Oliver LEGACY ELITE II 2023, Руководство пользователя

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TOWING & SETUP
DRIVING TIPS
GENERAL
Get to know how your tow vehicle handles with the added weight of your RV. The brakes
and steering operation will be different. Before taking a trip practice making right and left
turns, braking, backing up, and accelerating.
CLEARANCE
Watch for overhanging branches, awnings, or similar obstructions that can damage your
vehicle’s roof or equipment/accessories mounted on top of it.
TURNING
Generally, the wheels of your travel trailer are set wider than those of your tow vehicle.
To avoid hitting curves or other vehicles, pull several feet farther ahead before turning to
allow for this extra width and the length of your travel trailer. Left turns require a wider
than normal swing into the new lane of traffic to keep the trailer from encroaching into
the opposing lane. Use turn signals early to communicate to traffic behind and slow down
well in advance of any turn.
PASSING
Avoid sudden maneuvers when passing a slower-moving vehicle. Remember that
additional time and distance are required to pass safely. Wait until the road is clear of
oncoming traffic. Check the outside rear-view mirrors and signal lane change before
passing. When you have safe clearance, signal lane change and return to your original
lane.
BRAKING
Allow a safe distance to stop; follow no closer than one combined tow vehicle – RV length
for each ten mph. Pump the brake pedal lightly to stop on wet or icy roads. If you start to
slide, turn the steering wheel in the direction of the slide. DO NOT stomp the brake pedal!!
A panic stop may increase the slide and could cause your unit to jackknife.
BACKING
When backing your RV, place your right or left hand at the bottom of the steering wheel.
To move your trailer to the left, move your hand to the left; to move the trailer to the right,
move your hand to the right. If the trailer starts to jackknife, stop, pull forward, and start
again.
DOWNGRADES
Reduce speed and shift the transmission to a lower gear to assist in braking on long
or steep downgrades. Avoid situations that require excessive and prolonged use of the
brakes. Apply and release brakes at short intervals to give them time to cool.
UPGRADES
Reduce speed to 45 M.P.H. or less when climbing a steep upgrade. Shift the transmission
to a lower gear to avoid engine overheating.