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Breakaway Switch
The breakaway switch is a safety part of your trailer’s electric brake
system. The very instant a breakaway occurs, the pull pin which is linked
to the tow vehicle is pulled from the switch. The two contacts automatically
close to complete the electrical circuit and apply the trailer brakes. This
system will apply the brakes of the trailer should it break away from the
tow vehicle. A 12-volt battery installed on the coach is required to power
the breakaway switch.
NEVER
use this breakaway switch and trailer brake system as a parking
brake. There would be a high amp draw on battery and converter,
potentially causing damaged wiring, connectors, and breakaway switch
plus unnecessary energy draw.
SAFETY BREAK-AWAY SWITCH WILL NOT OPERATE
unless connected to a power source equivalent to or greater than an
auto-motive type 12 volt, 12 amp hour wet-cell battery.
Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is installed in each vehicle and is located near the
entrance door in the recreational vehicle. Be familiar with its location and
operating instructions as printed on the extinguisher. Inspect your fire
extinguisher at least two times per year or more often, as instructed on
the extinguisher.
SETTING UP AND USING YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for camping.
There are two reasons to be level. First, all components in your coach,
such as your water drainage system and especially your refrigerator, are
designed to operate in a level position. Second, it is more comfortable to
park on level ground. Should a level site not be available, use short 2 x 6
inch blocks of wood to raise the low side wheels to a level position.
Before unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle, be sure the jack feet
are in place on the jack legs or tongue jack, and block the trailer wheels
to keep the trailer from moving.
