Jayco Recon ZX 2008, Руководство пользователя

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SECTION 4
TOWING & HANDLING
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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.
E
MERGENCY
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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.
2. Place the second warning indicator 100
feet behind the RV in the center of the
lane and toward approaching traffic.
3. Place the third warning indicator 100
feet in front of the RV in the center of
the lane and away from the traffic
approaching from behind.
The hazard-warning flasher provides
additional safety if the RV is stopped on the
side of the roadway and presents a possible
hazard to other motorists. When the flasher
is on, it serves as a warning to others to
approach and overtake your vehicle with
caution.
For personal safety, always stand off the
road and out of the way of traffic. Curves
and/or hills may affect the safe
placement of warning indicators
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.