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Frigo Nova Cool 12 Volts Compressor Refrigerator (Optional)......................................................................................................... 66
Dometic 3-Way Refrigerator (ALTO F2114, A2124 and F2414) ........................................................................................................ 66
Propane Stove ........................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Microwave Oven (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Air Conditioner ....................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Air conditioner heat pump (optional on ALTO R1713, R1723, R1743, F2114, A2124) ..................................................................... 68
Air Conditioner for ALTO F2414 (Optional): ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Awning (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Setting Up Awning ............................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Setting Up Fiamma Awning .............................................................................................................................................................. 71
Dismantling Awning ......................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Bike Rack (Optional) ............................................................................................................................................................... 73
Mounting of Bicycles on Rack........................................................................................................................................................... 73
Television With DVD Player (Optional) .................................................................................................................................... 74
Using Articulated TV Wall Mount ..................................................................................................................................................... 74
Retractable Step ..................................................................................................................................................................... 75
L.
TIRES AND WHEELS
....................................................................................................................................................... 76
Spare Wheel Carrier ................................................................................................................................................................ 76
Inflation of Tires ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Tire Inflation Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Recommended Tire Pressure ........................................................................................................................................................... 76
How Overloading Affects Your Tires ................................................................................................................................................. 77
Tips on Tire Care ............................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Tire Care ................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Proper Inspection and Storage of Tires ............................................................................................................................................ 79
Wheel Change .................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Tire Replacement ............................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Lug Nut Torquing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 80
Wheel Bearing Inspection ................................................................................................................................................................ 81
M.
TOWING THE ALTO
....................................................................................................................................................... 83
Towing Vehicule Equipment ............................................................................................................................................................. 83
Electric Brakes .................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
Adjustment and Use of the Brake Controller on the Towing Vehicle ............................................................................................... 84
Breakaway Protection ...................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Loading ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Cargo weight never to be exceeded ................................................................................................................................................. 86
Weight on Trailer Tongue ................................................................................................................................................................. 87
Weighing of Travel Trailer ................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Coupling ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Load distribution (torsion bars) ........................................................................................................................................................ 88
Connection to towing vehicle ........................................................................................................................................................... 88
Torsion Bars (Weight Distribution Kit) (Optional) .................................................................................................................... 89
Towing Tips ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Passing .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 91
Backing Up ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 91
Controlling Sway or Fishtailing ......................................................................................................................................................... 92
Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Driving .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
Corrective Measures ........................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Parking an ALTO ............................................................................................................................................................................... 93
N.
CAMPING
...................................................................................................................................................................... 94
Departure Checklist ................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Inside ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Outside ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Home ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 94
Trailer Equipment and Accessories .................................................................................................................................................. 95
Personal............................................................................................................................................................................................ 95
Motoring Essentials .......................................................................................................................................................................... 95
Safety ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 96