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
Extended or Cold Weather Use .................................................. 4
Condensation .............................................................................. 4
Causes…………………………………………………………..4
Solutions………………………………………………………...5
Interior Ventilation…………………………………………………..5
Chapter 2 – Service Procedures..................................................... 7
Basic Service Procedures ........................................................... 7
Dealer... ................................................................................ 8
Factory…... ........................................................................... 8
Parts….. ................................................................................ 8
Owner’s Responsibility ......................................................... 8
Seasonal Site... ..................................................................... 9
Towable Limited Warranty ........................................................ 10
Chapter 3 – Using Your RV ........................................................... 13
Equipment…. ............................................................................. 13
Tow Vehicle ........................................................................ 13
Hitches – Fifth Wheel .......................................................... 13
Hitch Height Specifications – Fifth Wheel ........................... 13
Hook-Up (Fifth Wheel) ........................................................ 14
Hydraulic Components…………………………………………….14
Front Landing Jacks………………………………………………..15
Traveling…. ............................................................................... 15
Weights ............................................................................... 15
Weighing Vehicle (Loaded or Unloaded) ............................ 16
Loading the Trailer—Distribution ........................................ 17
Towing.. .............................................................................. 18
Tires…... ............................................................................. 18
Safety First-Basic Tire Maintenance ............................ 19
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits ............. 20
Tire Size ....................................................................... 20
Tire Tread ..................................................................... 20
Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment .............................. 21
Tire Repair .................................................................... 21
Tire Speed Rating………………………………………...21
Vehicle Load Limits ...................................................... 21
Cargo Capacities .......................................................... 22
How Overloading Affects Your RV and Tires ............... 22
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