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The electric brakes are designed to work with
the tow vehicle brakes. To maintain proper
braking performance, both the RV and tow
vehicle brakes must be used together. Separate
use
of
the
braking
accelerated wear and damage.
When your RV is new, it is impossible to
adjust the brake shoes precisely. It takes
approximately 1,000 miles and/or 50 medium
to heavy stops to "burnish" fit or "seat" the
shoes to the brake drum. After the initial
break-in period your brake shoes must be
adjusted accurately for best performance
and increased durability.
Braking system components include:
Tow vehicle battery
Brake controller
Wire harness/connector plug
Auxiliary batteries (customer supplied)
Breakaway switch
Tow vehicle battery
The tow vehicle battery is the primary source of
power for your RV's electric brake operation. To
ensure available power when needed, keep
your tow vehicle battery and charging system
working properly.
Brake controller (customer supplied)
The brake controller should be installed in the
tow vehicle to work in conjunction with the RV
electric brakes. Consult with your dealer or the
brake controller manufacturer to decide what is
right for your towing combination.
systems
will
cause
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
L
Y
RV
OADING
OUR
Never load the RV in excess of the GAWR
for either axle. Overloading your RV may
result in adverse handling characteristics
and damage to the chassis.
Decide on the various items of food,
clothing, equipment and other supplies you
will need for the length and destination of
your trip. Store and secure all loose items
inside the RV before traveling. Overlooked
items such as canned goods, or small
appliances on the countertop, cooking pans
on the range or free-standing furniture items
can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop.
DO NOT EXCEED YOUR GVWR! This
means you should weigh your RV as
loaded for your normal travel to determine
the actual weight. If you exceed the
GVWR, you MUST remove items from the
RV, or drain liquids, then re-weigh the
vehicle to ensure you have achieved a safe
weight. Do not travel with full grey/black
holding tanks. This not only wastes gas
but, depending upon the location of the
grey or black holding tanks, can affect
handling characteristics.
Distribute cargo side-to-side so the weight
on each tire does not exceed one-half of the
GAWR for either axle. For traveling safety, it
is recommended you purchase tie down
straps to secure appliances or furniture.
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