Le Voyageur LVXH8.7 GJF Manuel Utilisateur page 93

Contents
Chapter 1. Welcome .................................................... 96
1.1 Welcome aboard ........................................................................ 96
1.2 Your onboard pouch .................................................................. 96
1.3 How to use this manual............................................................. 97
1.4 Legal Information ....................................................................... 98
1.4.1 Regulations ........................................................................................... 98
1.4.2 Warranty .............................................................................................. 98
1.5 Motorhome manners ................................................................ 99
1.5.1 General principles ................................................................................ 99
1.5.2 Parking................................................................................................... 99
1.5.3 Waste ................................................................................................... 100
1.5.4 Reference organisations ................................................................... 100
Chapter 2. Discovering your motorhome .......... 101
2.1 Base vehicle .............................................................................. 101
2.1.1 Chassis ................................................................................................. 101
2.2 Living area ................................................................................. 102
2.2.1 Hatches, openings and valves .......................................................... 102
2.2.2 Luggage holds and storage areas .................................................... 102
2.2.3 Interior layout ..................................................................................... 102
2.3 Basic fluid diagrams ................................................................. 103
2.3.1 Water ................................................................................................... 103
2.3.2 Electricity ............................................................................................. 104
2.4 Gas ............................................................................................. 108
2.4.1 Ventilation and heating ..................................................................... 110
2.5 SAFETY ....................................................................................... 111
2.5.1 Fire ....................................................................................................... 111
2.5.2 Gas ....................................................................................................... 112
2.5.3 Electricity ............................................................................................ 112
2.5.4 Emergency exits ................................................................................. 113
Chapter 3. Preparing to travel .................................115
3.1 Start-up after immobilisation ................................................. 115
3.1.1 Fresh water ......................................................................................... 115
3.1.2 Refrigerator ......................................................................................... 115
3.2 Refuelling and levels ................................................................ 115
3.2.1 Fuel ...................................................................................................... 115
3.2.2 Tyre pressure ...................................................................................... 116
3.2.3 Fresh water ......................................................................................... 117
3.2.4 Gas ....................................................................................................... 118
3.2.5 Battery ................................................................................................. 119
3.2.6 Light bulbs .......................................................................................... 121
3.3 Loading ...................................................................................... 122
3.3.1 technical specifications ..................................................................... 122
3.3.2 Calculating mass ................................................................................ 123
3.3.3 Storing baggage ................................................................................. 123
3.3.4 Trailer .................................................................................................. 124
Chapter 4. Travelling .................................................125
4.1 Safety checks before departure ............................................. 125
4.2 Settings ...................................................................................... 126
4.3 Driving ....................................................................................... 126
4.4 Driving and non-driving seats................................................. 126