Fleetwood 1984 Jamboree Rallye Owner's Manual

Jamboree®

RALLYE

BY

FLEET1NaJO

1984

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SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING

LP

GAS SYSTEMS

AND LP GAS APPLIANCES

The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to furnish the following

consumer information as provided by the National Fire Prevention Association and

the American National Standards Institute. The information and warnings found

here may also be found

in

other sections of this Owner's Manual. Please see

sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System" and "Appliances" for other safety

and operating information.

WARNING:

LP GAS CONTAINERS

SHALL

NOT BE PLACEO OR STORED INSIDE THE

VEHICLE. LP

GAS

CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES

WHICH

RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING

GAS

TO

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

WARNING:

IT

IS NOT

SAFE

TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFOi=lT

HEATING~

COOKING APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR

SAFE

OPERATION. BEFORE

OPERATION:

1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN, AND

2. OPEN

WINDOW.

THIS WARNING

LABEL

HAS

BEEN LOCATED IN THE COOKING

AREA

TO

REMIND YOU

TO

PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY

OF

FRESH AIR FOR

COMBUSTION. UNLIKE

HOMES, THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS

LIMITED

DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE,

AND

PROPER

VENTILATION WHEN USING THE COOKING APPLIANCES(S)

WILL

AVOID

DANGERS

OF

ASPHYXIATION.

IT

IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT COOKING

APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER

OF
ASPHYXIATION IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG
PERIODS

OF

TIME.

WARNING:

PORTABLE

FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOOD

AND

CHARCOAL

GRILLS AND STOVES,

SHALL

NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE.

THE USE

OF

THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL

VEHICLE

MAY

CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.

WARNING:

DO

NOT

BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER

FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION

MAY

RESULT.

A warning label has been located near the LP

gas

container. This label

r

••

ds:

DO NOT

FILL

CONTAINER(S) TO MORE

THAN

80 PERCENT

OF

CAPACTIY.

Overfilling the LP gas container can result In

uncontrolled

gas

flow

which

can cause tire

or

explosion. A properly filled

container

will contain

approximately

80

percent

of

Its volume as

liquid

LP gas.

The

following

label

has

belm

placed

In

the

vehicle

near

the

range

area:

IF

YOU

SMELL

GAS:

1. Extinguish

any

open flames,

pilot

lights

and all

smoking

materials.

2.

Do

not

touch

electrical

switches.

3.

Shut

off

the

gas

supply

at

the

tank

valve(s)

or

gas

supply

connection.

4.

Open

doors

and

other

ventilating

openings.

5.

Leave

the

area until

odor

clears.

6.

Have

the

gas system checked and leakage

source

corrected before

using

again.

LP gas

regulators

must

always

be

Installed with

the

diaphragm

vent

facing

downward. Regulators that are

not

In compartments have been equipped

with

a protective cover. Make sure

that

regulator

vent

faces

downward

and

the cover

Is

kept

In place

to

minimize

vent

blockage which

could

result

In

excessive

gas

pressure causing fire

or

explOSion.

,

I

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the growing
family of motor home owners.

We

sincerely thank you for

choosing our product.
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with many

years

of

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing. This
manual describes many features of your motor home and
provides a guide to operating procedures so that you can obtain
optimum performance from those features. Like

all finely crafted

equipment, your motor home will require care and

regular

maintenance

in

order to retain its maximum performance

characteristics. This

manual, along with the information provided

in

your Owner's Information Kit and the Chassis Operator's
Manual provided by the chassis manufacturer, outlines important
areas of maintenance and provides a maintenance

schedule that

you

should follow to ensure safe, trouble-free service from your

motor home.

Study these instructions carefully. A good working
knowledge of your motor home and how to care for it will help
you enjoy many miles of recreational pleasure.

Your motor home has been designed to conform with, or exceed
the American

National Standards Institute A 119.2, NFPA

501

C,
Canadian CSA Standard Z-240 (Canadian-built or units built for
Canada), and

lor

applicable motor home vehicle standards.

