Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2016 User manual

Tin Motorhomes, Inc.
105 2nd St. NW • Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone: [phone]
Email: info@tinmotorhomes.com
OWNER’S MANUAL
2016

105 2nd St. NW • Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone: [phone]
Email: info@tinmotorhomes.com
www.tinmotorhomes.com
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version of this owner’s manual, visit
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Tin Motorhomes, Inc. ©
105 2nd St. NW • Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: info@tinmotorhomes.com
www.tinmotorhomes.com
DISCLAIMER
Copyright © by Tin Motorhomes, Inc. - all rights reserved
Many of the features and appliances described in this manual may or may not be reected in the actual motorhome purchased, depending on the options and mod-
els selected by the motorhome owner. All items, materials, instructions, and guidance
described in this manual are as accurate as possible at the time of printing. However,
due to Tin Motorhomes’ ongoing and dedicated commitment to excellence, improve-
ment of Tin’s motor homes is a continuing process. Consequently, Tin Motorhomes
reserves the right to make substitutions and improvements in its makes and models of
motor homes without prior notication. Substitutions of comparable or better materi-
als, nishes, appliances, instrumentation, and instruction may be made at any time it is
deemed prudent to provide the customer with the best possible motorhome meeting the
customer’s requirements.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 General Information
Welcome ........................................................................................ 2
About This Manual ........................................................................ 2
Delivery ......................................................................................... 3
Dealer Responsibilities ................................................................. 3
Customer Responsibilities ............................................................ 3
 TifnMotorhomesLimitedWarranty............................................4
 MajorEquipmentManufacturers..................................................4
Warranty Service .......................................................................... 5
Owner’s Information Package ...................................................... 5
Customer Relations ...................................................................... 6
 SpecicationLabels.....................................................................6
WeighingProcedures.....................................................................8
 WeightDistribution.......................................................................8
Safety Messages ........................................................................... 9
2 Safety Instructions
SafetyConsiderations..................................................................11
General Warnings ......................................................................... 11
 Pre-departureCheckList.............................................................12
Driving Safety ............................................................................... 13
 Carbonmonoxidewarning...........................................................14
CO/LP Gas Detector ..................................................................... 15
Fire Safety .................................................................................... 17
Fire Extinguisher .......................................................................... 17
SmokeDetector...........................................................................18
 Electrical......................................................................................18
Loading.........................................................................................18
 Maintenance.................................................................................18
ParkingProcedures......................................................................19
Towing Hitch ................................................................................. 20
3HeatingandAIrConditioning
Aqua Hot System .......................................................................... 22
 AirConditioningSystem..............................................................24
Thermostat Controls .................................................................... 25
Heat Pump Controls ..................................................................... 25

TABLE OF CONTENTS
4MajorAppliances
ResidentialRefrigerator..............................................................27
Ice Maker ..................................................................................... 27
MicrowaveOven...........................................................................28
AirFiltrationFan..........................................................................28
Cook Top .................................................................................... 29
Dishwasher .................................................................................. 31
 Washer/dryer...............................................................................32
6 Entertainment
TelevisionAntenna.......................................................................34
 TelevisionSatellite.......................................................................34
Television Sets ............................................................................. 35
 InfraredRepeater.........................................................................36
SurroundSystem..........................................................................36
Bluray/DVD Player ........................................................................ 36
7 Cabinets & Furniture
Cabinets........................................................................................38
 Furniture.......................................................................................40
 BedroomArea...............................................................................41
8StructuralFeatures
ChassisStatement.......................................................................43
9 Electrical Features
GeneralInformation.....................................................................45
 ElectricalCautions.......................................................................46
 CircuitBreakerBoxes..................................................................46
AuxiliaryStartSwitch..................................................................47
 BatteryInspection&Care............................................................48
12-Volt DC Receptacles .............................................................. 52
USB Receptacles ......................................................................... 52
Converter/Inverter ....................................................................... 52
 GFCIReceptacles........................................................................54
Electrical Generator .................................................................... 55
Energy Management System ....................................................... 55
Automatic Transfer Switch ......................................................... 56
Circuit Breakers .......................................................................... 57
Fuse Blocks ................................................................................. 57
Seven-PinTowingConnector......................................................58

