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POSITIONING THE MOTORHOME

ARRIVAL AT SITE Positioning the motorhome

Note: Check and observe site regulations.

Keep to roadways unless otherwise directed. Fig. A Winding the corner steady
Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are
generally 10mph. Lower the rear corner steadies (if fitted) until
they are in firm contact with the ground (Fig.
(Remember that the stopping distance on A). DO NOT use the steadies as a jack, they
grass is considerably greater than on tarmac.) are only a means of stabilising the rear of the
motorhome. Levelling pads or boards should
Only a person in possession of a current be used under the steadies where the ground
driving licence may drive on the site. is soft or uneven.

Selecting a pitch Awnings and Tents

Do not pitch in such a position that your Awnings and tents should only be used when
motorhome will obstruct others coming in. permission has been obtained. When on
grass and staying for more than a few days
Try to choose an area which is dry, reasonably the ground sheet and/or side flaps of awnings
level and preferably with a hard base. should be periodically raised in order to avoid
damage to the ground.
If you have no alternative but to pitch on a
slope try to ensure that you are facing down
the slope, for when you leave.

Levelling the motorhome

Levelling must be carried out in both directions
for the refrigerator and other equipment to
function correctly. Stepped levelling boards
(Fig. A) or proprietary ramps are ideal for this
purpose. Levelling pads or boards should be
used under the steadies where the ground is
soft or uneven.

Fig. A Stepped levelling board
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