Pre-Travel Checklist; Equipping For Travel; Travel Tips - Winnebago BRAVE Owner's Manual

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 re-
sult in vehicle damage.
Do not install a frame equalizing type
hitch on your vehicle.
See also - Trailer wiring connector, page 6-8.
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.)
TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
- 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 - Adjust for comfortable position and
- Mirrors - Adjust for maximum visibility from

EQUIPPING FOR TRAVEL

be taken in addition to the basic clothes, food and
recreational items. A checklist is provided for
your convenience. Remember, it is important to
distribute weight and store all heavy items near
the floor.

TRAVEL TIPS

motor home, you will pick up useful advice from
other motor home owners.
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.
SECTION 4
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.
lock in place.
driver's seat.
When beginning a trip, several items should
As you travel around the country in your
A number of suggestions can also be
4-3