Grand Design Imagine, Owner'S Manual

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Towing & Leveling
Apply and release brakes at short intervals to give them chance
to cool. The tow vehicle transmission and engine will help in
controlling downhill speed and can lengthen brake life.
The distance required to stop the RV is greater than an automo-
bile’s. Use care when accelerating or decelerating on a slippery
surface. Abrupt speed changes can cause skidding and loss of
control. Driving through water deep enough to wet the brakes
may affect stopping distance or cause the vehicle to pull to one
side. Check the RV’s brake operation in a safe area to be sure
they have not been affected. Never operate any vehicle if a dif-
ference in braking efficiency is noticeable.
Passenger safety
Passengers should NEVER be allowed to travel inside your RV
while in transit. Several states have very specific laws prohibiting
this practice.
Vehicle clearance
Remember some bridges, older ones in particular, may not
support the weight of your tow vehicle/RV combination. Know
the weight and size of your towing combination and observe any
posted weight and clearance limits. The added height of roof air
conditioners, TV antennas or floodlights may cause clearance
problems around some tunnels, canopies and hanging signs.
Turning corners
When turning, the tires do not follow the path of your tow vehi-
cle tires. The RV will make a tighter turn than the tow vehicle.
You must compensate for this action by carefully pulling the tow
vehicle out into the intersection further than you would normally
so that the RV clears the curb (or any parked vehicles along the
curb).
Backing up
If your camping destination does not have pull through sites,
pick a level site and back in carefully. We suggest you stop near
the site, get out of the RV and observe the surrounding area:
• Check to ensure there are no obstacles in your path
and that you have plenty of vehicle clearance.
• Check for low-hanging tree limbs, posts, large rocks or
other obstacles.
• Try to choose a site that is on the driver’s side, so you
can see what the rear of the RV is doing.