Operation Manual

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

Before the journey

4.6.6 Loading via the drive-on ramp

Loading the vehicle via

the drive-on ramp

The vehicle is easier to load via the drive-on ramp.

Open the rear flap (see chapter 7).

Remove the cotter pin (Fig. 6,3) and bolt (Fig. 6,2) on the drive-on ramp

(Fig. 6,1).

Hold the drive-on ramp in the horizontal position and pull it out to the rear

as far as possible.

If the vehicle is equipped with a roof rail, load racks can be mounted on the

roof rail for roof loads (e.g. for surfboards, rubber boats or light canoes).

Special girder systems are available as accessory. Your Dethleffs dealer

will be pleased to advise you.

The maximum permissible roof load is 50 kg.

The vehicle roof is not suitable for localised load. Before stepping on to the

roof, extensively cover the area you will be treading on. Materials with a

smooth or soft surface are suitable, for example, a thick polystyrene panel.

Secure roof loads with tension belts. Do not use rubber expanders.

Observe the overall height of the vehicle when the roof rack is loaded.

A clearly visible notice stating the overall height should be attached to the

towing vehicle. This eliminates the need for calculations at bridges and

thoroughfares.

Push in fully the drive-on ramp and lock it into place before commencing

the journey.

Only step on the drive-on ramp if it has been fully pulled out and rests on

the ground.

Only step on the drive-on ramp if the rear corner steadies have been

extended or if the caravan is connected to the towing vehicle or if the

caravan is supported at the rear to prevent it from tilting. Otherwise the

caravan can tip over to the back. Danger of falling!

Be careful when stepping onto the drive-on ramp. There is danger of

slipping if the drive-on ramp is wet or icy.

Observe the permissible axle loads and maximum permissible gross

weight when loading the vehicle via the drive-on ramp.

Do not fall below the minimum nose weight.

Fig. 6 Securing the drive-on ramp Fig. 7 Drive-on ramp (pulled out)