Swift MONZA CAMPERVAN 2022 User guide

SWIFT GROUP
OWNER’S
HANDBOOK
MONZA CAMPERVAN
Issued April 2022
Part No. 1439878

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INTRODUCTION
Dear owner
Thank you for deciding to buy one of our new
campervans.
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 information contained in this handbook is
provided for your safety and enjoyment whilst
using the product. It is recommended that you
read this handbook right through before taking
to the road and staying in it for the first time.
You will find information, tips and important
warnings regarding the use of your caravan.
Whilst all the content is important there are
specific items, prefixed with a warning, caution
or note, which are drawn to your attention for
your safety and comfort.
WARNINGS are instructions that if ignored
can cause the user(s) physical harm.
CAUTIONS are instructions that if ignored
can result in damage to the campervan.
iNOTES are reminders that should be
heeded.
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.
Important - please quote the base VIN (vehicle
identification number) in all correspondence
with your dealer or Swift Group Limited
(Swift), this can be found on the lower corner
of the front windscreen or on the Ford plate
positioned on the nearside cab door pillar.
All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this
handbook are intended to give a general idea
of the campervan. 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.
Online Handbooks
Throughout the season, specifications and
equipment details contained within this
handbook may change.
Please refer to our online handbooks (www.
swiftgroup.co.uk) for the most up-to-date
version of your handbook.
The technical data detailing the weights and
dimensions of your vehicle can be found at the
end of this handbook
Happy camping!
Dealer Name:
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail:
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VIN:
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Sales Tel:
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Service Centre Tel:
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Parts Tel:
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First Service Due:
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CONTENTS
Contents
1. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2. Campervan code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3. Preparing for the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4. En-route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5. Safety and security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. Arrival at site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7. Connecting services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. Electrical Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9. Fitted equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
10. Campervan Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11. Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
12. Useful information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
1. Warranty
1.1 Campervan Conversion Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Swift Connect Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Supplier contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Annual service / inspection record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
1.1 Campervan Conversion Warranty
All the illustrations and descriptive matter in
this handbook are intended to give a general
idea of the campervan. 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
(“Swift”) and have absolutely no authority
to bind the manufacturer by any express or
implied undertaking or representation.
Note: To register your warranty, please use
the Connect Direct Registration process, by
doing so you are agreeing that you have had
the details of the warranty and the annual
service arrangements fully explained. This in
no way affects your statutory rights under the
Consumer Rights Act.
Your campervan has three warranties:
Base Vehicle Warranty – provided by Ford
Your vehicle is a Campervan conversion
campervan which utilises a Ford base vehicle.
For a Campervan conversion, Swift takes a
Campervan as supplied by Ford and fits out the
interior of the van for habitation. Ford provides
a manufacturer’s warranty for the base vehicle
as supplied to Swift by them. For any issues with
the base vehicle warranty please contact your
local Ford dealer. This Campervan Warranty
does not cover any parts of your campervan
that are covered by the Ford manufacturer’s
warranty. Your base vehicle warranty is subject
to the terms and conditions contained in the
Ford handbook supplied with the base vehicle
and the vehicle must be serviced in accordance
with Ford requirements.
SuperSure Warranty – provided by Swift
For all parts or fittings of your Campervan
conversion other than the Ford base vehicle,
Swift will repair (or at its option, replace) any
defective parts or fittings for 3 years from the
date of purchase (or hire purchase) subject to
conditions, terms and exclusions below.
Campervan Conversion Body Shell Warranty –
provided by Swift
Swift will repair (or at its option, replace) any
defects with the Campervan conversion to the
body shell for 3 years from the date of purchase
(or hire purchase), subject to the conditions,
terms and exclusions below.
This Warranty does not cover any parts of
your campervan that are covered by the Ford
manufacturer’s warranty.
Conditions for the SuperSure and Body Shell
Warranties
1. You must ensure that the habitation part of
your campervan has an Annual Service (see
clause 2 below) within 90 days before or 60
days after each anniversary of the original
date of purchase. In order to preserve your
SuperSure and Body Shell Warranties the
third Annual Service must, however, be
carried out before the expiry of the 36 month
period from the original date of purchase. If
you have not performed an Annual Service
then Swift will not be obliged to perform any
work under the applicable warranty. Original
VAT invoices must be retained as proof that
Annual Service have been carried out.
