Monaco Executive 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Section 2 --- Driving & Safety
The Executive 2005
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TOWING PROCEDURES
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 sup-
port 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 nec-
essary. One to tow the motorhome and the other to tow a trailer or the tow
vehicle if it is not operational.
The towing company may need to locate the air nipple to release the air
brakes (air brakes only). The air nipple is located in the generator compart-
ment and should be used by towing personnel only. Generally, if the
motorhome ever needs to be towed, use the following instructions:
• 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 equip-
ment 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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Air Nipple: Used by towing per-
sonnel only. Nipple located in
generator compartment.
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