Motorhome Code; Arrivals; Vehicle Movement; Selecting A Site - Bailey Approach Advance Owner's Manual

GENERAL ADVICE
recommendations.
• Check the front and rear axle weights of the
motorhome are not exceeded due to loading
the trailer. The easiest way to do this is to
take the vehicle to a weighbridge.
Towing regulations vary depending
i
upon the country you are visiting. It is
important that you make yourself
aware of each country's regulations
before you visit.
• Do not exceed the motorhome gross vehicle
train weight.
• Do not exceed the maximum front and rear
axle loads on the motorhome.
• Motorhomes with a MTPLM up to 3500Kg
which have European Type Approval can
only be fitted with a Type Approved tow bar
complying with 94/20/EC.
• The limit for towing an un-braked trailer
is 750kg (based on VIN plate not actual
weight): this applies to a towed car.
• The maximum permitted vehicle combination
length is 18.75m. However, any combination
must ensure compliance with the turning
circle requirements of Construction and Use
regulations 1986 and 97/27/EC.

Motorhome Code

The country and coastal codes
Upon arrival at your destination you should
be aware of the Country Code relating to
motorhome owners. This is entitled the
Motorhome code.
Code of Conduct – Camp sites
Check the site regulations.

Arrivals

• Report to reception immediately on arrival.

Vehicle Movement

• Keep to roadways unless otherwise directed.
• Adhere to speed limits. Note that these are
generally 10 mph while on site. (Remember
that the stopping distance on grass is
considerably greater than on tarmac.)
• Only a person in possession of a current
driving licence may drive on site.
• Park as advised on your pitch. Where
possible leave 6 metres (20ft) of free space
around your vehicle.

Selecting a site

• Carefully select where you wish to park your
motorhome.
• The site should be as level as possible, well
drained and away from boggy areas, and
preferably not under or near to trees.
• Consider how you will move your motorhome
when you are leaving site; for example on
sloping ground in wet conditions, pitch
facing downhill.
• It is important to site your motorhome level
so as to ensure the correct operation of the
refrigeration, cooker etc, by using purpose-
made ramps and NOT bricks or such items.

Use of Site

• Use the electrical mains hook-up in
the correct manner and with caution.
• Ensure that all fresh water taps/
connections are turned off after use.
• Have care and consideration when
using all facilities (toilets and showers
etc) and leave them clean and tidy.
Young children should be escorted.
To avoid possible damage
purification works, only approved chemical
fluids must be used. Under no circumstances
may coal tar, phenol or caustic-based fluids be
used.
Disposable napkins and similar bulky items
must not be put into the chemical closet
emptying points but should be wrapped in a
polythene bag and placed in the container
provided. (Put all litter in containers marked
for the purpose.)

Noise

• Do not make excessive noise.
• Children should be restrained from making
excessive noise.
• Flying kites and model aircraft and the use
of items like catapults or air guns as well as
ball games should not be permitted among,
or close to motorhomes.
• Musical instruments, music players, radios
and televisions should not be used to the
inconvenience of other people on site.
• Open and close doors quietly.
• Power generators must be adequately
to sewage