Caravan Chassis Handbook - Swift Owners Club

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOR AKS 3004 STABILISERRESTRICTIONS OF USE1. The trailer coupling may only be connected to towingvehicles where the clearances for the stabiliser can beobserved, in accordance with EC Directive 94/20 (DIN74058). If these clearances are infringed by specialattachments, then the use must be checked separately.The area above the towball of the vehicle must be freefrom vehicle components or attachments (A) (eg sparewheels, platforms etc.)MIN. 60mmA B DCThe clearance for the stabiliser handle must be atleast 330 mm (B) + the stroke movement (D) (85mm-100mm), which equates to 440 mm when used inconjunction with an AL-KO overrun.Max. 50 mm (C) clearance between the centre of thetowball and top of the overrun assembly or fairing, toensure both coupling handle and stabiliser handle do notfoul on operation.Maintain the same clearances for othermanufacturers’ overrun assemblies.Fig 20 Clearances for Stabiliser HandleFig 15 Necessary ClearancesMIN. 67mm2. Not suitable for use with overrun devices which can revolveabove 25 (Fig 16) or BPW overruns fitted with gas struthandbrakes from 2001 model year onwards. (If in any doubtabout usage consult your manufacturer).3. Swan Neck towbars (fixed or detachable) are suitable for use withthe AKS 3004 providing they comply to EC Directive 94/20 andhave the required minimum 60 mm clearance, measured from thecentre of the towball (Fig 16).16