Fleetwood 1980 Jamboree Rallye Owner's Manual

Jamboree®

RALLYE

o·

,-

·1980

INTRODUCTION

Welcome

ing family

for choosing Your

many years of carefree, pleasant This manual describes many features and provides a guide obtain optimum performance from those features. Like finely crafted equipment, and regular maintenance performance characteristics. This manual. along with

information provided the ance schedule service from fully. how recreational pleasure.

Your exceed

ANSI/N FPA 501 {Canadian-built, or units built for Canada!. motor home vehicle standards. These standards establish plumbing, heating, electrical, and quality and safety. Compliance with these standards indicated by This

to

the recreational vehicle lifestyle and

of

motor home owners.

our

product.

motor

important areas

A good working knowledge

to

motor

seal

home has been designed

to

operating procedures so

your

in

order

in

your

of

maintenance and provides a mainten-

that

you

should follow

your

motor

care for it will help you enjoy many miles of

home has been designed

the

American National Standards Institute

C,

the

seal

is

the outward sign of internal quality.

home. Study these instructions care-

Canadian CSA Standard Z-240

attached

We

sincerely

to

provide

traveling and vacationing.

of

your

motor

Owner's I nformation Kit outlines

just outside the entry door.

home will require care

to

retain its maximum

to

assure safe, trouble-free

of

your

motor home and

to

conform with, or

other

requirements for

the

thank

you

motor

that

and/or

grow-

you

with

home

you

the

Al19.2,

applicable

is

can

all

the

The

motor ment. It and

to sale. be supplemented furnished with your new conditioning or adjustment, please return as

soon as possible.

If

you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance,

or

service, please

assist you.

promptly handle any normal problem which might occur. Customer service as well as

problem following suggestions:

1.

2.

home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-

is

the

duty

of

your

dealer

prepare it for

He

will instruct

motor

Your dealer's service

to

the manufacturer. If, for some reason, a

is

not

Discuss any warranty·related problems directly with the General Manager or the giving him an ment

resolve the Should a problem arise your

satisfaction by factory service supervisor. The back page manual has a factory listing. '1earest you.

you

during

you

in

its basic use; however, this should

by

your

reading

the

motor

home, you feel it requires additional

contact

is

handled

home. If, after taking delivery

your

of

utmost importance

to

your

opportunity

matter

your

to

inspect

the

predelivery phase of

all

instructional material

dealer immediately so he can

or

sales

satisfaction, we make

Owner of

to

help his service depart-

for you.

that

cannot

local dealer,

Please

the

motor

it

to

your

department

to

your

dealer,

the

dealership,

be resolved

contact

of

contact

dealer

will

this

the

home

the

to

the

one

the

of

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This instructional mar.ual only. Because of product

wood, changes may Specifications may change The instructions included

intended as a guide, and in no respect the

I nc., written

improvement

it

is

responsibilities of Fleetwood Enterprises,

or

its subsidiaries beyond the standard warranty as presented

the

possible

not

be included

is

of general nature

continuous

conducted

that

recent

without

in

program

by Fleet·

product

in

this manual.

notice.

this manual are

in

this manual.

of

extend

3.

If

these efforts have

problem, please send a letter describing

circumstances

Box

P.O. Please include

of

your

motor

I f you wish

4. toll free telephone numbers: From California: From Outside California: (800)

Thank you for the

manufacturer, will continually strive

confidence,

NOTE: Some

this manual may be optional

chOOSing

equipment

to:

7300,

Riverside, California

the

home,

to

call for assistance, please use these

our

not Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., brand name and serial

(800)

product.

and features described or shown

at

satisfactorily solved

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Your dealer and we,

to

merit

extra cost.

your

the

number'

your

in

I n this manual, statements preceded following words are of special significance: "WARNING" means

sibility of personal injury yourself and others.

