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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
– Introduction to RV Ownership ...................... 7
Safety Considerations ................................................... 8
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8
Safety When Emergency Stopping ............................ 9
Additional Safety Considerations ............................... 9
Extended or Cold Weather Use ................................. 9
Condensation ............................................................. 10
Causes ....................................................................... 10
Solutions .................................................................... 10
Interior Ventilation ...................................................... 11
Chapter 2
– Service Procedures ....................................... 12
Basic Service Procedures ............................................. 12
Dealer ........................................................................ 12
Factory ....................................................................... 13
Parts ........................................................................... 13
Owner’s Responsibility .............................................. 13
Seasonal Site ............................................................. 14
Towable Limited Warranty ......................................... 14
Chapter 3
– Using Your RV ................................................ 17
Equipment ..................................................................... 17
Tow Vehicle ............................................................... 17
Hitches
– Travel Trailer .............................................. 17
Hitch Height Specifications
– Travel Trailer ............... 18
Hook-Up
— Travel Trailer .......................................... 18
The Safety Chain (Travel Trailer) .............................. 19
Traveling ....................................................................... 19
Weights ...................................................................... 19
Weighing Vehicle (Loaded or Unloaded) ................... 20
Loading the Trailer
—Distribution ............................... 20
Toy Hauler-Cargo Information ................................... 21
Interior, Cargo Area ................................................... 23
Rear Screen Door ...................................................... 23
Rear Cargo Door........................................................ 23
Tires .............................................................................. 24
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits .......... 24
Tire Size ..................................................................... 25
Tire Tread .................................................................. 25
Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment ........................... 25
Tire Repair ................................................................. 26
Tire Fundamentals ..................................................... 26
Tire Speed Rating ...................................................... 26
Cargo Capacities ....................................................... 26
