Thor Motor Coach Class B+ - On the Road Safety; Fuel System; Driving; Parking

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On the Road Safety
When driving your motorhome, you’re driving a large vehicle, and you should become
accustomed to the feel of the controls and the reference points from the driver’s seat.
Become familiar with the position of the motorhome in trafc, and be cautious while
maneuvering to allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room
to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often.
Drive with consideration on the highway, observing all speed and safety regulations.
The best cruising speed of your motorhome will vary with road and weather conditions.
Remember that your motorhome is heavier than a car, making it less maneuverable
and harder to stop. Brake pedal pressure and travel may vary signicantly from that
of a car. Be prepared to brake earlier than you normally would a car. Also, because
of its greater side surface area, it is more easily affected by cross winds. Allow extra
distances for passing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed, particularly in
trafc and in gusty wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difcult if done with reasonable care.
Observe proper vehicle speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on hills to avoid overheating or
undue engine loads. Downshift before descending grades.
Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving factors are sometimes
unpredictable, and mountain driving or desert temperatures can put extreme demands
on drive train components, especially the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions
you may need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and transmission
cooling.
Allow for the extra height of your motorhome and avoid areas having low overhead
clearance. Check for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions wherever you
drive or park. Avoid low roof heights when pulling in for service. This may be particularly
important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the motorhome is equipped
with a roof air conditioner, roof rack, or TV/radio antenna. Check the total height for
FUEL SYSTEM
DRIVING
PARKING
Use only recommended fuel as specied by the chassis
manufacturer. Do not overll the fuel tank, but allow for
expansion of fuel caused by rising temperatures by
stopping the lling process when the pump automatically
shuts off.
Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pressure within
the tank as the fuel warms during use, or in hot weather.
Under certain conditions, sudden release of this pressure
when removing the ller cap can spray fuel from the
opening, causing a possible hazard. When removing
the ller cap, rotate it slowly, only far enough to allow
pressure to release. After any hissing sounds die down,
complete the removal of the cap. To protect the gasoline
system from excessive pressure or vacuum, or from
sudden release of pressure, replace lost caps with caps of
the same design available from your motorhome dealer.
CAUTION
NO SMOKING - BEFORE DISPENSING FUEL, TURN OFF
ALL ENGINE, FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES AND THEIR
IGNITERS. DO NOT DISPENSE FUEL WITHIN 20FT
(6.1m) OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD RESULT IN FIRE,DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.