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TRAVET AIDS

7-L. CAMPING SUGGESTIONS

a. Introduction. Statistics show that tMo of allAmericans will venture out on camping trips thisyear. More and more women are coming along, ffidits easier than ever before for them to enthusias-tically enjoy traveling and out-of-door living asbetter facilities become available and campingequipment becomes modernized. The FMC 2900RMotor Coach provides the ultimate camping experi-ence for people who, while traveling away fromhome, stilt prefer "comforts of civilization" andltrxurious living,

As you plan your motor coach adventure, a fewsuggestions may help you, Experienced campersknow that good preparation before the trip willminimize your chores and problems during thetrip and ma:rimuze your enjoyment. As you becomemore familiar with your own traveling require-

ALABAMA

State of AlabamaBureau of Publicity & InformationMontgomery, Alabama 36104

AI,ASKA

The Alaska Travel DivisionPouch rfErt

Juneau, A1aska 99801

The Alaskan Visitors AssociationP. O. Box 51Juneau, Alaska 99801

ARIZONA

Arizona Development Board1521 West JeffersonPhoenix, Arizona

ARI(ANSAS

Arkansas Publicity & Park CommissionL62 State CapitolLittle Rock, Arkansas

CALIFORNIA

State Office of Tourism1400 Tenth StreetSacramento, California 95814

ments, of course, youtll know which advice is bestfor Vour and in fact, you'll probably add ideas ofyour own to the list offered here.

b. Advance Planning. Before attempting a longextended tour, first familiarize yourself with yourmotor coach by taking it out on several "weekend-ers." Itts a simple matter to keep your motorcoach stocked with the basic essentials so that it'sready to go with a minimum of preparations. A fewshaledown tours wilt make you aware of yourmotor coach's performance on longer trips as wellas what's really needed in the wayof supplies.

c. Where to Go. Careful planning is a neces-sity for longer extended trips. Before visitingMexico, Canada, or Alaska, write for irdormationon routes, attractions, and border crossing re-quirements. Ask about your need for birth cer-tificates, naturalization papers, or voting creden-tials. You can write for information from any ofthe following addresses.

Southern. California Visitors' Council705 West ?th StreetLos Angeles, California

Dept. of Parks & RecreationP. O. Box 2390Sacramento. California 95814

COLORADO

Colorado Department of Public RelationsState Capitol,Denver, Colorado

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut Development Comm.State Office BuildingHartford, Connecticut 0611 5

DELAWARE

State Park CommissionDover, Delaware 19901

FLORIDA

Florida Development CommissionNew State Office BuildingTallahassee, Florida 32304

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frne æeoclFlGEORGIA

Georgia Department of Industry and Trade100 State Capitol,Atlanta, Georgia

IDAH9

Idaho Department of Commerce & DevelopmentRoom 108,State Capitol Building,Boise, Idaho 8370?

ILLINOIS

Illinois Division of Department Reports -

406 State Capitol,Springfield, Illinois

INDIANA

Indiana Department of Commerce & PublicRelations

333 State House,Indianapolis, Indiana

IOWA

Iowa State Conservation Comm.East ?th and Court AvenueDes Moines 9, Iowa

.KANSAS

Kansas Department of Economic DevelopmentState Office BuildingTopeka, Kansas

KENTUCKY

Kentucky Division of PublicityCapitol Annex BuildingFrankfort, Kentucky

LOU$IANA

Louisiana Tourist Development CommissionState of Louisiana,P. O. Box 429L,Capitol Station,Baton Rouge, Louisiana

MAINE

Maine Department of Development of Industryand Commerce

State House,Augusta, Maine

MARYLAND

Maryland Department of Economic DevelopmentState Office Building,Annapolis, Maryland 21401

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Department of Commerce334 Boylston Street,Boston, Massachusetts

MICHIGAN

Michigan Tourist CouncilStevens T. Mason BuitdingLansing, Michigan 48926

MINNESOTA

Minnesota Department of Economic Development57 W. ?th Street,St. Paul, Minnesota 55102

MISSISSIEPI

Mississippi Agricultural and Industrial Board1 504 State Off ice Building,Jackson, Mississippi

