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count and make sure everyone is accounted for. Air
out the vehicle and check again to ensure that the
alarm came from the CO detector, as your vehicle is
also equipped with a smoke detector and LP gas
detector (optional). Following instructions included
with your CO detector is recommended.
LP GAS SAFETY
WARNING:
SHUT OFF ALL LP GAS SYSTEMS BEFORE
FILLING THE GASOLINE TANK.
LP appliances should never be operated while the
vehicle is in motion.
If the pungent odor of LP gas is detected immediately
shut off the LP gas valve and check the LP gas label
for further instructions. Your unit may be equipped
with an LP gas leak detector that will help you detect
the presence of LP gas. However, this detector should
not be relied upon solely; if you detect the smell of LP
gas, shut off the gas valve immediately.
Check other sections of this manual for more
information on the LP gas system.
GASOLINE TANK SAFETY
WARNING:
MODERN FUEL SYSTEMS MAY BUILD UP VAPOR
PRESSURE WITHIN THE GASOLINE TANK AS THE
GASOLINE WARMS DURING VEHICLE USE AND
DURING HOT WEATHER. UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS THE SUDDEN RELEASE OF THIS
BUILT-UP PRESSURE BY THE REMOVAL OF THE
GASOLINE CAP CAN SPRAY GASOLINE FROM THE
FILLER OPENING, CREATING A POTENTIAL
HAZARD.
WHEN REMOVING THE GASOLINE FILLER CAP,
ROTATE IT SLOWLY TO ALLOW ANY INTERNAL
PRESSURE TO BE SLOWLY RELEASED. AFTER
THE “WHOOSH” OF THE RELEASED PRESSURE
PASSES, COMPLETELY REMOVE THE CAP.
ALWAYS REPLACE A LOST GAS CAP WITH A
CAP OF THE SAME DESIGN TO FORESTALL ANY
ADDED PROBLEMS.
VEHICLE LOADING
Carrying Capacity
During the design and development of our motor
homes, the number and size of storage compartments
and the liquid tank capacities are maximized for value
and convenience. If the motor home operator fills all
liquid tanks to capacity, fills all storage compartments
and cupboards to maximum volume and fills all
available seat belt positions with passengers, the
motor home will probably be overloaded. According to
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration figures,
an average vehicle occupant weighs 150 pounds, each
gallon of gasoline weighs six (6) pounds and each
gallon of water weighs over eight (8) pounds. The
operator is responsible for analyzing the conditions in
which the motor home will be utilized for each trip, and
ensuring the vehicle is not overloaded.
The number of passengers and placement of cargo
will affect the amount of water and cargo that you can
carry. The passenger capacity will vary depending on
whether the vehicle is being used for overnight
camping or day use. A smaller passenger capacity for
camping will provide a reasonable cargo capacity for
trips taking more than one day. The passenger
capacity for day use can be larger providing that less
cargo is carried for trips and activities not involving
overnight stays. It may be necessary to reduce the
amount of water carried and unload some cargo items
normally carried for camping in order to provide
carrying capacity for the additional one (1) day use
passengers.
Thoughtful consideration of the weight placed in the
motor home can yield important benefits:
•
Maximum flexibility in the use of the liberal storage
facilities provided in the motor home;
•
Improved handling characteristics and ride comfort;
•
Better fuel mileage and reduced tire wear.
Periodically reweigh your motor home. Different
traveling configurations may change your loading and
weight pattern.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD
OF THE MOTOR HOME OR THE RATED LOAD OF
ANY AXLE!
NOTE: THE CARRYING CAPACITY OF YOUR
MOTOR HOME CAN BE DETERMINED BY
WEIGHING, AS SHOWN IN FIG. 2. THE SHIPPING
WEIGHT DOES NOT NORMALLY INCLUDE
OPTIONS SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS, AWNINGS,
ROOF PODS, ETC. THE WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS
MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF THE
PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRYING
CAPACITIES. IF YOU TOW A TRAILER, THE
TONGUE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER MUST BE
SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF THE
PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRYING
CAPACITIES.
Notice: Empty all holding tanks before filling fresh
water tank otherwise you will limit cargo and/or
passenger capacity. Normally campgrounds supply
free dump stations which can be utilized.