These standards

establish plumbing, heating, electrical, and

other requirements for

quality and safety. Compliance with these

standards is indicated by the

seal attached just outside the entry

door. This

seal is the outward sign of internal quality.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment.

It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home

and to prepare it for you during the

predelivery phase of the sale.
He will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should be
supplemented by your reading all instructional material furnished

with the motor home.

If,

after taking delivery of your new motor

home, you

feel it requires additional conditioning or adjustment,

please return it to your dealer as soon as possible.

If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or

service,

please contact your dealer immediately so he can assist

you. Customer service is of utmost importance to your

dealer as
well as to the manufacturer. Your dealer's service or sales
department will promptly handle any problem which might occur.

If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:

1 . Discuss any warranty-related

problems directly with the
General Manager or the Owner of the dealership, giving
him an opportunity to

help his service department resolve

the matter for

yo~.

2.

Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved to your
satisfaction by your

local dealer, contact the factory

service manager. The factories are

listed

in

this manual.

Please

contact the plant nearest you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

This

instruction

manual

is

of

general

nature

only.

Because

of

the

continuous

program

of product

im-

provement

conducted

by

Fleetwood,

it

is

possible

that

recent

product

changes

may

not

be

included

in

this

manual.

Specifications

may

change

without

notice.

The

instructions

included

in

this

manual

are

intended

as a guide,

and

in

no

respect

extend

the

responsibilities

of

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.,

or

ils

subsidiaries

beyond

the

standard

written

war-

ranty

as

presented

in

this

manual.

In

this

manual,

statements

preceeded

by

the

fol-

lowing

words

are

of special significance:

"WARNING"

means

that

there

is

the

possibil-

ity

of

personal

injury

to

yourself

and

others.

"CAUTION"

means

that

there

is

the

possibil-

ity

of damage

to

the

vehicle.

"NOTE" indicates points of particular

on-

terest

for

more

efficient

and

convenient operation.

Please

pay

close attention

to

these

statements

while

you

read

this

manual.

NOTICE

Your

selling

dealer

is

responsible

for

performing

a

complete

predelivery inspection

of

the

chassis

and

all

motor

home

components

are

specified

in

the

predelivery checklists

supplied

by

Fleetwood

and

the

chassis manufacturer.

You

should

receive

a

copy

of

these

completed

checklists

from

your

dealer

when

your

motor

home

is

delivered

to

you.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

As a part

of

the

predelivery inspection

procedure,

the

dealer

is

to

road

test

the

motor

home,

noting

and

correcting

any

steering performance

problems

before

delivery

to

the

retail

customer.

Therefore

Fleetwood

and

its

subsidiaries

will

not

be

respon-

sible

for front

end

alignment after this

required

pre-

delivery inspection

is

made.

3.

If

these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your problem,

please

send a letter describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., P.O. Box 7300, Riversi.de,
California, 92523. Please include the brand name and
serial number

of

your motor home.

4.

If you wish to call for assistance, please

uSe

these toll

free telephone numbers:

From

California: [phone]

From outside

California: [phone]

Thank you for choosing our product. Your

dealer and we, the

manufacturer will

continually strive to merit your confidence.

NOTE: Some equipment and features described

or

shown in this

manual may be optional at extra cost.

A Few Words On Energy

...

To all

of

us who drive cars

or

trucks, or heat and
cool homes and businesses, very little needs to be
said about energy. Discussions of the topic often
lead to the question, "What can be done to save our
natural energy resources?" There is no single simple
answer. To some, energy-efficiency is a problem.
Fleetwood

thinks

of

energy conservation as an

opportunity to research new ideas,

while giving you

the best in

recreational living. Space-age technology

has given us lightweight, but strong and attractive
materials. .

Sophisticated manufacturing techniques offer the
best in time and energy management to bring you a
motor home that has saved energy even before you

drive it away.

