Safety - Road Bear RV Class C 19-22' Manual

1.3. Safety

The following information is provided to make you are aware of the basic
requirements to operate your motor home safely. Please read before you take off
and enjoy your trip.
- The motor home is substantially wider, longer, higher and heavier than a car.
These differences do call for special driving procedures.
- Always utilize factory installed seat belts while vehicle is in motion.
- Do not occupy any seats, beds or overhead bunks (cab over) without any seat
belts while vehicle is in motion.
- Secure any loose equipment before you take off.
- Always get help before parking or backing up → do not depend on mirrors only
when backing up! Have someone outside of the motor home checking for
overhead clearance, side clearance and obstacles even when equipped with
rearview monitor.
- Be aware of the total height (12-13ft.) of your vehicle and verify clearance of
any low object before attempting to pass beneath.
- Lock all doors when vehicle is in motion.
- Emergency window exits are not to be opened except for emergencies.
- Exhaust ports of furnace, water heater and generator are extremely hot when in
use. Do not touch to prevent burns!
- Showers are very slippery when wet and not for utilization while coach is in
motion.
- Roof tops are dangerous. Generally renters should not access the roof
area!
- Never attempt to change a tire on your vehicle. Always contact roadside
assistance. They will send someone to change it for you.
- Use caution or stop if necessary when traveling in high wind condition. Do not
ignore wind warnings.
- Leave enough space to the vehicle in front of you. The motor home is much
heavier than a car and takes longer to perform a full stop.
- The rear of the motor home swings out and cuts corners when you make turns
- Drive slowly over humps, bumps, rough terrain and other obstacles of this kind.
Be sure to clear obstacles with the back wheels also.
- Shut off all equipment (furnace, water heater, refrigerator, stove and generator)
while refueling gasoline or propane.
- Motor homes can be a target of thieves. When leaving the motor home do lock
all doors, windows, close all curtains and hang the privacy curtain. Do not
leave cameras, radios, etc. lying out where they can be seen.
Failure to follow the above safety information may result in injury or death. Follow
all local, state and national speed laws. Plan your route and know your vehicle
limitations.
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