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SAFETY

The

~ulacturer.

~merlnfonnatiOflIl$

theAnierfcan

heni:,mily:8/s0'

sectIOns

and

LPGAS

VEHICI,E. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED
WHICH
ATMOSPHERE.

IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPUANCESFOR COMFORT·HEAnNG,.

COOKlNG·APPUANCES.
OPERAnON: .

THIS WARNING

tItIed"Uquld Pe1roleUmG

opera.ting

REUEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE

1. OPEN OVERHEAD

2. OPEN WINDOW. . . .

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VENnLAnON
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APPUANCES NOT BE USED

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PORTABI,E FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
GRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL NOT
VEHICLE.
VEHICLE

DO

NOT BRING,OR'STORE

FLAMMABLE UQUIQS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE
MAY RESULT.

Awamlng

reads:

DO

CAPAcny.

Overfilling the LP goa container can result' In
can cause fire
epproxlniately

Tho following label has beenplacad·ln.the vehicle near the range area:

IF YOU SMELL GAS:

1.

EXifngulah any open ftamea,pllOlllghta and all amoklng' materlala.

2.

Do

not

3,

Shut

4.

S.

6.
LP

downward.

with a

the cover la kept

excessive ga8 pressure causing fire or

011

Open

Leave

Have the gaa ayatem chacked and leakage eource corrected before ualng

again.

gaa regulators muat alwayo

protective

REGULATIONS

AND

o.

f

tI1Is

recreational

NaIionaJ

b&foimd

Infonnallon, .

CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED

WHEN

THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THEJlECREAnONAL

MAY CAUSE FIRES

label

NQT,FlLLCONTAlNER(S)

or

80

touch eleCtrIcal awltchaa. .

the gao

doors

and other

the

area

p~bytheNaJ(OiIaJFlre'.P_

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other

, . WARNING:

NEEDFRESH.AlR FQR SAFE,OPERAnON.'BEFORE .

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LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED IN

THE SIZE

USJNG

GREA'rERWI1EN THE APPUANCE IS USED FOR LONG

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hal

been

located

,:

.exploslon. A properly IIJled container

peroant·oI·.1ta

lupply

venUlaUng

until

odor

REGARDING

LP

GAS

APPI,JANCES

vehlcl~

~

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OR

OF

THE

IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT ·THAT

FOR

OR
. WARNING: . .

LP

GAS CONTAINERS, GASOUNE, OR OTHER

.:

at

the tank valvo(a)

clears. .

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...

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BY

WARNING:

TURN ON EXHAUST FAN; AND .

THE

RECREAnONAL VEHICLE, AHDPROPER

CQOKJNG

COMFORT

WARNING:

BE USED fNSlDEJHIS RECREAnONAL

/lSPHYXlAnON. " •

,:

...

near the LP g

:'1'0'

MORE.·THAN·80'PERCENT

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volumi.a

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LP.

GAS

SYSTEMS

la,

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to

fumlshtne

InJOIII!aJfo'1

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and

Minual.

following

AssqcIalion

wainlngsfound I .

Please

'AppUanoes' for other safety

OR

STORED INSIDE THE

WITH

DISCHARGING GAS TO THE

.'.

APPUANCES(SI.WlLL AVOID

HEAnNGAS

', '.

u~lIedgilaflow

liquid

or

SAFETY DEVICES

..

THECDOKlNG'AIiEA,TO

THE PANGER OF

WOOD

AND CHARCOAL

OR

EXPLOSION

..

container

LPg

gaa

.wllI

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This label

. .

contain

.connectlon."

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be

Resulatora that are no!

cover.

Make

In

place

lure

to

minImIZe

Inatelled

In

that

)YUh

the

compertmente havo been equipped

regulator

vent blockage which could reault

dlaphregm .vent facing

vent

faces

downward

explosion.

and

see

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TABLE

INTRODUCTION ,

Fronl End' Alignment , . . . • . . 2

, PLANNING AND PREPARATION

, Read the Book • • • •

Inspect and Maintain . . . . . : . "

Loading And Weight Distribution .

,Control

MOTOR HOME LOADING

,Determining And Distributing

Your Motor Home Load

Loading Tips . . . . • • . "

Trailer Hitches And Towing

READY

Starting And Warmup
Safety

ON THE ROAD

Driving And
Parking On A Grade With A Trailer
Miscellaneous
Carbon
Overheating
12-Vplt Fuse Replacement

Tires
Changing A Flat Tire .

Towing . . . . . .

Auxiliary Start System . . .

Automotive

SERVICE

Motor Home

Service Parts and Replacement . . . .

Battery

Generator Power Plant

INTERIOR

Storage

Dinette Conversions . . . .

Pull-out Lounge

Emergency Exit Window . .

Effects of Prolonged Occupancy .

Controlling Moisture Condensation

LIQUID PETROLIUM GAS SYSTEM

Filling LP Gas Tanks

Of

The Motor Home • •

Towing Automobiles

TO

LEAVE

Belts.

MonOXIde

.........

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . .

.........

Parking. . '.

Safety Tips . • . . :

..:.....

Air

Conditioner. . . . . . . . . .

.. , .•.

Chassis Operator's Manual

AND

FURNISHING.

..........

Conversion

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Safety Precautions

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System Service

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CONTENTS

1

LP Gas Regulator .

,., Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures . 18

LP Gas
lighting

Gas-

. LP

PLUMBING

FreshWater System
The Water Pump . . .
The

Monltor·Panel.
TrOUbleshooting
WilterPumpTroubleshooting

. The Waste Water System .

Water System Winterizing .

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .

Batteries

Power Converter . .

Auxiliary Battery • . . " .

'.

Fuses
Ground Fault
Entertainment Equipment

TV

Generator Power Plant .

.

,

.••

"c;ElectOcatsystem Wiring

.

'~:'j~"'/":i.:;~'

APPLIANCES

Water Heater
Furnace
Range
Range Exhaust Hood
Air Conditioner . .

. Ref.rigerators . .

Smoke Detector

MAINTENANCE .

Exterior
Sealant Renewal

Interior

INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS

Auxiliary Starling . . . . . . . . .

Auxiliary

MAINTENANCE . . . .

TRAVEL CHECK

INDEX

and.

. .

Antenna

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• . . . . . . . . .

System Leak Checks . 18

LP.

Gas Appliances • 18

Precautions . . 19

.,

. . • . . •

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the

Fresh, Water System .

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Circuit Breakers

Int~mupter

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Generatof Power Plant .

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FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO

..----WARRANTy

FOR

MoTOR

HOMES

MANUFACTURED

SOLD

IN

THE

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

UNITeD

STATES

Of

AND

FLEETWOOD

CANADA

MILE

ENTERPRises.

INC.