It's "energy-efficient engineering." But

we want you to be

involved, too. And to help you,

we've

included energy-saving tips throughout this
Owner's Manual. Whenever you see this symbol take
a second to read the few words beside it.

Try

these
and other ideas to save energy. And then put the
ideas to work. We're sure

you'll feel a lot better

about your next outing.
Fleetwood is thinking about energy.

And we're

helping.

NOTE

This

product

is

designed

for

recreational

use

and

short

term

occupancy only.

It

is

not

designed

or

intended

to

be

used

as

permanent

housing.

Use

of

this

product

for

long

term

or

permanent

occu-

pancy

may

lead

to

premature

deterioration

of

inter-

ior

finishes,

fabrics,

carpeting,

and

drapes.

Dam-

age

or

deterioration

due

to

long

term

occupancy

may

not

be

considered

normal,

and

may,

under

the

warranty

terms,

constitute

misuse,

abuse,

or

neglect,

and

may

therefore

reduce

your warranty

protection.

This

manual

contains a discussion

of

long

term

occupancy problems.

Please

refer

to

that

section

before

considering

this

product

for

long

term

occupancy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLANNING AND PREPARATION , , , , , , , ' ,
VEHICLE LOADING AND WEIGHING CAPACITY
READY TO

LEAVE,

, ,

Starting and

Warm-up

Safety

Belts,

, , , ,

ON

THE

ROAD,

, , , '
Driving and Parking ,
Miscellaneous

Safety Tips
Carbon Minoxide Safety Precautions
Overheating

"""""'"

Windshield Defrost - Comfort Control

12-Volt Fuse Replacement,

Tires

"""""',"

Changing a Flat Tire ' , , , , ,

Required Tools and Equipment

Towing,

, , , , , , , , , , , ,
Lifting Procedure , , , , , , ' ,
Auxiliary

Start System (Optional)

SERVICING, ' , , , , , , , , , , ,

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual
Battery

Service , ' , , , , , , , , , , ,
Generator Power Plant System Service
Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional)

INTERIOR AND FURNISHINGS

Swing-down

Dinette Table
Pedestal Dinette Tables
Pull-out (Lounge)

Beds,

,

Storage,

, , , , , , , , ,
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy ,
Recognizing Condensation Symptoms,
Controlling Moisture Condensation
Smoke Detector

PLUMBING,

, , , , , ,
Fresh Water , , , , ,
External Water

Supply

Filling Fresh Water Supply ,

Troubleshooting Water System

Sanitizing Water Tank , , , , ,

Waste-Water

System,

, , , , ,

Waste-Water Draining , , , , ,

Do's and Don'ts - Waste Tanks

Winterizing the Water System ,

Winter Storage Checklist ' ,

,',

ELECTRICAL , , , , , , , , , ,

115-Volt System Power Cord ,
12-Volt

System,

, , , , , , , ,

115-Volt AC to 12-Volt DC Converter

Fuses,

, ' , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Auxiliary

12-Volt Battery , , , , , , ,

Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional)

1

4
6

6
6

7

7
7

8

9
9

9

9

9

,

10

,

10

,

11

,

11

, 12
, 12
, 12
, 12
, 12

,

13

,

13

,

13

,

13

,

13

,

14

,

14

,

14

, 15

,

16

,

16

,

16

,

16

,

16

,

17

,

17

,

17

,

18

,

19

,

19

,21

,21

,21
,21
,22
,22

,23

ACCESSORIES

...........

.

TV Antenna

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

.

AM/FM

Stereo Radio/Tape Player .

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM .

Using

LP Gas System at Low Temperatures

Operation of

LP Gas System

Filling

the

LP

Gas Tanks

..

LP

Gas Regulator . . . . .

LP

Gas Safety Precautions

APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . .

LP

Gas Appliances . . . . .

Roof Air Conditioners

(Optional) .

CARE AND

MAINTENANCE .

