SECTION 4 - VEHICLE OPERATION CLASS C MOTORHOME
4-4
Check the motor homes brake operation in a safe area to be sure they have not
been affected. Never operate any vehicle if a difference in braking efficiency
is noticeable.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake should be engaged when the motor home is parked. Never
drive your motor home with the parking brake set as this will reduce the parking
brake effectiveness and cause excessive wear. For more information refer to your
Chassis Guide.
FRONT AXLE TIRE ALIGNMENT
The term alignment refers to both the adjustment angles on the steering axle and
suspension and tracking of the rear axle. Many factors are considered when
establishing proper alignment. Steering components, suspension, wheel bearings
and even proper loading will affect the alignment.
We recommend you have the front suspension and steering alignment checked
and adjusted after you have fully loaded the vehicle according to your needs as
part of the vehicle maintenance. Thereafter, it is your responsibility to have the
alignment inspected periodically to maintain vehicle steering performance and
prevent uneven tire wear as part of your normal maintenance.
NOTE: Always have the alignment checked and adjusted by a qualified shop
with the proper equipment to handle heavy vehicles.
NOTE: A road test by the dealer should be included as part of the pre-delivery
inspection. The dealer can check for and correct any steering problems before you
take delivery.
After this road test has been completed, front-end alignment and/or vibrations will
not be covered as part of the new vehicle limited warranty
.
TIRES
Read and understand the following before taking your first trip in your RV!
Proper care and maintenance of your tires is essential to ensure your safety,
as well as the safety of others, as you travel. Routine maintenance on your
motor home is important, but it cannot be overstated just how critical proper tire
maintenance is to the safety, operation and durability of your new motor home.
You must follow the manufacturer’s inflation guidelines for maximum load
capacity; under-inflation is just as dangerous as over-inflation. To insure your tires
are operating safely, regular inspection of your tires and checking tire pressures is
absolutely mandatory.
When you are using your motor home, check inflation pressure weekly to insure
maximum tire life and travel wear. Pressure should be checked when the tires are
cold. During travel, tires heat up and pressure increases. Do not bleed air from
hot tires or your tires may then be under-inflated.
NOTE: Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as a tire that has not been used
for three or more hours, or has been driven less than one mile. Tire inflation
pressure of a hot tire may show an increase of as much as 6 psi over a cold tire.
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