Pre-Load Checklist
• Ensure all articles are stowed securely. Do not store tins,
bottles or heavy items in overhead lockers.
• Close and secure all lockers and cupboard doors.
• Secure all bunks.
• Close and secure all roof lights.
• Store main table in transit position.
• Ensure fridge is on 12V operation and set door lock.
• Close and latch all windows.
• Never drive with windows on night setting.
• Leave all curtains and blinds open to aid visibility.
• Ensure gas bottles are correctly positioned, secured and
turned off.
• Secure battery.
Loading and Distribution of Weight in the Motor Home
• Load heavy items down near the floor mainly over or
between axles.
• Load evenly right to left.
• It is recommended that the table is stored on the floor
between the beds or in the transit position whilst the
vehicle is in motion.
• The maximum loading payload is stated in ‘Your Vehicle’ at
the back of this manual. To ensure this is distributed evenly
the maximum capacity of each axle is indicated on the
chassis plate which is located either in the engine bay or
under the drivers seat.
Roof Rack (If fitted)
Please be advised that the maximum recommended weight
that should be carried on a roof rack is 40kg. Please be
advised that in certain climatic conditions the fibreglass roof
may become slippery. Please take extreme care when
walking on your vehicle roof.
Apache Roof Bars
Please note that the standard roof bars fitted to the Apache
model range should not be used for load carrying. Auto-Trail
recommends that an additional standard roof rack be fitted
for the carrying of any loads.
Frontier Rear Under Floor Storage Compartment
Please be advised that the maximum weight that should be
carried in this compartment is 30kg.
Bicycle Carrier (If Fitted)
Auto-Trail recommend that if a bicycle carrier is fitted to your
vehicle it should be capable of carrying no more than two
cycles.
The Frontier model is designed to use a specially designed
cycle carrier. Details of this are available through your
Supplying Dealer.
Never Exceed The Maximum Authorised Weight
Specified On The Carrier.
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