Swift Group 2011 User manual

Introduction
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INTRODUCTION
Dear owner
Thank you for deciding to buy one of our
new motorhomes.
We are sure you will enjoy many happy hours in
it and we hope the information and hints in this
handbook will heighten your enjoyment.
The handbook has been designed to give you a
general guide to the care, use and maintenance
of your caravan. Whether you are a new or an
experienced motorhomer the hints will help to
protect your investment.
The information contained will answer most
of your queries, but if there are any aspects
which are not covered please consult your
appointed dealer. We would suggest you
make a note of your dealers name and
contact information below.
Dealer Name:
............................................................................
Telephone Number:
............................................................................
E-mail:
............................................................................
IMPORTANT - please quote the base VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) in all
correspondence with your dealer or
Swift Group limited, this can be found
on the front windscreen and on the plate of
the front cross member within the
engine compartment and on the swift
manufacturers plate situated on the
bulkhead directly behind the front driver/
passenger seat.
All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this
handbook are intended to give a general idea of
the motorhome. Changing market and supply
situations may prevent us from maintaining the
exact specification details in this handbook. We
therefore reserve the right to alter specifications
as materials and conditions demand.
Dealers are not agents of Swift Group Limited
and have absolutely no authority to bind Swift
Group Limited by any express or implied
undertaking or representation.

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SWIFT TALK
Swift Talk is the new central forum for the Swift
community online. A place for all those united
in their love of caravanning, motorhomes,
holiday homes and touring in general, to share
their experiences, meet new friends and find
out a world of information on how to enjoy their
touring lifestyle.
The site is packed full of features that actively
encourage members, not only to liaise with the
Swift Group via the forums, but also interact
with each other through publishing their own
content, uploading and sharing photos and
video, and even posting their own blogs for the
community to follow.
Swift Talk is the first place to learn about new
product launches, events and Swift Group
news, it’s also the first place customers can go
to as a quick reference to frequently asked
questions or to actively take part in the forums;
providing valuable feedback on Swift Group
products and customer service.
The new online community can even be used to
create your own groups, perfect for Owners’
Clubs, dealers and exhibitors to attract new
members, publicise and build awareness for
upcoming events, rallies and shows.
Anyone who owns, uses, or is thinking of
buying a Swift Group caravan, motorhome or
holiday home, or would just like to be part of
the growing Swift community is actively
encouraged to sign up, create their own
content, and start talking!
Just visit www.swift-talk.co.uk
and become part of a unique
online experience.

CONTENTS
WARRANTY .................................................1
MOTORHOME CODE .........................................9
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ..................................13
‘EN ROUTE’ ................................................21
SAFETY & SECURITY ........................................25
ARRIVAL AT SITE ............................................31
CONNECTING SERVICES .....................................33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ......................................51
EQUIPMENT DETAILS ........................................69
MOTORHOME CARE ........................................159
USEFUL INFORMATION .....................................167

