Trailer Towing; Pre-Travel Checklist; Travel Tips - Winnebago Suncruiser 1999 Owner's Manual

NOTE: If you tow a car or trailer that weighs
over 1,000 lbs., it must be equipped with
automatically activated brakes. See the
Chevy Trucks Recreational Towing
Guide or Ford Recreation Vehicle and
Trailer Towing Guide for maximum tow-
ing capacity and GCWR for your chassis.
These guidelines are available from your
local Chevrolet or Ford dealer.
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid pro-
longed or frequent application of brakes which
could cause overheating and brake failure.
WARNING
For safety towing and vehicle han-
dling, maintain proper trailer weight
distribution.
The total weight of the motor home
and the vehicle towed must not
exceed the Gross Combined Vehicle
Weight rating. Contact the chassis
manufacturer to obtain the Gross
Combined Vehicle Weight rating for
your chassis.
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may re-
sult in vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.
See also - Trailer wiring connector, page 6-8.
PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Before starting the engine to leave on a trip, be
sure your motor home has been properly pre-
pared and maintained. This will ensure an enjoy-
able trip and help avoid delays. Use this checklist
as a guide.
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
− Fluid Levels - Check and fill if necessary:
− Wheel Lug Nuts - Check for tightness
− Tires - Check for proper cold inflation pres-
− Drive Belts - Check for proper condition and
− 110-Volt Generator (Optional) - Check oil
− Fire Extinguisher - Make sure it is fully
− Lights - Make sure all exterior lights operate.
− Sewer and Water Supply Hose - Unhook and
− TV Antenna - Make certain the TV antenna is
− Loose Items Inside the Motor Home - Store
− Pilot Lights - Make sure all pilots are off.
− Fuel Tanks - Check level.
− Water Tank - Fill with fresh water if desired.
− Exterior Door and Step - Make sure doors are
− Seats - Adjusted for comfortable position and
− Mirrors - Adjust for maximum visibility from

TRAVEL TIPS

motor home, you will pick up useful advice from
other motor home owners.
obtained by reading articles and regular columns
in outdoor and camping magazines. Some maga-
zines and publishing companies print an annual
park and campground directory. These can be
SECTION 4
• engine oil
• transmission
• power steering
• radiator
• brake
• battery
• windshield washer
sures as specified on the Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label.
tension (not cracked, frayed, or loose, etc.)
level in generator engine.
WARNING
Never check oil level in generator
while engine is operating.
charged and secured in mounting bracket.
store.
lowered and seated in its support cradle.
or secure items.
closed, locked and step retracted.
locked in place.
driver's seat.
As you travel around the country in your
A number of suggestions can also be
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