Swift Group CARRERA - Tyres

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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 PermissibleLaden 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.
Gross Train Weight:
The maximum combined weight of the
motorhome and trailer.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should
the axle loadings or the Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass of the motorhome be
exceeded.
Nose weight on towed trailers:
The static mass of the trailer towing device on
the rear of the towing vehicle.
When measuring the noseweight 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 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 28.
3.3 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 Technical 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: 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.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD