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2. Safety
Prepare the vehicle before driving!
2.6.2 Before each journey
Road safety
• The electric connection between the tow vehicle (your car) and
the caravan must function perfectly.
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems and
brakes function correctly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the
brake system, the tyres and function of the of all appliances. It is
advisable to have a gas safety check carried as well. .
• Set the vehicle's wing mirror.
• The roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. False tyre pres-
sure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or even lead
to a burst tyre.
(see also Chapter 14.5 Tyre pressure values)
As the driver of this vehicle, you are responsible for the state of the car
and caravan. Therefore, you must note the following points:
Only begin to drive when your caravan ful
fi
ls all of the
conditions for roadworthiness.
Interior
Preparing the interior:
• Close and firmly lock all of the windows and roof lights.
• Sort all loose objects and store them in their respective com-
partments.
• Store heavy and / or voluminous objects (e.g. radio, awning,
beverage cases) safely before you start your journey, securing
them to prevent them from moving around.
(see also Chapter 3.3)
• If required you can switch the fridge on to 12v operation, this will
only keep the fridge cold when travelling, the fridge must have
been already chilled to the desired temperature using 230v or gas.
The 12v element will not chill the fridge down.
• Ensure that all fluids, including those in refrigerator, are secured
to prevent leakage.
• Close all doors (incl. refrigerator door), lockers (Lock the central
lock on the kitchen drawers).
• Open the concertina door and lock it.
• Latch the sliding door.
• Secure the table and, if possible, lower it.
• Should there be an drop down bed, move it to the upright positi-
on and lock it into place.
• If necessary, secure the TV bracket
*
and, if possible, remove the
TV
*
and store it securely.
• Remove the TV and store it securely (models with rear washroom).
• Turn off all interior lighting and if necessary isolate the 12v system
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the
first
50 km with your caravan.
Please familiarise yourself abroad about any national re-
gulations that may apply with regard to registration and
general inspection and whether you are permitted to
tow your caravan at 100 KPH.
