Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2016, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY
TOWING HITCH
Th e Allegro Bus
is fully capable
of towing typi-
cal motor vehi-
cles. Th e motor-
home is equipped
with a Class 3;
1 5 , 0 0 0 - p o u n d
towing hitch (Fig-
ure 2-11) and as-
sociated connec-
tor.
Th e towing hitch
features a 7-pin
wiring connector.
If desired, a trailer
brake actuator can
be added. Th e plug
for the actuator is
located to the le ft
of the steering column underneath the dash.
Th e motorhome is capable of towing light loads. Th e total weight of the motorhome and any vehicle
towed by that motorhome must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Th e tongue
weight is not to exceed 10 percent of the towing capacity. Information related to the motorhome weight
and GCWR can be found on a sticker inside the motorhome closet.
Any vehicles to be towed by the motorhome should have adequate active braking.
Ti ffi n Motorhomes does not recommend using any type of hydraulic towing li ft that attaches to the
rear of the motorhome designed to carry motorcycles, scooters, golf carts, etc.
Figure 2-11: Towing hitch
“on” the LP gas valve at the LP tank. Connect the fresh-water supply and sanitize the water systems
as needed. Connect the waste drain hose to the external sewer hook-up. Start the refrigerator, water
heater, and furnace; as warranted. Light the oven pilot light, as needed. Certain appliances, such as the
refrigerator, will not work properly, if the motorhome is not level, so be sure to complete the motor-
home-leveling process before activating any of the appliances.