Fleetwood American Eagle, American Heritage, American Tradition User Manual

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations included in this manual were accurate as possible at the time notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination (i.e. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.

Manufacturing subsidiaries

American Excursion· Pegasus'

Tioga'

Eagle·

Pioneer·

Triumph' Wilderness'

fOlm

American

Expedition'

Pride'

or by

any

means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any

of

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes and travel trailers:

Heritage'

Fiesta·

Flair·

Providence' Prowler' Redline • Revolution LE • Southwind •

Yukon

of

this publication may be reproduced or

publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject

of

customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal

American Tradition· Bounder· Bounder

Gearbox· Jamboree'

Lynx·

Mallard·

Diesel'

Nitrous'

Dakota' Orbit·

Pace

Storm'

to

change without

Discovery •

Arrow'

Terra'

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TABLE

OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .

Inspect and Maintain Planning and Preparation Owner's Information Package Chassis and Vehicle Identification Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance After-Market Steering Aid Devices Warnings, Terms and Concepts for

Safe Operation

Event Data Recording Device

(If

Equipped)

WARRANTY

Coverage Provided What is Not Covered by This Warranty Dealer's Obligations

Owner's Obligations Manufacturer's Obligations Warranties Warranty Service Reporting Safety Defects

IMPORTANT NOTICES

AMERICAN COACH INFORMATION .... 04-1

Eagle and Tradition Electrical Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuit

Fuse Panels and Battery Disconnect

Switch Locations Towed Vehicle Wiring Deep Snow and Mud Switch (If Equipped) Eagle and Traditiou Driver's Controls

Instrument Panels

Shifter Selector (Side-Pod)

Heritage Electrical Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuit

Fuse

Switch Locations Towed Vehicle Wiring Deep

Snow and Mud Switch (If Equipped) Heritage Drivers Controls Instrument Panels Living with Your Motor Home Monitor Panel

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Panels and Battery Disconnect

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04-5 04-6 04-6 04-7 04-7 04-9

04-9

Plumbing System and Holding Tanks Draining the Holding Tanks Electrical Systems

Battery Charging Automatic Generator Start

Control System .

Trip / Navigation and House Monitoring System Overview Reference Material Navigation System TripTek Cameras Video Valet Switch TripTekTM Dash Monitor Bedroom Monitor (Option)

ON

THE

Motor Home Loading

Responsibility for Proper Loading Some Definitions First . Towing a Vehicle Dinghy Towing .

Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring Cargo Cargo

How Dangers Loading Tips

Tires

Tire

Air

Underinflation

Air

Tire

lfYou

Changing a Flat

Seats and Seat Belts

Combination Lop and Shoulder Belts .

Safety Belt Maintenance

Safety Restraintsfor Children .........

Safety

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Th

! Motor Coach Trip Computer

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Keypad

ROAD

Canying Canying

Distribution

to

Weigh

of

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Inflation

Pressure

Pressure Check

Replacement .

Get a Flat

Beltsfor

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or

Trailer .

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Capacity Label Capacity

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Your

Loaded Motor Home

Overloading

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Tire ................

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Children .

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Load

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Table

of

Contents

Child Seat Tethers

(If

Air Bags

Equipped)

Driving and Vehicle Control

Using the Engine

Motor Home .

Maneuvering in Traffic Rear View Video Monitor

Exterior

Global

Side Camera System

(If

Equipped)

Positioning System

Navigation (GPS) TriplEngine Computer Trip Tek Trip Computer

Body Undercoating

Fuel and Fuel

Fuel Types and Driveability Issues .

API

Refueling AdvisOlY

Engine Fan Exhaust

Systems

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System Heat

Engine Temperature Gauges

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

Emergency Towing

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to

Slow the

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Precautions

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Windshield Wipers and Washers

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05-14 Slide-Out Rooms 05-15 05-15

Interior and Furnishings

Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)

(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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05-15 Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing

Table)

Sofa Conversion

Sleeper Sofa Conversion

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05-17 Free-Standing Furniture

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain

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Dividers .

Interior Lighting

Overhead Vents

05-18 Folding Chairs 05-18

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05-18 Effects

Monitor

(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

Panel

of

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

Permanent Occupancy

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(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

05-18 Condensation and How to Control 05-19 05-19 Dripping Ceiling Vents 05-19 05-19 What the 05-20 Fire Safety 05-20 05-21 Smoke Detector/Alann

Install a Dehumidifier Appliance

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Important Information

RV

Owner Can

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Do

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Fire Safety Precautions

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LIVING

WITH

YOUR MOTOR HOME

Leveling System (If Equipped) Power Entry Step

(If

Equipped) Manual Stepwell Cover (If Equipped) Hydraulic Stepwell Cover

Stepwell Cover Operation .

Entry and Patio Awning Windows

Emergency Exit Window( s)

Screen Doors

(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) Power Sun Visors Pull Shades

DaylNight Shades

Mini-Blinds Storage

Exten'or Compartments . Interior Storage .

(If

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Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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PLUMBING

AND HOLDING TANKS

Fresh Water

Extel7lal Fresh Water Hookup . Filling the On-Board Water Tank

Draining the Fresh Water Tank .

Water Pump .

Water Pump Filter .

Low Point Drains . Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System

Leaks .............................

Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . Exterior Shower Power Water Hose Reel Whole Coach Filter System

(If

Insta-Hot Drinking Water System

(If

Waste Water System

SYSTEMS

System

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Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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Table

of

Contents

Toilet Draining the Holding Tanks Black Tank Flush System San-T-Flush Operation (Using Sanitizing

Holding Tank Care Cold Weather Usage

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS .

Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System

Chassis Bulbs and Fuses .

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Bottle

fivm

Kit)

(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive

System

Batteries . Batte/y Disconnect Battery Inspection and Care BattelY Charging . Solar Panel Selecting a Replacement BattelY

Auxilimy

120-Volt System

Power Inverter . Power Converter .

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Generator Generator Fuel Supply

Propane Generator

Generator Operations . Generator Operating Safety Precautions Generator Cooling System Generator Slide-Out Generator Maintenance .

Automatic Generator Start

Main Features . Power Cord Reel

Electrical Wiring Diagrams

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(If

Equipped)

Start System

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(If

Equipped)

ContlVl System

(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers Circuit Switch Matrix

PROPANE SYSTEM .

Propane Safety Precautions System Components

Hoses PlVpane Regulator .

