehicle.
7. Erratic driving.
8. Ins fficient tyre press res, tow vehicle and trailer.
9. Incorrect vehicle towball height.
10. Ins fficient nose weight.
On t e road
If yo do find yo r o tfit snaking, try to keep the steering wheel in a central position as far as
possible, decelerate and avoid braking if possible.
2.7 Stabilisers
A stabiliser sho ld never be sed to try to improve a trailer/towing vehicle combination that has
poor stability as instability may occ r at higher speed.
However, a good stabiliser can make an acceptable trailer/towing vehicle combination more
comfortable and easier to handle.