Fleetwood Jamboree 1985, Tioga Arrow, 1985 Jamboree Rallye Owner's Manual

Jamboree

BY FLEETlNaJD

1985

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

COMFORT 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

reads:

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 fire

or

explosion. A properly filled container will contain

approximately

80

percent,ipf Its

Y9Jume

as liquid

LP

gas.

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The following label has

ween

plat~

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.

TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . .

Front End Alignment

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Read the Book . . . . . . . .

Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . .

Loading And Weight Distribution .
Control Of The Motor Home

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Determining And Distributing
Your Motor Home Load

Loading Tips . . . . . .

Trailer Hitches And Towing

Towing

READY TO LEAVE . .

Starting And Warmup

Safety

ON THE ROAD .

Driving And Parking

Parking

Miscellaneous Safety

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Overheating

12-Volt Fuse

Tires

Changing A Flat Tire .
Towing

Auxiliary

Automotive Air Conditioner.

SERVICE .

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual

Service Parts and Replacement . . . .

Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Generator Power

Automobiles

Belts.

...

. . .

....

On A Grade With A Trailer

.......

Replacement.

.

....

.....

Start System

.........

.....

..

..
..

Tips . . .

.

Plant System Service

..

.

.

2

3
3

3

3

3

4

4

5

5
5

6

6
6

7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
9

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11

·

11

· 12

· 13

· 13

· 13

· 14

·

14

LP Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using LP Gas
LP Gas
Lighting LP Gas
LP Gas Precautions

PLUMBING .

Fresh Water System
The Water Pump .
The Monitor
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System
Water Pump Troubleshooting
The Waste Water
Water System Winterizing

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Batteries

Power Converter . .
Auxiliary Battery . . .

Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Ground Fault Interrupter

Entertainment Equipment
TV Antenna
Generator Power

Electrical System Wiring

APPLIANCES

Water Heater .

Furnad'il

Range

Range Exhaust Hood
Air Conditioner

Refrigerators

Smoke Detector

MAINTENANCE

Exterior

System Leak Checks

System at Low Temperatures

Appliances

....

Panel

...

......

...
...

.....

.

System

.

Plant .

.
.

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·

18

· 18

· 18

·

19

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.33

INTERIOR AND FURNISHING.

Storage
Dinette Conversions . . .
Pull-out Lounge Conversion
Emergency Exit Window . .
Effects of

Controlling Moisture Condensation

LIQUID PETROLIUM GAS SYSTEM

Filling LP

..........

Prolonged Occupancy .

Gas

Tanks

.

.......

.

·

15

·

15

· 15

· 15

·

16

· 16

· 16

·

18

·

18

Sealant Renewal

Interior

INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS

Auxiliary Starting . . . . .

Auxiliary Generator Power Plant .

MAINTENANCE

TRAVEL CHECK
INDEX .

.....

........

....

...

LIST.

.

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.34

.35

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· 39

FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE

...---WARRANTy

;p

FOR MOTOR HOMES

COVERAGE

OWNER'S

DEALER'S

WHEN

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STATE

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PROVIDED

Your new motor home, Including the structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and

the

manufactu~er.

The warranty extends
motor home

period

of
odometer
(10) days

OBLIGATIONS

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to

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interior
the

first

required

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problem
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manufacturing

OBLIGATIONS

By

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delivery inspection and

THE

DEALER

If

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MANUFACTURING
attempts made

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receipt

or

replace any parts necessary

THE

MANUFACTURING

If

the representatives

warranty,

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NOT

THIS

WARRANTY

1.

2. DEFECTS

3.

4.

5.
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WARRANTY

TO

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MANUFACTURER

OR

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for

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doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,

coverage. Thereofter, such adjustments are the responsibility

of

repair

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unwilling

at the address listed

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to

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NOT

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or

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Written

the applicable warranty period.

or

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to

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WARRANTY

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of

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covered

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WARNING: EXCEEDING
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YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UNDE­SIRABLE
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CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. MODIFICA-

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transmis-

until

the

someone

if

possi-

routes.

motor

in

traf-

stop-

a

so

7

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•

While
their

While

•
and
are secure.