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09-2

Using Propane System at Low

Temperatures Filling Propane Tanks Propane System Check Propane Leak Detector/Alarm Lighting Propane Appliances

APPLIANCES

Water Heater

Water Heater Bypass Valve

Refrigerator 2-Stage Forced Air Furnace

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Hydro-Hot Hydronic Heating System

(If

Equipped)

Range

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Range Exhaust Hood

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Air Conditioner with Heat Strip

(If Equipped)

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VCR, Televisions, DVD Player

(If

Equipped)

LCD Television

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(If

Equipped)

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Whole Coach Surge Protection

(If

Equipped) Power TV Antenna Satellite Dish Antenna Satellite Radio (If Equipped)

Telephone Jack Microwave WasherlDtyer-ReadyOption Miscellaneous Appliances

MAINTENANCE .

Exterior

Stains Exterior Graphics Care Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks .

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Fiberglass Roof System

Cleaning .

Care ..............................

Sealant Renewal

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(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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Oven

(If

Equipped)

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Door, Window, Roof Component

and Molding Resealing

Interior

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Fabrics . SoUd Laminate

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Swface

Top

Care

(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Table

of

Contents

Walls and Ceiling Panels . Attaching Accessories

Motor Home ........

Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . Floors and Cmpeting Wood Floor Tile Floor Engine Access

Exterior Sealants Generator Filters

(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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to

Your Storage Checklists

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Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) Windshield Wipers and Washers Maintenance Guideline

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STORAGE

Short-Term Storage (Less than Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days)

Winterization

Water System Winterizing

Reactivating the Motor Home

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GLOSSARY

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60

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style

of

and the growing family

motor home owners. We sincerely thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!

.II NOTE I

This manual describes many features includes some instructions for its safe ual,

including photographs

eral nature only. Some equipment

or

described because conducted uct changes

shown

of

the continuous program

by

Fleetwood, it is possible that recent prod-

may

not be included.

and

in

this manual

illustrations, is

of

your

use.

This

of

and

features

may

be optional

of

product change

RV

man-

a gen-

.II NOTE I

Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a "Recreational Vehicle" as defined This includes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers, camping trailers, recreational park trailers, and

truck campers.

by

the NFPA

1192.

A WARNING

Failure to follow proper procedures

equipment can result in property damage, injury and/or death.

or

install proper

and

or

Your motor home has been designed to provide

you with years

and vacationing. applicable

(NFPA),

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

of

carefree, pleasant traveling

It

National

conforms with, or exceeds,

Fire

Protection Association

(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor

Vehicle mental Protection Agency

Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.

seal attached cates compliance with

Like

Safety Standards (FMVSS), Environ-

(EPA)

just

outside the entry door indi-

NFPA

all equipment, yonr motor home will require

and California

or

CSA

standards.

The

care and regular maintenance in order to deliver maximum value and petformance. The dealer will give you basic operating and maintenance instructions. However, supplement

this

by reading all

instructional material(s) furnished with the motor

home in the

the motor home

Owner's Guide/Manual.

lines important areas

Owner's Information Package and

Chassis Operator's/

This infOimation out-

of

operation and maintenance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free service from your motor home. carefully. A good working knowledge motor home and how to care for enjoy many miles and years

Study these materials

of

your

it

will help you

of

recreational living.

01-1

Introduction

If

you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or service, please contact your dealer immediately so he dealer's Service or Sales Department will handle any normal problems which might occur.

Some equipment and features described or

in

shown available

Because improvement conducted sible that recent product changes may not be included in this manual. Specifications may change without notice. Product information, illustrations and photography included Owner's Manual were as accurate as possible at the time function and depiction or exterior decor or design options as installed on or in your recreational vehicle.

The instructions included intended as a guide, and responsibilities parent company or affiliates beyond the standard written warranty as presented

Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles to provide a variety Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,

storage and fluid capacities. The user is sible for selecting the proper combination

loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's

capacities are not exceeded.

this manual may be optional

on

some models.

of

the continuous program

of

publication, and are representative

mayor

of

actual equipment, fabrics, interior

of

the manufacturing subsidiary,

can

assist you. Your

or

not

of

product

by

Fleetwood, it is pos-

in

this

may not be specific in their

in

this manual are

in

no

respect extend the

in

this manual.

of

uses for its customers.

respon-

of

INSPECT AND MAINTAIN

Follow a consistent schedule

maintenance for your motor home. Your uing safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals. lines, you will minimize the possibility ure motor home.

If

you follow the maintenance guide-

of

any important system or part

of

inspection and

of

your

contin-

fail-

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Each year millions trips using some type Proper planning urable experience. A thorough knowledge your RV is impOliant

of

most out built into your motor home. it

as you are with your personal car you have trouble or have questions, please consult your dealer.

the convenience and safety items

of

Americans embark of

recreational vehicle.

of

your trip will ensure a pleas-

if

you are going to get the

Be

as familiar with

or

truck.

on

of

If

OWNER'S INFORMATION

PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about your motor home and its equipment and systems. This

Owner's Manual and the Chassis

Operator's Manual are in the package. Since this

manual does not cover evety possible detail equipment and options installed on motor home, there are booklets and instructional material

operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.

Be understand the safety included

follow all maintenance instructions to insure full

warranty coverage. your motor home, be sure the new owner receives all the material in this package.

"'I

If your Owner's Information Package does not con-

tain home request

in

the package that will help you safely

sure

you

read all this information allli

and

operating instructions

ill the package. Additionally, you must

If

you decide to sell or h'ade

NOTE 1

these

items, even if you purchased your motor

"used," please call

the

desired

Fleetwood American Coach Service

1420

or

West Patterson Street

Decatur, Indiana 46733

1-800-435-7345

or

missing information.

or

write

Fleetwood and

of

in your

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Introduction

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle

on

and components used The

V.I.N.

assigned

or Vehicle Identification Number is

by

the chassis manufacturer and is the number used for vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached in the driver's compartment. Refer to this information when ordering patts from the chassis

or

manufacturer The

F.I.N.

is located

on

chassis dealer service center.

or Fleetwood Identification Number

the tag just outside the main entry door or on the outside left front side home. Use this number when ordering patts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

(Example)

the vehicle.

of

the motor

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT

AND

The vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory before delivery to the dealership. However, after you have fully loaded the vehicle according to your personal needs, have the alignment checked and adjusted,

vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-

ment periodically.

Please note that front-end alignment after retail delivery

is

TIRE BALANCE

front suspension and steering system

if

necessary. To help pre-

is

the owner's responsibility

not covered under the warranty.

