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the chassis manufacturer’s owner’s manual for important

towing information.

• Check that you have up-to-date and correct paperwork

such as an owner’s registration card, vehicle registration,

proof of insurance, valid driver’s license, etc.

Emergency Stopping

If an emergency requires you to be stopped along the high-

way, follow these guidelines:

1. Pull off the road as far as possible.
2. Put the motorhome’s transmission in the PARK position

and apply the PARKING BRAKE.

3. Turn ON the hazard warning flashers.
4. Use three red warning indicators such as flares, reflectors,

or lanterns as required by the Uniform Vehicle Code and

Model Traffic Ordinance as follows:
a. Place the first warning indicator on the traffic side of

the motorhome, directed toward traffic approaching

the rear of the motorhome, approximately 10 feet

from the rear bumper.

b. Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the

motorhome, in the center of the lane or shoulder oc-

cupied by the motorhome, and directed toward traffic

approaching the rear of the motorhome.

c. Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of

the motorhome, in the center of the lane or shoulder

occupied by the motorhome, and directed towards the

traffic approaching the front of the motorhome.

d. If stopped within 500 feet of a curve, crest of a hill, or

other obstruction to view, place a warning indicator in

the direction of the obstruction (front and/or back of the

motorhome), at a distance of 100 feet to 500 feet from

the stopped motorhome so as to afford ample warning

to traffic approaching the motorhome.

5. Always stand off the road, out and away from of the lanes

of traffic.

NOTE: Curves and/or hills may affect the safe place-
ment of warning indicators, such as safety reflectors,
cones, flares, etc. Extinguish flares before leaving the
emergency parking site.
Along with other emergency equipment (reflectors,
first-aid kit, etc.), it is good safety practice to carry
a reflective safety vest and wear it anytime you are
stopped or parked along a road or highway.

Reference: Emergency signals, stopped commercial motor vehicles;

Code of Federal Regulations: Title 49, Subtitle B, Chapter III,

Subchapter B, Part 392, Subpart C,

392.22.

Clearance and Side Marker Lights

For vehicle safety and visibility on the highway, clearance

and side marker lights are installed on your motorhome. The

location and color of marker lights are regulated by Federal

law and must comply with all applicable requirements pre-

scribed for it by FMVSS/CMVSS 108. Please maintain your

motorhome’s clearance and side marker lights as described in

this reference:

https://one.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/standards/

conspicuity/TBMpstr.html

Mirrors and Vision Systems

For safe driving and

vehicle maneuvering,

both on and off the

highway, it is imperative

that the motorhome

driver/operator becomes

proficient with using

mirrors and vision

systems. Vision aids for

motorhomes vary, due in part to the variety of motorhome

classes and sizes. Optional equipment and driver preferences

are also factors that determine the type of vision aids equipped

on motorhomes.

Mirrors

The mirrors on your motorhome should always be kept in

adjustment and good working order. Always check mirror

adjustment before moving the motorhome to ensure an

unobstructed rearward view.

Vision Systems

Your TMC motorhome may be equipped with a rear and/or

side vision system. If equipped, the installation includes a rear-

view camera mounted along the top of the motorhome’s rear

valance and an in-dash camera monitor, usually integrated

with the dash radio screen or interior rearview mirror. Some

installations may also include side-view cameras. Camera

signals are fed to the dash radio/camera monitor and appear

when the gear selector is placed in reverse, or with side-view

cameras, actuated by the turn signals.

NOTE: In most motorhome installations, the dash
radio is powered by the auxiliary (coach) battery(ies).
When the back-up camera monitor is integrated
into the dash radio display, the Main Battery Switch
must be ON in order to activate the back-up camera
system.

Typical Rear View Camera