Pre-Trip Checks
(Exterior)
1) Connect battery(s) and check condition.
2) Check for fluid leaks.
3) Check that access doors are securely closed.
4) Check all running lights, taillights, and electrical
system.
5) Be sure tie downs and stabilizers are securely
tightened.
6) If equipped check back up camera function
(Interior)
1) Secure all loose items.
2) Close all drawers and cabinets.
3) Secure microwave and refrigerator doors.
4) Check that entry door is locked.
5) Latch all windows and skylights in the second
latching position.
(Systems)
1) Fill fresh water tank.
2) Drain holding tanks and secure drain cap.
3) Check operation of interior lights and appliances.
4) Check propane gas level. Check for kinked propane
lines and possible leaks.
Post-Trip Clean-Up
1) Clean unit and check for damage.
2) Drain waste-holding tanks.
3) Clean waste drain hose and secure drain cap.
4) Drain fresh water tank.
5) Close outlet valve on propane tank.
6) Disconnect the battery cables or turn off battery
disconnect switch if equipped.
Safe Driving Rules
Your truck will have different handling and stopping
characteristics when it is carrying the camper. The following
rules will help you develop needed skills for safe Camper
driving.
Travel slowly with your new truck/camper combination, until
you have learned the handling and stopping characteristics of
the combination. Practice turning, stopping, and backing in a
secluded place away from traffic.
Do not permit a driver who is inexperienced to operate your
truck/camper combination without your direct supervision.
Remember its slow speed for beginners.
Drive at moderate speeds allowing for adverse highway and
wind conditions. Even under the best of conditions, do not
exceed 55 miles per hour. As speed increases, driving
stability, stopping ability, and ability to make emergency
maneuvers are greatly reduced.
Reduce speed before starting down hills – even short ones –
and avoid heavy braking on downgrades. Truck stability is
reduced when traveling downhill.
Slow down before entering turns and avoid heavy braking in
turns. Truck stability is reduced in turns, and the weight of the
camper on the truck will affect the way the truck handles.
Avoid quick steering movements that can reduce truck
stability.
Maintain at least twice the normal stopping distance while
carrying your camper. The increased weight of the camper on
the truck requires greater stopping distance.
Use lower gears on long grades. Downshift on upgrades to
avoid overheating or undue engine loads. Downshift on
downgrades to allow engine braking to assist in controlling
vehicle speed. Avoid continuous or frequent brake application.
The added weight of the camper can cause brakes to overheat
and fade.
Allow amply time for passing. Your acceleration will be
much slower when you are carrying the camper.
Become familiar with the position of the truck in traffic, and
be cautious when maneuvering to allow for its length and
width. Always allow extra room to corner and to change lanes.
Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind and to
the sides. Check them often.
Allow for extra height of your camper. Check for low
hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever you
drive, park, or when pulling in for fuel or service. Always
check overhead clearance of overpasses and bridges,
especially if you drive with the roof vents slightly open or if
the camper is equipped with a roof air conditioner, roof rack,
TV/radio antenna, or a satellite dish.
Measure your height from the ground to the highest point on
the roof. Write it down on a piece of tape and put it in a visible
place in your truck. This will help you when you get to that
“low overpass”.
Riding in Camper While Traveling
For the safety of passengers, it is not advisable to ride in the
camper while traveling. In some states, it may be illegal. If it
is necessary, care must be taken to remain seated while
moving.
Campground Regulations
You should always check the campground regulation on
arrival. This will avoid any unnecessary conflict with the
campground management and/or other campground users.
NOTE: Some campgrounds do not allow the camper to be
removed from the truck.
Equipment
Some features described here do not appear on all Nücamp
RV models Nücamp RV is continuously changing and
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