"CAUTI

"NOTE"

Please while

ON"

pay

you

means sibility vehicle.

indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation.

close

attention

read this manual.

that

of

to

there

damage

these

by

the

is

the

pos·

to

is

the

pos-

to

the

statements

NOTICE

Your selling dealer complete predelivery inspection of

motor

checklists supplied by Fleetwood and

manufacturer. completed motor

home

checklists from

home

is

responsible for performing a

components

You should receive a

is

delivered

as specified

your

to

you.

the

chassis and

in

the

chassis

copy

of

dealer when

all

predelivery

these

your

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

As a part dealer correcting any steering performance problems before delivery

Therefore, Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will

responsible for front end alignment

predelivery inspection

is

to

of

the

predelivery inspection procedure,

road test

the

retail customer,

the

is

motor

made.

home, noting and

not

after

this required

the

be

I

F

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHING CAPACITY READY

ON

SERVICING

INTERIOR AND FURNiSHINGS

PLUMBING

ELECTRICAL

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

APPLIANCES

TO

LEAVE Starting Safety

THE ROAD Driving and Miscellaneous Overheating

Windshield Defrost

12-Volt Fuse Replacement

Changing a

Emergency

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual Battery Service Generator Automotive

Swing-Down Dinette

Pedestal Dinette Tables Pull-Out (Gaucho) Beds

Storage Condensation and Ventilation

Fresh Water External Water Supply

Filling Fresh Water Troubleshooting Water System Sanitizing Water Waste-Water System Waste-Water Draining

Do's Winterizing Winter Storage Checklist

115-Volt

12-Volt

115-Volt

Fuses Auxiliary 12-Volt Battery Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional)

Using Your Operation

Filling

LP

Roof Air Conditioner (Optional)

and

Belts

Tire

Start

....................................

Power Plant System Service

......................................

................................

and

bon'ts

the

System

AC

.....................

of

the

LP

Gas System Leak .Checks

Gas Appliances

...............................

Warmup

....................................

Parking

Safety

....................................

Air

..............................

...................................

to

LP

.........................

.............................

..................................

..............................

Tips

-

Comfort

.................................

System (Optional)

................................

Conditioner

Table

..........................

Supply

Tank. ; ......................

............................

...........................

- Waste Tanks

Water System

................•........

Power Cord

...........

12-Volt

Gas System

Gas

DC

Tanks

.........................

..............................

....................

.........................

Control

........................

.................

(Optional)

....................

.. " ......

.....................

.......................

...............

........

.....................

" "

.................

Converter

,

...................

........................

at

Low

Temperatures

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5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 8

8 10 10 10 10 10 12 11 11 11 11 12

13 13 13 13

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14 15 15 16 16 16 18 18 18 18 19 19

19 21 21 21 22 22 23 23

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MAINTENANCE

Interior Cleaning

Windows

locksets

Plumbing

Exterior Care F ire Safety

.....................................

and

.....................................

..................................

...................................

.................................

...............................

latches

...........................

25 25 26 26 26

27 28

1

1. Hood

2. Engine Service Hood

3.

4.

5. Brake

6. Engine

7.

8.

9. Main Battery

TURN DER

TO

BEFORE

Support

Transmission and Dipstick

Radiator Cap

Cylinder Resivoirs

Oil Filler Cap Coolant Windshield Washer Reservoir

OFF

Recovery Reservoir

WARNING

LP

GAS MAIN VALVE

EXTINGUISH ALL PILOT LIGHTS

FILLING GASOLINE TANKS.

2 5

and

Filler Cap

IN

OR-

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

Plan

your

trip

and

organize all Proper ment

preparation

from

your

Plan

your

route

Aecome

availability,

BE

FOR

a. Check

b.

aWare

SURE ALL EQUIPMENT

TRAVEL.

all

Motor Transmission fluid Power

Radiator recovery system reservoir level

Master cylinder

Electrolyte level Windshield washer reservoir level

Manual for

road damage, commended spare tire pressure.

home

steering fluid

Inspect wheel lugs

is

the

motor

oetorehand

or

other

fluids including:

torque

home.

carefullv. Consult maps and guidebooks.

circumstances.

