Pacific Coachworks Econ, Owner'S Manual

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steer and are subjected to high side loads whenever
the trailer makes a turn, especially a tight turn. This
may tend to gradually loosen wheel nuts.
Hubs. The hubs rotate on the axle spindles by means of
wheel bearing. Pacific Coachworks recommends the
wheel bearings on your trailer be cleaned and repacked
every 6,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Use an
automotive type wheel bearing grease. IF
STRIPS OF GREASE ARE SEEN RADIATING
FROM HUB ALL AROUND WHEEL, THIS IS AN
INDICATION OF A FAILING BEARING. REPLACE
BEARING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. A WORN
BEARING CAN GENERATE ENOUGH
HEAT TO
BIND WHEEL TO AXLE .
Towing Guidelines
Carrying passengers. Pacific Coachworks
recommends
that no one ever ride in a trailer while it is being towed and
you should never allow anyone to ride in your trailer while
is it being towed. It is a very dangerous practice.
WARNING: Do not occupy a travel trailer or fifth wheel
trailer while it is moving. The motion of the trailer can
cause an occupant to fall, causing a possible serious
injury or even death. This
Pacific Coachworks
recreational vehicle is not designed nor intended to be
used as a passenger carrying vehicle.
Pacific
Coachworks assumes no liability for any person who
chooses to occupy a Pacific Coachworks travel trailer
or fifth wheel trailer while it is moving.
Driving tips. Your Pacific Coachworks recreational
vehicle has been designed to be towed at legal
highway speeds without any unusual handling
characteristics. Driving with a recreational vehicle
may be a new experience for you. Consequently, we
are outlining here some important driving tips to
assist you.
1.
Try your trailer out on very short trips to get
the feel of it before you leave on extended
travels.
2. Be sure you have traffic clearance before
pulling away from the curb. Apply power
slowly and evenly and avoid over
acceleration.
3. Watch out for dips or obstructions in the road.
They can cause serious damage to the
underside of a trailer.
4. Safe stopping depends upon speed, brake
condition, tire condition, road condition,
driver condition, and other factors. Be sure to
keep your distance from the traffic ahead of
you since the additional weight of your
recreational vehicle adds an additional burden
to your vehicle.
5.
Start your turn slightly outside and
beyond your usual turning position to give
yourself safe side clearance. The wheels on a
trailer do not follow the path of the front
wheels of the tow vehicle. You will need to
learn the art of the
"
wide turn
"
similar to what
large trucks use. Practice these in a large empty
parking lot to get the feel of how much room
you will need.
6.
Allow plenty of distance in front of you
before attempting to pass. Trailers take up a
long stretch of road space. These units are also
heavy and will detract from the normal
acceleration of your vehicle.
7.
The engine and transmission on your
vehicle may overheat when you are driving in
hilly or mountainous terrain. If this happens,
pull off to the side of the road and allow your
engine to idle while your transmission is in
neutral. This will help return engine and
transmission temperatures to normal.
8.
Emergency maneuvers sometimes get RV
owners into trouble because they are not suffi-
ciently familiar with the handling characteris-
tics of their rig. The best prevention is to
explore and learn the limits of handling under
controlled conditions. On a wide, isolated road
with good visibility in both directions and no
other vehicles in sight, practice a few lane
changes while staving well within the hounds
of safety. Gradually increase the pace of the
lane changes until you get an idea of the
vehicle's capabilities. You may also have a
better appreciation of your own capabilities.
Too many drivers have no idea of their own
capabilities until they're faced with a real
emergency evasive maneuver, and they often
over steer the vehicle.
9.
Emergency braking may under certain
road conditions cause a skid. Turn the front
wheels of the vehicle in the direction of the
skid to counteract its effects. Never lock the
brakes on the tow vehicle or the trailer. Apply
them lightly until the skid is reduced.
10.
When traveling off the highway in the
country or mountains, you must he careful of
overhanging tree limbs and other overhead or
side obstacles. Light branches will probably
brush aside, but heavier ones may cause
damage to the roof or sidewall of your trailer.