On
The
Road
Loading Tips
• Do not load heavy items
on
the bumpers.
• Make a loading diagram
of
your properly
loaded motor home,
and
then weigh the
properly loaded
motor
home. The loading
diagram,
your
loading log alld the loaded
motor home weight will help you locate
where specific items are stored,
and
will
help speed the loading process.
• Secure
and
brace items so they won't
move during travel. Generally, load
heav-
ier items lower.
• Fresh water
and
waste water weigh over
eight pounds
per
gallon. Carry only as
much
water as needed
for
travel use
or
to
balance the load,
and
whenever practical,
empty the holding tanks before traveling.
• Store emergency items in a readily accessi-
ble location.
As
a
minimum
include a fire
extinguisher, tools, first aid kit, rain gear,
f1ashligh~
highway warning devices,
an
electric cord with light,
and
sturdy gloves.
A WARNING
Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not
originally equipped by the manufacturer
to
carry addi·
tional equipment. vehicles
or
cargo will reduce your
warranty coverage and may cause personal injury or
property damage.
A WARNING
Do not store or carry Propane containers, gasoline, or
other flammable liquids inside your motor home.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with wheels and
tires selected to match the capacity specifications
of
the chassis as designed
by
the chassis manufac-
turer. Under normal circumstances and with
proper tire and chassis maintenance, you should
receive thousands
of
miles
of
trouble-free service.
Some motor homes accumulate relatively few
miles and therefore the tire age from the date
of
manufacture, not mileage, may become the main
05-10
tire life determining factor. Motor home tires
normally have a life
of
5-7 years, depending
on
mileage. However, Fleetwood recommends peri-
odic tire inspection by a reputable tire dealer
regardless
of
tread depth.
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NOTE I
When
parking your motor home for
an
extended time,
in storage
or camping, you can extend tire life
by
parking each tire
on
a piece
of
plywood approxi·
mately 12 inches square.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds
must be proper, proper inflation pressure must
be maintained, and tread depth and wear must
be monitored. Properly inflated and maintained
tires also contribute to overall motor home
sta-
bility and safety. Refer to the tire section
in
your
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual or
any tire manufacturer's information that may be
provided
in
your Owners' Information Package
for information on maintenance and tire care.
If
no information is provided please contact your
local tire manufacturer's location for advice.
The
maximum cold inflation pressures are stated
on
the tire sidewall. The recommended maxi-
mum tire inflation pressure for this coach is
shown
on
the Federal Certification Tag located
on
the sidewall near the driver's seat.
To
maxi-
mize tire performance, consult with
the
tire
manufacturer's guidelines or
Chassis
Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual for recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
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NOTE I
The tire pressures
on
your motor home were
adjusted
at
the factory
to
the
tire pressures specified
on
the
Federal certification
tag.
These
pressures are specified
at
full gross vehicle
weight and should be reset
to
match the weight
of
your motor home.
For maximum performance,
tire
manufacturers pro·
vide tire inflation pressure charts so you can match
the tire pressures
to
the loads
on
your motor home.
For additional tire pressure information, consult the
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.
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