Operation Manual

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aravan - 09-08 - DET-0030-08EN
Before the journey
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4Before t he journey
Chapter overview
This chapter contains important information which has to be noted before com-
mencing your journey or carrying out any tasks before the journey.
The instructions address the following topics:
initial start-up
registration of the vehicle
connecting and detaching to the towing vehicle
caravan coupling
calculating the payload
loading of the vehicle
drive-on ramp
PVC-floor covering
storing the television
At the end of the chapter there is a checklist which once again summarises the
most important points.
4.1 Initial start-up
The caravan is supplied with a set of keys.
Always deposit a replacement key outside the vehicle. Make a note of the key
number. Our authorised dealers and workshops can offer assistance in case
of loss.
4.2 Registration
The caravan has a general type approval.
Your caravan is a vehicle which must be registered. Observe national regula-
tions on registration.
Please remember that certain countries require a separate national code
sticker in addition to the EU plate.
4.3 Connecting
During the initial journey and each time after changing a wheel, re-tighten
the wheel bolts/wheel nuts after 50 km (30 miles). Subsequently inspect
them at regular intervals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated. See
chapter 14 for tightening torque.
Check whether the road light system of the towing vehicle corresponds to
that of the caravan (see chapter 9), and whether a nominal voltage of 12 V
is provided by the towing vehicle.
Care is to be taken when connecting and detaching a trailer. Risk of acci-
dent and injury!
No persons are to be between the towing vehicle and the trailer during
positioning for connecting and detaching.
Observe the permissible nose weight and rear axle load of the towing
vehicle. Nose weight and rear axle load must not be exceeded. The
values of the nose weight and rear axle load are included in the docu-
ments of the vehicle and the caravan coupling.