decelerating on a slippery surface. Abrupt
speed changes can cause skidding and loss of
control.
Driving through water deep enough to wet the
brakes may affect stopping distance or cause
the vehicle to pull to one side. Check the
motorhome’s brake operation in a safe area to
be sure they have not been affected.
Never operate any vehicle if a difference in
braking efficiency is noticeable.
P
ARKING
B
RAKE
The parking brake should be engaged when
the motorhome is parked. Never drive your
motorhome with the parking brake set as this
will reduce the parking brake effectiveness
and cause excessive wear. For more
information refer to your Chassis guide.
B
ACKING
U
P
If your camping destination does not have pull
through sites, pick a level site and back in
carefully. We suggest you stop near the site,
get out of the RV and observe the surrounding
area. Check to ensure there are no obstacles
in your path and that you have plenty of vehicle
clearance. Check for low-hanging tree limbs,
posts, large rocks or other obstacles.
Try to choose a site that is on the driver’s side,
so you can see what the rear of the RV is
doing. With the site on the passenger side, you
would be backing into the site on your blind
side, which is more difficult. When you
determine the site conditions are satisfactory,
maneuver the RV into position for backing up
into the site space.
Back up the motorhome slowly using the
outside rearview mirrors and rear vision
camera as a guide. Have another person
outside the motorhome assist you until the
motorhome is parked in the desired position.
P
ARKING
Follow the directions for parking the
motorhome in your Chassis Guide. Set the
parking brake and place the transmission in
park. Turn OFF the ignition switch. Go outside
the motorhome and block all four wheels
securely with wheel chocks. The wheel chocks
can be wood blocks or purchased items as
long as they prevent the motorhome from
rolling.
Be aware of your surroundings. If parking at
night at a rest stop, truck stop or parking lot
chose a well-lighted area. Here are some
helpful hints 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 motorhome.
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.
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SECTION 7
DRIVING & HANDLING
WARNING
Do not park or drive this motorhome in
areas where combustible materials, such
as dry grass or leaves, can be exposed to
hot exhaust. See
Sec. 5 Fuel & LP
Systems
for further information on vehicle
exhaust and safety information.
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