Check

engine crankcase oil

brake

of

main

for specifications. Examine all

then

inflate

in

the

Chassis

In

preparations

key

to

getting

of

road

IS

the

following items:

fluid'

and

tightness. See Chassis

to

the

Operator's

usinq

your

before

the

most

conditions,

SERVICED AND READY

auxiliary batteries

proper

Manual. Check

Chassis

you

enjoy-

campsite

Operator's

tires

pressures as

Operator's

leave.

for

re-

2

Manual,

used under normal driving and load

conditions.

c.

Check oil level installed). Refer provided use service requirements applicable Check vided for is

to

Check

d.

perly stowed. NOTE: The chassis fit sire wrench

c.

Check in required which provide

f.

Check the mounting bracket.

g.

Verify NOTE:

h. Check

necessary fittings and a water supply line (such

garden-hose

i.

Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer

Section.)

j.

Start refrigerator a day ahead stay cold for several hours after being while traveling. your

Check valve(s) are closed and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical to

(Refer

Check all headlights,

signals and mirrors.

Put

to

a few gallons of water

to

motor

note

that

tire pressures are given for cold tires

in

the

generator power

to

instructions and maintenance manual

by

the

generator manufacturer for

that

extra oil and

the

generator power plant if

be used for extended periods.

that

jack, jack handle, and

the

spare tire bolts.

to

remove the spare tire.

that

the

115-volt power cord

its compartment. A power supply cord

in

some camping areas.

proper

that

a serviceable fire extinguisher

that

all

items you plan

Be

sure the weight of passengers, equipment, and suppl to

exceed axle loads and overall vehicle loads for which it was designed. the vehicle

on

"WEIGHING".

that

accessories, such

type

approved for

Be

campsite.

see

that

drain-line cap and holding-tank knife

Plumbing Section.)

stop

home contents

other

service supplies are pro·

Be

sure

you

electrical ground.

to

ies

does

not

cause

at

a public scale. See paragraph

as

a sewer hose with 125

of

sure

to

relight it when parked

in

your

body-waste holding tank.

lights, running lights,

in

"travel

condition".

plant

to

this equipment. the

lug

wrench are pro·

lug

wrench may

have

is

properly stowed

Be

sure

take are

your

If

in

psi) are on-board.

time. Refrigerator will

turned

(if

other

motor

the

proper

adapter

to

use adapters

is

secured

on

board.

motor

doubt,

as

to

Plumbing

OFF

turn

pre·

home

not

will be

in

home

weigh

the

at

a.

Secure any loose objects which could

traveling.

b.

Secure refrigerator holding liquids, for example) on refrigerator door.

c.

Be

sure

all

cabinets have

doors latched.

Be

sure

all

d.

Adjust then adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility.

the

exterior doors are closed and locked.

driver's seat

contents

to

the most comfortable position,

(place lids

then

the

contents

shift

while

on

all

containers

secure locking latch

secured and

the

3

9 10

Headlight switch

1.

Speedometer,

2.

Fuel, temperature gauges and

3.

turn

signal indicators

Shift selector

4.

Ammeter

5.

Oi

6.

7.

8.

9.

·10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

I pressure gauge Radio sound system Fuse block Turn signal, cruise control

lever Parking brake Windshield wiper/washer

Emergency flasher

Ignition switch

Dimmer switch

Accelerator pedal

Heater control Cigarette lighter Air conditioner

Heater/air conditioner vents

odometer

11

control

13

14

Fill

the fuel recommended

Fill Check for spare fuses

Electrical System. & Owner's Information Kit.) Take

instrument control panel and the others, see Chassis Operator's Manual. Check all

controls including wiper control, windshield washer, lighter,

emergency and

Also located

cruise control (optional)

handle. The emergency flasher control

right side of

Operator's Manual

manufacturers and

16

the

fuel tank. Your

the

liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank(s) if required.

the

time before leaving

driver

the

air

optional.