MISSOURI

Missouri Division of Commerce and IndustrialDevelopment

Jeff erson Building,Jeff erson City, Missouri

MONTANA

Montana State Highway Comm.Advertising DepartmentHelena, Montana 59601

NEBRASKA

Dept. of Economic DevelopmentState Office BuildingLincoln, Nebraska

NEVADA

Nevada Dept. of Economic Development,State Office BuildingCarson City, Nevada 89701

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Division of EconomicDevelopment

State Office BuildingConcord, New Hampshire 03301

NEW,JERSEY

New Jersey Dept. of Conservation &Economic Development

State Promotion Section520 E. State StreetTrenton, New Jersey Ut

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New Mexico State Tourist BureauBox 1716Santa F€, New Mexico

NEW YORK

New York Department of CommerceTravel BureaulLZ State StreetAlbany, New York L2207

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Department of Conservation &Development

State Advertising Divisiotr,Raleigh, North Carolina

NORTH DAKOTA

Tourist Information available at all state scales.

OHIO

Development Department1005 Ohio Departments BuildingColumbus, Ohio 432L5

OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma Planning & Resources BoardTourist Division533 State CapitolOklahoma City, Oklahoma

OREGON

Oregon State Highway DivisionTravel Information Section,Salem, Oregon 97310

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania Department of CommerceBureau of Travel Development113 South Office BuildingHarrisburg, Pennsylvania L7I20

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island Development CouncilRoger Williams BuildingHayes Street,Providence, Rhode Island 02908

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Research )

Planning & Development Board,P. O. Box 927Columbia, South Carolina

SOUTH DAKOTA

South Dakota Highway CommissionPublicity DepartmentPierre, South Dakota

TENNESSEE

Tennessee Division of State InformationDepartment of Conservation26L1 West End Ave. ,

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

TEXAS

Texas Highway DepartmentTravel & Information DivisionP. O. Box 5064Austin, Texas 78703

UTAH

Utah Travel CouncilCouncil HalICapitol HiltSalt Lake City, Utah 84LI4

VERMONT

Vermont Development DepartmentMontpelier, Vermont

VIRGINIA

Virginia State Travel Service911 E. Broad StreetRichmond, Virginia 232L9

WASHINGTON

Visitors Information BureauGeneral Administration BuildingOlympia, Vrashington 98501

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia Department of CommerceTravel Development DivisionState CapitolCharleston, West Virginia

WISCONSIN

Department of Natural ResourcesP. O. Box 450Madison, Wisconsin 53701

WYOMING

Wyoming Travel CommissionzLg Capitol BuildingCheyenne, Wyoming

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tme æsil$mmCANADIAN PROVINCES

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Department of Travel Industry1019 Wharf StreetVictoria, B. C. , Canada

MANITOBA

New Brunswick Travel BureauP. O. Box 1030Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

NOVA SCOTIA

Nova Scotia Travel BureauHalifa:r, Nova Scotia, Canada

ONTARIO

Department of Tourism & InformationParliament Builditrgs,Toronto 2, Ontario, Canada

Canadian Government Travel BureauOttawa, Ontario

d. Reservations. Check current camping direc -tories for facilities and reservation requirements.Reservations are important for almost any time ofyear, but especially at popular overnight campsduring the busy tourist season. If reservations can-not be obtained, the best time to find an emptyspot is in the early afternoon, Sundays throughThursday, However, to avoid disappointments, getreservations if possible, and al,so pick out alter-nate campgrounds. A good camping directory willindicate availability of medical facilities, exactlocations of campsites, ffid refunds where advancedeposits are required.

Don't overlook the possibility of winter cam.psitesopen all year round. Winter campers are welcomedat state parks in some of the northern states.

e. Packing Your Supplies. You'll find with ex-perience that articles do not shift excessively whentraveling on regular paved roads. However, inpre-paring your supplies for travel, a few general ruleswill avoid possible slipping, breakage, or sliding.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

Mr. George Fraser, DirectorTravel BureauCharlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Canada

QUEBEC

Province of QuebecTourist Rureau48 Rockef elle r PlazaNew York, New York

SASKATCHEWAN

Tourist Development BranchPower BuildingRegina, Saskatchewan, Canada

YUKON

Yukon Dept. of Travel and PublicityWhitehorse, Yukon, Canada

MEXICO.. (f'ederalHighways)

Departmento de Turismo,Direccion General de Promocion,Reforma 45, Piso 10-Mexico, D. F. , Mexico

Mexican Government Tourist CommissionAv. Juarez Bg

Mexico, D. F. , Mexico

Use plastic dishes. Today's plastic dishes combineunbrdakable features with attractiveness and utility,ideal for dining in good taste while on the road. Arubber matting placed on cupboard shelves willprevent undue sliding.

