Backing Upa Motorhome - Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual

Driving & Safety
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BACKING UP
A MOTORHOME
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Power Requirements:
• Main battery disconnect switch (located in the battery compartment)
must be on.
• 12 Volt battery cut-off switch (located at the entry door) must be on.
To View:
• Press the OPEN button. The monitor will automatically slide out
and stop in a vertical position.
• Press the blue power button. Adjust vertical axis of monitor for
optimum view. The monitor automatically switches to a rear vision
system by placing the transmission in reverse. The monitor may be
turned on manually by pressing the MODE button. Use the left or
right button until the hand points to CAMERA. Press ENTER to
select.
• Press the ASPECT button to toggle between FULL, ZOOM,
JUST and NORMAL views.
NOTE: Reset monitor angle position before stowing.
For more detailed instructions refer to the Panasonic Monitor
operations manual.
Whether you are a long time owner of recreational vehicles or just starting
out, backing up can be a challenge. Following some simple guidelines may help
reduce the challenge. When backing up, the driver (pilot) should be comfortable
using the mirrors, the back-up camera and the co-pilot's directions (ground guide)
for assistance. Practice first, backing up with the co-pilot's guidance in a large
unobstructed parking lot. Backing up is a team effort.
The backing up process should begin while the motorhome is in forward
motion. Maneuver the motorhome to align with the chosen site. This allows
straight alignment with the site. Aligning the motorhome with the site after the
backing process begins will require considerably more room than an automobile,
and may require more than one attempt. When the motorhome is properly
aligned with the site, the parking area will be visible in both mirrors. Use
straight lines, such as road markings, as reference points when possible.
If the destination does not have "pull-through" sites, try to pick a solid,
level site. If possible, pick a site located on the left side. This is the preferred
side. The driver will have a better field of vision by using the roadside mirror. If
the site is on the right side, the driver will have to use the curbside mirror for backing
up, which leaves a blind spot. When a potential site is spotted, stop the motorhome
before the site. Get out and observe the area for soft ground, posts, large rocks,
low hanging limbs or other obstacles. If the site meets the particular criteria,
prepare to back in carefully. Have the co-pilot provide guidance using the five
hand signals.
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