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16.5
Tips on staying overnight safely during travel
Prudent behaviour is the most important protective measure for insuring a safe
night in the motorhome.
The risk of thievery is reduced to a minimum when the following basic rules
are observed:
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During high season do not spend the night at highway rest stops or parking
areas located along typical vacation routes.
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Several vehicles on one site at the same time do not necessarily decrease
the chances of thievery occurring. Consult your own feelings about the
parking site.
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Even if it is just for one night, go to a camping site.
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When parking on open space keep emergency routes clear. The way to the
driver's seat should be clear. The ignition key should always be within
reach.
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Only take with you those valuables which are absolutely necessary for the
journey. If possible, store valuables in a small safe and not in the immediate
vicinity of windows or doors.
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Always lock up the vehicle.
16.6
Tips for winter campers
The following tips will help make your winter camping experience as agreeable
as possible.
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Reserve your parking place in good time. Good winter camping sites are
often booked up early.
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Do not start your trip without winter tyres.
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Bring snow chains.
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Choose your parking place with care. Observe the ground beneath you.
Snow and ice may melt.
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When the vehicle has been positioned, release the handbrake to prevent
freezing.
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No snow walls should be allowed to cover the built-in forced ventilation.
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Keep the built-in forced ventilation free from snow and ice.
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Make sure the air circulation is good. Good air circulation prevents mois-
ture from collecting and makes it easier to heat the living area.
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Cover the single-paned driver's cabin window with insulation mats to avoid
thermal bridges.
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Follow the instructions in the section "Gas supply in European countries".
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Use a two-bottle system with automatic controller for the gas system, so
that the supply does not run out during the night.
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Only operate the gas system using propane gas.
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Do not use the space behind the heater as a storage space.
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Never operate catalytic ovens or infra-red gas radiators in the interior of the
vehicle, since they consume oxygen for burning.
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Lay the 240 V power cable in such a way that the cable cannot be frozen
or be damaged (e.g. during snow removal).
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When it is snowing heavily, clear the roof of the vehicle of snow regularly.
A few centimetres of powdery snow serves as insulation, but wet snow
quickly becomes a heavy burden.
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Before embarking on the return journey, remove all the snow from the roof
to avoid impeding vehicles behind you with a "snow flag".
Summary of Contents for Capron A361
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Page 6: ...6 Capron 04 17 CAP 0017 01EN Warranty 1 ...
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