REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Owner'S Manual

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 6 // 5 6
When they are completely dry, apply a coat of high quality car wax
to protect the PVD finish and promote a brilliant shine. However, do
not apply wax to satin or matte finished wheels, as they will develop
a chalky appearance after the wax dries� Below is an example of a
PVD coated polished chrome wheel.
WARNING
Never clean your coach exterior, tires, or wheels with an
acid-based or abrasive cleaning product. Use only acid-free
car wash products that do not contain wax suspended in
the solution. Damage to the body finish, tires, and wheels
caused by harmful cleaning products is not covered by your
Mercedes-Benz or American Coach warranty(s).
■ TRAILER HITCH AND CONNECTOR
A trailer hitch with 2-inch receiver and a 7-pin electrical connector are
permanently mounted to the rear of your coach directly beneath the
rear bumper assembly� Please refer to the Trailer Operation section of
your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating Instructions before attempting
to connect and / or tow a trailer or vehicle with your coach� Pay
close attention to the maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), Gross
Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), and the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) before towing. Also note the limitation of the trailer draw bar
nose weight and ball, which must not exceed the rating listed on the
ball, hitch assembly, or identification plate.
Use of load leveling, sway control, and weight distribution devices may
help your Sprinter tow a trailer better, but they do not increase its load
or towing capacity� Such devices only assist with distributing weight
fore and aft across the tow vehicle and trailer combination� They also
help to reduce side-to-side sway while towing�
warning
Exceeding any of the rating values noted above could create
dangerous operating conditions and possibly damage your vehicle� It
could also lead to the sudden loss of control and a crash� Please refer
to the Towing portion of SECTION 4 - SAFETY of this manual before
attempting to tow any trailer or vehicle with your coach�
After coupling a trailer to the hitch ball assembly, make sure the
coupling is latched� Install the coupling safety pin or a suitable
coupling lock to prevent the trailer from separating from the draw bar
and ball assembly� Then attach the trailer safety cables /chains to the
mounting loops on either side of the hitch draw bar� Do not tow without
these important safety devices installed�
Connect the trailer’s lighting and braking system to your coach using
the 7-pin wiring harness located on the driver’s side of the hitch� Use
care to match the keyed cable end to the connector socket, then firmly
press and seat the plug into the connector� At this point your trailer is
properly connected to your coach�
Start your vehicle, turn on the headlamps, and perform a walk around
inspection to ensure all running and tail lights are fully functional on
both the coach and the trailer. Then turn on the signal flashers to verify
that the turn signal lamps properly illuminate on the trailer� Lastly, have
someone apply the coach brakes and check to ensure the trailer brake
lights illuminate�
■ SPARE TIRE MOUNT (IF EQUIPPED)
A spare tire mount may be attached to the rear of your coach using the
trailer hitch receiver located at the rear of your vehicle� Do not attach
any tire carriers or similar accessories directly to the door, or by using
the door hinges for that purpose� Doing so will void your warranty�
■ ROOF RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
Your coach may be equipped with the optional roof rack assembly�
This high-quality aluminum rack provides excellent support for
lightweight items that may be secured with appropriate tie down
straps and nets directly to the roof rack� Never store items in excess
of 100 pounds total weight on top of the rack� Do not place rack
mounted items on top of the solar panels or close along the sides of
the air conditioning unit� Items placed over the solar panels will
degrade their performance, and may crack the glass� All items
should be distributed onto the rack evenly and as low as possible�
Anything placed on the rack will increase the total height of the
vehicle, and may cause issues with reduced overhead clearance
under overpasses, trees, and other overhead obstacles