TOWING YOUR MOTORHOME
nOTiCE: Considerable damage may occur if the motorhome is improp-
erly lifted for towing purposes. Only qualified professional towing service
companies with proper equipment should be used. Observe all cautions
and warnings in the Sprinter Operator’s manual before towing your mo-
torhome.
nOTiCE: Do not tow the vehicle if the key cannot be turned in the ignition
lock.
If the key cannot be turned, the ignition lock remains locked and the vehicle
cannot be steered. With the engine not running there is no power assistance
for the braking and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in
mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. The vehicle must not be towed with the front axle raised and
key in position two in the ignition lock as the drive wheels could then lock due
to the acceleration skid control (ASR). See the Sprinter Operators Manual for
information on the ASR.
NOTE: Sprinter recommends disconnecting the current to all chassis
electric consumers using the Battery isolator Switch if the vehicle sits for
periods longer than 2 months. It is located to the right of the accelerator
pedal in the driver’s foot well. Slide the red release down and pull it off the
post. This will save jump starts, battery charge ups and possibly battery
damage and replacement. The Sprinter manual describes its location,
operation, and cautions in detail.
In addition Airstream recommends the house battery ground should also
be disconnected during chassis electrical work. The battery box is located
under the curbside rear lounge on the rear lounge model and under the
roadside rear bed in the twin model model. A grounding stud is located
inside the house battery box at the top. Battery ground wires are routed to
this threaded stud. Remove the wires from the stud to break the ground
circuit.
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