TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 – Introduction to RV Ownership ................................... 1
Safety Considerations ................................................................. 2
Reporting Safety Defects ...................................................... 2
Safety When Emergency Stopping ....................................... 3
Additional Safety Considerations .......................................... 3
Condensation ........................................................................ 4
Chapter 2 – Service Procedures..................................................... 5
Basic Service Procedures ........................................................... 5
Dealer... ................................................................................ 6
Factory…... ........................................................................... 6
Parts….. ................................................................................ 6
Owner’s Responsibility ......................................................... 6
Seasonal Site……………………………………………………7
Towable Limited Warranty .................................................... 8
Chapter 3 – Using Your RV ........................................................... 10
Equipment…. ............................................................................. 10
Tow Vehicle ........................................................................ 10
Hitches – Travel Trailer ....................................................... 10
Hitch Height Specifications – Travel Trailer ........................ 11
Hook-Up (Travel Trailer) ..................................................... 11
The Safety Chain (Travel Trailer) ....................................... 12
Traveling…. ............................................................................... 12
Weights ............................................................................... 12
Cargo Capacities and Load Limits…………………………..14
Loading the Trailer—Distribution ..................................... 14
Towing.. .............................................................................. 15
Tires…………………………………………………………….16
Understanding Tire Pressure & Load Limits……………….17
Tire Size………………………………………………………..17
Tire Tread……………………………………………………...17
Tire Balance & Wheel Alignment……………………………18
Tire Fundamentals…………………………………………….18
Overloading Tires & RV………………………………………18
How to Change Tire…………………………………………..19
Wheel Lugs………..…………………………………………..20
Wheel Bearings……………………………………………….20
Brakes………………………………………………………….20
Breakaway Switch…………………………………………………21
Setting Up and Using Your Recreational Vehicle……………...22
General Detector Information ............................................. 24
Safety Detectors ................................................................. 24
Fire Extinguisher………………………………………………24
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