Autocruise 2012 Van Conversion Range - Before Moving off; Motorhome Terms

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before moving off & motorhome terms
BEFORE MOVING OFF CHECK:
• Gascylindersandallgasoperated
appliances have been isolated, including
fridge, water heater, oven and space heater.
• Gascylindersarecorrectlypositioned,
secured and turned off unless using
en-route heating.
• Loosearticlesincludinglutonladderare
stowed securely. Do not stow tins, bottles
or heavy items in overhead lockers.
• Alllockersandcupboarddoorsareclosed
and secured.
• Maintableisstoredorlockedinits
transit position.
• Fridgeison12Voperationanddoorlock
is set.
• 230Vmainsinputsocketapis
securely closed.
• Alldraintapsareclosed.
• Tyrepressuresandwheelnuts.
• Rearcornersteadiesareraised.
• Exteriorroofrackladderisraised
and secured.
• Allwindows/doors/rooightsareclosed
and secured.
• Exteriorstep(wheretted)isretracted/
folded in.
Special attention must be taken to ensure
all top hinged windows as well as the Luton
windows and rooflights are closed when in
transit. All units should be fully closed and
latched to prevent damage. The motorhome
exterior door should also be locked.
MOTORHOME TERMS
Mass in Running Order:
This is the mass of the motorhome as stated
by the manufacturer, i.e. ex works weight
including the driver with 90% fuel / tools
and hook up cable and standard fixtures and
fittings, in compliance with European Directive
92/21/EEC (Masses and Dimensions).
Note:QuotedMROissubjecttotolerance,
due to weight variation of materials used in
Motorhome construction.
Maximum User Payload:
The maximum allowable weight to be put
into the motorhome whilst it is being driven.
This is made up of 4 sections: Personal effects,
conventional load, optional equipment and
essential habitation equipment.
The Maximum User Payload is the difference
between the Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass and the Mass in Running Order.
Personal Effects:
Those items which a user can choose to
carry in a motorhome and which are not
includedasEssentialHabitationEquipmentor
Optional equipment.
Conventional Load:
A mass allowance for each designated
passenger seat.
Optional Equipment:
Items made available by the manufacturer over
and above the standard specification of the
motorhome.
Essential Habitation:
A mass allowance for liquids in systems not
accounted for within the MRO.
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass:
The maximum weight for which the
motorhome is designed for normal use when
being driven on a road, laden. This mass takes
into account specific operating conditions
including factors such as the strength of
materials, loading capacity of tyres etc.
WARNING: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD THE MAXIMUM TECHNICALLY
PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS OF THIS
MOTORHOME BE EXCEEDED.
Nose weight on towed trailers:
The static mass of the trailer towing device on
the rear of the towing vehicle.
Notes:
(i) When measuring the noseweight it is
important that the trailer is loaded.