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•

COVERAGE

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

DEALER'S OBL!GAT.lON$,

I

WHEN

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS'.

WHEN

-WHAT IS

THIS
STATE

THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR

DEALER

PRoviDED

Your

new

motor

hcime,

Including

tIM

tile manufl!cturer,

The

warranty

motor

home,

period

of

odometer

(101

days .ftarthe'.explratlon of

T~'

oWner

to

the

Interior

the

flnt

required

If,

a problem ocetln
authorized .dealer.
manufacturing plant-locatlon for warranty

By agreement with

delivery Inspection

THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

If

the

dealer
MANUFACTURING PLANT
ettempu.inade

Upon receipt
or

replace

THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

If

the

represtr'itilti....:n,~',the;·m'l:Iuf~c1U.~ing

.warrao.tv,.:the-owner:,s~Qtdl;t

NOT

THIS WARRANTY

1.

2. DEFECTS CAUSED

3.

4.

S. MOTOR ':IOMES

6.

WARRANTY, GIVES

TO

STATE.

OR

OTHER PERSQN BEYOND·THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

Is

wa.rrented

.~nd$

to

Is

one

year from

(whichever occurs

I.

respon.lbla..fQr

or

90

dey

..

a direct result of rePalr'or replecement

11

unable or "unwilling

to

of

any

parts

COVERED

-THE

;Ai.JroMoTIVE~SYSTEM

COVERED

A.

ABUSE.MISl!SE~·~~G.~IG~.~?,.E

B.

FAILURE TO COMPLY wITH iNSTRUCTIONS CONTAI!\IED

C.

ALTERATION

NORMAL DETERIORATION
WEAR. ETC.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS,

TRANSPORTATION TO AND

IENCE, COMMERCIAL

SUcH
SOME STATES

AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSiON

the

first

pl~d

Into service

,uch

, .

exterior

•.

doon~

of

wafrlnty coll8rage. TIMreefter, such adJustments.re

Which

,th:e

giving

him.

the

manufacturer. the dialer

end

to

repair

resolve

It~

n~il~

.of

'.

dalm.:whera 'the dealer

ne~ry

ci"it!J~~o/~",number

BY

THE

DOES

NOT

BY

THE

ON

AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR HOTEL BILLS,OR OTHER INCIDENTAL

00

YOU

structure. pl'umblng. heating

u~der.nor:mal

flm

retail purchaser

date

find;

the

f'\offWIl

l.P

oWner believes

sufficient Information

or

at·the

t~

.correct defects .In material

EXj)RESS

COVEA~

SEPAAATE-WARRANTIES

BY

..

Ofl

OR

MODIFICATION

WHICH

~OSS,

NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU

use

to

be

free

and

IS.

rental. commercial

or

until

the

Written notice

eppllcabll warranty period.

,malntenance.8$ descrlbed

reguletor presture, cabinet Iitches.

service.

replace

any

to

resolve a problem which tha owner

,ddress·lIsted below and provide

:.

plant,_are.uneble

his trensfereels)

unit

hll

recelWld

of

defects must

of

a defactlWl part under this warranty.

ts

covered

to

resolve

fs

obligated

pam

necessary

Was

unabla

listed below

WARRANTY

CfNCLUDING

,RIE=LATED

O,UE

THE ODOMETER READING HAS

FROM
lOSS

THE

TO:

OR

ACCIOENT;,~

OF

THE

TO WEAR

.'

DEALER

OF

use,

TOWING

Ind

f,om manufacturing defects

by

to

or

to

CHASSIS

OF

OR

OR

electrlcalsvstems

Ind

begln,

or

demonstrator unit (whlchaWlr

IS.ooo total miles of use

be

given

In

tha

Owner's Manual; however, minor. adjustments (such

TV

tllls·warranty.

the

matter. The owner ,hall dellll8r

maintain

to

~mact

defects

the

or

unwilling

WO,rkmanshlp,

resolve

the

to

describe the problem and

AND

THE

RESPECTIVE

;

..

:

MOTOR

HOME;

EXPOSURE,

SUCH

AS

LIGHTBULBS. FI,ISES.WIPER BLADES,

MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION.

CHARGE~.

OR

LlMITATION.OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

MAY

MAY

on

to

tha seiling dealer

anti

nt'll control. etc.1 will be performed

the

responslbllltv

the

owner ,hall

the

motor home prior

In

material

Is

conlrinoed

manufacturer with a description

to

resolve

or

will

problem end the owner

DRIVE TRAINJ

MANUFACTURERS

IN

THE

SUCH

AS

BEEN

ALTERED. .

BUS

FARES,

NOT

APPLY

ALSO

••

nCl.llappl/ances

In

material

or

the

date

of

occun.f/nt'

IS

determlnad,bv

or

of

the

contact

to

or

workmanship. .

Is

covered by

t,he

problem,

~ke

other appropriate ectlon as mav

t~,

the

attempts

•.

"(IRES

OWNER'S MANUAL;

fADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES, CARPET

CAR

OR

CONSEOUENTIAL DAMAGES.

TO

YOU.

HAVE

OTHER RIGHTS

Ind

workmanship. :

original retlll delivery

the

owner

the

the

,etell,ale,

the

the

'.

convln:cedth'at,lt

AND

RENTAL,INCIDENTALCHARGES

equipment In.tailed

•.

The warrenty

the

mileage"shown

manuf.actuftr not, later

by

IS

SELLING DEALER.

motor

.

warranty, he should

fl'l

writing

manufacturing plant:wlll repair- \

made

BAlTeRiEs;-.W_HICI-rARE-;-~·'L'·jf.~

OF

LOSS

WARR'A~TY

the'

normal maintenance

.,

•

homa

to

t'he DEALER

-.

::

..

"

to

perform a detailed pre-

of

the'problem

Is

to

resolve It.

THESE COMPONENTS.

LU~JCANT§;'ETC.

OF

TIME,INCONVEN-

WHICH

MADE

_'.

or

the

date

extends

on

thin

.•

ad/",t

..

del

IIr

during

unleq

ar

othir

contact

be

required.

Qd.;ered

bV-th'e

..

DAM-

VARY FROM

BY

ANY

by'~

thl

for

a
the
tin

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or

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Brand Name

_______

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Model

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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Consumer AffaIrs Department

Fleetwood
P.O.
Riverside. California

Enterprises, Inc.

