Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Manual

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30 • Section 2 — 2006 Driving & Safety Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer
• Close all cabinet doors and drawers.
• Turn off water heater, water pump and furnace.
• Walk through the interior and check for any unsecured items.
• Turn the interior lighting off.
Departure Checklist:
• Check items in storage bays to make sure shifting or damage of items will not occur.
• Check above and under the recreational vehicle and tow vehicle for obstructions.
• Walk around the recreational vehicle and camp area checking for forgotten items.
• Outside compartment doors should be closed and locked.
• Check operation of all exterior lights, headlamp, taillamp, brake and clearance lights.
• Inspect tires and wheels.
• Secure and lock the entry door for travel.
• Carefully pull forward out of the campsite. If necessary, clean the site and check for any forgotten items.
emergency roaDSiDe proceDureS
If an emergency situation occurs, use the appropriate braking technique and pull off the roadway a safe
distance from traffic (if possible). Set the parking brake and turn on the hazard warning flashers, especially
when parked alongside traffic lanes. In the event of an emergency stop due to a mechanical breakdown or other
recreational vehicle related problems, contact Customer Support at 1-877-466-6226 or an emergency service
provider.
An emergency road kit should include at least three reflective warning signs, road flares, a flashlight, spare
automotive fuses and an assortment of hand tools. The recreational vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher
inside, near the entry door. For added safety, consider a separate fire extinguisher. Display road flares or reflective
warning signs if the recreational vehicle is alongside of the road for any length of time. Guidelines for placing
the warning triangles depend upon the road characteristics and visibility. For example: The standard placement
is 10’, 100’ and 200’ from the rear of the recreational vehicle when on a divided highway or one-way road. On a
two-way road with traffic traveling both directions the same placement would also be required at the front of the
recreational vehicle. Roads with curves and hills may require placing 500’ behind the recreational vehicle in order
to safely warn approaching traffic.
tireS
Tires designed for recreational vehicles are precisely engineered. To obtain the maximum use and best service
out of the tires it is helpful to understand their function. A tire is a container that holds air. It is the combination
of air and tire that supports the weight of a recreational vehicle and its contents. The recreational vehicle must be
weighed fully loaded before proper tire inflation can be obtained. Improper tire pressure will lead to abnormal tire
wear or sudden tire failure. Since the tire is the only contact that the recreational vehicle has with the road surface
it must provide functions such as traction for stopping, maneuvering and providing a cushion for the recreational
vehicle and its contents.