2. The Annual Service on the body shell
and habitation area must be carried out
in accordance with the requirements in
this handbook. You will be responsible for
any charges made for an Annual Service.
If the Annual Service is performed by an
authorised Swift Group Campervan Dealer
then Swift warrants that the Annual Service
has been performed correctly. If the Annual
Service is performed by an unauthorised
repairer or service centre then if the
Annual Service has not been performed in
accordance with the requirements in this
handbook and/or work has been performed
on your campervan that is defective or faulty,
then Swift will not be obliged to perform
any work under this Warranty (in so far
as it relates to defective or faulty work or
defective Annual Service
3. All new campervans must be registered with
Swift within 6 weeks of purchase as new.
4. The benefit of the SuperSure and Body Shell
Warranties may be transferred to a new
owner if the campervan is re-sold, provided
that the campervan has been serviced in
accordance with the requirements of this
handbook, and details of the change of
ownership have been supplied to Swift using
the change of ownership form set out in this
handbook as soon as reasonably practicable
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5. If any repairs are identified as being
necessary to the body shell or habitation
areas during an Annual Service or otherwise,
Swift will only pay for Warranty work
performed by an authorised Swift Group
Campervan Dealer. The campervan must
be made available to an authorised Swift
Group Campervan Dealer within 6 weeks
of the date the repair need was identified
for the work to be carried out. The cost
of transporting, towing or moving the
campervan by any means to or from the
place of repair is the responsibility of the
owner.
6. The SuperSure and Body Shell Warranties
only apply to campervans purchased and
used primarily within the UK. Please refer
to the Ford handbook for use of the base
vehicle outside the UK.
Terms
7. The Body Shell Warranty covers any defect
with the joints and seals of the Campervan
conversion. This includes body leaks,
delamination of floors, and water ingress
through any permanently sealed seam
joints which relate to the conversion of the
Campervan. This Campervan Warranty
does not cover any parts of your campervan
that are covered by the Ford manufacturer’s
warranty.
8. In the first 12 months the SuperSure
Warranty will cover any defect other than
those specified in the Exclusions below.
9. In the years 2 and 3 the SuperSure Warranty
will only cover any defect with the following
components:
• Electrical System: Battery charger,
Campervan control system and interior
lighting units.
• Water system: Fresh water tank, water pump,
water gauges, taps and shower head.
• Cooker: the cooker unit including grill, oven,
burners, igniter, and flame failure device
(if provided).
• Refrigerator: gas igniter, flame failure device,
door seal condenser, gas control valve, 12v
and 230v heater elements, gas thermostat,
230v thermostat and 230v temperature control
switch.
• Cassette Toilet: the cassette toilet (excluding
seals, valves and glands).
• Heating system: thermostat, motor, switches,
control unit, gas heater, flame failure device
and igniter (exluding ducting and fittings).
• Upholstery: zips, seams and colour fastness.
In years 2 and 3, any defect specified in the
Exclusions will not be covered.
Exclusions
10. Swift shall not be liable under the SuperSure
and Body Shell Warranties for any defect
related to or arising from the following:
1. The failure of a component for reasons of
fair wear and tear;
2. Damage resulting from freezing, fire,
over-heating or accidents (whether
caused by the user or a third party);
3. Misuse of any component;
4. Normal deterioration, corrosion,
intrusion of foreign or harmful bodies,
lack of servicing or negligence of any
person other than Swift which causes
stoppage of or impairment to the function
of any component of the campervan;
5. Replacement of parts which have
reached the end of their effective working
life because of age and/or usage;
6. Cleaning or adjustment of any
assemblies;
7. Damage caused by any abrasive cleaners
8. Cosmetic finishes to kitchen sinks,
cooker tops, and/or 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, and the
adjustment and lubrication of locks.
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9. Should you have an enquiry or require
assistance with a problem, we hope that this
guide will be of assistance to you.
10. In addition to the exclusions above, in years
2 and 3 of the SuperSure Warranty Period,
Swift Group Limited shall not be liable under
this Warranty for any defects related to:
• Factory fitted leisure battery after 12 months
of date of purchase
11. Swift shall also not be liable under the
SuperSure, and Body Shell Warranties if the
campervan has been neglected, misused,
modified or used for hire or reward or if
the identification marks (chassis/VIN
numbers) have been removed or defaced.
