Fleetwood bounder 1998 Owner's Manual

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© 1997 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part

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photocopying, recording,
permission

or

transmitted

from

Fleetwood Enterprises,

in

or

any

by

form

or

by

any

any

information storage

Inc.

means, electronic

or

retrieval

of

this publication may

or

mechanical, including

system without

BY

F1.EEJWCVO.

1998

be

written

LIMITED

ONE

...

YEAR/THREE

...

YEAR

WARRANTY

For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries

of

sold in the United States and Canada

Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from
facturing defects in material or workmanship.

The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s)

of

and begins on the date
home is first placed into service
strator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for the fol­lowing pedods:

I.

For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for
a period
received
mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).

2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior
walls, interior walls and ceilings.

of

15,000 total miles

original retail delivery or the date the motor

as

a rental, commercial or demon-

one year from such date or until the unit has

of

use as determined by the

manu-

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

of

Written notice
facturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration
ty period.

The owner
Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such
to the interior or exterior doors,
es, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during

the first

are the responsibility
required
under this warranty.

If

ranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The

owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing

plant location for warranty service.

90 days

as

a problem occurs which the owner believes

defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu-

is

responsible for normal maintenance

LP regulator pressure, cabinet latch-

of

warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments

of

the owner as normal maintenance unless

a direct result

of

repair or replacement

as

described in the
as

of

a defective part

is

covered by this war-

of

the wan'an-

adjustments

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

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RESERVEd.

WARRANTY

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

If

the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the

owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the

manufacturing plant at the address listed below and provide the man-

of

ufacturer with a description in writing
made to resolve it.

of

Upon receipt
unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair
or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or work­manship

If

the representatives
the problem and the owner
ranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed below to
describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve

or

notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or

will take other appropriate action

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve

is

convinced that it is covered by the war-

the problem and attempts

is

obligated to main-

as

may be required.

it.

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

DOES

THE

NOT

DEALER

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

MANUFACTURING

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

DOES

PLANT

THE

NOT

This warranty does not cover:

I. The automotive system (including the chassis and drive

train), tires and batteries, which are covered

of

warranties
components.

2.

Defects caused by or related to:
a.

Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;

b.

Failure to comply with instructions contained in the
Owner's Manual;

the respective manufacturers

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of

the separate

these

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COVERED

EXPRESS WARRANTY

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All

niqHTs

Is

NOT

By

THE

nESEflVEd.

WARRANTY

c. Alteration or modification
d.

Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, etc.)

3. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such as fading
of

fabrics or drapes, cmpet wear, etc.

4. Normal maintenance and service items, such

fuses, wiper blades, lubricants, etc.

5.

Motor homes on which the odometer reading has been
altered.

6.

Transportation to and from dealer or manufacturing plant

of

location, loss
of

use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental, incidental
charges such
dental or consequential damages.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.

time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss

as

telephone calls or hotel bills, or other inci-

of

the motor home;

as

light bulbs,

of

incidental or

warranty

This

other

have

The

manufacturer

sentation

beyond

BrandName:

Model:

Serial

Manufacturing

For
Fleetwood Parts & Service

PO Box 5700

Riverside,
(800)

those expressly

___________________

No.:

Customer

322-8216

gives you specific legal rights,

rights

or

______________________________________

CA

which

is

not

warranty

____________________________________

Plant:

Service assistance,

92507

made

set

________________________________

vary

from

responsible

by

any

forth

in

Fleetwood

PO Box 1007

Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]

state

to

for

any

dealer

this

warranty.

contact:

and

you

may

state.

undertaking,

or

other

person

Parts & Service

also

repre-

__

_

_

_

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nESERVEd.

Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is

of

used in the production

particle board, hardwood plywood or pan­eling which they supply us and which we utilize in our finished
product. These suppliers have requested that we communicate this
to

our customers.

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

WARNING

This

product
tured
hyde resin. Formaldehyde
vapor may in some people
cause headaches,eye, nose
and
aggravation
respiratory
as asthma. Proper
tion should reduce the risk
of

Champion International
Corporation

with urea-formalde-

throat

such problems.

is

manufac-

irritation,

of

allergies and

problems, such

and

ventila-

WARNING

This

motor
components
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance

that may be

public health and environ­ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.

