Karmann Colorado Operating Instructions Manual - Before Starting Off

Tips on commissioning

BEFORE STARTING OFF  

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Find out about the following before starting

your journey:

necessary documents

legal regulations concerning maximum

speeds and prohibitions on overtaking

electrical supply standard

where to make overnight stops

The ADAC can also supply information with

regard to the relevant regulations concerning

overnight stops outside camping sites, speed

limits etc. in the country you plan to visit. 

Correct loading of your mobile home

As a basic principle, the heaviest items

should be as near the floor as possible.

Therefore store heavy objects in this area.

Make sure the load is balanced between the

left and right sides.

Objects in the top cupboards should also be

protected against slipping.

Do not exceed the maximum load for the

cycle rack (special accessory) and the

permissible roof load of 150 kg.

Please make sure that cycles are well

secured and tied. After driving for a short

distance, stop and check that nothing has

moved. 

In the interests of safety you should have the

vehicle and passengers weighed before the

start of the journey.

Wing mirrors

You will find large wing mirrors on both sides

of your vehicle. Before starting out on your

first journey you should adjust these and if

necessary correct them after a short distance.

Travelling and overnight stops

In general it is allowed to make overnight

stops in car parks in Germany - at least for

one night. However, camping tables, chairs

etc. or other items should not be placed

outside to give the impression of "camping

out". Specialist magazines and camping

guides contain useful information, or you can

contact the CIVD club to find out about

districts which welcome caravans and

mobile homes, rules for waste water disposal

etc. Different rules apply abroad with regard

to mobile homes and overnight stops.