Use wadded newspaper between other breakableswhere they might bump together. Hooks that snapclosed are excellent for hanging cups, providedthey are spaced far enough apart to prevent thecups from touching each other.

Use pillows in cupboards to hold dishes, pots, andpans in place.

There is no need to tie everything down in the re-frigerator or to pack it solid if unbreakable poly-ethylene containers are used, especially the flat,broad base receptacles. Just incasethough, alwaysopen the refrigerator door cautiously after travelingon rough roads.

To save time, place items needed for short stopsconveniently within reach.

Tourist Branch,Department of TourismLegislative Buitdihgs,Winnipeg L, Manitoba,

NEW BRUNSWICK

& Recreation

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\*Clothing hung in closets will not swing with thevehicle motion if tightly packed. Swinging willcause the garments to wear atthe shoulders.

Strong elastic cords are exeellent for lashing ar-ticles down. Place hooks in out-of-the-way placesto conveniently provide lashing points in drawers,cabinets, and floors.

f . Carrying Cash. Traveler's checks are gen-eriuy @to carry cash. park operatorsand other service personnel may not appreciatepersonal checks, ffid large amounts of cash requirecareful security provisions. Oil company creditcards and bank credit cards are extremely useful.

g. Your House in Your Absence. While you'reåtraveling, your permanent residenee should look as

"lived-in" as possible. Temporarily stop all de-livery services, or ask a neighbor to pick up yourmail and newspaper on a daily basis. Arrange forwatering and cutting your lawn, and leave someelectric lights otr, either permanently or timed togo on only at night. Notify the local police depart-ment of your absence.

You may want to have mail forwarded to you whileenroute. It's simple if you use General DeliveryAddresses at towns. you plan to visit. Instruct thatyour mail be marked "hold til arrival. "

h. Check Before You Go. Be sure to go overyour supply checklist thoroughly before leaving, tomake sure you've prepared as well as possible.

i. Go1den Eag1e Passport. National Parks andFfts ion or will charge areduced entrance fee if you have a Golden Eag1ePassport, obtainable from most park entrances andpost offices. For those 62 years of age and older, afree Golden Age Passport is available, and offersthe same privileges.

j . Fire Permits. Ask the forest service per-sonnel about campfire permits before buildingcampfires; especially in extremely dry weather.Permits generally are not required when usingpark-provided fire facilities at established camp-grounds.

k. Choosing a Site. A quick look through theen[iie es an idea of the best sitesavailable. If you have small youngsters, avoid thesites near water or heavily wooded areas remotefrom other campers. AIso pick the higher places,away from mountain streams and desert areaswhere flash floods may occur.

Use caution when parking near or below a cliff orsteep mountain side. Heavy rains may cause a mud-slide.

It's also better to camp among several smalltreesin a rainstorm. The tallest or only tree in the areamight attract lightning.

When camping, you're likely to be lounging onchairs outside the coach's passenger door. If youhave a choice in cool weather, park facing theeast to let the sun warm the right side of the motorcoach. In warm weather, point it west or north sothe motor coach is between you and the sun duringthe heat of the day.

I. Camping Activities. In addition to normalcamping activities, such as hiking, sight-seeing,fishing, boating, swimming, and relaxing, both pub-lic and private campgrounds offer special eetivi-ties for campers. Fireside chats with park rangers,or park-related movies, offer fascinating enter-tainment. Check out the local eommunities, too, forhistorical sites and buildings to add enjoyment andlearning about the area you're visiting.

m. Camping in Primitive Areas. A primitive.area is an unimproved area, without man-made

facilities. For simple overnight parking you mayfind a turn-out, or a rest area along the road.When parking on turn-outs, it's a goodideato pointyour coach toward the exit. That gives the otherfellow a chance to park behind you and you ean stillleave when you wish, Always park more than 3 feetoff the highway.

