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Section Two contains information on driving
tips, emergency situations, towing, safety
devices, weighing the motorhome and tires.
NOTE
The motorhome has an electronic
data recording device that may
record information about direction,
road speed, engine speed, brake
application, steering attitude or
other vehicle operating data. Data
recording devices can be present in
engines, transmissions, ABS (Antilock
Brake Systems) or other systems
affiliated with operation of the vehicle.
Information from data recording
devices can be examined in case of
an accident. Contact the component
manufacturer to learn more about
these devices.
Inspections
Differences between a passenger automobile
and a motorhome are significant. Always be
aware of these differences when traveling.
The key to safely operating a motorhome is
inspection
. Undetected problems could cause
problems on the road and may result in lost
time and increased repair costs. Several states
require a special license endorsement and
motorhome inspection prior to registration.
Know and observe the laws of the states in
which the motorhome will be traveling. Laws
may vary from state to state. A systematic
inspection
conducted prior to moving the
motorhome can help ensure nothing is
overlooked and will assist in familiarizing the
owner with the motorhome.
Prior to moving the motorhome perform a
general
inspection
. Examine the condition
of the motorhome and the surrounding area.
Look high and low when walking around the
motorhome.
Familiarize Yourself
Because the location of the driver’s seat in
the motorhome is higher and farther to the left
than most vehicles, a different perspective of
the roadway is created. Rely on the outside
mirrors to line up with the center of the
road and to check conditions behind the
motorhome. The dashboard may include more
gauges and controls than are normally found
in passenger automobiles. Become familiar
with these gauges and their indications before
starting out.
Mirror Adjust
Adjust the mirrors prior to
starting out. Have an assistant
help to simplify the mirror
adjustment process.
Mirror Adjusting:
Tools needed: Allen wrench, flat blade
screw driver and socket wrench.
Adjust the driver seat to the travel
position.
Remove plug at the bottom of the arm.
Use the socket wrench to loosen the
bolt located at the base of the arm (see
point A on the drawing).
Adjust the mirror for a clear side view
of the motorhome.
Tighten the bolt once the proper
adjustment is made.
Reinstall the plug.
To adjust the “head” of the mirror,
loosen the set screws located below the
mirror shown as point B. Adjust the
head of the mirror to the left or right.
Manually adjust the bottom section of
the mirror.
Tighten set screws once the proper
adjustment is made.
Repeat procedure for passenger side
mirror.
TIP
Use the mirror adjust switch located
on the driver’s console to fine tune the
view.
080378
Mirror Adjust Switch
on Driver’s Console
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