(Example)

of

and

this

FEDERAL

MFD

BY:

DATE

MFD:

INC

VEH

MFD

DATE

OF

GVWR: FRONTGAWR:

INTERMEDIATE

GAWR:

GAWRREAR:

GAWR INTERMEDIATE AND

REAR:

This

vehicle

Vehicle

shown

above:

V.I.N. TYPE

VEHICLE:

The

tires

have

been

replacement

and

minimum

BY:

VEH

MFD:

COMBINED

conforms

Safety

Standards

MULTI-PURPOSE

and

wheels

equipped

tires

load

CERTIFICATION

KGS

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

to

all

applicable

in

effect

with

sizes

with

Installed

must

requirements.

U.S.

on

the

PASSENGER

and

ratings

this

vehicle

meet

date

the

LaS) LaS)

KPA

COLD

PSI) LaS)

KPA

COLD

PSI) LBS)

KPA

COLD

PSI)

LaS)

Federal

Motor

of

manufacture

VEHICLE

designated

by

Fleehvood.

same

specifications

TAG

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

DUAL

RIMS

SINGLE

above

W15-0016

Any

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR HOMES

OF PLAN

~

APPROVAL F.I.N. MFD.ID.NO. DATE

OF

Located of

the motor home.

F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification No.)

NO.

MFR.

MO:

Oil

the exterior left frollt side

INC.

MODEL

YR:

Located ill the driver's compartment.

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Introduction

Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or misaligned suspension or steering ponents, unbalanced or improperly inflated tire(s)

Alignment can be affected pension parts or road hazards such as hitting a

curb, pothole, railroad track, etc. Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle and wear unevenly.

"pull" to the right or left. Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and

will cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread wear such as cupping or flat spots. uneven tire tread wear or comfort decreases, the tires may need to be balanced.

See the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide!

or

some other tire/suspension problem.

by

worn steering/sus-

It

may also cause the vehicle to

If

if

the vehicle ride

com-

you see

Manual for more information.

AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID

DEVICES

Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the

of

installation approved

add-on device

manufacturer's affected.

any steering aid device that is not

by

our chassis manufacturer's. Any

of

this type may void the chassis

wananty

on

the item or items

WARNINGS, TERMS AND

CONCEPTS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR MOTOR

HOME

Vehicle Crash

Like any other vehicle you may drive, your motor home can be involved in a vehicle crash, including a rollover. The motor home will be damaged and you and others can be injured or killed. Drive defensively at all

DO

NOT

drive

if

times. been drinking alcoholic beverages, are under

of

the influence

any controlled substance, or

you are tired, have

are taking any medication or dlUgs that may impair your sight, dination. Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can

Vehicle Handling

Your motor home is longer, wider and higher than a typical car be accustomed to driving. Keep this in

mind as your motor home. New motor home ers should take special care to learn the driving and handling characteristics

vehicle in safe and familiar sunoundings. The distribution motor home is designed so safely while being driven.

you

heating, judgment or coor-

dtive safely.

or

huck

you

may

become familiar with driving

own-

of

the weight

of

your

it

will handle

• When loading the motor home, balance the load front-to-rear alld side-to-side.

•

Load

and

secure heavier items lower

in

the storage areas than lighter items.

If

you fail to properly load your belongings and supplies, you will defeat the load distribution design handling problems and a vehicle crash.

Vehicle Response

of

the motor home, possibly leading to

When you, the driver, accelerate, brake or

it

steer the motor home,

If

inputs.

while driving, the way you respond to the emergency and the way the motor home responds becomes more critical. load, alter or maintain your motor home improperly, it will not respond as it did

when you first received it condition.

maintenance

you are faced with an emergency

Improper loading, alteration,

and responses to emergency conditions lead

to

handling problems

responds to these

If

in

an unloaded

improper driver

and

vehicle

you

can

crashes.

Vehicle Towing

Your motor home can be equipped with a hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles

your

01-4

Introduction

or other loads behind your motor home.

of

The maximum amount motor home can pull by the manufacturer which your motor

home

weight your

or

stop is determined

of

the chassis

is built. Check the

on

Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide!

Manual

sis manufacturer for the limits weight you can

provided by the motor home chas-

on

the

tow.

til NOTE I

In

most cases the GCWR ished motor home are the same. to the equipped hitch receiver, the GCWR reduced. Please refer

Tag

posted in your motor home for the rated GCWR.

If

the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide!

Mallual

equipped with your motor home does not provide specific information on towing weight limits, recommended that the towed vehicle or trailer be equipped with a properly installed and operating supplemental brake control system that operates the brakes on your motor home.

•

You

may be able to increase the weight

any towed load by properly installing on the towed load a supplemental brake control system that operates with your motor home's braking system. Even with tional brakes, you cannot tow more than the GTW or GCWR for the chassis under your motor home. Again, check the

Operator's/Owller's Guide/Manual.

• You CANNOT increase the towed weight by

limit

changing the size

• Properly load what you tow to avoid a

vehicle crash.

• Do

not

attempt to tow something that is

too heavy for your chassis.

•

When

look cerning

driving

for

and

grades

experience when pulling and stopping a

of

the chassis and the fin-

In

some cases,

to

the Cargo Carrying Capacity

it

is strongly

in

combination with

Chassis

of

your hitch.

in

mountainous

obey

highway

and

curves. Your driving

signs con-

may

addi-

areas,

due

be

of

towed unit on mountain roads will be very

different from what you experience level ground.

• State laws ciallaws

in

the United States and provin-

in

Canada vary concerning towing requirements and limits. Check the laws in the areas where you anticipate trav-

eling.

Alterations

to

Your Motor Home

Many motor home owners like to add a personal touch to their motor home.

there is a difference between changing how

your motor home looks versus how

handles or responds to driver inputs.

of

expect to make any type

alteration to

your motor home, consult a professional

who understands the

con-ect way to do the alteration and how the alteration will change or affect the stability, handling, vehicle response, and overall performance and safety

your motor home.

All

of

improper alteration that affects vehicle

handlillg

crash, electrical or

fire

and

01' response can cause a vehicle

and

any improper alteration to the

Propane systems can cause a

and

call endanger your motor

its occupants. Fleetwood, your chassis

and other manufacturers stand behind the

-

motor home as delivered

NOT

by someone else.

Warning Devices

Your motor home is equipped with warning devices. Check them before a trip for proper operation. A disabled warning device cannot warn you or vehicle pants

of

a life-tln'eatening danger. Keep

them working and respond to them quickly.

Examples

• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

• Propane Detector/ Alann

• Smoke

• Seat Belt Warnings

of

These Devices

Detector/Alarm

Include:

on

But

it

If

you

home

as altered

occu-

01-5

Introduction

• Hazard Flashers

• Brake Warning Light

• Engine Warning Light

EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE

(If Equipped)

SPECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data

Recording Capabilities.

Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger

airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance Systems and/or equipped with certain other electronic devices may be equipped with event data recording capabilities.

Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis

supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For diagnostic and safety related reasons, this chassis comes equipped with electronic modules

(devices).

01-6

For Motor Homes Manufactured

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

neW

motor plumbing, appliances ufacturer, free

workmanship,

Fleetwood The

and

all when Dealership. original home commercial occurs following

1.

2.

heating

is

from

manufacturing

warranty

transferees

first

sold

retail

is

first placed

first)

periods:

For

non-structural defects,

from

the Start Date or until reaches by

the

whichever For

structural

the

Start reaches by

the whichever are

defined structure, sub-floor structure, Vacubond®

home,

and

equipment

warranted

when

Dealership.

covers

by

The

warranty

delivery

or demonstrator unit

"Start

15,000

mileage

occurs

Date

50,000

mileage

occurs

only

walls.

including

and

electrical

installed by

under

defects

fITst

sold by

the

fITst

during

an

Date"

defects,

or

the

authorized

begins

or the date

into

service

and

total

miles

shown

total

shown

on

fITst.

three

until the motor

miles

on

first. Structural

as

the

motor

systems,

normal

in

retail purchaser warranty

Fleetwood

on

as

extends

one

the

as

the

(3)

as

the

WHAT IS NOT COVERED THIS WARRANTY

This warranty does not cover:

1.

The the chassis ies,

all

rate

warranties

turers

2.

Defects a.

Abuse,

b.

Failure

tained

automotive

of

which

of these

caused

misuse, to

in

chassis

and

drive train),

are

of

the

components.

by

or

negligence or

comply

the

Owner's

system

tires

covered

respective

instructions

Information

Package;

LIMITED

Enterprises, Inc., Sold

the

structure,

all

the

man-

use

to

be

material

an

authorized

the date of

the

motor

a rental,

(whichever

for

(1)

motor determined odometer,

years

home

determined

odometer,

home's roof

and

BY

(including

and

by

the

manufac-

to:

accident;

or

period

the

year

home

from

defects

batter-

sepa-

con-

ONE-YEAR

by

Subsidiaries

in

the United States

c.

Alteration or modification

home;

d.

Environmental chemicals

3.

Normal sure,

such surfaces, etc.

4.

Motor

ing

has

5.

Normal such

as

cants,

6.

Appearance paint, upholstery that delivery the delivery inspection ufacturing plant or at the dealership.

7.

Transportation

8.

FLEETWOOD FOR QUENTIAL

BUT FOR USE, INCOME, IENCE, FARES, TAL CALLS OTHER OR MOLD, OR LEGAL

9.

Motor by sold sold

Some states limitation of incidental damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.

etc.

graphics,

ANY NOT

PROPERTY

LOSS

CHARGES

ALLEGED ANY

Homes

an

authorized

at

in

deterioration

as

sealants,

fabrics,

homes

been

altered.

maintenance

light

bulbs,

imperfections,

and

are

(1)

DAMAGES,

LIMITED

OF

LOSS

COMMERCIAL

VEHICLE

OR

HOTEL

PROPERTY

MILDEW,

MICROBIAL

FEES

auction, an

otherwise

do

not allow the exclusion

WARRANTY

of

conditions

the

atmosphere, etc.)

due

to

wear or

fading

drapes,

on

which

exterior materials, or

may

normally

to

and

SHALL

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGE,

VALUE,

OF

SUCH

TO

OR

EXPENSES.

which

Fleetwood

repossession,

and

the odometer

and

service items,

fuses,

RENTAL,

BE

FUNGUS,

or

sealants, lubri-

or

have

occurred prior

corrected during

process

from

dealer location.

NOT

INCLUDING

TO

ANY LOSS

TIME,

BILLS,

DAMAGE

are

distressed

INCONVEN-

LOSS,

AS

TELEPHONE

CAUSED

MATTER,

not

originally

dealership,

consequential

Fleetwood

and

Canada

of

the motor

(salt, hail,

expo-

of

exterior

carpet

damage

BE

OR

(2)

salvaged

or

wear,

at the

CLAIMS

LOSS

INCIDEN-

DRY

condition.

man-

LIABLE

CONSE-

OF

BUS

ANY

CAUSED

BY

ROT

OR

or

exclusion

read-

to

(3)

sold

i.e.

or

02-1

Warranty

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so

the above limitation or exclusion may not

apply

to

you.

This

warranty

and

you may also have

vary

from

The

manufacturer/warrantor

ble for

any warranty beyond those expressly

gives you specific legal rights,

state

to state.

undertaking,

made

by

any

other

rights which

is

not

representation dealer set

or

forth

other

in

responsi.

or

person

this

warranty.

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated retail sale, inspection and necessary

to

maintain the motor home prior

to

perform a detailed predelivelY

to

repair or replace any parts

to

COlTect

defects in material or

to

workmanship.

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The owner is responsible for normal maintenance

Package; however, minor adjustments (such as

adjustments to the interior Propane regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will dealer during the first erage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility nance unless required as a direct result or replacement of a defective part under this walTanty.

as

described in the Owner's Information

or

exterior doors,

be

perfolTlled by the

90 days

of

the owner as normal mainte-

of

warranty cov-

of

repair

Laws in many states alld federal law

owners to obtain a replacement vehicle

of

refund cumstances. The provisions

fivm

erallaw. by applicable that the owner first provide notification malfunction, enced with the motor home so the manufacturer has the opportunity to cure the problem satisfaction itself. Giving the manufacturer this direct notice and opportunity manufacturer authorized dealers so any ongoing problem dissatisfaction can be resolved the manufacture/: The manufacturer's written notice should be mailed

the purchase price under certain cir-

of

these laws vary

state to state and may

To

the extent allowed

law,

the manufacturer requires

of

any alleged ullrepaired defect

or

any other dissatisfaction experi-

to

supplement prior efforts by its

Va/y

it with direct written

to

to:

Fleetwood Owner Relations,

pelmit

or

a

from the fed-

or

not

prohibited

or

dis-

cure enables the

or

addressed by

P.O.

Box

1007

Decatur, Indiana 46733

MANUFACTURER'S OBLIGATIONS

Upon receipt dealer was unable or unwilling problem, a Fleetwood Service Center will repair

or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship or will take other appropriate action as may

For Motor Homes Manufactured and WalTanted

by the following subsidiaries of Fleetwood

Enterprises, Inc.:

Fleetwood

of

notice of a claim, where the

to

be

required.

Motor

Homes of California,

Motor

Homes of

Homes

of

Pennsylvania, Inc.

Indiana,

resolve the

Inc.