The campervan will be deemed to have
been neglected if it has not been serviced
and maintained as stated in this handbook
or any repairs being identified as necessary
at an Annual Service or by a Swift Group
Service Centre have not been carried out in a
reasonable time.
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 4JX
To make a claim under this Warranty, contact
the Swift Group Dealer which supplied your
campervan. Alternatively, details of your
nearest authorised Swift Group Campervan
Dealer can be obtained by contacting the Swift
Group Customer Service Department on 01482
875740, or enquiring on the website www.
swiftgroup.co.uk
Change of Ownership
You can transfer the remainder of any three year
‘Supersure warranty’ and the three year ‘Body
shell’ warranty, details of how to do this can be
found at the rear of this handbook.
1.2 Swift Connect Direct
You have access to an online system which is for
all Swift models. A password will be issued to
you, to enable you to interact with us.
To access the system, called ‘Swift Connect
Direct’, your initial log in details will be emailed
to you once your supplying dealer has registered
your ownership with us.
Please log in and create your own profile.
Should you have issues with accessing Swift
Connect Direct, please contact our Customer
Services Team.
What to do if you Require Assistance
Should you have an enquiry or require
assistance with a problem, we hope that this
guide will be of assistance to you.
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 Swift Group Limited,
please be aware of the following:
1. When contacting Swift Group, please quote
your name, postcode and VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). This can be found at
the bottom of the front windscreen and on
the left hand side front door pillar.
2. In most instances, the Customer Service
Team will involve your dealer in resolving the
issue you are experiencing.
3. Check our website www.swiftgroup.co.uk
and enter the help and advice section which
provides answers to frequently asked
questions and how to contact us.
4. If you are contacting the company by email,
letter or fax, the Customer Service Team will
respond to you within five working days from
the date of receiving the correspondence.
5. Please be aware that Swift Group Limited
cannot send parts direct from the factory.
In all cases, without exception, your dealer
must place the order for you.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
1.3 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: support@sargentltd.
co.uk
https://sargentltd.co.uk
Thetford Ltd.
Unit 6, Brookfields Way,
Manvers,
Dearne Valley, Rotherham,
South Yorkshire, S63 5DL
Phone - 0844 997 1960
Fax - 0844 997 1961
Email - [email protected]
https://www.thetford-europe.
com
Dometic (UK) Ltd
Dometic House, The
Brewery,
Blandford St Mary, Dorset,
DT11 9LS
Phone: [phone]
Email: technical@dometic.
co.uk
https://www.dometic.com/en-
gb/uk
Eberspächer (UK) Ltd.
Climate House
Yeoman Road
Ringwood, Hampshire BH24
3FA
https://www.eberspaecher-
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1.4 Annual service / inspection record
In order to comply with the warranty, you must
have your campervan inspected and serviced in
accordance with the warranty.
We highly recommend that you have your
Campervan serviced by a Swift Group Approved
Campervan Dealer who have direct access to
our online Customer Service system, Connect.
This system provides them with the ability
to order approved parts and ensure that any
product upgrades which may be available
for your Campervan can be offered to you
and carried out as part of the service. In the
unfortunate event that an issue requires
attention under warranty then a Swift Group
Approved Campervan Dealer are able to
submit a warranty claim to the Swift Group for
processing, and deal with the issue for you from
start to finish. All of our Swift Group Approved
Campervan Dealers are provided with up to date
technical information and have access to current
repair methods giving you peace of mind that
any defect has been repaired effectively.
It is important that the owner’s handbook
is stamped on the appropriate page by the
authorised Swift Group Campervan Dealer.
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.
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 campervan
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 test.
2. Chassis and chassis to body security.
3. Campervan step.
4. Road lights, wiring and reflectors.
5. Internal lights and 12V DC system.
6. Hob.
7. Refrigerator 230V AC and 12V DC
8. Gas system.
9. Water pump, taps and water system.
10. Mains 230V AC system.
11. Elevating roof.
12. Furniture hinges/stays etc.
13. Exterior locks and hinges.
14. Rear travelling seat / Folding Bed.
15. All internal vents.
16. Seals.
17. Diesel heating system.
18. Smoke alarm and battery.
19. Carbon monoxide detector and battery.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Campervan 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.
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.
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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.
12th service
Date:
Dealer’s Stamp
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.
13th service
Date:
Dealer’s Stamp
We certify that an annual service has been
carried out in accordance with the handbook.