TABLE OF CONTENTS
10Slide-outFeatures
Slide-outOverview.......................................................................60
GeneralConsiderations..............................................................60
Operating Precautions ................................................................ 61
ExtendingtheSlide-outRoom.......................................................61
RetractingtheSlide-outRoom....................................................62
11 Exterior Features
TowingHitch................................................................................64
ExteriorSides...............................................................................64
Security Lights ............................................................................. 65
Roof&Ladder..............................................................................65
Electric Steps ............................................................................... 66
Mirrors..........................................................................................68
12 Interior Features
Bedspread....................................................................................70
Flooring ........................................................................................ 70
Ceiling ........................................................................................... 71
WindowTreatments.....................................................................72
13 Plumbing & Bath Features
MonitorPanel................................................................................74
 KitchenSink.................................................................................74
 Bath,SinkandShowerAccessories.............................................75
Water Pump ................................................................................... 75
City Water Connection .................................................................. 76
Filling the Freshwater Tank .......................................................... 77
Sanitizing ..................................................................................... 77
Water Filter .................................................................................. 77
 WaterHeaterBypassSystem......................................................78
 FreshwaterLines.........................................................................78
Wastewater General Information ................................................ 79
 Toilet............................................................................................80
 BlackWaterHoldingTank...........................................................80
 GrayWaterHoldingTank..............................................................80
 P-Traps.........................................................................................81
 WastewaterDisposal...................................................................81
 SewerConnectionandCamping..................................................82
 NoFussFlush..............................................................................83
 ExteriorShower............................................................................83
 AquaHotSystem..........................................................................84

TABLE OF CONTENTS
14Windows,Awnings,Vents&Doors
Windows.......................................................................................87
 Awnings.......................................................................................87
 Vents...........................................................................................89
Doors...........................................................................................89
Keyless lock .............................................................................. 90
15 Driving Your Motorhome
Triple Vision Camera Monitor System ......................................... 92
SideMountCamera......................................................................92
 CBRadioSystemAntennaConnection.......................................93
AM/FM/CD Stereo System ............................................................. 93
 DashboardHeating/CoolingControls...........................................93
AutomaticLevelingSystem.........................................................94
16 Routine Maintenance
WashingYourMotorhome...........................................................98
Seals ........................................................................................... 99
Proper Sealants for Application ................................................. 100
Wheel Care ................................................................................. 101
Roof Care & Maintenance .......................................................... 101
Moisture Management ................................................................ 102
Tire & Safety Information ........................................................... 105
Tire Pressure .............................................................................. 117
Interior Care ............................................................................... 122
Fabrics ........................................................................................ 123
Walls&Ceiling..........................................................................124
 Dashboard.................................................................................124
 Woodwork&Floors...................................................................125
Countertops ............................................................................... 125
Accessories ............................................................................... 126
Detectors ................................................................................... 127
Condensation.............................................................................127
 RoutineMaintenanceSchedules...............................................127
Winterizing ................................................................................ 129
De-Winterizing ........................................................................... 131
17 Maintenance & Data Charts
RV Owner’s Data Sheet .............................................................. 133
RVOwner’sMaintenanceRecords.............................................134

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter
1
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WELCOME TO A LIFE OF “ROUGHING IT SMOOTHLY”
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Tin Motorhomes is excited that
you have entered the world of moto-
rhome travel and we believe that you
and your family will enjoy this way of
life for years to come.Your Tin built
motorhome provides all the luxuries
and comforts of home while allowing
you to travel freely as you choose.
But before heading out on the open
roads, please make yourself famil-
iar with this owner’s manual to learn
more about the operations of your
motorhome. Also, please work with
your dealer to learn as much as possi-
ble about the functionality and features of your coach. And remember - “wherever you go, we go.”
is operator/owner’s manual was prepared with you in mind.
We want to provide you with the information you need to properly care for and use your vehicle and
equipment. Please carefully read through this manual to help you understand how everything in your
motorhome works.
NOTE: is operator’s manual describes many features of your Allegro Bus and includes instructions
for its safe use. e manual, however, including its photography and illustrations, is of a general na-
ture. Some equipment and features described in this manual may be optional or unavailable on your
model.
e instructions included are meant to serve as a guide and in no way extend the responsibilities of
Tin Motorhomes beyond the standard written warranty. e descriptions, illustrations, and speci-
cations in this manual were correct at the time of printing and Tin Motorhomes reserves the right
to change specications or design without notice, and without incurring obligation to install the same
on products previously manufactured.
Many of the instruction sheets and manuals for the various appliances inside your motorhome have
been incorporated into this manual for your convenience.

