LP GAS tank and gas line connections shoul
d
be checked
.
NOTE
: Some states prohibit vehicles equippe
d
with LP gas tanks from using tunnels
. A fe
w
other states prohibit traveling with the Servic
e
valve open and the pilots lit
. Check the regula-
tions of the states through which you inten
d
to travel
.
EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS for storage an
d
equipment should be closed and locked
.
INTERIOR DOORS AND DRAWERS shoul
d
be locked and secured
. Loose items should be lashe
d
down or stored away
.
REFRIGERATOR DOOR should be secure
d
with the travel latch
.
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM should have the pre
-
travel check outlined in the Chassis and Body Oper-
ating Manual
.
TIRES should be inspected before each trip
.
Replace a tire when it is worn to 1/16" depth in tw
o
or more adjacent grooves, or to the level of trea
d
indicators molded into the bottom of the trea
d
grooves, when the indicators appear in two or mor
e
adjacent grooves at three locations around the tire
.
Check tire for uneven wear, road damage, foreig
n
objects, or excessive peeling or bulging
.
When purchasing a new tire, be certain it is th
e
same size and has the same ply rating and loa
d
range as the old tire
. DO NOT mix radial ply wit
h
bias or bias-belted tires
.
Each morning inspect tire condition and pressur
e
on your unit
. Heat generated by surface frictio
n
will increase the tire's air pressure approximatel
y
6 to 9 psi
; therefore, do not bleed air out of a ho
t
tire
. Inflate tire to recommended pressure a
s
indicated on tire or in tire manufacturer's instructio
n
booklet
.
NOTE
: Proper tire inflation is extremel
y
important
.
WHEEL LUGS must be tightened to the specifi-
cations in the Chassis and Body Operating Manual
.
LOADIN
G
GENERA
L
A properly-loaded vehicle will perform better
and handle more safely
. Distribute your cargo evenl
y
from side-to-side and front-to-back
. Store heavie
r
items on or close to the floor and as centrally a
s
possible
. Lighter items may be stored in cabinets
,
closets and drawers
. Luggage or similar cargo trans
-
ported inside your motor home should be secure
d
to prevent them from causing damage in case of
a
sudden stop or accident
. Remember to leave spac
e
and weight allowance for souvenirs or other item
s
you may purchase during your travels
.
WEIGHT DETERMINATION
S
It
is extremely important that you weigh you
r
vehicle prior to leaving on a trip to determin
e
whether your cargo is within the allowable limit
s
for the various suspension components
. Chec
k
the Federal Sticker, the Chassis and Body Operatin
g
Manual, or the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN
)
Plate for the maximum weight ratings of each axl
e
and the proper tire inflation for the intended load
.
FEDERAL STICKE
R
Found on the panel at left of driver area, th
e
Federal Sticker lists the Jimmy Serial Number, th
e
front and rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR
)
and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
.
The VIN Plate is under the hood of the curb-sid
e
firewall
. It also lists the GAWR, GVWR and th
e
Chassis Serial Number
.
DEFINITION
S
GAWR — The allowable weight, including carg
o
and passengers, which can safely be supported b
y
the axles
.
GVWR — The maximum permissible weigh
t
of your vehicle, including cargo, all options an
d
passengers
.
GVW AND GAW — Are found by weighing th
e
vehicle fully-loaded
. GVW is the actual weight of th
e
motor home and all standard and optional equip-
ment, cargo and passengers
. GAW is the portion o
f
the fully-loaded vehicle which is transferred t
o
the axle(s)
.
You can weigh your vehicle at a grain elevator
,
sand and gravel dealer or government weighin
g
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