Hobby Van Exclusive Manual page 12

• Close the tap for the waste water tank.
• Close all of the gas stop valves on the gas devices, with
the exception of the stop valve for the heating if the vehicle
has been equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use
while driving. (e.g. Control CS, SecuMotion)
• If necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exte-
rior socket.
• If necessary, retract the satellite dish.
• If necessary retract the TV aerial as far as possible or fold
down the satellite dish.
• If necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that
they cannot slide.
• If necessary secure bicycles; ensure that they cannot slide
and check that the existing lighting systems are not
covered.
• If necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the
engine home.
Interior
Some preparations must also be carried out inside the motor
home.
Preparing the interior
• Sort loose objects and stow them in the compartments.
• Place heavy objects in the lower compartments.
• If necessary switch the refrigerator to 12 V operation.
• Ensure that no liquids, including those in the refrigerator,
will leak.
• Secure accelerator cylinders.
• Fold down and secure the table.
• Fold up the fold-away bed (if there is one)
• Turn off interior lights.
• Secure the table and, if possible, lower it.
• Close doors (including refrigerator door), drawers and
flaps firmly.
• Heavy and/or voluminous objects (e.g. TV, radio) must be
secured before driving.
• Brace the safety device for the table.
• Completely open and secure the optional cockpit dimming
system.
• Lock and secure the washroom sliding wall.
Do not overload the vehicle! It is imperative that you not the
permissible axle loads, the technically permissible overall
mass as well as the permissible height, width and length
of the motor home.
Place a not with all important measures and weights in a
visible place in both the caravan and the driver's cabin.
Safety 02-4