7-1
CLASS C MOTORHOME
7 TRAVELLING
The motorhome has been designed to provide the driver and passengers maximum comfort and conven-
ience while travelling safely from one place to another. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator/driver
to review the safety section at the front of this manual and the chassis manual before travelling in the
motorhome.
7.1 PREPARATION
Review the chassis manual and previous sections of this manual before starting or driving the vehicle.
7.2 BAGGAGE LOADING
Baggage can be loaded on top of the roof or in the
bottom of the baggage compartment. Do not
exceed baggage area loading or weight capacity
and do not exceed vehicle GVWR or the GAWR.
7.2.1
ROOF LOADING
Your motorhome may be equipped with a roof rack
to accommodate light weight articles. This weight
should not exceed 10 lb. per square foot or a
maximum of 100 lb.. Be sure each item is secured
to the roof rack and that no item extends higher
Fig. 7-1 ROOF LADDER
Fig. 7-2 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS
than the DOT limit (normally 13 feet 6
inches).
When the vehicle is parked, a cargo
load of 100 lb. plus the weight of a 225
lb. person is permissible for inspec-
tion, loading and maintenance pur-
poses. Again, the combined loaded
weight of the vehicle should not
exceed the GVWR.
7.2.2
BAGGAGE
COMPARTMENTS
The motorhome is equipped with
several exterior compartments for
carrying or storing baggage or lug-
gage.
Always secure your baggage and
keep compartment doors locked when
travelling.