If

a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or Fleetwood Owner Relations, giving sufficient infolTllation to resolve the matter. The owner shall deliver the motor home to an Authorized Fleetwood Dealer for warranty service.

02-2

For Customer Service assistance, contact:

Fleetwood

1420 West

Decatur,

American

Patterson Indiana

Coach Service

Street

46733

1·800·435·7345

For Chassis Customer Assistance, contact:

Spartan

Motor

Chassis

Customer

Assistance:

1·800·543·4334

Warranty

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered comprehensive warranty programs in the RV industry. tion. well as the rights and obligations and manufacturel: fully. have a warranty-related problem, and your dealer will again. ranty or what it does or does not cover, please contact your dealer.

The materials

Package

ating instructions on the various appliances and components istration cards for these items should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after you take delivery have operating instructions for a particular appliance

You will automatically receive an

Please refer to the warranty in this sec-

It

explains your rights and obligations, as

Please read this section care-

You

will be better informed in case you

be

better able to get you on the road

If

you have any questions about the war-

in

your Owner's Information

contain warranty information and oper-

in

your motor home. Warranty reg-

of

your motor home.

or

component, contact your dealer.

Card several weeks after the delivery receipt is

received from your selling dealer. This card is imprinted with your name, the motor home serial number, and manufacturing subsidiary location.

If

your motor home ever needs warranty service, present this card to the dealer, or have able when contacting Fleetwood's Relations Group.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before shipment.

Your dealer is responsible

performing a complete predelivery inspection

of

the motor home as specified in the

Ownercare delivery checkout.

As a part dure, the dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home, noting and correcting any

steering problems and setting correct tire pres-

sures before delivelY.

Fleetwood responsible

of

the predelivery inspection proce-

and

its subsidiaries will

for

front end alignment after this

by

one

of

Ownercare

of

the most

the dealer

If

you do not

it

avail-

Owner

not

be

for

predelivery inspection has been pelformed.

You

should return your motor home to the selling dealer for you may contact any other authorized Fleetwood motor home dealer. The service department at any ual can help you find a dealer

If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled to

your satisfaction:

1.

2.

3.

WalTanty

of

the locations listed at the back

Discuss any warranty-related problems

directly with the manager and/or owner the dealership, giving them an opportunity to help the service department resolve the matter for you.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact Fleetwood The locations are listed manual.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the

factOlY any problem which might arise. bined efforts are not satisfactory, please send a letter describing the circumstances to:

representative will be able to solve

service.

Please contact the one nearest you.

If

this is not possible,

of

this man-

in

your area.

Owner Relations.

in

the back

of

If

their com-

of

this

Fleetwood American Coach Service

1420 West Patterson Street

Decatur, Indiana 46733

Please include the brand name and serial

of

number ber is located on the identification tag next to the entry door, and on your warranty card.

If

you wish to call for assistance, please

4. use this toll-free telephone number:

your motor home. The serial num-

Fleetwood American Coach Service

1·800·435·7345

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs or Palts while you are on the road.

If

your motor home is repaired

ized repair facility (non-Fleetwood dealer), be

sure to save receipts and especially any parts

that are replaced. These parts will usually have to be returned to your dealer before you can be

reimbursed for their cost.

by

a non-author-

02-3

Warranty

WARRANTY SERVICE

If

you need service please see the booklets and other documents included in your When contacting any facturers, always have the model and serial numbers available. Appliance identification numbers will be found on tags or plates attached to the appliance.

If

you ever need warranty work done, be sure to have the right papers with you. is not covered under the warranty, your dealer's service department can help you with getting the correct service. Always keep a maintenance log of

your RV's service history.

Always make a written list or the specific work you want done. work done that is not on your maintenance log, let the service advisor know.

And finally, have a long list tion and you need your

the situation with the service advisor, listing the items

in

service department manage their time and will

help get you going as quickly as possible.

be

order

or

warranty information,

Owner's Information Package.

of

the equipment manu-

If

required work

of

the RV's problems

If

you've had

Don't

keep secrets.

reasonable with requests.

of

service items that need atten-

RV very soon, discuss

of

priority. This will help the

If

you

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If

you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you should immediately inform the

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

in addition to notifying the Fleetwood American Coach Service at 1-800-435-7345.

If

NHTSA receives similar complaints,

open an investigation, and defect exists in a group

a recall and remedy campaign.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the

toll-free Vehicle

1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);

or

go to http://www.safercar.gov or write to:

Traffic

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Safety Hotline at

Administrator

National

Safety

400 Seventh Street,

Washington,

of

Highway

Administration

National

if

it

finds that a safety

vehicles,

DC

it

SW

20590

it

may

order

If

you have a warranty the chassis portion aware that you may go directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service. This may save you time and effort as the chassis warranty is

administered by the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone directory for an authorized dealer and make arrangements with their

service department. cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your Fleetwood dealer to assist you.

02-4

or

service concern about

of

your vehicle please be

If

you are unsure

if

the con-

Please pay close attention to these statements while

you

read this Owner's Manual.

In

this manual, statements preceded by the fol-

lowing words are

of

special significance:

A WARNING

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, not avoided, could result in death or serious in

jUly.

A CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injUly.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation

if

not

which, the component or vehicle.

avoided, may result in damage to

if

"I NOTE

indicates points efficient and convenient operation.

of

particular interest for more

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AMERICAN

COACH

INFORMATION

Eagle

and

Tradition

Information

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS AND

BATTERY

American Eagle and Tradition (Front Entry Door Models)

• Chassis 12-Volt Fuse Front Panel .................................

• Chassis Fuse 12-Volt Rear

• Chassis Engine Preheat 12-Volt Breaker. ...................... Under the bedroom engine access cover

• Chassis 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch .................. Rear engine access compartment

• House 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch ....................

• House 12-Volt Fuse Panel ............................................

• House 120-Volt Breaker Panel ......................................

Before relamping, disconnect power source by removing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position.

Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high temperatures and pressures and will shatter if not handled correctly.

Always use a soft dry dling

halogen bulbs.

Do not touch touched with bare hands, wipe the bing alcohol.

Do not use near flammable or combustible materials and/or objects which may

Use bulbs designed or specific style, watlage and voltage.

DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATIONS

PaneL

it..

CAUTION

cloth or cotton gloves when han-

glass area with bare hands. If bulb is

bulb clean with rub-

be sensitive to fading or drying.

by

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

manufacturer as to

In

the entry step-well

In

the battery compartment

In

the battery compmtment or by the entry door

In

the basement compartment batteries In

the galley pantry

it..

Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with

amperage ratings greater than that specified on the device or

label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.

or

across from the pantry

WARNING

in

front

of

the

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Eagle

and

Tradition

Information

TOWED VEHICLE WIRING

Your motor home is equipped with an electrical

connector, from here on referred to as a hitch

plug, which provides an electrical connection

for your towed vehicle. The hitch plug is located

at the rear receiver. follows:

Please note this connector provides separate positions for the two turn signals and brake

lights. This is necessary for the towed vehicles

that have separate amber turn signals in addition to the red brake lights.

Some towed vehicles will not have amber turn signals separate from the brake lights. They will instead use the same lamp to indicate braking well as turn signal. Towed vehicles with this type standard hitch plug on your motor home.

For towed vehicles with this type will need to replace your hitch plug. A replace-

ment hitch plug wiring harness is available through Fleetwood's American Coach Service. This harness replaces your current hitch plug and is easily installed in minutes.

of

the motor home near the hitch

It

is a 7 position connector wired

of

lighting will not

be

able to utilize the

of

lighting you

TO

POWER

OISTRIBUTION

(BATTERY

COMP'T)

as

BOX

DEEP SNOW AND MUD SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

A deep snow and mud option switch is included with ATe. This function increases available traction on extra soft surfaces like snow, mud or gravel, by slightly increasing the permissible wheel spin.

Drivers use a deep snow and mud switch to select this feature. When this function is in use, the

ATC

indicator lamp blinks continuously.

Switch and lamp locations will vary, depending on the vehicle make and model.

Listed below is how the Deep feature works:

Driver System Active Not Action Response Active Press deep

ATClamp snow and blinks mud switch continuouslv Press

ATClamp switch stops blinking again

NOTE:

Turning off the ignition will also deac-

tivate the deep snow and mud feature.

Snow and Mud

Function Function

X

RUNNINGI

MARKER

LIGHTS

STOP'---'''),

AS

_

NOTCH

TRAILER H!I{;H

SHOWN

FROM

j(

plliG

PLUG

(+)

POWER

0047

R,"GKT

TURN

ELECTRIC

BRAKE

SIDE

04-2

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6

7

15

10

19

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MODULAR

RV

SMARTWHEEL

SWITCH

LAYOUT

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Lamp

RMh

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On/Off

Crulso

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Crulso

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ID

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Eagle

and

Tradition

Information

58-l---+-r--ti~

Shifter Selector (Side-Pod)

Instrument Panels

1.

Air Vents

2. Dimmer

3. Head Lights Switch

4.

Hood Light Switch/Chassis & Generator Engine Areas

5. Dome Light Switch

6.

Docking Lights

7.

Automatic Traction Control

8.

Home Theater Switch

9. Air Horn

10. Fog Lights Switch

11.

Auxiliary Start (Chassis & Generator Engine)

12. Radio Switch

13. Brake

14. Transmission Temperature Gauge Tag

15.

16. Chassis Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

SWitch

Pedal

Dump Switch

56

61

Fuel Gauge

17. Left Turn Signal Indicator

18. Speedometer

19.

55

Right Turn Signal Indicator

20. Chassis Engine Tachometer

21.

Parking Brake Control Knob

22.

12 Volt Outlet

23. Chassis Engine Ignition Switch

24. Leveling Jacks Control Pad w/Air Dump

25. AM/FM Radio/Single CD

26.

Back-up Monitor

27. Generator Start Switch

28. Generator Hour Meter Gauge

29. Accelerator

30.

Systems Warning Indicator Light

ABS

31. Automatic Traction Control Light

32. High Beam Indicator Light

33. Check Engine Warning Light

35. Stop Engine Warning Light

37.

Parking Brake Indicator Ught

39. Wait to Start Indicator Light

41. Transmission High Temperature Warning Light

45. Heating/Air Conditioner Temperature Control

46.

Defrost Temperature Control

47. Vent Control

48.

Defrost Fan Speed Control

49.

Heating/Air Conditioner Fan Speed Control

50. Front and Rear Brake Air

51.

52.

Driver Display Panel (Trip Meter/OdometerfWasher Fluid Level)

53.

Chassis Engine

54.

VIP Modular

Pedal

Oil Pressure Gauge

RV

SmartWheel Switch Layout

Shifter Selector (Side-Pod)

Power Window/Mirror Controls

55.

56. Brake Switch Engine

57.

Transmission Shifter Spot Light Controls

58.

59. Compass Temperature Gauge Power Sun Visor Switches

60.

61. Adj. Pedals (Brake & Accelerator)

63. Power Visors (If Equipped) DIN Mount Location

64.

(If

Equipped)

Pressure Gauge

04-4

Heritage

Information

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS AND BATTERY

American Heritage

• Chassis 12-Volt Fuse Front Panel ................................. In the entry step-well

• Chassis Fuse 12-Volt Fuse Rear Panel.. ........................

• Chassis 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch .................. Rear engine access compartment

• House 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch ....................

• House 12-Volt Fuse Panel .............................................

• House 120-Volt Breaker Panel ...................................... Under the bed top

DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATIONS

In

the battery compartment

By

the entry door

In

the basement

in

front

of

the batteries

A CAUTION A WARNING

Before relamping, disconnect power source by removing fuse or OFF position.

Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high temperatures and pressures and will shatter if not

Always dling halogen bulbs.

Do not touch glass area with bare hands. touched with bare hands, wipe the bing

Do not use near flammable or combustible materials and/or objects which may be sensitive to fading or drying.

Use style, wattage and voltage.

placing circuit breaker and control switch in

handled correctly.

use a soft dry cloth or cotton gloves when han-

If

bulb is

bulb clean with rub-

alcohol.

bulbs designed or specific by manufacturer as

to

Do not amperage ratings greater than that specified on the device or

install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with

label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.

04-5

Heritage

Information

TOWED VEHICLE WIRING

Your motor home is equipped with an electrical connector, from here on referred to plug, which provides an electrical connection for your towed vehicle.

at the rear receiver.

of

the motor home near the hitch

It

is a 7 position connector wired

The

hitch plug is located

follows: Please note this connector provides separate

positions for the two tum signals and brake

lights. This is necessaty for the towed vehicles

that have separate amber turn signals in addition to the red brake lights.

Some towed vehicles will not have amber tum signals separate from the brake lights. They will instead use the same lamp to indicate braking as well

as

tum

signal. Towed vehicles with this

type

of

lighting will not be able to utilize the

standard hitch plug on your motor home. For towed vehicles with this type

will need to replace your hitch plug. A replacement hitch plug wiring hamess is available

through Fleetwood's American Coach Service.

