Before Moving Off; Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass - Swift Rio 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.
- gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off.
- 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 in their
storage or 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.
- battery selection switch is in the OFF
position.
- tyre pressures and wheel nuts.
- rear corner steadies are raised.
- all drain taps are closed.
- exterior roof rack ladder is raised and
secured.
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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.
MOTORHOME TERMS
Mass in Running Order:
The mass of the motorhome as stated by the
motorhome manufacturer, as new with
standard fixtures and fittings.
Note: Because of differences in the weight
of materials supplied for the construction of
motorhomes, a tolerance of +1% of the
weight has been allowed in the Mass in
Running Order weight.
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.
Essential Habitation Equipment:
Those items and fluids required for safe and
proper functioning of the equipment for
habitation as defined by manufacturer of the
motorhome.
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.
Optional Equipment:
Items made available by the manufacturer
over and above the standard specification of
the motorhome.
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden
Mass:
The maximum weight for which the
motorhome is designed for normal use when
being driven on a road, laden. This mass
takes into account specific operating
conditions including factors such as the
strength of materials, loading capacity of
tyres etc.