Pre-Travel Checklist; Travel Tips - Winnebago 2004 Itasca Sunstar Owner's Manual

SECTION 4
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
CAUTION
Exceeding any of the recommended
gross vehicle weight ratings may re-
sult in vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.
See also - Trailer wiring connector in Section
6.
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.
- Drive Belts - Check for proper condition and
tension (not cracked, frayed, or loose, etc.)
- 110-Volt Generator (Optional) - Check oil
level in generator engine.
WARNING
Never check oil level in generator
while engine is operating.
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- Fire Extinguisher - Make sure it is fully
charged and secured in mounting bracket.
- Lights - Make sure all exterior lights operate.
- Sewer and Water Supply Hose - Unhook and
store.
- TV Antenna - Make certain the TV antenna is
lowered and seated in its support cradle.
- Loose Items Inside the Motor Home - Store
or secure items.
- 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
closed, locked and step retracted.
- Seats - Adjusted for comfortable position and
locked in place.
- Mirrors - Adjust for maximum visibility from
driver's seat.

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 outdoor and camping magazines. Some maga-
zines 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
the height and width of your unit.
2. Always fill the fresh water tank at an ap-
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
a new hose to fill the water tank. It can leave
a distinct rubber or vinyl taste.
3. Showers can take a lot of water. Conserve
water by taking a "Sea Shower". This is done
by wetting down, turning off the water, soap-
ing thoroughly and then rinsing.
4. Dump sewage only at approved dumping sta-
tions.