BS 6765-4:1987:2004 Edition
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Leisure accommodation vehicles. Caravans – Specification for undergear
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2004 | 12 |
Applies to caravans up to 2000 kg and specifies requirements for chassis, attachment to the towing vehicle, drawbar, braking systems, suspension, wheels and tyres, jockey wheels and ground clearance.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRITISH STANDARD |
| 2 | Committees responsible for this British�Standard |
| 3 | Contents |
| 5 | 1 Scope 2 Definitions centre part 3 Braking systems 4 Coupling head and overrun device 4.1 Overrun devices for caravans shall be mounted in accordance with BS�AU�190. 4.2 The coupling head shall be suitable for use with the coupling ball specified in BS�AU�113c. T… 4.3 When engaged, the coupling shall lock automatically and shall include a secondary locking dev… |
| 6 | Ground clearance 5 Suspension units and tyres 5.1 All moving parts requiring lubrication shall either be provided with self-lubricating bearing… 5.2 Every caravan shall be designed to ensure that all the road wheels remain in contact with the… 5.3 Tyre sizes, ply ratings and wheel rim profiles shall comply with BS�AU�50. They shall be dete… 6 Chassis and drawbars 6.1 The chassis, including the body where applicable, suspension and wheels on each side of the u… 6.2 Provisions shall be made in the chassis for the attachment of the body/floor compatible with … 6.3 The chassis manufacturer shall provide in writing recommendations in respect of strength and … |
| 7 | 6.4 Precautions shall be taken to inhibit corrosion which could lead to structural deterioration…. 6.5 Steel drawbars shall be designed in accordance with BS AU�210-1. Drawbars made from other mat… 7 Wheel removal 7.1 A wheel brace suitable for removing and tightening wheel nuts shall be supplied with the cara… 7.2 A jacking point shall be provided on each side of the caravan to permit each road wheel to be… 8 Jockey wheel(s) 9 Minimum ground clearance 10 Approach and departure angles |
| 8 | Approach and departure angles 11 Information required for User’s�Handbook 11.1 The User’s Handbook shall contain information on the items listed in 11.2 The chassis manufacturer shall supply information to the caravan manufacturer covering the i… |
| 9 | User’s Handbook User’s Handbook |
