Holiday Trip 2012, Owner'S Manual

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When using an external electrical
source to connect to the chassis
battery, turn the chassis and house
battery disconnect switches off prior to
hooking up the jumper cables.
Hook up the cables then wait several
minutes to allow a surface charge to
build in the chassis battery before
attempting to start the engine.
Turn on the chassis and house battery
disconnect switches and attempt to start
the engine. Do not crank the engine
more than a few seconds.
After the engine starts, disconnect
the cables. Disconnect the negative
(-) cables before disconnecting the
positive (+) cables to prevent arcing.
If the engine does not crank, or cranks
slowly, DO NOT CONTINUE .
Extensive damage, fire or injury can
occur. Obtain help from a qualified
technician.
toWIng proceDUreS
If calling a towing company for service, it is
recommended to use a lowboy or landoll type
of trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have
a support arm that goes under the motorhome
and secures to the front axle. Inform the tow
company of the axle weights and total weight
of the motorhome.
Other important information is the length
of the motorhome, number of passengers and
milepost location. Two tow trucks may be
necessary to tow the motorhome and to tow a
trailer or tow vehicle if it is not operational.
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The towing company may
need to locate the air nipple
to release the air brakes. The
air nipple is located in the
front generator compartment
and should be used by
towing personnel only.
Generally, if the motorhome
ever needs to be towed, use
the following instructions.
Secure any loose or protruding parts if
the motorhome is damaged.
Inspect the points of attachment on
a disabled motorhome. If attachment
points are damaged, select other
attachment points at a substantial frame
structural member.
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Never allow anyone under a
motorhome while it is being lifted by
towing equipment unless the disabled
motorhome is adequately supported by
safety stands.
Do not tow the motorhome from the
rear. Towing from the rear will severely
overload the front tires and suspension,
possibly resulting in tire and/or
front suspension failure. Rear frame
extensions are not designed to support
weight loads imposed by lifting the
motorhome from the rear.
If the rear wheels are disabled, place
the motorhome on a flat bed trailer, or
use a heavy duty dolly under the rear
wheels and tow the motorhome from
the front.
The drive shaft must be removed to
prevent damage to the transmission.
Secure end caps to prevent losing or
contaminating the needle bearings.
The mud flap may need to be removed
to prevent damage due to limited
ground clearance.
WARNING:
In case the motorhome requires
towing, ensure all precautions are
followed. The drive shaft must be
disconnected and the mud flap may
need to be removed. The manufacturer
WILL NOT cover damage to the
motorhome caused by a towing
company.
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Air Nipple: Located
roadside next to
radiator above
steering gear.
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