Coachman Travelmaster 2022, User Manual

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This vehicle has an MTPLM greater than 3500kg and
therefore a C1 licence is required to drive it and + E
entitlement if towing a trailer.
Licences issued to drivers who passed their car driving
test before 1st January 1997 include categories B+E and
C1+E which gives them entitlement to drive motor vehicles
up to 7500kg MTPLM and a gross train weight of 8250kg.
(The 107 code in column 12 of the driving licence denotes
this)
Drivers who passed their test on or after this date have
category B entitlement only, which restricts the entitlement
to motor vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats and an
MTPLM of up to 3500kg with trailers up to 750kg MTPLM
(4250kg gross train weight) or larger trailers providing
the combination of the trailer and towing vehicle does not
exceed 3500kg and the MTPLM of the trailer does not
exceed the unladen weight of the towing vehicle.
Drivers who passed their test on or after the 1st January
1997 will need to take an additional test(s) to gain the
C1+E entitlement.
Only drivers who have actually passed aC1 + E test are
entitled to utilise the gross train weight of 10,700kg.
Drivers who passed their test before 1st January 1997 are
limited to a gross train weight of 8250kg and will therefore
have to undertake a C1 + E test in order to tow with a
gross train weight of 10,700kg.
TOWING A TRAILER
The towing capability of your motorhome is 3500kg. This
takes account of the maximum front and rear axle loadings
as well as the minimum front axle loading in
two conditions, MRO and MTPLM condition. Towing in
these, and any other condition requires sensible loading
and distribution of payloads to ensure the requirements
of the towing capability table are met. When towing, the
demands on both the vehicle and driver increase. A trailer
reduces manoeuvrability, the ability to climb hills, accelera -
tion and braking capacity and makes the vehicle handle
and corner differently. It will also increase the
fuel consumption of the vehicle. Always brake in good
time. Special care must be taken when descending
gradients. Change down before going down a steep hill
so the engine can act as a brake. Ensure that the towing
vehicle tyre pressures are correct and adjusted for full
load conditions and that the trailer tyre pressures are as
recommended by the trailer manufacturer. Regularly check
the operation of trailer brakes and lights. For maximum
stability, when loading the trailer ensure that the loads
are properly secured during transit. Position loads so that
most of the weight is placed close to the floor and, where
possible, immediately above or close to the axle(s). Where
the load can be divided between trailer and tow vehicle,
loading more weight into the vehicle will generally improve
the stability of the combination. After loading the trailer,
check that the
nose weight and axle loads are in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations, also check the rear and
front axle loads on the motorhome. When calculating the
laden weight of the trailer, remember to include the weight
of the trailer PLUS THE LOAD.
Note:
Towing regulations vary from country to country. It is very
important to ensure that national regulations governing
towing weights and speed limits are observed (refer to the
relevant national motoring organisation for information).
The stated maximum permissible towing weights refer to
the vehicle’s design limitations and NOT to any specific
territorial restrictions.
Notes:
1. Do not exceed the motorhome gross vehicle train
weight.
2. Do not exceed the maximum front & rear axle loads on
the motorhome.
3. Ensure the motorhome front axle load is never less
than 30% or more than 70% of the total weight.
4. The limit for towing an un-braked trailer is 750kg
(based on VIN plate not actual weight), this applies to
a towed car.
5. A car dolly with a car with a GVW over 750kg in place
is considered as two trailers, these are legal for use for
recovery but under the Road Traffic Regulations Act
1984 the combination is limited to 40 mph on motor-
ways and dual carriageways and 20 mph elsewhere.
A car dolly is not legal for transportation (there is a very
specific difference between recovery and transporta -
tion. Recovery is defined as the removal of a broken
down vehicle to a place of safety).
6. The maximum permitted vehicle combination length
is 18.75m, however any combination must ensure
compliance with the turning circle requirements of Con-
struction and Use regulations 1986 & 1230/2012/ EU.
EUROPEAN TOURING
Please note there are a number of requirements placed
on a driver when driving on European roads. Carrying a
warning triangle, high visibility jacket, first aid kit and spare
bulb is now compulsory in many EU states but some EU
countries are now introducing further regulations such as
carrying a breathalyser kit and not being able to use satel-
lite navigation systems with speed camera warnings. We
would advise customers to check on the many websites
available to ensure you are carrying the correct equipment
when touring in those EU countries.
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