Swift Owner's Handbook - Swift Group

The Towing CodeFig. C Al-Ko Side Jack(iv) Carefully reverse the car slightly backdown the hill, the caravan will stopagainst the wedge and turn.(v) Drive forward since this attempt to moveup the hill will now not involve pulling thefull weight of the caravan until the car hasgained some traction.ARRIVAL ON SITENote: Check and observe site regulations.1. Selecting a pitchDo not pitch in such a position that youroutfit will obstruct others coming in.Try to choose an area which is dry, reasonablylevel and preferably with a hard base.If you have no alternative but to pitch on aslope ensure that, for when you leave, youFig. D levelling Boardare facing down the slope.It is good practice to chock the wheels ofthe caravan when parked on a slope eventhough the caravan brakes are applied.2. Levelling the caravanLevelling must be carried out in bothdirections in order for the refrigerator andother equipment to function correctly. Thisshould be done before unhitching thecaravan. Levelling boards (Fig. D) can beused to raise one side of the caravan bydriving or reversing the caravan onto theboards. Apply the handbrake and chock thewheels.The positioning of the jockey wheel can beused to help level the caravan.Lower the corner steadies until they are infirm contact with the ground. DO NOT usethe steadies as a jack they are only a meansof stabilising the caravan.Levelling pads or boards should be usedunder the steadies where the ground is softor uneven.In extreme cases where it is necessary toraise a wheel off the ground for levellingpurposes, further adequate support shouldbe applied so that the steadies do not takeany undue strain.Exterior DoorTo prevent distortion of the body, the caravanmust be always correctly sited and levelled.Failure to site the caravan correctly mayprevent the exterior door from closingproperly.3. UnhitchingApply the caravan handbrake.Lower the jockey wheel to the ground.Disconnect the breakaway cable and roadlighting plugs.Operate the handle by depressing the lockingbutton on the lever mechanism and lift thehandle upwards and forwards, at the sametime winding down the jockey wheel, toassist in lifting the caravan clear of thetowing vehicle.When this operation is complete, replacetowball cover.Park your vehicle alongside the caravan onthe offside.15