Box 7300

92623

From California: [phone]
From Outside of California:

(BOO)

Serial

No

854-4765

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printed

In

_

USA

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INTRODUCTION·

Welcome

growing

than~you

Your

with

many
cationing.
your.motor
procedures so
mance
been designed

to

the

family

motor

for

choosing

home

of

years

This.manual

home

that

from

those features. Your

to

recreational vehicle lifestyle and

motor

of

carefree. plellsanttraveling and va-

and provides a guide

home

our

owners. We sincerely

product. . .

has beim designed

describes'

you can obtain

many

the

to

to

bestperfor-

motor

conform

with.

or

exceed.
can National Standardslnstitute.A119.2,·.NFPA
Canadian CSA Standard Z-240 (Canadian-built
built

for

Canada). and

applicableniotOr

vehicle stan­dards. These standards establish theph,imbing. heat­ing.

electrical and
safety. Compliance
by

the

seal attached

seal

isthe

outward sign

Uke

all

finely

will

require care and regular

retain its

maximum

. manual. along

. Owner·s Information Kit and Chassis

'"

".uai outlines

important

othar

with

just

crafted

requirements

these standards is indicated

outside the entry door. This

of

internal quality

equipment.

for

your

•.
motor

maintenance·inorderto

performance characteristics. This

with

the

information

'areas

of

provided in

Opera~or's

maintenance and pro-

vides a maintenance schedule that you shouid

"to ensure safe. trouble-free service

'!home.

,"

working
care

Study these instructions carefully. A good

knowledge

for

it

will

help you

of

your
enjoy

motor

many

from

home and

miles and years

recreational living. .

The

motor

fore

shipment.

the

motor

pre-delivery phase

home has been

It

is

the

home and

to

of

the sale.

thoroughly

duty

of

prepare

your

it

for

inspected be-

dealer

you during the

the

provide

yOU

features

operating

home has

the

Ameri-

501C.

or.

units

quality and

'

home

your

Man-

follow

your

motor

how

to
of

to

inspect

of

lem which
importance

the

manufacturer.

of

the

industrY; This

warranty and explaining

as well

might

most

occur. Customer seiVice is

to

your

dealer, and is

Your

motor

comprehensive

manualcont~lns

your

as

the rights and obligations

justas

home

warranty

a section

rights and

of

important

is covered

programs

outlining

obligations,

of

the

dealer

utmost

by

one

in

the
the

and
manufacturer, ,unll.erthe terms.of theWarrarity. Please
read this
In

case
dealer
If,

for

sectloncarefllllY. You

you have

will

be

some reason; a problem is

'satlsfaction:

1.

Discuss

with

giving.
department

2.

if

a problem arises
your
the factory

listed

'a

warranty'related problem,

better able

,"

any

warranty-related

the

manager

him

an.opportunity

resolve the

satisfactipn by

service manager. The factories 'are

in this manual. Please contact

will

to

get you

or

owner

matterforyou.

that

cahnot be resolved

your

local dealer, contact

be better

on

the

not

handled.to

problems

of

the

(0

help

informed

and

your

road

again.

your

directly

dealership,

his

,service

the

.one

nearest you .

3.

We

sincerely

factory representative

problem which
efforts are
describing the.circumstances

believe that

might

not

satisfactory, please send a letter

your

will

arise.

be

able

If

their

dealer

to

solve

combil')ed

to:

and;the

any

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O.

Box 7300

Riverside, CA 92523
Please
number

include

of

your

the

brand name and serial

motor

home.

to

to

YOUR

DEALER

IS RESPONSIBLE
A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR HOME COMPONENTS AS
SPECIFIED

PLIED BY FLEETWOOD
UFACTURER.

IN

THE

PRE

YOU SHOULD

DELIVERY

AND

THE

RECEIVE A COPY

THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS

ER

WHEN

YOUR

MOTOR HOME

YOU.

He

will

instruct you in
plementthis
material furnished

delivery

of

your

instruction

with

new

additional conditioning

to

your

dealer as soon

If

you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance,
immediately

vice

or

Sales Department

or

service, please contact

so he

its

basic use; however, sup-

by

reading all instructional

the

motor

motor

as

can

home,

or

adjustment, please return

possible.

assist you. Your dealer's Ser-

will

handle any normal prob-

FOR

PERFORMING

'OF

THE

CHECKLISTS

SUP-

CHASSIS MAN-

OF

FROM

YOUR

IS

DELIVERED

DEAL-

TO

home. If, after taking

you feel

it

requires

it

your

dealer

4.

If

you wish

these toll-free telephone numbers.

From California:
From outside California: [phone]

Thank you

for
and we, the manufacturer;
merit your confidence.

NOTE:

scribed

Some

or

shown

tional on some models. This

ual is

of

general nature only. Because

continuous program

conducted

cent

by

prostuct changes

this manual. Specifications

out

notice. This manual is accurate as

of

publication. The

manual are intended

spect extend

1

to

cal.i

forl-assistance, please use

[phone]

choosing

equipment

in

this

of

Fleetwood

may

instructions

as

the

responsibilities

our

product.

will

continually strive

and features· de-

manual

may

instructional

product

it

improvement

is possible

not

be

included

may

change

included

a guide, and

of

Your

be

that

of

in

the

dealer

op-

man-

of

the

re-

with-

date

in

this

no

re-

man-

to

in

,--==f::

. ,

ufacturing plant,
beyond
sented

NOTE:

tional

, Is

manent
tarm
matura.
rlcs,
ration

the

in

this

This product is designed for recrea-

use

and

not

designed

housing. Use

orparmanentoccupancr

deterioration'

carpeting,

due

to

considered normal"anc! may.

of

th

warrantV,constltiiteri:lisuse;.~buse,

ll

'neglect;

'and . may

parent

standard

manual.

short

or

Intended

and

drapes.J:)!lmage,or.deterlo-

long

term

therefcire 're#ui:" your

company

written

term

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to

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this

of

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occupancy.

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warranty

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said about energy. Discussions of the topic often
lead to the question, "What
our

natural energy resources?"· There is no single

can

·be done to save

simple

answer.' To some, energy-efficiency

is

a prob.
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DELIVERY
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PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

The camping

trip

is one

of

the most popular types

of

vacations, and each year millions

of

Americans

embark on camping

trips

using some type

of

recrea-

tional

v!3hicle. Proper planning

oty!)ur

trip, including

familiarity

with

your

equipment, your itinerary, anti-

cipated activities, and anticipated needs

will

ensure

a pleasurable experience.

That is

what

this manual

is

all"abQut. The ideas and instructions presented

here are intended

to

help you get the most from

your

new

RV,

and enjoy

your

trip.

READ THE BOOK

A thorough knowledge

of

yourRV

is important

if

you are going

to

get the most out

of

the conveni-

ence,

and safety items built into

your

vehicle.

Be

as

familiar with

it

as

you are with

your

personal car

or

truck. Study

'aIHhe'

bookletsinchJded' 'in your

Owner's Information Kit. These booklets cover de-

tails

of

operation

for

the major appliances and

equipment built into

your

motor

home

for

your com-

fort" convenience and safety.