Always check locally before starting onto any little-used road late in the day. Ask the highway patrolor ranger office about road conditions and informauthorities of your intentions, and how long youplanto stay. You ghould have a map showing the roadand side roatls. Be sure you can turn around, ifnecessary.

If in the desert, be sure to have food, water, g&s,oil, tools, shovel, axe, spare wheel and tire,canteen, and a snakebite kit.

n. Getting Stuck. If the road appears soft ormuAay@icle and personally check theroad for firmness before proceeding. The best wayto avoid getting stuck in snow, mud, or sand is tomaintain a forward motion. If you do get stuck,stop instantly before the rear wheels dig in. Witha shovel, dig gently sloping trenches ahead of eachwheel, then place weeds, brush, tire chains, sacks,or canvas in front of each wheel in the trenehes.See Section 4 for rocking the coach using the forwardand reverse gears to drive out of such holes.

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frwe æsl$clFtThe best choice when you are really stuck is tostay with the vehicle until help comes.

A distress signal universally recogntzed is twosmoky fires. Use dry wood to start the fire andgreen wood to make the smoke. A flashlight to sig-nal an SOS to airplanes at night will tell them you'rein trouble. (SOS: ,..---...). During the day, rocksor light clothing arranged in large SOS letters onthe ground will signal plane crews.

If no one knows where you are, you may want towalk for help. Stay on the road. Start in the morningif you are in the mountains, and inthe evening if inthe hot desert. Take a canteen, food, matches,snakebite kit, and coat or blanket if necessary.

o. Breaking Camp, Before leaving camp, runthrough rting Checklist in Section 4.Drive a few feet, then get out and look back to besure you've left nothing behind.

America's campgrounds and seenic wonders will bepreserved if you follow the "7 C's'' suggested bythe North American Family Campers Association,Inc. - Care , Caution, Courtesy, Cleanliness, Co-operation, Conservation, and Common Sense.

7 -2. CHECKLISTS

The following checklists are suggestions. You wiIIwant to delete some items and add others. If yourIists are kept current with your needs, they willeliminate considerable mental strain when assem-bling your camping gear and food supplies.

FOOD LIST

Dehydrated and canned soups

Dehydrated potatoeS, stews, apples

Canned stew, hash, chiliCanned tuna, sa1motr, sardines

Canned baked beans, macaroni, spaghetti

Canned chicken

Canned roast beef or ham

Mayonnaise and salad oils

Cereals

Bread, breakfast rollsCrackers, canned brown bread

Cookies, marshmallow, candy

Canned milkCoffee, tea, cocoa, dried milk

Sugar, salt, pepper, spices

Mustard, catchup, pickles, olives

Biscuit and paneake flour, syrup

Cooking oilApple and peanut butter, j elly

Paper towels and napkins

Soap (bar and liquid)

