It is important that you read them carefully, and keep
them with your vehicle for future reference.
If you have not had experience driving vehicles larger
than passenger vehicles, we recommend that you take
several test drives around your neighborhood before
your first camping trip. Doing so will help develop a feel
for your RV’s handling characteristics and gain experi-
ence in driving a larger vehicle. While on your test drive,
practice parking and backing up. If available, also prac-
tice backing up using your back up camera and monitor.
We also recommend that you make your first camping
experience a short one and close to home. This will give
you the opportunity to learn the use of the vehicle in
actual camping conditions. Being close to home will also
be more convenient if you need additional instruction
from your local dealer. You will also discover which items
you didn’t bring, that you may need or that would make
your camping experience more comfortable and
enjoyable.
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Since only one corner can be weighed at a time,
the remaining three corners need to be as close to
the scale as possible without being on the scale,
and be sure the motorhome is as level as you can
make it.
Towing a Boat, Trailer or Car
NOTE:
Please refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual for towing
capability and towing instructions for the vehicle being
towed.
Before deciding whether to tow a car, boat or trailer
behind your motorhome, consider the following warnings
regarding weights and braking ability:
1. DO NOT exceed the motorhome’s GCWR (gross
combined weight rating) or the hitch rating. You
must include the weight of the fully loaded coach
(with all occupants or allowing an average of
150 lbs. per person) and the towed vehicle com-
bined. The combined weight must not exceed the
GCWR. (DO NOT assume you can tow a vehicle
which is within the capacity of the hitch without con-
sidering the fully loaded weight of the motorhome
PLUS the weight of the towed vehicle. The two
combined may exceed the total GCWR of the moto-
rhome. Allow your selling dealer to determine the
GCWR of your motorhome.)
2. The tongue weight (the amount of weight or pres-
sure pushing down on the hitch) MUST NOT
exceed 10% of the hitch capacity. (Example: If your
hitch capacity is 5,000 lbs. of pulling capacity, DO
NOT exceed 500 lbs. of weight on the hitch; if your
hitch capacity is 3,500 lbs., DO NOT exceed
350 lbs. of weight on the hitch, etc.) Check the tag
on your hitch for pulling and weight limits.
3. Always use safety chains between your coach and
the towed object. NEVER attach the chains to the
bumper. Cross the chains under the trailer tongue
and allow slack in the chains for turning corners.
4. NEVER attempt short back up distances when tow-
ing. Most towing equipment is designed to be pulled
forward, not pushed backward. Doing so could
result in damage to the motorhome, towed object,
or the towing device.
NOTE:
If your motorhome should require towing, consult your
chassis manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the correct
towing procedure.
Braking System
Your motorhome braking system is rated for operating
with the GVWR and GCWR. Do not exceed the chassis
manufacturer’s specified ratings.
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A separate functioning braking system is required
for any towed vehicle or trailer weighing more than
1,000 lbs. when fully loaded.
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Failure to heed any part of the above warnings
could cause an accident, resulting in serious
injury or death.
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