Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual page 77

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Turning corners
When turning, the tires do not follow the path of your tow vehicle tires. The RV will make a
tighter turn than the tow vehicle. You must compensate for this action by carefully pulling
the tow vehicle out into the intersection further than you would normally so that the RV
clears the curb (or any parked vehicles along the curb).
Backing up
If there are no pull through sites at your camping destination, choose a level site and back
in carefully. BEFORE you park, exit your tow vehicle, and inspect that site conditions are
satisfactory.
• Check that you have plenty of vehicle clearance.
• Check that your path is free of obstacles. (ie., low-hanging tree limbs, posts, large rocks)
• Try to choose a site that is on the driver's side, so that you can easily see the rear of the
RV.
• A site on the passenger side is more difficult, since you back into the site on your blind
side.
• Position your tow vehicle and RV for backing into the site.
• Back up the RV slowly. Watch your tow vehicle mirrors and Back Up Camera (customer
supplied) carefully to help you guide the RV into the site.
• Have another person outside the RV to assist you until the RV is parked in the desired
position. Use cell phones or radios to communicate.
Parking
• After the RV is in the desired location, set the tow vehicle parking brake and place the
transmission in park. Turn OFF the ignition switch. Go outside and block the RV wheels
securely with wheel chocks. The wheel chocks can be wood blocks or purchased items
as long as they prevent the RV from rolling.
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ToW ing
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