Operation Manual

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3. Chassis
If the vehicle does not hold the equipment and liquids
set out in the table in Item 2 (mass when ready to
drive), the loading capacity/additional load (Item 5)
can be increased by this value.
The caravan has been tted with a safety coupling with tracking
stabiliser to prevent it from becoming pendulous or pitching. This
system conforms to ISO 11555-1. It has been permitted for use up to
a maximum speed of 100 km/h.
Please note the additional operating instructions and the manufacturer's
safety instructions.
3.4 Safety coupling WS 3000
WARNING: A safety coupling does not suspend the
laws of physics. If the limits (of speed and weight con-
ditions) are exceeded, traction and cornering force are
reduced, which then becomes the responsibility of the
driver. Therefore, avoid elevated risks.
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Hitching
• Place the contact-breaking cable around the coupling ball; in
the case of detachable tow couplings, possibly around the
eyelet provided for that purpose.
• The open tension ball coupler is set onto the coupling ball of
the base vehicle. The tension ball coupler usually closes by
applying downward pressure since the support load is suci-
ent (lever in position
k
).
• Insert the 13-pole plug while turning, in accordance with the
screw thread.
Preparation for hitching/unhitching
• To hitch and unhitch, open the tension ball coupler (lever
in position
j
).
WARNING: Ensure that the metal of your ball coupler
is bright and free of grease.
Do not step on the drawbar cover when the camper
is hitched. The maximum loads for the camper and/or
base vehicle could be exceeded and the combination
could buckle.
When dealing with higher drawbar loads hitching and
unhitching is simplied by the use of a support wheel.
Safety coupling
Opening and closing the safety coupling