WARRANTY
Warranty ................................................... 2
Assistance.................................................. 4
Your warranty explained ...................................... 5
Supplier contacts............................................ 5
Annual service / inspection record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Annual service / inspection record Stamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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WARRANTY
All the illustrations and descriptive matter in
this handbook are intended to give a general
idea of the motorhome. Changing market and
supply situations and our policy of continuous
product development may prevent us from
maintaining the exact specifications detailed
in this handbook. We therefore reserve the
right to alter specifications as materials and
conditions demand.
Dealers are not agents of Swift Group Limited,
the manufacturer of Swift Group motorhomes
and have absolutely no authority to bind
the manufacturer by any express or implied
undertaking or representation.
All motorhomes (other than the engine, chassis
cab and associated parts referred to in this
handbook which are subject to the relevant
chassis manufacturer’s warranty) have a 3 year
SuperSure manufacturer’s warranty from the
date of purchase (or hire purchase), which is
subject to a chargeable annual service and
inspection being carried out at an authorised
Swift Group Service Centre.
During the warranty period, subject to the
exclusions set out in this section of the
handbook, the manufacturer, Swift Group Limited,
will repair (or at its option, replace) all defective
parts of the motorhome. For any engine, chassis
cab and associated parts warranty issues please
contact your local Fiat/Peugeot Agent.
The manufacturer will honour the warranty until
36 months from the date of sale, provided that
the motorhome has been serviced annually
within 90 days before or 60 days after each
anniversary of the original date of sale. The
third service must, however, be carried out
before the expiry of the 36 month period from
the original date of sale.
In the first 12 months the warranty
will cover:
Faults arising from a manufacturing defect but
not those which are a result of normal wear and
tear or those which relate to replacement light
bulbs and leisure battery.
Also not covered under the first year are faults
resulting from accidental damage or damage
caused by misuse of any component part of
the motorhome.
In the years two and three the warranty
will cover:
1. Water system; heater, fresh water tank,
water pump, water gauges, taps and
shower heads
2. Heating system and components
3. Main proprietary items ie. fridge,
toilet, cooker
4. Chassis and associated parts
5. Auxiliary electrics
6. Windows, excluding window furniture
and blinds
In years 2 and 3 the warranty will
specifically exclude:
• All soft furnishings
• Audio equipment
• Microwave
General terms applying to all three years of
the warranty period
The motorhome is not covered for:
• The failure of a component for reasons of
fair wear and tear.
• Damage resulting from accidents.
• Misuse of any component.
• Normal deterioration, corrosion, intrusion of
foreign or harmful bodies, lack of servicing
or negligence of any person other than
the Swift Group Limited which causes
stoppage of or impairment to the function
of any component of the motorhome.
• Replacement of parts which have reached
the end of their effective working life
because of age and/or usage.
• Cleaning or adjustment of any assemblies.
• Cosmetic finishes to kitchen sinks, cooker
tops, vanity units, shower trays.

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• Routine maintenance items which are part
of the annual service including lubricants,
rubber gas hose, the cleaning of the heater
and fridge flues, the replacement of gas
jets, the resealing and/or replacement of
shower room sealant, and the adjustment
and lubrication of locks.
The warranty will be invalidated if the
motorhome has been neglected, misused,
modified or for hire or reward. The motorhome
will be deemed to have been neglected if it has
not been serviced and maintained as stated in
this handbook.
If any repairs are identified as being necessary
during an Annual Service, the motorhome must
be made available to an authorised Swift Group
Service Centre within 6 weeks for the work to
be carried out. All new motorhomes must be
registered with the Swift Group Ltd within 6
weeks of purchase as new.
The warranty only applies to motorhomes
purchased and used within the UK, and for
continuous journeys abroad of no longer than
90 days per journey.
The cost of transporting, towing or moving the
motorhome by any means to or from the place
of repair is the responsibility of the owner.
The benefit of this warranty may be transferred
to a new owner if the motorhome is sold,
provided that the motorhome has been
serviced by an authorised Swift Group Service
Centre in accordance with the requirements
of this handbook, and details of the change of
ownership have been supplied to Swift Group
using the change of ownership form set out in
this handbook. Failure to notify Swift Group of
a change of ownership within 14 days of such a
change will invalidate the warranty.
This warranty only applies to motorhomes
purchased in the UK.
You have legal rights under UK law governing
the sale of consumer goods.
This warranty does not affect your legal rights.
The name and address of the warranty
provider is:
Swift Group Limited
Dunswell Road
Cottingham
East Yorkshire
HU16 4JS
To make a claim under this warranty, contact
the Swift Group Service Centre which supplied
your motorhome. Alternatively, details of your
nearest authorised Swift Group Service Centre
can be obtained by contacting the
Swift Group Customer Care Department on
01482 875740, or enquiring on the website
www.swiftgroup.co.uk

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ASSISTANCE
What to do if you Require Assistance
Congratulations on purchasing a Swift product.
We are confident that you will enjoy many happy
holidays. However, should you have an enquiry
or require assistance with a problem, we hope
that this guide will be of assistance to you.
If you have a problem, or enquiry with
regards to your new motorhome, please
follow these steps:
1. Check the Owners Handbook, paying
particular attention to the fault finding
advice at the back of the book.
2. Contact your supplying dealer
for assistance.
If you need to contact the Swift Group,
please be aware of the following:
1. When contacting Swift Supercare, please
quote your name, postcode and build
number of your motorhome.
2. In most instances, the Customer Care Team
will involve your dealer in resolving the
issue you are experiencing.
3. If you are contacting the company by
email, letter or fax, the Customer Care
Team will respond to you within five
working days from the date of receiving the
correspondence.
4. If you are calling the Customer Care Team,
please avoid where possible, Mondays and
lunch times.
5. Please be aware that the Swift Group
cannot send parts direct from the factory.
In all cases, without exception, your dealer
must place the order for you.

