NORTHWOOD 2004 series Owner's Manual - page 30
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Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit handy.
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Become familiar with the position of truck and camper in traffic. Be cautious when
maneuvering to allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow extra room to
corner and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind. Check
your mirrors often.
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The engine and transmission on your truck may overheat when you are driving in hilly or
mountainous terrain. If this happens, pull off to the side of the road and allow your engine to
idle while your transmission is in neutral. This will help return engine and transmission
temperature to normal.
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Emergency braking may, under certain road conditions, cause a skid. Turn the front wheels of
the truck in the direction of the skid to counteract the effects of the skid. Never lock the brakes
on the truck. Apply the breaks lightly until the skid is reduced.
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When traveling off the highway in the country or mountains you must be careful of overhanging
tree limbs and other overhead or side obstacles. Light branches will brush aside, but heavier
branches and limbs may cause damage to the roof or sidewall of your camper. Consider your
roof height, vents, jacks, antennas, air conditioner and other equipment attached to the roof or
side of your truck and camper when you are calculating clearance.
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Avoid parking too close to the curb as signs, telephone poles and other obstructions can cause
problems.
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Watch for overhead and side clearance at drive-in restaurants and gas stations or other drive-
in areas so you do not crunch the side or roof of your camper and truck.
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Watch for sharply crowned roads which can tip your unit into obstructions when parking close
to a curb or roadside.
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: The following list contains important safety checks to review and keep
in mind while traveling:
1.
Never overload your vehicle. Improper load distribution can cause serious handling
problems on the road.
2.
Never attempt to repair or alter a gas or electric appliance. Always consult an
authorized and qualified service agency or technician.
3.
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and charcoal grills and stoves, cannot
be used inside the camper. The use of this equipment inside the camper could cause
fire and/or asphyxiation.
4.
Do not bring or store LP Gas containers, gasoline or other flammable liquids inside the
camper. Doing so could risk the danger of fire or explosion.