Planning And Preparation - Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1983 Manual

Camping trips and recreational living can
save more energy (and money)'than you
think. Turn your home living systems
(heating, air conditioning, etc.) to
minimum while you're gone. If yoLi pian
an extended trip, turn unneeded systems
completely off. An unoccupied house
doesn't need to consume as much energy
as an occupied one. So remember to "turn
your house off".
WARNING.
ALWAYS EXTINGUISH PILOT LIGHTS
AND OPEN FLAMES ON YOUR APPLI·
ANCES BEFORE FILLING YOUR GASO-
LINE TANK(S).
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
Plan your trip and organize all preparations before you
leave. Proper preparation is the key to getting the most
enjoyment from your motor home. The following suggestions
are provided as a guide. Review them carefully before start-
ing on your first trip. Refer to the list when on trips and
make note of items forgotten to make subsequent trips even
more enjoyable.
·Plan your route carefully. Consult maps and guidebooks.
Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability or other circumstances .
1
• BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY
FOR TRAVEL. Check the following items:
a. Check all fluids including:
Motor Home Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission Fluid
Power Steering Fluid
Radiator Recovery System Reservoir Level
Master Cylinder Brake Fluid
Battery Electrolyte Level .
Windshield Washer Reservoir Level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. (See Chassis Operator's
Manual for Torque Specifications). Examine all tires
for road damage, then inflate to the proper pressure
as recommended for tl)e tire size and the operating
conditions appropriate for your motor home as directed
in the Chassis Operator's Manual. In using your Chassis
Operator's Manual, note that tire pressures are given
for cold tires used under normal driving and load
conditions. Always refer to the procedures applicable to
your motor home. .
c. Check oil level in the generator power plant (if
installed). Refer to instructions and maintenance
manual provided by the generator manufacturer for
other pre-use service requirements applicable to this
equipment. Check that extra oil and other service
supplies are provided for the generator power plant if
the motor home is to be used for extended periods.
d. Check that jack, jack handle and lug wrench are
properly stowed.
NOTE: The chassis lugwrench may not fit the spare
tire bolts. Be sure you have the proper size wrench to
remove the spare tire.