Loading The Caravan; Before Driving - Polar Electro 520 CTH DB 2020 Instruction Book

Polar 840 TRX TDS
Polar 840 BR

Loading the caravan

When loading the caravan, take into consideration the total weight
and service weight of the caravan. The weight of the load plus
the service weight (the weight of the empty caravan including
40 litres of water) may not exceed the total weight. The total
and service weights are specified on the registration certificate.
• Position the heavier cargo in the middle of the caravan,
above the wheel axle. Too much cargo in front of the
axles generates an abnormal load on the car. Too much
cargo behind the axles makes the caravan tail-heavy.
• Distribute the cargo evenly in the caravan. Load
more or less equally on the right and left, and more
or less equally front and rear.
• Do not overload the LPG box, as this can generate
excessive tow hitch pressure. The tow hitch pressure
is the pressure resting on the car's tow hitch.
If the two hitch pressure is too low, the caravan will become
unstable, resulting in impaired driving characteristics. If the tow
hitch pressure is too high, the steering of the car can become
uncertain. The tow hitch pressure decreases at higher speeds.
The recommended tow hitch pressure is 75-95 kg,
unless otherwise indicated in the car's instructions.
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When you load the LPG box, remember that
if you are driving in rain, water can penetrate
into the box. This does not harm the caravan,
but it can be unsuitable for the cargo.
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Do not overload the caravan. Before loading
the caravan, check its total and service weight.
These weights are specified on the registra-
tion certificate.
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Hose, underfloor
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Panels, underfloor
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Hose, underfloor
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Panels, underfloor
heating
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Check that the tow hitch pressure is correct.
Initially follow the car's recommendations
regarding the tow hitch pressure.

Before driving

Perform the following inside the caravan
• Switch off all LPG apparatus. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG lit. The LPG bottle must also
be switched off before driving with the caravan.
• Put away all loose items from tables, kitchenette and
shelves.
• Secure the refrigerator door using the transit safety catch.
• Secure the folding door, the bed bottom and the upper
bed cupboard using the transit safety catch.
• Close cupboard doors and drawers.
• Close the windows and roof hatches.
• Check that the ventilation shutter in the toilet is closed.
• Take down and lock the TV aerial in place.
• Turn off all lamps.
• Put the pillar table and the wall table in the bed position
(see "Converting the seating area into a bed" on page 27).
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The LPG bottle must be switched off before
driving with the caravan. You are not allowed
to drive with the LPG apparatus lit.
Length with drawbar 1036 cm
Length (incl. gas box 904 cm
and light holder)
Internal length 843 cm
Width 254 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 19,89 m
A-dimension, tent 1295 cm
Length with drawbar 1036 cm
Length (incl. gas box 904 cm
and light holder)
Internal length 843 cm
Width 254 cm
Internal width 236 cm
Height 265 cm
Internal height 195 cm
Living space 19,89 m
A-dimension, tent 1295 cm
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