Operation Manual

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otorcaravan - 09-08 - DET-0033-07EN
Wheels and tyres
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Removing the spare wheel: Use the ratchet wrench and extension to loosen the nuts (Fig. 263,1) on the
rear hooks (Fig. 263,2) to the left and right of the spare wheel support.
Unscrew the wheel nuts approx. 3 to 4 cm.
Press the clip (Fig. 263,3) slightly upwards, press the hooks backward or
forward and unhook the clip.
Take down the basket and remove the spare wheel.
14.7 Tyre pressure
The payload and the durability of tyres is directly dependent on the tyre pres-
sure. Air is a volatile medium. It is unavoidable that it will escape from tyres.
As a rule of thumb it can be assumed that a filled tyre loses pressure at a rate
of 0.1 bar every two months. To prevent the tyres becoming damaged or burst,
check the tyre pressure regularly.
Fig. 263 Spare wheel support under the
vehicle
Tyres overheat if the tyre pressure is too low. This can cause serious
tyre damage.
Check tyre pressure before a journey or every 2 weeks. Wrong tyre
pressure causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to tyre
burst. You can lose control of the vehicle.
Use only valves that are approved for the specified tyre pressure.
Only check the tyre pressure on cold tyres.
The information on pressure levels is valid for cold tyres and loaded vehi-
cles.
Pressure in hot tyres is higher than in cold tyres. Therefore, check the pres-
sure when the tyres are cold.
Tyre pressures in bar.
The valve used must be approved for the air pressure. We recommend the
use of a metal valve for pressures greater than 4.75 bar.
For the maximum permissible axle loads for your vehicle please refer to
specific documentation.
When a replacement is needed, Dethleffs recommends "Michelin-
Camping" tyres.