FRANKIA OPERATING MANUAL
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FRANKIA OPERATING MANUAL
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1.3 Driving
A motorhome is driven like any other car: with care and at a suitable speed. However, the unusual size of the vehicle
should be taken into consideration.
ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION TO THE DIMENSIONS (LENGTH - WIDTH HEIGHT) AND THE WEIGHT OF YOUR MOTORHOME !!
Please note:
Pay attention to petrol station roofs, rock overhangs, branches, etc.
Please pay particular attention to the special regulations abroad. A fully loaded motorhome has different handling to
an empty one.
The following should be taken into consideration:
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longer braking distance
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different handling on inclines and descents
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Influence on the speed with headwind
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higher cross wind sensitivity on bridges or when leaving a tunnel, when overtaking trucks
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different handling in bends due to height and weight
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larger vehicle dimensions: Length, width, height
•
small bridges, narrow streets, low passages, low petrol station roofs etc.
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limited view when reversing
•
correct mirror setting
Please note:
The driver is responsible for ensuring that the passengers remain in their seats and use the seat
belts provided.All seats that are not equipped with seat belts must not be used while driving. No people may
be in the alcove while driving. When using the seat belts in the L-shaped seating area, the seat and backrest
must be locked in the position “1” before starting the journey. The locking lever is located below the seat.
•
The driver seats can be turned towards the living area. Seat rotation is only permitted when the vehicle
is stationary and secured against vehicle movement! In the driving position, the seat must be lowered
(at least to the first locking position)
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Shut off all “open points of fire” that run on gas at petrol stations
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Drive on bad roads at an appropriate speed
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Your vehicle has a long rear overhang compared to a car (= distance between rear axle and the tail-
gate), which swerves in tight bends and can hit on the road if the road surface is unfavourable (e.g.
deep bumps). Therefore, you should drive carefully in tight bends (for example when parking and exi-
ting) as well as with larger bumps
•
Due to the high body of a motorhome, this provides cross winds with a large surface. Therefore, drive
with particular care in cross winds
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Tyre pressure that is too low causes excessive tyre wear or can cause the tyre to burst when the motor-
home is fully loaded. Therefore, check the tyre pressure regularly. The information on the correct tyre
pressure can be found in this table
Model
tyre size
front
middle
rear
front NM
rear NM
X 290 Fiat Ducato Light /Alko 2-axle
215/70 R15
5,0 bar *
__
5,0 bar*
160 Nm
160 Nm
X 290 Fiat Ducato Heavy/Alko 2-axle
225/75 R16
5,5 bar*
__
5,5 bar*
160 Nm
160 Nm
X 290 Fiat Ducato Heavy - Alko 3-axle
225/75 R16
5,5 bar*
3,5 bar*
3,5 bar*
160 Nm
160 Nm
MB Sprinter 314 / Alko 2-axle
235/65 R16 C
3,7 bar*
__
5,3 bar*
240 Nm
240 Nm
MB Eurosprinter 319
235/65 R16 C
3,7 bar*
__
5,3 bar*
240 Nm
240 Nm
MB Eurosprinter 516
205/75 R16 C
4,4 bar*
__
4,0 bar*
240 Nm
180 Nm
MB Eurosprinter 519
205/75 R16 C
4,4 bar*
__
4,0 bar*
240 Nm
180 Nm
* = pressure with fully loaded vehicle
tyre pressure table Mod. 2021
