Loading Tips - Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 Owner's Manual

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MOTOR HOME LOADING
Since you may load your motor home differently for different trips, loading
and weight patterns will change. Periodically reweigh your motor home and
log the weights in the back of this manual. Refer to youdog as you prepare to
load for future trips.
Loading Tips
• Do not load heavy items in upper cabinets.
• Secure and brace items so they won't move during travel,
thereby shifting the load.
• Do not load heavy items near either end of the 11lOtorhome
or on the bumpers.
• Adjust cargo storage to keep tlie side to side-loads as equal
as possible.
• Fresh water and waste water weigh over 8 pounds per
gallon. Carry only as much water as needed fonravel use
or to balance the load, and whenever possible, empty the
holding tanks
befo~e
traveling.
• Make a loading diagram Of your properly loaded motor
home. This diagram and your loading log will help you
locate where specific items are stored, andwill help speed
the loading process.
• Store emergency items ill a readily accessible location.
Include a fire extinguishel; tools, first aid kit, rain gem;
flashlight, highway warning devices, Ilnd an electric cord
with light.
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