Swift 2005 MH, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Preparing for the Road
7
WARNING: Under no circumstances
should the Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass of this
motorhome be exceeded.
Nose weight:
The static mass of the trailer towing device
on the rear of the towing vehicle.
Notes:
(i) When measuring the noseweight it is
important that the trailer is loaded.
(ii) The trailer is intended to be towed
slightly nose heavy. The nose weight
can be adjusted by distribution of the
load. The nose weight should be
approximately 7% of the actual laden
weight (but not greater than the hitch
capacity) and at the same time suit the
motorhome requirements.
See 'Advice on Towing' page 9.
LOADING OF VEHICLE
WARNING: LOADS MUST NOT BE
EXCEEDED.
THE DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR
ARRANGING THE LOADS SO THAT
THEY COMPLY WITH THE TECHNICAL
WEIGHT LIMITS OF THE SPECIFIC
MOTORHOME MODEL.
SEE SERVICE HANDBOOK.
Correct weight distribution is an important
factor in ensuring your vehicle is well
balanced and easy to drive. It is therefore
necessary to load your motorhome carefully
making sure all heavy articles are evenly
distributed and are preferably placed in the
lower lockers or bed boxes.
WARNING: Do not travel with televisions
or microwaves in overhead lockers
unless the appliance was supplied fitted
to your motorhome by the manufacturer.
Although it is essential to ensure that the
total weight of your motorhome does not
exceed the stipulated Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass, (MTPLM), it is
important to remember that the front and
rear axles also have individual maximum
weights which must not be exceeded.
To ensure adequate road holding the
load on the front axle, under all
conditions, must not be less than 42%
of the total weight.
Ensure you distribute the payload equally on
each side of the vehicle to avoid an
imbalance.
These weights, together with the MTPLM,
can be found on the Manufacturers ECWVTA
plate affixed to the bulkhead panel directly
behind the front passenger seat.
WARNING: Turn off all gas appliances
while the vehicle is in motion.
Please take care to ensure you have
allowed for the masses of all the items
you intend to carry in your motorhome
e.g. passengers, optional equipment,
essential habitational equipment and
personal effects such as clothing, food,
pets, bicycles, sailboards, sports
equipment etc.
LARGE STORAGE AREAS
The large storage areas provided in some
motorhome layouts are designed solely for
the purpose of carrying personal
possessions, these areas
must not be used;
- as a habitation area (eg living, sleeping or
cooking).
- to carry passengers, animals or livestock.
- for the installation (or use) of any LPG gas
operated appliances, (unless supplied fitted
by the manufacturer).
- for carrying LPG gas bottle cylinders.
- to carry any flammable liquids, unless
properly stored, sealed and secured.
- for the operation of an electrical generator.
- in such a way that the load exceeds the
MTPLM, and/or minimum and maximum
axle loads.