Ventilation is important in maintaining a
comfortable environment and we direct
your attention to the discussion
tion contained in your Owner's Manual.

home contains

containing

harmful to the

of

ventila-

or

WARNING

This

product
tured with a
hyde resin and will release
small

quantities
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and
ry

irritation, and may aggra-

vate respiratory conditions

or

allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.

Weyerhauser Corporation

is

manufac-

urea-formalde-

of

formalde-

respirato-

WARNING

Irritant: This
tains
resin and may

formaldehyde

concentrations.
hyde can be irritating to the

eyes and upper respiratory

system
tible
with
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation.
develop,
physician.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

a urea-formaldehyde

of
persons such as those
allergies

product

vapors in low

Formalde-

especially suscep-

or

respiratory

If

symptoms

consult

con-

release

your

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flESElIVEd.

We

are required to tell you consumer information provided

by the National Fire

Prevention Association (NFPA) and the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa-

tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in

other chapters of this

Owner's Manual. Please see the

LP

Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and

operating information.

Do

not

bring
flammable
sion may result.

A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.

label reads:

This
BO-PERCENT

Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas
flow

which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled con­tainer will contain approximately
liquid LP gas.

or

liquids

OF

store

DO

CAPACITY.

LP

inside the vehicle because a fire

NOT

SAFETY REGULATIONS

LP

CAS

LP

CAS

WARNING

gas containers, gasoline

FILL CONTAINER(S)

BO-

percent

TO

of

REGARDING

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

or

other

or

explo-

MORE THAN

its

volume as

The

following label has been placed in the vehicle near

range:
IFYOU SMELL GAS:

1.

Extinguish any open flames,
materials.

2.

Do

not touch electrical switches.

3.

Shut

off

the gas supply at the tank valve(s)

connection.

4.

Open

doors

5.

Leave the area until the

6.

Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct­ed before using again.

LP gas
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover.

Make sure that

is

kept in place

in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.

and other ventilation openings.

regulators

regulator vent faces downward and the cover

to

must

minimize vent blockage which could result

pilot

odor

clears.

always be

lights, and all smoking

or

gas supply

installed

with

the

the

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

CAS

LP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

.1

It

is

not safe

for

comfort

ances need fresh air for safe operation.
Before operation:

1.

Open overhead

exhaust fan, and

2.

Open window.

This warning
the cooking area
vide an adequate supply
combustion.
of

oxygen supply

size

of
proper
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan­gers

of
important that cooking appliances not
be used for comfort heating as the
ger

of

asphyxiation
appliance is used
time.

WARNING

to

use cooking appliances

heating. Cooking appli-

vent

or

turn

on

label has been located in

to

remind you

of

Unlike homes, the amount

is

limited due
the recreational vehicle, and
ventilation

asphyxiation. It

when

is

is

greater when the

for

long periods

to

pro-

fresh air for

to

the

using

especially

the

dan-

of

WARNING

Portable fuel-burning equip­ment,
charcoal
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle. The use
of
recreational
cause fires

including

grills

this

equipment inside the

wood and

and stoves,

vehicle

or

asphyxiation.

may

WARNING

LP gas containers shall
be placed

vehicle. LP gas contain-

the
ers are equipped with safety
devices which
sive pressure

to

gas

or

stored inside

relieve exces-

by

discharging

the atmosphere.

not

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CONTENTS

INTERioR

MAiNTENANCE
MAiNTENANCE

MOTOR

STORAGE

WiNTERiZATioN

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ENqiNE

HOME

SHORT,TERM
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Top

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ACCESS

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STORAGE

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome
ing family

to

the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow-

of

motor home owners.

We

sincerely thank you

for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!

to

Your motor home has been designed
years

of

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing. Your

motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the

National Standards Institute Al19.2, CSA Standard

(units built for Canada), applicable Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
mental Protection Agency
Board

regulations. These standards establish the plumbing,

and California

and applicable Environ-

provide you with

American

2-240

or

Canadian

Air

Resources

heating, electrical and other requirements for quality and
safety. The seal attached just outside the entry door indicates
compliance with

ANSI

or CSA standards.

Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
require care and regular maintenance in order

to

deliver max­imum value and performance. The dealer will give you basic
operating and maintenance instructions; however, supplement

this by reading all instructional material furnished with the

motor home in the

Owner's Information Package and

Chassis Operator's Manual. This information outlines

of

important areas
schedule for you
your motor home.

maintenance and provides a maintenance

to

follow for safe, trouble free service from

Study these instructions carefully before
you operate the motor home for the first time. A good work­ing knowledge of your motor home and how to care for it
will help you enjoy many miles and years

of

recreational

living.

v'1

This manual describes
many features
motor home and includes
instructions for
use.
ing photographs and
illustrations, is
eral nature
equipment and features
described
this manual may be
optional. Because
continuous program
product improvement
conducted by Fleetwood,
it

is
product changes may not
be

tions included
manual are intended
guide, and

extend the responsibili-

ties
subsidiary. parent com­pany
the
ranty as presented
manual.

NOTE

of

your

its

safe

This

manual, includ-

of

a gen-

only.

Some

or shown

of

possible that recent

included.

of

or affiliates beyond

standard written

The

in

the

manufacturing

instruc­in

as

no way

in

in

the

of

this

a

war-

this

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In this manual, statements preceded by the following words
are

of

special significance:

AI

WARNING I

means that there is the possibility

of

personal injury to your-

self and others.

AI

means that there is the possibility

v'1

indicates points

CAUTION I

NOTE

of

particular interest for more efficient and

of

damage to the vehicle.

convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while you read

this manual.

If

you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer immediately so he can
assist you. Your dealer's Service or

Sales Department will

handle any normal problems which might occur.

v'1

This
for recreational use and
short term occupancy
only.
intended

permanent housing.

of
term or permanent

pancy may lead

ture
or finishes,

peting,

ances
Damage or deterioration
due

pancy

normal, and will under
terms of
stitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, thereby reducing

your warranty protection.

Before considering this
motor home for long term
occupancy, consult
relevant sections
manual.

NOTE

product

It

this

deterioration of interi-

to

is

designed

is

not designed or

to

be

used as

product for long

.occu-

to

prema-

fabrics,

drapes,

long term occu-

is

and appli-

and

not considered

the

fixtures.

warranty con-

in

Use

car-

the

the

this

Your motor home is covered by one
sive warranty programs in the
the warranty in the front
rights and obligations, as well

RV

of

this manual.

as

of

the most comprehen-

industry. Please refer to

It

explains your

the rights and obligations
the dealer and manufacturer. Please read this section careful­ly.

You

will be better informed in case you have a warranty-

related problem, and your dealer will be better able to get

If

you on the road again.

you have any questions about the
warranty or what it does or does not cover, please contact
your dealer.

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ES

The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain

warranty information and operating instructions on the vari-

ous appliances and components in your motor home.
Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed as soon

your motor home.

as

possible after you take delivery

If

you do not have operating instructions

of

for a particular appliance, contact your dealer.
You

will automatically receive an Ownercare Card approxi-

mately 3-4 weeks after delivery of your new motor home.
This plastic card is imprinted with your name, the motor
home serial number, and manufacturing subsidiary location.
If

your motor home ever needs walTanty service, present this

card to the dealer.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-

ment. Your dealer is responsible for performing a complete
predelivery inspection

of

the chassis and all motor home
components as specified in the predelivery checklists sup­plied by the motor home and chassis manufacturers.
should receive a copy

of

these completed checklists from

You

your dealer when your motor home is delivered to you.

INTROdvCTioN

As a part

of

the predelivery inspection procedure, the dealer
is responsible for road testing the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering problems before delivery.

Fleetwood

front

and

its subsidiaries will

end

alignment after this predelivery inspection is

not

be responsible

for

done.

You

should return your motor home to the selling dealer for

walTanty service.

If

this is not possible, you may contact any
other authorized Fleetwood motor home dealer. The service
department at any

of

the locations listed at the back of this

manual can help you find a dealer in your area.

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If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled

satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
manager and/or owner of the
opportunity to
ter for you.

2.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satis­faction by your local dealer, contact the manufacturing sub­sidiary service facility. The locations are listed in this manu-

al.

Please contact the one nearest you.

We

3.

sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory repre­sentative will
arise.

