Preparing For The Road - Auto-Trail Excel 620G Owner's Manual

PREPARING FOR THE ROAD

Loading your vehicle
All models manufactured by Auto-Trail are of a well-balanced design. The most common causes of poor stability
include:
• Poor weight distribution inside the vehicle
• Incorrect tyre pressure (see table below)
Try to load heavy items as close to the floor as possible, between the axles and as evenly as possible side to side.
The table should remain in its dedicated storage position whilst the vehicle is in motion.
TOP TIP
Always adhere to the below tyre pressures in your Excel motorhome:
TYRE SIZE:
COLD BARS
235/65 R16 C 115/113 R
Vehicle weights
The weights of your vehicle are listed below, and can also be found on the type approval label located in the
engine bay of your vehicle.
Also included on the secondary weight plate is the following information:
• Type approval number of the vehicle
• Maximum authorised vehicle weight (must never be exceeded when vehicle is in use)
• Gross train weight (maximum authorised vehicle weight plus allowance for a trailer)
• '1' is the maximum authorised weight for the individual front axle
• '2' is the maximum authorised weight for the individual rear axle
Please note: if you add both maximum authorised axle weights together it will normally give you a larger figure
than the maximum authorised weight quoted on the plate. You must ensure that both the individual axle weights
and the overall vehicle maximum authorised weight are never exceeded.
When calculating the weight, please ensure you factor in all items you intend to carry in the motorhome. This
includes passengers, equipment, luggage, pets, food, sports equipment etc.
MAX.
MODEL LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT GROSS
WEIGHT
Excel 620G 6.20m 2.24m 2.82m 3,500kg
Excel 675B 6.78m 2.24m 2.82m 3,500kg
Excel 690L 6.89m 2.24m 2.82m 3,500kg 2,930kg
Excel 690T 6.89m 2.24m 2.82m 3,500kg
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TYRE PRESSURE: COLD BARS
Front Axle Rear Axle
3.5 4.5
*Numbers correct as of May 2023
MASS IN ESSENTIAL MASS OF MASS FOR
USER
RUNNING HABITATION CONVENTIONAL PERSONAL
PAYLOAD
ORDER EQUIPMENT LOAD EFFECTS
2,790kg 0kg 710kg 225kg
2,875kg 0kg 625kg 225kg
0kg 570kg 75kg
2,945kg 0kg 555kg 225kg
Vehicle handling
Please remember that your motorhome is much larger
than a standard car when carrying out any manoeuvres.
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking.
• Do not swing out suddenly.
• Carry out all manoeuvres as smoothly as possible.
• Use the nearside wing mirror to check vehicle has
cleared obstacle when overtaking.
• Take care not to bump the kerbs with the wheels.
• Reduce speed accordingly in strong winds, going
downhill or in poor visibility.
• Large, high-speed vehicles can cause air bu eting.
Please take extra care when passing or being
passed by a high-sided vehicle.
Driving abroad
Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant
laws and regulations that apply in the country you are
travelling in. These vary from country to country and
are your responsibility to ensure you comply.
Reversing
Proficiency at reversing can only
be achieved with practice, and we
would recommend that you first
practice in a large, open area.
Many organisations also run training
courses which may help. If your
motorhome has been fitted with a
visual reversing aid, please continue
to use self-judgement and remain
vigilant whilst reversing. Auto-Trail
will not accept any responsibility for
any accident caused by a driver's
negligence.
MASS FOR
Satellite navigation
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
Your vehicle may be fitted with an
102kg 383kg
audio/visual navigation aid. This is
designed to assist the driver whilst
108kg 292kg
travelling, but it not to replace
the driver's self-judgement as to
89kg 406kg
the suitability of a specific route
109kg 221kg
PRE JOURNEY CHECKLIST
• Ensure all items are stowed securely, with
minimal heavy items in overhead lockers.
• Close and secure all lockers and cupboard
doors.
• Secure all beds and bedding.
• Close and secure skylights.
• Secure table in its allocated position.
• Ensure fridge is on 12v operation.
• Close and latch all windows.
• Leave curtains and blinds open to aide visibility.
• Ensure leisure battery is secure.
• These models are not designed to allow the
heating system to be used whilst the vehicle
is in motion. Ensure all gas appliances are
turned o , that the gas bottles are correctly
positioned and secured, and turn o the LPG
supply at the gas bottle valve.
• Ensure that seat swivels are locked in the
forward facing position.
• If relevant, ensure your pop-top roof is lowered
and securely latched.
Vehicle levelling
for their vehicle. Auto-Trail will
not accept responsibility for any
Levelling of the motorhome on
accident caused by a driver's
your chosen pitch must be carried
negligence.
out in both directions for the
refrigerator and other equipment to
Selecting a pitch
function correctly. You can do this
by using proprietary levelling ramps
When selecting a pitch, do not
or boards.
park in a position that will obstruct
others, and try to find an area
Seatbelts
which is dry, reasonably level and
preferably with a hard base. If you
Passengers should only be carried
have no alternative but to pitch on
in designated passenger seats
a slope, ensure that when you leave
fitted with three-point seat belts.
you are driving down the slope.
Children should be seated on
bolster cushions or correctly fitted
It is always good practice to chock
child seats when the vehicle is in
the wheels of the motorhome
motion.
when parked on a slope or slippery
surface, even when the brakes are
Refuelling
applied. In poor site conditions,
please keep engine revs as low as
Please ensure that all appliances
possible to try and avoid wheel
and isolation valves are closed
spin, and try to steer as straight as
before refuelling your vehicle.
possible.
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