Specifications

SECURITY
At Auto-Trail, we have tried to go further than any other motor
home manufacturer to protect your investment.
Make it difficult for the thief by protecting your motor home
and its contents.Always lock all doors and windows when
leaving, even for a short time. Security locks, hitch locks
and wheel locks are essential.
Keep a spare key in a safe place. If a replacement is needed,
as the keys are not easily cut, the dealer where the vehicle
was purchased keeps a spare. Should you loose that key
then Auto-Trail can supply you directly for a small fee.
Motor Home Theft
The theft of a motor home can occur in the most unlikely
circumstances; from a motorway service area, even from
the owners drive.
Make sure all windows and doors are secured even if only
leaving the vehicle for a short time. Do not leave valuables
in easily visible positions inside the vehicle.
POINTS OF LAW
The essential law for motor home owners is the Road Traffic
Act (1972) and the regulations that followed.
Gas
It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car
electric's whilst the vehicle is in motion.This is because of the
potential risk of explosion and fire risk of naked flames near
refuelling points. It is also recommended that all other gas
appliances are turned off whilst the vehicle is in motion.
Highway
Open land up to 14 m from the highway is technically part of
the highway. It is an offence to drive more than this distance
onto a common and overnight parking on many commons is
expressly forbidden.With the exception of motorways, parking
on a roadside verge within 14 m of the road is not an offence.
However, if an obstruction is caused, the police may bring
prosecution.
A lay-by is part of the highway and a motor home owner
stopping over night may be prosecuted for obstruction.
The above is for guidance only and is correct at the time
of printing.
Always make sure you park your vehicle only where
permitted.
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