Emergency Towing - Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual

If your motor home needs to be towed, please use the follow-
ing guidelines:
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Tow the vehicle in compliance with all state and local laws.
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See the Chassis Operator's Manual. The vehicle MUST be
towed from the front.
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Tow truck operators willing and able to tow motor homes will
be familiar with the type of
device
required to tow your motor
home.
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Be prepared to
give
the tow truck operator at least the follow-
ing information when you call:
length and height of motor home
chassis manufacturer gross vehicle weight rating
axle weight ratings.
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To prepare your motor home for towing:
1. Secure any loose or protruding body parts of the disabled
vehicle.
2. Secure any heavy, loose items in the interior.
3. Turn off
LP
gas appliances and the
LP
gas tank
valve.
4. Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle.
WARNING
DO NOT go under a
coach that is being lifted
by towing equipment.
CAUTION
Remove the axle shafts or
disconnect the driveline
before towing the motor
home. See the Chassis
Operator's Manual.
EMERGENCY
TOWING
CAUTION
Do not allow your motor
home to be towed without
having the tow truck
operator read this section
and related sections of
the Chassis Operator's
Manual.
CAUTION
Do not tow the motor
home from the rear.
Towing from the rear will
cause serious overload-
ing of the front tires and
suspension, possibly re-
sulting in tire or front sus-
pension failure. The rear
frame extensions are not
designed to withstand the
load imposed by lifting
from the rear.
CAUTION
The air brake system and
air suspension system
may require recharging
with air before towing to
release the brakes and
provide proper ride
height. Tow truck opera-
tors should be equipped
to re-charge these air
systems. The air system
recharging connection is
located under the front
hood.
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