FLEETWOOD RV Class A Gas 2020, Руководство пользователя

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FLEETWOOD RV CLASS A GAS 2020 OWNER’S MANUAL 29
the curbside mirror for backing up, but stay aware of
blind spots . Get out and walk the area prior to backing
in . Look for potential hazards or obstacles that may
damage the motorhome .
If the site is satisfactory, prepare to back in carefully .
Have the co-pilot provide guidance using the five hand
signals . Use of walkie-talkies will also aid in guidance .
The backup monitor may have a one-way
communication feature . Have the co-pilot or spotter
“speak up” so directions can be given and followed .
The co-pilot will perform just as important a job as the
driver . When guiding the driver, the co-pilot should be
located safely at the left rear corner of the motorhome,
facing forward, while remaining visible in the roadside
mirror at all times .
The co-pilot should make a conscious effort to maintain
sight of the driver through the roadside mirror as the
motorhome maneuvers . If the driver loses sight of the
co-pilot, stop the backing up process until the co-pilot
returns to view . To avoid mishaps, the co-pilot should
be focused only on what the driver is doing, with brief
observation moments .
If necessary, stop the backing up process to have co-
pilot inspect other areas or angles of concern . The driver
should receive directions only from the co-pilot . When
the co-pilot is guiding the driver, five clearly defined
signals should be used, with only one signal given at
a time . Flailing arms with indecisive signals confuse
the driver . Signals should be given with purpose and
confidence . Directional signals are directing travel of
the rear of the motorhome .
If the desired direction is left, the co-pilot points left .
For example: The co-pilot will use his/her right arm
and forefinger pointing distinctly left with arm and
finger held on a horizontal plane, indicating desired
direction of travel of the rear of the motorhome . The
directional signal given should remain steady until the
desired movement is complete .
Five Directional Signals:
1 . Co-pilot uses left hand and arm held horizontal,
with forefinger pointing right, to direct rear of
motorhome to the right .
2 . Co-pilot uses right hand and arm held horizontal,
with forefinger pointing left, to direct rear of
motorhome to the left .
3 . Co-pilot uses both arms and hands parallel with
thumbs pointing up and to rear in a waving vertical
motion . This signals driver to maintain a straight
back direction .
4 . Co-pilot holds arms horizontally, hands open
with palms facing one another . Start with a wide
separation, gradually closing distance of hands
in a rate appropriate to vehicle speed to indicate
amount of distance to the stop point .
5 . Closed fists and crossed arms indicate STOP .
Backing Up Trailers:
Towed vehicles using a tow bar or tow dolly have
more than one pivot point and are not suitable for
backing . Attempting to back up the motorhome while
connected to a tow bar or tow dolly can jack-knife the
towing device . Damage to towing device, tow car and
motorhome can occur . If necessary, disconnect the tow
vehicle to avoid a backing up situation .
Trailers have one pivot point and may be backed up . The
same rules for backing a motorhome can be applied to
backing a trailer .
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