Hobby ONTOUR 2018 Operating Manual page 12

2. Safety
"100" speed sticker
Any changes made to the caravan that fall under nati-
onal traffic regulations must be approved and entered
in the registration document! If you have any further
questions or difficulties, your authorised Hobby dealer
will always be available to assist you!
Fit for a Speed of 60 mph (Germany)
1. Your HOBBY caravan is technically equipped for a
maximum speed of 60 mph. Under no circumstances may
this speed be exceeded!
2. Note the permissible maximum speeds for towing in the
country in which you are travelling!
3. Road traffic regulations in Germany were changed on 22
October 2005. Your caravan was already set to be towed
at 100 KPH at the factory, and this has been entered in
the caravan's registration documents. Upon request, the
100 KPH sticker will be issued by the road traffic authority
when the caravan is initially registered and attached to the
back of the vehicle.
4. The following points must be observed, because you are
responsible for adhering to them. If they are not met, the
maximum speed for the caravan is 50 mph!
a) The base vehicle must be equipped with an anti-
locking system/anti-lock device and may not exceed
an overall mass of 3.5 tons.
b) The caravan must be equipped with hydraulic
vibration dampers (shock absorbers); naturally, your
new HOBBY caravan is equipped with these.
c) The caravan's tyres should be changed after a
maximum of six years. They must be marked at
least with an L (= 75 mph) for the appropriate speed
category.
d) The caravan must be equipped with a stabilser hitch
in accordance with ISO 11555-1. This is a standard
feature in all Hobby models.
The overall mass of the caravan may not exceed
the unladen mass of the car.
5. Free interchangeability of tow vehicle and caravan:
Different caravans may be combined with different tow
vehicles.
You are responsible for ensuring that the preceding
regulations are met if you plan to drive at 100 km/h.
6. The correct noseweight gives you more safety:
Please refer to chapter 3.3.2 for the recommended
noseweight.
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the
first 50 km with your caravan.
Please familiarise yourself abroad about any national
regulations that may apply with regard to registration
and general inspection and whether you are permitted
to tow your caravan at 100 KPH.
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