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Before the Journey
3.3.2
Loading the Motorhome Correctly
Fiat base vehicles have multileaf rear springs. If the vehicle is unloaded, the suspension is horizon-
tal. When subjected to load, the suspension bends slightly upward. This might create the impression
that the vehicle is overloaded. This behaviour is a progressive characteristic, i. e. on low load the
suspension is "soft" and becomes progressively "harder" as the load is increased.
The storage options in the motorhome are to a large extent determined by the floor plan. Voluminous
storage spaces (particularly rear garages/rear storage spaces) are suited for the storage of heavy
vacation paraphenalia (e. g. motorcycle). This may cause the rear axle load to reach its limit prema-
turely.
The dangers of overloading your motorhome - even at a single axle - should not be underestimated.
Of decisive importance for correct loading is not only the actual load weight but also the distance
between the load and the axles.
To determine the correct distribution of the load, you will need a scale, a tape measure, a calculator
and some time.
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Distribute the payload evenly between the left-hand and right-hand sides of the vehi-
cle.
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Distribute the payload evenly over both axles, in compliance with the axle loads spec-
ified in the vehicle documents. Observe the permissable bearing capacity of the tyres
(see chapter 13).
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In the case of a large payload behind the rear axle (e. g. motorcycle on the rear carri-
er) or maximum loading of the rear storage space, especially with a long rear exten-
sion, observe the leverage effect (
). The release of the front axle negatively af-
fects the driving quality, especially for front-driven vehicles.
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Store heavy objects (tent poles, tin cans, etc.) so that they are unable to slip, e. g.
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in deeper storage compartments, the doors of which do not open in the direction of
travel
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on the floor
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Store lighter objects (laundry) in the roof storage compartments.
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Load the bike rack with bicycles only.
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For safety reasons, weigh the loaded vehicle (with persons) before commencing the
journey.
Summary of Contents for T-585
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Page 10: ...1 10 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Introduction ...
Page 36: ...4 36 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN During the Journey ...
Page 74: ...6 74 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Living ...
Page 82: ...7 82 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Gas Fittings ...
Page 108: ...8 108 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Electrical Fittings ...
Page 134: ...9 134 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Appliances ...
Page 152: ...10 152 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Sanitary Fittings ...
Page 160: ...11 160 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Care ...
Page 172: ...12 172 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Maintenance ...
Page 192: ...14 192 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Fault Search ...
Page 214: ...16 214 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Technical Data ...
Page 226: ...17 226 T Modell 04 05 Ausgabe 08 04 201804286 BUE 0006 04EN Helpful Notes ...