•

Instruct
and

Maintain

•

• Gas detectors are available
dealers, and
sories.

• Keep a

• Keep a

• Check
duals
these

Running a flat
to a tire
to

pressures before each

ing

surface

Properly

sound

sound

traveling,

seatbelts.

traveling,

that

cabinets, drawers, and loose objects

yourfamily

hold

fire

proper

well
tool

tires

should

tires

fire

extinguish.

give

each

with

inflated

when

will

make sure all occupants use

make sure all

on

whatto

drills

periodically.

charge in the fire extinguisher.

may

be considered

stocked

box

often

may

that

be a

first

aid kit handy.

handy.

while

receive special attention,

go

on an inside dual could lead

would

Make

tire

a piece

rapped.

dull

traveling. Inside rear

flat

be

it a habit

trip,

a sharp rap on

of

pipe

tires produce a

If

"thud".

doors

do

from

as

and

not

extremely

and

or

the

tire

are closed

in case

RV

safety acces-

to

when

similar

offire,

equipment

be noticed.

difficult

check

refuel-

the

tread

object.

"bung"

is flat, the

as

tire

Dizziness

Intense Headache
Weakness and
Vomitting

Muscular

Throbbing

If

symptoms
monoxide
mediately,
fresh air at once, and
ance.

WARNING: DO NOT UNDER
CUMSTANCES OPERATE
SLEEPING.

You

would
conditions
does

not

not

be alert

of

carbon

• Check the exhaust system
maintenance, and repair
obstructions

• Do

not

modify

way

without

ufacturer.

Sleepiness

Twitching

in Temples

indicate

poisoning,

open all

not

be able

to

assure

enter

the

to

exhaust

monoxide

before

the exhaust system in

first

the

turn
windows,
summon

THE ENGINE WHILE

to

that

interior,

odors

poisoning.

further

consulting

OVERHEATING

possibility

off

the

get

medical assist-

ANY

monitor

engine

and

you

or

symptoms

during

any

Illaks

operation.

the

RV

of

carbon

engine

out

CIR-

outside

exhaust

would

routine

any

man-

im-

into

or

CARBON

MONOXIDE

SAFETY PRECA UTIONS

Carbon
less gas.
gine. The
generator
are
Please read and
tions
of

carbon

WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY.

DO

THE VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE

EXHAUST

ACCUMULATING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDER-

NEATH,

NEARBY VEHICLES. OUTSIDE AIR MOVE-

MENTS

THE VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS

OPENINGS REMOTE FROM
OUTLET. OPERATE THE ENGINE ONLY WHEN
SAFE DISPERSION
BE
DITIONS TO
TINUES TO

• Beware

monoxide

It

is a

engines

system

running.

to

protect

NOT

ASSURED,

poisoning

CARBON MONOXIDE

monoxide

BLOCK THE TAIL

GASES HAVE

OR

CAN CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE

BE

of

is a colorless, tasteless, odor-

by-product

produce

understand

yourself

poisoning.

INSIDE YOUR VEHICLE

AND

BE

SURE THAT EXHAUST CON-

DISPERSED SAFELY.

exhaust

symptoms:

of

combustion

in

your

and others

OF

EXHAUST GASES CAN

MONITOR OUTSIDE CON-

motor

it

constantly

the

following

from

PIPE

OR

ANY

POSSIBILITY

THE EXHAUST

gas (carbon

in

home

while

IS

DEADLY.

the

SITUATE

OR

OR

OTHER

monoxide)

the

en-

and

they

precau-

effects

OF

ANY

The
should
in

your

engine

be operated and serviced

Chassis

and

cooling

Operator's

system in

Manual.

your

as

recommended

12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENTS

If

part

of

your
while
fuses located in
tomotive-type
tions. Refer
tion

on

on

living

the

to

area 12-volt fuses.

vehicle electrical system

road, check

the

automotive

fuses available at

the

ELECTRICAL section

the

replacement

circuit. These are au-

most

should

service sta-

for

informa-

TIRES

Your
Under
maintenance,
of

tire
tained. The load range and
sure are

WARNING: CHECK TIRE PRESSURES OFTEN.
ALWAYS
COLD,
WARM

INSTRUCTIONS IN
MANUAL.

