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Vehicle handling
Please remember that your motorhome is much larger
than a standard car when carrying out any manoeuvres.
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking.
• Do not swing out suddenly.
• Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible.
• Use the nearside wing mirror to check vehicle has
cleared obstacle when overtaking.
• Take care not to bump the kerbs with the wheels.
• Reduce speed accordingly in strong winds, going
downhill or in poor visibility.
• Large, high-speed vehicles can cause air bueting.
Please take extra care when passing or being
passed by a high-sided vehicle.
Driving abroad
Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant
laws and regulations that apply in the country you are
travelling in. These vary from country to country and
are your responsibility to ensure you comply.
Reversing
Proficiency at reversing can only
be achieved with practice, and we
would recommend that you first
practice in a large, open area.
Many organisations also run training
courses which may help. If your
motorhome has been fitted with a
visual reversing aid, please continue
to use self-judgement and remain
vigilant whilst reversing. Auto-Trail
will not accept any responsibility for
any accident caused by a driver's
negligence.
Satellite navigation
Your vehicle may be fitted with an
audio/visual navigation aid. This is
designed to assist the driver whilst
travelling, but it not to replace
the driver's self-judgement as to
the suitability of a specific route
for their vehicle. Auto-Trail will
not accept responsibility for any
accident caused by a driver's
negligence.
Selecting a pitch
When selecting a pitch, do not
park in a position that will obstruct
others, and try to find an area
which is dry, reasonably level and
preferably with a hard base. If you
have no alternative but to pitch on
a slope, ensure that when you leave
you are driving down the slope.
It is always good practice to chock
the wheels of the motorhome
when parked on a slope or slippery
surface, even when the brakes are
applied. In poor site conditions,
please keep engine revs as low as
possible to try and avoid wheel
spin, and try to steer as straight as
possible.
Vehicle levelling
Levelling of the motorhome on
your chosen pitch must be carried
out in both directions for the
refrigerator and other equipment to
function correctly. You can do this
by using proprietary levelling ramps
or boards.
Seatbelts
Passengers should only be carried
in designated passenger seats
fitted with three-point seat belts.
Children should be seated on
bolster cushions or correctly fitted
child seats when the vehicle is in
motion.
Refuelling
Please ensure that all appliances
and isolation valves are closed
before refuelling your vehicle.
PREJOURNEY CHECKLIST
• Ensure all items are stowed securely, with minimal
heavy items in overhead lockers.
• Close and secure all lockers and cupboard doors.
• Secure all beds and bedding.
• Close and secure skylights.
• Secure table in its allocated position.
• Ensure fridge is on 12v operation.
• Close and latch all windows.
• Leave curtains and blinds open to aide visibility.
• Ensure leisure battery is secure.
• Ensure all gas appliances are turned o where
applicable, and that the gas bottles are correctly
positioned and secured. These models are designed to
allow the heating system to be used whilst the vehicle is
in motion. To facilitate this, they have been fitted with
a regulator that will shut o the gas supply from the
regulator in the event of an accident. In these models
the LPG supply from the gas bottle can be left open
should you chose to use the heating whilst travelling.
• Turn o the LPG supply at the gas bottle valve.
• Ensure that seat swivels are locked in the forward
facing position.
• If relevant, ensure your pop-top roof is lowered and
securely latched.
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