INSPECT

AND

MAINTAIN

Follow a consistent scheduie

of

inspection and

maintenance

for

your

motor

home. Your continuing

safety and comfort depend on it.

Pay

particular at-

tention

to

brakes, tires, suspension and exhaust sys-

tern components,

steering" linkages, and ' electrical
systems. This manual includes a ,section outlining
motor

'home maintenance,items,'andrecommended

maintenance intervals.

Adherence"

to

these

schedules

will

minimize

the

possiblili«lof

failure

of

any important system

or

,part of,

your,~motor

home.

',;The

timespent'illspecting:andmaintaining

,your

motor

homewilhprovide

'you

with

many

years

of

'recreational pleasure. '

"LOADING

AND

WEIGHT,O/STRIBUTION

Proper loading is one

of

the

most

important

con-

siderations when traveling in a

motor

home. Your

motor home is

builtto

Withsfand a certain

maximum

, ,load. Check the labels, Ilndt8!,1s, attached

to

the

,motor

home'

to

determine

the'safeJoad

limits. For

"i"'safety's'" sake;""NEVJ;R"

O"ERLOAD"'THEMOTOR

HOME;

Thisrllanual

'contains information

about

proper

loading'andweighing'of

your

motor

hoine.

CONTROL

OF

THE

MOTOR

HOME

;

Know

how

'to control your

motor

home

on

the

highway.

Be

familiar' with passing and stopping re-

'q'uirements, and problems that>can'develop.'

Know

how

to

brake properly,

how

to

backup,

and

how

,to

turn. p,ractice in a secluded' place

untilvou

be-

come familiar

\(\lith

the handling characteristics and

techniques

of

your

motor

home. D,on't overlook the

laws

ofyi>urstateof

province that, govern

driving

a motor home. Your state

Motor

Vehicle Department

office

can

provide you with

the

applicable vehicle

, ,codes that

speU,

OUt youni!,lhtSJlndresP.onsipilities

'W""as

amotorhi>me;ovVn'er;" ',;"

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MOTOR

A motor. home chassis (springs,
axles, and frame) is
maximum
the empty.
the

form
that
home. The

hom.e

EIGHT RATING

W

Another

WEIIGhHT~RA11.NlflG,Jglf\YYJI,!u

we

g t

the

ratIOg represents:
load. The
each has its owri GAWR; The total
must

In addition
be safely loaded
you must

, correct amounts

.all.owable"c!lflYing,capacity!of ,the.,motor,;home',

The
is

,found

subtractingthisweigh~from

load. This ,load eonsi$ts

motor

otwater,

may

be

stored'

maximum

iscte!l,igneld

critical

.aspec c axe,

weight

not exceed the overall

til

knowing

know

by

how

weighing,themotor.,home"

desigriedto

llornaJtl\elf,plus

fpod, , clothing; and an\ithing else

in

or.

attached.

load

for'

)sga,

GVWR.

weight

Is

divided

",

,-,

..

In

or

of

weight

e

!I.

d.tlle

".'

" , ' ,

f~ctoristhe

JI~il1.~dis~,lh,.!I,

IS

aesgne.,to,cljrry.,AgalO

emptyvehic!e.welght,plus

.,

betWeeri. aach ',axie ,and

GVWR.

".

".-

-

-,

"

..

the

overall

attached

to

distribute the

are placed on the axles.

the

wheels,'

·carry·a certain

of

the.

weight

weight

which the

GROSS,V!:HICI-E .

added in

to

"the.motor

GROSS

rna~imu,

of

all axie loads

' .

weight

to

the

'motor home;

weight

empty"and

G\JWR.,

HOME

tiresi

of

motor

AXLE

!T1

'

that can

.so·

that

,

LOADING

I

,~I

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'

"

'DETERMININGANlJDiSTRIBuilNG

YOUR MOTOR HOME LOAD'"

.

Th,e

Gros~

Gross

."Ax.le'

home are shown on

the driver's ,door jamb. These ratings are

loaded vehicle including passengers and normal be-

longings. You
loaded
weight
the

weight

motor

the

remove items

GVWR

the

to

here

Use a platform scale, and keep the

level

as

,.

Drive the
and take a reading. This is the front Gross

Axle Weight.

2.

Drive the entire vehicle (both axles) onto the
scale and take a reading. This is

hicle Weight.

3. Drive
the platform. This reading is rear Gross Axle
Weight.

Vehidre\N~i'J~t'R";;ti~~i~yyJRl'~~d

WeI9t1t"Rati~gHGAWR);;fo':i'YQur,;motor

the

certification tag posted on

must

weight

of

determine
possible

of

your

motor

on any axle exceeds that axle's GAWR,

home is overloaded and you'll have to

to

and

GAWR

during

front

forward

compare the

your

motor

home exceeds the

bring the weight down

Follow the method outlined

the

weight

all measurements.

wheels onto the scale platform

until

only

.,."

GVWR

home.

of

your

motor

the Gross

the rear axle is on

.

'

fora

to

If

the loaded

GVWR

to

or

below

motor

home.

home

the

fully-

the

or

as

Ve-

,,'f;'

. ,,-i

..

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;-",;., _ .'

;"::

1:;.

·,~.I<'~i,..·_\'-'

in>:' ",,,k'1Comparereadirig,'2with the GVWR'(Gross'Ve-

hicle Weight Rating)
reading exceeds
have

to

reduce the total vehicle load,

5.

If

reading 2 is less than the

vehicl~,

each
tion tag. If either exceeds the GAWR
axle, redistribute enough
that loads on the front and rear axles are
in

Periodically reweigh your

traveling configurations may change

and weight pattern.

WARNING:
LOAD
LOAD

NOTE:
ING

CAPACITIES
SPECIFIED
SIDE

OF A WARDROBE
CLUDES
IF

OTHER

check readings:,'

15

less than

the required limit.

DO

NOT

OF

THE

MOTOR

OF

ANY AXLE.

THE

PASSENGER

OF

ON A

ALL

EQUIPMENT

LABEL

FACTORY

of

your

vehicle.

theGVWR

theGAWR

motor

EXCEED

HOME,

AND CARGO CARRY-

YOUR

MOTOR HOME

AFFIXED

DOOR.

INSTALLED OPTIONS.

SUCH

rating, you

GVWR

a~d

3

to

on the certifica-

of

the load

home. Different

your

THE

OR

THE

TO

THE

LABEL IN-

AS LEVELING

If

of

verify

for

to

ensure.

loading

RATED
RATED

ARE

THE

the

will

your

that

the

with-

IN-

4

,.

