Preparing for the road
14
BEFORE MOVING OFF
Check:
- all gas operated appliances have been
isolated, except the heating system.
- 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 flap 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/rooflights are closed
and secured.
- TV aerial is lowered and locked
into position.
- exterior step (where fitted) 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.
The entrance door must be closed before
the central locking is activated. Failure
could result in being locked out of the
vehicle if the keys are left inside.
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 / fresh water / gas
capacity 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.
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