Explorer Group 2003 Autostratus FB, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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THERMAL INSULATION AND
HEATING CLASSIFICATION
All caravans manufactured by the Explorer
Group Limited are classified as Grade 2, in
accordance with BSEN 1645 part 1, for thermal
Insulation and heating. This will allow the
Interior temperature to be maintained at 20 °C
when the exterior ambient temperature is 0 °C.
YOUR MOTORHOME
(WEIGHTS EXPLAINED)
Mass in Running Order
The weight of your motorhome as it leaves the
factory, as new with standard fixtures and
fittings, plus an allowance for driver and 90%
fuel.
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden
Mass
The maximum weight of the vehicle when fully
laden for use on the road.
User Payload
The load margin (payload), this represents the
difference between the Mass in Running Order
and the Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass. It shows the maximum weight
which can be loaded into your motorhome,
covering items such as food, crockery, cutlery,
clothing, bedding, gas cylinders, etc.
LOADING AND DISTRIBUTION OF
WEIGHT IN THE MOTORHOME
LOADING
It should be noted that even weight distribution
is a major factor in making your motorhome an
easy and pleasant vehicle to drive. Care
should therefore be taken in balancing the
load, ensuring that heavy items are well
spaced and are in as low a position as
possible, for example, low cupboards and bed
boxes.
Do not exceed recommended maximum
loading for your motorhome.
ROOF RACKS
Some models of Motorhomes are fitted with a
roof rack and ladder as standard.
Care is needed when using this facility. It is
recommend you exercise extreme caution
when loading and unloading.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO CLIMB ONTO
THE ROOF. DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED
MAXIMUM LOAD. ITEMS FITTED OTHER
THAN STANDARD EQUIPMENT WILL
DEPLETE THE PAYLOAD STATED IN THIS
HANDBOOK.
ROOF LOADING
All Motorhomes have a specially designed roof
rack system fitted or available as an optional
extra. The roof of each motorhome is
strengthened to accommodate the roof rack,
however, the strengthened area only relates to
that contained within the roof rack area, and to
step beyond this area may cause damage to
the roof. The roof rack is capable of
withstanding the average persons weight e.g.
12 stone/76 kgs.
Static roof loading or top box loading should
be limited to a maximum of 75 kgs, or the limit
set by the top box manufacturer, which ever is
the lower figure.
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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD