Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction
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M380 Owner’s Manual
Rev. “F” Introduction-10
On overnight short weekend trips, your motor home has more than adequate holding tanks and
water supply capacity in the event that campgrounds or parking sites are not equipped with these
facilities.
On longer trips, where sewer connections and utility hookups are unavailable, it will be necessary
to stop from time to time to dispose of holding tank wastes and replenish the water supply. Many
gas stations (chain and individually-owned) have installed sanitary dumping stations for just this
purpose.
When stopping for the night, park the motor home in a location that is relatively level and where
the ground is firm. This will ensure your comfort as well as the leveling of your refrigerator (for
most efficient operation).
Making a long trip is not very different from making a weekend excursion since everything you
need is right at hand and you are home wherever you travel. When packing for an extended trip,
try to avoid taking nonessential items.
When planning to stay in the same location for several days, weeks, or even months, be sure to
maintain the motor home level. Use the leveling jacks system for this purpose. (See
Leveling
Jacks in Section 4-7 of this manual).
Hook up to the water supply by attaching the water hose to the commercial water supply inlet.
Plug the electrical cable into the shoreline receptacle. Be sure to observe all grounding and
connection precautions!
Connect sewage hookup into the disposal facility.
Winter Traveling
Certain precautions should be taken when traveling in your motor home during the cold winter
months. Keep these suggestions in mind:
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Provide heat in the motor home at all times.
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Have a plentiful supply of LPG and diesel.
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If your stay is longer than overnight and you do not use the generator, try to have a shoreline
hooked up to outside AC power.
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Minimize your use of electricity if 120 vac is unavailable.
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Leave cabinet doors and wardrobe doors slightly open at night to allow for proper air
circulation.
Remember that low temperatures in combination with high winds will cause an equivalent chill
temperature much below that indicated by your thermometer. For instance, with an outside
temperature of zero degrees and a wind velocity of 10 miles per hour the equivalent chill
temperature would be -20 degrees Fahrenheit!
There is no substitute for common sense when traveling in cold weather.
General Storage Notes
Drawing draperies will reduce fading of rugs and upholstery. Leaving an air freshener agent will
minimize odors from plastics and other materials. Slight opening of windows and vents will allow
air circulation without worry of water entering. Covering wheels to eliminate direct rays of the sun
on tires will reduce sidewall cracking.
NOTE: Remove all items from the motor home that may freeze, including canned foods,
miscellaneous liquids, etc. Remove all contents of the refrigerator/freezer, clean unit and leave
doors ajar.