Campsite Selection; Leveling; Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy; Humidity And Condensation - Winnebago 2000 Freedom Operator's Manual

SECTION 4
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
DESCENDING A HILL
When going down a long grade, you may need
to manually shift to a lower gear, rather than
keeping your foot on the brake pedal. A lower
gear will allow the engine to provide a degree of
braking action. Holding your foot on the brake
pedal for an extended period may cause brakes to
overheat, causing you to lose control of the vehi-
cle. See your chassis operating guide for more in-
formation. See also Jacobs Extarder Exhaust
Braking System on page 2-3 or the Jacobs Ex-
tarder user guide for exhaust braking informa-
tion.
CAUTION
Observe the engine temperature
gauge more frequently than normal.
If overheating occurs, pull off to the
side of the road and allow the engine
to cool thoroughly before restarting
the engine.

CAMPSITE SELECTION

Try to pick as level a spot as possible on which
to park your motor home. Whether you nose into
a parking site or back into it depends on personal
preference and the location of the site's utility
hook-ups. Remember that the utility connections
on your motor home are on the left (driver) side
of the vehicle.

LEVELING

(See "Coach Leveling Systems" on page 2-
15).
Leveling the motor home is very important,
not only for your comfort but for appliances and
plumbing as well. Some refrigerators are ex-
tremely sensitive to being off level. The ammonia
vapor cooling system used in most RV refrigera-
tors can "lock-up" and damage the refrigerator if
it is not level. This is both inconvenient and cost-
ly. Also, water and holding tank level indicators
4-6
may give false readings because water level is
greater at one side of the tank than the other.
The refrigerator is installed level at the
factory. So, if the refrigerator is level, the motor
home is level. A small bubble-level sight is
included in the refrigerator to help you determine
refrigerator leveling.
NOTE: We do not recommend lifting any of the
wheels off the ground for leveling. This
could allow the coach to roll off the
jacks, possibly resulting in damage to the
vehicle.
EFFECTS OF PROLONGED
OCCUPANCY
Your motor home was designed primarily for
recreational use and short term occupancy. If
you expect to occupy your coach for an extended
period, be prepared to deal with condensation
and humid conditions that may be encountered.
NOTE: Your coach is not designed or intended to
be used as permanent housing. Using
this product for long term occupancy or
permanent housing may lead to prema-
ture deterioration of structure, interior
finishes, fabrics, carpeting and drapes.
Damage or deterioration due to long
term occupancy may not be considered
normal and, under the terms of the war-
ranty, may constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, and may therefore reduce your
warranty protection.
HUMIDITY AND
CONDENSATION
Moisture condensing on the inside of win-
dows is a visible indication that there is too
much humidity inside the coach. Excessive
moisture can cause water stains or mildew which
can damage interior items such as upholstery
and cabinets. When you recognize the signs of
excessive moisture and condensation in your