owner
’
s
manual
2011
ford
excel
Page 17
TraVeL PreParaTiOn
Before you leaVe
Prior heading off on your adventures, you should always check to ensure that:
- the LP gas is off at the main valve
- all black and gray waste water tanks are empty and closed.
- all electrical cords and exterior hoses are stored back into their respective
compartments
- chassis fluid levels are at recommended levels
- chassis tire pressures are at recommended levels
- chassis exterior lighting is functional
- air ride bag pressures are at recommended levels
- all exterior components are secure and closed
- the refrigerator power switch is changed to 12 volt
(The 12volt/ DC system is there to maintain the coolness of the refrigerator while in
motion. The refrigerator should have been cooled on propane or aC electric
before filling it and leaving on you trip.)
- all interior compartments and drawers are closed and locked into position
- all interior components are secure and in place
- the furnace control switch on the thermostat is off
- the TV swing-out is locked into the locked position
- the campsite is left in better condition than when you arrived.
WhIle In motIon
it is not recommended that you use any of your appliances while in motion.
Warning: Do not use any LP gas appliances while in motion. While you are in motion, you
will have power to all 12 volt components such as the dome lights, water pump, roof vent, 12
volt receptacle, TV, and DVD. You will not have power to the microwave, 110 volt receptacles,
coffee maker and roof air conditioner.
upon arrIVal at your sIte
Once you arrive at a site, please ensure that:
- your motorhome is parked in a level position so that your components will be at
their optimum performance (place a bubble level in the freezer shelf of the
refrigerator to use as a base and level your unit according to this)
- all exterior vents are clear from obstructions
- the black and gray water waste tank valves are closed
- hook up your 110 volt power cord to your coach and then to the site receptacle
(if supplied at site)
- hook up your fresh water line to the city water pressure connection (if supplied
at site)
- it is recommended for pressurized city water that a water regulator is used
- turn the LP gas on
- turn the refrigerator switch power to LP gas selection or 110 volt power (aC).
- turn the water heater on ( Before turning it on, make sure the water heater is filled
with water)
- connect park cable (if supplied)