Interior Cleaning

..

.

Windows

......

.

Locksets and Latches

Plumbing

...
FireSafety . .
Exterior Care .
Repairs

....

MAINTENANCE CHART

TRAVEL CHECK

LIST.

.25
.25
.25

.26
.26
.26
.26

.27
.27

.29
.29

.30

.31
.31

.32
.32
.32

.33

.33

.34

.35
.36

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED

CHASSIS WARRANTED SEPARATELY BY ITS MANUFACTURER SEE CHASIS WARRANTY FOR DETAILS

SOLD

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, healing

manufacturer, is warranted

This warranty extends to the IIrs! retail purchaser

motor home is first placed into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs firsl). This warranty extends for a
period of one year from such date or until the unit has received
odometer (whichever occurs first). Written
days after the expiration
taken to the

OWNER'S

The owner
to the interior or exterior doors,
the first
as a direct

If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the SELLING DEALER, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner shall deliver the motor home to the
location for warranty service.

DEALER'S

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship.

WHEN

If the dealer

MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in wri!!ng of the problem and attempts
made to resolve it.

dealer

OBLIGATIONS

is

responsible for normat maintenance as described in the Owner'S Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments

90 days of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required

result of repair or replacement of a defective part under this warranty.

OBLIGATIONS

THE

DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE

Is

MANUFACTURING

Upon receipt of notice of a claim. where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or
replace any parts necessary to correct defects

WHEN

THE

MANUFACTURING

II the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it
warranty, the owner should

WHAT

IS

NOT COVERED BY THIS

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. THE CHASSIS (INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STEERING MECHANISM, BRAKES, FRAME, ETC.), TIRES, BATTERIES.
WHICH ARE COVERED BY THE SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.

2.

DAMAGE CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:

A. ACCIDENTS, MISUSE,
B.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. AL TEAATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME;
D.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)

3. NORMAL

4.

5.

6. EXTRA

WARRANTV GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

THIS

STATE.

DEALERS OR
MENTS CONCERNING THIS
SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON.

DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS. SUCH
MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.

EXPENSES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF
TIME, LOSS
FARES, VEHICLE

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (OTHER THAN INJURY

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

ANY OTHER PERSONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED

under

normal

use

to

be

of

the appKcable werranty. Warranty repairs, if required, will

or

manufacturing plant location.

unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by this warranty, he should contact the

PLANT

OBLIGATIONS

PLANT

ca1\

the toll·free number listed below to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve

notice of defects must

LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches.

In

DOES NOT RESOLVE

WARRANTY

OR

NEGLIGENCE

OF

PAY, LOSS OF USE OF THE MOTOR HOME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, TOWING CHARGES, BUS

RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH

THE EXCLUSION

LEGAL

RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO

WARRANTY, WHETHER

BY

IN THE UNITED

SUBSIDIARIES

free

from

manufacturing defects in material

and

his transleree(s)

STATES

and

15,000 total miles of use as determined

be

OF

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

AND

CANADA

electrical systems,

and

begins

given to the seiling dealer or the manufacturer not later than len (10)

TV

antenna control, etc.) will be performed

and

all

appliances

and

workmanshIp.

on

the date of original retail delivery or the date the

be

made without charge after your motor home is

and

equipment installed by

by

the mileage shown on the

by

the dealer during

dealer

or manufacturing plant

PROBLEM

material or workmanship, or will take other eppropriate action as may be required.

THE

PROBLEM

is

It.

OR

AS

LIGHT BULBS. FUSES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.

AS

TELEPHONE CALLS OR LODGING BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL

TO

THE PERSON.)

OR

LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE

TO

MAKE

ORAL

OR WRITTEN ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MAUFACTURER AND

MODIFICATIONS TO THIS WARRANTY. ANV ADDITIONAL STATE-

DRAPES, CARPET WEAR. ETC.

covered by this

the

Brand Name

_____________

MANUFACTURING PLANT:

Model

________

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs Department

Fleetwood Enterprises,

Box 7300

P.O.

