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SECTION 3
DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME
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listed Gross Weight Ratings. See “Vehicle
Certification Label” in the Introduction Section
for information on gross weight ratings.
Towing will affect vehicle handling,
durability and fuel economy. Exceeding any of
the listed Gross Weight Ratings will result in
unacceptable overall vehicle performance.
Maximum safety and satisfaction when towing
depends on proper use of correct equipment.
Select a drawbar that mates properly with the
towing hitch receiver and provides proper
alignment to the vehicle tow bar. The tongue of
the tow bar must be as close as possible to
parallel with the ground when attached to the
hitch ball.
Installation of a proper trailer brake system is
recommended. Check state regulations on trailer
weight and trailer brake requirements to be sure
you select the right equipment before towing.
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid
prolonged or frequent application of brakes
which could cause overheating and brake failure.
TRAILER WIRING
CONNECTOR
Your coach is pre-wired for trailer or car tow-
ing lights with a 7-pin socket on the rear bumper.
The connector plug is supplied in the coach parts
package provided to you by your dealer when
you took delivery of the vehicle.
The diagram shows proper connection of
trailer or tow vehicle wiring to the coach light
system. We recommend connections be made by
a qualified auto electrical technician to avoid
‘shorts’ or other malfunctions.
WARNING
For safe towing and vehicle handling,
maintain proper trailer weight distribution.
The total weight of the motor home and
the vehicle towed must not exceed the
Gross Combined Vehicle Weight rating.
Contact the chassis manufacturer to
obtain the Gross Combined Vehicle
Weight rating for your chassis.
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may result in
vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.