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SUPPLIER CONTACTS
A number of Swift Group suppliers manage their
own Technical and Warranty related queries.
Where a customer has a question relating to
a product manufactured by a company listed
below, we would advise that the first contact
should be directly with them.
Sargent Electrical Services
Unit 39, Tokenspire Business Park, Beverley,
East Yorkshire, HU17 0TB
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
AL-KO Kober Limited
South Warwickshire Business Park
Kineton Road, Southam,
Warwickshire, CV47 0AL
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Truma UK Ltd.
Park lane, Dove Valley Park,
South Derbyshire, DE65 5BG
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Thetford Ltd.
Unit 19, Oakham Drive,
Parkwood Industrial Estate,
Rutland Road, Sheffield, S3 9QX
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Alde International (UK) Ltd
Regent Park, Park Farm South,
Wellingborough, Northants, NN8 6GR
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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ANNUAL SERVICE /
INSPECTION RECORD
In order to comply with the warranty, you must
have your motorhome inspected and serviced
by an authorised Swift Group Service Centre at
least once per year.
It is important that the owner’s handbook
is stamped on the appropriate page by the
authorised Swift Group Service Centre.
Failure to do this will invalidate the warranty
and the transfer of the warranty on the change
of ownership.
The inspection should take approximately two
hours and will cover the areas dealt with in the
annual service check list. Any areas requiring
service and/or maintenance will be highlighted
by your dealer and we recommend that you
authorise any necessary work to be carried out.
NB. It is essential, to validate the warranty,
that an annual inspection be carried out by an
authorised Swift Group Service Centre covering
the items listed.
Just as the engine/gearbox/roadwheels need
regular servicing by your chassis dealer, so
there are components in your conversion
that need regular maintenance by your
motorhome dealer.
These include the gas and electrical systems
and the seals in the bodywork. Your dealer will
complete the record in this handbook to show
that the work has been carried out.
1. Damp and lamination test.
2. Chassis and chassis to body security.
3. Corner steadies.
4. Motorhome step.
5. Road lights, wiring and reflectors.
6. Internal lights and 12V DC system.
7. Water heater - gas and 230V AC.
8. Hob, grill and oven.
9. Refrigerator 230V AC, 12V DC and gas.
10. Gas system.
11. Water pump, taps and water system.
12. Mains 230V AC system.
13. Windows and fittings.
14. Roof lights.
15. Furniture hinges/stays etc.
16. Exterior locks and hinges.
17. All internal vents.
18. Seals.
19. Blinds and fly screens.
20. Blown air heating and gas fire systems.

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ANNUAL SERVICE /
INSPECTION RECORD STAMPS
Motorhome model ......................
Registration number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chassis number .......................
Registration date .......................
1st SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
2nd SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
3rd SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
4th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
5th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.

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6th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
7th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
8th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
9th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
10th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
11th SERVICE
DATE:
DEALER’S STAMP
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.

MOTORHOME
CODE
Code of conduct............................................ 10
The Country code........................................... 12
The Coastal code........................................... 12

Motorhome Code
10
CODE OF CONDUCT
CAMP SITES
Arrivals
Report to reception immediately on arrival.
Vehicle Movement
Keep to roadways unless otherwise directed.
Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are
generally 10 mph. (Remember that the stopping
distance on grass is considerably greater than
on tarmac.)
Only a person in possession of a current driving
licence may drive on the site.
Park correctly as advised on your pitch. Where
possible leave 20 feet of free space around
your vehicle.
Use of Site Appliances
Use the electrical mains hook-up in the correct
manner and with caution.
Ensure that all fresh water taps/connections are
turned off after use.
Have care and consideration when using all
facilities (toilets and showers etc) and leave clean
and tidy. Young children should be supervised.
Waste Disposal
If the vehicle is not fitted with a waste water
tank, a suitable receptacle should be placed
below all waste water outlet pipes. Do not let
these containers overflow.
Dispose of all waste water where instructed.
Empty effluent from chemical toilets
where instructed.
To avoid possible damage to sewage
purification works, only approved chemical
fluids must be used. Under no circumstances
should coal tar, phenol or caustic-based fluids
be used.
Disposable napkins and similar bulky items
must not be put into chemical closet emptying
points but should be wrapped in a polythene
bag and placed in the container provided.
Place all litter in containers marked for
the purpose.
Noise
Do not make excessive noise.
Children should be restrained from making
excessive noise.
Flying kites and model aircraft and the use of
items like catapults or air-guns, as well as ball
games, should not be permitted among, or
close to other vehicles.
Musical instruments, record players, radios
and televisions should not be used to the
inconvenience of other people on the site.
Open and close doors quietly.
Power generators must be adequately silenced
and used with consideration.
Dogs and other Pets
All dogs and other pets should be kept
under control.
Unless permission has been granted, no animal
should be allowed loose on the site and leads
must not exceed 10ft.
No animals should be allowed in the shower/
toilet blocks.
Do not let dogs foul the site.
Fire Precautions
Adhere to and take note of fire precautions
noting the whereabouts of the fire points.
WARNING: Provide one dry powder
fire extinguisher of an approved type
or complying with EN3, of at least 1kg
capacity, by the main exterior door and a
fire blanket next to the cooker.
Familiarise yourself with the operating
instructions on your fire extinguisher and
the local fire precaution arrangements.

