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PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD
Before venturing out on to the road with your
campervan, it is important that you prepare
correctly.
CAMPERVAN WEIGHTS EXPLAINED
Mass in Running Order
The weight of your campervan as it leaves
the factory, as new with standard fixtures and
fittings, plus an allowance for the driver of
75kgs, the mass of the fuel (diesel) when the
tank is 90% full and an allowance of 12kg for
a full gas tank.
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass
The maximum mass the vehicle can be when
fully laden for use on the road.
User Payload
The load margin (payload), this represents
the difference between the Mass in Running
Order and the Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass. It shows the
maximum weight that can be loaded into your
campervan, covering items such as food,
crockery, cutlery, clothing, bedding, etc.
Loading
It should be noted that even weight
distribution is a major factor in making your
campervan an easy and pleasant vehicle to
drive. Care should therefore be taken in
balancing the load, ensuring that heavy
items are well spaced and are in as low a
position as possible, for example, low
cupboards and bed boxes.
Note: Light items are considered as clothing
and bedding. It is not recommended to travel
with tinned items in overhead lockers.
IMPORTANT: Do not exceed maximum
technical permissible laden mass for your
campervan.
BEFORE MOVING OFF
Whenever making a journey with your
campervan, either setting off on holiday or
returning home, it is good practice to run
through this simple checklist.
(i) Close and secure all cupboards and
drawers and secure any loose articles.
(ii) Do not store tins, bottles, etc. in
overhead lockers.
(iii) Close and secure all windows and
roof lights.
(iv) Leave all curtains and blinds open to
aid visibility.
(v) Turn off all gas appliances.
(vi) Switch off 240volt supply at source;
disconnect mains cable and store in an
appropriate place.
(vii) Check that the battery is secure.
(viii) Ensure the fridge is on 12V operation
and door lock is set. (Note: the
electrical relays will allow the fridge to
be run on the vehicle battery when the
engine is running.)
(ix) Remove any external fresh water
connections etc.
(x) Make sure any heavy articles are
stored in accordance with the loading
procedure.
(xi) Lock the campervan habitation door.
(xii) Check your external rear view mirrors
and adjust if necessary.
(xiii) If a step is used, ensure it is put away
before moving off.
(xiv) Your new Elddis campervan has been
designed to carry passengers in
designated passenger seats only. The
fitting of a 3-point seat belt can identify
these seats. Any seat not fitted with a 3
point seat belt is not designated as a
passenger seat.
SENSIBLE LOADING
HOW TO APPORTION WEIGHT