motor

normal

trouble-free

For safety,

life,

proper

stamped

CHECK PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE

AND

TIRES. FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE

home

you

service.

motor

DO

is

equipped

circumstances and

should

inflation

on

receive

home

the

NOT

THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

stability, and

pressure

maximum

tire

side

BLEED AIR OUT OF

with

truck

with

thousands

must

inflation

wall.

of

maximum

be

vehicle

fail

circuit

tires.

proper

miles

main-

pres-

8

1

,

WARNING:
A TIRE THAT IS RUN LONG DISTANCES
HIGH SPEEDS WHILE SERIOUSLY UNDER-IN­FLATED WILL OVERHEAT
WHERE THE
ANDIOR CATCH
IN DAMAGE TO
TENTS ANDIOR PERSONAL INJURY.

KEEP

TIRE

TIRES

FIRE,

THE

PROPERLY

TO

THE

MAY

LOSE

POSSIBLY RESULTING

VEHICLE AND ITS CON-

AIR

INFLATED.

OR

SUDDENLY

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

CONSULT

FOR

INFORMATION

Even
ing, you
to

solve this

help

through
truck service facility. If none
and circumstances require you
yourself, there are several items
aware

of

•

Your
and therefore rides on truck wheels and tires.
These trres and wheels can weigh up

pounds

ICALL Y CAPABLE

100 POUNDS
ANY
CHANGE A FLAT TIRE.

THE

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

ON

TIRE

CHANGING.

with

good tire maintenance and normal driv-

may

experience a flat tire. The best

problem

your

before you

motor

or

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT

is to

auto club, travel service,

attempt

home

more.

OR

summon

of

these is available,

to

that

to

change a flat

is

built

on a truck chassis,

IF

YOU

OF

LIFTING AND MOVING

MORE,

professional

change the tire

you MUST

ARE
DO

NOT UNDER

MANUAL

or

NOT PHYS-

AT

POINT

way

a local

tire:

to

be

100

TO

INFLATE A TIRE THAT HAS BEEN FLAT,
SERIOUSLY LOW ON AIR. HAVE
MOVED FROM

TIRE AND TUBE

AIR TO TIRES UNLESS
SURE GAUGE IS USED.

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Hydraulic jack

WARNING:
AS A TOOL
NOT INTENDED
VICE

OR

AS A LIFT

• Lug wrench
two-foot

• Torque wrench

ity.

• Wheel blocks.

• Board
jack.

• Wheel chock

THE

WHEEL AND

FOR

DAMAGE. NEVER ADD

AN

AND

EQUIPMENT

with

minimum

THE

JACK IS DESIGNED

FOR

TIRE

CHANGING ONLY. IT IS

FOR

USE AS A LEVELING DE-

FOR

SERVICE PURPOSES.

to

fit

wheel nuts,

breaker bar handle.

with

at least 300 Ib.lft. capac-

or

other flat surface

THE

ACCURATE

4-ton capacity.

to

place under the

TIRE

CHECK

FOR

with

at least a

OR

IS

RE-

THE

PRES-

USE

• Truck tires and wheels are installed
wheel nuts tightened very tightly.

NOT PHYSICALLY CAPABLE
LOOSE NUTS THAT HAVE
UP

TO

180 LB.lFT.
RE-TIGHTEN
UNDER

CHANGE A FLAT

• The

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
ANDIOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
OR

OBTAIN EXPERT

MUST

THE
TAKE
PUT ON THE SPARE
FOLLOWING
CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

motor
gear is
tons. The axle jack furnished

home
wheel,
weight
face under the vehicle may not support the
weight

of

may

load and stabilize the jack.

OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS,

extremely

is capable

or
of

of

the jack. A strong board

be necessary under the jack to spread the

REMOVE

TIRE

OFF

THE

TO

ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT

home

about

the vehicle. The

the vehicle on the small surface area

TIRE

ANY

WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL

TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY AND

THE

OF

TORQUE, AND THEN

THIS TORQUE,

TIRE.

itself

with

heavy, weighing
of

lifting the

one-fourth

SERVICE

WHEELS AND CHANGE

TIRE

AND RIM ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS IN

MANUAl.

