Road Bear RV Class A - Safety Information; Refueling Procedures; Driving Hazards: Side Winds and Steep Grades; Safe Following Distance

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SafetyInformation
BeawarethatyouaredrivingamuchlargerandheaviervehiclethanaregularcarorSUV.This
willcausethevehicletoreactdifferentlyfromwhatyoumaybeusedto.Failuretofollowthese
safetyinformationmayresult in  injury ordeath.Followalllocal,stateand federal trafficlaws.
Planyourrouteinadvanceandknowthevehiclesdimensionsandlimitations.
Refueling(GasolineandPropane)
Refueling of gasoline and propane releases
highly flammable fumes. It is therefore
mandatory to turn off any spark emitting
appliances (engine, refrigerator, water heater,
furnace,etc.)beforefueling.Turnofftheengine
andthebatterydisconnectswitchbytheentrydoor.
Sidewinds
SLOWDOWN!   
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Usecautionorstopifnecessarywhentravelinginhighwindconditions.Do
not ignore wind warnings on the radio or by traffic officers. When trucks
parkalongtheroad–stopaswell.
Steepgrade
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SHIFTDOWN!
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Use a lower gear on steep downgrades, using engine braking to prevent
thebrakesfromoverheating.
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Followingdistance
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Distanceinseconds:
5 4 3 2 1
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ThebrakingdistanceismuchgreaterthanforaregularcarorSUV.Youneedtokeepagreater
distancetothevehicleinfrontofyou!
Typical view