Braking - Oliver Legacy Elite II2017 Owner's Manual

Braking

Allow a safe distance to stop; follow no closer than one combined tow
vehicle – RV length for each 10 mph. Pump the brake pedal lightly to stop
on wet or icy roads. If you start to slide, turn the steering wheel in the
direction of the slide. DO NOT stomp the brake pedal!! A panic stop may
increase the slide and could cause your unit to jackknife.
Backing
When backing your RV, place your right or left hand at the bottom of the
steering wheel. To move your trailer to the left, move your hand to the left;
to move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. If the trailer
starts to jackknife, stop, pull forward and start again.
Downgrades
Reduce speed and shift the transmission to a lower gear to assist in braking
on long or steep downgrades. Avoid situations that require excessive and
prolonged use of the brakes. Apply and release brakes at short intervals to
give them time to cool.
Upgrades
Reduce speed to 45 M.P.H. or less when climbing a steep upgrade. Shift the
transmission to a lower gear to avoid engine overheating.
Parking on an upgrade
Parking vehicles on an upgrade is not recommended. If it is necessary, apply
the brakes and have a passenger place wheel chocks behind the tires of your
RV. When they are in place, slowly release brakes until chocks stop unit.
Apply parking brake and place transmission in park position (place in first
gear for manual shift vehicles).
Leveling Trailer
WARNING!!!
DO NOT use the rear stabilizing jacks to level the
trailer on any surface that is uneven and causes the wheels to be off the
ground. The jacks are made to level trailer and provide stability on
level ground.
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