Lance Truck Camper, Owner'S Manual

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increases, driving stability, stopping ability, and ability
to make emergency maneuvers are greatly reduced.
Reduce speed before starting down hills
- even
short ones - and avoid heavy braking on downgrades.
Truck stability is reduced when traveling downhill.
Slow down before entering turns and avoid heavy
braking in turns. Truck stability is reduced in turns, and
the weight of the camper on the truck will affect the
way the truck handles. Avoid quick steering
movements that can reduce truck stability.
Maintain at least twice
the normal stopping distance
while carrying your camper. The increased weight of
the camper on the truck requires greater stopping
distance.
Use lower gears on long grades . Downshift on
upgrades to avoid overheating or undue engine loads.
Downshift on downgrades to allow engine braking to
assist in controlling vehicle speed. Avoid continuous or
frequent brake application. The added weight of the
camper can cause brakes to overheat and fade.
Allow ample time for passing . Your acceleration will
be much slower when you are carrying the camper.
Become familiar with the position of the truck in
traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to allow for
its length and width. Always allow extra room to corner
and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to
view the road behind and to the sides. Check them
often.
Allow for extra height of your camper . Check for
low hanging tree branches or other obstructions
whenever you drive, park, or when pulling in for fuel or
service. Always check overhead clearance of
overpasses and bridges, especially if you drive with
the roof vents slightly open or if the camper is
equipped with a roof air conditioner, roof rack,
TV/radio antenna, or a satellite dish.
Measure your height from the ground to the highest
point on the roof. Write it down on a piece of tape and
put it in a visible place in your truck. This will help you
when you get to that “low overpass”.
RIDING IN CAMPER WHILE TRAVELING
For the safety of passengers, it is not advisable to ride
in the camper while traveling. In some states it may be
illegal. If it is necessary, care must be taken to remain
seated while moving.
CAMPGROUND REGULATIONS
You should always check the campground regulations
on arrival. This will avoid any unnecessary conflict with
the campground management and/or other
campground users. Note: Some Campgrounds do
not allow the camper to be removed from the
truck.
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS
Safety Precautions
Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless, and
odor-less. It is a combustion by-product of fuel burning
engines. The engines in your truck and generator
system (if installed) produce it constantly while they
are running. Carbon monoxide gas is deadly. Please
read and understand the following warnings and
precautions to protect yourself and others from the
effects of carbon monoxide gas.
WARNING
Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block
the tailpipes or situate the vehicle in a place where the
exhaust gases have any possibility of accumulating
either outside, underneath, or inside your vehicle or
any nearby vehicles.
WARNING Outside air movement can carry exhaust
gases inside the vehicle through windows or other
openings remote from the exhaust outlets.
WARNING
Operate the engine(s) only when safe
dispersion of exhaust gases can be assured, and
monitor outside conditions to be sure that exhaust
continues to be dispersed safely.
WARNING Do not under any circumstances
operate any engine while sleeping.
Beware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning
symptoms:
Dizziness
Headache
Weakness and sleepiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscular twitching
Throbbing in temples
Inability to think coherently
If symptoms indicate the possibility of monoxide gas
poisoning:
Turn off engine(s) immediately
Get out into fresh air at once
Summon medical assistance
Check the exhaust systems during routine
maintenance and repair any leaks, damage, or
obstruction before further operations. Do not modify
any exhaust system in any way.
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