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On the Road Safety
When driving your motorhome, you’re driving a large vehicle, and you should become
accustomed to the feel of the controls and the reference points from the driver’s seat.
Become familiar with the position of the motorhome in traffic, and be cautious while
maneuvering to allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room
to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often.
Drive with consideration on the highway, observing all speed and safety regulations.
The best cruising speed of your motorhome will vary with road and weather conditions.
Remember that your motorhome is heavier than a car, making it less maneuverable
and harder to stop. Brake pedal pressure and travel may vary significantly from that
of a car. Be prepared to brake earlier than you normally would a car. Also, because of
its greater
side surface area, it is more easily affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances for
passing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed, particularly in traffic and in gusty
wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if done with reasonable care.
Observe proper vehicle speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on hills to avoid overheating or
undue
engine loads. Downshift before descending grades.
Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving factors are sometimes
unpredictable, and mountain driving or desert temperatures can put extreme demands
on drive train components, especially the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions
you may need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmission
cooling.
Allow for the extra height of your motorhome and avoid areas having low overhead
clearance. Check for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions wherever you
drive or park. Avoid low roof heights when pulling in for service. This may be particularly
important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the motorhome is equipped
with a roof air conditioner, roof rack, or TV/radio antenna. Check the total height for
your particular motorhome and make sure that you are aware of it when driving under
bridges or underpasses.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for poles or obstructions as the front
and rear portions of the motorhome will swing wider than an automobile. Remember
that your motorhome is larger than your automobile and will require more space. Be
FUEL SYSTEM
DRIVING
PARKING
Use only recommended fuel as specified by the chassis
manufacturer. Do not overfill the fuel tank, but allow for
expansion of fuel caused by rising temperatures by
stopping the filling process when the pump automatically
shuts off.
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure
within the tank as the fuel warms during use, or in hot
weather. Under certain conditions, sudden release of
this pressure when removing the filler cap can spray
fuel from the opening, causing a possible hazard. When
removing the filler cap, rotate it slowly, only far enough to
allow pressure to release. After any hissing sounds die
down, complete the removal of the cap. To protect the
gasoline system from excessive pressure or vacuum, or
from sudden release of pressure, replace lost caps with
caps of the same design available from your motorhome
dealer.
CAUTION
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