Bailey Approach - Roof Loading

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GENERAL ADVICE
suit your own use. For example, to increase
the available payload, the water system may
be emptied. If the vehicle is not being used for
camping, the gas cylinders can be left at home
to increase the mass available for other items.
Gross Train Mass (GTM) (Sometimes referred
to as GVW)
If you are towing a trailer with your Bailey
Motorhome the gross train mass is the MTPLM
of the towing vehicle, the trailer and the mass
of every item carried., the GTM is specied by
the base vehicle manufacturer (AL-KO) and is
unaffected by the Bailey Conversion. Please
check your driving licence to ensure you are
allowed to drive a vehicle combination at this
weight.
Maximum Braked Trailer Mass (MBTM)
This is the maximum allowable weight of
the trailer together with its load, provided
the trailer has a braking system, which
complies with the local Construction and Use
Regulations. The MBTM is given by the base
vehicle manufacturer (AL-KO) and is unaffected
by the Bailey conversion.
Nose Weight:
The static mass of the trailer towing device on
the rear of the towing vehicle.
• When measuring nose weight it is important
that the trailer is loaded.
• The trailer is intended to be towed slightly
nose heavy. The nose weight can be adjusted
by redistribution of the load. The nose
weight should be approximately 7% of the
actual laden weight (but not greater than
the hitch capacity) and at the same time suit
the motorhome requirements.
Axle Loads
The individual axles also have upper limits. The
sum of the two axle upper limit usually exceeds
the overall vehicle MTPLM, but this does not
mean you can load each axle to its maximum,
because doing so would exceed the overall
MTPLM of the whole vehicle.
Loading and Distribution of Weight in the
Motorhome.
Loading
Loads must not be exceeded. The driver
is responsible for arranging the loads so
that they comply with the technical weight
limitsofthespecicmotorhomemodel.See
specicationintheservicemanual.
Correct weight distribution is a major factor
in making your motorhome a balanced and
pleasant vehicle to drive without compromising
road-holding. Care should therefore be taken
to ensure that heavy items are well spaced
and are in as low a position as possible, for
example, low cupboards and bed boxes.
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Do not travel with microwaves or
televisions in overhead lockers unless
theappliancewassuppliedttedby
the vehicle manufacturer.
Do not exceed the maximum stated
load.Itemsttedotherthanstandard
equipment will deplete the payload
stated in the service manual.
!
Under no circumstances should the
maximum technically permissible
laden mass be exceeded.
!
Roof Loading:
Do not allow children to climb on the
roof of your motorhome.
Roof rack bars and ladders are optional and if
you are considering them, care should be taken
to ensure that all items can be safely secured.
Apart from general cleaning and polishing you
should also enquire what other maintenance is
required.
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Take special care when on the roof
particularly in wet or frosty weather
conditions, as the surface could be
slippery. Always wear practical
footwear when climbing onto your
vehicle.
Maximum load within the area encompassed
by the roof rack should not exceed 75 Kgs