Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

The Towing CodeFig. A HandbrakeFig. B Checking Secure AttachmentFig. C Connections - 7 pin PlugAdjust jockey wheel to lower cup on to theball. A click indicates it is fully engaged. Ensurelocking button has returned to its free position.Secure caravan handbrake. (Fig. A)Connect breakaway cable (emergencybraking device) in the form of a noose tosuitable anchorage point on towbar. DO NOTattach to towball.Ensure that the jockey wheel is fully woundup and properly located in the slots, thenrelease the clamp handle, lift the whole unitas high as possible and retighten the clamphandle.Note: Ensure jockey wheel locates in recessprovided.Take hold of the caravan under the rubbergaiter behind the coupling and lift toascertain whether the caravan is properlyattached. (Figs. B & D.)Lock hitch if possible (see Safety andSecurity, page 20).Connect 7 pin plugs to car sockets ensuringthere is enough loose cable for cornering.(Fig. C)Check all car and caravan roadlights areworking. Check round the caravan foranything left behind.Release caravan handbrake, adjust allmirrors from driving seat and proceed.Fig. D Hitch Head Visual Indicator11