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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
Stabilizer Jacks
DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS TO LEVEL THE RV. It is
important to remember that the stabilizer jacks are to be used only for support
while occupying and moving around the RV. They are not designed to support
the weight of the RV.
The stabilizer jacks must be fully retracted before moving or towing the RV to prevent
stabilizer jack damage.
Each stabilizer jack can be individually adjusted to stabilize the RV for use.
When setting up on soft ground, you may wish to place a wood pad or the equivalent under
each stabilizer jack foot to help keep the jack from sinking into the ground.
Manual stabilizer jacks (if so equipped)
1.
To lower each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft.
2.
Turn the crank clockwise to lower each leg until it contacts the ground and stabilizes
the RV.
To raise each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft and turn the
crank counter-clockwise.
Electric stabilizer jacks (if so equipped)
Control switches for the stabilizer jacks are typically located on the (door) side of the unit
above the stabilizer jack(s).
To lower each jack, press the control switch until each leg contacts the ground and stabilizes
the unit.
To raise the jack, press the control switch until the jack is returned to the retracted position.
Emergency Stopping
Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs. Pull off the roadway as far as possible
for emergency stopping. Turn ON your vehicle hazard warning flashers. If traveling at
night, use three red warning indicators such as flares, reflectors or lanterns as required by the
Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance as follows:
Place the first warning indicator on the traffic side of the recreation vehicle, directed at
1.
the nearest approaching traffic.
2.
Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the recreation vehicle in the center
of the lane and toward approaching traffic.
3.
Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of the recreation vehicle in the center
of the lane and away from the traffic approaching from behind.
NOTE: Curves and/or hills may affect the safe placement of warn-
ing indicators.
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