Operation Manual
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longer than that of an individual vehicle. The load
in the caravan also has a signicant inuence on
the braking distance.
Rules for braking
• Note the longer braking distance on wet
roads.
• When driving down mountains or steep hills,
do not use a higher gear than when driving
uphill.
• Principally, an overrunning brake system
cannot differentiate between a "normal"
braking procedure and driving over a pass,
which lasts for a longer period of time. This
can cause the wheel brakes to heat up
strongly so that, if necessary, you must give
them sufcient time to cool down.
Shunting
Your carriage is signicantly larger than a car.
Rules for shunting
• There is a signicant blind spot in shunting,
even when the exterior mirrors are properly
adjusted.
• Use a guide when turning into difcult parking
spots.
The guide may not position him- or
herself between the base vehicle
and the camper.
Driving
Take a test drive before the rst long drive to
better acquaint yourself with the carriage in driv-
ing conditions. Also practice driving in reverse.
Rules for driving
• Do not underestimate the length of the
carriage.
• Exercise special caution when driving toward
yards and through gates.
• In conditions with strong side winds, slick ice
or wet roads, the carriage could move back
and forth.
• Adjust driving speed to overall street and traf-
c conditions.