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When using a dry powder extinguisher it is
suggested that the motorhome be evacuated
until the powder has settled, to avoid inhalation.
Unless permission has been granted,
barbecues should not be used. If permission
is given, consideration should be given to the
annoyance that can be caused to other users
of the site.
Open fires are not allowed.
Awnings and Tents
Awnings and tents should only be used when
permission has been obtained.
When on grass and staying for more than a
few days, the ground sheet and/or side flaps of
awnings should be periodically raised in order
to avoid damage to the ground.
Departure
Leave the pitch clean and tidy.
On leaving, check out with reception paying the
required fees.
WILD CAMPING
Camping away from licensed sites, without the
permission from the land owner or his agents,
is not allowed in the United Kingdom.
When permission has been granted, all aspects
of this Code should be adhered to.
On no account should:
(a) Litter be disposed of other than in the
receptacles provided.
(b) Water be allowed to escape from the
vehicle.
(c) Chemical toilets be emptied except into the
disposal places agreed with the land owner.
(d) Washing or similar be hung outside
the vehicle.
PARKING
Motorhomes should only be parked in
approved places.
When using the facilities of a motorhome, care
and consideration should be given to those
around them.
DRIVING
Before moving off, elevated rooflights and
aerials should be lowered and correctly
secured, and top hinged windows closed.
Likewise all doors and access lockers for
gas containers and chemical toilets must be
properly secured.
Exterior steps should be properly retracted
and secured.
When the vehicle is in motion it is compulsory
for all front seat passengers and rear seat
passengers to wear seat belts, where fitted.
When using a motorhome on either the public
highway or private roads the Highway Code
should be complied with and full consideration
given to other road users.
In the event of a motorhome travelling slowly the
driver of the motorhome should, where possible,
pull over in order to let other traffic pass.
When refuelling or on a ferry ensure the
gas system is fully isolated at source.

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HANDBOOKS (CHASSIS & CONVERTER)
Before using a motorhome all aspects of
the handbooks, produced by the chassis
manufacturer and the converter, must be read
and adhered to.
The separate chassis manufacturer handbook
refers to your motorhome chassis and base
vehicle including care and maintenance.
ENVIRONMENT
Care and consideration should be taken to
protect the environment.
Observe the Country and Coastal Codes.
THE COUNTRY CODE
Enjoy the countryside but respect its life
and work.
More people than ever before are exploring
the countryside, interested in farming, plant
life, bird watching or just observing the general
wildlife. Whatever your interest, there is a lot to
learn, but please observe the following code:
1. Guard against all risk of fires. Hay and
heathland catch alight easily and once
ablaze are very difficult to put out.
REMEMBER: FIRE SPREADS QUICKLY.
2. Fasten all gates.
3. Keep your dog under proper control.
4. Keep to the paths across farm land.
5. Avoid damaging fences, hedges and walls.
6. Leave no litter.
7. Safeguard water supplies.
8. Protect wildlife, wild plants and trees.
9. Go carefully on country roads.
10. Respect the life of the countryside.
THE COASTAL CODE
As our coastlines are increasingly used
for recreation and education, the following
suggestions are made to enable us to enjoy our
inheritance and preserve it for posterity.
Disturbance may mean DEATH.
DO NOT trample about, or move
rocks unnecessarily.
DO NOT frighten seals or seabirds.
DO NOT spill detergents, solvents or fuel from
boats as these can kill marine life.
When sailing, moderate your speed - the wash
from a fast boat can destroy banks and nests.
Live molluscs and crustaceans need not be
collected as souvenirs - dead shells can usually
be found.
Shellfish can take years to grow and fines can be
imposed for not observing national regulations.
DO NOT pull up seaweeds unnecessarily.
Make your visit instructive - not destructive.
Look at material - don’t remove it. Take notes
and photographs, not specimens.
Observe by-laws and be considerate to others.
National Trust property and Country Parks have
regulations to protect the wildlife. Follow these
and the Country and Coastal Codes.

