Fleetwood Bounder 2000 Owner's Manual

2000

© 1999

by

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
reproduced
photocopying, recording,
permission

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Pace Arrow • Pace Arrow Vision • Southwind • Southwind Storm • Bounder • Bounder Diesel

• Discovery.

• American Tradition

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from

Fleetwood Entclprises, Inc.

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or

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or

by any means, electronic

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Eagle·

No

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of

this publication may

or

mechanical, including

or

retrieval system without written

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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 uuder normal use to be free from

in

manufacturing defects
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other
appearance items that may occur prior to delivery are usually
conected during the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or
the dealership.

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

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

l.

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

of

15,000 total miles

material or workmanship. Defects

of

original retail delivery or the date the motor

as

a rental, commercial or

one year from such date or until the unit has

of

use as determined by the

or

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to

the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior

walls, interior walls and ceilings.

Written notice
manufacturer not later than ten
warranty

The owner is responsible for normal maintenance
Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments
to the interior or exterior doors,
latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer
during the first

adjustments are the responsibility
maintenance unless required
replacement

If

a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this

warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or the Fleetwood

Service Center, giving sufficient information to resolve the matter.
The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or the

Fleetwood

of

defects must be given to the selling dealer or

(J 0) days after the expiration

pedod.

as

LP regulator pressure, cabinet

90 days

of

a defective part under this warranty.

Service Center location for warranty service.

of

warranty coverage. Thereafter, such

of

the owner as normal

as

a direct result

of

repair or

of

the

described in the

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

BOUNdER

DiESEl

WARRANTy

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer

maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed
predelivery inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to
conect defects in material

If

the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the
owner is convinced is covered by the
contact the Fleetwood
provide the Fleetwood
the problem and attempts made to resolve it.

Upon receipt
unwilling
repair or replace any parts necessary
workmanship or will take other appropriate action
required.

This warranty does not cover:

of

notice

to

resolve the problem, the Fleetwood Service Center will

or

workmanship.

WaITanty,

Service Center at the address listed below and

Service Center with a description

of

a claim, where the dealer was unable or

to

correct defects

is

obligated to

the owner should

in

writing

in

material or

as

may be

of

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

DOES

THE

NOT

DEALER

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

MANUFACTURER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHAT

Is

NOT

1.

The automotive system (including the chassis and drive
train), tires and batteries, which are covered by the separate

of

warranties of the respective manufacturers

components.

2.

Defects caused by
a.

Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;

b.

Failure to comply with instructions contained
Owner's Manual;

or

related to:

these

in

the

COVERED

By

THE

EXPRESS WARRANTY

BOUNdER

DiESEl

c.

Alteration or modification

d.

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

3.

Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, such
of

fabrics or drapes, carpet 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
Center location, loss
loss, loss
incidental charges such
other incidental or consequential damages.

to

and from dealer or Fleetwood Service

of

time, inconvenience, cOinmercial

of

use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental,

as

of

the motor home;

telephone calls or hotel bills, or

as

light bulbs,

as

WARRANTY

fading

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

to

apply

This
have

The

representation

beyond those expressly set forth

Brand

Model:

Serial

Mannfacturing

For

Western Region

Fleetwood Motor Home

PO
Riverside, CA 92507

(800)

you.

warranty
other

manufacturer

Name:

____________________

No.:

gives you specific legal rights,

rights which

01'

___________________

____________________

Plant:

Customer Service assistance, contact:

Box 5700

322-8216

so

the above limitation or exclusion may not

vary

from state to state.

is

not

responsible for

warranty

made

________________

Parts & Service

any

by

any

dealer

in

this warranty.

and

undertaking,

Midwest
Fleetwood Motor Home
PO
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]

of

incidental or

you may also

or

other

person

and

Box 1007

_

_

_

_

East

Coast Regions

Parts & Service

BOUNdER

DiESEl

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your

motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.

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

throat

such problems.

is

manufac-

urea-formalde-

irritation,

of

allergies and

problems, such

and

ventila-

WARNING

This product contains com­ponents
manufactured
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be
public health and environ­ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.

Ventilation is important for making the
interior

of

your motor home comfortable.
Please read the section about ventilation
and prolonged occupancy in the Living
With

Your

Motor

Owner's Manual.

containing

with

harmful

Home

chapter in this

1,1,1

to

or

the

WARNING

This

product
tured with a urea-formalde­hyde resin and will release
small

quantities of formalde­hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and respirato­ry

irritation, and may aggra­vate respiratory conditions
or

allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.

