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Remember that your motor home is heavier than a car,
making it less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also,
because of its greater side surface area, it is more easily
affected by cross winds. Allow extra distances for pass-
ing and stopping, and drive at a moderate speed,
particularly in traffic and in gusty wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if
done with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descending hills and always
operate in the proper transmission range. Downshift on
hills to avoid overheating or undue engine loads. Down-
shift when descending grades. Engine braking power
will help control vehicle speed, and relieve some of the
strain on the brakes.
Mountain driving or desert temperatures can put ex-
treme demands on drive train components - especially
the transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you
may need to turn off the vehicle air conditioner to
improve engine and transmission cooling.
Be aware of the extra height of your motor home. Check
for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions
whenever you drive or park. Avoid low overhangs when
pulling in for service. Always check overhead clear-
ances of overpasses and bridges. This may be particu-
larly important if you drive with the overhead vents open
or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air condi-
tioner, roof rack, CB orTVlradio antenna. Before leaving
on a trip, check your route. Some tunnels prohibit motor
homes with LP gas systems.
When parking parallel to a curb, be sure to allow for
poles or obstructions as the front and rear portions olthe
motor home swing wider than an automobile. When
parking on an incline, turn the front wheels into the curb
in the direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. When
parking, always shift the transmission to PARK ("P") and
set the parking brake, if applicable.
WARNING
DO NOT PARK OR IDLE THE MOTOR HOME
OVER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH
AS TALL GRASS OR DRIED LEAVES. THIS
IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF THE EX-
HAUST SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN PROP-
ERLY MAINTAINED. COMBUSTIBLE MATE-
RIALS MAY CATCH FIRE FROM THE HOT
EXHAUST GASES, SOOT OR SPARKS THAT
COULD ESCAPE THROUGH CORROSION
HOLES OR CRACKS.
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If operating, parking or idling your vehicle off-road is
unavoidable, as is often the case in recreational use:
Be aware that combustible materials could catch' fire
from the vehicle's hot exhaust system.
Avoid driving your vehicle through or over combustible
materials such as leaves, grass, vegetation or stubble
high enough to touch, catch or collect on its hot exhaust
system.
Parking or idling should be done only in an area where
there are no combustible materials under the vehicle.
REAR VIEW VIDEO MONITOR
(IF EQUIPPED)
Your motor home may be equipped with an optional rear
view video monitor. The camera is located at the top rear
olthe motor home. The rear view picture is displayed on
a screen on the motor home instrument panel. The
monitor screen may be overlaid with a distance scale
reference which gives approximate distance of objects
to the rear of the motor home.
To operate the video monitor, the ignition switch must be
on and the gear shift in reverse. To override normal
operation, the ignition switch must be on and power on
at the monitor.
Using the video monitor will take practice. Always allow
more space for maneuvering until you are comfortable
with the system. Check the side-mounted mirrors often
while driving and especially during lane changes and
when backing up.
CAUTION
The rear view video monitor system pro-
vides a general view of the road and objects
to the rear of the motor home. Your percep-
tion of this view and the relationships of
objects to the motor home and each other
will be different from that seen in a rear view
mirror. Light conditions and the adjustment
of the screen controls will also affect your
perception. Always use the side-mounted
rear view mirrors with the video monitor
system.
The camera lens is exposed to road dirt and will get dirty
often. Clean the camera lens and monitor screen with a
quality glass cleaner and non-abrasive cloth or towel.
FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
See the Chassis Operator's Manual in the Owner's
Information Package for fuel recommendations. The
optional generator is designed to run on the same fuel
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