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"100" speed sticker
2.5.2 Before each journey
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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 re-
gulations that may apply with regard to registration and
general inspection and whether you are permitted to
tow your caravan at 100 KPH.
Road safety
• The electric connection between the tow vehicle (your car) and
the caravan must function perfectly.
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems and
brakes function correctly.
• If the vehicle has not been used for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have the brake system checked by an autho-
rised specialist.
• Set the vehicle's wing mirror.
• The roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. False tyre pres-
sure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or even lead
to a burst tyre. (see also Chapter 13.5 Tyre pressure values)
2. Safety
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