Dishcloth and towel

Potholders and tongs

Pot scrubber

Aluminum foil, plastic bags

Food storage containers

Fruit-juices, frozen, canned

Fruits, f resh, dried, canned

Vegetables, fresh, frozen, canned

Salad materials

Meats, fresh or frozenEggs and bacon

Fresh milkMargarine or butter

Cheese and cheese spreads

Puddings, gelatine desserts

Raisins, nuts, popcorn

Toothpicks

Baking soda

Vinegar

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Vacuum bottles

Pans

Plates

Cups

Coffee pot

Knives, forks, spoons

Can opener

Spatula

Peeler \

Plastic juice container

Pressure cooker

Ground cloth

Sleeping bags ,

Lantern, rnantles

Cushions

Folding chairs

Writing materialsCompans

Fieldglasses

Books

Games, adult and children

Camera, fitmBaby baclqpack

Portable ptaypen

COOKING EQUIPMENT

UTILITY EQUIPMENT

Aluminum griddle

Barbecue gritlCharcoal, charcoal lighter fluidMatches

Clean cloth for fittering water

Water purification tablets

Kitehen utensils

Corkscrew

Egg beater

Aluminum table

Plastic table covering

Stroller

Rope, clothespins

Road maps

Park directories

Laundry bag

Golden Eagle Passport

Laundry soap

Wær cleaner

Household bleach

Toitet tar* deodorizer

Thetford Aqua Bowl

Thetford Aqua Thaw

HEALTH/EMERGENCY KITS

Insurance company address, telephone number

Flashlight, batteries

Pockeflrnife

Light bulbs, fuses

First aid kit

Snakebite kitInsect repellant

Emergency flares

Yellorr naphtha laundry soap (for polson ily)Fire extinguisher

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Hatchet

Shovel

PliersScrewdrivers

Hammer

Nails, screws

String

Pick

Small saw

Wheel chocks

Wrenches

Tire pump

Set of engine drive belts

7.3. DRIVING HINTS

a. Introduction. This section highlights the dif -ferences between driving the FMC 2900R MotorCoach and a standard automobile. It does not re-iterate all the traffic safety rules or summarizethe vehicle code. A careful reading of this sectionwill prepare you to make the driving adjustmentsnecess aty to safely drive the motor coach. Almostall traffic situations not covered in this sectioncan easily be handled by using good common senseand good defensive driving.

Practice the more complex maneuvers of turning,backing, and parking the coach in large, emptyparking lots early on Sunday mornings. Thirty min-utes to an hour's practice wiII greatly increase yourdriving confidence.

b. Check Before Pulling Out, Your outside rearview mirrors will prove indispensable when pass-ing, turning, and backing up. Always check andadjust them before leaving. Check the traffic onboth the left and right sides before pulling from thecurb, Do not drive the coach with any doors leftopen.

Allow plenty of time to arrive at your destination.Trying to meet rigid schedules encourages speed-ing, taking chances, and risking lives. It's impor-tant for you to arrive safely. Of course, your speedshould always be governed by traffic conditions.

Plastic water hose

Electric extension cord

Set of fuzes

Vehicle registration papers

Tire gauge

5-gal gas container

5-gal water container

Funnel

White gas container

Plastic water bucket

Rags

Newspapers

c. Driving Defensively. Drive defensively insuch a manner as to avoid accidents by anticipatingand allowing for hazards created by the unsafe actsof others and adverse traffic and weather eonditions.

d. Passing. Stay in the far right lane wheneverpossinte. Drivers of automobiles are somehow un-able to tolerate trucks, buses, or motor coachesin front of them at any speed, so it's wise to allowthem plenty of room to pass. If traffic is stackingup behind Vou, puII over at the first opportunity andlet them pass. In fact, this is required by law insome states if there are 5 or more cars behind you.

Passing slower moving vehicles is mueh the samein your coach as with automobiles, but allowancesmust be made for the coach's extra length. Getyour speed up before you pull out to pass. Give acourtesy passing signal with your horn by day, orblink your lights at night, then be sure all is clearin the opposing lane. If the other driver pulls overto let you pass, thank him with a couple of quiekbeeps on your horn. Make sure your coach is com-pletely past the vehicle you're passing before re-turning back to your original lane. It's a good ruleto not to return to your lane until you can see thepassed vehicle in your rear view mirror.

e. Safe Following Distances The 3 -SecondRule. The standard rule for safe following distancesis to stay one coach length behind the vehicle infront of you for each 10 miles per hour of speed.

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Choose an object to the side of the road which thevehicle ahead of you is passing. As the vehiclepasses the object, begin counting off 3 seconds (onethousand ong, one thousand two, one thousand thrff).You are following too close if you reach the sameobject before the full three seconds are counted.You are following at the minimum safe distance ifyou reach the object at the precise 3-secondcount.This 3 -seeond rule is good for all speeds and isquickly learned.

å Be conscious of yourvehicle dimensions when passing, turning, anddriving under low vertieal clearances. The heightof the coach i's I feet, 1 inch. The vehicle widthis I feet, 10 inches with the two side mirrorsextended.

& Highway Signals. Knowing some of the stan-dard highway signals used by truck drivers on thehighway will be of value to you when you see suchsignals, or when you want to_ signal drivers behindyou. Be careful, though, in.telling a driver behindyou that all is clear ahead. You don't know theother vehicle's capabilities to pass you quickly.Use these signals only when there is no possibledoubt,

O When an approaehing vehicle turns its head-lights on and off rapidly during the daytime,you are being told that your headlights are on.

O If an approaching'driver extends his arm outand waves it up and down, he is warning youof trouble ahead.

