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FIRE AND SAFETY
The hazard and possibility of fire exists in all areas of
life, and the recreational lifestyle is no exception. Your
trailer is a complex device made up of many materials
- some of them flammable. But like most hazards, the
possibility of fire can be virtually eliminated by rec-
ognizing the danger and practicing common sense
safety and maintenance habits.
Recreational vehicle fires are generally caused by
unattended food cooking on the stove or in the oven,
faulty or damaged wiring and electrical devices, fuel
leaks (both gasoline and propane), or carelessness.
The most common careless acts include smoking in
bed, leaving children unattended and cleaning with
flammable liquids.
Consider These Fire Safety Suggestions:
Before refueling your tow vehicle or any fuel tank in
the vicinity of your trailer, be sure to turn off all pilots
and appliances in your trailer.
Consider the cause and severity of the fire and the
risk involved before trying to put it out. If the fire is
major or is fed by gasoline, propane or any type of oil
product, stand clear of the vehicle and wait for the fire
department or other emergency assistance.
If your trailer is damaged by fire, do not use it until
it has been thoroughly examined and the cause of
the fire is found and fixed.
All occupants of the trailer should become familiar
with the audible sound of the smoke, propane leak
and CO detectors. If an alarm sounds, investigate the
cause. Do not remove the detector in an attempt to
silence the alarm.
Teach everyone in the trailer how to use the entry
door locking system and emergency exits. Occasion-
ally open the emergency exit to prevent the seal from
sticking. Always keep the dead bolt on the entry door
in working condition.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The fire extinguisher in your trailer is located near
the main entry door. Your fire extinguisher should be
replaced immediately after use or discharge.
The fire extinguisher furnished with your trailer is
rated for Class B (gasoline, grease, flammable liq-
uids) and Class C (electrical) fires since these are the
most common types of fires in recreational vehicles.
Read the instructions on the fire extinguisher. Know
how and when to use it. You and your family should
be familiar with its operation. If you find it necessary
to use the fire extinguisher, stand 45 degrees from the
flame and spray side to side, starting at the top of the
flame. Use caution to avoid standing upwind or uphill.
If flames are climbing, spray vertical and work the
retardant downwards. Dry chemical flame retardant
should be cleaned away as soon as possible.
SMOKE DETECTOR
Most fire casualties are caused by inhalation of toxic
fumes (smoke) from a fire and not by flame. The
smoke detector responds to smoke that enters the
sensing chamber. It does not sense gas, heat or
flame. A ceiling mounted, battery powered smoke
detector is located in the living /cooking area of your
trailer. Please read the smoke detector Owner’s Man-
ual for details on testing and caring for this important
safety device.
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