Weyerhauser Corporation

is manufac-

WARNING

Irritant: This product con­tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin and may release
formaldehyde
concentrations. Formalde­hyde can be irritating
eyes and upper respiratory
system
tible
with
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation. If
develop,
physician.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

of
persons such as those
allergies or respiratory

vapors in low

especially suscep-

symptoms

consult

to

your

the

r

BOUNdER

DiEsEl

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.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

lP

GAS

lP

GAS

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

~I

Do

not

bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline
flammable
sion may result.

A warning label has been located near the
This label reads:
aD-PERCENT

Overfilling the
flow

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

following label has been placed in the vehicle near the

The
range:

IFYOU SMELL GAS:

1.

Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking
materials.

2.

Do

3.

Shut
connection.

4.

Open doors and other ventilation openings.

5.

Leave the area until the odor clears.

6.

Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-

ed before using again.

liquids inside the vehicle because a fire

DO

OF

CAPACITY.

LP

gas container can result in uncontrolled gas

LP

gas.

not touch electrical switches.

off

the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply

WARNING

LP

gas container.

NOT

FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN

aD-

percent

of

its volume as

or

or

explo-

other

BOUNdER

DiESEl

LP gas regulators

diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are
compartments have been equipped with a protective cover.
Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and
is kept in place
in excessive gas pressure causing fire explosion.

must

to

minimize vent blockage which

always be installed

could

with

the

the

not

in

cover

result

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

lP

CAS

lP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

ApPLIANCES

AI

It is not safe to use cooking appliances

for comfort heating. Cooking
ances need fresh air for safe operation.

Before operation:

1.

Open overhead
exhaust fan, and

WARNING

vent

or

appli-

turn

2. Open window.

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

oxygen supply is limited due

of

size
proper
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan­gers

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

of

asphyxiation is greater when the

appliance is used for long periods

time.

label has been located in

to

remind you

of

Unlike homes,

the recreational vehicle, and

ventilation

asphyxiation.

when

It

to

fresh air for

the

amount

to

using

is especially

on

pro-

the

the

dan-

of

WARNING

Portable fuel-burning equip­ment,

charcoal
shall not be used inside this
recreational vehicle. The use
of
recreational vehicle may
cause fires or asphyxiation.

including

grills and stoves,

this equipment inside the

wood and

WARNING

LP

gas containers shall not

be

placed
the vehicle.
ers are equipped with safety
devices which
sive pressure by discharging

to

gas

or

stored Inside

LP

gas contain-

relieve exces-

the atmosphere.

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CONTENTS

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SEAlANTS

FilTERS

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow­ing family
for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!

Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
years
forms with,

Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA),

(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Standards (FMVSS)
(EPA)

tions. These standards and regulations establish the plumb-

ing, heating, electrical and other requirements for safety. The

seal attached just outside the entry door indicates compliance
with

ANSI

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 instmctions. However, supple­ment this by reading all instmctional material furnished with
the motor home in the Owner's Information Package and

motor home

This information outlines important areas

maintenance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free service
from your motor home.
good working knowledge
care for it will help you enjoy many miles and years

ationalliving.

of

motor home owners. We sincerely thank you

of

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.

or

exceeds, applicable American National

Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

and Environmental Protection Agency

and Cahjol7lia

Air

Resources Board (CARB) regula-

or CSA standards.

Chassis Operatol"s/Owllel"S Guide/Mallual.

of

operation and

Study these instructions carefully. A

of

your motor home and how to

It

of

con-

recre-

.II NOTE

This manual describes
many features
motor

home
instructions for
use.

This

manual, includ­ing 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

possible that recent

product changes may not

be

included.
tions included
manual are intended as
guide, and in no way
extend
ties
subsidiary, parent com­pany
the
ranty as presented
manual.

the

of

the

or

affiliates beyond

standard written

of

your

and includes

its

safe

of

a gen-

only.

Some

or

shown

of

The

instruc­in

this

responsibili-

manufacturing

war-

in

this

in

the

of

a

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In this manual, statements preceded by the following words

of

are

AI

means that there is the possibility

special significance:

WARNING I

of

personal injury to your-

self and others.

