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S E AT B E LT S
comprising the centre three-quarters of the
breadth of the tread and around the
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to base vehicle manufacturer’s
handbook (Fiat or AL-KO AMC conversion
handbook) for tyre pressure information.
This may also be displayed in the driver’s or
passenger's door aperture.
Motorhome Tyre Specifications
You should note that your Motorhome is fitted
with “Camper Tyres”. Camper tyres meet a
specific “CP” (Camping Pneu) standard for
tyres on Motorhomes. The Camper tyres on
a Motorhome (unlike a commercial van) are
designed to carry a significantly higher load
for the majority of their life and even when
stationery for greater periods of time unlike a
van which typically loads and unloads.
As a result Camper tyres have stiffened side
walls to withstand the increased payloads and
pressure on them, this extra reinforcement
also gives better vehicle stability on the rear
with the heavier rear axle loads typical on a
Motorhome. The tyres are also designed to
improve mileage (wear) and offer better grip
off road.
When replacing your tyres we only recommend
the fitment of CP or Camper Tyres.
Tyre Pressures
The motorhome tyre pressures noted in the
Technical book are the pressures stated by
Fiat for your vehicle calculated in a fully laden
condition. If you are not running fully laden,
reduced pressures could be used but please
seek clarification from the Tyre manufacture.
Dedicated travelling
passenger seating
Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats.
Travelling seats are designated by the
manufacturer and vary according to the
layout you have purchased. Each seat is
homologated i.e. tested to all relevant safety
requirements. NEVER travel in or attempt to
install a seatbelt to a non-designated seat.
! WARNING: Side facing seats are PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
designed for habitational use only, not for
use when the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belts and legislation
Designated driver and passenger seats are
fitted with seat belts and MUST be worn.
Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must
wear an appropriate child restraint suitable for
their age and weight. Children from 3 years of
age and up to 135cm (4’5”) in height, or 12
years of age, whichever is reached first must
use a restraint suitable for their age.
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged
12 or 13 years must wear a seat belt.
Note: It is the legal responsibility of the driver
To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are
suitably restrained. For passengers aged 14
and over, it is their responsibility (not the driver)
that a seat belt is worn.
Fig 1
Designated passenger seats within the
habitational compartment of your motorhome
are identified (fig. 1). Seat belts are fitted
for your safety and must be worn unless a
‘Certificate of Exemption from Compulsory
Seat Belt Wearing’ is held. This Certificate
must be produced if asked for by the Police –
seat belt offences can result in a fine.
Child seats
Choosing/Buying
Go to a reputable retailer such as Halford’s,
Mothercare, Toys R Us, John Lewis etc. Most
reputable retailers will have trained child seat
advisers on site and will offer a fitting service.
Ask the advisor to fit various seats to the
vehicle. Once a correctly fitting seat has been
installed, satisfy yourself on its suitability for
your child and the vehicle before buying as it is
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