Operation Manual

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1C
aravan - 11-06 - DET-0030-05EN
Before the journey
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For the personal equipment, according to the applicable regulations, the man-
ufacturer must use a minimum weight that is determined according to the fol-
lowing formula:
Formula Minimum weight M (kg) = 10 x N + 10 x L + 30
Explanation N = maximum number of beds, as stated by the manufacturer
L = total length of the caravan in metres, not including the drawbar
Example Caravan with 4 beds and a length of 5 m:
Minimum weight M (kg) = 10 x 4
beds
+ 10 x 5
metres
+ 30 = 120 kg
4.6.2 Calculating the payload
The payload (see section 4.6.1) is the difference in weight between
Maximum permissible gross weight in a laden condition and
Vehicle mass complete in a ready-to-drive condition.
4.6.3 Loading the caravan correctly
The payload calculation at the factory is partly based on all-inclusive
weights. For safety reasons, the maximum permissible gross weight in
a laden condition must not be exceeded.
Only the maximum permissible gross weight and the mass in a ready-to-
drive condition, not the actual weight of the vehicle, is stated in the
vehicle documents. For your own safety, we recommend that you have
your loaded vehicle weighed on a public weighbridge before you set out
on your journey.
Mass in kg to be
calculated
Calculation
Example for calculating
the payload
Maximum permissible gross weight ac-
cording to vehicle documents
1500
Vehicle mass in a ready-to-drive condi-
tion, including basic equipment in accord-
ance with vehicle documents
- 1200
This results in a permissible payload
of
300
Additional equipment - 40
For the personal equipment this re-
sults in
= 210
Never exceed the maximum permissible gross weight.
Distribute the load evenly on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
Store all objects in such a way that they cannot slip.
Store heavy objects (awning, tin cans, etc.) close to the axles.
Low-lying storage compartments whose doors do not open in the direc-
tion of travel are particularly suited for storing heavy objects.
Stack light objects (laundry) in the roof storage cabinets.
Never concentrate the caravan load at the rear.