Emergency Roadside Procedures - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

Fill fresh water tank, then disconnect
fresh water hose from source. Store
hose with end cap in place. If applicable,
remove the hose protection water pressure
regulator from the city water faucet.
Turn shore power breaker off and
disconnect shore line. Wind up and store
shore cord. Secure door.
Inspect fl uid level in oil bath hubs (if
applicable) and check all tire pressures.
Secure all compartment doors.
Inspect tires and wheels.
Check for fl uid leaks under and around
the motorhome.
Engine Checklist:
Inspect the engine, transmission and the
engine compartment for fl uid leaks.
Inspect the area under the motorhome
for fl uid leaks or puddles.
Check all fl uid levels: oil, antifreeze,
transmission, hydraulic fl uid and
washer fl uid.
Inspect belts and hoses for wear.
Inspect wiring for loose, frayed or
corroded connections.
Start engine and listen for unusual noise.
Inspect gauges and controls for proper
operation.
Interior Checklist:
If applicable, retract leveling jacks and
allow the air suspension to obtain proper
ride height.
Clear the slide room path, clean the fl oor
and move the driver seat forward. After
confi rming bay doors are closed, retract
the slide room.
NOTE:
Ignition must be OFF and the park
brake set to extend the slide-out room.
The slide-out room can be retracted
with the ignition on; however, the jacks
must be retracted and the motorhome
supported by the air suspension before
operating the slide-out.
Secure and fasten all interior doors. Lock
the shower door.
Close roof vents and windows.
Secure all loose, heavy or sharp objects
in case of a sudden stop.
Close all cabinet doors and drawers.
Turn off interior lights.
Turn off the water pump.
Check the fuel level gauge and all other
dash gauges for operation and correct
level indications.
Departure Checklist:
Check items in storage bays to ensure
shifting or damage of items will not occur.
Look around, above and under the
motorhome for obstructions. Check for
debris stuck between the rear dual tires.
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Outside compartment doors should be
closed and locked.
Check operation of all exterior
lights, headlamp, taillamp, brake and
clearance lights.
Secure all awning travel locks.
Ensure jack pad is clear of debris when
retracting hydraulic jacks. Loose rocks,
gravel and debris can be thrown from the
jack pad and can possibly damage the
tow car.
Secure and lock the entry door for travel.
Pull forward out of the campsite.
Ensure the site is clean and no items
are forgotten.

EMERGENCY ROADSIDE PROCEDURES

If an emergency situation occurs, use the
appropriate braking technique and pull off
the roadway a safe distance from traffi c (if
possible). Set the parking brake and turn on
the hazard warning fl ashers, especially when
parked alongside traffi c lanes. In the event of an
emergency stop due to a mechanical breakdown
or other motorhome related problems, contact
the manufacturer's customer support or an
emergency service provider.
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