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TOWING
An available option to carry bicycles and other accessories on the
rear bumper is a ‘Flip-up” rack for bicycles and other items secured
to the frame rack. Weight limit is 200 pounds with spare. It MUST
be ordered before coach is built because 8 inches needs to be
added to frame main rails at construction time and CANNOT be
added later.
When towing your trailer or fifth wheel you need to recognize the
extra weight behind your tow vehicle. Below is a list of things which
need to remember while traveling.
1. With the trailer attached to tow vehicle, you will have slower
acceleration and will require more distance to stop.
2. Be sure you have enough area at corners when turning, as wider
turns are necessary. Be sure to use your turning signals for your
own safety and the safety of others.
3. In passing or changing lanes remember you will need a longer
distance to pass.
4. Use your rear view mirrors frequently to observe your trailer and
traffic conditions.
5. When being passed by a large truck or bus, be prepared for
displaced air as it may cause you to sway slightly, especially travel
trailers.
6. When climbing steep, long grades and again while descending ,
use lower gears even before it seems necessary. Use your brakes
smoothly and evenly.
7. Remember to drive more slowly on wet and icy highways to
keep control of your vehicle.
SETTING UP AND USING YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for
camping. There are two reasons to be level. First, all components
in your coach, such as your water drainage system and especially
your refrigerator, are designed to operate in a level position.
Second, it is more comfortable to live on the level. Should a level
site not be available, use short 2 x 6 inch blocks of wood to raise the
low side wheels to a level position.
Before unhooking the trailer from the tow vehicle, be sure the jack
foot is in place on the tongue jack and block the trailer wheels to
keep the trailer from moving.
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