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Section 10 - Miscellaneous Information
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TOWING WITH YOUR MOTORHOME
Towing a car, truck or sport utility vehicle behind a motorhome is becom-
ing more popular than ever among RV owners. Towing improperly can be very
expensive in premature wear and damage. Below are some tips to help make
your towing experience safer and more trouble free.
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Is the tow bar properly connected? Are pins & clips properly secured?
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Check for any indications of damage to the bar or bracket?
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Check all nuts and bolts tightness?
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Are safety cables hooked up? Are they crossed under the coupler and
properly attached to the towed vehicle and motorhome?
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Is the wiring connected? Are all of the lights functioning properly on both
vehicles?
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Is the transmission in the proper gear for towing?
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If necessary, is the driveshaft disengaged?
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If equipped, has braking system for towed vehicle been properly con-
nected and tested?
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Is towed vehicle's parking brake released?
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Is ignition in the first ON position allowing the steering wheel to turn
freely?
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Is the towed vehicle locked for towing? Do you have a spare key?
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Have you followed your vehicle manufacturer's instructions for towing?
F
T
ORETRAVEL
OWING
The superstructure of a Foretravel motorhome is rated for 10,000 pounds tow-
ing and 1,000 pounds tongue weight.
The customer is advised to consult the tow bar manufacturer's rated load to in-
sure that these loads are not exceeded.
A
B
UXILIARY
RAKES
Each U.S. State and Canadian Province has specific and individual regulations
regarding towed vehicle auxiliary brakes. The customer is advised to contact
the Department of Public Safety, or its equivalent, in his/her home state for fur-
ther information.
C
C
AMPGROUND
The "golden rule" should never be forgotten in the campground. Being
considerate of your neighbors will help make friends. A few of the "do's and
don'ts" for consideration are:
1. Good Housekeeping - place all litter in proper receptacles and leave your
site neat and clean.
2. Don't let your water line or sewer line leak.
Rev. 08-02
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EQUIREMENTS
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Foretravel Owners Manual
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