Leveling Jacks And Slide Room Operation; Selecting A Campsite; Campsite Parking - forest river Forester Owner's Manual

LEVELING JACKS AND SLIDE ROOM OPERATION

Selecting a Campsite

Selecting a campground is one of the first things you
should consider doing before beginning your trip. RV
campground maps, with directions and available ameni-
ties, are available at most camping stores for a small fee.
Below are some tips to help you choose the best camp-
ground for your needs.
1. Decide how long you intend to stay at the camp-
ground. If you intend to stay for a prolonged period
of time, a reservation would ensure your stay at the
campground of your choice and that your site is
reserved, no matter what time you arrive. As with
most reservations, a deposit may be required to
hold your space. Most campgrounds provide a 'drop
box' where they will place your paperwork if you will
be arriving after hours. Your campsite should be
marked on the campground map, and many times,
included will be local places of interest, shopping
locations, and restaurants in the area.
2. If you have a preference, you may request that your
campsite be close to the pool, playground, lake,
showers or campstore, if available. Or, you may
prefer to park away from those more populated
areas. If you have researched prior to your trip, you
will know what type of amenities the campground
has to offer and will be able to make a decision
based upon your personal wants or needs.
3. Be sure the campground you choose offers the cor-
rect electrical hook-up needed for your recreational
vehicle. It will be either a 30 or 50 amp service.
4. Determine if the campground can accommodate the
size of your recreational vehicle. Know the length of
your recreational vehicle before making a choice.
(Smaller, older parks may not be able to accommo-
date larger recreational vehicles.
5. Ask if the parking site for your recreational vehicle
is a PULL-IN or a BACK-IN site. If you have a prob-
lem backing your RV, or if you will be arriving after
dark to an unfamiliar campground, you may want to
request a PULL-IN site. Definitely request a
PULL-IN site if you are towing an object behind
your recreational vehicle. Keep in mind, during peak
traveling seasons, reservations may be the best
way to ensure you get the type of site that will suit
your needs.

Campsite Parking

It's best to arrive at the campground before dark espe-
cially if you are unfamiliar with the campground and if
you need to back into a site. Before parking on your site,
inspect it for rocks, slopes or uneven areas. When pull-
ing onto your site, watch for posts, large rocks, low-
hanging limbs, or other obstacles. If possible, pull into
the site so the electrical outlets and plumbing connec-
tions are on the driver's side of the recreational vehicle
(most of your recreational vehicle's connections are on
the driver's side). Doing so will enable the driver to
maneuver the recreational vehicle more easily into a
position where it will not interfere with these connections.
The driver will also be able to see any obstructions more
clearly, which could interfere with the slide rooms or
awnings when fully extended .
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS LISTED BELOW
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE JACKS,
Never expose hands or other parts of the body
near hydraulic leaks. High pressure oil leaks may
cut and penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.
Never lift the recreational vehicle completely off
the ground using only the leveling jacks. Doing so
will create an unstable and unsafe condition. It
could cause damage to the system as well as seri-
ous personal injury.
Never use the leveling jacks to raise the recre-
ational vehicle to change a tire or to perform any
other type of repair work. Always use proper
equipment or contact a professional.
Keep people and pets clear of the recreational
vehicle while the leveling system is in use.
Park the recreational vehicle on solid, level ground
and clear the site of debris and obstructions. Avoid
parking over holes or depressions in the ground. If
parking on soft surfaces, utilize load distribution
pads under each jack.
NOTE:
If you have an automatic leveling system, do not allow
people to walk around when attempting to level the rec-
reational vehicle. Doing so could disrupt the leveling
jack's sensing mechanism.
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