THOR 2014 Daybreak, Owner'S Manual

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The motorhome may be equiped with a washer/dryer hookup for your convienience.
The elevated bed mechanism represents a pinch or crush
hazard. Make sure that all extremeties are are clear and
do not stand under the bed during operation.
Each vehicle with elevated beds has a warning label
listing the maximum load capacity.
Failure to comply with the load capacity could cause bed
failure which may result in injury.
Bed(s) must be stowed in the “up” position during travel.
Elevated beds may present a fall hazard which may result
in injury. Please follow the guidelines below regarding the
elevated beds and the use of bed rails.
Various Thor Motor Coach products are equipped with standard built-in elevated beds
or bed loft areas. These beds can be upwards of 4 to 5 feet above the floor level and
are often enclosed on one, two, or three sides and sometimes even partially on a fourth
side. Because there are so many potential users and different types of elevated bed
designs, elevated beds are not equipped with bed rails.
Some of Thor Motor Coach Sports Utility/Toy Haulers come equipped with a rear cargo
area electric bed lift systems. (See the label in the Toy hauler for proper operation of
the rear cargo area electric bed lift systems). The bottom beds in some floor plans
can also be converted to a dual sofa. Again, like the standard built-in elevated beds,
because of the design and the various uses, the rear electric beds are not equipped
with a bed rail system.
We feel that you, as the customer, are best equipped to determine if a bed rail system
is necessary or best for you based on your intended uses, the actual users of the
elevated beds, and the comfort level of the users.
For those customers who would prefer using an elevated bed with a bed rail, there are
numerous bed rail styles, heights, and designs available, even in the style of bumpers,
which can be purchased at various retail locations and/or the internet.
When installing a bed rail please make sure that you follow the manufacturers’
installation instructions carefully and that you take in to account the size and height
of the mattress (either originally installed by Thor Motor Coach or later replaced by
you) so that the rails are the approprate height above the mattress. This is important
because residential mattresses differ in size from the RV mattresses originally installed
by Thor Motor Coach. Please also make sure that the bed rail you select allows for
adequate room to get in and out of the elevated bed after installation, especially in the
event of an emergency.
Controls and Operations
ELEVATED BEDS
AND ELECTRIC BED
LIFT AREAS
USE OF BED RAILS
WASHER/DRYER
HOOKUP
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION