P
RE
-L
OAD
C
HECKLIST
•
Ensure all articles are stowed
securely. Do not store tins,
bottles or heavy items in
overhead lockers.
•
Close and secure all lockers and
cupboard doors.
•
Secure all bunks.
•
Close and secure all roof lights.
•
Store main table in transit
position.
•
Ensure fridge is on 12V
operation and set door lock.
•
Close and latch all windows.
•
Never drive with windows on
night setting.
•
Leave all curtains and blinds
open to aid visibility.
•
Ensure gas bottles are correctly
positioned, secured and turned
off.
•
Secure battery.
L
OADING AND DISTRIBUTION OF
WEIGHT IN THE MOTOR HOME
•
Load heavy items down near the
floor mainly over or between
axles.
•
Load evenly right to left.
•
It is recommended that the
table is stored on the floor
between the beds or in the
transit position whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
•
The maximum loading payload is
stated in ‘Your Vehicle’ at the
back of this manual.To ensure
this is distributed evenly the
maximum capacity of each axle
is indicated on the chassis plate
which is located either in the
engine bay or under the
drivers seat.
R
OOF
R
ACK
(
IF FITTED
)
Please be advised that the maximum
recommended weight that should
be carried on a roof rack is 40kg.
Please be advised that in certain
climatic conditions the fibreglass
roof may become slippery. Please
take extreme care when
walking on your vehicle roof.
A
PACHE
R
OOF
B
ARS
Please note that the standard roof
bars fitted to the Apache model
range should not be used for load
carrying. Auto-Trail recommends
that an additional standard roof rack
be fitted for the carrying of any
loads
F
RONTIER REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Please be advised that the maximum
weight that should be carried in this
compartment is 30kg.
2. PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
