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Occupant Safety
Additional Safety Precautions, Continued
Loading & Weight Distribution
• Distribute cargo weight evenly throughout your vehicle.
• NEVER exceed your RV's Cargo Carrying Capacity
or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
• Place heavy items in the center of your vehicle, on the floor.
• Balance loads front-to-rear and side-to-side.
Passenger Safety
• DO NOT allow anyone to ride inside as a passenger
while your RV is in motion.
• This practice is against the law in several states.
Propane Appliances & Equipment
• Turn OFF all propane appliances and equipment
(including the tanks) are BEFORE departing on a trip.
• Understand all propane safety warnings and follow
manufacturer recommended operating procedures.
• Propane gas is flammable, improper use
may result in a fire or explosion.
Tire Pressure
• ALWAYS check tire pressure BEFORE departing on
any trip, even a short distance. For proper tire inflation
pressures, refer to the Tire Information Label.
Towing
High cross winds and the external forces created by large trucks
as they pass, may cause swaying or fishtailing. This can lead to a
loss of control, resulting in serious injury or death. Under these
conditions, slow down and pay close attention to other vehicles.
• ALWAYS follow posted speed limits, and
• Adjust for weather or road conditions that can impact
the stability/handling of your tow vehicle and RV.
Wheel Torque
• ALWAYS check the torque on all lug nuts BEFORE
departing on any trip, even a short distance.
• For lug nut torque specifications and patterns,
refer to the Tire & Wheel section of this manual.
• ALWAYS use a calibrated torque wrench
to confirm proper torque.
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