Triple E COMMANDER - Driving; Pre-Trip Inspection

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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. Examine all
tires for road damage. Ensure that all tires are
infl 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
4. Check oil level in generator power plant (if in-
stalled). Refer to Instruction and Maintenance
Manual provided by the generator manufac-
turer 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 or-
der.
7. Check the engine compartment for animals.
Animals and pets like the warmth of the engine
compartment but make a real mess if caught in
the belts.
8. Sanitize and fi ll fresh water tank if required.
Turn off the water pump. (Unless water is
needed). The water pump should also be
turned off when leaving the unit for any length
of time.
9. Start the refrigerator a day ahead of time so it
10. Fill LP gas container. Be careful not to over-
fi ll. An overfi lled LP gas container will cause
the gas regulator to fail, and may result in
problems with LPG components. Turn off LP
gas valve on LP container. Make sure all LP
gas controls are turned off (Furnace, Oven,
Fridge). Check for LP gas leaks regularly us-
ing soapy water.
11. Check that sewer connections are properly
stored and all external compartments are
closed and/or locked.
12. Be sure all doors are closed and latched, and
all loose objects secured (including refrigerator
contents).
13. Deodorize waste holding tank. (See Section
12.2.3 for details).
14. Check that all blocks and chocks are removed
and/or stowed.
15. Check that there are no obstructions in the
motorhome pathway when it moves. Be sure
there is proper clearance between adjacent
objects to prevent contact.
16. Disconnect and stow shoreline.
17. Lock exterior compartment doors.
18. Check that the fi re extinguisher is in good con-
All pilot lights and appliances shall be turned off
during refuelling of motor fuel tanks and/or pro-
pane containers. Do not smoke when refuelling.
WARNING
COMMANDER / EMBASSY