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DRIVING & MANEUVERING THE RV
CAUTION! PARKING & BACKING UP
Cruise control may make operation more relaxing. However,
please do not use cruise control on wet, slippery or snow-covered Always use a spotter when backing up! Ensure that you
roads or while traveling in hilly/mountainous terrain. Using cruise can see the spotter in the side-view mirrors. When parking, always
control in these conditions may result in reduced driving control apply the parking brake.
and will be less fuel efficient. Under these circumstances using
TOW/HAUL will provide improved driver control. DRIVER AWARE!
BRAKING & HILL BRAKING When driving an RV it is vital to be very aware of other road users,
especially pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, other small vehicles, etc.
Give yourself twice as much distance as you would when driving Give plenty of space (up to 1.5 meters or 5ft) when driving past
your own automobile when following other vehicles. That means anyone sharing your side of the road. RVs create wind drag which
you need to observe a 4-6 second following distance when driving can pull a pedestrian in towards the side of the RV. Remember the
the RV at highway driving speed. See BRAKING DISTANCES below. wing mirrors are wide and pose a threat if you are too close to any
other road users. In every event, slow down, and wait until there is
For hill braking, reduce speed early and ensure that enough space to overtake the road user by signaling and pulling
TOW/HAUL is engaged. When braking, press and release the pedal, out into the other side of the road.
do not apply the brake pedal continuously as this may overheat the
brake system. Allow the engine and the transmission Tow/haul to do SEATS & SEAT BELTS
the work. See TOW/HAUL on page 14. When parking, always apply
the parking brake. If at any time you change drivers, you must readjust the driver's
seat to the position that gives comfort and full use of the side-view
BRAKING DISTANCES mirrors so that the driver can see the spotter. Always adjust the
driver’s seat when a new driver assumes operation of the RV.
Speed Driver Braking Total Time To All passengers are legally required to wear seat belts while the
Response (Dry/Wet) Distance Brake RV is moving.
Distance Distance & Stop
Child seats should never be installed on the front passenger seat as
110km/h 18-24m 90-110m 126-158m 6s (160m) the airbags may cause death or injury if deployed. Death or serious
100km/h 14-20m 60-80m 88-100m 4s (108m) injury can also occur to children 12 and under.
80km/h 11-17m 45-65m 67-69m 3s (81m)
TIP
STEERING If there is a constant chime when the key is in the ignition,
ensure both front seats are properly clicked and locked in the
The RV has a larger turning radius and will require more room than front-facing position.
an automobile. Always reduce speed before turning and watch for
tail swing. SCHOOL BUSES, SCHOOL ZONES &
PLAYGROUND ZONES
CLEARANCES
In Canada, school buses are yellow. Each school bus, when it stops,
RVs are much taller than conventional vehicles. At least 4.0m (13ft) will have flashing lights and a stop sign projecting from the bus.
of clearance is required. There are appliances on the roof such as You must come to a complete stop driving in either direction
the air conditioner, solar panels and vents that add height. when you see the flashing lights and/or the protruding stop
sign. You may not continue until the flashing lights have gone out
Consider height when approaching: gasoline/petrol stations, under and the stop sign closes from view.
passes, tunnels, bridges, toll booths. The RV will not fit in parking
garages or in drive-thru windows. In School Zones and Playground Zones you must reduce your speed
to the locally posted speed limit, and you can only resume normal
If there is roof damage the Guest is responsible for any and all speed once you have passed the sign which marks the end of the
related charges. In the event you damage the roof of the RV call school or playground zone. Heavy fines are imposed on motorists
CanaDream Central immediately. speeding in these zones.
Be aware of the width of the RV when meeting, passing or being PROPANE GAS TANK
passed by other vehicles. Make sure the side-view mirrors don’t
project into the other vehicle’s lane. If the journey takes you The propane gas tank will be full at the time of pickup and supplies
through narrow roads at slow speeds, you can fold the side-view fuel for your furnace, water heater and stove. You can have your
mirror arms in towards the doors to prevent the risk of a collision. propane gas tank refilled at many service/gasoline/petrol stations
Ensure to return the mirrors to their original positions prior to and some independent propane gas dealers. Propane gas tanks can
resuming a regular speed. be empty when you return the RV, however, any refills required
during your trip are at your expense. Avoid running out of
propane gas. It is safe to drive with your propane system ON.