.~

. '

JACKS, AWNINGS,
STALLED

-THE
MUST
THE
CAPACITIES. IF YOU TOW A
TONGUE WEIGHT
SI,JBTRACTED

, ,

,SENGER

WARNING:
OF
SIRABLE
MAY
TION
RACKS

TURER
OR
CREATE

YOUR

LOADING

After
can safely, carry and selected those items to make
up

thlit

,reference. Load the

load so that you get proper Weight on
Don't load heavy items in
and brace items so they

",.,.

,.thereby shifting

",:,:,;:;

"heavy

, .

pn

the rear bumper. '

WARNING:
WEIGHT CARRYING
REAR
COMPONENT
AGE TO
STABLE HANDLING
RESULT.

Make a loading diagram

motor

items are

process.
ble location. Include a fire extinguisher, tools, jack.

first-aid

devices, and

WARNING:
CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,
MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE

TRAILER HITCHES

If

home, please use these guidelines when choosing

a hitch and trailer:

• Hitch classification: Class

ROOF

AFTER

FACTORY,

BE

SUBTRACTED

.

PAS~ENGER

AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.

EXCEEDING

YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UNDE-

HANDLING

CREATE

OF

YOUR

NOT

TO, CARRY·ADDITIONAL'tEQUIPMENT

VEHICl.ES

A SAFETY HAZARD, AND

WARRANTY. ' '. '

TIPS

you have determined

weight, make a list and keep It

items ,near either end

BUMPER

THE

home. It

stored, and

Store emergency items in a readily accessi-

kit, rain gear, flashlight, highway warning

an

DO

THE

THE

AND CARGO,

OF

FROM

ASAFETY'.HAZARD.,MODIFICA-

VEHICLE

SPECIFIED

IS

NOT RECOMMENDED; ,MAY

motor

motor

DO

NOT INSTALL ANY

RACK

OR

OF

THE

MOTOR HOME BODY AND UN-

will

help you locate where specific

electric cord

NOT

STORE

AND

you expect to pull a trailer with your

PODS,

MOTOR HOME LEAVES

WEIGHT

FROM

THE TRAILER MUST

THE TOTAL

THE

CHARACTERISTICS

BY THE MANUFAC-

how

home and distribute

upper

won't

home load. Do

of

OR

ANY CHASSIS

MOTOR

CHARACTERISTICS

of

will

help speed the loading

with

YOUR

ETC.;

OF

THESE

THE

TOTAL

CfARRYING

TRAILElR,

OFTijEPAS-

GAWR

BY

move

the

your

light.

OR

OR

MOTOR HOME.

OR

ADDITION,

MAY

.,

much

weight

cabinets; Secure

during travel,

motothome

TYPE

FRAME TO

OR

HOME.DAM-

properly loaded

CARRY

OTHER

ARE

·ITEMS

GVWR

VOID

for

t~e

not,

BODY

LP

FLAM-

TOWING

II

IN-

OF

'THE

'BE

AND

OF

you

future

the'

axles.

load

,OF

THE

MAY

GAS

motor

or

• Limit the vertical hitch load (tongue
trailer) to a maximum
vertical hitch loads
motor home rear frame and body, cause un
stable .,driving' and
and

may'restrlct

care

warranty.

• Do not
pounds,,Qr ,more, tlJan
chassis
Heavier trailers can cause damage'
motor home structure

stable. driving,

restrict
ranty.

•

Ci1~c~.tl:le.

Gross 'CQmblned Weight Rating (GCWR) of

the
total weight

Chassis

Manufacturer Engine

Chevrolet

Chevrolet
Cl:levro,let
Chevrolet', " 4,10

Cheviol~t

• Alternate gear ratios
special towing needs. COntact

sis
mendatlo,ns. Exceeding these GCWR's

cause
or chassis; unstable driving and handling

'characteristics, and may

• Weigh your
driver, passengers,
trailer
WEiightRating
not exceed the Gross Vehicle

(GVWR)
or the Gross Combined
(GCWR)of the

ratings

nated or shifted until scale weights are equal
to or less than ratings.

Towing

If you plan to
home, the tongue weight
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight
ceed the

Towing devices other than wheeled

raise the front

off

the ground create tongue weights in excess

the

250

tow

iitr'ailer weighing

,manufacturer,

or

your

rights

following,~hart

motot

'ma~ufacturer

Automobiles

GCWR

pounds maximum, and

home chassis. The

of

the

6.21,.

V8

, 7.4L

(454)

~,

damage

attached.

of

are

to

motor

Donofexcee'd

(GAWFi>

either the

motor

exceeded,

tow

an

listed on the chart.

or

rear wheels

of

250 pounds. Heavie

can

cause damage

l:Iandling.; characteristics

your

rights

or

'handling, cl:laracterlstics, OJ

under

motor

piesel 4.10

H

'"t56
V8

" 4.56

"

deal!!fJA9r,{F~i'!ssis

your

home

carg,o,

motor

automobile

under

r,ecommended

,whichever

drive train, cause un·

the Ownercare war·

,to ,determine the

home

" Axle

Gas

may

be

motor

void

fully

andthe

of

any

home.

weight

must

of

the vehicle in

must

the

more

GCWR

and trailer.

Ratio

3.73

4.88

.

retrofitted

your

home

your

warranty.

loaded

fully

the Gross Axle

axle,and

Weight

home, the

Weight

If

any

must

with

your

not

exceed 250

must

c(,OlIies

not

be used.

weight

than 350(

..Is less

GCWR

13,50,0
14,000'
15,500
17,500
18,500

local chas-

drive

of

be

0

to

you

Owner

by

thE

to

the

is the

12,000 .

for

recom-

may

train

with

loaded

do
Rating
trlliler,

Rating

'these

elimi-

motor

not

ex-

that

tow

of

5

RI;:ADY To LEAVE

BE

SURE

POSITlON.··

STARTINGAND.IIVARMUP

Follow' the recommendations in . your Chassis
Operator's
engine .

....

-.,

NOTE:·.<'.'Be·!sure"transmission'

SAFETY BELTS

. Seat belts are
vehicle .. For your protection, fasten :all
the

motor

all other seats

under

TO

PLACE

THE

ENTRY

STEP

IN

..

Manual when starting

,,_

.....

.

parking brake
home from

is

rolling.
needs adjustment,
Operator's Manual

tionL

an

important safety feature

engaged

or

'operating your

is'

in'~P!!

to

keep the motor

If

the parking brake

see

for

adjustment iristruc-

the Chassis

.

..

belts while

home is in motion. The driver's seat and

designed

way have been equipped

to

carry passengers while

with

lap

belts.

TRAVEL

park and

of

your

;WARNING:

WHILE

rHE

M~TOR.,HOME

.·MOTION,FASTEN.SEAT:BELTS,ANP

,ALLOWPASSENGER~

;g:L~~D

,;-,,'

Adjust seat belts

THAtISN,OTE(llJIPPEj)WITH

as

Pivot buckle
pIJII

to·.tl)e desired;Jength. "

Tofastenbelt,be''sure

•

push the tongue end
buckle
Pull

To

•

the center
out

.

of

the mating belt.

the loose end

release .the belt, depress the button in

of

of

the

.

bUCkle.

