Towing & Leveling - VANLEIGH PINECREST Owner's Manual

To improve safe driving and help protect against injury, please follow these recommendations:
Keep the RV and tow vehicle tires properly inflated, and replace the tires BEFORE they are excessively worn.
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• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt and obey all traffic laws.
• DO NOT exceed the posted speed limit.
• Many states have lower speed limits for tow vehicle/RV combinations.
• ALWAYS be a courteous and alert driver.
• Watch out for other drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians.
• Pay attention to traffic and road conditions.
• BEFORE changing lanes, check the outside rearview mirrors for other vehicles and use your turn signals.
• Leave room for sudden braking and other unexpected events.
• ALWAYS use the daytime running lights on your tow vehicle to increase visibility to other drivers.
• NEVER drive when you are sleepy or tired.
• NEVER drive when alcohol, drugs or medication have affected your judgment, reflexes or alertness.
• Adverse weather conditions or extreme terrain may affect your tow vehicle's performance and handling.
• DO NOT use the tow vehicle's cruise control on icy, wet, or winding roads; or any other traffic situations where
a constant speed could be dangerous.
Propane Safety
• ALWAYS shut OFF the propane system at the LP cylinder BEFORE you travel.
• If you drive with the propane system ON, the dangers are greatly increased in the event of an accident or fire.
• While you travel, most refrigerators will keep food cold or frozen for eight hours without running.
R V D R I V I N G S C H O O L S & S E M I N A R S
If you have any concerns about driving while towing a RV, consult an expert for specific RV driver education. There are
private RV schools and some RV owner's organizations that offer driving seminars. The schedules and locations of the
various RV driver education seminars and schools can be researched through RV-related publications and websites.
Please use caution when using websites as a resource tool. Verify the information is from a credited and reliable
source in the RV industry, and pertains to your specific RV. If in doubt, contact your dealer for assistance.
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