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Become familiar with the fire extinguisher and made sure it is always fully charged. Remove and replace
it and read instructions so you know the correct operating procedure before an emergency happens.
16.
Make a list of all groceries, fresh meats, vegetables, newspapers, etc. that you may need and try to pick
them up during your last fuel stop of the day. This will prevent leaving a good parking spot once you
have arrived at your destination.
17.
When you sit over the front wheels while driving, as in a motor home, you have a tendency to crowd the
middle of the road. Check the side view mirror frequently to observe how close you are driving to the
centerline.
Severe Weather Information
NOTE: We recommend that all motor home occupants become familiar with these safety precautions, and be alert to
change in weather.
MOUNTAIN DRIVING
Special techniques must be used when driving in mountainous or hilly country.
Climbing a Hill
The transmission will automatically downshift as needed to climb most hills. If the hill is long or very steep,
however, you may need to manually shift to a lower gear to keep the transmission from repeatedly upshifting
and downshifting. Select the lowest adequate gear range for the duration of the incline. See your chassis-
operating guide for more information.
CAUTION
Observe the engine temperature gauge more frequently than normal. If overheating occurs, pull off
to the side of the road and allow the engine to thoroughly cool before refilling the radiator and
restarting the engine.
Descending A Hill
When going down a long grade, you may need to manually shift to a lower gear, rather than keeping your
foot on the brake pedal. A lower gear will allow the engine to provide a degree of braking action. Holding
your foot on the brake pedal for an extended period may cause brakes to overheat, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle. See your chassis-operating guide for more information.
CAMPSITE SET-UP
Try to pick as level a spot as possible on which to park your motor home.
Leveling
Leveling the motor home is very important, not only for your comfort, but for plumbing and appliances as
well. Some refrigerators are extremely sensitive to being off level. The ammonia vapor cooling system used
in most RV refrigerators can “lock up” and damage the refrigerator if it is not level. This is both inconvenient