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SECTION 4
TOWING & HANDLING
Vehicle Clearance
Remember some bridges, older ones in
particular, may not support the weight of your
tow vehicle/RV combination. Know the weight
and size of your towing combination and
observe any posted weight and clearance
limits. The added height of roof air
conditioners, TV antennas or floodlights may
cause clearance problems around some
tunnels, canopies and hanging signs.
Turning Corners
When turning, the tires do not follow the path
of your tow vehicle tires. The RV will make a
tighter turn than the tow vehicle. You must
compensate for this action by carefully pulling
the tow vehicle out into the intersection further
than you would normally so that the RV clears
the curb (or any parked vehicles along the
curb). When making a turn, check the road
clearance and be aware of others. Have
someone help guide you out of a difficult
parking space or traffic pattern. Swerves and
sharp turns, especially at high speeds, could
result in loss of control of the RV.
Backing up
If your camping destination does not have pull
through sites, pick a level site and back in
carefully. We suggest you stop near the site,
get out of the RV and observe the
surrounding area. Check to ensure there are
no obstacles in your path and that you have
plenty of vehicle clearance. Check for low-
hanging tree limbs, posts, large rocks or other
obstacles. Try to choose a site that is on the
driver’s side, so you can see what the rear of
the RV is doing. With the site on the
passenger side, you would be backing into
the site on your blind side, which is more
difficult. When you determine the site
conditions are satisfactory, maneuver the RV
into position for backing up into the site
space. Back the RV up slowly using your tow
vehicle mirrors as a guide. Have another
person outside the RV assist you until the RV
is parked in the desired position.
Parking
After the RV is in the desired location, set the
tow vehicle parking brake and place the
transmission in park. Turn OFF the ignition
switch. Go outside the RV and block all
wheels securely with wheel chocks. The
wheel chocks can be wood blocks or
purchased items as long as they prevent the
RV from rolling. Be aware of your
surroundings. If parking at night at a rest stop,
truck stop or parking lot chose a well-lighted
area.
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MERGENCY
S
TOPPING
Always carry road flares or reflective warning
signs to display if necessary. Pull off the
roadway as far as possible for emergency
stopping or tire changing. Turn ON your RV
hazard warning flashers. If traveling at night,
use three red warning indicators such as
flares, reflectors or lanterns, as follows:
1. Place the first warning indictor on the
traffic side of the RV, directed at the
nearest approaching traffic.
Here are some tips to keep in mind when
parking in unfamiliar surroundings:
Have a pre-determined plan of action…
Develop response plans for all situations.
Dry-run typical situations as a way of making
your responses to each simulation second
nature. A cellular phone is a good
investment to protect yourself, especially
when traveling alone.
Be alert to all situations…
Assess your
surroundings to help anticipate possible
problems and responses. If someone
unfamiliar knocks on the door, do not open it
until you are certain the request is legitimate
and represents no possible harm to you or
your RV.
Trust your intuition…
This is a natural tool
at your disposal. If something does not
seem to be right, you may want to evacuate
the vicinity immediately or call 911.
Remember, nothing is 100 percent
effective…
Do not rely on your dog or an
alarm system, etc. Always remain wary.
Developing these habits may help prevent
loss to you or your property as you travel
and enjoy your RV.
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