Dethleffs 2006 Globetrotter XXL, Instruction Manual

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Globetrotter XXL - 11-06 - DET-0047-01
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Before the journey
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4.3.4 Roof load
Rear ladder
Folding downwards: Insert the key into the locking cylinder (Fig. 1,2) of the rear ladder lock
(Fig. 1,1) and turn it a quarter turn until the key is in a vertical position.
Hold the foldable part of the rear ladder (Fig. 1,4) and swing out the
securing bracket (Fig. 1,5).
Pull out the key and fold the rear ladder downwards.
Folding upwards: Fold the rear ladder upwards and hold it firmly.
Insert the key into the locking cylinder (Fig. 1,2) of the rear ladder lock
(Fig. 1,1).
Swivel the securing bracket (Fig. 1,5) inward around the tube of the fixed
part of the rear ladder (Fig. 1,3).
Turn the key a quarter turn until it is in a horizontal position.
Check the rear ladder lock: Slightly pull on the rear ladder.
Access the roof only when a roof rail has been fitted. Always use the
ladder at the rear to climb onto the roof.
Take care when stepping onto the ladder. There is danger of slipping
when the ladder is moist or icy.
Take care when stepping onto the roof. There is danger of slipping when
the roof is moist or icy.
Do not overload the roof. Road behaviour and brake reaction deteriorate
as the roof load increases.
If the vehicle is equipped with a roof rail, load racks can be mounted on the
roof rail for roof loads (e.g. for surfboards, rubber boats or light canoes).
Special girder systems are available as accessory. Your Dethleffs dealer
will be pleased to advise you.
The maximum permissible roof load is 75 kg.
The vehicle roof is not suitable for localised load. Before stepping on to the
roof, extensively cover the area you will be treading on. Materials with a
smooth or soft surface are suitable, for example, a thick polystyrene panel.
Secure roof loads with tension belts. Do not use rubber expanders.
Observe the overall height of the vehicle when the roof rack is loaded.
The driver's cabin should have a clearly visible notice stating the overall
height. This eliminates the need for calculations at bridges and thorough-
fares.
Fig. 1 Rear ladder lock