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FREE SPIRIT MOTORHOME
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3.3.2 DRIVING SAFETY TIPS
1. When backing the motorhome, have a person stand to the rear on the driver's side to guide you.
2. Before departing on the trip, check your routes. Remember, some tunnels prohibit motorhomes with LP gas systems.
3. While travelling, make sure all occupants use their seatbelts.
4. While travelling, make sure all doors are closed and that cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are secure.
5. Instruct your family on what to do in case of fire, and hold fire drills periodically.
6. Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher.
7. Gas and smoke detectors should not be obstructed and should be in working order at all times.
8. Keep a well stocked first aid kit handy.
9. Check tires often while travelling. Make it a habit to check tire pressures before each trip, and each time you refuel.
10. Cellular Phone - if you have one, carry it with you for emergencies. Do not make or answer calls, or text, while driving.
3.3.3 TRAVEL TIPS
As you travel with your motorhome you will learn much from your own experiences. Share with other motorhome owners
and learn from them. Read RV, outdoor and camping magazines for camping and travel tips. Here are a few basic sugges-
tions to make your travel and your camping easier and more enjoyable:
1. Make sure all compartment doors, refrigerator doors, and freezer doors are closed securely. Open these doors carefully
after travelling. The contents may have shifted while travelling.
2. Know the height and width of your motorhome. Make adequate allowance for clearance.
3. While driving, use your mirrors to determine whether you are crowding the center line or the outside edge of the high-
way. Remember, you are driving a vehicle that requires a driving style quite different from driving the family car.
4. When towing a vehicle or trailer make sure the combined weight of the towed vehicle or trailer does not exceed the
GCWR as stated ont he vehicle certification label. See section 3.2 for additional towing information.
5. There are legal restrictions in some jurisdictions regarding vehicles with LP gas containers driving through highway
tunnels. Check your route carefully as you travel.
6. Always fill your water tank with clean, fresh, potable water. Do not use a new hose to fill the tank. It may leave a taste
of rubber or vinyl.
7. Conserve water especially when showering. The holding tanks have a limited capacity.
8. Dump sewage only at approved dumping sites.
9. Store all liquids in plastic containers with tight seals.
10. Watch the levels in your holding tanks. Dump regularly to avoid unnecessary build-up and potential odour. After
dumping, make sure to add water to the black tank to prevent solids from settling in the tank. Without adequate liquid
in the black water tank, dumping can be difficult, if not impossible.
11. Be careful not to leave odour-causing food or materials in your motorhome for extended periods of time. Make sure
wet clothing and towels are dry before storing.
12. Make sure your fire extinguisher is ready for use and that you know how to operate it.
3.3.4 SEVERE WEATHER INFORMATION
As a motorhome traveller you will find the desire to explore new and out-of-the-way places irresistible. These recreational
areas can be vulnerable to unusual and severe weather conditions that could endanger your safety. A few suggestions
and safety precautions may help in case you ever find yourself in this situation.
IMPORTANT
All motorhome occupants should be familiar with these safety precautions and be alert to changes in the weather.