,-

,~,-.\

TOOCCUPV:ANYSEAT

folloWs:·' .

'at..

right angles

to

.,

it

is noftWisted, then

of

one belt into the
Be

of

the belt,to tighten •

the buckle and slide the tongue

. , .

. '

I.SIN

DO

NOT

AS~

the belt and

sure

it

latches.

T

NOTE: All riders should

seat belts while the
Seats which are
belts should not be occupied while the vehi-'
cle. is in motion and
FOR

USE' WHILE THE

TION",' It

. using

!,'"

~-,.-_,-,::,-.

is riot possible to belt in persons

beds:,'

';~

".;,

be furnishedWith and use

vehlclels'inmotion.

not

'equipp'ed

will

VEI:IICL~ISIN

1:~-~···

-,:.-

'with

bedabeled:

.-'-'

,

saftey

~NOT.··

MO-

'.

,;.,Adjustthe,·beltas

snug

as

comfort

. lise a

..

"your

sure belt

belt for ,more ,than' one person

belts have ,been equipped

is

pulled all the way

will

low.on

alloW,

theabdornen:'imd

for

greatest safety. Never

at

a time.

with

retractors,

out

ofthe

retractor.

";~'.r0>;!:>j.';·:1,",;

,

.··).i~,~'-;:{'··

as

If

be

6

•

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DRIVING

Once
controls
seat,

. ble

the

cautious

and

to

mlrror~

Drive

ingall
Ing

and

Remember

a car, making
stop. Also, because
it

is
distances
moderate
wind

Driving
,cult
,;vehicle

,.,,'lInd IilwllYs operate

,-,-

,';range. Downsl1i(t

• 'undue engine loads. Downshift
grades. Engine braking
cle
brakes.

you

and

you

will

to

driving

position

when

width

corniir

and

to

view

with

speed and safety ,reg·ulations,· The best cruis-

speed

weather

more

speed,"and'relieve,some1lf·thestrain,,·,on

easily'affected

for

IIpeed, particularly

conditions.

on

if

done

speeds

ON

AND

of

of

PARKING

become accustomed

the reference" points

find

driving

your

famHycar. Become familiar

of

the

maneuvering

the

vehicle

to

change"liines:Learn

the

road. behind. Check them often.

consideration

your

conditions. ,.

winding
with reasonable care.,,·Observe,prOper

m.otor

that

your

it

less maneuverable and . harder

passing and stopping, and drive at a

when

on

the motor"home compara-

motor

of

or
ascending

home In traffic, and be

•.

,Always

o.n

horoEl

motor

its

greater side surface area,

by

cross winds.

..

mountain roads is not diffi-

in

the

hills. ,to IIvoid,overheating

power

to

the feel

from

to

allow

the highwaY,observ-

..'

.,

. ' . .

'home 'is heavier than

in

.traffic ,and

proper transmission

will

for

allow

to

use

wll.1

vary

.' ' ,

or

descending hills

when

. 'descending

help control vehi-

of

the driver's

the length

eXtra, room

the side

with road

Allow

in

THE

the

with

to

extra

gusty

or

the

ROAD

PARKING

You should
grade
follow

'1. Apply and hold the regular brakes.

,2. Haveso.rneone place wheel chocks

3.
'.

4.

5.

If

the vehicle is parked

transmission

are' chocked and the parking brake ,is,set.

the

'weight

much

,

to

shift

When starting 'after being on a grade:

1. Apply and hold the regular brakes.

2.

3.

Shift

ONA

or

hill; However .if you

these steps: .

trailer Wheels. .
When the wheel chocks are in place and the

assistant is clear, release the brakes

chocks absorb the

,Apply.the parking brake.

Shift the transmission
tomatiil
manual transmissions.'

of

strain

on

out

of

Start engine in

sions)..

into gear and release the parking brake.

GRADE

not

park vehicles

transmissions)

to

UP"

(PARK)

the vehicle and 'trailer

the transmission

"P"(PARK). .

.'

"P"

10ljld.

in

(for

WITH

must

to

or

a grade,
until the

.

A.TRAILER

with

park

"P"

(PARK,

low

or

don't

that

it

automatic transmis-

trailers on a

on

a grade,

under

reverse

trailer

If

may

may

the

until

the

with

au-

with

shift

the

wheels

you

do,

put

be hard

so

Road cOllclitions; terraln;;,;veather, and
factors. are sometimes. unpredictable,
driving

.

mands
transmission. Under extremeheatconditions you
need
engine and transmission cooling.

,Allow
avoid
low-hangin'g
whenever
ling in
if

'motor

roof

When parking
poles
the
When

the

brake.
setthe

or

desert temperatures can

on

drivetrain components - ; especially the

to

turn

off

the vehicle air conditioner

for

the

extra height,of

areas having

you

for

service. This

you drive

home

rack,

or

motor

parking on an incline, turn the

curb

Always

parking brake

with

CB

or

obstructions as the front and rear portions

home

in

the direction

low

overhead clearance. Check

tree

branches

drive

or

park. Avoid

may

the

.overheadvents open

is equipped

TV/radio antenna.

parallel

swing

shift

the

with

to

wider

of

transmission

when

your

or

be particularly important

a roof air conditioner,

a curb,

the roll

parking.

otlle~

driving

al'1dmountain

put

eXtreme de-

may

to

improve

motor

other obstructions

low

be

than an automobile.

front

to

to

hOme

roofs when pul-

sure

to

wheels into
aid the parking
PARK

and

or

if

the

allow for

(UP")

and

for

of

, 4.

Release

..

'.

chocks are free.

5.

Apply the regular brakeS

remove the chocks.

the

regular brakes and

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

•

Read

and understand the Chassis Operator's

Manual.

•

When backing the

. stand

• Before departing on a trip, check

• Drive at moderate speeds, particularly

•

to

the rear on the driver's side,

ble,

to guide you,

Remember, some
homes

fic and in gusty wind conditions.
Allow

ping.

with

LP

extra distance

motor

'tunnels

gas systems.

7

drive

until the

and

have someone

"L

home, have a person

prohibit

for

passing and stop-

your

.

if

possi-

routes.

motor

in

traf-

• W,hile traveling, make sure all occupants use
their

seatbelts.

• While traveling, make sure all doors are closed

that

and

cabinets, drawers, and loose objects

are secure. .

Dizziness
Intense Headache
Weakness and Sleepiness

Vomitting
Muscular Twitching
Throbbing in Tempies

• Instruct
and hold fire

•

Maintain proper charge

•

Gas

. dealers; and

sories. .

