Storing Cargo - SAFARI Trek 2002 Owner's Manual

• If you have a diesel engine, clean the fuel/water separator.
• Make sure that all scheduled maintenance for your chassis has been performed.
• Check that all lights, including the driving lights, are operational.
• Adjust the mirrors.
• Check the windshield washer fluid reservoir and make sure wiper blades are clean,
grease-free, and that the rubber is intact.
• Fill the water tank and make sure the waste tanks are empty. After the tank has been
filled, purge the water lines, then open all faucets - both hot and cold. Allow time for the
water heater to fill and then shut off each faucet as the flow becomes steady and free
from air. After the last faucet is shut off the pump should then shut down.
• Fill the LP-Gas tank. Test the appliances before leaving home.
• Test the generator.
• Make sure you have the following items in your coach: sewer connection hose, water fill
hose, shore line power cable and awning rod
• Fill the fuel tank if necessary.
In addition to these items, read the Before Leaving section at the end of this chapter for
an additional list of items to check before driving your coach.

Storing Cargo

It is important to remember there is a limit to your coach's storage capacity. You may
want to pack as lightly as possible to allow for additional storage during your trip. It is
often easier to buy things at your destination rather than to discard items to make room
for other things.
While packing your coach, keep two things in mind: turning and braking. For optimum
handling, the load will need to be evenly distributed side-to-side and front-to-back.
When loading your coach, please follow these guidelines:
• Be sure to distribute the cargo weight evenly from side-to-side and front-to-back. This
practice will prevent both handling problems and uneven stress on the components
throughout the life of the coach.
• Heavy items should be stored near the rear axle, lighter items stored toward the front.
• In order to maintain a low center of gravity and to prevent the coach from being top
heavy, store light items in the overhead cabinets and heavier items near the floor. This
practice will also reduce sway
• Secure loose items to prevent weight shifting that could affect the balance of your vehicle.
Make sure all items are fastened down - safe from quick turns, bumps, and sudden stops.
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