SAFETY
Never leave the driver’s seat unattended while the motorhome is in motion.
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
For your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “checklist” designed to
ensure your safety while driving:
Clean all windows, mirrors, and light lenses
(front, back, and sides) to ensure that you can
“see” and “be seen.”
Reposition any mirrors or other fixtures to
provide an unobstructed view (front, back, and
sides) from the driver’s seat.
Remove or secure all loose fixtures (e.g.,
awnings, flags, antennas, portable lights) to
keep them from falling from the motorhome
when the vehicle is in motion.
Make a “walk-around” visual inspection of the
motorhome to note any irregularities (e.g.,
loose trim) or problems (e.g., low tires); correct noted problems accordingly.
Check all exterior storage-compartment and generator-compartment doors to make sure that they are
properly latched. If need be, check inside all exterior compartments to make sure that all cargo and
equipment are properly secured so that they do not work loose and become hazards during sudden
starts and stops.
Check the tires for proper inflation (i.e., cold-inflation pressure: 100 psig). If the motorhome has not
been used recently, make sure that the “cold-inflation” pressure is maintained. If the motorhome has
recently been used, make sure that the “hot inflation” pressure (see the tire-manufacturer’s literature
to determine appropriate “hot inflation” pressure) is maintained. All tire pressures must be within 1-2
pounds (psi) of each other.
Examine wheel lug nuts to ensure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts are found to be loose, first
check the fit of the wheel to the hub to make sure the wheel is mounted properly, which would
produce a “wobbly” wheel when the motorhome is in motion, and then tighten the lug nuts.
Check all fluid levels (e.g., engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power-steering fluid, brake fluid,
battery fluid [if applicable], windshield-washer solvent) to ensure that correct levels are maintained.
Fill any low reservoirs, as needed.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE any other fluids for specified oils, transmission fluid, brake fluid, or other
hydraulic fluids—substitutions are not acceptable and can void warranties.
Before starting the motorhome engine, make sure all lines (e.g., water, sewer) and electrical power
cords are disconnected and properly stowed.
Ensure that the levelling jacks are in the “travel” position and antennas are securely docked.
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