GENERAL INFORMATION
3
DELIVERY
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
roughout the entire manufacturing process, your Tin motorhome has been regularly inspected by
our qualied personnel to assure you of the nest product of the highest quality, without exception.
However, the nal inspection at our factory is not to be the last one. e pre-delivery inspection and
system check that your dealer performs are the nal inspections done to your particular motorhome
prior to you actually receiving your new Allegro Bus. Your dealer is also available to assist you in under-
standing the warranties and completing the necessary forms to activate the warranties for the various
appliances and accessories installed in your motorhome.
1. A pre-delivery inspection and systems check is performed to assure a thorough inspection of the
motorhome and to assure the proper operation of all factory-installed components.
2. A customer walk-through is performed to familiarize the new customer with the motorhome, its
systems and components, and their proper and safe operation.
3. Delivery of the Owner’s Information Package which contains warranty cards and registrations
for the vehicle and all factory-installed components from other vendors and suppliers to Tin Moto-
rhomes. e detailed operation instructions and maintenance instructions on these components are
also included in this package.
4. Assisting the customer in completing the registration forms to avoid loss of warranty coverage.
e dealer should review the limited-warranty provisions with the customer to stress the importance of
completing the warranty cards and registration forms for the components in the motorhome to enable
the manufacturers to receive them within the prescribed time limits.
5. Providing the customer with information regarding warranty and non-warranty work on the
vehicle and its separately warranted components.
e customer is responsible for regular and proper maintenance of the motorhome. Properly maintain-
ing your motorhome will prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered by your Tin
Motorhomes limited warranty. e maintenance guidelines in this manual and any other, applicable
manual(s) should be followed. It is your responsibility to return the vehicle to an authorized dealer for
repairs and service.
To assist you in avoiding problems with your motorhome, it is recommended that you do the following:

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1. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your dealer to make sure you understand all the
terms and conditions of the warranty.
2. Inspect the motorhome; do not accept delivery until aer you have gone through the motorhome
with the authorized Tin Motorhomes dealer.
3. Please ask questions about anything you don’t fully understand about your Allegro Bus. Tin Mo-
torhomes is here to serve you and assure that you have all the information necessary for your safe and
enjoyable use of your new motor home.
4. When you are taking delivery, set an appointment for adjustments. is appointment should be
within two weeks aer you accept delivery.
5. You are responsible for and are expected to use your Allegro Bus in a responsible, safe manner.
Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of the motor home and all its
features before you attempt to use your motor home.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES LIMITED WARRANTY
MAJOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
e Tin Motorhomes limited warranty was provided to you by your authorized Tin Motorhomes
dealer during the pre-delivery inspection. When you inquire about your Tin Motorhomes warran-
ty, please refer to this document. Should you need or desire an additional copy or other information,
please contact:
e following list is a compilation of the vendors and suppliers of the major subsystems and compo-
nents of your Allegro Bus. is list is provided for your convenience and is not meant as a complete
substitution of the literature and accompanying “how to contact us” information supplied by those
vendors and suppliers in your Owner’s Information Package. Where appropriate, website information
is provided as well.
Tin Motorhomes will be pleased to send you an additional copy or any other information requested,
as may be warranted. Visit www.tinmotorhomes.com for access to related materials.
Tin Motorhomes, Inc.
105 2nd St. NW Red Bay, AL 35582
Phone: [phone]
Email: info@tinmotorhomes.com

