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Security/Points Of Law
Security
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SECURITY
At Auto-Trail, we have tried to go further than any other motorhome
manufacturer to protect your investment.
Make it difficult for the thief by protecting your motorhome and its contents.
Always lock all doors and windows when leaving, even for a short time.
Security locks, hitch locks and wheel locks are essential.
Keep a spare key in a safe place. If a replacement is needed, as the keys
are not easily cut, the dealer where the vehicle was purchased keeps
a spare. Should you loose that key then Auto-Trail can supply you
directly for a small fee.
Motorhome Theft
The theft of a motorhome can occur in the most unlikely circumstances;
from a motorway service area, even from the owners drive.
Make sure all windows and doors are secured even if only leaving the
vehicle for a short time. Do not leave valuables in easily visible positions
inside the vehicle.
POINTS OF LAW
The essential law for motorhome owners is the Road Traffic Act (1972)
and the regulations that followed.
Gas
It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car electric's whilst the
vehicle is in motion. This is because of the potential risk of explosion and
fire risk of naked flames near refuelling points. It is also recommended that
all other gas appliances are turned off whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Highway
Open land up to 14 m from the highway is technically part of the highway.
It is an offence to drive more than this distance onto a common and
overnight parking on many commons is expressly forbidden. With the
exception of motorways, parking on a roadside verge within 14 m of the
road is not an offence. However, if an obstruction is caused, the police
may bring prosecution.
A lay-by is part of the highway and a motorhome owner stopping over
night may be prosecuted for obstruction.
The above is for guidance only and is correct at the time of printing.
Always make sure you park your vehicle only where permitted.
