Instruction manual

During the Journey 4
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4 During the Journey
Chapter Overview
This chapter contains instructions on how to drive the caravan.
The instructions address the following topics:
driving speed
brakes
4.1 Driving with the Caravan
The main differences between driving with a caravan and driving without a caravan are the increased
vehicle width and length, a decreased acceleration and an increased vehicle stopping distance.
Therefore, adapt your driving technique to the altered road behaviour resulting from driving with a
caravan.
4.2 Brakes
Before each journey, check by means of a braking test:
- Does the overrun brake function?
- Do the brakes react evenly?
- Do the towing vehicle and the caravan remain in the lane when braking?
During the journey, no persons are to travel inside the caravan.
The caravans are designed by HYMER AG for a technically permissible maximum
speed of 100 km/h (60 mph). Therefore never drive faster than 100 km/h (60 mph).
Please always observe the speed limits in the individual countries (see chapter 17).
Have defects on the braking system immediately remedied by an authorised special-
ist workshop.