SAFETY
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Before using your motorhome, especially for the first time or after a long period of non-use, read all the
instructions in the Owner’s Manual and the chassis-manufacturer’s manual thoroughly. There are
several safety considerations that you must be aware of and follow while your motorhome is in motion.
These safety considerations, as well as others meant to preclude any damage to the motorhome, are
listed in this chapter. Besides the driver, it would be helpful for the passengers to be familiar with these
safety considerations and precautions too.
Before your motorhome is to be towed, be sure
that you have read the entire Owner’s Manual and
that you fully understand the equipment on your
motorhome and how to use that equipment safely.
GENERAL WARNINGS
In general, several “common-sense” safety precautions must be taken every time the motorhome is to be
used on the road. These precautions include:
Only seats with seat belts must be used while the motorhome is in motion; the seat belts should be
worn by all people (driver and passengers) in the motorhome at that time.
While the motorhome is moving, lock all seats in the forward-facing position to provide maximum
safety for the users.
While the motorhome is moving, no one (e.g., young children) inside should ever stand or kneel on
the seats.
In the majority of states, it is the law that seat belts must be used (fastened snugly about the chest
and hip areas), anytime the motorhome is in motion, to provide desired protection in the event of a
crash.
Any fire extinguishers must be inspected on a monthly basis to ensure that each extinguisher is
properly charged and ready for operation.
Any smoke and/or carbon monoxide (CO)/liquid propane (LP) alarms must be regularly inspected
and tested. If being used for the first time, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm must be properly activated
and fresh batteries installed before the motorhome is placed into service. Never sleep in a
motorhome not having functional smoke and/or CO/LP alarms.
While the motorhome is moving, the sleeping facilities are not to be used.
Be sure to be familiar with all emergency exits (doors, emergency window). Do not use the
emergency window as a routine exit; this is strictly to be used for emergency purposes only.
Movement inside the motorhome should be minimized while the motorhome is in motion.
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