Driving Tips - BÖCKMANN KK 3015/27 H Mode D'emploi

7.3 Driving tips

Please read the following information
carefully so that you are prepared for dif-
ferent driving conditions.
7.3.1 General driving tips
– It is forbidden to drive with the trailer
while the upper bridge is tilted. The
trailer could topple over as the centre
of gravity will have shifted greatly.
– While driving, the front eccentric fas-
tener must be closed to secure the
upper bridge and the locking pins to-
gether with the split pins must be in-
serted in the two rear pivoting
bearings.
– The stability of the vehicle-trailer
combination decreases as the speed
increases. Adapt your speed to the
given road and weather conditions to
ensure that you can stop the vehicle
and trailer without problems at all
times.
– Slow down when towing a loaded
trailer down an incline to ensure that
you can stop the vehicle and trailer
without problems at all times.
– Please note that the turning circle is
larger than usual when you drive with
a trailer.
– Please note that trailers follow the ve-
hicle in a smaller radius when turning.
– If protruding or overhanging loads
cover the lights, you must attach an
additional clearly visible lighting unit.
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– Please note that the vertical load
transferred from the trailer onto the
towing vehicle can affect the steera-
bility of the vehicle.
– Narrow vehicles can have poor road
holding depending on the loading.
There is a risk of toppling if the centre
of gravity is too high.
Always adapt the loading to the trailer
type. Keep the centre of gravity low
by distributing the cargo so it is flat.
7.3.2 Driving tips rain, frost and
snow
– Please note that, on icy and slippery
roads, both the driving and braking
characteristics are poorer because
the tyres have less traction.
7.3.3 Tips for driving in side winds
– Side winds can cause the trailer to
snake or tip over.
Side wind gusts often occur suddenly
and unexpectedly, e.g. as the coun-
tryside changes, on bridges, when
overtaking lorries etc.
Slow down immediately if you notice
a side wind.
Do not tip the trailer if there are strong
side winds.
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