02-5
2.3 Loading
Rules for loading:
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Spread the load evenly between the left and
right-hand side of the camper. Heavy or bulky
objects belong in the lower storage compart-
ments and near the axle.
•
If your camper has a tandem axle: distribute
the centre of weight between the two axles.
•
Never focus the load in the camper to the rear
(danger of swinging back and forth).
• Heavy objects should be stowed securely to
prevent them from slipping.
• Lighter objects (clothing) should be stowed in
the wall cupboards.
•
You may not always be able to follow the re-
recommended stowing arrangement, because
storage possibilities are distributed through-
out the entire interior of the camper. If neces-
sary, stow heavy objects in the base vehicle.
•
Store baggage in the interior in cupboards
and storage compartments.
•
Secure doors and flaps.
•
After loading, check total weight and axle
load(s) at a public weigh station.
Staying in the camper during the
drive is prohibited by law!
•
Close all doors (incl. refrigerator door),
drawers and flaps tightly.
•
Latch the sliding door.
•
Lower table and secure it.
The gross vehicle weight rating in-
dicated in the vehicle documents as
well as the permitted drawbar load
may not be exceeded. Also note the
permissible drawbar load of your
base vehicle.
Providing your base vehicle permits
this and depending on the size of the
camper, you can improve the driving
quality by increasing the drawbar
load.
The lower a vehicle's centre of gravi-
ty is, the better its performance in
curves and on the road.
