Keystone RV Automobile Accessories manual

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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 efcient, trouble-free towing. Loading the coach as evenly as possible and then weighing the[...]

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    12 Chapter 3: T owing and Leveling Federal Certification Label Location The Federal Certication 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. RVIA Weight Label Loca[...]

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    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. • T o determine hitch pin weight subtract the weight of the tow vehicle[...]

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    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. 10. Connect the emergency breakaway switch cable. 1 1. T est the fth-wheel brakes and e[...]

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    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. Safety Chains Always use safety chains when towing. They maintain the connection between the travel-trailer and tow vehicle in the event of separation of the[...]

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    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. Weather and road conditions will require adjustments to speed. Anticip[...]

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    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. The trailer will make a closer turn than the tow vehicle. Compensate by pulling further into the intersection so that the trailer will clear the curb or clear an[...]

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    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. For example, if the loaded vehicle weighs 8000 pounds, the hitch weight for a travel tr[...]

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    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 Any Electric Switch Open windows and doors Exit trailer Shut off the gas supply at the gas container (bottle or source) Immediately call a service cent[...]