If

their combined efforts are not satisfactory, please

send a letter describing the circumstances to:

help the service department resolve the mat-

be

able to solve any problem which might

dealership, giving them an

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Motor Home Division

PO. Box 7638 Riverside, CA 92513-7638

to

your

Please include the brand name and serial number of your
motor home. The

tion tag next to the entry door.

4.

If

you wish to call for assistance, please use this toll-free

telephone

number:

serial number

is

located on the identifica-

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs

or parts while you are on the road.

If

your motor home is
repaired by a non-authorized 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.

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If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

Owner's

Information Package.

When contacting any

of

the equip­ment manufacturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification numbers will be
found on tags or plates attached to the appliance.

Chassis component (engine, transmission, axles, etc.) identi­fication numbers will be located in the manuals included
with your motor home.

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WARRANTY

SERVICE

INTROduCTioN

If

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

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Fleetwood

Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.
If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves­tigation, and

if

it finds that a safety defect exists in a group

of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual

problems between you, your dealer or Fleetwood's manufac-

turing subsidiary.
To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety

Hotline toll-free at

1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in

Washington, D.C.)

or

write

to:

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

of

Transportation

Washington,

DC

20590.

You

can also obtain other information about motor vehicle

safety from the Hotline.

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

Owner's

Manual

is in the package. Since this manual does not cover every
possible detail

of

equipment and options installed on

or

in
your motor home, there are booklets and instructional mater­ial in the package that will help you safely operate, maintain
and troubleshoot those items. Be sure you read all this infor­mation and understand the safety and operating instructions
included in the package. Additionally, you must follow all
maintenance instructions to insure full warranty coverage.

If

you ever decide

to

sell or trade your motor home, be sure the

new owner gets all the material in this package.

REPORTINC

SAFETY DEFECTS

OWNER'S

INFORMATION

PAC

I{AC

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Several numbers are used to identify tbe vehicle and compo­nents used on the vehicle.

The Y.I.N. or

Vehicle Identification Number is the legal

identification

of

the completed vehicle and is the number

of
the vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is found on the Federal
certification tag attached

to

the interior left sidewall

of

the

motor home driver compartment. Refer

to

this information
when ordering parts from the chassis manufacturer or chassis
dealer service center.

CHASSIS

AND

VEHICLE

I DENTI FICATION

The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.I.N.) is located on

..

the tag just outside the main entry door or on the outside left
front side

of

the motor home. Use this number when order-

ing parts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

FEDERAL

CERTIFICATION

TAG

MfG

BY:

FLEETWOOD"

DATE

Of

MfR:

MOTOR HOMES

INCOMPLETE

VEHICLE

MfG.

BY:

DATE

Of

INC.

VEH.

MfR:

OF

INC.

GVWR:

KGS

(

LBS)

PLAN

APPROVAL

NO.

~

F.LN.

GAWR

fRONT:

KGS

(

LBS)

MFD.ID.

NO.

MODEL

WITH:

RIMS

DATE

OF

MFR.

MO:

VR:

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

SINGLE

(

PSI)

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE:

KGS

(

LBS)

Located on the left

of

the main entry

WITH:

RIMS

door

or

on exterior left front side

of

the

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

DUAL

motor home.

(

PSI)

GAWR

REAR:

KGS

(

LBS)

'-

F.LN. (Fleetwood Identification No.)

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

SINGLE

(

PSI)

GAWR

COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND

REAR:

KGS

(

LBS)

V.LN. (Vehicle Identification No.)

This

vehicle

conforms

to

all

applicable

U.S.

Federal

Motor

Vehicle

Safety

Standards

in

effect

on:

V.LN.

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

TYPE

VEHICLE:

MULTI-PURPOSE

PASSENGER

VEHICLE

@

BAR

CODE

The tires on this unit may

be

different

from

those

shown above.

Check tire sidewalls

for

maximum inflation

@

pressure.

This tag is located on the left top

of

the instrument pan

Replacement tires must

be

rated

no

less than the axle

el.

capacity

(GAWR).

W15·QOO2

Located on the left interior sidewall

of

the

motor home driver compartment.

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c:3:J

d

iuIUADEOfUElWO!