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For those looking for more information (e.g., locations of authorized subsidiaries), the following web
site, www.rvamerica.com/data/s_alist.htm, should be helpful. is site provides complete, alphabetic
listings of all suppliers and vendors for all contemporary recreational vehicles and motor homes.
• Atwood Mobile Products [phone] atwoodmobile.com
• LP Gas Water Heater [phone] atwoodmobile.com
• Denso Corporation [phone] globaldenso.com
• Flexsteel Industries [phone] exsteel.com
• HWH Corporation [phone] hwhcorp.com
• Kwikee [phone] kwikee.com
• Norcold, Inc. [phone] norcold.com
• Onan Corporation [phone] onanindiana.com
• Power Gear [phone] powergear.com
• RV Products (Coleman A/C) [phone] airxcel.com
• Precision Circuits Inc. (630-240-9832 precisioncircuitsinc.com
• Saf-T-Alert (CO/LP Alarm) [phone] safetalert.com
• Sharp Corporation [phone] sharp-usa.com
• Suburban Manufacturing Co. [phone] suburbanmanufacturing.com
• e Dometic Corporation [phone] dometic.com
• Whirlpool [phone] whirlpool.com
• Winegard [phone] winegard.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARRANTY SERVICE
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE
If any warranty service may be required, that service needs to be completed during the warranty period
(basic warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles). Tin Motorhomes warrants its unitized construction for
10 years and its laminations for ve years. Any service work performed aer the expiration of the Tin
Motorhomes warranties WILL NOT be covered by those warranties.
Exceptions may be made, on an individual basis, to this deadline on account of the unavailability of
parts and/or service appointment time where work is to be performed. However, don’t rely on the pos-
sibility of an exception; please schedule any desired in-warranty work before your warranty expires.
e Owner’s Information Package includes valuable documents about your Allegro Bus and its com-
ponents and systems. By consulting the booklets and instruction manuals included in the Owner’s
Information Package, you will learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these items safely and
eectively. e Tin Motorhomes Allegro Bus Owner’s Manual does not cover every possible detail of
equipment—standard and/or optional—installed on or in your vehicle.
As with all valuable documentation, please keep them in a safe, secure place for your later use and
consultation. When you complete and mail to the respective manufacturer(s) any warranty/guaranty
registration card(s), make a photocopy of both sides of each card prior to mailing and keep the photo-
copy in your permanent records for your Allegro RED motorhome.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Figure 1-1: Tifn serial number
Figure 1-2: RVIA Label located on
the outside of the motorhome
Figure 1-3: Federal Motor Vehicle Standards label located inside the doorway of the coach.
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
SPECIFICATION LABELS
If you wish to schedule maintenance or service or wish to order parts, you should notify your local
authorized Tin Motorhomes dealership to set up an appointment. If you are unsure of the location
of your nearest authorized Tin Motorhomes dealership, please access the Tin Motorhomes website
at www.tinmotorhomes.com and then click on the “Locate Dealer” button, then enter in the appro-
priate search criteria such as state and retail sales, then click on the red ball located on the map to nd
dealer information in that area.
ere are two main numbers used to identify your Allegro Bus. e Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN) is the legal identication of the completed vehicle. e VIN is the number used by the state for
vehicle identication and registration. Additionally, there is a Tin serial number (Figure 1-1). is
number can be found on the side of the dashboard. A typical sample of this identication label is shown
below.
Another label axed to your Allegro Bus is the Recreational Vehicle Industrial Association (RVIA)
Weight Label (Figure 1-2) which is a required label for your vehicle. Tin Motorhomes, a manufac-
turer-member of RVIA, has the obligation to disclose the following information, at minimum, to the
purchaser of the motor home:

GENERAL INFORMATION
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• An indication of the contents
of the motorhome weight label
axed to the motorhome.
• A concise explanation of
the following items: Vehicle
Weight (VW) distribution and
Proper weighing techniques to
be used to weigh the vehicle.
••Specic denitions for
the following terminology:
Gross Vehicle-Weight Rating
(GVWR) – is is the max-
imum permissible weight of
the motor home when it is ful-
ly loaded.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight
(UVW) – is is the weight of
the motor home, as built at the
factory, with full fuel, engine
oil, and coolants. e UVW
does not include cargo, fresh
water, LP gas, or any deal-
er-installed accessories.
Cargo-Carrying Capacity
(CCC) – is is the maxi-
mum weight of all occupants
including the driver, personal
belongings, food, fresh wa-
ter, waste water, LP gas, tools,
tongue weight of towed vehicle
[if any], dealer-installed acces-
sories, and the like. e CCC
is equal to or less than the GVWR minus the UVW.
Gross Combination-Weight Rating (GCWR) – is is the value specied by the chassis manufacturer as
the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motor home with a towed trailer and/or vehicle [if any].
Sleeping-Capacity Weight Rating (SCWR) – is is the maximum weight capacity of the combined
number of persons (i.e., number of people multiplied by 154 pounds per person) permitted to sleep
within the vehicle.
Figure 1-4: Sample Motorhome Weight Label which can be
found in the bedroom closet

