Bailey Approach SE, Owner'S Manual

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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
LOADING AND THE
DISTRIBUTION OF WEIGHT IN
THE MOTORHOME
Loading
Loads must not be exceeded. The
driver is responsible for arranging the loads
so that they comply with the technical weight
limits of the specific motorhome model. See
specification in the service manual.
Correct weight distribution is a major factor in
making your motorhome a balanced and
pleasant vehicle to drive without
compromising road-holding. Care should
therefore be taken to ensure that heavy items
are well spaced and are in as low a position
as possible, for example, low cupboards and
bed boxes. (Please see Fig 1.)
Do not travel with microwaves or
televisions in overhead lockers
unless the appliance was supplied fitted
by the vehicle manufacturer.
Do not exceed the maximum stated load.
Items fitted other than standard
equipment will deplete the payload stated
in the service manual.
Under no circumstances should the
maximum technically permissible
laden mass be exceeded.
Roof Loading:
Do not allow children to climb on the
roof of your motorhome.
Roof rack bars and ladders are optional and
if you are considering them, care should be
taken to ensure that all items can be safely
secured. Apart from general cleaning and
polishing you should also enquire what other
maintenance is required.
Take special care when on the roof
particularly in wet or frosty weather
conditions, as the surface could be
slippery. Always wear practical footwear
when climbing onto your vehicle.
Maximum load within the area encompassed
by the roof rack should not exceed 75 Kgs
(165 lbs) with a maximum loading of 24 Kg
per metre
2
(8 Kg (17 lbs) per square foot.)
Before Moving Off
Whenever you are making a journey with
your motorhome, either setting off or
returning from holiday, it is good practice to
run through this list:
• Close and secure all cupboards and
drawers and check any loose articles.
• Do not store tins, jars, bottles etc in
overhead lockers.
• Close and secure all windows and
rooflights.
• Leave all curtains and blinds open to aid
visibility- the curtains surrounding the
passengers travelling in the rear of the
vehicle can be secure via a press stud to
ensure that a passenger’s view is not
obstructed.
• Check that gas cylinders are securely
fastened and turn off all gas appliances,
except those heating appliances that are
designed to function whilst the vehicle is
in motion. Also ensure that the gas
locker door is securely fastened.
• Switch of 230 volt supply at the sites hook
up supply pillar; disconnect the mains
cable from the vehicle. (Beware of a
potential electric shock from a wet cable.)
Coil cable and store in a safe place.
• Check both the control panel and the
PDU box for operation? (The PDU box is
similar to a fuse box found in a domestic
house and can be found under the front
bunk.)
Fig 1
SENSIBLE LOADING
HOW TO APPORTION WEIGHT
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