GMC MOTORHOME 1978 User Manual

special permit besides the valid station license .
(Permits
should be obtained before you leave
the
United
States .)
To
operate a CB unit in Canada, get a permit
from a regional
office of the Canadian Depart-
ment of Communications .
For information re-
garding other countries,
contact the local con-
sulates of the
countries in which you plan to
travel .
TRIP TIPS
A small amount of preparation prior to a
trip
will save a lot
of time when traveling .
When loading heavy
items into your Motor-
home try to store
them as low and centrally as
possible . This will aid performance
and handling
of the vehicle . Remember
even though an item
may not weigh much
individually the sum
weight of several of these
articles may be sub-
stantial .
CAUTION
When transporting luggage or
other
cargo
in your Motorhome, it is recom-
mended
that, all articles be secured
in
place . This precaution will help prevent
such items
from becoming projectiles
in' the event
of
an
accident .
The following emergency
equipment is recom-
mended,
at
minimum
"
Fire Extinguisher
"
Hydraulic Jack and Lug
Wrench
" Spare Tire
"
Flashlight
" First Aid Kit
"
Road
Emergency Flares
" Basic Tool Kit
NOTE : If vehicle is equipped
with (optional)
fender skirts, be sure tool kit includes
a No . 2
cross-recessed
screwdriver and 9/16" wrench or
socket
to aid in fender skirt removal, if neces-
sary to change a rear tire .
These items might be found useful
" Plastic Bucketand Funnel
" Water Hose and "Y" Connection, in case of
two units on one water
system
"
Level
" Shovel
" Spare Automotive Fuses and Bulbs
0 2" x 4" Chocks or Blocks
The following checks should be made before
starting on a trip
OUTSIDE VEHICLE
1 . Run through "Driver Check List" at
the
beginning of this section .
2 . Check engine oil level .
3 . Check fluid levels on
batteries .
4 . Visually inspect radiator coolant level .
5 . Fill windshield washer reservoir .
6 . Check tire pressure, and
inspect tires for
road damage, foreign objects .
7 . Check operation of all
outside lights .
8 . Check that
all exterior vents are unob-
structed .
9 . Check and empty holding tank .
INSIDE VEHICLE
1 . Check operation of optional Electro-Level
System .
2 . Check gasoline supply .
3 . Check transmission fluid
level .
4 . Checkpower steering fluid level .
5 . Check operation of windshield
wipers and
windshield washers .
6 . Check operation of
brakes
.
7 . Check operation of interior
lights
.
8 . Check all appliances and fixtures for proper
operation
.
9 .
Check operation of motor generator .
10 . Check and fill living area water system .
11 . Check and fill LP gas tank .
12 . Check Maintenance
Schedule folder to make
sure all periodic maintenance and safety
checks
have been performed .
13 . After the vehicle has been
loaded, check to
see that the vehicle's Gross Vehicle
Weight,
and front and rear axle capacities have not
been exceeded .
This check should be made
fully loaded including
passengers . (Refer
to the "IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
ON VEHICLE LOADING" section of this
manual for further information .)
Before leaving any camp-site make sure all
litter has been picked up .
When traveling in winter it is recommended
that the water tank not be filled until the des-
tination is
reached . This will ensure that the
vehicle has thoroughly warmed up . The water
and holding tank
systems should be drained be-
fore leaving for home . Also, at this time, put

GMC MOTORHOME 1978 Specifications

General

Brand	GMC
Model	MOTORHOME 1978
Category	Motorhomes
Language	English