AI

means that there is the possibility

CAUTION I

of

damage

to

the vehicle.

.II NOTE

indicates points
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
handle any normal problems which might occur.

of

particular interest for more efficient and

Service or Sales Department will

.II

This
for recreational
short term occupancy
only.
intended

permanent housing.

of
term

pancy may lead

ture
or

peting,

ances and fixtures.
Damage

due
pancy is not considered
normal, and will under

terms
stitute misuse,
neglect, thereby reducing
your warranty protection.
Before considering this
motor
occupancy. consult the
relevant sections
manual.

NOTE

product is designed

use

It

is

not designed

to

be used as

Use

this product for long

or permanent occu-

to

prema-

deterioration of interi-

finishes,

to

fabrics,

drapes,

of

home

and appli-

or

deterioration

long term occu-

the

warranty con-

abuse,

for long term

in

car-

and

or

the

or

this

Your motor home is covered by one
sive warranty programs in the
the

WaiTanty

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 careful-

ly.

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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The materials in your Owner's Illformation Package contain
warranty information and operating instructions on the vari­ous appliances and components in your motor home.
Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed
your motor home.

as

soon 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 OWllercare Card approxi-

mately

3-4 weeks after delivery

of

your new motor home.
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 it available when contacting a Fleetwood
Service Center.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship­ment. Your dealer is responsible for performing a complete
predelivery inspection

as

components
plied

by

the motor home and chassis manufacturers.

specified in the predelivery checklists sup-

should receive a copy

of

the chassis and all motor home

of

these completed checklists from

You

your dealer when your motor home is delivered to you.

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As a part

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

not

be responsible for

elld alignment after this predelivery inspection is

done.

You

should return your motor home to the selling dealer for

warranty service.

If

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

the locations listed at the back

of

this

of

manual can help you find a dealer in your area.

If

you have a warranty

of

portion

your vehicle please be aware that you may go

or

service concern about the chassis

directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service. This may

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save you time and effort
tered

by

the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone

an

directory for

authorized dealer and make arrangements

with their service department.

as

the chassis warranty is adminis-

If

you are unsure

if

the con­cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your Fleetwood
dealer to assist you.

If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your
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
Center. The

Please

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory repre-

sentative
arise.
send a letter describing the circumstances to:

contact the one nearest you.

If their combined efforts are not satisfactory, please

help the service department resolve the mat-

local dealer, contact the Fleetwood Service

locations are listed

will be able

to

dealership, giving them an

in

the back of this manual.

solve any problem which might

Fleetwood

Motor

PO

Box 7638 Riverside, CA 92513-7638

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

tion tag next to the entry door, and

4.

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

number:

Enterprises,

Home Division

serial number

Inc.

is

located on the identifica-

on

your warranty card.

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs
or parts while you are

the road.

If

your motor home is

on
repaired by a non-authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially any

pmts 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

Information Package. When contacting any

Owner's

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.

If

you need service or warranty information, the following

phone numbers may be helpful:

Engine (Cummins) ........................................ [phone]

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WARRANTY

SERVICE

Transmission

Chassis (Freightliner Custom

Chassis Service) ...................................... [phone]

Refrigerator (Oometic) ..................................

Range ...........................................................

Water Heater (Atwood) .................................

Air

Conditioner (RVP) ................................... [phone]

Furnace (HydroFlame) .................................

Generator/Power Plant (Onan) .....................

Step (Kwikee) ..................................... [phone]

Entry

Awning (A&E/Oometic) .................................

(Allison) .................................. [phone]

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

[phone]
[phone]

[phone]

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If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

III

formation Package. When contacting any

ment manufacturers, 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. Take your warranty folder.
work is not covered under the
department can help you with getting the correct service.
Always keep a maintenance log
vice history.

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

wananty, your dealer's service

of

your motor home's ser-

of

the motor home's problems or

If

you've had work done

Don't

keep secrets.

Owner's

of

the equip-

If

required

of

SUGGESTIONS FOR

OBTAINING

SERVICE FOR

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

If

And finally, be reasonable with requests.
list

of

service items that need attention and you need your

motor home very soon, discuss the situation with the service

of

advisor, listing the items in order
the service department manage their time and will help get

as

you going as quickly

possible.

priority. This will help

you have a long

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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

Administration (NHTSA)

Fleetwood
If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves-

tigation, and

of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However,
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:

Service Center at 1-800-322-8216.

if

it finds that a safety defect exists in a group

NHTSA cannot become involved in individual

National Highway Traffic Safety

in addition to notifying the

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REPORTINC

SAFETY

DEFECTS

NHTSA

U.S.

