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Always observe the speed limit.
Remember that for every 10 miles over
50 miles per hour, you could be using
between 10% - 15% more fuel.
Drive at an easy pace,avoiding jackrabbit
starts. Try to pace your driving to avoid
red lights.
Under-infl"ted tires can cause a 2% loss in
fuel for every pound of pressure under the
recommended pressure.
Misaligned wheels cause drag that robs fuel
economy. If you see uneven tire wear,
have front-end alignment checked,
ON THE ROAD
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once you become accustomed to the feel of the controls and the
reference points from the driver's seat, you will find driving the
motor home comparable to driving your family car. Become
familiar with the position of the motor home in traffic, and be
cautious when maneuvering to allow for the length and width of
th'e vehicle. Always allow extra room to corner and to change
lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often .
Orive with consideration on the highway, observing all speed and
safety regulations. The best cruising speed of your motor home
will vary with road and weather conditions.
Remember that your motor home is heavier than a car, making it
less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also, because of its
greater side surface area, it is more easily affected by cross
winds: Allow extra distances for passing and stopping, and drive
at a moderate speed, particularly in traffic and in gusty wind
conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if done with
reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle speeds when
ascending or, descending hills and always operate in the proper
transmission range. Downshift on hills to avoid overheating or
undue engine loads. Oownshift when descending grades. Engine
' . braking power will help control vehicle speed, .and relieve some
of the strain on the brakes.
Road conditions, terrain, weather, and other driving factors are
sometimes unpredictable, and mountain driving or desert
temperatures can put extreme demands on drivetrain components
- especially the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions
you m2y need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to improve
engine and transmission cooling.
Allow for the extra height of your motor home and avoid
areas having low overhead clearance. Check for lOW-hanging
tree branches or other obstructions whenever you drive or
park. Avoid low roofs when pulling in for service. This may
be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents
open or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air conditioner,
roof rack, or TV/radio/CB antenna.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for poles
or obstructions as the front and rear portions of the motor
home swing wider than an automobile. When parking on an
incline, turn the front wheels into the curb in the direction of
the roll to aid the parking brake. Always shift the transmission
to PARK (P)and set the parking brake when parking.
MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS
• Read and understand the chassis operator's manual.
• When bac',ing the motor home, have a person stand to the
rear on the driver's side, if possible, to guide you.
• .Before departing on a trip, check your routes. Remember,
. : some tunnels prohibit motor homes with LP gas systems.
• Drive at moderate speeds, particularly
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traffic and 'in gusty
wind conditions
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