Hobby Van Vantana 2016, Руководство пользователя

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2. Safety 12
Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road
Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised!
If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho-
rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you!
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the first
50 miles with your camper.
• Switch off the gas-operated built-in devices before put -
ting petrol in the tank.
The general inspection can be carried out by the German
Technical Surveyance Association (TÜV), the German Engine
Vehicle Surveyance Association (DEKRA) or an officially appro-
ved expert.
2.5.1 What to observe before taking your first drive
Vehicle registration
Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered. This
also applies to your new van. Apply for registration at your local
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.
The following documents are required to initiate the registra-
tion process:
- Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Part II and/or Certifi-
cate of Conformity (CoC)
- Electronic Insurance Certificate/eIC Number
- personal identification or proof of residence
- possibly, power of attorney to have someone else register
the caravan.
- if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes
General inspection
In common with passenger cars new vans with a permissible total
weight up to 3.5 tonnes do not have to undergo a general inspec-
tion for the first three years after initial registration. After this they
must undergo a general inspection every two years. Vans weighing
between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes must undergo a general inspection
2.5 Before driving
every two years during the first six years following initial registrati-
on. After this a general inspection must be carried out every year.