Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1983 Manual page 10

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SEWER HOSE
CAUTION
BE SURE THE WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS,
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES DOES NOT
CAUSE YOUR MOTOR HOME TO EXCEED
AXLE LOADS AND OVERALL VEHICLE
LOADS FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED,
IF IN DOUBT, WEIGH THE VEHICLE AT A
PUBLIC SCALE. SEE PARAGRAPH ON
"WEIGHING".
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MIRRORS
e. Check that the 115-volt power supply cord is properly
stowed in its compartment. A power supply cord adapter
will be required in some camping areas. Be sure to use
adapters which provide proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable fire extinguisher is secured in
the mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as
garden hose type approved for 125 psi) are on board.
It may be desirable to check ahead with specific
campsites where you plan to stop for any special
adapters which may be required.
i.
Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing
Section.)
j. Start the refrigerator a day ahead of time, so it will
be cold for your trip. The refrigerator will stay cold
for several hours after being turned off, while
traveling. Be sure to relight it when parked at your
campsite.
• Check to see that drain line cap and holding tank knife
valve(s) are closed and secured. Add a holding tank
chemical to a few gallons of water in your body waste
holding tank. (See Plumbing Section).
• Check all stop lights, running lights, turn signals, back-up
lights, mirrors.
• Put motor home contents in "travel" condition.
a. Secure any loose objects. which could shift while
traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place I ids on all
containers holding liquids, for example), then
I atch refrigerator door.
c. Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured
and the doors latched.
· d. Be sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
• Adjust the driver's seat to the most comfortable
position, then adjust the side view mirrors for max-
imum visibility. ,
• Fill the fuel tank(s) and give special attention to the
. operation of the fuel tank switch-over valve (if
the optional auxiliary fuel tank is installed). Your
motor home is designed to use only the fuel recom-
mended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. I tis .
recommended that you use fuel from the auxiliary tank