The motorhome is prewired with a trailer wire harness. The harness is
located on or near the hitch receiver. Convoluted tubing protects the tow har-
ness wires until they are ready for use. Current draw should not exceed ten
amps for each designated circuit.
The tow harness wires are color coded:
1. Brown, 12 gauge - tail lights.
2. White, 12 gauge - ground.
3. Black, 14 gauge - right turn signal.
4. Yellow, 14 gauge - left turn signal.
5. Black w/white stripe, 14 gauge - brake light.
When hooking up a tow plug connection you should strip the wires 3/8”.
Twist the wire and place under the clip and secure the screw. Make sure there
are no loose strands of wire which could short against the case or other ter-
minals.
If your destination does not have “pull-through” sites, try to pick a solid,
level site. If possible, pick a site located on the left side. This is the preferred
side. The driver will have a better field of vision by using the driver side mir-
ror. If the site is on the right side the driver will have to use the passenger
side mirror for backing up, which leaves a blind spot. When a potential site is
spotted, stop the motorhome before the site. Get out and observe the area for
soft ground, posts, large rocks, low hanging limbs or other obstacles. If the
site meets your particular criteria, prepare to back in carefully.
Whether you are a long time owner of recreational vehicles or just start-
ing out, backing up can be a challenge. Following some simple helpful
guidelines may help reduce the challenge. When backing up, the driver
(pilot) should be comfortable using the mirrors, the back-up camera and the
co-pilot’s directions (ground guide) for assistance. Practice first, backing up
with the co-pilot’s guidance in a large unobstructed parking lot. It is a team
effort.
The backing up process should begin while the motorhome is in forward
motion. Maneuver the motorhome to align it with the chosen site. This
allows straight alignment with the site. Aligning the motorhome with the site
after the backing process begins will require considerably more room than an
automobile, and may require more than one attempt. When the motorhome is
properly aligned with the site the parking area will be visible in both mirrors.
Use straight lines, such as road markings, as reference points when possible.
The co-pilot will perform just as important a job as the driver. When
guiding the driver, the co-pilot should be located safely at the left rear corner
of the motorhome, facing forward, while remaining visible in the driver side
mirror at all times. The co-pilot should make a conscious effort to maintain
sight of the driver through the driver side mirror as the front of the
motorhome maneuvers. If the driver loses sight of the co-pilot, stop the back-
Driving & Safety
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WINDSOR 2•33
Tow Plug Connection
BACKING UP
A MOTORHOME
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