Outdoors RV Mountain Series Owner's Manual page 28

On the Road
Before backing up, you should designate a person to 'spot' you to ensure that you will not bump the RV
into anything out of your field of view. In time, and with a little practice, you will be able to back your
RV with little effort. Always be aware that you have poor visibility to the rear. Always have your spotter
standing safely outside at the rear of the RV to guide you in safe backing. Use both rear view mirrors
when backing. If you are in doubt, stop, place the vehicle in park, shut the engine off, engage the
parking brake, and go look for yourself at the RV to ensure it is going where you intend it to go.
Parking
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for poles or other obstructions beyond the curb as the
front and rear portions of the RV swing wider than the tow vehicles body. Always shift the transmission
to PARK with automatic transmissions, or low or reverse for manual transmissions, and set the parking
brake.
Parking on a Grade
Try to avoid parking your hitched RV/tow vehicle on a hill or grade. However, if you must park on a
grade, follow these steps:
1. Apply and hold the tow vehicle brakes.
2. Have someone place wheels chocks under the RV wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place and the assistant is clear, release the tow vehicle brakes until
the chocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the tow vehicle parking brake.
5. Shift the transmission to PARK, with an automatic transmission or low or reverse for manual
transmissions.
If the vehicle you are parking on a grade is equipped with an automatic transmission, do not shift into
PARK until the RV wheels are chocked and the tow vehicle parking brake is set. If you do, the weight of
the vehicle and RV may put so much strain on the transmission that it may be hard to shift out of PARK.
When starting after being parked on a grade:
1. Apply and hold the tow vehicle brakes.
2. Start engine in PARK for automatic transmissions or NEUTRAL with parking brake set for
manual transmissions.
3. Shift into gear and release the tow vehicle parking brake.
4. Release the tow vehicle brakes and move the RV until the chock are free.
5. Apply and hold the tow vehicle brakes and have an assistant remove the chocks.
 Ensure that small children are not present anywhere near your RV
when backing up.
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