Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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If the desired direction is left, the co-pilot
points left. For example: The co-pilot will
use his/her right arm and forefinger pointing
distinctly left with arm and finger held on a
horizontal plane, indicating desired direction
of travel of the rear of the motorhome. The
directional signal given should remain steady
until the desired movement is complete.
Five Directional Signals:
1. Co-pilot uses left hand and arm held
horizontal, with forefinger pointing
right, to direct rear of motorhome to
the right.
2. Co-pilot uses right hand and arm held
horizontal, with forefinger pointing
left, to direct rear of motorhome to
the left.
3. Co-pilot uses both arms and hands
parallel with thumbs pointing up and
to rear in a waving vertical motion.
This signals driver to maintain a
straight back direction.
4. Co-pilot holds arms horizontally,
hands open with palms facing one
another. Start with a wide separation,
gradually closing distance of hands
in a rate appropriate to vehicle speed
to indicate amount of distance to the
stop point.
5. Closed fists and crossed arms indicate
STOP .
Backing Up Trailers:
Towed vehicles using a tow bar or tow
dolly have more than one pivot point and are
not suitable for backing. Attempting to back
up the motorhome while connected to a tow
bar or tow dolly can jack-knife the towing
device. Damage to towing device, tow car and
motorhome can occur. If necessary, disconnect
the tow vehicle to avoid a backing up situation.
Trailers have one pivot point and may be
backed up. The same rules for backing a
motorhome can be applied to backing a trailer.
When preparing to back the trailer into a
space, maneuver the motorhome sweeping
wide. Turn back to the opposite direction to
maneuver the trailer into the space. Turn the
bottom of the steering wheel in the desired
direction of travel for the trailer.
Example: If the desired direction of the
trailer is left, rotate the bottom of the steering
wheel left. If the trailer moves in an undesired
direction, pull forward just far enough to
re-align the trailer with the space. The co-pilot
should stand safely at the left rear corner of
the trailer within view of the driver in the
roadside mirror, using the five hand signals for
guidance.
CAUTION:
Tow bars or car dollies are generally
made to travel in a forward direction
only. Most towing equipment of this
type is not designed for backing. Never
attempt short back up distances with
a tow bar or tow dolly. Damage to the
motorhome, vehicle or towing device
will result.
Set-Up proceDUreS
If the site for the motorhome provides
full hook-ups, use this quick reference as a
guide only. This information is an overview
on hooking up the utilities and preparing
appliances for use. Specific information on
slide room, awning, leveling system, water
system, entertainment and propane operations
is discussed in detail in other sections.
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