Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Manual

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18 • Section 2 — 2006 Driving & Safety Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer
• Polarity tester: to check 120 AC outlets.
Driving Preparations:
• Check operation of all exterior lights, headlamp, taillight, brake and clearance lights.
• Check tire pressure.
• Check house battery condition.
• Secure all awning locks.
• Check items in storage bays to prevent shifting or damage to items.
• Outside compartment doors should be closed and locked.
• Look around, above and under the recreational vehicle and tow vehicle for obstructions.
Interior:
• If possible, start refrigerator operation the night before departure to start the cooling
process. Pre-cool items prior to loading the refrigerator.
• Fill the fresh water tank. Disconnect and store the fresh water hose.
• If necessary, load pots, pans, utensils, soap, linens, etc.
• Secure and fasten the bi-fold and pocket doors. Lock the shower door.
• Close roof vents and windows.
• Secure any loose, heavy or sharp objects in case of a sudden stop.
• Close all cabinet doors and drawers.
• Turn interior lighting off.
• Secure and lock the entry door for travel.
hitching the fifth wheel
Fifth wheels require a special hitch that mounts over the rear axle in the bed of a pickup truck. Because of
special hitch requirements, only a truck can tow fifth wheels. A fifth wheel hitch is simply a coupling device for
vehicles commonly known as a kingpin and fifth wheel assembly. Hitching the fifth wheel takes a few moments
following a few simple procedures. Understand the hitch and hitching procedures before attempting to hitch the
fifth wheel.
Terms Used to Describe the Typical Fifth Wheel Hitch Components:
• Fifth Wheel Plate: Unit that contains hitch plate, plate jaws, and handle (mounted in the truck bed).
• Handle: Device used to release or lock the plate jaws.
• Hitch Plate: “Wheel” that allows the fifth wheel to
rotate.
• Kingpin: The connecting device attached to a fifth
wheel (designed to fit into the plate jaws mounted in
the truck bed).
• Pin Box: Structure attached to the bottom front section
of the fifth wheel frame (the pin is attached to the
bottom).
• Plate Jaws: Holds the kingpin.
• Side Rails: Support rails, bolted to the tow truck bed (supports the fifth wheel
hitch).
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GARDNER BENDER, INC
OPEN
GROUND
OPEN
NUETRAL
OPEN HOT
HOT/GRD
REVERSE
HOT/NEU
REVERSE
CORRECT
Polarity Tester
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Tool Box
020177
Mounted in Truck Bed