Audiovox ACC-40 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 52)

SECTION 4

TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME

4-4

4. Dump sewage only at approved dumping sta-

tions.

5. Store liquids in plastic containers with tight

fitting caps to prevent spills.

6. Keep an eye on the water and holding tank

levels. It is a good idea to dump the holding

tank at least every two days.

7. When traveling with children, it is helpful to

plan their wardrobe for a week. Place each

days clothing in a plastic bag and label the

bag with the child’s name and day of the

week for use.

8. Use sleeping bags whenever possible. They

save laundry and take up less storage space

than bedding.

9. Make sure all compartment doors have been

closed and the door step has been stowed in

the correct position before moving the vehi-

cle.

10. Before traveling, make sure the refrigerator

door has been secured. Use care when open-

ing the refrigerator door after the vehicle has

been stopped. Any articles that have shifted

may fall out when the door is opened.

11. During peak tourist season and holidays, it is

best to phone ahead and make reservations at

the park where you plan to stop.

12. Some states or cities will not permit vehicles

with LP gas containers to pass through high-

way tunnels. If your route includes a tunnel,

check with the highway patrol or department

of highways to avoid inconvenience.

13. Do not leave food or odor-causing material in

your vehicle for extensive periods of time.

Always allow damp clothing, swimwear,

hunting gear, etc., to dry before stowing.

14. Become familiar with the fire extinguisher

and make sure it is always fully charged. Re-

move and replace it and read instructions so

you know the correct operating procedure be-

fore an emergency happens

15. Make a list of all groceries, fresh meats, veg-

etables, newspapers, etc., that you may need

and try to pick them up during your last fuel

stop of the day. This will prevent leaving a

good parking spot once you have arrived at

your destination.

16. When you sit over the front wheels while

driving, as in a motor home, you have a ten-

dency to crowd the middle of the road. Check

the side view mirror frequently to observe

how close you are driving to the center line.

SEVERE

WEATHER

INFORMATION

One of the more serious conditions affecting

the motor home traveler and camper is that of the

weather. Whether you travel the high mountain

terrain, the lower deserts and flatland or the

plains of the midwest, the weather is always with

you and subject to change, sometimes with little

or no warning. However, adequate warnings are

normally broadcast over local radio and TV sta-

tions.

Motor home travelers and campers often seek

secluded areas for weekend recreation or extend-

ed summer vacations. Many recreational areas

are vulnerable to severe weather situations, espe-

cially flash flooding conditions. A few simple

precautions may help lessen the hazards of flash

flooding or reduce your immediate involvement.

NOTE: We recommend that all motor home oc-

cupants become familiar with these safe-

ty precautions, and be alert to change in

weather.

• Be alert, because thunderstorms can form at

any time, in any month of the year. Thunder-

storms can produce large amounts of rain

over a small area in a short time, which may

result in a flash flood. Listen frequently to

weather reports on the radio for weather and

flood conditions.

• When camping near a stream, leave plenty of

sloping bank between you and the stream.

• Avoid deep canyons and dry washes during

stormy or threatening weather. Be aware of

alternate exits.

• If heavy rain occurs, move to high ground im-

mediately (at least 30-40 feet above the can-

yon floor or bottom of dry wash).

• During a flash flood, if you cannot move your

vehicle, abandon it. Do not attempt to return

to your vehicle before the water has receded.

1 2 ... 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 ... 123 124

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Audiovox ACC-40 Operations Instructions Page 52

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Cars Audiovox ACC-40