Coachmen RV Viking, Руководство пользователя

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TOWING HOOKUP
COUPLER
Release and lift the coupler lever (as shown below). Crank the
jack counter-clockwise to lower the coupler onto the hitch ball.
Be certain that the coupler is fully seated on the hitch ball. Finish
the connection by pushing the coupler lever down until it latches
securely.
(Required, an RV safety pin at minimum.)
SAFETY CHAINS
Attach safety chains on unit to tow vehicle by connecting the
driver’s side chain, the passenger’s side chain mount and the
passenger’s side chain to the driver’s side chain mount creating
an “X” shape. Chains should be below “A” frame of camper. Safety
chains shall not be touching the ground. If necessary crossing the
safety chains several times may be necessary.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Plug the tow vehicle’s electrical harness into the camper’s
pigtail connection. Leave enough slack in the chains and pigtail to
permit the unit to turn freely.
HITCH BALL HEIGHT
When the loaded trailer is hitched to the tow vehicle, check the
hitch ball height. It can be determined by measuring from the top
of the curved portion of the coupler to the ground. A high hitch will
transfer the weight behind the axle, causing the unit to fishtail. A
low hitch will transfer additional weight to the hitch.
FEDERAL STICKER
Found on the road side of your camping trailer, the Federal
Sticker lists the Viking Serial Number, the Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR) and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Your tow
vehicle also will have a Federal sticker. The ratings are for the
specific rim and tire sizes, which are listed.
TRAILER WEIGHT INFORMATION
Model
Hitch Wt.
Base Wt.
Carrying
Capacity
LOAD LIMITS & WEIGHT
DISTRIBUTION
Your camper has been designed to carry loads within specified
limits. Exceeding these limits will greatly effect handling, safety, and
can cause damage to camper components. Load limit and weight
distribution terminology is as follows:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) - This is the total
designed weight rating of the camping trailer. It includes everything