THOR Palazzo 2015, Owner'S Manual

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Like any vacation trip, pre-planning will pay big dividends. In addition to routine
trip preparations such as having newspaper delivery stopped and mail held at the
post office, there are now more vehicle-related preparations than there are with an
automobile.
• Fluid levels (oil, power steering, radiator, transmission, windshield washer, etc.)
• Belts (tension and condition)
• Battery (electrolyte level if applicable, connections, charge)
• Hoses (clamps tight, condition, leakage)
• Seals, gaskets (leaks)
• Tire pressure/condition and lug nut torque
• Headlights, running and safety marker lights including brake and turn signal and
also any trailer light connections
Chassis Checks
TRAVEL
PREPARATION
Be extremely careful when fueling the motorhome. Always shut off the engine, do not
smoke, or use cellular phones and shut off all pilot lights before adding fuel. Fuel spills
represent a serious fire hazard, and should be cleaned up immediately. Never restart
the engine, or relight pilot lights while raw fuel is present. When weather gets cold or
the motorhome has not been used for a while, a fuel anti-gel additive will be needed.
For your convenience there may be two fuel fills on the motorhome. If so equipped,
they are located on both sides of the motorhome, towards the front of the unit. This
allows access into filling stations from either side of the motorhome.
Note:
If you should lose your fuel cap it should be replaced as
soon as possible with a cap of the same type.
Note: Always remove the fuel cap slowly and pay close attention
to the fuel recommendations outlined in the chassis
literature.
FUELING THE
MOTORHOME
The motorhome engine can be accessed for service from inside the motorhome. The
access hatch is typically in the floor at the rear of the coach.
When reinstalling the engine cover, make sure that it is seated correctly without
obstruction from carpet, floor mats, etc.
IF THE ENGINE COVER IS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY,
EXHAUST GASES MAY LEAK INTO THE MOTORHOME,
CREATING A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL
SITUATION.
Chassis
ENGINE ACCESS
Use only recommended fuel as specified by the chassis
manufacturer. Do not overfill the fuel tank, but allow
for expansion of fuel caused by rising temperatures by
stopping the filling process when the pump automatically
shuts off.
CAUTION
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure within
the tank as the fuel warms during use, or in hot weather.
Under certain conditions, sudden release of this pressure
when removing the filler cap can spray fuel from the
opening, causing a possible hazard. When removing
the filler cap, rotate it slowly, only far enough to allow
pressure to release. After any hissing sounds die down,
complete the removal of the cap. To protect the gasoline
system from excessive pressure or vacuum, or from
sudden release of pressure, replace lost caps with caps of
the same design available from your motorhome dealer.