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Alloy Wheels / Tyre Valves
It is vitally important that when you get replacement
tyres fitted to your vehicle the valves that are used
are capable of withstanding the high pressures
associated with Motorhome tyres.
Usually only ‘bolt through’ steel type valves can
withstand the high pressures associated with
Motorhome tyres.
Driving Abroad
Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant
laws and regulations that apply in the countries in
which you choose to travel.
Different mainland European countries have different
laws and regulations and it is your responsibility to
ensure that your vehicle complies with this
regulations and that you drive within the law.
Vehicles fitted with Comfort - Matic gearbox
If the vehicle is at a standstill and a gear is engaged,
keep the brake pedal pressed until you decide to set
off. Then release the brake and accelerate gradually.
To safeguard clutch efficiency, do not use the
accelerator to keep the vehicle at a standstill
(e.g: parking on a hill); the clutch could be damaged
by overheating. Use the brake pedal instead and
operate the accelerator only when you are ready
to set off.
During hill starts, accelerate gradually but fully after
releasing the handbrake or brake pedal to allow the
engine to increase its rpm to greater extent and
overcome the higher gradients with more torque.
For more information on the Comfort – Matic
gearbox please refer to the handbook supplied
with your base vehicle.
Selecting A Pitch
Do not pitch in a position in which your vehicle will
obstruct others coming in.
Try to choose an area that is dry, reasonably level
and preferably with a hard base. If you have no
alternative but to pitch on a slope, ensure that
when you leave you are driving down the slope.
It is always good practice to chock the wheels
of the Motorhome when parked on a slope or a
slippery surface even when the brakes are applied.
In poor site conditions you are advised to try to keep
engine revs as low as possible to try to avoid wheel
spin and try to steer as straight as possible.
Levelling The Motorhome
Levelling of the Motorhome on your chosen pitch
must be carried out in both directions for the
refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly.
Levelling the Motorhome should be carried out using
proprietary levelling ramps, or boards.
Rear Corner Steadies
Your vehicle may be fitted with rear corner steadies
which are used for stabilising your Motorhome
when stationary. These steadies should never be
used to lift the rear wheels off the ground, or as
a jack.
Operation
Lower the corner steadies using the special brace
supplied until they are in firm contact with the ground.
Levelling pads or boards should be used when the
ground is soft or uneven.
In extreme cases where it is necessary to raise a
wheel off the ground for levelling purposes,further
support should be applied so that the corner steadies
do not take undue strain.
Please note that under no circumstances should
the corner steadies be used to jack up the rear
of the vehicle. Use a proprietary bottle jack or
scissor jack that is capable of holding the weight
of your fully loaded Motorhome.
Selecting A Pitch
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