Preparing for the road
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WARNING: Under no circumstances
should the axle loadings or the Maximum
Technically Permissible Laden Mass of this
motorhome be exceeded.
Nose weight:
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.
(ii) The trailer is intended to be towed slightly
nose heavy. The nose weight can be
adjusted by distribution 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.
See ‘Advice on Towing’ page 17/18.
LOADING OF VEHICLE
WARNING: Loads must not be exceeded.
The driver is responsible for arranging
the loads so that they comply with the
technical weight limits of the specific
motorhome model.
See specification handbook.
Correct weight distribution is an important factor
in ensuring your vehicle is well balanced and
easy to drive. It is therefore necessary to load
your motorhome carefully making sure all heavy
articles are evenly distributed and are preferably
placed in the lower lockers or bed boxes.
WARNING: The two longitudinal bars
fitted to the roof are there for styling
purposes only and should not be used
for load carrying.
WARNING: Do not travel with televisions
or microwaves in overhead lockers unless
the appliance was supplied fitted to your
motorhome by the manufacturer.
Although it is essential to ensure that the total
weight of your motorhome does not exceed the
stipulated Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass, (MTPLM), it is important to
remember that the front and rear axles also
have individual maximum weights which must
not be exceeded.
To ensure adequate road holding the load
on the front axle, under all conditions,
must not be less than 40% or more than
70% of the total weight.
Ensure you distribute the payload equally on
each side of the vehicle to avoid an imbalance.
These weights, together with the MTPLM, can
be found on the VIN (Vehicle Identification
Number) plate located under the bonnet on the
front cross member.
Please take care to ensure you have
allowed for the masses of all the items
you intend to carry in your motorhome e.g.
passengers, optional equipment, essential
habitational equipment and personal
effects such as clothing, food, pets,
bicycles, sailboards, sports equipment etc.
LARGE STORAGE AREAS
The large storage areas provided in some
motorhome layouts are designed solely for
the purpose of carrying personal possessions,
these areas must not be used;
• as a habitation area (eg living, sleeping
or cooking).
• to carry passengers, animals or livestock.
• for the installation (or use) of any LPG gas
operated appliances, (unless supplied fitted
by the manufacturer).
• for carrying LPG gas bottle cylinders.
• to carry any flammable liquids, unless
properly stored, sealed and secured.
• for the operation of an electrical generator.
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