Inc.

Riverside, California 92523

California [phone]

From

Oulside of California [phone]

From

Serial

No.

______

_

Printed i'I USA

1. Refrigerator vent 6. Furnace vents

2. Refrigerator vent

7. Generator compartment

(optional)

3. Patio light

8. Range hood vent

4.

LP

Gas

tank

9.

Plumbing vent

5. Entry step

10. Storage

compartment

o

11. Bumper/sewer hose storage

16. Water heater

12.

Holding

tank

drain valve 17. Water

tank

fill

13. Electric cord storage

18. Storage

compartment

14. Fuel fill

15. City water connection

1

1

1.

Main battery

2.

Engine oil dipstick

3.

Brake cylinder reservoir

4.

Auxiliary battery

Camping trips

•

save

more energy (and money) than you
think.
(heating, air conditioning, etc.)
minimum
an
completely
doesn't
as
your

TURN OFF ALL PILOT LIGHTS
ANCES INDIVIDUALLY DURING REFUELING OF
MOTOR FUEL TANKS ANDIOR PERMANENTLY
MOUNTED LP-GAS CONTAINERS.

WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF, AU­TOMATIC IGNITION APPLIANCES MAY CON­TINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS
OFF AT THE CONTAINER.

Turn

extended

need

an

occupied one.

house

and

recre"tional living can

your

home living systems

while you're gone.

trip,

turn

unneeded systems

off.

An

unoccupied house

to

consume

off".

WARNING

as

So

remember

to

If

you plan

much energy

to

"turn

AND

APPLI-

IS

TURNED

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

Plan your trip and organize
Proper preparation IS the key
your motor home.

Plan your route carefully. Consult maps
Become. aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.

BE

SURE ALL EQUIPMENT
TRAVEL. Check the following items:
a.

Check

Motor home engine crankcase oil

Transmission fluid

Power steering fluid

Radiator recovery system reservoir

Master cylinder brake fluid

Electrolyte

Windshield washer reservoir

b.

Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's

Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for road

damage, then inflate

recommended

spare tire pressure.

note that lire pressures are given for cold tires used under

normal driving

all

fluids including:

level of main

in

the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check

and

all

preparations before

to

getting the most enjoyment from

and

IS

SERVICED AND READY

level

and

auxiliary batteries

level

to

the proper pressures as

In

using your Chassis Operator's Manual,

load conditions.

you

guidebooks.

leave.

FOR

2

WARNING

DO

NOT EXCEED AXLE OR VEHICLE WEIGHT

RATINGS

WHEN MOTOR HOME

IS

FULLY

LOADED WITH GOODS

AND

PASSENGERS.

c.

Check oil level

in

the generator power plant (if installed).

Refer to instructions and maintenance manual provided by

the generator manufacturer for other pre-use service

requirements

applicable to this equipment. Check that extra

oil and other service supplies are provided for the generator

power

plant if the motor home is to be used for extended

periods.

d.

Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are properly

stowed.

e.

Check that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed in its

compartment. A power

supply cord adapter will 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, equipment, and
supplies does not cause your motor home to exceed
axle loads and overall vehicle loads for which it was
designed.

If

in

doubt, weight the vehicle at a public

scale. See

paragraph

on

"WEIGHING". ,

h.

Check that accessories, such

as

a sewer hose with the

necessary fittings and a water

supply line (such as garden-

hose type approved for 125 psi) are

on

board.

i.

Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing Section.)

j. Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will stay

cold for several hours after being turned OFF while traveling.

Be sure to relight it when parked at your campsite.

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. (Refer to

Plumbing Section.)
Check all headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn signals and

mirrors.
Put motor home contents

in

"travel condition".

a.

Secure any loose objects which could shift while traveling.

b.

Secure refrigerator contents (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.