• Keep a well stocked

• Keep a

your

family

drills

oli

what

periodically.

in

the fire extinguisher.

detectors are available

may

be considered

first

aid kit handy.

tool

box handy.

to

do

in

from

RVequipment

as

safety acces-

'.

case

• Check tires. often .while traveling. Inside rear
duals should receive special attention,
these tires
Running a
to a tire fire
to

extinguish. Make

. pressures before each

ing

give
surface.,with
ProlJei"iY.·
sound
sound

may

go

flat. and

fiat

on an inside dual could lead

that

would

it

not

be noticed.

be extremeiy difficult

a habit

to

check tire

trip, and when refuel-

each tire a sharp rap on the tread

a piece

of

pipe

ofsirriilar

inflated. tires produce a

when

will

be a

rapped.

dull

"thud".

If

the tire is flat, the

CARBON MONOXIDE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Carbon

I~ss

gine. The engines in
generator system' produce

running,.,CAFlBON

are
Please read and understand the
tions
of

carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: EXHAUST GASES ARE
DO NOT BLOCK THE TAIL
THE VEHICLE
EXHAUST GASES HAVE ANY POSSIBILITY
ACCUMULATING
NEATH,
NEARBY
MENTS
THE
OPENINGS REMOTE FROM
OUTLET.
SAFE DISPERSION
BE
DITIONS
TINUES

•

gas.

monoxide

It

isa

is a colorless, tasteless, odor-

by-product

of

combusti"on in the.en-

your

motor

itoonstantl'l

home and

.while they

MONOXIDE IS, DEADLY.

following precau-

to

protect yourself and others

from

the effects

DEADLY.

PIPE

OR

SITUATE

IN

A

PLACE

EITHER

OR

INSIDE YOUR

. VEHICLES. OUTSIDE

WHERE

OUTSIDE, UNDER-

VEHICLE

AIR

OR

MOVE-

CAN CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE

VEHICLE THROUGH WINDOWS

OPERATE

THE ENGINE ONLY WHEN
OF

EXHAUST GASES CAN

THE

OR

OTHER

EXHAUST

ASSURED, AND MONITOR OUTSIDE CON-

TO

BE

SURE THAT EXHAUST CON-

TO

BE

Beware
pOisoning

DISPERSED

of

exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)

symptoms:

SAFELY.

ottire,

as

.object.

"bung"

THE

OF

ANY

.If

sYmptoms indicate the possibility
monoxide poisoning,
mediately, open all
fresh

air

at once, and summon medical assist-

turn

'off

windows,

of

carbon

theengineim-

get

out·

into

ange.

.WARNING:DO

Cl,IMSTANCES

NOT UNDER

OPERATE

ANY

CIR-

THE ENGINE WHILE

SLEEPING.

You

would
conditionsto
does not
not

be

.()f

car~()Jlm()!1oxide

•

Check
maintenance, and repair any leaks

not

be

,abl!!

to

.assutethat

enter the,interior,

alert

to

exhaiJst odors

,poiso(ling.. . .

monitor

engine exhaust

andyo'u'would

or

outside

symptoms

).

the exhaust system during routine

or

obstnictiQns before further operation .

•

Do

not modifY the exhaust system

way

without

first consulting·the

RV

in

man-

any

ufacturer.

; .

OVERHI!ATIN,G'

. The engine·and cooling syStem in

should

in

,:.

.

12~VOLTFUSEREPLACEMENTS""h'

.

be

operated and serviced

your,Chassis OJ:lerator's Manual." " "

t':"};_-'::_-::~

If

part

-q;od

h:i,:!tJ,

·~:',.)t.:9.'i-.,;

of

your"ehicleeiectrical

_tT-:'··H:.91-~~r:;-·,;-·q.l:J:",i'1"\,,·";

while on the road; check the :replacement circuit
fuses located in the automotive circuit. These are
tomotive-type
tions.

Referto

tion on living area

fuses'

the

available at

ELECTRIGt\L

12-vol~

sjlotion

fYlles,

your

as

recommended

"ehicle

','

';';-·'-::-"';:~·:·~·'i

··"h

system should fail

au-

most

service sta-

for

informa-

TIRES

Your motor home is equipped

Under

normal'

circumstances and
maintenance, you should receive thousands
of trouble-free service,

safety,

For

tire life

..
tained. The load range and
sure

are

WARNING:
ALWAYS
COLD,
WARM

INSTRUCTIONS IN

motor

home stability; and

proper inflation pressure

maximum

stamped on the tire side wall.

CHECK

CHECK

AND

TIRES,

DO

TIRE

PRESSURE

NOT

FOLLOW

THE

PRESSURES

BLEED

THE

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S

MANUAL.

with

truck

with

tires.

proper

of

miles

maximum

must

be main-

inflation

pres-

OFTEN.

WHEN TIRES ARE

AIR

TIRE

OUT

PRESSURE

OF

8

,'d,

"

,',

,\

~'"

~

...

..

} .

• j

, '

.,

,<1

WARNING:
A

TIRE
HIGH
FLATED
WHERE
ANDIOR

DAMAGE TO THE VEHicLE AND ITS CON·

IN

KEEP

THAT

SPEEDS

TIRES

IS

RUN LONG DISTANCES

WHILE SERIOUSLY UNDER·IN· '

WILL OVERHEAT

THE

TIRE

MAY

CATCH

FIRE,

PRO!>ERLYINFLATED.

OR

AT

TO

THE

POINT

LOSE

AIR SUDDENLY

POSSIBLY RESULTING'

TENTS ANDIOR PERSONAL INJURY.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

CONSULT

FOR

INFORMATION ON

Even

ing,

you

to solve

help'through
truck service facility.
and ,circumstances require

yourself, there are several items that you MUST
aware

of

• Your
and

These

, pourids

ICALLY CAPABLE

10Q

ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT
CHANGE

THE

CHASSIS

with

good

tire

may

experience a flat tire. The best way

,this problem is

your

auto club, travel service,

before

you

motor

attenipt to change a flat tire:

home

maintenance and normal driv·

If

OPERATOR'S

TIRE

CHANGING.

to

summon professional

none

of

you'

is

built

MANUAL

or

these is available,

to

change' the

on a truck chassis,

therefore rides on truck wheels and tires.

tirell and wheels can weigh up

or

more,

POUNDS

A FLAT

OR

IF

OF

MORE,

TIRE.

YOU

.ARE,NOT

LIFTING

DO

AND MOVING

NOT

a local

to

PHYS-

UNDER

tire

be

100

TO

INFLATE A TIRE
SERIOUSLY
MOVED

,

TIRE
AIR

SURE

FROM

AND TUBE

TO

TIRES

GAUGE

REQUIRED TOOLS

• Hydraulic jack with

WARNING:
AS A TOOL

INTENDED

NOT
VICE

OR

AS

Lug

•

wrench

two-foot

.,

Torque wrench, with at least

THAT HAS

LOW ON

THE

AIR.