Department of Transportation

400 Seventh St. SW

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

possible detail

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.
you ever decide to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the

new owner receives all the material in this package.

of

equipment and options installed on or in

Owner's Manual

If

OWNER'S

INFORMATION

PACI{ACE

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Several numbers are used

to

identify the vehicle and compo-

nents used on the vehicle.

V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is the identifi-

The

of

cation
vehicle registration. The

the completed vehicle and is the number

VI.N. is found on the Federal certi-

fication tag attached to the interior left sidewall

home driver compartment. Refer

to

this information when

ordering parts from the chassis manufacturer

of

the

of

the motor

or

chassis deal-

er service center.

The F.I.N.

or

Fleetwood Identification Number 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.

(sample)

FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG

MFG

BY:

INCOMPLETE

GVWR:
GAWR

FRONT:

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE:

GAWR

REAR:

GAWR

COMBINED

INTERMEDIATE

AND

REAR:

This

vehicle

Vehicle

Safety

VI.N.
TYPE

VEHICLE:

The

tires

shown

above.

pressure.
Replacement tires must be rated
capacity {GAWR}.

DATE

VEHICLE

DATE

conforms

on

MFG.

OF

INC.

VEH.

TIRES

TIRES

TIRES

to

Standards

MULTI·PURPDSE

this unit may

Check tire sidewalls for

OF

MFR:

BY:

MFR:

KGS
KGS

WITH:

KGS

WITH:

AT:

KGS

WITH:

KGS

all

applicable

in

effect

(
(

AT:

(

(

(

(

AT:

(

(

U.S.

on:

PASSENGER

be

different

no

LBS)
LBS)

RIMS
KPA

COLD

COLD

COLD

Motor

VEHICLE

from

inflation

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SINGLE

DUAL

SINGLE

those

PSI)
LBS)

RIMS
KPA
PSI)

LBS)
RIMS
KPA
PSI)

LBS)

Federal

maximum

less than the axle

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Thi

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

@

r--

tag

is

located

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F.I.N.
MFD.ID.

DATE

Located on the left
entry
side

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

CHASSIS

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(sample)

V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification No.)

BAR CODE

on

the

left

top

of

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR

APPROVAL

NO.

OF

MFR.

door

of

the

HOMES

NO.

MO:

of

or

on

exterior left front

motor

home.

FICATION

the

instrument pane

INC.

MODEL

YR:

the main

AND

VEHICLE

@

I.

Located in the

motor

home

driver

compartment.

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The front suspension and steering system
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,
tire wear, check the front-end alignment periodically.

if

necessary.

To

of

this vehicle was

help prevent uneven

Please note that front-end alignment after retail delivelY is

and

the owner's responsibility

is not covered under the war-

ranty.

Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or mis­aligned suspension or
tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.

Alignment can be affected by worn steering/suspension parts
or road hazards such

etc. Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle

and wear unevenly.

the right or left.

steeling components, unbalanced

as

hitting a curb, pothole, railroad track,

It

may also cause the vehicle to "pull" to

SUSPENSION

A.L1GNMENT

TIRE

BALANCE

AND

Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and will cause
annoying vibrations and uneven tread wear such
or

flat spots.

cle ride comfort decreases, the tires may need

See the Chassis Operator's/Ownel"s Guide/Manual for
more information.

Fleetwood does not sanction
any steering aid device that is not approved by our chassis

manufacturer's. Any add-on device
void the chassis manufacturer's warranty on the item or
items affected.

Any after-market steering aid device proposed for installation
must be approved

If

you see uneven tire tread wear or

or

condone the installation

of

this type will likely

by

Fleetwood Motor Home Product

as

cupping

if

the vehi-

to

be balanced.

of

Engineering before considering it for any after-market

installation on your motor home.

AFTER..-MARKET

STEERING

DEVICES

AID

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Vehicle Crash

Like any other vehicle you may drive, your motor home
can be involved in a vehicle crash, including a rollover.

be

The motor home will

be injured or killed. Drive defensively at all times.