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CAUTION! PARKING & BACKING UP
Cruise control may make operation more relaxing. However,
please do not use cruise control on wet, slippery or snow-covered Always use a spotter when backing up! Ensure that you
roads or while traveling in hilly/mountainous terrain. Using cruise can see the spotter in the side-view mirrors. When parking, always
control in these conditions may result in reduced driving control apply the parking brake.
and will be less fuel efficient. Under these circumstances using
TOW/HAUL will provide improved driver control. DRIVER AWARE!
BRAKING & HILL BRAKING When driving an RV it is vital to be very aware of other road users,
especially pedestrians, joggers, cyclists, other small vehicles, etc.
Give yourself twice as much distance as you would when driving Give plenty of space (up to 1.5 meters or 5ft) when driving past
your own automobile when following other vehicles. That means anyone sharing your side of the road. RVs create wind drag which
you need to observe a 4-6 second following distance when driving can pull a pedestrian in towards the side of the RV. Remember the
the RV at highway driving speed. See BRAKING DISTANCES below. wing mirrors are wide and pose a threat if you are too close to any
other road users. In every event, slow down, and wait until there is
For hill braking, reduce speed early and ensure that enough space to overtake the road user by signaling and pulling
TOW/HAUL is engaged. When braking, press and release the pedal, out into the other side of the road.
do not apply the brake pedal continuously as this may overheat the
brake system. Allow the engine and the transmission Tow/haul to do SEATS & SEAT BELTS
the work. See TOW/HAUL on page 14. When parking, always apply
the parking brake. If at any time you change drivers, you must readjust the driver's
seat to the position that gives comfort and full use of the side-view
BRAKING DISTANCES mirrors so that the driver can see the spotter. Always adjust the
driver’s seat when a new driver assumes operation of the RV.
Speed Driver Braking Total Time To All passengers are legally required to wear seat belts while the
Response (Dry/Wet) Distance Brake RV is moving.
Distance Distance & Stop
Child seats should never be installed on the front passenger seat as
110km/h 18-24m 90-110m 126-158m 6s (160m) the airbags may cause death or injury if deployed. Death or serious
100km/h 14-20m 60-80m 88-100m 4s (108m) injury can also occur to children 12 and under.
80km/h 11-17m 45-65m 67-69m 3s (81m)
TIP
STEERING If there is a constant chime when the key is in the ignition,
ensure both front seats are properly clicked and locked in the
The RV has a larger turning radius and will require more room than front-facing position.
an automobile. Always reduce speed before turning and watch for
tail swing. SCHOOL BUSES, SCHOOL ZONES &
PLAYGROUND ZONES
CLEARANCES
In Canada, school buses are yellow. Each school bus, when it stops,
RVs are much taller than conventional vehicles. At least 4.0m (13ft) will have flashing lights and a stop sign projecting from the bus.
of clearance is required. There are appliances on the roof such as You must come to a complete stop driving in either direction
the air conditioner, solar panels and vents that add height. when you see the flashing lights and/or the protruding stop
sign. You may not continue until the flashing lights have gone out
Consider height when approaching: gasoline/petrol stations, under and the stop sign closes from view.
passes, tunnels, bridges, toll booths. The RV will not fit in parking
garages or in drive-thru windows. In School Zones and Playground Zones you must reduce your speed
to the locally posted speed limit, and you can only resume normal
If there is roof damage the Guest is responsible for any and all speed once you have passed the sign which marks the end of the
related charges. In the event you damage the roof of the RV call school or playground zone. Heavy fines are imposed on motorists
CanaDream Central immediately. speeding in these zones.
Be aware of the width of the RV when meeting, passing or being PROPANE GAS TANK
passed by other vehicles. Make sure the side-view mirrors don’t
project into the other vehicle’s lane. If the journey takes you The propane gas tank will be full at the time of pickup and supplies
through narrow roads at slow speeds, you can fold the side-view fuel for your furnace, water heater and stove. You can have your
mirror arms in towards the doors to prevent the risk of a collision. propane gas tank refilled at many service/gasoline/petrol stations
Ensure to return the mirrors to their original positions prior to and some independent propane gas dealers. Propane gas tanks can
resuming a regular speed. be empty when you return the RV, however, any refills required
during your trip are at your expense. Avoid running out of
propane gas. It is safe to drive with your propane system ON.
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