Auto-Sleepers Gloucester2010, Handbook

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5-1
ARRIVAL AT SITE
CHECK SITE REGULATIONS
Siting your Motorhome
When siting your motorhome, keep to the
roadways unless otherwise directed. Obey
the speed limit which, in general, is 10 mph.
Only a person in possession of a current
driving licence is permitted to drive on the
site. Stopping distances on grass are
considerably greater than on tarmac.
Selecting a Pitch
Carefully select where you wish to park your
motorhome. The site should be as level as
possible, well drained and away from boggy
areas and, preferably, not under or near
trees. Consider also, how you will move your
motorhome when leaving the site. For
example, on sloping ground in wet
conditions, pitch facing downhill.
Levelling
The optional rear corner steadies, which can
be lowered by using the brace supplied, are
designed to give greater stability to the
vehicle when it is stationary on site. The
brace is stored in the wardrobe.
Note: On no account should the rear corner
steadies be used to jack up the vehicle when
carrying out maintenance or changing a
wheel.
It is important to site your motorhome level to
ensure correct operation of the refrigeration,
cooker, etc, by using purpose made ramps
and NOT bricks or such items.
Awning Light
The exterior awning light is controlled by the
‘Aux’ switch on the electrical control panel.
Fridge Vent Covers
Remove the fridge ventilation covers from the
outside vents, by turning the screws anti-
clockwise and pulling the covers gently
outwards from the bottom. Store in a safe
place and replace in the reverse fashion,
prior to driving on public roads as noted in
section 3.