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Unity Motorhome Vehicle Operation
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Be alert! Thunderstorms and heavy rains can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Listen frequently to weather reports 1.
for the area in which you are camping or travelling so that you will not be caught unaware a sudden change in the
weather.
Remember these terms:
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Weather Watch
● - Severe weather may develop in your area. Be prepared for an emergency.
Weather Warning ● - Severe weather is occurring or is imminent. Find a safe location immediately.
When camping near a stream or any body of water leave plenty of space and elevation between your Motorhome 3.
and the stream.
Avoid canyons or dry washes during threatening weather. Prepare with an alternate exit. Move to higher ground as
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soon as it starts raining.
Should you get caught in a flash flood, do not attempt to move your vehicle. Abandon it and return to it only after the
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water has gone down. Never attempt to drive through any flooded area.
Heed the warnings and instructions of local authorities.
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Have on hand enough survival supplies for several days. This should include food, water, first aid supplies and 7.
necessary medications.
When you leave home, inform someone of your destination and your schedule. Notify the same people if and when
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your plans change.
Emergencies While Driving
Your Motorhome is designed with features that allow the driver/occupants to resolve emergencies or failures when
travelling. Review this section to be familiar with the recommended procedure to resolve these conditions or situations.
Review this section with all new drivers and before each trip.
Hazard Warning Lights
The Motorhome is equipped with a hazard warning light system. Both the front and rear turn signals flash in unison
when the system is turn on. Refer to the chassis manual for details and location of this switch.
Hazard warning lights must be activated whenever the Motorhome is stopped on the side of a roadway or near
moving traffic. The lights alert other motorists to a potential hazard and to take extra care. The system is designed to
continue to flash when the switch is on even though the ignition key is turned off and or removed and you have left
the vehicle.
Flat Tire
If you have a flat tire while operating your Motorhome, slow gradually to prevent loss of control and pull to the shoulder
- side of the road. Stop on a level paved surface and engage the parking brake. Follow these steps unless conditions
dictate to the contrary:
Turn on the hazard warning lights. 1.
Place chocks in front and back of tire which is on the opposite side and at the other end of the Motorhome from the 2.
flat tire.
Remember, your Motorhome is not equipped with a spare tire, so immediately contact a qualified roadside repair
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service.
If a roadside service is unavailable, inspect the flat tire to determine whether you can service or repair it.
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If you can service or repair the flat tire, you must jack the vehicle. 5.
Consult the chassis manual to locate the jack and to properly employ jacking lift points on the chassis. 6.
If the ground is soft or unstable, carefully move the Motorhome to a safe jacking location. 7.
Use a jacking board for stability on loose or soft ground. 8.
Jack the Motorhome according to the jacking instructions in the chassis manual. 9.