Adjust the driver's seat to the most comfortable position, then
adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum

visibility.

Fill the fuel tank. Your motor home

is

designed to use only the

fuel recommended

in

the Chassis Operator's Manual.
Fill the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank if required.
Check for spare fuses of every size used

in

the vehicle. (See

Electrical System

& Owner's Information Kit.)

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1.

Speedometer

2.

Fuel

gauge

3.

Engine

temperature/oil pressure/

charge

indicator cluster

4.

Heater/air conditioner

controls

5.

Ignition

switch

6.

Windshield

washer

control

7.

Light

switch

8.

Windshield

wiper

control

9.

Cruise

control

1

3

2 3

Take the time before leaving to become familiar with the
instrument

control panel and the operation of ali items in the

driver compartment.

Chevrolet instrument panel shown. For

others, see Chassis Operator's

Manual. Check ali instrument
controls including wiper control, windshield washer, lighter,
auxilial¥

start (optional), heater/defroster blower control, and the

air conditioner blower/temperature

controls (optional). Also

located

on the dash is the optional sound system. The cruise
control (optional) is located on the turn indicator handle. The
emergency

flasher control

is

located on the right side of the

steering

column. Refer to the Chassis Operator's Manual

or
individual instructions from equipment manufacturers for
operation of equipment, both standard and

optional.

Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided in your Owner's
Information Kit) in the

glove compartment. It contains valuable

reference information.

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WARNING

EXCEEDING

THE

GAWR

OR

GVWR

OF

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

CAN

CAUSE

UNDESIRABLE

HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS

AND

MAY

CREATE A SAFETY

HAZARD.

MODIFICATION

OF

YOURVEHICLE

BY

ADDITION

OF

RACKS

NOT

SPECIFIED

BY

THE

MANUFACTURER

TO

CARRY

ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT

OR

VEHI-

CLES

IS

NOT

RECOMMENDED,

MAY

CREATE

A

SAFETY

HAZARD

AND

MAY

VOID

YOUR

WARRANTY.

o

WARNING

DO

NOT

EXCEED

250

POUNDS

HITCH

WEIGHT

OR

3500

POUNDS

GROSS

TRAILER

WEIGHT.

UNSAFE

HANDLING

CHARACTERIS-

TICS

WILL

RESULT,

FRAME

AND

POWER

TRAIN

MAY

BE

DAMAGED,

AND

YOUR

WAR-

RANTY

RIGHTS

MAY

BE

ADVERSELY

AF-

FECTED.

DO

NOT

EXCEED

CHASSIS

MAN-

UFACTURER'S

LIMITATIONS

ON

TOWING

WEIGHT.

VEHICLE LOADING

AND WEIGHING

Your motor home is designed to carry the loads defined by the

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and gross

Vehicle Weight

Rating

(GVWR) shown

on

the certification tag posted on the

driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a fully-loaded

vehicle

including passengers and normal belongings.

Periodically weigh the fully-loaded motor home at a public scale.
The following procedure is suggested, although any method
recommended by the scale operator which correctly determines

axle loads is acceptable. During all measurements, it is important
that the vehicle be kept as

level as possible.

1.

Run the front wheels onto the scale platform and obtain a
reading. (This first value is the front

axle Gross Axle

Weight.)

2.

Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles)

on

the scale and

obtain a reading. (This second value is Gross

Vehicle

Weight.)

3.

Drive forward until only the rear axle

is

on

the platform and

obtain a reading. (This third reading is rear

axle Gross Axle

Weight.)

4.

Compare reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle.

If

this

reading exceeds the

GVWR rating, it will be necessary to

reduce total vehicle

load.

5.

If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehicle, check

readings 1 and 3 to verify that each is

less than the GAWR

on

the certification tag.

If

either exceeds the GAWR for the

axle, redistribute enough equipment from front to back or

back to front to ensure that

loads

on

front and rear axles are

within the required

limit.

Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum mileage
from tires and improve handling. Tires should always be inflated
as recommended

in

the Chassis Manufacturer's Instructions. See

your Chassis Operator's Manual.

TRAILER HITCHES AND TOWING

If

you expect to pull a trailer with your motor home, please use

these guidelines when choosing a hitch and trailer:

• Hitch Classification: Class

II

• Check the chart below to determine the Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) of the Motor home chassis.

• Limit vertical hitch load (tongue weight of trailer) to a
maximum of

250 pounds. Heavier vertical hitch loads can
cause damage to your motor home rear frame and body,
cause unstable driving and handling characteristics, and may

restrict your rights under the

Owner Care warranty.

•

Every pound of extra weight means extra
gasoline consumption. Don't carry any
more than you need.

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•

Do

not tow a trailer weighing more than 3500 pounds, or
more than recommended by the chassis manufacturer,
whichever is less. Heavier trailers can cause damage to the
motor home structure or drive train, cause unstable driving or
handling characteristics, or restrict your rights under the
Owner Care warranty

• Weigh your motor home fully loaded with driver, passengers,
cargo, and the fully loaded trailer attached.
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of any axle, and do
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
either the motor home or the trailer. If any of these ratings
are exceeded, weight must be eliminated or shifted until
scale weights are equal to or less than ratings.

CHASSIS AXLE

MANUFACTURER

Cheyrolet
Chevrolet
Ford
Ford

Alternate gear ratios are available for special towing demands.
Contact your local Ford or Chevrolet dealer for chassis
recommendations.

ENGINE RATIO GCWR

5.7 (350) gas

6.2 (379) diesel

6.9 (420) diesel

7.5 (460) gas 4.10

Do

not exceed

4.10 12,500

4.10 12,000

4.10 15,500
17,250

Exceeding these weight limits may cause damage to your motor
home drive train or chassis, unstable driving and handling
characteristics, and may void your warranty.

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WARNING

USE

SEAT BELTS WHILE THE VEHICLE

IS

IN

MOTION.

DO

NOT OCCUPY SEATS

OR

BEDS

THAT

ARE

NOT EQUIPPED WITH BELTS.

WARNING

WHILE

THE MOTOR HOME

IS

IN

MOTION,

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

AND

DO

NOT ALLOW

PASSENGERS TO OCCUPY

ANY SEAT

OR

BED

THAT

IS

NOT EQUIPPED

WITH

A SEAT

BELT.

READY TO LEAVE

BE SURE TO PLACE THE ENTRY STEP

IN

TRAVEL

POSITION.

STARTING AND WARMUP

Follow the recommendations

in

your Chassis Operator's Manual

when starting or operating your engine.

NOTE: Be sure transmission

is

in

"P"

park and parking brake is

engaged to keep the motor home from

rolling. If the
parking brake needs adjustment, see the Chassis
Operator's

Manual for adjustment instructions.

SAFETY BELTS

Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. For
your protection, fasten

all belts while your motor home is

in
motion. The driver's seat and all other seats designed to carry
passengers

while under way have been equipped with lap belts.

NOTE: All

riders should be furnished with and use seat belts

while

the vehicle is

in

motion. Seats which are not

equipped with safety

belts should not be occupied while

vehicle

is

in

motion and will be labeled: "NOT FOR USE

WHILE

THE VEHICLE

IS

IN

MOTION". It is not possible

to belt

in

persons using beds.

Do

not occupy beds while

traveling.

Adjust seat

belts as follows:

• Pivot buckle

at right angles to the belt and pull to the desired

length.

•

To fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push the tongue
end of one

belt into the buckle of the mating belt. Be sure it

latches. Pull the loose end of the belt to tighten.

• To release the belt, depress the button

in

the center of the

buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.

Adjust the belt as low

on

the abdomen and as snug as comfort
will allow, for greatest safety. Never use a belt for more than one
person at a time.

If your belts have been equipped with

retractors, be sure

belt is pulled all the way out of the retractor.

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