Operation Manual

2 Caravan - 02-08 - DET-0030-07E

Before the journey

Incorrectly loaded Loads stored apart from each other (Fig. 3) lead to inclination to skid. Roof

loads impair the driving characteristics and move the centre of gravity

upwards. This increases the inclination to skid.

Correctly loaded Do not store heavy objects such as awnings, tin cans, etc. in the caravan but

rather in the towing vehicle. Secure bicycles on the roof of the towing vehicle.

Store all loads close to the axle (Fig. 4).

4.6.4 Caravan load, nose weight and axle load

Caravan load The caravan load (Fig. 5,1) stipulated in the towing vehicle documents pro-

vides information as to the maximum weight which the towing vehicle is per-

mitted to tow. The caravan load refers to the actual weight of the caravan and

not to the maximum permissible gross weight of the caravan.

Fig. 3 Incorrect weight distribution

Fig. 4 Correct weight distribution

The information on the towing vehicle documents is important for the selec-

tion of the car and caravan.

Fig. 5 Caravan load, nose weight and

axle load

1 Caravan load

2 Nose weight

3Axle load