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Loading Tips
• Do not load heavy items on the bumpers.
• Make a loading diagram of your properly
loaded motor home, and then weigh the
properly loaded motor home. The loading
diagram , your loading log and the loaded
motor home weight will help you locate
where specific items are stored, and will
help speed the loading process.
• Secure and brace items so they won’t
move during travel. Generally, load
heavier items lower.
• Fresh water and waste water weigh over
eight pounds per gallon. Carry only as
much water as needed for travel use or to
balance the load, and whenever practical ,
empty the holding tanks before traveling.
• Store emergency items in a readily
accessible location. As a minimum include
a fire extinguisher, tools, first aid kit, rain
gear, flashlight, highway warning devices,
an electric cord with light, and sturdy
gloves.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with wheels
and tires selected to match the capacity
specifications of the chassis as designed
by the chassis manufacturer. Under normal
circumstances and with proper tire and chassis
maintenance, you should receive thousands of
miles of trouble-free service .
Some motor homes accumulate relatively few
miles and therefore the tire age from the date
of manufacture, not mileage, may become
the main tire life determining factor. Motor
home tires normally have a life of 5-7 years,
depending on mileage. However, American
Coach recommends periodic tire inspection by a
reputable tire dealer regardless of tread depth.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds
must be proper, proper inflation pressure must
be maintained, and tread depth and wear must
be monitored. Properly inflated and maintained
tires also contribute to overall motor home
stability and safety. Refer to the tire section
in your Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/
Manual or any tire manufacturer’s information
that may be provided in your Owners’
Information Package for information on
maintenance and tire care. If no information
is provided please contact your local tire
manufacturer’s location for advice.
The maximum cold inflation pressures are
stated on the tire sidewall. The recommended
maximum tire inflation pressure your coach
is shown on the Federal Certification Tag
located on the sidewall near the driver’s seat.
To maximize tire performance, consult with
the tire manufacturer’s guidelines or Chassis
Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual for
recommended tire inflation pressure.
Tire Rotation
Your tires can be rotated for increased tire
wear. The front tires should only be rotated
side-to-side only and never “front to back”. The
rear tires should only be rotated side-to-side
on the rear axle only and never front to back.
Seek professional help with tire rotation at an
authorized dealership.
On The Road
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NOTE
When parking your motor home for an extended
time, in storage or camping, you can extend tire life
by parking each tire on a piece of plywood approxi-
mately 12 inches square.
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WARNING
Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not
originally equipped by the manufacturer to carry addi-
tional equipment, vehicles or cargo will reduce your
warranty coverage and may cause personal injury or
prop erty damage.
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WARNING
Do not store or carry Propane containers, gasoline,
or other flammable liquids inside your motor home.
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