3.4 Towing
X Observe the overall height of the vehicle (including roof loads) at under-
passes, tunnels, etc.
X In winter, the roof must be free of snow and ice before commencing the
journey.
X Before commencing the journey, empty the waste water tank.
X Push in fully the drive-on ramp and lock it into place before commencing the
journey.
X Check the tyre pressure before a journey and at 2-week intervals. Wrong tyre
pressure causes excessive wear and can lead to damage or even to tyre burst.
You can lose control of the vehicle.
Z Before commencing the journey, distribute the vehicle payload evenly (see
Chapter 4).
Z When loading the vehicle and when taking a rest from driving, in order to load
luggage or food, for example, observe the maximum permissible gross weight
and axle loads (refer to vehicle documents).
Z Ensure that the maximum permitted nose weight is not exceeded and that the
minimum nose weight does not fall below the minimum. Load the caravan
accordingly.
Z While driving with your caravan, the towing vehicle must be equipped with two
external mirrors.
Z Before commencing the journey, ensure that all cupboard doors, the toilet door
and all drawers and flaps are secure. Engage the refrigerator door securing
device.
Z Before commencing the journey, convert the tables to a bed foundation or
fasten them in the provided retainer.
Z Before commencing the journey, close windows and skylights.
Z Before commencing the journey, close all external flaps and lock them.
Z Before commencing the journey, remove the external steady legs and retract
the steady legs that are fitted to the vehicle.
Z Crank the jockey wheel up as far as possible.
Z Before commencing the journey, put the antenna in park position.
Z During the initial journey and each time after changing a wheel, re-tighten the
wheel bolts/wheel nuts after 50 km. Subsequently inspect them at regular inter-
vals in order to ensure that they are firmly seated. See Chapter 14 for the tight-
ening torque.
Z Tyres must not be older than 6 years as the material becomes brittle over time
(see Chapter 14).
Z Lower the table of the round seating group at the rear and fix to the bench. In
order to do this, use the holding device fitted as standard.
X Care is to be taken when connecting and detaching a trailer. Risk of accident
and injury!
X No persons are to be between the towing vehicle and the trailer during posi-
tioning for connecting and detaching.
