Holiday Savoy LX 2006, Руководство пользователя

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16 • Section 2 — 2006 Driving & Safety Savoy SL & LX 5th Wheel & Travel Trailer
When traveling, make sure bridges can support the combined weight of the tow vehicle and recreational
vehicle. Tonnage limits for bridges should be posted at entrances. Check the posted height of overhead clearances.
Keep in mind road surfaces may have been repaved or become packed with snow. Therefore, the actual posted
clearance height would not apply.
If a problem occurs, do not panic. If a sudden bumping or fish-tailing, occurs, it may indicate a flat tire. Do
not jam on the brakes or suddenly accelerate in an attempt to drive out of it. Instead, come to a stop slowly while
driving as straight as possible. If conditions permit, coast to a very slow speed and try to avoid braking, except
when the wheels are straight ahead and the recreational vehicle and tow vehicle are in line with each other.
If the recreational vehicle begins to fishtail when accelerated to highway speed, back off the accelerator.
This should stop the fish-tailing. If it begins again when speed increases, stop and check the load, which may
not be distributed evenly from side to side, or is too far back to put a sufficient load on the hitch pin. Load
recommendations for the fifth wheel hitch are that 20 to 25% of the recreational vehicle load be on the hitch
pin. For a travel trailer, load recommendations are that 10 to 15% of the travel trailer load be on the hitch pin.
Redistribute the load, as necessary, before continuing.
Driving Cautions:
• Avoid getting too close to the edge of the road, a soft shoulder may not support the weight of the
recreational vehicle.
• Side spacing is best maintained by keeping the recreational vehicle centered in the lane.
• Driving lanes in work zones can be uneven, congested and more narrow than usual.
• Be cautious of road debris which can damage the undercarriage of the recreational vehicle or cause
damage to the tires or wheel rims.
• Keep in consideration that posted speed signs are for passenger automobiles. Therefore, use extra
awareness of the driving conditions and an appropriate speed for a vehicle pulling a recreational vehicle,
especially on corners and mountain roads.
• Downgrade speed should be at least 5 mph less than upgrade speed, or downgrade speed should be
attainable within three seconds of a brake application.
• Use a four second rule when following other vehicles at speeds under 40 mph. Use a five second rule when
following at speeds over 40 mph.
Right Turns: Negotiating a right-hand turn while pulling a recreational vehicle can be difficult. Many drivers
fear they can not make the turn without entering into the other lane or jumping the curb. A right-hand turn can be
negotiated well using these tips:
• As the turn approaches, look into the mirror to ensure the lane to the
left is clear, then move wide over to the left.
• When about to make the turn; the left rear wheel should touch the
centerline of the road and hips should be parallel to the roadside curb
of the corner being turned. This will aid in avoiding a premature turn.
• Make the turn slowly.
• Check mirrors frequently. Be aware of necessary clearance and space
management for the recreational vehicle, while negotiating the turn.
Left Turns
: Start the turn when the center of the intersection is
reached with your hips.
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