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Before you leave
We recommend you develop your own
routine for checking your vehicle, but listed
below are some of the areas we suggest
you pay attention to.
INSIDE:
•
All 12V lights and appliances switched
off.
•
TV’s stowed in transit positions.
•
All loose items secured.
•
All windows, catches, drawers,
cupboard doors, roof hatches closed
and locked
•
Fridge door closed and locked.
•
3 way refrigerators set to electrical
source setting (never use on gas during
transit).
•
All doors secured with locks or straps
provided.
•
Raise rear bed to upper position
(selected models)
•
Gas shutoff valve turned off.
•
Remove and stow microwave cooking
plate.
OuTSIDE:
•
Gas bottle(s) turned off and secured.
• Fully raise stabiliser legs (where fitted).
•
240V Electrical lead disconnected and
stowed.
•
Mains pressure hose disconnected and
stowed.
•
Remove water from drain hose and
stow.
•
Close and lock all storage and locker
doors.
•
Annex, poles, ropes and pegs stowed.
•
Awnings closed and stowed securely,
winder handle stowed.
•
Secure and stow antennas (where a
fixed type antenna is not installed).
•
Slide-outs retracted and locked securely
(selected models).
•
Ensure roof lockdown clamps are in the
locked position (selected models).
•
Check tyre pressure (refer to tyre
placard).
•
Retract entry step.
•
Ensure all entry doors are properly
closed and secure.
•
Check vehicles external lights and
indicators are all working.
•
Check all mirrors.
Some additional steps if your RV is a
caravan:
•
Check wheel nuts. Refer to “Wheel
Mounting”.
•
Hitch van to car ensuring coupling catch
is in the locked position.
•
Connect safety chain to car. Shackles
must be the same gauge as the safety
chain.
•
Release caravan park brake.
•
Remove and secure jockey wheel.
•
Connect 7 or 12 pin plug to car socket
and check road lights.
•
Check brakes are working in the first 50
meters of travel.
In transit seating positions on all Talvor
motorhomes and campervans are displayed
on the relevant seating placards found in
your RV’s manual and within the vehicle.
These must be strictly adhered to by law.
No passengers may travel in towed vehicles
whilst in transit.
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