NOT

drive

if

you are tired, have been drinking alcoholic
beverages, are under the influence
stance, or are taking any medication
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or coordination.
off the road and park in a safe area until you can drive
safely.

Vehicle Handling

Your motor home is longer, wider and higher than a typi­cal car or truck you may be accustomed to driving. Keep
this in mind
motor home. New motor home owners should take spe­cial care to learn the driving and handling characteristics
of

your vehicle in safe and familiar surroundings. The

distribution

it

will handle safely while being driven.

so

as

you become familiar with driving your

of

the weight

damaged and you and others can

of

any controlled sub-

or

drugs that may

of

your motor home is designed

DO

Pull

WARNINGS,

TERMS

CONCEPTS

SAFE

OPERATION

OF

MOTOR

AND

FOR

YOUR

HOME

» When loading the motor home, balance the load

frollt-to-rear alld side-fo-side.

» Load alld secure heavier items lower in the storage

areas than lighter items.

If

you fail to properly load your belongings and supplies,

you

wi1l

defeat the load distribution design
home, possibly leading to handling problems and a vehicle
crash.

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Vehicle Response

When you, the driver, accelerate, brake or steer the motor

If

home, it responds to these inputs.
an

emergency while driving, the way you respond to the

you are faced with

emergency and the way the motor home responds

If

becomes more critical.
motor home improperly, it will not respond

you load, alter or maintain your

as

it

did

when you first received it in an unloaded condition.

Improper loading, alteration, maintenance
er driver responses
handling problems

Vehicle Towing

to

emergency conditions call lead

and

vehicle crashes.

and

improp-

Your motor home can be equipped with a hitch designed

to allow you to tow vehicles or other loads behind your

motor home. The maximum amount

of

weight your
motor home can pull or stop is determined by the manu­facturer
Check the

of

the chassis on which your motor home is built.

Chassis Operalor's/Owner's Guide/Manual

provided by the motor home chassis manufacturer for the
limits on the weight you can

tow.

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to

If

the Chassis Operalor's/Owller's Guide/Manual does

not provide information on towing weight limits,
tow a load

of

more than 1000 pounds unless the towed

do

not

unit has a properly installed and operating supplemental

brake control system that operates with the brakes on

your motor home.

»

You

may be able to increase the weight of 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
tow more than the GTW or GCWR for the chassis under
your motor home. Again, check the

Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.

»

You

CANNOT increase the towed weight limit by changing

the size of your hitch.

additional brakes, you cannot

Chassis

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» Properly load what

» Do

» When

not

attempt to tow something that is too heavy for your

chassis.

driving
highway
ving experience when
on mountain roads will be very different from what you
experience on level ground.

signs

you

tow to avoid a vehicle crash.

in

mountainous

concerning

pulling and stopping a towed unit

areas,

grades

look

for

and

and curves. Your dri-

» State laws in the United States and provincial laws in

Canada are different concerning towing requirements and
limits. Check the laws in the areas where you anticipate
traveling.

Alterations to Your Motor Home

Many motor home owners like to add a personal touch to

their motor home. But there is a difference between
changing how your motor home looks versus how it
handles
make any type
a professional who understands the correct way to do the

alteration and how the alteration will change or affect the
stability, handling, vehicle response, and overall perfor-

mance and safety

alteration that affects vehicle handling

cause a vehicle crash,
the electrical 01'
can elldanger

Fleetwood and your chassis manufacturer stand behind
the motor home
one else.

or

responds to driver inputs.

of

alteration to your motor home, consult

of

your motor home. All improper

and

any improper alteration

LP

gas systems can cause a fire

your

motor home

as

delivered - NOT as altered by some-

If

you expect to

01' response can

and

its occupallts.

obey

to

and

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Maintenance

It is your responsibility to properly maintain your motor
home. Consult your Fleetwood and Chassis

Operafor's/Owller's Guide/Manual

for service informa­tion. See an authorized Fleetwood dealer to have your
motor home serviced

or

repaired. You, or an experienced

professional, should check all fluid levels and change

fluids and filters when needed. Tire condition and proper

inflation pressure is critical to safe operation. Keep your
vehicle properly maintained to help avoid a vehicle crash.

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 your occupants

life-threatening danger. Keep them working and respond
to them quickly.

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