Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Automobile Accessories Keystone RV
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1 1 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling T owing Guidelines Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your fth-wheel and travel-trailer . A recreational vehicle with the cargo distributed properly will result in efcient, trouble-free towing.
12 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling Federal Certification Label Location The Federal Certication T ag on your fth-wheel or travel-trailer can be located on the road side (off-door side) near the front of the unit as seen in the diagrams below . This tag contains the GVWR, GA WR (front and rear) and tire pressure limits.
13 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling Weighing Y our Unit Fifth-Wheel • Pull forward on the scales until only the coach’s axles are on the scale. Record axle weight. Pull off the scales and unhook from the fth-wheel. Weigh the truck by itself and record this weight.
14 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling 6. Close and latch tailgate. 7. Back truck slowly until kingpin engages the fth-wheel and automatically locks 8. Ensure the lock is closed. 9. Connect the power seven-way cord between the tow vehicle and the fth-wheel.
15 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling to dangerous driving conditions such as sway and reduced tow vehicle control. In no circumstance should the loaded weight ever exceed the GVWR or the GA WRs.
16 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling lane. T ry to drive with an anticipation of problems that may occur way ahead and prepare for them, even though they may never happen. As a motorist sharing the road, you are taller , heavier , longer and require more time and distance to stop.
17 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling T urning Corners Here is where you nd a rst basic difference when towing. The trailer wheels do not follow the path of your tow vehicle’s wheels.
18 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling incorrectly can have too little weight resting on the hitch or pin and can become unstable when towing. Therefore, a hitch weight percentage of 10 – 15% for travel trailers and 20 – 25% for fth wheels must be maintained.
19 Chapter 4: Appliances and Equipment Chapter 4: Appliances and Equipment What to do if you smell gas Do not try to light any appliance Extinguish any open ames including cigarettes Do Not Touch A.
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