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Driving & Safety - 2
2014 Holiday Rambler Travel Trailer
3. Co-pilot uses both arms and hands
parallel with thumbs pointing up and
to rear in a waving vertical motion.
This signals driver to maintain a
straight back direction.
4. Co-pilot holds arms vertically, hands
open with palms facing one another.
Start with a wide separation of the
hands. Gradually close the distance
between them in a rate appropriate to
vehicle speed to indicate the amount
of distance to a stopping point.
5. Closed fists indicate STOP.
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Leveling the recreational vehicle will require
an assortment of wooden blocks be placed
under the tires to level side to side. The tongue
jack is used to level the recreational vehicle
front to rear. Affix a pair of leveling gauges,
available at RV supply stores, to a front and
side corner of the recreational vehicle to
simplify the process. If a side is low, place an
appropriate amount of blocks in front of or
behind the tires on the low side. Use the tow
vehicle to pull the recreational vehicle tires
onto the blocks. See
“Supporting Tires When
Leveling”
in this section. It may be necessary
to build a ramp of wooden blocks. The blocks
must support tires across the entire width of
the tread to prevent tire damage. Once side to
side leveling is satisfactory, the tow vehicle
can be unhitched.
Operation:
Securely chock all wheels
of the recreational vehicle
to prevent movement.
Unhook the tow plug
connection and break
away switch from the tow
vehicle.
Adjust the tongue jack to
rest on the ground or on
a wooden block. Wooden
blocks may be placed
under the jack to gain
additional height.
Release the coupler
locking device and raise
the recreational vehicle
coupler to clear the hitch
ball.
Move the tow vehicle
away from the recreational vehicle.
Adjust the jack to level the recreational
vehicle front to rear.
Once leveling is complete, lower
stabilizing jacks (optional equipment)
until the jacks contact the ground
or wooden blocks. Do not use the
stabilizer jacks for leveling ground or
to change tires.
WARNING:
Do not use the stabilizing jack(s)
for leveling or to change tires. The
stablizing jacks are not designed in
capacity to support the full weight of
the recreational vehicle. Do not use the
front jack to change tires or elevate
any wheel off the ground. Damage to
the front jack, stabilizer jack(s) and
recreational vehicle may occur.
NOTE:
In extreme cases, the use of leveling
ramps under the tires may be necessary
to level the recreational vehicle.
Electric Tongue Jack
The electric tongue jack reduces the effort
required to hitch and hitch the recreational
vehicle. Operation is controlled by a single
push button. The tongue jack can be operated
manually if battery power is low.
Power Extend/Retract:
The battery must be fully charged.
Press the extend/retract switch until the
desired height is obtained.
Release the switch.
The other switch activates the light.
Properly Chocked
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