Nucamp T@G 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Safety Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but
the most important is your common sense. If you
are careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable
material, or any other hazardous material, you
surely realize your potential for accidents is greatly
increased.
You will find many safety recommendations in this
section and throughout the manual. The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the
most important.
Appliances and Equipment
The appliances (stove, refrigerator, etc.) can be
operated on LP gas. LP gas is flammable and is
contained under high pressure. Improper use may
result in a fire and/or explosion. Make sure to
follow all instructions and warnings in this manual
as well as those in the specific owner’s manuals of
the appliances and equipment.
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and
outdoor environments. There is no practical way to
eliminate all mold and mold spores in the outdoor
environment, however, the way to control indoor
mold growth is to control moisture.
Tire Safety
Properly maintained tires improve stopping,
traction, and load-carrying capability of your
vehicle. Refer to page 33 - Maintenance for tire care
and safety information. Also, be sure to read the
Tire Safety Manual Addendum included with your
owner’s packet
Lug Nut Torquing
Making sure lug nuts on trailer wheels are tight and
properly torqued is an important responsibility that
trailer owners and users need to understand and
practice. Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut
torque (tightness) is a major cause of lug nuts
loosening in service. Loose lug nuts can rapidly
lead to a wheel separation resulting in potentially
serious safety consequences. See torque pattern in
page 34.
Towing and Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is an important factor when
loading your travel trailer. A camper with the cargo
distributed properly will result in efficient, trouble-
free towing. Refer to page 28 - Towing for more
information.
Control Sway
Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a
trailer caused by external forces. Excessive sway of
your trailer can lead to the rollover of the trailer and
tow vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death.
Refer to page 29 - Towing for more information.