Thor Motor Coach Class C, Руководство пользователя

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Thor MoTor CoaCh
IDENTIFICaTIoN aND SaFETY
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EGRESS WINDOW
An egress window is designated for use as
an exit in the case of an emergency. Inside
the motor home the egress window is easily
identified by the red locking handles. There
are two common styles of latches, determine
the style of locking handle you have and refer
to the following illustrations for operation. It is
also marked as an “
EXIT ”. The glass slider in
the egress window operates the same as all
other windows;
TEST : The egress window should be opened
twice a year to ensure proper operation. Over
time, the rubber seal will tend to stick to the
egress window. Occasional operation will help
prevent the rubber seal from sticking.
TRAILER TOWING
a SEParaTE FUNCTIoNING BraKE SYSTEM IS rEQUIrED For aNY ToWED
VEhICLES or TraILErS WEIGhING MorE ThaN 1000 LBS WhEN FULLY
LoaDED. NEVEr EXCEED ThE GVWr, or ThE GaWr SPECIFIED oN ThE
MoTor hoME CErTIFICaTIoN LaBEL. also never exceed the weight ratings
of the trailer hitch installed on the motor home. Failure to heed any part of this
warning could result in loss of control of the motor home and towed vehicle
or trailer and may cause an accident and serious injury. For specific towed
vehicle braking requirements, consult the chassis owners manual.
ThE MoTor hoME FULLY LoaDED aND ThE TraILEr, or ToWED VEhICLE,
MUST NoT EXCEED ThE MoTor hoME ChaSSIS’ GroSS CoMBINaTIoN
WEIGhT raTING (GCWr). Consult with your selling dealer to determine the
gcwr of the motor home. Do not exceed the motor home gross combined weight
rating (gcwr) or the hitch rating. The tongue weight, the weight pushing down on
the hitch, must not exceed 10% of the hitch capacity.
Always use safety chains between the motor home and the towed trailer or vehicle. Cross chains under the
trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners. Connect safety chains to the trailer or vehicle frame or
hook retainers. Never attach chains to the bumper of a vehicle.
Tow bars or car dollies generally are made to travel in a forward direction only. Most towing equipment of
this type is not designed for backing. Never attempt short back up distances with a tow bar or tow dolly.
Damage to the motor home, towed vehicle or towing device will result.
Note : Thor Motor Coach accepts no responsibility for damage to the chassis and other
components resulting from towing loads greater than its designated class specifications.
Also consider the gross combined weight rating of the motor home before towing a trailer
or vehicle. Towing an object such as a boat and trailer or a vehicle behind the motor home
results in added driving considerations that you must contend with.