REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Руководство пользователя

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 5 // 4 0
before traveling in high temperature areas� Similarly, desert areas are
knows for their ability to become very cold at night� Therefore, check
your cabin heater to ensure it is operating properly�
Let someone know when you will be traveling through or camping in
a desert area� Provide them with your route plan and how they can
reach you in the event of an emergency� Check with state websites
and / or highway officials to learn about any potential delays or road
closures along your planned desert route� Before leaving for your
destination, check the weather reports to determine whether storms
are predicted along the route you will be taking�
Never get caught in the desert without water, food, and medical
supplies� Pack your coach with plenty of water, snacks, necessary
medications, and safety gear to last multiple days� Bring along
emergency flares, a first-aid kit, and some basic tools to handle minor
emergencies and repairs� Start each morning with a routine check of
your vehicle and surroundings� If you suspect you may have a problem
with a key component of your coach, you should consider leaving the
desert area at the first and safest opportunity for better conditions to
resolve the issue�
When driving in the desert, avoid deep or shifting sand� Tires at full
pressure will easily dig into the sand and may cause your vehicle to
become stuck� If this happens, you may temporarily reduce the tire
pressure on both the front and rear wheels to increase the footprint
of each tire. Attempt to back out first, but do not allow the tires and
wheels to spin, as that will only make your situation worse� Once you
are freed from the sand, re-inflate the tires to their normal pressure
settings before driving at highway speeds�
Desert driving brings other unique hazards, such as flash flooding and
oil slick road surfaces when it does rain� Never attempt to ford through
fast moving water during a desert rainstorm, as even a few inches can
destabilize your coach� Another hazard is sudden dust or sand storms,
which can quickly reduce visibility and damage the engine and roof air
conditioner in your coach by clogging their air intakes and / or filters.
NOTE
Operating your coach in a desert environment may warrant
a more frequent engine oil and generator service schedule
due the extreme temperatures and sand / dust conditions.
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DANGER
Desert driving conditions may be extremely hazardous,
requiring special preparation and expert driving skills.
During rainstorms, mudslides may occur, and oils and other
contaminants on wet roadways may cause hazardous
driving conditions. This could lead to the sudden loss of
control of your vehicle, and result in a crash, damage to your
coach, and serious injuries or death.
DANGER
Torrential rains in the desert may cause high levels of water
to accumulate in dry riverbeds or canyons. Desert sands are
slow to absorb water, these normally dry channels suddenly
become powerful rivers that travel so rapidly they can flood
remote areas that have not even received rain. Always avoid
fast-moving water that could overcome your vehicle.
DANGER
Sand and / or dust storms are common in the desert. The
size of these storms can span vast distances and altitudes.
The high winds associated with these storms may exceed 60
miles per hour. Sand and dust storms may rapidly decrease
the driver’s visibility to zero. If practical, carefully exit the
highway or trail immediately, shut down your coach’s engine,
and seek shelter until the storm passes.
MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN
Before a trip through mountainous terrain, ensure your American
Coach Patriot is in optimal operating condition, as unexpected events,
steep long grades, and weather may place a more demanding load on
your vehicle� Mountain driving places a greater strain on the chassis
cooling system, braking system, and the transmission, especially if you
are carrying heavy loads or towing a trailer�
Ensure the vehicle’s coolant, brake and transmission fluid levels,
and tire pressures are at the proper levels and comply with the
specifications listed in the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Operating
Instructions� Check to ensure the proper operation of the brakes,
heating and cooling, windshield wipers, batteries, and the exhaust
system� Also, inspect the tires for wear to ensure they are suitable for
driving on snow and in icy conditions�
Consider the possibility of additional fuel consumption when traveling
through mountains terrain� Higher altitudes and climbing up steep
grades will require more fuel than typical level road driving conditions�
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