Oliver Legacy Elite II2017, Owner'S Manual

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15. Are the steps up?
16. Are safety cables secured?
17. Is outside TV cable disconnected and stowed?
18. Do all lights check okay – running lights, turn signals, and brakes?
19. Are all lug nuts tight?
20. Do tires have correct pressure?
Oliver Travel Trailers, inc. is furnishing you with this guideline to assist you
through your travels. If further assistance is needed, please contact our
service department at the number listed above during our normal business
hours.
OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Proper Loading and Weight Distribution
Your recreational vehicle has been designed to carry loads within specified
limits. Exceeding these limits will greatly affect the handling of the
recreational vehicle. These limits are defined in two ways.
DO NOT assume that you can fill all tanks and all storage areas and be
within the GVWR. Weights of stored items will vary greatly and will affect
total weight of your Oliver Travel Trailer.
Always weigh the Oliver at a certified weigh station equipped with platform
scales. Check the telephone directory or with local authorities for the
location of weigh stations in your area. If you find that you have exceeded
the GVWR of the Oliver, you will have to remove items until you are within
specified limits.
TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS
It is a good idea to empty the holding tanks before leaving on a trip and as
often as possible when traveling, to help keep weight within acceptable
limits. A gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds and a full tank weighs about
260 pounds. Try to carry only as much water as you will use when traveling.
It is also important to keep in mind, when traveling, that all items stored
inside and outside the Oliver are secure, and all doors and drawers are
secure. DO NOT add any type of rack or frame to the Oliver frame or