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BEFORE MOVING OFF
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Before moving off
Check:
• g as cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off unless using en-route
heating.
• all gas operated appliances have been
isolated, except the en-route heating system
if fitted.
• loose articles including bed and luton ladders
are stowed securely. Do not stow tins,
bottles or heavy items in overhead lockers.
• all lockers and cupboard doors are closed
and secured.
• tables are stored or locked in their
transit position.
• fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
• 2 30V mains input socket flap is
securely closed.
• all drain taps are closed
• tyre pressures and wheel nuts.
• rear corner steadies (if fitted) are raised.
• exterior roof rack ladder is raised and
secured.
• all windows/doors/rooflights are closed and
secured.
• T V aerial is lowered and locked into position
(where fitted).
• exterior step (where fitted) is retracted
/folded in.
• E nsure exterior service locker is closed and
locked (where fitted).
• Drop down bed is in upper stowed position.
Special attention must be taken to ensure
all top hinged windows as well as the Luton
windows, Skyviews 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.
20 Motorhome construction.
! WARNING: Large and/or voluminous
items should be stored securely before
travelling.
! WARNING: Vehicles over 3m high have
a maximum vehicle height label affixed
to the drivers sunblind. When planning
your route take your vehicle height into
consideration.
Central locking (if fitted)
The central locking will not activate unless
the cab doors are closed. It will however
activate with the habitation door open. The
habitation door lock will then engage when
the door is closed leading to the possibility
of being locked out of the vehicle, if the
keys are left inside. It is therefore essential
that the habitation door is closed before
the central locking is activated. To open
the habitation door when locked, pull the
internal door handle twice.
Motorhome terms
Mass in Running Order:
The mass of the motorhome equipped to
the motorhome manufacturers standard
specification, as stated by the manufacturer.
The MRO comprises the ex-works weight of
the motorhome, including the driver, 90% fuel
capacity, 1 x LPG gas cylinder @10kg and
standard fixtures & fittings in compliance with
European Regulation No. 1230/2012 (Masses
& Dimensions)
Note: The mass of the motorhome in
running order contains provision for the
masses of liquids, gas etc. (see Mass in
Running Order in the Technical Section).
Part of this provision can also be utilised as
additional payload, if for example, you wish
to travel with no gas cylinders.
Note: If you travel with water in the fresh
water tank or waste tank, the payload will be
reduced accordingly
Note: Quoted MRO is subject to tolerance,
due to weight variation of materials used in