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SECTION 4
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
NOTE: If you tow a car or trailer that weighs
over 1,000 lbs., it must be equipped with
automatically activated brakes. See the
Towing Guidelines for Winnebago
Industries motor homes included in your
InfoCase for maximum towing capacity
and GCWR for your chassis.
Before descending a steep or long grade when
towing a trailer, reduce speed and shift into a
lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid pro-
longed or frequent application of brakes which
could cause overheating and brake failure.
WARNING
For safety towing and vehicle han-
dling, maintain proper trailer weight
distribution.
The total weight of the motor home
and the vehicle towed must not
exceed the Gross Combined Vehicle
Weight rating. Contact the chassis
manufacturer to obtain the Gross
Combined Vehicle Weight rating for
your chassis.
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may re-
sult in vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.
See also - Trailer wiring connector, page 6-9.
PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Before starting the engine to leave on a trip, be
sure your motor home has been properly pre-
pared and maintained. This will ensure an enjoy-
able trip and help avoid delays. Use this checklist
as a guide.
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- Fluid Levels - Check and fill if necessary:
· engine oil
· transmission
· power steering
· radiator
· brake
· battery
· windshield washer
- Wheel Lug Nuts - Check for tightness
- Tires - Check for proper cold inflation pres-
sures as specified on the Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label.
- Drive Belts - Check for proper condition and
tension (not cracked, frayed, or loose, etc.)
- 110-Volt Generator (Optional) - Check oil
level in generator engine.
WARNING
Never check oil level in generator
while engine is operating.
- Fire Extinguisher - Make sure it is fully
charged and secured in mounting bracket.
- Lights - Make sure all exterior lights operate.
- Sewer and Water Supply Hose - Unhook and
store.
- TV Antenna - Make certain the TV antenna
and/or satellite dish are lowered and seated in
their support cradles.
- Loose Items Inside the Motor Home - Store
or secure items.
- Pilot Lights - Make sure all pilots are off.
- Fuel Tanks - Check level.
- Water Tank - Fill with fresh water.
- Exterior Door and Step - Make sure doors are
closed, locked and step retracted.
- Seats - Adjust for comfortable position and
lock in place.
- Mirrors - Adjust for maximum visibility from
driver's seat.
EQUIPPING FOR TRAVEL
When beginning a trip, several items should
be taken in addition to the basic clothes, food and
recreational items. A checklist is provided for
your convenience. Remember, it is important to
distribute weight and store all heavy items near
the floor.
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