Operation Manual
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3. Chassis
3.3 Loading
Rules for loading:
• Spread the load evenly between the left and right-hand side of
the caravan. Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower
storage compartments and near the axle.
• If your caravan has a tandem axle: distribute the centre of
weight between the two axles.
• Never focus the load in the caravan to the rear (danger of
swinging back and forth).
• Store baggage in the interior in cupboards and storage com
partments.
• Heavy objects should be stowed securely to prevent them from
slipping.
• Lighter objects (clothing) should be stowed in the wall cup-
boards.
• You may not always be able to follow the rerecommended
stowing arrangement, because storage possibilities are
distributed throughout the entyre interior of the caravan. If
necessary,stow heavy objects in the base vehicle.
• Secure doors and aps.
• Check the technically permissible maximum weight and the
axle load(s) after you have nished loading.
3.3.1 General information
The maximum axle loads entered in the documenta-
tion for this vehicle as well as the technically permis-
sible maximum weight must not be exceeded.
Overloading can cause the tyres to break down or
even burst! This increases the danger that you may
lose control of the vehicle. Therefore, you endanger
yourself and other road users.
Do not store additional loads of more than 30 kg in
the rear storage locker compartment (Premium).
If you are not sure whether or not you have over-
loaded the vehicle, you should have it weighed at a
public weighing facility.
The lower the caravan's centre of gravity, the better
its driving performance and response in curves.
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Stowage areas in the caravan
- Light objects
j
such as towels and lightweight laundry.
- Medium-weight objects
k
such as clothing, laundry and food.
- Heavy objects
l
such as the outer tent, boat motor or crates
of drinks.
If your caravan is equipped with a rear bicycle rack*, the reduction
in the drawbar load created by the bicycles must be compensated
by the rest of the load.
Stowage areas