Pre-Travel Checklist; Travel Tips - Winnebago Sunflyer Manual

lower gear to control vehicle speed. Avoid pro-
longed or frequent application of brakes which
could cause overheating and brake failure.
WARNING
For safety towing and vehicle han-
dling, maintain proper trailer weight
distribution.
The total weight of the motor home
and the vehicle towed must not
exceed the Gross Combined Vehicle
Weight rating. Contact the chassis
manufacturer to obtain the Gross
Combined Vehicle Weight rating for
your chassis.
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may
result in vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.
See also - Trailer wiring connector, page 6-10.
PRE-TRAVEL CHECK LIST
Before starting the engine to leave on a trip, be
sure your motor home has been properly pre-
pared and maintained. This will ensure an enjoy-
able trip and help avoid delays. Use this checklist
as a guide.
- Fluid Levels - Check and fill if necessary:
· engine oil
· transmission
· power steering
· radiator
· brake
· battery
· windshield washer
- Wheel Lug Nuts - Check for tightness
- Tires - Check for proper cold inflation pres-
sures as specified on the Vehicle Certifica-
tion Label.
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
- Drive Belts - Check for proper condition and
- 110-Volt Generator (Optional) - Check oil
- Fire Extinguisher - Make sure it is fully
- Lights - Make sure all exterior lights operate.
- Sewer and Water Supply Hose - Unhook and
- TV Antenna - Make certain the TV antenna is
- Loose Items Inside the Motor Home - Store
- Pilot Lights - Make sure all pilots are off.
- Fuel Tanks - Check level.
- Water Tank - Fill with fresh water.
- Exterior Door and Step - Make sure doors are
- Seats - Adjusted for comfortable position and
- Mirrors - Adjust for maximum visibility from

TRAVEL TIPS

As you travel around the country in your
motor home, you will pick up useful advice from
other motor home owners.
A number of suggestions can also be obtained
by reading articles and regular columns in out-
door and camping magazines. Some magazines
and publishing companies print an annual park
and campground directory. These can be found
at your local news stand or RV supply dealer.
Here are a few travel tips to begin with.
1. Always check for sufficient clearance. Know
2. Always fill the fresh water tank at an ap-
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tension (not cracked, frayed, or loose, etc.)
level in generator engine.
WARNING
Never check oil level in generator
while engine is operating.
charged and secured in mounting bracket.
store.
lowered and seated in its support cradle.
or secure items.
closed, locked and step retracted.
locked in place.
driver's seat.
the height and width of your unit.
proved potable water filling facility or a
known purified drinking water source. Taste
the water before filling the water tank in an
unfamiliar location. The water in some areas
may contain an undesirable taste. Do not use
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