If
your
motor
home
needs
to
be
towed,
please use the
follow-
ing
guidelines:
»
Tow
the vehicle in compliance with all state and local laws.
» See the Chassis Operator'sfOwner's GuidefManual. The
vehicle MUST be towed from the front.
» Tow truck operators willing and able to tow motor homes will
be familiar with the type of device required to tow your motor
home.
»
Be
prepared to give the tow truck operator at least the follow-
ing information when you call:
length and height of motor home
chassis manufacturer gross vehicle weight rating
axle weight ratings.
»
To
prepare your motor home for towing:
1.
Secure any loose or protruding body parts of the disabled
vehicle.
2.
Secure any heavy, loose items in the interior.
3.
Turn off LP gas appliances and the
LP
gas tank valve.
4.
Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle.
WARNING
DO
NOT go under a
coach
that
is
being lifted
by
towing equipment.
BOUNdER
DiESEL
CAUTION
Remove
the
axle
shafts
or
disconnect the driveline
before
towing the motor
home.
See
the Chassis
Operator's /Owner's
Guide/Manual.
ON
ThE
ROAd
EMERGENCY
TOWING
CAUTION
Do
not allow your motor
home
to
be
towed without
having the tow truck
operator
read
this section
and related sections of
the
Chassis Operator's
fOwner's Guide/Manual.
CAUTION
Do
not tow the motor
home from the rear.
Towing
from the rear will
cause serious overload-
ing
of the front tires and
suspension, possibly
re-
sulting
in
tire or front sus-
pension failure. The rear
frame extensions
are
not
designed
to
withstand the
load imposed
by
lifting
from
the
rear.
CAUTION
The air
brake
system and
air suspension system
may require recharging
with air before towing
to
release the brakes and
provide proper ride
height.
Tow
truck opera-
tors should be equipped
to re-charge these air
systems. The air system
recharging connection
is
located under the front
hood.
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