Towing Procedures - Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual

Driving & Safety
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TOWING
PROCEDURES
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If calling a towing company for service, it is recommended to use a
lowboy/landall type of trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have a support
arm that goes under the motorhome and secures to the front axle. Inform the
tow company of the axle weights and total weight of the motorhome. Other
important information is the length of the motorhome, number of passengers
and milepost location. Two tow trucks may be necessary. One to tow the
motorhome and the other to tow a trailer or the tow vehicle if it is not operational.
The towing company may need to locate the air nipple to release the air
brakes (air brakes only). The air nipple is located in the generator compartment
and should be used by towing personnel only. Generally, if the motorhome
ever needs to be towed, use the following instructions:
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• Secure any loose or protruding parts if the motorhome is damaged.
• Inspect the points of attachment on a disabled motorhome. If
attachment points are damaged, select other attachment points at a
substantial frame structural member.
• Never allow anyone to go under a motorhome while it is being
lifted by towing equipment unless the disabled motorhome is
adequately supported by safety stands.
• Do not tow the motorhome from the rear. Towing from the rear
will severely overload the front tires and suspension possibly
resulting in tire and/or front suspension failure. Rear frame extensions
are not designed to support weight loads imposed by lifting the
motorhome from the rear.
• If the rear wheels are disabled, place the motorhome on a flat bed
trailer or use a heavy duty dolly under the rear wheels and tow the
motorhome from the front.
• The drive shaft must be removed to prevent damage to the trans-
mission. Secure the end caps to prevent losing or contaminating
the needle bearings.
• The mud flap may need to be removed to prevent damage due to
limited ground clearance.
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