Electrical; Loading; Maintenance; Towing Hitch - Tiffin Motorhomes GH1 2023 Owner's Manual

DO NOT disable the smoke detector for any transient, false alarm (e.g., cooking smoke, dusty furnace,
tobacco smoke). Ventilate the Van with fresh air and the alarm will reset on its own.

ELECTRICAL

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Careless handling of electrical components can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare, hands are wet, or standing in water.
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Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause personal injury.
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Do not attach an extension cord to the utility power cord.
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Do not use any electrical device that has had the ground pin removed.
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Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Replace fuses or circuit breakers with those of the same
size and amperage rating only. NEVER use a higher rated fuse or breaker.

LOADING

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Store or secure all loose items inside the Van before traveling. Possible overlooked items such
as canned goods or small appliances on the countertop, or freestanding furniture can become
dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop.
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Be aware of GVWR, GAWR, and individual load limit on each tire or set of duals.
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Never load the Van in excess of the gross vehicle weight rating or the gross axle weight rating
for either axle.

MAINTENANCE

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Do not remove the radiator cap while the engine and radiator are still hot. Always check the
coolant level visually using the see-through coolant reservoir.
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NEVER get beneath a vehicle that is held up by a jack only.
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Do not mix different construction types of tires on the vehicle. Replace tires with the exact
size, type, and load range.

TOWING HITCH

The Van is fully capable of towing typical motor vehicles.
The Phaeton is equipped with a 5,000 pound towing hitch (Error! Reference source not found.), and a
ssociated wiring connector.
The towing hitch features a standard 7 pin wiring connector. If desired, a trailer brake actuator can be
added. The plug for the actuator is located to the left of the steering column, underneath the dash.
The Van is capable of towing light loads, and instructions are in the chassis manufacturer's literature in
the Owner's Information Package provided with the Van.
The total weight of the Van and any vehicle towed by that Van must not exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR).
NOTICE. If drop hitch or receiver extension is added to coach, it reduces ton capacity by half.
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