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DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
5. If the engine does not crank, or cranks
slowly, DO NOT CONTINUE.
Extensive damage, re or injury can
occur. Obtain help from a qualied
technician.
TOWING PROCEDURES
If calling a towing company for service, it is
recommended to use a lowboy/landall type of
trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have
a support arm that goes under the motorhome
and secures to the front axle. Inform the tow
company of the axle weights and total weight of
the motorhome.
Other important information is the length
of the motorhome, number of passengers and
milepost location. Two tow trucks may be
necessary to tow the motorhome and a trailer or
tow vehicle if it is not operational.
The towing company
may need to locate the
air nipple to release
the air brakes (air
brakes only). The air
nipple is located in the
generator compartment
and should be used by
towing personnel only.
Generally, if the motorhome ever needs to be
towed, use the following instructions:
Secure any loose or protruding parts if
the motorhome is damaged.
Inspect the points of attachment on
a disabled motorhome. If attachment
points are damaged, select other
attachment points at a substantial frame
structural member.
Never allow anyone to go under a
motorhome while it is being lifted by
towing equipment unless the disabled
motorhome is adequately supported by
safety stands.
DO NOT tow the motorhome from
the rear. Towing from the rear will
severely overload the front tires and
suspension, possibly resulting in tire
and/or front suspension failure. Rear
frame extensions are not designed to
support weight loads imposed by lifting
the motorhome from the rear.
If the rear wheels are disabled, place the
motorhome on a at bed trailer, or use a
heavy duty dolly under the rear wheels
and tow the motorhome from the front.
The drive shaft must be removed to
prevent damage to the transmission.
Secure end caps to prevent losing or
contaminating the needle bearings.
The mud ap may need to be removed
to prevent damage due to limited ground
clearance.
When towing a motorhome equipped
with the Air-Leveling System, the
ignition MUST be left in the ON
position. The Travel indicator lamp on
the panel must be illuminated for the
air suspension to operate. If the ignition
system is not functioning, or if chassis
voltage is below specication, the
motorhome must be placed on a lowboy/
landall trailer to prevent suspension
damage.
WARNING:
In case the motorhome requires towing,
ensure all precautions are followed. The
drive shaft must be disconnected and
the mud flap may need to be removed.
The manufacturer WILL NOT cover
damage to the motorhome caused by a
towing company.
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Air Nipple: Located
roadside in the generator
compartment
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