O If you find yourself pocketed behind a largetruck, and the truck blinks his lights on andoff once, he is telling you the road ahead isclear. If he blinks the lights on and off twice,he is signaling you that there is troubleahead.

O If you have just overtaken a truck on the high-way and the truck blinks its headlights, thetruck driver is telling you that you are nowfar enough clear of the truck and it is safefor you to swing back into the right-hand laneof the road.

h. Bad Driving Conditions. Try to avoid badweather and driving conditions when planning a trip.For instance, when traveling in the hot desert, it

is best to travel at night, or in the late eveninghours, rather than in the heat of the day. And driv-ing over the Rocky Mountains in winter may behazatdous or impossible.

Driving in wet weather requires you to reduce yourspeed and increase your normal following distance.Never travel on icy roads. Drive slowly on bumpyroads in consideration of your passengers andcargo.

Always shift down when going down a grade. Themotor will assist your brakes in slowing the vehicle.

Use a pumping action when applying brakes. If youstart to slide on wet or icy roads, release thebrakes, straighten out, and reapply brakes.

i . Poor Visibility. In allbad weather situationswhere visibility is limited, be sure you're'able tostop the coach within one half the range of yourvision. It's best nottodrive atnightunless you havea destination in mind. When visibility is poor, turn-outs and stopping places are harder to find.

You must slow down if you have to drive in a fog.Better Vet, don't drive.- Stay off the road and waituntil the fog lifts. Fog promotes accidents becauseyou can't drive defensively; you can't see othercars well enough to judge their actions. If you mustdrive, reduce speed enough to stop withinthe rangeof your visibility" Turn on your low beam lightsand keep yourself oriented within the lane stripes.

;!- Turning. When turning the coach, the rearend will swing out farther than the driver may beaccustomed to in an automobile. The only time therear end swing is serious is when the coach is po-sitioned very close to an object, such as a wall ora tree. Gradually turning away from the objectwhile traveling forward will solve the problem:

You can't cut corners as close when driving themotor eoach. The rear wheels will cut closer thanthe front wheels. This affects making a right turnat an interseetion, when it may be necessary toswing left momentarily, ås shown in Figure 7-1, toprevent the rear wheels from running over thecurbing.

The driver must delay longer before begtyning turnssince he is located over the front whe6ls. Use theright front wheel as a guide point for starting allright turns as shown in Figure 7 -2. Cut when thecenter of the right wheel is opposite the guide line."Cut" means to turn the wheel sharply. Maintain a3 to 5 mile per hour speed when making right turnsat busy city intersections. The slow speed will hetpyou make the turn safely. Where the angle of the

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fm aslnoFtintersecting streets, width of streets, speed of theturn, road or traffic conditions are unusual, it isyour responsibility to compensate for such con-ditions in order to make the movement safely.

driving forward. In the street, this means taking uptwo linear spaces. In a parking lot, this meansbacking into the parking slot until the rear wheelstouch the tire stops, letting the rear of the unit"hang over". Of course, be sure there is roombehind you before you do this. But in this manner,the front of the coach will be aligned with othervehicles parked alongside.GU IDE LIN E

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CUT LEFT AND PULL FORWARD UNTIL RIGHT FRONTWHEEL IS 6 FT FROM NEAR CURB LINE AND OPPO-SITE OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE ON CROSS STREET. THENCUT TO RIGHT.

Figure 7-1. Right Turn From Parallel Parking Position

GUIDELINE REPRESENTING OUTSIDE OF PARKED VE-HICLES. USE THIS GUIDELI NE WHETHER VEHICLE IS

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CUT WHEN RIGHT RE,AR WHEEL IS OPPOSITE FRONTBUMPER OF PARKED VEHICLE. PARK AT LEAST I8IN. FROM CURB. STOP PARALLEL.

PARKED ON CROSS STREET OR NOT. 3-1/2 FT CLEARANCEFROM PARKEDVEH IC LE

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k. Parking. Follow the instructions illustratedin Figure 7 -3 for parallel parking. It's always goodto park where you ean leave the parking spot by

PARK COACH WITH FRONT WHEELS TURNED OUT-WARD. pULL OUT, MAtNTA|NtN G 3-1/2 FT

C LEARANC E FROM PARKE D VE H IC LE, U NT I LRIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSES BUMPER OF PARKEDVEHICLE. CHECK MIRRORS AND BLIND SPOTUNTIL POSITIONED IN DRIVING LANE.

