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DRIVING
WEIGHING
To determine the actual weight of your vehicle with personal cargo, and water, it must
be weighed on scales. The most common scales are those used by states to weigh
trucks used along the highway. In rural areas grain elevators are a good source and
another would be a gravel pit. See instructions on weighing you vehicle later in this
section.
If you have trouble locating scales, a call to your State Highway Patrol will usually find
them very cooperative in assisting you.
WARNING
: Do not exceed the Gross Axle Weight Ratings or the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating when loading your vehicle.
SAFETY CHECK LIST
Your Airstream motorhome should be given a thorough safety check before a trip.
Regular use of the following list will provide safe operation of your motorhome and
will help you spot any malfunctioning equipment and correct the problem as soon as
possible. The list is to help you and may not be all-inclusive.
WARNING
: Failure to heed many of the following items may cause
damage to the vehicle or personal injury.
EXTERIOR CHECK LIST (BEFORE ENTERING VEHICLE)
1. Check condition of tires for proper inflation.
See tire warnings on page C-4.
2. Check that sewer connection, all external compartments and filler openings
are properly stowed or closed and/or locked.
3. Check that items stored on exterior of vehicle are securely tied down.
4. Would any items stored on exterior of vehicle present a clearance problem?
5. Lower and secure awnings/TV antenna.
INTERIOR CHECK LIST (BEFORE DRIVING OFF)
1. It is important that the main door and cab door be completely closed and
locked during travel. As an added precaution we recommend the dead bolt
also be locked on the main door.
2. Turn off living area water pump.
3. Check that refrigerator door is fastened.
4. Check that nothing heavy is stored in overhead or high cabinets that could
fall out and cause injury. Heavy items should be stored in low cabinets.
5. Stow folding and pedestal tables.
6. Check that counter tops, range top, credenza tops and shelves are clear of
even small items that could become projectiles in an accident.
7. Do not cook while under way. Hot food or liquid could scald due to a sudden
stop or accident.
8. Check that any internal stowage is securely held in place.
9. Secure optional freestanding dinette chairs to the dinette table support us-
ing the fabric straps.
10. Check that lights and switches are set in positions safe for travel.
