Monaco DIPLOMAT 2004, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING & SAFETY
DIPLOMAT 2004
If calling a towing company for service, it is recommended to use a
lowboy/ landall type of trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have a
support arm that goes under the motorhome and secures to the front axle.
Inform the tow company of the axle weights and total weight of the
motorhome. Other important information is the length of the motorhome,
number of passengers and milepost location. Two tow trucks may be
necessary. One to tow the motorhome and the other to tow a trailer or the
tow vehicle if it is not operational.
Use the following instructions for towing the motorhome:
• Secure any loose or protruding parts if the motorhome
is damaged.
• Inspect the points of attachment on a disabled
motorhome. If attachment points are damaged, select
other attachment points at a substantial frame
structural member.
• Never allow anyone to go under a motorhome while it is
being lifted by towing equipment unless the disabled
motorhome is adequately supported by safety stands.
• Do not tow the motorhome from the rear. Towing from the
rear will severely overload the front tires and suspension
possibly resulting in tire and/or front suspension failure.
Rear frame extensions are not designed to support weight
loads imposed by lifting the motorhome from the rear.
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