Ford Chassis

(~----~)

QeD

DOD

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1.

Headlight

2. Cigarette

3.

Instrument

4.

Radio!Cassette

5.

Climate
Temperature Control

cooler, and to the right for warmer.
Fan
Air

Intake
rior air
the system. Normally, set the button out to circulate fresh air from outside. The
when you desire faster

Air

Flow Control

VENT - Air
depending

B/l

- Bi-Ievel. Air

FLOOR - Air is delivered from floor outlets, with some directed to the windshield to prevent fogging.
DEF - Air is delivered to the windshield from the top dash outlets.

to far right for maximum defrosting.
Air

Conditioning

press this button
AlC

automatically be engaged regardless of the button position.

6.

Generator

7.

Radio

8.

Auxiliary

System chapter) to start the motor home engine if the chassis battery is discharged.

Simultaneously push button and turn ignition
If both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the engine will not crank. Sufficient cranking charge may

be restored to the coach batteries by plugging
the generator.

The Auxiliary
the vehicle alternator is operating properly, the batteries will be recharged while driving (see Electrical

System chapter).

9.

Entry

10.

Hood

11.

Generator

12.

Monitor

13.

Instrument

Switch

Lighter!

Controls

Speed

Indicator

Switch

Button

is

recirculated through the system. When button

is

on

Hour

Mode

Start

Step

Switch

Light

Start

Panel

Housing

Access.

Cluster

Player

- Turns

(RECIRC) - Selects source of intake

Buttons

delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets. Vent air will be either heated or cooled

position of the temperature

is

On-Off

in

and set

light

Meter

Switch

Switch

Start System has no effect

Switch

- Operates light under hood and patio light

Switch

Plug

(Optional

lever

cooling or heating, or if outside air

CD

Player/Radio)

- Used to adjust the temperature of the delivered

fan

on

and off and adjusts speed.

- Selects outlet for the delivered air.

lever.

delivered from both the dash and floor outlets.

Button

fan

- Will light when the AlC button is on.

- Switches power to the radio between the chassis battery and the coach battery.

- The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach battery (See Electrical

Release - Nylon strap located below front fascia.

- Turns AlC compressor

switch to any position except

on

air.

When the button is pressed

is

out, air from outside the vehicle is drawn through

is

unusually dusty or odorous.

Set

on

and off. When air conditioning

OFF.

In

the defrost (DEF) mode, the compressor will

key.

Release when engine starts.

in

to an external 120-volt

the vehicle except to aid

on

driver side of coach.

air.

Move

lever to the left for

in

(RECIRC), inte-

RECIRC mode may be used

fan

switch to

AC

in

starting the motor home engine.

HI

and temperature lever

is

electrical source or by running

desired,

If

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THE

ROAD

As the operator

of

this motor home, you bear the sole
responsibility for proper, safe loading. This section will
guide you through the steps necessary to properly and safely
load your vehicle.

Your motor home chassis is designed to carry a specific max-

imum weight. This weight includes everything: the weight

of

the empty motor home itself, all occupants and their belong-

ings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and anything else that

may be in or attached to the motor home.

Before discussing loading and weighing, we need to explain

some common weight terms. We'll use abbreviations in our
discussion. These terms are:

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)*

means the maximum permissible weight

of

this motor

home. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum

of
the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Net Carrying
Capacity.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)*

means the maximum weight a specific axle is designed to

carry. Motor homes equipped with tag axles are limited

to the maximum weight listed for the combination

of

the

intermediate and rear axles. This weight is less than the

total GAWR

of

the individual axles.

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)*

means the value specified by the motor home manufac­turer as the maximum allowable loaded weight

of

this

motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle.

*These ratings are shown on the Carrying Capacity tag.

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RESPONSIBILITY

FOR

PROPER LOADING

SOME

DEFINITIONS

FIRST

GTW (Gross Towed Weight)*

means the maximum permissible loaded weight

of

a trail-

er or car that this motor home has been designed to

tow.

This cannot be increased by changing the trailer hitch.

TW (Tongue Weighty

means the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by

the towed vehicle coupler.

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight)

means the weight

of

this motor home

as

built at the facto-

ry with full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The

UVW does

not include cargo, fresh water,

LP gas, occupants, or

dealer installed accessories.

