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Towing
In towing your trailer or fifth wheel, you need to recognize the extra weight
behind your vehicle. Below is a list of things which you need to remember
while traveling.
1. With the trailer attached you will have slower acceleration
and will require more distance to stop.
2. Be sure you have enough area at corners when turning, as
wider turns are necessary. Be sure to use your turning
signals for your own safety and others.
3. When passing or changing lanes, remember you will need
a longer distance to pass.
4. Use your rearview mirrors frequently to observe your trailer
and traffic conditions.
5. When being passed by a large truck or bus, be prepared for
displaced air as it may cause you to sway slightly, especially
travel trailers.
6. When climbing steep, long grades and again while
descending, use lower gears, even before it seems
necessary. Use your brakes smoothly and evenly.
7. Remember to drive slower on wet pavement and icy
highways to keep control of your vehicle.
Setting Up and Using Your Recreational Vehicle
We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for camping.
There are two reasons to be level. First, all components in your camper,
such as your water drainage system and refrigerator, are designed to
operate in a level position. Second, it is more comfortable to live on the
level. Should a level camp site not be available, use short 2 X 6 blocks of
wood on the low side under tires for a level position.
Before unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle, be sure the tongue jack
foot is in place and block the trailer wheels to prevent trailer from moving.
- GROUND
+ LINE FROM BRAKE
CONTROLLER
LANYARD FAST ENED TO
AUTO BUMPER FRAME
TRAILER
BATTERY
+ LI
NE
SPLICE TO BRAKE
+ LINE
POSITIVE
BRAKE + LINE
BRAKE GROUND -
NEGATIVE
SPLICE TO
BRAKE GROUND
TO
TRAILER
BRAKES
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