-
On delivery of your
recreational vehicle you will get extensive explanations on all tools of the
vehicle.
-
Before you start, together we will check your
car for damages (inside and outside) and all mechanical and electrical
functions. If there is any defect which cannot be cleared before you
leave, we will have it noted on the rental agreement which you will sign, and have it approved by
Arrantea Motorhome Rental.
-
Always take into
consideration that driving a motorhome is different from driving a
sedan. The height of the body makes it very sensitive for blowing wind.
Always watch for low clearance. Don't enter doorways or drive under
bridges when your vehicle is taller than the height listed on signs.Overhead roof and undercarriage damage is excluded from any insurance. Any overhead roof and undercarriage damage will be fully charged to the renter.
Also look for hanging branches when driving under trees. Be careful when
driving over tops or through dips. Motorhomes may hang over at the rear.
When passing, the outside mirrors may not give a total overview, and a
rear mirror very often is not of big help. When backing up the vehicle,
or when parking the second driver should always ! stay outside and give signs.
Keep to the speed limits at all times. Police fines can be enormous and must usualy be paid immediately, cutting deeply into your holiday budget…. We recommend a maximum speed of 80-90 Km/h (= 50-55 MpH), if there is not a sign indicating less. At that speed you will also safe (in Europe quite expensive) fuel.
-
When driving in the car all
passengers and the
driver should always use the seat belts for their own security. Also persons traveling in the cabin
should use the available belts in the living area. In all European countries
this is mandatory.
-
Check regularly the oil
level of the engine and the transmission, check the battery and the
lights, the breaks, and the tire pressure. Have done all necessary
services and inspections which are required by Arrantea. Keep
all receipts for this expenses to ask Arrantea for reimbursement
on vehicle return.
-
Be very careful with
propane. Control each time the gas pipes for leakage after having driven on a bad
surface. Use a soap
liquid. If you see bubbles, drive
immediately to a repair shop to have the pipe tightened.
-
Keep a roof ventilation
hatch closed when driving !. But you
may open
it in the night for about 4 to 5 centimeters (approx. 1 1/2" to
2") to allow fresh air circulation. If opened be very careful and
watch for
animals coming trough when parked beneath trees.
-
To avoid problems with the
refrigerator when it works on propane-gas, the vehicle should be kept always in a
horizontal position. If necessary you must put some small planks
under the tires of the vehicle. Cooling and freezing will not
always satisfy your needs. Motorhome fridges do never have the power
which your refrigerator at home has.
Sometimes it may be totally impossible to get the drinks cooled. The low
voltage, a different cooling system, thin
isolation of the cooling unit, and the motorhome's cabin might be the reason for
it. Arrantea cannot be held liable for this incidence.
-
Always open an available
roof hatch or window when using the shower. This enables the humidity to escape. Avoid
to moisten the cabin walls.
-
Chemicals must be added to
the toilet tanks for neutralization. Always very thin or a special motorhome
toilet paper should be used. Sewage tanks must be emptied frequently in dump
stations. The cassette toilet can be emptied into each normal toilet, which are found
on campgrounds, gas stations etc. If there is a gray water and a
separate toilet sewage tank, the water hose should first be used to
empty the toilet tank and than for the
gray water tank. Also the water in the fresh water tank should be replaced more often.
This is highly recommended when traveling in hot countries. We do not
recommend to drink water from the fresh water tank at least in hot(ter) countries !
-
For your own safety you
should always try overnighting in caravan parks / campsites. Lock all vehicle doors and windows, and take with you all valuables, passports, ID cards etc. with you when leaving the car.
-
Before driving away from a camp site,
please control all drawers, cupboard and other doors inside the car and
have them locked. Also lock the cabin's outside doors. Check for loose
items, (e.g. drawers or doors which cannot be locked) and if necessary
have them fixed with a tape. Walk again around the vehicle, look whether
the door steps are in an upright and safe position and nothing left at
the site. Have a look under the car too.
