Fleetwood Tioga Montara 1995 Manual page 16

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• Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
Wheel loads as equal as possible.
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Fresh water and waste water weigh over
pounds per gallon. Carry only as much water
as needed for travel use or to balance the load,
and whenever possible, empty the holding
tanks before traveling.
WARNING
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE BY
ADDITION OF RACKS NOT ORIGINALLY
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER
TO CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT,
VEHICLES OR CARGO WILL REDUCE
YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE AND
MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded
motor home. This diagram and your loading
log will help you locate where specific items
are stored, and will help speed the loading
process.
Store emergency items in a readily accessible
location. Include a fire extinguisher, tools, first
aid kit, rain gear, flashlight, highway warning
devices, and an electric cord with light.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS CON-
TAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR
HOME. THE CONTAINERS MAY LEAK.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free
service.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres-
sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section in your Chassis Operator's
Manual for information on maintenance and tire care.
The proper inflation pressures are stated on the Federal
Certification Tag located on the sidewall near the driver's
seat
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
. CHECKTIRE PRESSURES OFTEN (INCLUD-
INGTHE SPARE). PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
TO INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT .OF WARM TIRES.
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
Note: Check the wheel lug nut tightness periodi-
cally. They could work loose during driving.
Check the Chassis Operator's Manual for cor-
rect lug nut torque and torquing procedure.
Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity. Consult your
tire dealer. The original equipment tires supplied on
your motor home have weight carrying capacities to
support Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) as stated
on the Federal Certification Tag located on the sidewall
near the driver's seat.
If
You Get a Flat Tire
In case of sudden tire failure:
• Avoid heavy brake application
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Gradually decrease speed
Hold the steering wheel firmly and move slowly
to a safe, off-road place
Park on a firm level spot
• Turn off the ignition .
• Turn on the hazard flasher system
Spare Tire Carrier
On some models, the spare tire carrier is located under
the rear of the motor home between the frame rails.
WARNING
TRUCK TIRES AND WHEELS ARE EX-
TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGHT 100
POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE .SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.