Backing Up A Motorhome - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

Menu: Press to enter or exit main menu
mode. Functions that can be adjusted include
brightness, contrast, color, tint, initial setup,
auto-scan, split screen and distance markers.
Select: Press button to sequence through input
channels. The Select button is also used to select
a highlighted function or option setting.
Up/Down: Adjusts rear camera position
upward and downward. In addition, while in
the Menu mode, the Up/Down button navigates
through the available menu options.
Day/Night: Press button to change setting for
daylight or nighttime driving conditions
Volume (+/-): Adjusts volume. In addition,
while in the Menu mode, the "-" and "+" button
adjusts settings and navigates through the
available menu options.
NOTE:
The rear camera view will automatically
display when the transmission is placed
in reverse if the monitor is on.
NOTE:
On motorhomes equipped with optional
side cameras, the camera views will
automatically change with turn signal
activation.
INFORMATION:
For more detailed instructions,
consult the OEM manual or visit the
manufacturer's website at
www.asaelectronics.com.
To Display the Aladdin System:
Press the select
button on the Aladdin
controller to display
the main menu.
Press the up and
down buttons to scroll
through the main
menu. Press the select
button to enter a menu
option and left to exit.
To Display Camera Views:
Press the select button on the Aladdin
controller to display the main menu.
Press the "Select" button on the monitor
repeatedly to change camera views. The
monitor will display each input channel
separately, and then will display a split-
screen, tri-screen and quad-screen view.

BACKING UP A MOTORHOME

Whether a long time owner of recreational
vehicles or just starting out, backing up can be
a challenge. Following some simple guidelines
may help reduce that challenge. When backing
up, the driver (pilot) should be comfortable
using the mirrors, the back-up camera and
the co-pilot's directions (ground guide) for
assistance. Practice backing up with the co-
pilot's guidance in a large, unobstructed parking
lot. Backing up is a team effort.
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The backing process should begin while the
motorhome is in forward motion. Maneuver
the motorhome to align with the chosen site.
Aligning the motorhome with the site after the
backing process begins may require more than
one attempt. When the motorhome is properly
aligned with the site, the parking area will be
visible in both mirrors. Use road markings as
reference points when possible.
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When pull-through sites are not available,
pick a solid, level site on the left side for a
better fi eld of vision using the roadside mirror.
If the site is on the right, use the curbside mirror
for backing up, but stay aware of blind spots.
Get out and walk the area prior to backing in.
Look for potential hazards or obstacles that
may damage the motorhome. If the site is
satisfactory, prepare to back in carefully. Have
the co-pilot provide guidance using the fi ve
hand signals. Use of walkie-talkies will also aid
in guidance.
The co-pilot will perform just as important a
job as the driver. When guiding the driver, the
co-pilot should be located safely at the left rear
corner of the motorhome, facing forward, while
remaining visible in the roadside mirror at all
times. The co-pilot should make a conscious
effort to maintain sight of the driver through the
roadside mirror as the motorhome maneuvers.
If the driver loses sight of the co-pilot, stop the
backing up process until the co-pilot returns to
view. To avoid mishaps, the co-pilot should be
focused only on what the driver is doing, with
brief observation moments. If necessary, stop
the backing up process to have co-pilot inspect
other areas or angles of concern.
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