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WEIGHING PROCEDURES
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
To weigh the motorhome properly, the motorhome should be level when the weighing process is per-
formed. Your Allegro Bus has been designed and built in compliance with the recommended limits of
the major-component/system suppliers to provide a realistic CCC. It is up to the nal user to provide
even distribution of the loads brought into the motor home to prevent uneven loading. Once the ve-
hicle is loaded, it can be taken to any certied drive-on scales or individual-wheel scales to determine
that the nal weight is within specied limits for the motorhome. e procedure that can be used is as
follows:
First, drive the motorhome onto the scales so that all wheels are on the scales; this provides the gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle and can be recorded as such. e GVW should not exceed the
GVWR specied for the vehicle.
Second, drive the motorhome so that the front wheels are othe scales and only the rear wheels remain
on the scales; this provides the total weight of the vehicle, save for the front axle. is weight should
not exceed the total rating of the axles remaining on the scales. e front axle weight is determined by
subtracting the weight from the GVW that was obtained in the rst step which was performed earlier.
e result should not exceed the listed front-axle weight rating.
To assure the maximum stability of the motorhome under static (i.e., parked) and dynamic (i.e., mov-
ing) conditions, the distribution of the items to be carried and stored within the motorhome and in
the storage bays underneath the motorhome should be performed in such a manner to strive for rea-
sonably even side-to-side and front-to-rear dispersion of the weight of the stored items. is process
will assure that the motorhome is not “lop-sided” in weight distribution (i.e., all the stored weight on
one side and/or mainly towards the front or the rear)—keeping a center of mass of the motorhome
essentially centered on a front-to-rear and side-to-side basis will also provide better control of the mo-
torhome when it is in motion.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gross Axle-Weight Rating (GAWR) – is is the maximum allowable weight for an axle; the GAWR
considers the weakest link in the tire, wheel, brakes, hubs, axle, springs, and attaching parts. To illus-
trate, if the axle is rated at 15,000 pounds and the tires are rated at 3,200 pounds each as a dual instal-
lation; then the maximum GAWR would be 12,800 pounds for a four-tire vehicle.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious personal injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in minor
or moderate personal injury.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Please note that several labels listed in this manual represent items that need your attention. e Dan-
ger, Warning, Caution, and Notice labels alert you to precautions that may help you avoid damage to
your motorhome, its equipment or your personal safety. Please read and follow them carefully.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious personal injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not re-
lated to personal injury.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Chapter
2
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SAFETY
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS
Prior to using your motorhome, especially for the rst time or aer a long period of non-use, please
read thoroughly all the instructions in the Owner’s Manual and the chassis-manufacturer’s manual be-
fore attempting to operate your motorhome. ere are several safety considerations which you should
realize and follow while your Allegro Bus is in motion. ese 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.
In general, there are several “common-sense” safety precautions that should be taken every time the
motorhome is to be used on the road. ese precautions include:
• Only seats with seat belts should be used while the motorhome is in motion; those seat belts
should be worn by all people (driver, passengers) in the motorhome at that time.
• While the motorhome is moving, lock all seats in the forward-facing position to provide max-
imum safety for the users.
• While the motorhome is moving, no one inside should ever stand or kneel on seats (e.g., young
children).
• 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 re extinguisher(s) should be inspected on a monthly basis to assure that each extinguisher
is properly charged and ready for operation.
• Any smoke and/or carbon-monoxide (CO)/liquid propane (LP) alarm(s) should be regularly in
spected and tested. If being used for the rst time, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm should 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 alarm(s).
• While the motorhome is moving, the sleeping facilities are not to be used.
• In the event of an emergency, be sure to be familiar with all escape exits (doors, escape window)
Do not use the emergency window as a routine exit; this is strictly to be used for emergency pur
poses only.
• Movement inside the motorhome should be minimized while the motorhome is in motion.
• Never leave the driver’s seat unattended while the motorhome is in motion.
WARNING
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.

