Monaco 2008 Knight Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 28)

DRIVING & SAFETY — 2

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2008 KNIGHT

If the desired direction is left, the co-pilot

points left. For example: The co-pilot will

use his/her right arm and forenger pointing

distinctly left with arm and nger held on a

horizontal plane, indicating desired direction

of travel of the rear of the motorhome. The

directional signal given should remain steady

until the desired movement is complete.

Five Directional Signals:

1. Co-pilot uses left hand and arm held

horizontal, with forenger pointing

right, to direct rear of motorhome to the

right.

2. Co-pilot uses right hand and arm held

horizontal, with forenger pointing left,

to direct rear of motorhome to the left.

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 horizontally, hands

open with palms facing one another.

Start with a wide separation, gradually

closing distance of hands in a rate

appropriate to vehicle speed to indicate

amount of distance to the stop point.

5. Closed sts and crossed arms indicate

STOP.

Backing Up Trailers:

Towed vehicles using a tow bar or tow dolly

have more than one pivot point and are not

suitable for backing. Attempting to back up the

motorhome while connected to a tow bar or

tow dolly can jack-knife the tow device causing

the wheels of the towed vehicle to move in

a forward “sideways” motion that will cause

irreparable and expensive damage. If necessary,

disconnect the tow vehicle to avoid a backing up

situation.

Trailers have one pivot point and may be

backed up. The same rules for backing a

motorhome can be applied to backing a trailer.

When preparing to back the trailer into a space,

maneuver the motorhome sweeping wide. Turn

back to the opposite direction to maneuver the

trailer into the space. Keep the bottom of the

steering wheel in the desired direction of travel

for the trailer. For example: If the desired

direction of the trailer is left, rotate the bottom of

the steering wheel left.

If the trailer moves in an undesired direction,

pull forward just far enough to align the trailer

with the space. The co-pilot should stand safely

at the left rear corner of the trailer within view of

the driver in the roadside mirror, using the ve

hand signals for guidance.

CAUTION

Tow bars or car dollies are generally

made to travel in a forward direction

only. Most towing equipment of this

type is not designed for backing. Never

attempt short back up distances with

a tow bar or tow dolly. Damage to the

motorhome, vehicle or towing device will

result.

SET-UP PROCEDURES

If the site for the

motorhome provides full

hook-ups, use this quick

reference as a guide only.

This information is an

overview on hooking up

the utilities and preparing

appliances for use. Specic

information on slide room,

awning and leveling system

operations is discussed in

detail in other sections.

1. Level the motorhome:

Follow the procedures and guidelines for

“Leveling the Motorhome” in Section

10. If the motorhome is equipped with

hydraulic jacks conrm that the parking

surface will accommodate the weight

placed on the jacks.

2. Hook up utilities and prepare appliances

for use:

Open the LP-Gas tank primary valve.

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