18

of

compartment.

start

(optional), heater/defroster blower

conditioner

on

the

dash

the

steering column. Refer

or

individual instructions from

for

operation

19

motor

in

blower/temperature controls (optional).

home

is

designed

the

Chassis Operator's Manual.

every size used

to

become familiar with

the

Dodge instrument panel shown.

is

the

optional sound system.

is

located on

of

equipment, both standard

in

operation

the

is

to

the

vehicle. (See

of

all items

turn

indicator

located

the

Chassis

use only

the

instrument

control,

on

the

equipment

in

For

The

4

Keep

the

Chassis Owner's Information Kit) in contains valuable reference information.

Operator's

Manual (provided in

the

glove

compartment.

your

It

5

WARNING

EXCEEDING THE GAWR

YOUR MOTOR HOME

DESIRABLE ISTICS

HAZARD. MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE SPECIFIED

CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES

CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND

VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

HANDLING CHARACTER·

AND

MAY

CREATE A SAFETY

BY

ADDITION OF RACKS NOT

BY

THE MANUFACTURER TO

IS

NOT RECOMMENDED,

OR GVWR OF

CAN CAUSE UN·

MAY

o

VEHICLE

WEIGHING

Your

motor the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on on

the

loaded vehicle including passengers and normal belongings. Periodically weigh

The

scale. any

method correctly determines axle loads all

measurements,

kept

as level as possible.

1.

2. Next, place

3. Drive forward until only

home

is

designed

driver's

Run and axle Gross Axle Weight.)

scale and

Gross Vehicle Weight.) platform and

is

door

jamb. These ratings are for a fully·

the

fully-loaded

following procedure

recommended

it

is

important

the

front

wheels

obtai n a reading. (This first value

the

entire vehicle (both axles)

obtain

rear axle Gross Axle Weight.)

to

is

by the scale

onto

a reading. (This second value is

a reading. (This

LOAD

CAPACITY

carry

the

loads

the

certification tag

motor

suggested,

is

acceptable. During

that

the scale

the

home

although

operator

the

vehicle be

rear axle

platform

is

third

defined

at

which

the

on

by

posted

a public

front

on

the

reading

o

4. Compare reading 2 with If

this reading exceeds

necessary

If

5.

Check vehicle weight periodically from tires inflated as

Instructions.

reading 2

check

than exceeds equipment ensure the

and

recommended

to

reduce total vehicle load.

is

less

readings 1 and 3

the

GAWR on

the

GAWR for the axle, redistribute enough

from

that

loads

required limit.

improve handling. Tires should always be

See

your

Chassis

than

the

front

on

in

the

to

certification tag. If

to

front

Operator's

the

GVWR

GVWR rating,

GVWR

verify

back

and

to

obtain

Chassis Manufacturer's

of

your

it

of

your

that

each

or

back

to

front

rear axles are

optimum

Manual. .

vehicle.

will be

vehicle,

is

less

either

within

to

mileage

6

READY TO LEAVE

BE

SURE TO PLACE THE ENTRY STEP

POSITION.

IN

TRAVEL

WARNING USE SEAT BELTS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS

IN

MOTION.

THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH BELTS.

DO

NOT OCCUPY SEATS

STARTING

Follow

Manual when starting or operating NOTE:

SAFETY BELTS

belts are an

Seat Belts should be fastened while

The driver's seat and

under

while

All

riders should be furnished with and use seat belts

the

while equipped while vehicle SEAT NOT TO

IN

MOTION."

PASSENGERS SHOULD NOT

RIDE

Safety belts are adjusted the

belt, buckle the

buckle until belts, make sure end of in

all

the end of as

low on greatest safety. Never use a belt for more a time.

