Hobby Van Vantana 2016 - Vehicle Loading Guidelines

3. Chassis 21
3.3 Loading
3.3.1 General information
Rules for loading:
• Spreadtheloadevenlybetweentheleftandright-hand
side of the van. Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower
storage compartments and near the axle.
• Neveroverloadtherearofthevan,becausethiswillhavea
negativeinuenceonitsdrivingperformance.
• Thelowerthevan'scentreofgravity,thebetteritsdriving
performance and response in curves.
• Storebaggageintheinteriorincupboardsandstorage
compartments.
• Heavyobjectsshouldbestowedsecurelytoprevent
them from slipping.
• Lighterobjects(clothing)shouldbestowedinthewall
cupboards.
• Securedoorsandaps.
• Checkthetechnicallypermissiblemaximumweightand
theaxleload(s)afteryouhavenishedloading.
• Slattedframes,Securemattresses,crossbeamsand,if
necessary, the bed expansion if these are in a transport
position.
Hobby name plate
Approval number
Manufacturer's version
Vehicleidenticationnumber
Permissible maximum weight
Permissible towing weight
Permissible axle load, 1st axle
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