12 Exterior Features

Towing Hitch

On the rear of the Wayfarer is a Class 2, 5,000-pound towing hitch (Figure 11-1) capable of handling a tongue weight of 500 pounds.

This hitch is installed for towing a passenger car to be used when the vehicle is parked. The wire connector installed with this hitch is a standard, seven-pin connector.

Exterior Sides

The sides (Figure 11-2) of your Wayfarer are constructed of gel-coated fiberglass. To add to this feature, the end caps are also gel-coated fiberglass. To clean these fiberglass surfaces, only use warm water and a mild cleanser; gently wash with soft cloths. Use of stiff bristle brushes or other harsh abrasives may cause scratches in the fiberglass surfaces.

Please note: Tiffin Motorhomes is NOT responsible for the weathering and/or oxidation of gel-coated surfaces.

Spacious storage compartments are located on the exterior sides of your Wayfarer. These external compartments provide ample, additional space for your belongings while you are traveling. When stowing materials in these storage compartments, try to “balance” the resultant weight load from front to rear and from side to side—this will keep the center of gravity of the motor home essentially unchanged and should not adversely affect the handling characteristics of the motor home when it is in motion.

 

 

Security Lights

On the Wayfarer, exterior security lights (Figure 113) are standard features.

A light is installed on the passenger side of the coach to help light that side of the Wayfarer for added protection.

This light can serve as a “porch light” when the motorhome is parked and the awning is deployed so that various activities (e.g., sitting outside, grilling, visiting) at dusk and later can be enjoyed by the motorhome owners and their guests.

 

Electric Steps

The Wayfarer is equipped with electric door steps (Figure 11-4).

The switch (Figure 11-5) to operate these steps is located in the door stairwell. When the power switch for the steps is in the “on” position, simply open the door and the steps will automatically extend.

Detailed operation for the electrical, double-entrance, door steps is as follows:

1. Turn the step power switch “on”.

2. Close the door. The step should retract and lock into the UP position.

3. Open the door. The step should extend and lock into the DOWN position.

4. Turn the step power switch “off.” The step should remain in an extended position when the door is closed. Turning “off” the power with the step retracted will hold the step in a retracted position, as well.

5. With the step extended, turn the step power switch “off” and close the entrance door. Turn the vehicle ignition switch “on.” The ignition override system will go into effect and the step will automatically retrac

6. With the step switch in the “on” position, turn the vehicle ignition switch “off” and open the door. The step will extend and lock in the DOWN position.

7. This feature is only operative the first time the door is opened after the vehicle ignition switch is turned “off.” When the ignition switch is “on,” the step will always activate with the door movement, regardless of the position of the step power switch.

Mirrors

This motorhome is equipped with remote controlled, exterior, rear-view mirrors (Figure 11-6). Always adjust the mirrors for maximum rear visibility prior to driving. If another driver is to drive, be sure the mirrors are readjusted to accommodate the second driver.

The mirrors adjusted by using the multidirectional switch located on the dashboard. Select the mirror to be adjusted by pointing the arrow in the direction of that mirror.

  

Move the control in the direction of movement desired to obtain the best view for that mirror. The adjustment control moves the top half of both mirrors. The bottom half of each mirror is convex and is adjusted manually.

Further information can be found in the Mercedes Owner’s Manual.

Detailed instructions for these manual adjustments can be found in the manufacturer’s literature available in the Owner’s Information Package. However, this brief overview of mirror adjustment can begin the process: The top portion of the mirror should be adjusted horizontally so that you can see your own motorhome in the one-inch surface closest to the motorhome. The remaining portion of the mirror now permits you to see the road behind you. The mirror should be adjusted vertically so that you can see the rear bumper on the bottom of the plane portion of the mirror.

The convex mirrors should be adjusted horizontally so that you can see your own motorhome in 1/3 of the mirror. These convex mirrors should then be adjusted vertically to allow you to see any other vehicles alongside your motor home.