OF

BEEN

all

with

weight

of

the total gross

ground

or

other flat surface

IF

A BLOWOUT

HELP.

DO NOT

with

IF

YOU

BREAKING

TIGHTENED

DO

NOT

of

your

travel

up

to

seven

your

motor

on one

or

road sur-

TRY

TO

IF

YOU

HELP,

THE

RE-

ARE

the

TO

WHEEL

WARNING: DO NOT CRAWL UNDER
CLE.

CONSULT

FOR

INFORMATION

THE

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

ON

TIRE

CHANGING.

CHOCK

THE

VEHI-

MANUAL

9

TO

CHANGE A FRONT WHEEL:

1.

Move

the

2.

To
drive

3.

Turn
tor

in

4.

Block
in

the

changed.

5.

On
other

vide a firm

of

shifting.

6.

Slide
control
screw
arm

vehicle

provide

the

flat

off

the engine, place transmission selec-

"P"

and set

both

opposite

questionable

solid,

the

jack

arm

extension

surface.

to

clearance

tire

up

the

the

front

corner

flat

material

base and

under

(see illustration), and

up

a level,

on

surfaces, use a board

until

firm

surface.

for

the jack, carefully

the

wheel chock.

parking brake.

and back

from

under

minimize

the

it

of

the wheel

the

the

front

spring

touches the

the

wheel

to

jack

to

possibility

lower

turn

control

be

or

pro-

the

WHEEL
Motor
Nut

NUT

Home Wheel

Torque -130-180

TIGHTENING

lb. ft.

(180-240 N m)

SEQUENCES

I

,-

Lower

7. Begin jacking

8.

9.

10.

11. Replace

12.

Control

JACK

positioned,
ground.

Loosen
Raise

ground.

Remove

wheel

snugly
Lower

ground.
cle on

but

the

wheel

in place.

wheel

with
the

Do

the

do

vehicle

the

vehicle

not

tire.

Arm

POSITION -

until

but

do

not

not

remove the wheel nuts.

until

nuts

and wheels. Put spare

nuts. Carefully

wheel

put

and

until

the

the

lift

the

full

RONT

jack is

the

the

tire

tire

weight

AXLE

tire

tire

clears

tighten

off

the nuts

the ground.

contacts the

of

the vehi-

firmly

off

the

the

14.

Completely

move

15. Drive

16. Check
wheel

TO

CHANGE A REAR WHEEL:

(If

only

mph

or

vice center, checking

1.

2.

Turn
selector

3.
corner

4.
vide a firm

5.

blocks, boards and

the

until

you

professional

one

less

Move

the

off

Block

the

On

questionable

other

solid,

Slide the jack
screw
axle housing tube. 8e sure

the

on
off

the

on

the

out

getting

lower

vehicle

the

tightness

get

to a tire

nut

torque

tire

tire

is

for

no

more

the

vehicle

the

engine, place the

to

"P"

front

from

the

flat

base and

under

the

extension

axle

tube

jack. Place

axle so

under

flat

and set
and back

wheel

material

the

and remove the jack.

other

tools.

off

the

chock.

of

the

wheel nuts often

service center. Have

and air pressure checked

service personnel.

on a rear dual, drive

than 5 miles

tire

often.)

to

a level,

the

parking brake.

wheel

to

be changed.

surfaces, use a board

under

minimize

the rear axle

out

until

so the vehicle

the

jack

far

jack can be operated

the vehicle.

to a tire

firm

surface.

transmission

in

the

opposite

the jack

shifting.

housing

it

touches the

the

jack is centered

will

not

enough

inboard

to

with-

Re-

the

by

25

ser-

or

pro-

and

slide

13.

Tighten

quence

torque.

the

shown

wheel

in

the

nuts

following

diagram,

to

the

the se-

specified

10

6.

Begin jacking
positioned
ground.

but

until

do

not

the

lift

jack is

the

tire

firmly

off

the