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1. Backing Up. As a general rule, back upma*ing your turns to the left so you can see out ofthe left side of the coach. It takes a wide openspace and a few mlnutes of practice to become pro-ficient in backing up.

Yet it's best to avoid backing up situations. If youmust back upr position someone outside the coachto guide you. Use both mirrors to avoid surprises.Making a personal check behind the vehicle beforebacking up will increase your cordidence and revealobjects tmdetectable by you from the driver's seat.

m. In Casg of Agcident. If you have an accidentand are pulled over off the highwayr Vou are stillresponsible for any other accident that occurs be-cause of your vehicle parked on or by the highway,unless you set out the proper warning devices.Carry red flares or redflasherlightstowarn otherdrivers of a dangerous situation. Place one flare100 feet ahead of your coach, and another flare 100

feet to the rear of your coach. Also one flare 10feet to the left of the coach rear. Red flags can beused in the daytime instead of flares.

Figure 7 -4 shows typical accident traps that canoccur with your motor coach. It is not enough toknow these particular accident traps, but it is ne-cessary to recognize all accident traps rapidly.The best protection is to apply the principles ofdefensive driving to the problem:

O Reduce speed

O Approach intersections with your foot on thebrake

O Anticipate changes in traffie signals

O Don't assume the right-of-way

O Don't assume that the other vehicle will. follow the usual pattern of performance

A. Pulling Out From Curbl*lt,

VEHICLES #1 FROM SIDE STREET ORREAR MAY DRIVE INTO BLIND SPOT

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VEHICLES #1 OR #Z |,AXY CREEP OUT INTO INTER-SECT ION AFTER STOP, ALLOWING INSU FFIC IENTCLEARANCE FOR YOUR TURN.

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hc gleooFl7 -4. STATE LAWS

The various states do nothaveuniformtraffic laws.A brief summary of pertinent state laws is pre-sented for general information in the followingtables. If in doubt, inquire locally or at your auto-mobile club. All laws shown here are su.bject tochange by state and local city ordinances.

a. Speed Limits. 60/50 means 60 mph mæri-mum speed in the daytime and 50 mph in the night-time. Posted speed limits may not apply to motorhomes.

b. Stopping Overnight. This table representsthe general rule throughout each state. Of course,you must conform to local posted deviations.

c. Pets. Most state parks and forests allowingpets require they be on either a 6 or 10 foot leash.

d. LP Gas. Most states do allow LP gas ap-liances to remain connected while the vehicle ismoving, but do not allow or recommend operationof these appliances while moving. AII states requirethe pilot light be off when refueling at servicestations,

e. No Information Available. A dash (-) indi-catG n quire locally.

Thrurels, Boston Harbor

MaximumSpeed Limit

for Motor Homes

Overnight StopsPermitted

DogsPermittedOvernightIn Parks

LP GasAppliancesConneeted

While Moving RemarksRoadside

Rest Areasoff

Highway

AI"ABAMA

AI"ASIG

ARIZONA

ARKANSAS

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?-5. HELPFUL BOOKS O Directory of RV Sanitary StationsRAJO Publications, Inc.

There are m:rny books available to those planning 319 Miller Avevacations and extensive travel in motor coaches. Mill Valley, Calif. 94941Some useful ones are listed below.

I Family Motor Coach AssociationP. O. Box 44144 \

O woodau's Trailering parks and cincinnati, ohio 45244

Campground Directory500 ttyacinth Place o Camping Maps USA

Highlånd Park, Iltinois 60035 3li"3or?3"u"s peninsura. calir. soz74

3 woodall's LP Gas Refueling Directory j sunsite sunset western campsite Directory Y500 Hyacinth PlaeeHighrind park, rlinois 60035 ##,:t#To1',Llåu. e4025

O Woodall's Directory of Holding Tank O Rand McNalIy Travel Trailer GuideDumping Stations Barcam publishing Co.500 Hyacinth Place Box FHighland Park, Illinois 60035 Palos Verdes, Calif. 90214

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