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1. Be alert! Thunderstorms and heavy rains can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Listen frequently to weather reports
for the area in which you are camping or travelling so that you will not be caught unaware if and when there is a sud-
den change in the weather.
Remember these terms:
a. Weather Watch
Severe weather may develop in your area. Be prepared for an emergency.
b. Weather Warning
Severe weather is occurring or is imminent. Find a safe location immediately.
2. When camping near a stream or any body of water leave plenty of space between your motorhome and the stream.
3. Avoid canyons or dry washes during threatening weather. Prepare with an alternate exit. Move to higher ground as
soon as it starts raining.
4. Should you get caught in a flash flood, do not attempt to move your vehicle. Abandon it and return to it only after the
water has gone down. Never attempt to drive through any flooded area.
5. Heed the warnings and instructions of local authorities.
6. Have on hand enough survival supplies for several days. This should include food, water, first aid supplies and neces-
sary medications.
7. When you leave home, inform someone of your destination and your schedule. Notify the same people if and when
your plans change.
3.3.5
PARkING
1. Parking
The motorhome can be stopped and parked just like an automobile. However always remember that the unit is longer,
wider and higher than a car and more room and clearance must be provided.
2. Backing Up
a. Mirrors
Large mirrors are mounted on both sides of the cab to provide rearward visibility for the drivers. However, they do
not provide visibility directly behind or on top (clearance) of the unit.
b. Spotters
The best results are obtained when another person helps guide the driver in backing the unit into position. The
driver and spotter should agree to the meaning of hand signals before starting the backing process. The spotter
should always be in a position that is visible to the driver while backing.
c. Back-up Monitoring System
See camera monitoring system manual for proper operation.
(Fig 3-7)
3. Always set the parking brake and place chocks in front of and behind the wheels to prevent rolling away.
Fig 3-7 Back-up Monitoring System
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