NCC (Net Carrying Capacity)

means the maximum weight

of

all occupants including

the driver, personal belongings, food, fresh water,

LP gas,

tools, tongue weight

of

towed vehicle, dealer installed
accessories, etc., that can be carried by this motor home.
NCC is equal

to

or less than GVWR minus UVW.

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You

must consider other important weight factors

to

expect

pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle behind

if

you

your motor home. These factors have limitations just like the
weight factors in this section. These factors are:

TOWING

VEHICLE

TRAILER

A

OR

» GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating

»

GTW

»

TW

The ratings for these factors are all listed on the carrying
capacity tag usually posted on the inside
door.

If

you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home, there

are additional guidelines that you must follow:

» Do

tural damage to the motor home frame components.

» Limit the tongue weight

to the Maximum Towed Weight as listed on the ratings
tag. Heavier tongue weights can damage
home
handling characteristics,
under the Ownercare Warranty.

» Do

ed
cause braking problems, damage the motor home struc­ture or drive train, cause unstable driving
characteristics,
Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will
increase the tow capacity

- Gross Towed Weight

- Maximum Tongue Weight

of

the wardrobe

not

use a load equalizing hitch.

of

the trailer

frame

not

and

body, cause unstable driving

and

will restrict your coverage

tow a vehicle weighing more than the

It

could cause struc-

or

towing device

your

motor

and

GTW

on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier towed loads can

or

handling

and

restrict

your

coverage under the

of

the motor home.

list-

not

(NToWED

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Some states and
provinces require brakes
and safety chains on

towed vehicles. Consult

the

the

through which you will be

traveling.

NOTE

proper authorities

states

LOAD")

or

provinces

WARNING

Do

not exceed the
load of the motor
or the
axle. Exceeding the

GVWR,

of your motor

reduce your warranty
protection, can cause
undesirable handling
characteristics

create a safety hazard.

rated

GAWR

home,

load

of any

or GCWR
home

and

rated

in

will

may

» Consult the Chassis Operator's Manual, state

codes
If
towed vehicle will need its own operational brakes.

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The way your motor home handles will be affected by the
way the towed unit is loaded.

If

the tongue weight is too

light in relation to the GTW, handling problems can result.

Careful load planning and safe experimentation with differ-

ent loading patterns can help improve motor home handling
stability and make your driving and towing experience more
enjoyable.

The allowable carrying capacity
difference between the GVWR and the weight

of

the motor home is the

of

the empty

motor home. When the motor home is being designed, the

of

number and size
capacities and number
mized for value and convenience.

storage compartments, the liquid tank

of

belted seating positions are maxi-

If

you fill all liquid tanks

to capacity, fill all storage compartments and cupboards to

maximum volume and fill all available seating positions with

passengers, the motor home will be overloaded. The number
of

passengers and placement

of

water and cargo that you can carry (See Loading Tips).

of

cargo will affect the amount

In addition to knowing the overall weight that can be safely
loaded in or attached to the motor home, you must know
how to distribute the weight

so

that correct amounts

of
weight are placed on the axles. When the load is properly
distributed, your motor home will handle better, and you as

the driver will be more confident and comfortable.
If

your motor home is improperly loaded, driving will be

more uncomfortable and much

be given to

cOlTecting

vehicle wandering, drift, pull and sud-

den directional changes caused by wind blasts.

axle load is below

80-85%

of

your driving attention will

If

the front

of

the front axle capacity, these

handling discomforts will be more noticeable. Always aim to

to

load your motor home so that the front axle is loaded

least

80-85%

of

the front GAWR.

at

CARRYING CAPACITY

AND

LOAD DISTRIBUTION

v'1

Carrying capacities
your motor home are
specified on
affixed
wardrobe
includes all factory
installed options.
equipment such
ing jacks, awnings, roof
pods,
after the motor home
leaves the factory, the
weight
must

the
and cargo carrying
capacities.

NOTE

to

the

door.

etc.,

are installed

of

these items

be

subtracted from

total

of

the passenger

of

a label

inside of a

The

label

If

other

as level-

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1997,

FlEETWood

ENfmpRisES,

INC.

All

Riq/ITS

REsmvEd.