Alto F2114 - Driving and Parking Procedures; Condensation Control Strategies

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Corrective Measures
When planning trips with the trailer, practice using the hand brake control in an empty parking
lot. Do not wait for an emergency to occur before learning how to use it. The location of the hand
brake control is important and should be easily accessible.
If sway occurs the following techniques should be used:
• Slow down immediately; remove your foot from the accelerator. Avoid using the tow
vehicle brakes unless there is a danger of collision. Reduce speed gradually whenever
possible. If you can do so safely, use the brake hand controller (independent of the tow
vehicle brakes) to gently and progressively apply the trailer brakes. This will help to keep
the vehicle and trailer aligned. Practice using the brake hand controller on a deserted
parking lot. Don’t wait until an emergency occurs before using it. Location of the brake
hand controller is important and should be made easily accessible.
• Steer as little as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle. Because of natural
reaction lag time, quick steering movements to counter trailer sway will actually cause
increased sway and loss of control.
• Keep both hands on the wheel. Hold the wheel as straight as possible until stability is
regained.
• Do not jam on the brakes or attempt to press on the accelerator to speed your way out of
the fishtailing. Both actions make the situation worse and could cause severe injury or
death.
• Once the swaying is under control, stop as soon as possible. Check tire pressures, cargo
weight distribution and look for any signs of mechanical failure. Travel at reduced speeds
that permit full control until the problem can be identified and corrected.
Parking an ALTO
1. With the towing vehicle, position the ALTO as you wish on the campsite. Place it close
enough to access campsite services.
2. Level left or right if the site has a slant, by backing up or moving forward on wood blocks
or levelling blocs.
3. Install chocks in front of and behind each wheel.
4. Uncouple towing vehicle.
5. Level trailer front to back with front jack.
6. Stabilize with front and rear stabilizers. Stabilizers should not be used to level or lift the
ALTO.
7. Plug trailer to available services: electricity, water, sewage.