YOUR PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
For your continued safety and convenience, the following is a representative “check list” designed to
assure your safety while driving:
√Clean all windows, mirrors, and light lenses (front, back, side) to assure
that you can “see” and “be seen.” Reposition any mirrors or other
xtures to provide an unobstructed view (front, sides,
and back) from the driver’s seat.
√Remove or secure all loose xtures (e.g., awnings,
ags, antennas, portable lights) to keep them from
falling from the motorhome when the vehicle is in
motion.
√Make a “walk-around” visual inspection of the
motorhome to note any irregularities (e.g., loose
trim) or problems (e.g., low tires); correct noted
problems accordingly
√Check all exterior storage-compartment
and generator-compartment doors to make sure
they are properly latched. If need be, check inside all ex-
terior compartments to make sure that all cargo and equipment are
properly secured so they won’t work loose and become hazards during sudden
starts and stops.
√Check tires for proper ination (i.e., cold ination pressure: 100 psig). If the motorhome has not
been used, make sure that the “cold ination” pressure is maintained. If the motorhome has recently
been used, make sure that the “hot ination” pressure (see the tire-manufacturer’s literature to de-
termine appropriate “hot ination” pressure) is maintained. All tire pressures should be within 1-2
pounds (psig) of each other.
√Examine wheel lug nuts to assure their proper tightness. If any lug nuts were found to be loose, rst
check the t of the wheel to the hub to make sure the wheel is not mis-mounted which would produce
a “wobbly” wheel when the motorhome is in motion, then tighten the lug nuts.
√Check all uid levels (e.g., engine oil, transmission uid, coolant, power-steering uid, brake uid,
battery uid [if applicable], windshield-washer solvent) to assure correct levels are maintained. Fill any
low reservoirs, as needed.
√DO NOT SUBSTITUTE any other uids for specied oils, transmission uid, brake uid, or other
hydraulic uids—in most instances, substitutions are not acceptable and may void warranties.
√Prior to starting the motorhome engine, make sure all lines (e.g., water, sewer) and electrical power
cords are disconnected and properly stowed.
√Assure the leveling jacks are in the “travel” position.
√Aer entering the motorhome, make sure that the electrically-actuated, retractable step has prop-
erly operated to retract the step fully before starting the engine of the motorhome.
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SAFETY

Various adjustments need
to be made to assure the
driver’s comfort and the
safety of the motorhome
before starting and moving
the motorhome; these in-
clude:
• Do not attempt to ad-
just the driver’s seat while
the vehicle is moving.
• Do not adjust the tilt
steering while the vehicle is
moving.
• e driver should be
familiar with all gauges,
instruments, switches, and
indicators on the instru-
ment panel prior to driving.
• Do not operate the cruise-control function during any extreme weather situations (e.g., snow, ice,
sleet, heavy rain) or when road conditions are hazardous (icy, snowy, winding roads, city trac) or
when a constant speed of the motorhome is not possible or if trac conditions don’t warrant such.
• Avoid driving the motorhome through any standing water. If deep enough, such water can wet the
brake pads and cause fading of the brakes (i.e., loss of braking power) and lead to excessive sliding or
pulling to one side or another.
• Know the limits of operation of the motorhome. Don’t try to achieve excessive speeds, climb overly
steep hills, traverse overly long grades, attempt to use the motorhome as an “o-the-road” (OTR) moto-
rhome, rapidly switch lanes, or rapidly accelerate or decelerate the motorhome. When in doubt about
the handling characteristics of the motorhome, consult your chassis manual for information.
• e solar or blackout shade is operated by a switch located on the driver’s console. Depress the
switch to lower or raise the shade. e switch will be labeled “SOLAR SHADE or NIGHT SHADE.” e
time delay switch must be held a few seconds before it is activated.
CAUTION: DO NOT over extend either shade as this may block the view of the road.
• NEVER drive the vehicle with a slideout room extended.
DRIVING SAFETY
SAFETY
Figure 2-1: Driver’s side dashboard and instrument console.
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