Bailey 2002 Series, Руководство пользователя

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Chapter 2
CARAVAN & TOW VEHICLE
Introduction:
Choosing the right car and caravan combination for safe and stable towing
is both an art and a science. It may seem complicated to the newcomer,
but a few minutes spent understanding the basic principles, common
terms and definitions in use will be worthwhile in ensuring your
enjoyment of our product.
Caravan and towing vehicle terms
Maximum technically permissible laden mass
: As stated by the vehicle
manufacturer. This mass takes into account specific operating conditions
including factors such as the strength of materials, loading capacity of
the tyres etc. It is the maximum that the caravan can weigh on the road.
Warning: Under no circumstances should the maximum technically
permissible laden mass of this caravan be exceeded.
Mass in running order
: Mass of the caravan equipped to the manu-
facturer’s standard specification.
User payload
: The difference between the maximum technically
permissible laden mass and the mass in running order.
User Payload includes:-
Essential habitation equipment : Those items and fluids required for the
safe and proper functioning of the equipment for habitation as defined
by the manufacturer of the caravan.
Personal effects : Those items which a user can choose to carry in a
caravan and which are not included as essential habitation equipment
or operational equipment.
Optional equipment : Items made available by the manufacturer over
and above the standard specification for the caravan.
The masses relevant to your model of caravan can be found in the service
handbook, page 144-147.