2. Safety 13
Preparing the vehicle
Check the exterior of the vehicle and carry out the following
preparations before driving:
Preparing the vehicle
• If the levelling supports
*
have been extended, retract them.
• Close all the windows in the engine home as well as skylights
in the roof.
• Retract the entrance step.
• Close the tap for the waste water tank.
• Secure accelerator cylinders.
• If necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exterior
socket.
• If necessary, slide the TV antenna
*
in as far as possible or
retract the satellite dish
*
.
• If necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that they
cannot slide.
• If necessary, secure any bicycles on the bicycle carrier
*
,
lashing them with the fastening straps to prevent them from
slipping, and ensure that existing illumination devices are not
covered.
• If necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the engine
home.
• Should there be a rear ladder
*
, fold and secure it.
• If necessary, roll up the awning and stow the crank securely
in the mobile home.
Interior
Some preparations must also be carried out inside the motor
home.
Preparing the interior
• Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments.
• Store heavy and / or voluminous objects (e.g. TV, beverage
cases) safely before you start your journey, securing them to
prevent them from shifting (
see also Chapter 3.3 “Loading”
).
• If necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation.
• Ensure that no liquids, including those in the refrigerator,
will leak.
• Close all of the gas stop valves on the gas devices, with
the exception of the stop valve for the heating if the vehicle
has been equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use
while driving. (e.g. Control CS, SecuMotion)
• Fold down and secure the table.
• Turn off interior lights.
• Secure the table and, if possible, lower it.
• Close doors (including refrigerator door), drawers and
flaps firmly.
• Secure the TV mount and, if possible, dismantle the TV
and store it securely.
• Fully open the Remis Blinds for the driver's cab and lock it
into place.
