3. PREPARING TO TRAVEL
3.1 Servicing after immobilisation
3.1.1 Fresh water
Re-pressurisation after a long wintering period can lead to the water arriving in a sporadic manner. It is therefore better to purge the system
while leaving the tap on. The pressure becomes constant as soon as there is no more air in the pipes.
3.1.2 Refrigerator
For a gas-powered refrigerator, you must remove the external covers on the upper and lower air vents. The covers should only be used when
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wintering your vehicle, in order to protect the interior; in this case, all gas appliances should be switched off.
3.2 Refuelling and levels
3.2.1 Fuel and AdBlue
The fuel tank is accessed by a locked hatch shown by a pictogram. Consult the user manual of the chassis manufacturer for the
specifications. Before refuelling, turn off the gas appliances and close the gas bottle taps. After wintering, check that the vents are not
blocked. The AdBlue filler neck is located beside the fuel filler neck for low-profile models and in the driver's step for A-class models.
When filling with fuel, it is strictly prohibited to use gas appliances including heating systems, even if they may be used
while driving (with crash-sensor).
Important: never pour AdBlue into the fuel tank or vice versa.
3.2.2 Tyre pressure
To drive in complete safety, check the tyre pressure every 15 days and before any long trip.
Check the pressure when cold. Never reduce tyre pressure when tyres are hot, otherwise the pressure will be too low once the tyres cool
down. Tyre pressure should be adjusted according to the vehicle's load.
Cold tyre pressure recommended by manufacturer
TYRES (EQUIPPED WITH A METAL MICHELIN CAMPING TYPE VALVE)
215/70 R15 CP
225/75 R16 CP
FRONT PRESSURE
REAR PRESSURE
5.0 bars
5.5 bars
5.5 bars
5.5 bars