This hat'ness replaces your current hitch plug

and is easily installed in minutes.

as

of

TO

PO'h'ER

OISTRIBUTION

(BATTERY

CO!.WT)

a hitch

as

lighting you

BOX

DEEP SNOW AND MUD SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)

A deep snow and mud option switch is included with ATe. This function increases available traction on extra soft surfaces like snow, mud gravel, by slightly increasing the pennissible wheel spin.

Drivers use a deep snow and mud switch to select this feature. When this function is in use, the ATC indicator lamp blinks continuously.

Switch and lamp locations will

Vaty,

depending

on the vehicle make and model. Listed below is how the Deep

Snow and Mud

feature works:

Function Not

Active

Driver Action

System

Response

Function Active

Press deep ATClamp snow and blinks

X

mud switch continuouslv Press ATClamp switch stops blinking again

NOTE: Turning off the ignition will also deac-

tivate the deep snow and mud feature.

or

X

RUNNINGI

MARKER

LIGHTS

AS

TRAUB

SHOWN

NOTCH

HITCH

FROM

PI

PLUG

(+)

POWER

2!bt7r

ELECTRIC

BRAKE

lIG

SIDE

TURN

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10

11

12

13 14

9

15

18

19

22

21

23 24

16

2

20

17

034

46

25

26 27

28

29

32

47

31

30

48

Instrument Panels

1. Air Vents Windshield Shade Switch

2.

3.

Power Visor (Driver) Power Visor (Passenger)

4.

5.

Air Horn Switch

6.

Fog Lights Switch

7.

Auxiliary Switch

8.

Radio Switch

9.

Dimmer Switch

10. Head Light Switch Automatic Traction

11. Hood Light Switch (Chassis and Generator Engine

12. Areas)

Tag

13.

14. Dome Light Switch

15. Docking Lights Switch

16.

17.

18.

19. Driver Display Panel (Trip meter/OdometerlWasher

20.

21.

22. Fuel Gauge

23. Chassis Engine

24. Chassis Engine

Axle Dump Switch

Chassis Engine Tachometer

Front and Rear Brake Air

Speedometer

Fluid Level)

Left Turn Signal

Right Turn

Signal

Control

Pressure Gauge

Oil Pressure Gauge Coolant Temperature Gauge

Heating/Air Conditioning Fan Speed Control

25.

26.

Defrost Fan Speed Control

27.

Vent Control

28.

Defrost Temperature Control

29.

Heating/Air Conditioning Temperature Control AM/FM Radio/Single CD

30.

31.

Leveling jacks Control Panel w/Air Dump

32.

Chassis Engine

12-Volt Outlet

33.

34.

Parking

Transition High Temperature Warning Light

35.

36.

Parking Brake Indicator Light

37.

Automatic Traction Stop Engine Warning Light

38.

39.

ABS System Warning Wait to Start

40. Check Engine Warning Light

41. Coach Lights Switch

42. Generator Start Switch

43.

High Beam

44.

Brake Pedal

46.

47.

Accelerator Pedal

48.

Back-up Monitor

Tire Pressure Indicator Light

49.

Brake Control Knob

Ignition Switch

Control Light

Indicator Light

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49

Instrument Panels

49. Seat, Column, Pedal Set Position Switch

50.

Transmission Shifter

51.

High/Med/Low Engine Brake Switch

52. Engine Brake Switch

53. Power Window/Mirror Controls

Shifter Selector (Side-Pod)

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LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME

When preparing to travel in your motor home, you have and raise your leveling jacks before the air leveling system exceed this period, you will be required to turn

the motor seconds with the key

restart your engine. Press the "Travel Mode" on

the leveling system key pad to ensure activation

of

the leveling system to "travel height". This event should take less than five minutes. You can verify the leveling system is at ride height

by observing the clearance between the tires and the wheel well skirts. There should be approximately two to three inches

clearance between these two components with

the wheels pointing straight ahead. Failure to wait until the leveling system is fully inflated may result to damage to the fiberglass wheel well skirt or damage.

20

minutes to retract your slide outs

"times out".

off

with the ignition key, wait five

in

In

the event you

the off position and

of

vertical

MONITOR PANEL

Your motor home is equipped with a computer. The computer will operate the Monitor System. The motor home will have two color display screens. the other monitor is located display center.

Your Network Computer Information Package contains detailed operating and maintenance instructions concerning the system.

One is located in the dash and

in

the control panel

Panel

PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND

HOLDING TANKS

DRAINING

The holding tanks terminate

ment that permits draining

rately. The valves are called knife valves. A blade closes the opening in the sewer drain pipes. The blade is connected to a 12-

THE HOLDING TANKS

in

a valve arrange-

of

each tank sepa-

Volt elec-

tric motor. A button will activate the knife valve for discharging the wastewater from the

During self-containment use, the sewer line is securely capped to prevent leakage material onto the ground or pavement.

activa,te

is

into an acceptable sewer inlet or dump station. Drain the holding tanks only when they are at

least

water to to allow complete flushing

into the sewer line. Whenever possible, drain the holding tanks

before traveling. Wastewater and sewage holding tanks reduces the motor home. See the Motor chapter.

During extended or semi-permanent hook-ups to

sewage systems, waste materials will build up in the tank and cause serious plugging. valves are continuously open. keep the valve closed until the tanks are and then drain into the sewage system.

The holding tank drain valve outlet is to

with a removable termination fitting that locks

onto the outlet with a clockwise twist. Clamp

the sewer hose drain to this fitting. A protective cap should remain in place when you are draining the tanks.

To

the

knife

valve

when

the

protective cap

installed

3/4 full.

on

the

pipe. Always drain the tank

If

necessary, fill the tanks with

3/4 full. This provides sufficient water

of

waste material

cany

capacity

Home

In

these cases,

drain

1.

2.

the holding tanks:

Attach the sewer hose to the holding tank

of

outlet. Insert the end sewer or dump station inlet, pushing firmly far enough into the opening to be secure. In some cases, adapters necessary or required between the line and the inlet. Arrange the sewer hose so slopes evenly.

Drain the black water holding tank first. Push the dump switch up towards the word "open" and watch for discharge down the sewer hose. The valve will open

the hose into the

RV.

of

waste

Do

1I0t

in

of

Loading

If

the tank

3/4 full,

be

not

it

may

be

it

in

1-2 sec-

the

used

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onds and an LED light will come on. Do not hold the switch for more than 2 seconds.

3. Allow enough time for the tank completely. When the tanks is empty push the rocker switch to the Again the valve will open in 1-2 seconds. The LED light will go out when the valve is completely closed. Run enough water (up to five gallons or so) into the tank to cover the bottom. This will aid the break up

of

solid wastes, and reduce "pyramid-

ing"

of

waste material.