WHEELAND

FOR

UNLESS

IS

USED.

AND

minimum

THE

JACK

FOR

FOR

A LiFT

to

IS

TIRE

CHANGING ONLY; IT IS

USE AS A LEVELING DE·

FOR

fit

wheel nuts,

breaker bar ,handle.

jty.

•

Wheel

t>locks.

• Board or other flat surface
jack.

• ; Wheel

chock"

BEEN

HAVE THE

FLAT,

TIRE

CHECK

OR

RE·

THE

IS

DAMAGE, NEVER ADD

AN

ACCURATE

PRES-

'

EQUIPMENT

4-ton capacity.

DESIGNED

SERVICE

FOR

PURPOSES.

with

at least a

,3,00

Ib.lft. capac-

USE

'

to

place under

the

•

Truck

wheel nuts tightened very tightly.

, NOT PHYSICALLY

LOOSE
UP
RE·TIGHTEN TO

•

'UNDER

CHANGE

• ' The

tires and wheels are installed with the

IF YOU

CAPABLE

OF

,BREAK;ING

NUTSTHAT'HAVE'BEEN;lfIGHTENED

TO

,180

ANY

A FLAT

motor

LB.lFT.

CIRCUMStANCES ATTEMPT

home

OF

TORQUE,

THIS

TIRE.

itseifwith

TORQUe;

•

all

of

AND

DO

your travel

gear is extremely heavy, weighing up to seven

tons. The

home

wheel~or

weight

axle jack furnished

is,

capable

of

lifting the weight on one

about one·fourth

of

the

vehicle. The ground or road sur-

with

your motor

of

the total gross

face under the vehicle may not support the
weight
of

may

of

the vehicle on

the jack. A strong board

be'

necessary under the jack to spread the

the

small surface

or

other flat surface

l(lad and stabilize the jack.

WARNING: TO AVOID

ANDIOR
OR
OBTAIN

PROPERTY

OTHER

EXPERT

TIRE

DAMAGE

TIRE

MUST REMOVE ANY
THE
TAKE
PUT ON
FOLLOWING

TIRE

OFF

THE

WITHOUT

THE

TIRE

SPARE

THE INSTRUCTIONS

CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL.

PERSONAL

DAMAGE

IF

OCCURS,

SERVICE

WHEELS

PROFESSIONAL

AND

RIM

ASSEMBLY AND

TIRE

AND

RIM

INJURY

A BLOWOUT

TRY

HELP.

AND

IF

CHANGE

ASSEMBLY

IN

DO

NOT

ARE

THEN

NOT

area

TO

YOU

HELP,

THE

RE·

TO

WARNING:
CLE.

CONSULT

FOR

INFORMATION

WHEEL CHOCK

DO

NOT CRAWL UNDER THE VEHI-

THE

CHASSIS

ON

OPERATOR'S

TIRE

CHANGING.

MANUAL

9

,

TO

CHANGE A FRONT WHEEL:

1.

2.

Move

To

drive

the

provide

the

flat

vehicle

clearance

tire

to

up

a level,

for

on

the

firm

surface.

the

jack, carefully

wheel

chock.

\

..

7j-d

.'

3. Turn

4

..

off

the

engine,

tor'in:"P"
Block

in

the

changed. .

and

both

the

opposite

set

place

the

parking

front
corner

and back

from

5; On questionable surfaces,

other
of

6. Slide

control
screw extension

arm

Lower

solid,

flat

material

vide a

firm

shifting~'.·

surface; .

COntrol

balie

the

jack

arm '(see

under

Arm

under

and

minimize

.

....:

the

illustration);

up

until

it

front

transmission

brake.

of

the wheel

the

wheel

use

aboard

the

jack

the

",

touches

possibility

spring

and

turn

the control

AXLE

selec-

to

to

pro-

.

lower

be

or

the

WHEEL'NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCES

Motor
Nut

14.

".

'. : "'moveblocks,boards

.15

. .Dri".e

o " i

Home Wheel .

Torque

Completely

.

,"-'..

the

vehicle

..

_ .-' . "

16. Chl!ck the. tightness

until you

"wheel

, professional.

. TO

..

CHAN,GE

.

(If

only

mph.

o.r

lessf~r.l;1o,nior,El:tl:lan

vice center, checking

get

nuttorque'andair

JUlEARWHEEl::i, ii,'.;I;;:j, j

-.

""

- . _

bne:tire

. .

....;·130~180

(180-240

10iNer

-

off

to a tire

tire

:servicepersonnel.

is.

flat

tile

lb.

ft;'·

N

m)

and'

remove

aitdbthertools

the

chock.

of

the

wheel

service center. Have

pressure' checked

-'

_',:1·:'

:~:-,

.!'

on

tire

often.}.·.· .

.,'

..

i1rear

;'f)miles,to a tire

dual,

the

nuts

jack. Re-

.

often

drive

ser-

the

by

25

7. Begin jacking
positioned.

·ground.

8. Loosen

9. Raise
ground.

10.

Remove
wheel in place.

11. Replace

snugly

12.

Lower

ground.
cle

13.

Tighten

quence

torque.

on

but

the

wheel

wheel

with
the

Do

the

tire.

the

shown

do

vehicle

vehicle

until

but

do

not

not

remove

until

nuts

nuts. Carefully

the

wheel

until

not

put

the

wheel

in

the

diagram,

nuts

and wheels. Put spare

and

full

the

lift

the

the

tire

the

weight

following

jack

the

tire

wheel

tire

tighten

off

the

tire

contacts

to

the

is

firmly

off

the

nuts.

clears the

the nuts

ground.

the

of

the vehi-

the se-

specified

10

1. Move

2.

3.
, corner

4.

5.

6.

the

vehicle

Turn

'offtheengine/'lIlacifthetransmission

selector

BI~ck

On
other solid.
vide a

Slide the jack
screw the extension

axle housing tube.
on the
off
on the axle so the ,jack can be operated
oUt getting

Begin
positioned
ground.

to

"P"and,set

the

front

from

questionable surfaces. use a

firm

axle

the jack. Place

Jacking

to

lmdback

the wheel

flat

material

base and

under

Be

tube

so

the

under

but

the

until

do

a level,

the

parking brake.

wheel

to

be changed.

under

minimize

the

rear axle

out

until.

sure

the

the

vehicle

jack

far

vehicle.

the

not

lift

firm

in

the

shifting.

it

jack

enough

jack

the

surface.

the

opposite

board

jack

housing

touches

is

centered

will

not

inboard

is

tire

off

to

pro-

and

the

slide

with-

firmly

or

the