Before Moving Off; Motorhome Terms - Swift Group Select 122 Owner's Handbook Manual

BEFO R E M OVI N G OF F & M OTO RH OME T E R MS
Before moving off check:
• Gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off unless using
en-route heating.
• All gas operated appliances have been
isolated except en route heating where fitted
and in use.
• 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.
• Tables are stored or locked in their
transit position.
• Fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
• 230V mains input socket flap is
securely closed.
• All drain valves are closed.
• Tyre pressures
• Exterior roof rack ladder is raised
and secured (where fitted).
• All windows/doors/rooflights are closed
and secured.
• Exterior step (where fitted) is retracted /
folded in.
Special attention must be taken to ensure all
top hinged windows as well as rooflights are
closed when in transit. All units should be fully
closed and latched to prevent damage. The
motorhome rear and side sliding door should
also be locked.
!
WARNING: Large and/or voluminous
items should be stored securely before
travelling.
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Motorhome terms

Mass in running order
The mass of the motorhome equipped to
the motorhome manufacturers standard
specification, as stated by the manufacturer.
The MRO comprises the ex-works weight of
the motorhome, 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)
Note: The mass of the motorhome 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.
Note: If you travel with water in the fresh
water tank or waste tank, the payload will be
reduced accordingly.
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.