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3-7
SECTION 3
– Getting To Know Your MotorHome
Class A
3 –
Get
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MotorHome
MIRRORS – EXTERIOR
Always adjust mirrors for maximum rear
visibility before driving off. Make sure the seat is
adjusted for proper vehicle control and that you
are sitting back squarely into the seat.
Power Electric Mirrors - Optional
The electric mirrors are adjusted using a
multi-directional switch located on the armrest
panel to the left of the steering column.
Select the mirror to be adjusted by pushing the
switch in the middle of the control to the right or
left. Then press the arrow buttons as necessary to
obtain the best view.
When mirrors are adjusted to preference,
place the selector switch back in the middle
position to lock-out power to the buttons. This
prevents accidental misadjustment of mirror
settings.
The mirrors also contain heating elements to
defog or de-ice the mirror glass during cold
weather operation. An ON-OFF switch for the
mirror heaters is located near the remote mirror
controls.
The power mirror control switch is intended
for fine adjustment of the mirrors. If you cannot
adjust the mirror properly using the control
switch, the mirror may need a coarse adjustment
by repositioning the mirror head. See the mirror
manufacturer’s instructions in your Owner
InfoCase.
LOADING THE VEHICLE
NOTE: Your motor home’s load capacity is
designated by weight, not by volume, so
you cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading your motor home.
•
Store or secure all loose items inside the motor
home before traveling. Possible over- looked
items such as canned goods or small
appliances on the countertop, cooking pans on
the range, or free-standing furniture items can
become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop or evasive maneuver.
•
Be aware of GVWR, GAWR and individual
load limit on each tire or set of duals.
When loading the vehicle, distribute the cargo
load equally so that you do not exceed either the
Front or Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) or the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) means the weight value specified by
the chassis manufacturer as the load carrying
capacity of a single axle system as measured at
the tire-to-ground interfaces. This is the total
weight a given axle is capable of carrying. Each
axle has its own rating.
Have your vehicle weighed to determine the
proper load distribution for your vehicle. Also
distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight on
each tire or dual set does not exceed one half of
the GAWR for either axle.
For example, if the Front GAWR is 6,000 lbs.,
there should be no more than 3,000 lbs. on each
tire. (If the left side weighs 3,100 lbs. and the
right side weighs 2,700 lbs., at least 100 lbs. of
the load should be shifted from the left side to the
right side.) The GVWR is listed on the Vehicle
Certification Label. (See sample in Introduction
Section).
The GCWR (Gross Combination Weight
Rating) means the maximum allowable loaded
weight of this motor home and any towed trailer
or towed vehicle. If trailer towing is not
recommended, the GCWR will equal the
GVWR.
Mirror Adjustment
Switch
Mirror Heat
Switch