Parking Procedures; Towing Hitch - Tiffin Motorhomes 2014 Allegro Owner's Manual

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Parking Procedures

To park the motor home in any unfamiliar terrain, examine the prospective site for surface irregularities, slopes
or inclines, and other discontinuities (i.e., stumps, rocks, external connections for power/water/sewage) and
also examine the area immediately above the proposed parking site for obstructions (e.g., tree branches and
limbs, signs, overhead wiring). If the motor home is to be backed into the proposed parking site, strive to have that site
be on the driver's left hand side, as this will allow the driver to watch the rear of the motor home. Back up slowly and use
the side mirrors and the optional back-up camera as a guide or, better yet, have another person outside provide
supplemental guidance to help park the motor home.
When the motor home is finally situated, shift the transmission into neutral, set the air brakes, and then turn "off" the
engine. Activate the leveling-jack system (see Chapter 9 for more detail) to level and stabilize the motor home.
If the motor home is to be powered externally, connect the 120 VAC power to the motor home. Turn "on" the LP gas
valve at the LP tank. Connect the fresh-water supply and sanitize the water systems (see Chapter 11), as needed.
Connect the waste drain hose to the external sewer hook-up. Start the refrigerator, water heater, and furnace; as
warranted. Light the oven pilot light, as needed. Certain appliances, such as the refrigerator, will not work properly if the
motor home is not level, so be sure to complete the motor home leveling process before activating any of the
appliances.
Figure 2-8. Towing Hitch
locations in the motor home. Any vehicles to be towed by the motor home should have adequate active braking.
The wiring connector provided is a standard seven-pin connector (see Chapter 7, p. 7-9 for more detail).
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Towing Hitch

The Allegro is fully capable of towing typical motor vehicles; the motor home is
equipped with a 5,000-pound towing hitch (Figure 2-8) and associated wiring
connector. The motor home is capable of towing light loads and instructions for
such are found in the chassis-manufacturer's literature in the Owner's
Information Package provided with the Allegro.
The total weight of the motor home and any vehicle towed by that motor home
must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). When the motor
home is being weighed, remember to account for passengers and their
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