Leisure Unity - Severe Weather Information

Unity Motorhome
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Vehicle Operation
1. Make sure all compartment, refrigerator, and
freezer doors are closed securely. Carefully
open these doors after travelling: the
contents may have shifted while travelling
and may fall when you open the door.
2 Know the height and width of your
motorhome, and allow for adequate
clearance.
3 Use your mirrors while driving to determine
whether you are crowding the centre line or
the outside edge of the highway. Remember,
your motorhome requires a much different
driving style than your family car.
 When towing a vehicle, make sure the
combined weight of the towed vehicle
does not exceed the GCWR as stated on
the vehicle certication lael located on the
passenger door frame (US models only).
5 Check your route carefully before you travel.
Some jurisdictions prohibit vehicles with LP
gas containers to drive through highway
tunnels.
 Fill your water tank with clean, fresh, potable
water only o not use a new hose to ll the
tank–it may leave a taste of rubber or vinyl.
7. Conserve water, especially when showering.
The holding tanks have a limited capacity.
8. Dump sewage only at approved dumping
sites.
9 Store all liquids in plastic containers with
tight seals.
10 Watch the levels in your holding tanks. Dump
regularly to avoid unnecessary buildup and
potential odor. After dumping, add water to
the black water tank to prevent solids from
settling in the tank. Without adequate liquid
in the black water tank, dumping can be
dicult or ipossile
11. e careul not to leave odorcausing ood or
materials in your motorhome for extended
periods of time. Make sure wet clothing and
towels are fully dried before storing.
12 ake sure your re etinguisher is ready or
use and that you know how to operate it.
Severe Weather Information
As a motorhome traveler, you may want to
eplore new and outotheway places These
recreational areas can be vulnerable to unusual
and severe weather conditions. The following
suggestions and safety precautions may help
you in case you nd yoursel in severe weather
situations.
NOTICE
ll motorhome occupants must be familiar
with these safety precautions and should
be alert to changing weather.
1. Be alert. Thunderstorms and heavy rains
can occur suddenly and unexpectedly.
Frequently check weather reports for the
area in which you are camping or travelling
so you will not be caught unaware of sudden
weather changes.
2 Remember the following terms:
 Weather Watch  Severe weather ay
develop in your area. Be prepared for
an emergency.
 Weather Warning  Severe weather is
occurring or is imminent. Immediately
nd a sae location
3 When camping near a body of water, leave
plenty of space and elevation between your
motorhome and the water.
 Avoid canyons or dry washes during
threatening weather. Prepare an alternate
exit, and move to higher ground as soon as
it starts raining.
5  you get caught in a ash ood, do not
attempt to move your vehicle. Abandon it,
and return only after the water level has
subsided. Never attempt to drive through
any ooded area
 Comply with all warnings and instructions
provided by local authorities.
7. Stock enough survival supplies for several
days This should include ood, water, rst
aid supplies, and necessary medications.