Before Moving Off; User Payload Allowance; Loading Of Vehicle; Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass - Swift Motorhome Owner's Handbook Manual

Preparing for the Road

BEFORE MOVING OFF

Check:
- gas cylinders and all gas operated
appliances have been isolated, including
fridge, water heater, oven and space
heater.
- loose articles are stowed securely. Do not
stow tins, bottles or heavy items in
overhead lockers.
- all lockers and cupboard doors are
closed and secured.
- all bunks and ladders are secure. Place
Luton ladder on its side in front of Luton
bedboards.
- all rooflights are closed and secured.
- main table is stored in its transit position.
- fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
- gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off.
- battery selection switch is in the OFF
position.
- tyre pressures and wheel nuts.
- rear corner steadies are raised.
- all drain taps are closed.
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- 230V mains input socket flap is
securely closed.
- exterior step (where fitted) is
retracted/folded in
Special attention must be taken to ensure all
top hinged windows as well as the Luton
windows are closed when in transit. All units
should be fully closed and latched to prevent
damage. The motorhome exterior door
should also be locked.

LOADING OF VEHICLE

Correct weight distribution is an important
factor in ensuring your vehicle is well
balanced and easy to drive. It is therefore
necessary to load your motorhome carefully
making sure all heavy articles are evenly
distributed and are preferably placed in the
lower lockers or bed boxes.
Although it is essential to ensure that the
total weight of your motorhome does not
exceed the stipulated Maximum Technically
Permissible Laden Mass, (M.T.P.L.M.), it is
important to remember that the front and
rear axles also have individual maximum
weights which must not be exceeded.
These weights, together with the M.T.P.L.M.,
can be found on the chassis manufacturer,
the Swift Group or Al-Ko plates affixed to
your vehicle under the front edge of the
bonnet.
WARNING: Isolate all gas appliances
before moving off.

USER PAYLOAD ALLOWANCE

The User Payload (the weight of additional
items such as personal effects, essential
habitation equipment and optional
equipment, etc.) is calculated by deducting
the Mass in Running Order (manufacturer's
standard vehicle specification weight) from
the Maximum Technically Permissible Laden
Mass (manufacturer's maximum authorised
weight).
NOTICE:
Plese ensure you have allowed for the
masses of all the items you intend to carry in
your motorhome.
MAXIMUM TECHNICALLY
PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS
This is the maximum legally allowable weight
of the vehicle, fully laden, on the road.
See Specification pages for specific model
weights.