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CAMPERVAN CODE
2. Campervan code
2.1 Camp Site Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 Wild camping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.3 Handbooks (Chassis & Converter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4 The Country code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5 The coastal code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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2.1 Camp Site Code of Conduct
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 nappies 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, drones 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 EN3-7 or ISO 7165, 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.
When using a dry powder extinguisher it is
suggested that the campervan 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.
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Departure
Leave the pitch clean and tidy.
On leaving, check out with reception paying the
required fees.
2.2 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
Campervans should only be parked in approved
places.
When using the facilities of a campervan, care
and consideration should be given to those
around them.
Driving
Before moving off, the elevated roof should be
lowered and correctly secured. 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 campervan 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 campervan travelling slowly the
driver of the campervan should, where possible,
pull over in order to let other traffic pass.
WARNING: When travelling, refuelling
or on a ferry ensure the gas system is fully
isolated at source.
2.3 Handbooks (Chassis &
Converter)
Before using a campervan 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 campervan chassis and base
vehicle including care and maintenance.
https://www.fordservicecontent.com/
Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/
CG3900en-202102-20210224095707.pdf
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Environment
Care and consideration should be taken to
protect the environment. Observe the Country
and Coastal Codes.
2.4 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
2.5 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.
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.
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3. Preparing for the road
3.1 Before moving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2 Campervan terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3 Loading of vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.4 Large storage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6 Dedicated travelling passenger seating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.7 Child seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.8 Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.9 Three point seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.10 Driving licence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.11 Advice on towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.12 European Touring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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3.1 Before moving off
Check:
• Road worthiness of your vehicle (oil level, tyre
pressure, road lighting)
• Gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off.
• All gas operated appliances have been
isolated except en route heating where fitted
and in use.
• Loose articles are stowed securely. Do not
stow tins, bottles or heavy items in overhead
lockers.
• All lockers and cupboard doors are closed and
secured.
• Tables are stored or locked in their transit
position.
• Fridge is on 12V and door lock is set.
• 230V mains input socket and BBQ point flap is
securely closed.
• All drain valves are closed.
• Tyre pressures within the recommended
limits.
• Exterior roof rack ladder / bike rack is secured
(where fitted).
• All windows/doors are closed and secured.
• Exterior step (where fitted) is retracted /
folded in.
• The elevating roof is fully down with catches
and retainers secure.
• Travelling seat is locked in a transit position.
• The campervan rear and side sliding doors
should also be locked.
WARNING: Large and/or voluminous items
should be stored securely before travelling.
We recommend that any such items are
stowed behind rear bench seat.
3.2 Campervan terms
Mass in Running Order:
The mass of the campervan equipped to
the campervan manufacturers standard
specification, as stated by the manufacturer.
The MRO comprises the ex-works weight
of the campervan, including the driver, 90%
fuel capacity, 1 x LPG gas cylinder @10kg and
standard fixtures & fittings in compliance with
European Regulation No. 1230/2012 (Masses
& Dimensions)
iNote: The mass of the campervan in
running order contains provision for the
masses of liquids, gas etc. (see Mass in
Running Order in the Technical Section).
Part of this provision can also be utilised as
additional payload, if for example, you wish to
travel with no gas cylinders.
iNote: If you travel with water in the fresh
water tank or waste tank, the payload will be
reduced accordingly.
iNote: Quoted MRO is subject to tolerance,
due to weight variation of materials used in
Campervan construction.
Maximum User Payload:
The maximum allowable weight to be put into
the campervan 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 campervan and which are not included as
Essential Habitation Equipment or Optional
equipment.
Conventional Load:
A mass allowance for each designated
passenger seat.

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Optional Equipment:
Items made available by the manufacturer over
and above the standard specification of the
campervan.
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 campervan
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.
Gross Train Weight:
The maximum combined weight of the
campervan and trailer.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should
the Maximum Technically Permissible Laden
Mass of this campervan be exceeded
Nose weight on towed trailers:
The static mass of the trailer towing device on
the rear of the towing vehicle.
When measuring the noseweight it is important
that the trailer is loaded.
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 campervan requirements.
See section ‘3.11 Advice on towing’ on page 24
3.3 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 campervan model.
See Technical 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 campervan carefully making sure all
heavy articles are evenly distributed and are
preferably placed in the lower lockers or bed
boxes.
Although it is essential to ensure that the total
weight of your campervan 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.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD