Towing Procedures - Monaco 2009 Knight Owner's Manual

CAUTION
DO NOT use the towed vehicle for
jump-starting. The charging system
of the towed vehicle does not supply
the amperage necessary to jump-start
the motorhome. Voltage sensitive
equipment on the towed vehicle can be
damaged and render the towed vehicle
disabled.
When using an external electrical

source to connect to the chassis battery,
turn the main battery disconnect
switches OFF prior to hooking up the
jumper cables.
Hook up the cables then wait several

minutes to allow a surface charge to
build in the chassis battery before
attempting to start the engine.
Turn ON the battery disconnect

switches and attempt to start the
engine. DO NOT crank the engine
more than a few seconds.
After the engine has started, disconnect

the cables. Disconnect the negative
(-) cables before disconnecting the
positive (+) cables to prevent arcing.
If the engine does not crank, or cranks

slowly, DO NOT continue. Extensive
damage, fire or injury can occur. Obtain
help from a qualified technician.
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TOWINg pROcEDURES

If calling a towing company for service, it is
recommended to use a lowboy/landall type of
trailer. If a tow truck is used it needs to have
a support arm that goes under the motorhome
and secures to the front axle. Inform the tow
company of the axle weights and total weight
of the motorhome.
Other important information is the length
of the motorhome, number of passengers and
milepost location. Two tow trucks may be
necessary to tow the motorhome and to tow a
trailer or tow vehicle if it is not operational.
The towing company
may need to locate the
air nipple to release the
air brakes. The air nipple
is located in the front
generator compartment
and should be used
Air Nipple: Located
by towing personnel
in the front generator
only. Generally, if the
motorhome ever needs to be towed, use the
following instructions.
Secure any loose or protruding parts if

the motorhome is damaged.
Inspect the points of attachment on

a disabled motorhome. If attachment
points are damaged, select other
attachment points at a substantial frame
structural member.
DO NOT allow anyone to go under a

motorhome while it is being lifted by
towing equipment unless the disabled
motorhome is adequately supported by
safety stands.
DO NOT tow the motorhome from

the rear. Towing from the rear will
severely overload the front tires and
suspension, possibly resulting in tire
and/or front suspension failure. Rear
frame extensions are not designed to
support weight loads imposed by lifting
the motorhome from the rear.
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If the rear wheels are disabled, place

the motorhome on a flat bed trailer, or
use a heavy duty dolly under the rear
wheels and tow the motorhome from
the front.
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The drive shaft must be removed to

prevent damage to the transmission.
Secure end caps to prevent losing or
contaminating the needle bearings.
The mud flap may need to be removed

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to prevent damage due to limited
ground clearance.
compartment.
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