PREPARING FOR
THE ROAD
Before moving off........................................... 14
Motorhome terms........................................... 14
Loading of vehicle .......................................... 15
Large storage areas......................................... 15
Roof loading ............................................... 16
Tyres ..................................................... 16
Dedicated travelling passenger seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Child seats ................................................ 17
Three point seat belts ....................................... 17
Driving licence ............................................. 18
Vehicle classifications ....................................... 18
Advice on towing ........................................... 18

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BEFORE MOVING OFF
Check:
- all gas operated appliances have been
isolated, except the heating system.
- gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off unless using
en-route heating.
- loose articles including luton ladder are
stowed securely. Do not stow tins, bottles
or heavy items in overhead lockers.
- all lockers and cupboard doors are closed
and secured.
- main table is stored or locked in its
transit position.
- fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
- 230V mains input socket flap is
securely closed.
- all drain taps are closed.
- tyre pressures and wheel nuts.
- rear corner steadies are raised.
- exterior roof rack ladder is raised and secured.
- all windows/doors/rooflights are closed
and secured.
- TV aerial is lowered and locked
into position.
- exterior step (where fitted) is
retracted/folded in.
Special attention must be taken to ensure
all top hinged windows as well as the Luton
windows and rooflights are closed when in
transit. All units should be fully closed and
latched to prevent damage. The motorhome
exterior door should also be locked.
The entrance door must be closed before
the central locking is activated. Failure
could result in being locked out of the
vehicle if the keys are left inside.
MOTORHOME TERMS
Mass in Running Order:
This is the mass of the motorhome as stated by
the manufacturer, i.e. ex works weight including
the driver with 90% fuel / fresh water / gas
capacity and standard fixtures and fittings, in
compliance with European Directive 92/21/EEC
(Masses and Dimensions).
Note: Quoted MRO is subject to tolerance,
due to weight variation of materials used in
Motorhome construction.
Maximum User Payload:
The maximum allowable weight to be put into
the motorhome whilst it is being driven. This is
made up of 4 sections:
Personal effects, conventional load, optional
equipment and essential habitation equipment.
The Maximum User Payload is the difference
between the Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass and the Mass in Running Order.
Personal Effects:
Those items which a user can choose to
carry in a motorhome and which are not
included as Essential Habitation Equipment
or Optional equipment.
Conventional Load:
A mass allowance for each designated
passenger seat.
Optional Equipment:
Items made available by the manufacturer
over and above the standard specification
of the motorhome.
Essential Habitation:
A mass allowance for liquids in systems not
accounted for within the MRO.
Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass:
The maximum weight for which the motorhome
is designed for normal use when being driven
on a road, laden.
This mass takes into account specific operating
conditions including factors such as the strength
of materials, loading capacity of tyres etc.

