1) Ensure that the tow vehicle’s tow bar is in good condition, if this is a removable type make sure it is secured correctly.
2) If using a stability type coupling (Winterhoff WS3000 or BPW iSC) then the vehicle tow ball should not be greased.
3) Lower the jockey wheel until the coupling head is higher than the towing ball and position the coupling head directly over the ball.
4) Make sure the coupling is in the open position, with the handle in its up/open position. Lower the trailer nose onto the ball using the jockey wheel, once the ball is in the correct position the handle (WW30 only) will drop down and lock. The position indicator on the side should be in the GREEN position. If you have a stability coupling you should now be able to push down on the handle to lock it into the closed position. You should see the GREEN indicator pin protruding from above the coupling head and the GREEN indicator arrow on the side.
5) Closely inspect the coupling to make sure it is securely attached. Wind the jockey wheel all the way up, and where necessary loosen the jockey wheel clamp and raise the jockey wheel tube as high as possible then re-tighten the clamp. The jockey wheel itself must be tightened fully to prevent it from unwinding during transit.
6) Your trailer has a breakaway cable (usually blue), this must be connected to the towing vehicle. The clip should be attached to a loop or fixed component on the towing bracket. It is NOT legal to simply loop this cable around the tow ball itself.
7) Your Eco-Trailer is fitted with the relatively new European standard 13 pin type lighting plug. Most UK vehicles still use the old 7 pin socket and therefore your trailer is supplied with a 7>13 pin adapter.
8) Check the handbrake is in the off position, do a walk around check of the trailer making sure the load is secure, all doors are closed and locked and look under the trailer to make sure nothing is hanging down from the trailer and check the tyres look in a suitable condition and pressure. You are then ready to tow.