To

drain the gray water tank, repeat the

4.

steps above using the other knife valve. This tank is drained last to aid in flushing the outlets and hose. The gray water knife valve may be left open in a semi-permanent hookup.

5.

See the tank flush system instructions in the next section is so equipped.

6.

Remove out the sewer hose and cap the

outlet.

7.

Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water

and remove the sewer hose from the dump

station.

8.

Replace sewer or dump station covers.

if

"close" position.

your recreational vehicle

to

drain

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Battery Charging

Your motor home is equipped with AGM sealed batteries. These batteries do not contain electrolyte (fluid). They are designed to be maintenance free with proper use

Please refer to the information regarding the Battery Charging System.

Owner's Manual for further

Automatic Generator Start Control

System

Your motor home is equipped with a computer. The computer will operate the Automatic Generator have two color display screens. in the dash and the other monitor is located in the control panel display center.

Your contains detailed operating and maintenance instructions concerning the system.

Start Control. The motor home will

One is located

Network Computer Information Package

it..

The sewer drain valve must be open when using the black tank flush inlet.

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TRIP I NAVIGATION AND HOUSE MONITORING SYSTEM

OVERVIEW

There are several components that make-up the Trip I Navigation and House monitoring system with-in the coach. The various components are interconnected to a common user interface display providing a central location to view data from multiple sources. Data such as turn-by-turn navigation compass and outside temperature, tire pressure along with tire temperature, engine performance, and the ability to view several

in

cameras (one at a time)

real time.

REFERENCE MATERIAL

XNAV9525 Installation Manual

& Quick Stalt Guide

Color Monitor Color Video

Camera Operating InstlUction . . . . . . .

Model VCB-62MH Video Valet Video Source Management

System Installation & User's Manual, Model

Mobile Monitor Operating InstlUctions TripTek Motor Coach Trip Computer

Operator's Manual

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

(PIN 2-683-278-11)

.......

200

..........

Coretronics, Inc.

Coretronics, Inc

..

Dual

Sony

Navigation information will dash and on the optional bedroom monitor. use the navigation system turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and the monitor(s) "POWER" switch to "ON" (see Dash Monitor section and Bedroom Monitor section herein). Press and release the Video Valet Switch (see Video Valet Switch section herein for details) until the navigation system is selected and displayed on the monitor.

is not being displayed locate the navigation sys-

tem remote control, point the remote control at the dash monitor and press the on the remote control to power up the navigation system.

Please refer to the XNAV9525 Installation Manual instlUctions.

& Quick Start Guide for operating

be

displayed

If

the navigation system

"PWR"

button

on

the

To

TRIPTEKTM MOTOR COACH TRIP

COMPUTER

TripTekTM

and coach management computer designed for motor homes. sources the Computer system collects, analyzes, and saves data in memory and then displays information on the dash monitor and optional bedroom monitor (see Dash Monitor section and Bedroom Monitor section herein).

Motor Coach Trip Computer is a trip

By

receiving data from multiple

TripTekTM

Motor Coach Trip

NAVIGATION SYSTEM

The coach is equipped with a Dual XNAV9525 GPS Navigation System. This systemfunctions as your turn visual and voice guidance to direct you to your selected destination. The navigation system uses the Global Positioning System lites, and a digital roadmap database to calculate and display travel directions.

.1'1

ignition switch is

"navigational aid", providing turn-by-

NOTE I

The

navigation system will only operate

in

the

"ON" position.

(GPS) satel-

when

the

TripTekTM

All information is displayed navigation through the various screens and functions is accomplished with the Keypad (see

The following is a general overview

TripTekTM please refer to the TripTek Motor Coach Trip

Computer Operator's Manual for more detail

instlUctions The

"trip" features Coach Trip Computer are presented in four separate screens: COACH. Note that time, day and date

Motor Coach Trip Computer

on

the monitor(s) and

TripTekTM

Motor Coach Trip Computer system;

if

required .

TODAY,

Keypad section herein).

of

the

TripTekTM

LEG, TRIP, and

Motor

the

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information are also included on these screens. The "TODAY" screen is designed to give daily

infonnation. scheduled destinations, miles and time traveled, average

MPH (Miles Per Hour). also provides inside and outside temperature

along with compass heading. The

"LEG" screen purpose is to give trip infor-

mation between fuel tank fills. The

screen displays average MPH and average MPG, time and miles traveled, gallons used, road speed, cmise control status and compass head-

ing. The

"TRIP" screen provides long term trip data tracking. The MPH and average MPG, time and miles trav-

eled, gallons used, current

heading.

The

"COACH" screen provides engine I transmission performance data and status. The "COACH" screen displays the gear selected and gear attained, turbocharger boost pressure, engine and transmission coolant temperature, engine oil temperature and pressure, average MPG and compass heading.

The

"TIRE STATUS" screen provides tire pressure and temperature, pressure deviation, and alerts when displayed.

The above items are the main and most commonly use screens and functions. Additional

information and set -ups can be obtained from

lower level screens. These lower level screen and functions are listed below:

It

provides miles and time to

MPG (Miles Per Gallon) and average

The

"TODAY" screen

"LEG"

"TRIP" screen provides average

MPG, and compass

CLOCK TIME ZONE

Please refer to the TripTek Motor Coach Trip Computer

instmctions and descriptions

Motor Coach Trip Computer system.

Operator's Manual for more detailed

of

the

TripTekTM

CAMERAS

There are four cameras provided with the system. They are: back-up (rear), door side, road side, and interior. The camera images are displayed on the coach dash monitor and on the

optional bedroom monitor. The cameras can be

manually selected by the Video Valet Switch

and camera images can be displayed one at a

time. The cameras are also automatically selected

when the ignition is in the

are three camera functions that automatically

occur based on external activity. The automatic

camera functions are

• Automatically display back-up camera on the monitor when reverse gear is selected.

• Automatically display door side camera on the monitor when right turn signal is active.

• Automatically display road side camera on the monitor when left tum signal is active.

The displaying when reverse gear is selected will oven'ide all other screens including the door and road side camera images.

When the reverse gear or the right signals are no longer selected the monitor screen will return to the previous screen.

of

the back-up camera image

"ON" position. There

as

follows:

or

left turn

SET COMPASS STATE

MAINTENANCE

SETUP MENU CONFIGURE TIRE CUSTOMER SERVICE

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VIDEO VALET SWITCH

There will be a "VIDEO VALET" rocker switch for each monitor. For the front in-dash monitor the

"VIDEO VALET" rocker switch will the gear select panel that is located on the left hand side optional bedroom monitor the

of

the driver.

If

the coach has the

"VIDEO

be

on

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