Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Phaeton, Руководство пользователя

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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES –PHAETON® Chapter 9 EXTERIOR FEATURES
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Towing Hitch
On the rear of the Phaeton can be found a Class 3, 10,000-pound towing hitch
(Figure 9-1) capable of handling a tongue weight of 1,000 pounds. This hitch is
installed for towing a passenger car to be used when the vehicle is parked. The wire
connector installed with this hitch is a standard, seven-pin connector. For more
information on the connector, please see Chapter 7 of this Owner’s Manual.
Exterior Sides
The sides (Figure 9-2) of your Phaeton are constructed of gel-coated fiberglass. To add to this feature, the end caps are
also gel-coated fiberglass. To clean these fiberglass surfaces, only use warm
water and a mild cleanser; gently wash with soft cloths. Use of stiff bristle
brushes or other harsh abrasives may cause scratches in the fiberglass
surfaces. Please note: Tiffin Motorhomes is NOT responsible for the
weathering/oxidation of gel-coated surfaces.
Lighted storage compartments are located on the exterior sides of your
Phaeton. These external compartments provide ample, additional space for
your belongings while you are traveling. When stowing materials in these
storage compartments, try to “balance” the resultant weight load from front
to rear and from side to side—this will keep the center of gravity of the
motor home essentially unchanged and should not adversely affect the
handling characteristics of the motor home when it is in motion.
Security Lights
On the Phaeton, exterior security lights (Figure 9-3) are standard features. A light is installed
on the passenger side of the coach to help light that side of the Phaeton for added
protection. This light can serve as a “porch light” when the motor home is parked and the
awning is deployed so that various activities (e.g., sitting outside, grilling, visiting) at dusk
and later can be enjoyed by the motor-home owners and their guests.
Roof & Ladder
The Phaeton is manufactured with a fiberglass roof accessed by a ladder (Figure 9-4). Proper
care and routine maintenance of your roof will assure many years of trouble-free
performance. Please see Chapter 14 for details on recommended cleaning instructions. On
the Phaeton, a roof ladder (rated capacity: 200 pounds, maximum) may also be included as
an additional feature. The ladder is typically used to permit easy access to the roof for
routine maintenance and periodic inspections. The ladder is hinged so that its lower half can
be folded up onto the upper half when the motor home is in transit. When folding up that
ladder and securing it, be sure that the ball-lock pin is securely fastened through the locking
device to secure the ladder.
Figure 9-1. Towing Hitch
Figure 9-2. Motor Home Exterior
Figure 9-3. Security Light
Figure 9-4. Ladder