Jayco Legacy Fifth Wheel 2009, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 7
TOWING & HANDLING
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E
MERGENCY
S
TOPPING
Always carry road flares or reflective warning
signs to display if necessary. Pull off the
roadway as far as possible for emergency
stopping or tire changing. Turn ON your RV
hazard warning flashers. If traveling at night,
use three red warning indicators such as flares,
reflectors or lanterns, as follows:
1. Place the first warning indictor on the traffic
side of the RV, directed at the nearest
approaching traffic.
2. Place the second warning indicator 100 feet
behind the RV in the center of the lane and
toward approaching traffic.
3. Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in
front of the RV in the center of the lane and
away from the traffic approaching from
behind.
The hazard-warning flasher provides
additional safety if the RV is stopped on the
side of the roadway and presents a possible
hazard to other motorists. When the flasher
is on, it serves as a warning to others to
approach and overtake your vehicle with
caution.
For personal safety, always stand off the
road and out of the way of traffic. Curves
and/or hills may affect the safe
placement of warning indicators.
E
MERGENCY
T
OWING
If your RV needs to be towed, please
contact an emergency road service provider
or a qualified service facility for assistance.
W
HEEL
L
UG
N
UTS
Torque is the amount of rotating force
applied to a fastener, such as a lug nut.
Wheel lug nuts must be applied and
maintained at the proper torque levels to
prevent loose wheels, broken studs and
possible separation of the tire and wheel
while driving, possibly resulting in property
damage or personal injury. The lug nuts
on the wheels of your RV must be
maintained according to listed torque
values in the Wheel Lug Torque Chart
(refer to the Specifications & Glossary
section of this manual).
Over-torqued and/or under-torqued wheels
may result in component failure.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when
parking in unfamiliar surroundings:
Have a pre-determined plan of action…
Develop response plans for all situations.
Dry-run typical situations as a way of making
your responses to each simulation second
nature. A cellular phone is a good
investment to protect yourself, especially
when traveling alone.
Be alert to all situations… Assess your
surroundings to help anticipate possible
problems and responses. If someone
unfamiliar knocks on the door, do not open it
until you are certain the request is legitimate
and represents no possible harm to you or
your RV.
Trust your intuition… This is a natural tool
at your disposal. If something does not
seem to be right, you may want to evacuate
the vicinity immediately or call 911.
Remember, nothing is 100 percent
effective…
Do not rely on your dog or an
alarm system, etc. Always remain wary.
Developing these habits may help prevent
loss to you or your property as you travel
and enjoy your RV.
Never allow anyone to go under the RV
while it is being lifted and/or being
towed.