Fleetwood 1974 Southwind Owner's Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY
READY TO
Starting and
Safety Bel
ON
THE ROAD
Driving and Parking. . . . . . . .
Overheating.
Windshield Defrost 12V Fuse Replacement .
Changing a Tire . . . .
Emergency
SERVICING
Motor Home Chassis
Engine and Service . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary
Generator Power Plant System Service
PLUMBING
Fresh
External Water
Filling Fresh Water
Troubleshooting Water System
Sanitizing Water
Waste Water System . . . .
Waste Water Draining . . . .
Winterizing
Do's
ELECTRICAL
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Electrical Diagram
12
12
Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Roof Air
Automotive Air Conditioner . .
Water.
and
Volt
Volt
Volt
LEAVE
Warm·
ts.
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Start
System.
Battery
. . . . . .
Supply
Tank.
the
Water
Don'ts
SYstem.
System .
Fuses.
12
Volt
Generator
Conditioner.
Service . . . . .
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Battery
- WEIGHING.
Up.
Comfort
Operator's
Supply.
System.
Power Plant
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Control
Manual.
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CONTINUED
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) SYSTEM
Using
Operation
Filling
Filling
. LPG System Leak Checks
LPG
LPG Appliances
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS
Pedestal
Spring-Balanced Bunk Beds_
Pedestal Dinette Tables
Pull-Out (Gaucho) Beds _
Storage _ _
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Interior
Windows
Locksets and Latches
Plumbing
Condensation
Exterior Care _ . . . _ . _
WARRANTY.
LPG
System
of
the
Removable LPG Tanks . .
the
Chassis·Mounted LPG Tank
Leak
Detector.
Range Top and
Radiant Heater
Forced Air
Water Heater . . .
LPG/Electric Refrigerator
Seats.
Cleaning.
Draperies, Cushions and Upholstery Fabrics
Wall
Paneling
Carpeting.
Fixtures _ .
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Exterior Metal
Roof
Repairs
at
Low Temperatures
LPG
System . . . . .
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Oven
Furnace.
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Inside
Back
Cover
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FORWARD
This manual describes
motor
Like all fine
in
the
for
few minutes
having a good working knowledge of
and
motoring
Your
National
safety
electrical
standard
outward
Should
contact
home
order
chassis
your
how
motor
to
aid
equipment,
to
retain its
operator's
use, defines
spent
to
keep
pleasure.
home
Standards I nstitute
standards
and
other
is
indicated
sign
of
internal
you have
your
DEALE R
the
various design features
you
in
understanding
your
motor
maximum
manual
the
important
reading and
it
properly
has been
as applicable. These
requirements
by
the
quality.
any
questions
immediately
performance
and
the
understanding
maintained will help
constructed
Standard A 119.2
seal installed
regarding
its capabilities.
home
will require care and regular
information
areas
of
the
unit. Knowing
to
Standards
for
quality
just
operation,
so he can
and
operating
characteristics. This manual, along
from
other
maintenance
these
conform
and/or
and
outside
be
you
instructions will result
hew
you
enjoy
with
State
and
establish
safety. Compliance
the
entry
maintenance
of
assistance.
procedures
maintenance
manufacturers
will
want
to
to
use
your
thousands
or
exceed
Federal
the
door.
the
motor
plumbing, heating,
This seal
or
service, please
follow.
motor
of
of
your
with
provided
The
in
your
home
miles of
American
vehicle
with
this
is
the
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PLANNING
& PREPARATION
d, Check
that
jack, jack handle and lug wrench
are
properly
stowed.
Plan
your
trip
and organize all preparations before
you
leave.
Proper preparation
can
be
the
key
to
getting
the
most enjoyment
from
your
motor
home.
The
following
suggestions
are
provided'
only
as
a
guide. Review
them
carefully before starting on
your
first
trip.
Refer
to
the list when on trips and make
note
of
items forgotten
to
make subsequent
trips
even more enjoyable.
• Plan
your
route carefully. Consult
maps
,and
guidebooks (available at most bookstands and
newstandsl,
to
become aware beforehand
of
any
road
conditions,
campsite availability and other
ci
rcu mstances.
•
BE
SURE
ALL
EQUIPMENT
IS
SERVICED
AND
READY
FOR
TRAVE
L.
Check
the
following
items:
a.
Check all fluids including:
Motor
Home Engine crankcase oil
Transmission
fluid
Power steeri
ng
fl
u id
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master
cylinder
brake
fluid
Electrolyte level
of
batteries
Windshield washer reservoir level
b.
Inspect wheel
lugs
for
tightness. Examine all
tires
for
road damage, then
inflate
to
the
proper pressures
as
recommended
for
the
tire
size and the operating
conditions
appro-
,priate
for
your
motor
home
as
directed in
the
chassis
operator's manual. In using
your
Chassis
OPerator's Manual, note
that
tire
pressures
are
given
for
cold tires which
are
to
be
used
under nominal driving and load
conditions, and also
for
unusual operating
or
load conditions. Always refer
to
the procedures
applicable
to
your
motor
home.
c.
Check oil level in the generator power
plant
(if
installed). Refer
to
instructions and main-
tenance manual provided
by,
,the generator
manufacturer
for
other pre·use service
re-
quirements applicable
to
this equipment.
Check
that
extra oi I and
other
service suppl
ies
are
provided
for
the generator
power
plant
if
the
motor
home
is
to
be
used
for
extended
periods.
e.
Check
that
the 115
volt
power
supply cord
is
properly
stowed in compartment. A power
supp'ly cord adapter may
be
required in some
camping
areas.
Be
sure
to
use
adapters which
provide proper electrical ground.
f. Check
that
a serviceable fire extinguisher
is
secured in the
mounting
bracket.
g.
Verify
that
all items you plan
to
take are
on board .
NOTE:
Be
sure
the
weight
of
passengers, equip-
ment
and supplies does
not
cause
your
home
to
exceed axle loads and overall vehicle loads
for
which
it
was designed.
If
in
doubt,
weigh the
vehicle at a
public
scale.
See
"WEIGHING"
.
h.
Check
that'
accessories, such
as
a plastic
sewer
hose
with
the necessary
fittings
and a
water supply line (such
as
garden
hose
type
approved
for
125 psi)
are
on board.
(It
may
be
desirable
to
check ahead
with
specific
campsites where
you
plan
to
stop
for
any
special adapters which may
be
required.)
i.
Fill fresh water tank,
if
required. (Refer
to
Plumbing Section.)
• Check
to
see
that
drain line cap and
holding
tank
knife
valve(s)
are
closed and secured.
Add a holding
tank chemical
to a few
gallons
of
water in
your
body
waste holding tank.
(See
Plumbing Section).
• Check all stop lights, running lights and
other
vehicle safety items.
• Put
motor
home contents in
"travel"
condition.
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a.
Secure any loose objects which could
shift
while
traveling.
b.
Secure refrigerator coritents (place lids on
all containers holding liquids,
for
example)
then secure locking latch on refrigerator
door.
c.
Be
sure all cabinets have the contents secured
and the doors latched.
d.
Be
sure all
exterior
doors are closed and
locked.
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