NOTE:

To release and slide

AND WARMUP

the

recommendations

Be

sure transmission

is

engaged parking brake needs adjustment, see Operator's Manual for adjustment instructions.

way have been equipped with lap belts.

vehicle with

is

IN

THE CAB·OVER

tip

the

in

this position permits

one

belt into

way and

the

belt while holding

the

abdomen and

If

your sure belt

the

belt, depress

the

tongue

to

important

all

is

in

motion. Seats which are

safety belts should

in motion and will be labeled:

BE

OCCUPIED WHILE VEHICLE

buckle

the

at

desired length

belts are

the

that

it latches. Tighten by pulling

belts have been equipped with retractors,

is

pulled all

out

in

your Chassis

your

engine.

is

in

"P"

park and parking brake

keep

the

motor home from rolling.

safety feature

your

other

seats designed

not

BE

BED

AREA.

in

the

following manner:

right angles

the

belt is

not

twisted,

buckle of the mating belt.

the

buckle. Adjust

as

snug

the

button

of

the

buckle.

of

motor

ALLOWED TO

as

way

home

be

occupied

to

the

to

slide through. Pull on

obtained.

then

comfort

than

out

in

the

~

Operator's

the

Chassis

your

vehicle.

is

in

motion.

to

carry passengers

not

"TH

IS

To

lengthen

belt. Holding

To

fasten

push

the

Be

sure it

the

belt

will allow for

one

person

of

retractor.

center

of

the

If

the

tongue

goe,

loose

at

be

bucklE

ON THE ROAD

DRIVING AND PARKING

·Once

you become accustomed

the

reference points from

the

motor familiar with cautious when driving

the

of

lanes and pass. ·Learn Check them position.

Drive with consideration on

speed and safety regulations. The best cruising speed for

motor home will varv with road and weather conditions.

Gusting speed.

increase

home comparable

the

position of

to

vehicle. Always allow extra room

to

often

as a reference

side-wind conditions may require a reduction

Rememberthat

in

fuel consumption.

highter speeds may result

to

the

feel

of

the

controls and

the

driver's seat, you will find driving

to

driving

the

allow for

use

the

side mirrors

the

motor

to

highway, observing all applicable

your

family car. Become

home in traffic, and be

the

length and width

to

corner, change

to

view

keep a good road/lane

in

a sharp

the

in

7

road behind.

your

Driving on winding with reasonable care. Observe ascending or descending transmission range. Downshift ascending overheating

scending grades. Engine braking power will help control

vehicle speed, and will help avoid overheating

Allow for

areas having low

tree branches or

Avoid low roofs when pulling

particularlv open

conditioner, a roof rack When parking parallel, be sure

structions near

the

motor ing on an incline, direction of the

transmission parking brake.

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

•

When backing

the rear on

• Before departing on a trip, check some tunnels prohibit

• While traveling, make sure

• While traveling, make sure all doors are closed and cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are secure.

• Instruct hold fire

• Keep a fire extinguisher handy. Two would be one

• Install a battery operated smoke detector.

or

the

important

or

if

the

home

the

your

drills periodically.

in

front,

or

mountain roads

proper

hills and always

undue engine loads. Downshift when de-

extra height

oVEtrhead

other

motor

the

curb,

swing wider than an automobile. When park-

turn

roll

to

PARK

the

driver's side, if possible,

family on

the

other

of

your

clearance. Check for

obstructions whenever you drive

in

if

you

drive with

home

is

equipped with a roof air

or

CB

antenna. to

as

the

front

the

front

to

aid

the

parking brake. Always shift

(P)

when parking, and apply

motor

home, have a person

motorhomes

all

what

toward

is

not

difficult if

vehicle speeds when

operate on

motor

for service. This may be

allow for poles or ob-

wheels into

occupants use their seatbelts.

to

the

home

the

and rear portions

to

your

routes. Remember,

with

do

in case

rear.

in

the

hills

to

avoid

the

brakes.

and avoid

lOW-hanging

overhead vents

the

curb

in

stand

gUide

you.

LP

gas systems.

that

of

fire, and

better

done

proper

or

park.

of

the

to

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