Karmann Ontario 580, Instruction Manual

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Positioning the motorhome
Please adhere to the following when selecting
a suitable place to position your motorhome
on vacation and for interim overnight stays:
• The ground has to be even and be able to
bear sufficient load.
• Make sure that an electrical supply outlet is
available close to the campsite and that
freshwater and sewage water connections
are available if possible.
• Make sure that the superstructure door and
all service flaps remain easily accessible.
Proceed as follows once you have found a
suitable campsite and have parked your
motorhome:
- Switch the engine off, put the vehicle in first
gear and pull the hand brake.
- If your motorhome is not equipped with
supports, place wedges in front of and
behind a wheel.
- If your motorhome has supports in the rear,
then extend these.
Prior to securing the motorhome with
supports, additional supports or wedges,
always turn off the engine, put the vehicle
in first gear and pull the hand brake.
Never place wedges under the wheels to
compensate for uneven ground!
Caution
Travelling and overnight stops
In general it is allowed to make overnight
stops in car parks in Germany - at least for
one night. However, camping tables, chairs
etc. or other items should not be placed
outside to give the impression of "camping
out". Specialist magazines and camping
guides contain useful information, or you can
contact the CIVD club to find out about districts
which welcome caravans and motorhomes,
rules for sewage water disposal etc. Different
rules apply abroad with regard to motorhomes
and overnight stops.
Find out about the following before starting
your journey:
• necessary documents
• legal regulations concerning maximum
speeds and prohibitions on overtaking
• electrical supply standard
• where to make overnight stops
The ADAC can also supply information with
regard to the relevant regulations concerning
overnight stops outside camping sites, speed
limits etc. in the country you plan to visit.
TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
3-9
Traffic safety checklist