SECTION 3
STARCRAFT TOWABLE PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
T
OW
V
EHICLE
If you plan to tow your RV with a tow vehicle
you already own, contact your automotive
dealer to find out your vehicle towing
capacity. If you plan to purchase a new tow
vehicle, be certain to tell your automotive
dealer the GVWR, size and type of RV that
you will be towing (some tow vehicles can be
purchased with an optional tow package). As
a minimum requirement, the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) of your RV must not
exceed your tow vehicle’s towing rating.
Some automotive manufacturers publish
brochures that discuss towing considerations.
Ask your automotive dealer how to obtain a
copy of this information. If applicable, verify if
the brochure ratings are listed “with” or
“without” an optional tow package.
RV
B
RAKE
S
YSTEM
The electric brakes are designed to work with
the tow vehicle brakes. To maintain proper
braking performance, both the RV and tow
vehicle brakes must be used together.
Separate use of the braking systems will
cause accelerated wear and damage.
When your RV is new, it is impossible to
adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes
approximately 1,000 miles and/or 50
medium to heavy stops to “burnish” fit or
“seat” the shoes to the brake drum. After
the initial break-in period your brake shoes
must be adjusted accurately for best
performance and increased durability.
Braking system components include:
Tow vehicle battery
Brake controller
Wire harness/connector plug
Trailer battery
Breakaway switch
Tow vehicle battery
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source
of power for your RV’s electric brake
operation. To ensure available power when
needed, keep your tow vehicle battery and
charging system working properly.
Brake controller (customer supplied)
The brake controller should be installed in the
tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the RV
electric brakes. Consult with your dealer or
the brake controller OEM to decide what is
right for your towing combination.
V
EHICLE
L
ABELS
Decals and data plates used throughout the
RV aid in its safe and efficient operation;
others give service instructions. Read all
decals, data and instruction plates before
operating your RV. If any decal, data or
instruction plate is painted over, damaged or
removed, it should be replaced.
Keep a record of the 17-digit vehicle
identification number (VIN) and your license
number in the event theft or vandalism
requires you to supply this information to the
authorities.
W
EIGHT LABELS
Vehicle weight labels are posted on Starcraft
manufactured RVs so you can make an
informed decision before your purchase. Do
not remove these labels from your RV. If the
labels are missing, contact your dealer or
Starcraft Customer Service for replacements.
Failure to maintain the brakes in proper
working condition as specified in the
operator’s manual supplied by the axle
OEM will cause property damage, personal
injury and possibly death. Consult with your
dealer for assistance.
The factory-installed weight labels are
specific to the recreation vehicle for which
they are supplied and are not
interchangeable.
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