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WARNING: Under no circumstances
should the axle loadings or the Maximum
Technically Permissible Laden Mass of this
motorhome be exceeded.
Nose weight:
The static mass of the trailer towing device on
the rear of the towing vehicle.
Notes:
(i) When measuring the noseweight it is
important that the trailer is loaded.
(ii) The trailer is intended to be towed slightly
nose heavy. The nose weight can be
adjusted by distribution of the load. The
nose weight should be approximately 7%
of the actual laden weight (but not greater
than the hitch capacity) and at the same
time suit the motorhome requirements.
See ‘Advice on Towing’ page 17/18.
LOADING OF VEHICLE
WARNING: Loads must not be exceeded.
The driver is responsible for arranging
the loads so that they comply with the
technical weight limits of the specific
motorhome model.
See specification handbook.
Correct weight distribution is an important factor
in ensuring your vehicle is well balanced and
easy to drive. It is therefore necessary to load
your motorhome carefully making sure all heavy
articles are evenly distributed and are preferably
placed in the lower lockers or bed boxes.
WARNING: The two longitudinal bars
fitted to the roof are there for styling
purposes only and should not be used
for load carrying.
WARNING: Do not travel with televisions
or microwaves in overhead lockers unless
the appliance was supplied fitted to your
motorhome by the manufacturer.
Although it is essential to ensure that the total
weight of your motorhome does not exceed the
stipulated Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass, (MTPLM), it is important to
remember that the front and rear axles also
have individual maximum weights which must
not be exceeded.
To ensure adequate road holding the load
on the front axle, under all conditions,
must not be less than 40% or more than
70% of the total weight.
Ensure you distribute the payload equally on
each side of the vehicle to avoid an imbalance.
These weights, together with the MTPLM, can
be found on the VIN (Vehicle Identification
Number) plate located under the bonnet on the
front cross member.
Please take care to ensure you have
allowed for the masses of all the items
you intend to carry in your motorhome e.g.
passengers, optional equipment, essential
habitational equipment and personal
effects such as clothing, food, pets,
bicycles, sailboards, sports equipment etc.
LARGE STORAGE AREAS
The large storage areas provided in some
motorhome layouts are designed solely for
the purpose of carrying personal possessions,
these areas must not be used;
• as a habitation area (eg living, sleeping
or cooking).
• to carry passengers, animals or livestock.
• for the installation (or use) of any LPG gas
operated appliances, (unless supplied fitted
by the manufacturer).
• for carrying LPG gas bottle cylinders.
• to carry any flammable liquids, unless
properly stored, sealed and secured.
• for the operation of an electrical generator.

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• in such a way that the load exceeds the
MTPLM and maximum axle loads.
Care must be taken to ensure that exterior
doors are closed, locked and that all
possessions are properly stored and secured
before setting off on any journey.
ROOF LOADING
Some motorhome roofs can be fitted with a
roof rack (optional).
A maximum load of 50kgs can be evenly
distributed on the roof rack system.
This figure MUST NOT be exceeded.
Note: When loading the roof rack, make sure
the load is spread evenly and do not allow
sharp objects to come into contact with the
roof surface.
Do not apply excessive load to the rear
suspension of your motorhome or allow the
vehicle to reverse with the roof rack access
ladder in the down position, touching the
ground. This may cause excessive strain on
the ladder fixing points.
The roof areas, up to the over cab section, are
capable of withstanding an average person’s
weight (13 stone or 82.5kg).
Note: Do not walk on the over cab section.
WARNING: the roof may become slippery
in adverse conditions, wipe dry before
attempting to walk on roof section.
Extreme care should be taken to avoid
falling from the vehicle.
WARNING: When walking on the roof,
deck type shoes should be worn – not
leather sole
TYRES
If a wheel or tyre fitted to a wheel is
changed any replacement must be of the
same type of construction and size.
The law requires that the tyres and pressures
must be suitable for the use to which they
are being put. The minimum tread depth
must be 1.6mm throughout a continuous
band comprising the centre three-quarters
of the breadth of the tread and around the
circumference of the tyre.
Please refer to base vehicle manufacturer’s
handbook for tyre pressure information.
This may also be displayed in the driver’s
door aperture.
DEDICATED TRAVELLING
PASSENGER SEATING
Seat belts are fitted to all travelling seats.
Travelling seats are designated by the
manufacturer and vary according to the layout
you have purchased. Each seat is homologated
i.e. tested to all relevant safety requirements.
NEVER travel in or attempt to install a seatbelt
to a non-designated seat.
WARNING: Side facing seats are designed
for habitational use only, not for use when
the vehicle is in motion.
Seat belts and legislation
Designated driver and passenger seats are
fitted with seat belts and MUST be worn.
Children, aged up to 3 years of age, must wear
an appropriate child restraint suitable for their
age and weight. Children from 3 years of age
and up to 135cm (4’5”) in height, or 12 years
of age, whichever is reached first must use a
restraint suitable for their age.
Children over 135cm (4’5”) in height or aged 12
or 13 years must wear a seat belt.
Note: It is the legal responsibility of the driver
To ensure children aged up to 14 years old are
suitably restrained. For passengers aged 14
and over, it is their responsibility (not the driver)
that a seat belt is worn.