Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

PREPARING FOR THE ROADPRE-LOAD CHECKLISTCaution: Never enter the caravan withoutfirst lowering the four corner steadies withthe brace provided.BEFORE LOADING CHECK:- loose articles are stowed securely. Do notstow tins, bottles or heavy items inoverhead lockers prior to towing.- all lockers and cupboard doors areclosed and secured.- all bunks are secure.- all rooflights are closed and secured.- main table is stored in its transit position.- fridge is on 12v operation and door lockis set.- all windows are fully closed and latched.Never tow with windows on nightsetting.Leave all curtains and blinds open to aidrear visibility.- gas cylinders are correctly positioned,secured and turned off.- battery is secure and mains connectingcable is disconnected and stowed.- 12v distribution panel selector switch isset to centre position.WARNING: Isolate all gas appliancesbefore setting off.(a)(c)Fig. A Loading your caravanLOADING AND DISTRIBUTION OFWEIGHT IN THE CARAVANDo not exceed recommended maximumloading for your caravan.1. Load heavy items low down near thefloor and mainly over or just in front ofthe axle(s) (Fig. A).2. Load evenly right to left so that eachcaravan wheel carries approximately thesame weight.3. Do not load items at the extreme front orrear since this can lead to instability dueto the ‘pendulum effect’.4. Load remainder to give a suitablenoseweight at the towing coupling.Check noseweight.(b)(d)The Towing CodeNote: Do not overload car boot.Note: Please take care to ensure that youhave allowed for the masses of all items youintend to carry in the caravan7