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2. Safety
2.7 While driving
Driving
Do not overload the caravan!
The permissible axle loads,
the technically permissible maximum weight as well as
the permissible height, width and length of the caravan
must be observed!
Staying in the caravan during the drive is prohibited by law!
Ensure that there is suf
fi
cient ventilation. Never cover
up built-in forced ventilation (skylights with forced
ventilation or mushroom vents). Ensure that forced
ventilation is not covered by snow or leaves as this
increases the
danger of suffocation.
Place a note with all important measurements and
weights in a clearly visible place on the dashboard.
Preparation of the vehicle:
• The caravan must be hitched up correctly
(see Chapter 3.4 Stabi-
liser hitch Chapter 3.4).
• Release the hand brake for the caravan.
• Rotate the rotating stanchions and front landing wheel upwards
and secure them.
• Empty the waste water tank, clean it and stow it securely in the
gas box.
• Switch off the awning light.
• If necessary, pack away the awning
*
and stow the winding
handle securely.
• Turn off the gas bottles (heating is forbidden while driving) and
secure them.
• If necessary, lower the TV antenna
*
in as far as possible or retract
the satellite dish.
• Shut the gas-bottle container.
• Close and lock the entrance door and the locker doors.
• Stow the step tread in the gas bottle container.
• If necessary, disconnect the cable for the 230V mains connection
from the external socket.
• If necessary, secure any bicycles on the bicycle carrier
*
, lashing
them with the fastening straps to prevent them from slipping, and
ensure that the rear tail lights are not covered. If the bicycle carrier
has not been loaded, fold it in and secure it.
(see Chapter 5.6)
• If necessary, secure the spare tyre holder.
Exterior
Check around the caravan and ensure everything is secure for your
journey as follows.
Take a test drive or a safety training course before the
fi
rst long drive
to better acquaint yourself with the carriage in driving conditions.
Practise driving in reverse.
Staying in the caravan during the drive is prohibited by law!
