20
2009
K
night
Driving & Safety - 2
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts.
Store lighter items in the overhead
cabinets.
Close and secure all cabinet doors and
drawers, shower and pocket doors.
Turn off interior lighting.
Adjust exterior mirrors and check dash
gauges for proper operation.
INFORMATION
For chassis maintenance details refer
to the chassis section.
CAUTION
Open the compartment doors slowly
after a trip as cargo may shift during
travel.
WARNING
To avoid injury, never place
hands or fingers near the
edges of the compartment
door when opening or closing.
Always use the latch handle.
Apply pressure with the other hand
just above the latch handle.
TIPS
Multi-purpose items, versatile clothing
and periodic removal of unused cargo
will streamline cargo storage.
HITcH
Using the Rear Receiver
When using the rear hitch receiver,
remember that the motorhome is intended for
towing light loads and is primarily designed as
a recreational vehicle. Safety and durability of
the hitch receiver requires proper use. Avoid
excessive towing loads or other misuse of the
receiver. Towing will affect fuel economy.
Weight
pushing
down on the
rear hitch
(tongue
weight)
must not
exceed
10% of
maximum
tow capacity. It is recommended to
weigh the motorhome when fully loaded
to ensure proper weight distribution of the
GCVW (Gross Combined Vehicle Weight).
When weighing the motorhome, add all
passenger weight to the GCVW total. The
motorhome fully loaded, including fresh
water, propane and any vehicle or trailer
towed, must not exceed the GCWR (Gross
Combined Weight Rating).
WARNING
Most States and Canadian provinces
require trailers and/or towed vehicles
to have adequate auxiliary brakes.
Failure to comply with these State
and Canadian province requirements
may result in fines and/or pose a
safety hazard, which may result in an
accident.
WARNING
DO NOT tow a trailer or vehicle that
exceeds the rated capacity of the
hitch receiver. Overloading the hitch
receiver can cause unusual handling
characteristics and overstress the hitch
receiver and chassis. It could also
void the warranty. If there are any
questions, call customer support.
Ball Mount:
Ball mounts come in
various configurations
and weight limitations.
There are three things to
consider when selecting
a ball mount: weight
rating, pin to ball center
length and rise/drop. The
weight rating of the ball
mount, tongue weight
and tow weight must meet
or exceed the total load
weight.
Pin to ball center should
not exceed 8". Ball
mounts of longer length
will significantly reduce
the weight rating of the
hitch receiver. Observe
weight reduction percentages that may be
listed on ball mounts longer than 8".
Selecting how much rise or drop a ball
mount will need is relative to hitch receiver
height and height of the towed load with
respect to the type of towing equipment
between the motorhome and towed load.
Distance from the
top of the shank to
the top of the hitch
ball platform.
020314
020134h
020065f
Distance from the
center of the hitch
ball hole to the center
of the pin hole.
Distance from the
shank to the top of
the hitch ball platform.
020144e
Typical Latch
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