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Fill fresh water tank, then disconnect
fresh water hose from the source.
Store hose with end cap in place. If
applicable, remove the water pressure
regulator that is protecting the potable
hose from the city water faucet.
Turn shore power breaker off and
disconnect shore line. Wind up and store
shore cord. Secure door.
Inspect uid level in oil bath hubs (if
applicable) and check all tire pressures.
Secure all compartment doors.
Inspect tires and wheels.
Check for uid leaks under and around
the motorhome.
Engine Checklist:
Inspect the engine, transmission and the
engine compartment for uid leaks.
Inspect the area under the motorhome
for uid leaks or puddles.
Check all uid levels: antifreeze, oil,
transmission, hydraulic and washer uid.
Inspect belts and hoses for wear.
Inspect wiring for loose, frayed or
corroded connections.
Start engine and listen for unusual noise.
Inspect gauges and controls for proper
operation.
Interior Checklist:
If applicable, retract leveling jacks and
allow the air suspension to obtain proper
ride height.
Clear the slide room path and clean the
oor. Move the driver seat forward.
After conrming bay doors are closed,
retract the slide room.
NOTE:
Ignition must be OFF and the park
brake set to extend the slide-out room.
The slide-out room can be retracted
with the ignition on; however, the jacks
must be retracted and the motorhome
supported by the air suspension before
operating the slide-out.
Secure and fasten all interior doors. Lock
the shower door.
Close roof vents and windows.
Secure all loose, heavy or sharp objects
in case of a sudden stop.
Close all cabinet doors and drawers.
Turn off interior lights.
Turn off the water pump.
Check the fuel level gauge and all other
dash gauges for operation and correct
level indications.
Departure Checklist:
Check items in storage bays to ensure
shifting or damage of items will not occur.
Look around, above and under the
motorhome for obstructions. Check for
debris stuck between the rear dual tires.
Outside compartment doors should be
closed and locked.
Check operation of all exterior
lights, headlamp, taillamp, brake and
clearance lights.
Secure all awning travel locks.
Ensure jack pad is clear of debris when
retracting hydraulic jacks. Loose rocks,
gravel and debris can be thrown from the
jack pad and can possibly damage the
tow car.
Secure and lock the entry door for travel.
Pull forward out of the campsite.
Ensure the site is clean and no items
are forgotten.
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE PROCEDURES
If an emergency situation occurs, use the
appropriate braking technique and pull off
the roadway a safe distance from trafc (if
possible). Set the parking brake and turn on
the hazard warning ashers, especially when
parked alongside trafc lanes. In the event of an
emergency stop due to a mechanical breakdown
or other motorhome related problems, contact
the manufacturer’s customer support or an
emergency service provider.
Road ares or reective warning signs should
be displayed if the motorhome is on the side of
the road for any length of time. Guidelines for
placing warning triangles depend upon the road
characteristics and visibility. For example: The
standard placement is 10, 100 and 200 ft. from
the rear of the motorhome when on a divided
highway or one-way road. On a two-way road,
with trafc traveling both directions, the same
placement would also be required at the front
of the motorhome. Roads with curves and hills
may require the placement of the last/furthest
triangle to be 500 ft. behind the motorhome in
order to safely warn approaching trafc.
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