Triple E COMMANDER Series - DRIVING; PRE-TRIP INSPECTION

5-1
5 DRIVING
Always review the chassis manual before starting or
moving your motorhome.
5.1 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
1. Be sure all equipment is serviced and ready for
travel.
2. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness (See Chassis
manual for torque requirements). Examine all
tires for road damage. Ensure that all tires are
inated to proper pressure. (See Department of
Transport sticker located on the drivers door inside
panel(Commander) on the sidewall to the left of
the drivers seat(Embassy)).
3. Check All Fluids:
a. Engine/Crankcase Oil
b. Transmission Fluid
c. Power Steering Fluid
d. Radiator Recovery System
e. Reservoir Level
f. Battery Electrolyte Level
g. Windshield Washer Reservoir
h. Slide-Out Hydralic Reservoir
4. Check oil level in generator power plant (if in-
stalled). Refer to Instruction and Maintenance
Manual provided by the generator manufacturer
for other pre-use requirements.
5. Consult Chassis Manual for recommended list of
system checks.
6. Check to see that all lights are in working order.
7. Check the engine compartment for animals.
Animals and pets like the warmth of the engine
compartment and could become entangled in the
moving parts.
8. Sanitize and ll fresh water tank if required. Turn
o the water pump. (Unless water is needed). The
water pump should also be turned o when leav-
ing the unit for any length of time.
9. Start the refrigerator a day ahead of time so it will
be cold for your trip.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
10. Fill LP gas container to 80% full. Be careful not to
overll. An overlled LP gas container will cause
the gas regulator to fail, and may result in prob-
lems with LPG components. Turn o LP gas valve
on LP container. Make sure all LP gas controls are
turned o (Furnace, Oven, Fridge). Check for LP
gas leaks regularly using soapy water.
11. Check that sewer connections are properly stored
and all external compartments are closed and/or
locked.
12. Close and latch all doors and drawers, and secure
all loose objects (including refrigerator contents).
13. Retract all Slide-Out rooms and secure travel locks
in place.
14. Deodorize waste holding tank. (See Section 12.2.3
for details).
15. Check that all blocks and chocks are removed and/
or stowed.
16. Check that there are no obstructions in the mo-
torhome pathway when it moves. Be sure there
is proper clearance between adjacent objects to
prevent contact.
17. Disconnect and stow shoreline.
18. Check to ensure that the re extinguisher is in
good condition and fully charged.
All pilot lights and appliances shall be turned o
during refuelling of motor fuel tanks and/or propane
containers.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
WARNING
5-1
5 DRIVING
Always review the chassis manual before starting or
moving your motorhome.
5.1 PRE-TRIP INSPECTION
1. Be sure all equipment is serviced and ready for
travel.
2. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness (See Chassis
manual for torque requirements). Examine all
tires for road damage. Ensure that all tires are
inated to proper pressure. (See Department of
Transport sticker located on the drivers door inside
panel(Commander) on the sidewall to the left of
the drivers seat(Embassy)).
3. Check All Fluids:
a. Engine/Crankcase Oil
b. Transmission Fluid
c. Power Steering Fluid
d. Radiator Recovery System
e. Reservoir Level
f. Battery Electrolyte Level
g. Windshield Washer Reservoir
h. Slide-Out Hydralic Reservoir
4. Check oil level in generator power plant (if in-
stalled). Refer to Instruction and Maintenance
Manual provided by the generator manufacturer
for other pre-use requirements.
5. Consult Chassis Manual for recommended list of
system checks.
6. Check to see that all lights are in working order.
7. Check the engine compartment for animals.
Animals and pets like the warmth of the engine
compartment and could become entangled in the
moving parts.
8. Sanitize and ll fresh water tank if required. Turn
o the water pump. (Unless water is needed). The
water pump should also be turned o when leav-
ing the unit for any length of time.
9. Start the refrigerator a day ahead of time so it will
be cold for your trip.
COMMANDER / EMBASSY
10. Fill LP gas container to 80% full. Be careful not to
overll. An overlled LP gas container will cause
the gas regulator to fail, and may result in prob-
lems with LPG components. Turn o LP gas valve
on LP container. Make sure all LP gas controls are
turned o (Furnace, Oven, Fridge). Check for LP
gas leaks regularly using soapy water.
11. Check that sewer connections are properly stored
and all external compartments are closed and/or
locked.
12. Close and latch all doors and drawers, and secure
all loose objects (including refrigerator contents).
13. Retract all Slide-Out rooms and secure travel locks
in place.
14. Deodorize waste holding tank. (See Section 12.2.3
for details).
15. Check that all blocks and chocks are removed and/
or stowed.
16. Check that there are no obstructions in the mo-
torhome pathway when it moves. Be sure there
is proper clearance between adjacent objects to
prevent contact.
17. Disconnect and stow shoreline.
18. Check to ensure that the re extinguisher is in
good condition and fully charged.
All pilot lights and appliances shall be turned o
during refuelling of motor fuel tanks and/or propane
containers.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
WARNING