caution - Thor Motor Coach

Chassis
38
Engine Access
FUELING THE
MOTOR HOME
Ford Fuel Pump
Collision Shut-off
Switch
TRAVEL
PREPARATION
Chassis Checks
IF THE ENGINE COVER IS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY,
EXHAUST GASES MAY LEAK INTO THE MOTOR HOME,
CREATING A DANGEROUS AND POTENTIALLY LETHAL
SITUATION.
The motor home engine can be accessed for service from inside the motor home. The
engine cover between the driver and passenger seats can be removed.
When reinstalling the engine cover, make sure that it is seated correctly without
obstruction from carpet, floor mats, etc.
Be extremely careful when fueling the motor home. Always shut off the engine, do not
smoke, or use cellular phones and shut off all pilot lights before adding fuel. Fuel spills
represent a serious fire hazard, and should be cleaned up immediately. Never restart
the engine, or relight pilot lights while raw fuel is present. When weather gets cold or
the motor home has not been used for a while, a fuel anti-gel additive will be needed.
For your convenience there may be two fuel fills on the motor home. If so equipped,
they are located on both sides of the motor home, towards the front of the unit. This
allows access into filling stations from either side of the motor home.
Note: If you should lose your fuel cap, it should be replaced as
soon as possible, with a cap of the same type.
Note: Always remove the fuel cap slowly and pay close attention
to the fuel recommendations outlined in the chassis
literature.
If your motor home is involved in a collision, it is possible that an inertia switch in the
fuel pump circuit will open, shutting down the flow of fuel to the engine. This is a
safety feature designed to help keep raw fuel from spilling out and creating additional
danger. When this inertia switch has been tripped, it is necessary to manually reset
it before the motor home can be restarted and moved. Review your chassis owner’s
manual for the location of the switch and instructions for resetting.
Like any vacation trip, pre-planning will pay big dividends. In addition to routine
trip preparations such as having newspaper delivery stopped and mail held at the
post office, there are now more vehicle-related preparations than there are with an
automobile.
• Fluid levels (oil, power steering, radiator, transmission, windshield washer, etc.)
• Belts (tension and condition)
• Battery (electrolyte level if applicable, connections, charge)
• Hoses (clamps tight, condition, leakage)
• Seals, gaskets (leaks)
• Tire pressure/condition and lug nut torque
• Headlights, running and safety marker lights including brake and turn signal and
also any trailer light connections