Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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Avoid running over the fuel hose as it
can get hung up on the motorhome and
cause body damage.
Use of gloves is recommended for
refueling. Store gloves in the outside
compartment.
To prevent grease and fuel deposits
from being tracked into the motorhome
when refueling, change shoes before
entering. Store the extra pair of shoes
near the entry door.
WARNING:
Propane and gasoline are highly
flammable and can ignite, resulting
in explosion, fire or death. Ensure
all flames are extinguished and all
propane appliances are turned off and
the primary propane shut-off valve is
turned off prior to refueling.
Fuel Economy:
Driving style, wind resistance, terrain,
vehicle weight, and engine-driven accessories
are some of the factors that affect fuel
economy.
Guidelines to Help Increase Fuel
Efficiency:
When starting out, apply the throttle
lightly and accelerate gradually. Avoid
excess throttle and accelerating quickly.
Check the tire pressure. A low tire
is not only a safety hazard but also
increases rolling resistance and fuel
consumption. Keep the engine at a low
to mid operating range of 1100 to 1500
RPM, which requires less fuel than
operating at higher RPM.
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Avoid using full throttle when
ascending a long hill. This wastes
fuel and increases engine operating
temperature from incomplete
combustion. Manually shift to a lower
gear and use less throttle. Fuel will
burn more efficiently.
Avoid extended idling to warm-up
the engine. Start the engine and wait
for normal oil pressure to register.
Engage the high idle feature until the
engine coolant temperature gauge rises.
The engine is now ready for travel.
Whenever coolant temperature is below
operating temperature (idling engine)
incomplete combustion occurs, causing
carbon build-up and raw fuel to wash
lubricating oil from the cylinder walls
and dilute the crankcase oil.
Excessive idling (more than 10 or 15
minutes) can potentially damage the
emission system.
Operate the transmission with the Mode
function set to Economy whenever
possible; this allows for earlier shifts
and enhanced fuel economy. Shift points
are also lower if the cruise power switch
is on. Turn off the cruise power and set
the transmission to normal mode when
in mountainous terrain and congested
traffic.
Follow the maintenance schedule for
the engine.
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trIp preparatIon
The following suggestions are general
guidelines to follow when preparing for a trip:
Items to Carry:
An emergency road kit containing a
flashlight, road flares, warning signs
and a fire extinguisher.
Local, State and National
Maps, as well as a ‘Motor
Carrier’ road atlas (for
refueling station and truck
repair facility locations).
Hand tools, a 12 Volt DC test
light, a 120 Volt AC polarity
tester, battery hydrometer,
an assortment of blade fuses,
mini-fuses and alternator
belt.
Potable and non-potable
water hoses, a water pressure
regulator and various
termination connectors for
sewage.
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Tool Box & Emergency Road Supplies
020064b
Test Light
090333f
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GARDNER BENDER, INC
OPEN
GROUND
OPEN
NUETRAL
OPEN HOT
HOT/GRD
REVERSE
HOT/NEU
REVERSE
CORRECT
Polarity tester
020062