General Drivi L1 G Tips - Fleetwood 1993 American Eagle Owner's Manual

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. DRIVING
& VEHICLE
CONTROL
General Driving Tips
RememberAb.at your~motorhciri1eis heavier thana .car, making it less
maneuverable and harder to stop. Also, because ofitsgreater side surface area,
it is more easily affected by cross winds. Allow extra distancesfor passing and
stopping, and drive atamoderatespeed, particularly in traffic and in gusty
wind conditions. . . , . . . .
Be aware of the extra heightofyour mdtorhom,e.Checkfor low hanging
tree branches or other
obstruc~tions
whenever yoU drive or park. Avoid low
overhangs when pulling in for service.
Alwayscheck~verheadclearances
of .
overpasses and bridges. Before leaving
on
a trip; check your route. Some
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tunnels prohibit motor homes withLPgas systems;.
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When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for poles or ubstructions
as the front and rear portions of the motor home. swing wider than an
automobile. When parking on an incline, tum the front wheels into the curb in
the direction of theroll to aid the parking brake. When parking set the parking
b r a k e . · ' .
WARNING
Do not park
or idle the motor home over combustible
materials slJch as tall grass or
dried leaves.
This is
particularly important if the exhaust system has not
been properly maintained. Combustible materials
may catch fire from the hot exhaust gases, soot or
sparks that could escape through corrosion holes or
cracks.
©
1992 Fleetwood Enterprises Inc.
American Eagle
ISSUE DATE:
9/92 All rights reserved