Specifications

Preparing for the road
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engine can act as a brake. Ensure that the
towing vehicle tyre pressures are correct and
adjusted for full load conditions and that the
trailer tyre pressures are as recommended by
thetrailermanufacturer.Regularlycheckthe
operation of trailer brakes and lights.
For maximum stability, when loading the trailer
ensure that the loads are properly secured during
transit. Position loads so that most of the weight
isplacedclosetotheoorand,wherepossible,
immediately above or close to the axle(s).
Where the load can be divided between trailer
and tow vehicle, loading more weight into the
vehicle will generally improve the stability of the
combination. After loading the trailer, check that
the nose weight and axle loads are in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations,
also check the rear and front axle loads on the
motorhome. When calculating the laden weight
of the trailer, remember to include the weight of
the trailer PLUS THE LOAD.
NOTE: Towing regulations vary from
country to country. It is very important to
ensure that national regulations governing
towing weights and speed limits are
observed (refer to the relevant national
motoring organisation for information).
The stated maximum permissible towing
weights refer to the vehicle’s design
limitations and NOT to any specific
territorial restrictions.
Notes:
i) Do not exceed the motorhome gross
vehicle train weight.
ii) Do not exceed the maximum front & rear
axle loads on the motorhome.
iii) Ensure the motorhome front axle load is
never less than 40% or more than 70% of
the total weight.
iv) MotorhomeswithanMTPLMupto3500kg
which have European Type approval can
only be fitted with a type approved towbar
complying to 94/20/EC.
v) The limit for towing an un-braked trailer
is750kg(basedonVINplatenotactual
weight), this applies to a towed car.
vi) AcardollywithacarwithaGVWover
750kg in place is considered as two trailers,
these are legal for use for recovery but
undertheRoadTrafcRegulationsAct
1984 the combination is limited to 40 mph
on motorways and dual carriageways
and 20 mph elsewhere. A car dolly is not
legal for transportation (there is a very
specific difference between recovery and
transportation.Recoveryisdenedasthe
removal of a broken down vehicle to a
place of safety).
vii) The maximum permitted vehicle
combination length is 18.75m, however
any combination must ensure compliance
with the turning circle requirements of
Construction and Use regulations 1986 &
97/27/EC.