Before Moving Off; Central Locking; Motorhome Terms - Swift Motorhome Owners Service Manual

BEFO R E M OVI N G OF F

Before moving off

Check:
• gas cylinders are correctly positioned,
secured and turned off unless using en-route
heating.
• all gas operated appliances have been
isolated, except the en-route heating system
if fitted.
• loose articles including luton ladder are
stowed securely. Do not stow tins, bottles or
heavy items in overhead lockers.
• all lockers and cupboard doors are closed
and secured.
• main table is stored or locked in its
transit position.
• fridge is on 12V operation and door lock
is set.
• 230V mains input socket flap is
securely closed.
• all drain taps are closed.
• tyre pressures and wheel nuts.
• rear corner steadies are raised.
• exterior roof rack ladder is raised and
secured.
• all windows/doors/rooflights are closed and
secured.
• TV aerial is lowered and locked
into position (where fitted).
• exterior step (where fitted) is retracted
/folded in.
• Ensure exterior service locker is closed and
locked (where fitted).
Special attention must be taken to ensure
all top hinged windows as well as the Luton
windows and rooflights are closed when in
transit. All units should be fully closed and
latched to prevent damage. The motorhome
exterior door should also be locked.
!
WARNING: Large and/or voluminous
items should be stored securely before
travelling.
20
!
WARNING: Vehicles over 3m high have
a maximum vehicle height label affixed
to the drivers sunblind. When planning
your route take your vehicle height into
consideration.

Central locking

The central locking will not activate unless
the cab doors are closed. It will however
activate with the habitation door open. The
habitation door lock will then engage when
the door is closed leading to the possibility
of being locked out of the vehicle, if the
keys are left inside. It is therefore essential
that the habitation door is closed before
the central locking is activated. To open
the habitation door when locked, pull the
internal door handle twice.

Motorhome terms

Mass in Running Order:
This is the mass of the motorhome as stated
by the manufacturer, i.e. ex works weight
including the driver with 90% fuel / fresh water
/ gas capacity and standard fixtures and
fittings, in compliance with European Directive
92/21/EEC (Masses and Dimensions).
The mass in running order contains provisions
for the masses of liquids and gases (see
technical book for details). part of this provision
can also be utilized as additional payload if for
example you wish to travel with water tanks
empty or no LPG cylinders.
Note: Quoted MRO is subject to tolerance,
due to weight variation of materials used in
Motorhome construction.
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.