Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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offer driving seminars. The schedules and locations of the
various RV driver education seminars and schools can be
researched through RV-related publications and internet sites.
Use caution when using the internet as a resource tool. Verify
the information is from a credited and reliable source in the
RV industry, and it pertains to your RV. If in doubt, contact
your dealer for assistance.
RV BRAKING SYSTEM
The RV brakes are designed to work with your tow vehicle
brakes. To maintain proper braking performance, both the RV
and tow vehicle brakes must be used together. Separate use
of the braking systems will cause accelerated wear and dam-
age. When your RV is new, it is impossible to adjust the brake
shoes precisely. It takes approximately 1,000 miles and/or 50
medium to heavy stops to “burnish” fit or “seat” the shoes to
the brake drum. After the initial break-in period, your brake
shoes must be adjusted accurately for best performance and
increased durability.
Braking system components include:
• Tow vehicle battery
• Brake controller
• Wire harness/connector plug
• Auxiliary batteries (see Electrical System)
• Breakaway switch
TOW VEHICLE BATTERY
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of power for
your RV’s brake operation. To ensure available power when
needed, keep your tow vehicle battery and charging system
working properly.
BATTERY ISOLATOR (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
You may want to consider the installation of a battery isolator
on your tow vehicle as a convenience feature:
• It receives current from the tow vehicle alternator and
controls distribution of energy to both the RV auxiliary
battery and the tow vehicle battery.
• It serves as a check valve to prevent energy from
being drawn from your tow vehicle chassis battery (so
you can start your tow vehicle engine).