Fleetwood Bounder turbo diesel 2001 Instructions Manual

2001

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No

part

of

this publication may be

in

any form or

or

by

any information storage

of

Fleetwood Enterprises, me. build the following motor homes:

Jamboree.

by

any means, electronic or mechanical, including

or

retrieval system without written

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Dream'

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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

by

electrical systems, all appliances and equipment installed

is

manufacturer,
manufacturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects or
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, npholstery or other
appearance items that may occnr prior to delivery are usually
corrected during the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or
at the dealership.

watl'auty extends to the first retail purchaser aud his transferee(s)

The
and begins on the date

is

home
demonstrator unit (whichever occurs
the following periods:

first placed into service

I. For all defects (other than structural) the watmnty extends for

a period
received
mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occnrs

warranted under normal use to

of

original retail delivery or the date the motor

as

a rental, commercial or

first). The wan'anty extends for

of

one year from such date or until the unit has

15,000 total miles of use

be

free from

as

determined by the

the

first).

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.

of

Written notice
manufactnrer not later than ten
warranty period.

The owner

Owner's Illforlllatioll

adjustments to the interior or exterior doors, LPG regulator pressure,
cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will
dealer dUling the first
adjustments are the responsibility
maintenance unless required
replacement

If

a problem occnrs which the owner believes

warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or the Fleetwood
Service Center, giving sufficient information
The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or the
Fleetwood Service Center location for warranty service.

defects must be given to the selling dealer or

(10) days after the expiration

is

responsible for normal maintenance

Package;

90 days

of

a defective part under this warranty.

however, minor adjustments (such

be

of

warranty coverage. Thereafter, such

of

the owner as normal

as

a direct result

of

is

to

resolve the matter.

of

as

described in the

performed

repair or

covered by this

by

the

as

the

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

BOUNdER

DiESEl

WARRANTY

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated
maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed

to

predelivery inspection and
correct defects in material or workmanship.

If

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

is

owner
contact the Fleetwood
provide the Fleetwood
the problem and attempts made

Upon receipt
unwilling to resolve the problem, the Fleetwood

repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or

workmanship or will take other appropriate action

required.

This

convinced is covered by the warranty, the owner should

Service Center at the address listed below and

of

notice

warranty

does

not

repair or replace any parts necessary to

Service Center with a description in writing of

to

resolve

of

a claim, where the dealer was unable or

cover:

it.

Service Center will

as

may be

to

DEALER'S

OBLICATIONS

WHEN

DOES

THE DEALER

NOT

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

MANUFACTURER'S

OBLICATIONS

WHAT

Is

NOT

1.

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

of

separate warranties
components.

2. Defects caused

a.

Abuse, misuse, negligence

b.

Failure to comply with instructions contained

Owner's Information Package;

by

the respective manufacturers

or related

to:

or

accident;

in

of

the

these

COVERED

WARRANTY

By

THIS

BOUNdER

DiESEl

WARRANTY

c. Alteration or modification
d.

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

3. Normal deterioration due to wear
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

altered.

6.

Transportation to and from dealer

Center location, loss

loss, loss of use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental,

incidental charges such
other incidental or consequential damages.

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

to

apply

This
have

you.

warranty

other

rights which

gives you specific legal rights,

of

time, inconvenience, commercial

as

vary

from

of

the motor home;

or

exposure, such

as

or

Fleetwood Service

telephone calls or hotel bills, or

or

state

limitation

to state.

and

of

yon

as

light bulbs,

has

been

incidental

may

fading

also

or

The

mannfacturer
representation
beyond those expressly

is not responsible

or

warranty

set

forth

made

in

for

by

this

any

any

dealer

warranty.

undertaking,

or

other

For Customer Service assistance, contact:

Fleetwood Motor Home Service

PO Box 5700

Riverside,
(800)

BOUNdER

CA

322-8216

DiESEl

92507

person

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde resin. 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

Ai

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

Champion International

Corporation

WARNING

product

with

throat

such problems.

is manufac-

urea-formalde-

irritation,

allergies and

ventila-

the

and

risk

This
tured with a urea-formalde­hyde resin and will release
small quantities
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and
ry
vate respiratory conditions
or
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.

Weyerhauser Corporation

WARNING

product

irritation, and may aggra-

allergies. Ventilation will

Ventilation is important for making the interior
of

your motor home comfortable. Please read

the section about ventilation and prolonged

occupancy in the

Home chapter in this

Living With Your Motor

Owner's Manllal.

is

manufac-

of

formalde-

respirato-

Ai

Irritant: This product contains
a urea-formaldehyde resin
and may release
hyde vapors in
trations. Formaldehyde can
be irritating to the eyes and
upper respiratory system
especially susceptible per­sons such as
allergies
ments. Use with adequate
ventilation. If
develop,
physician.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

WARNING

formalde-

low

concen-

those

or

respiratory ail-

symptoms

consult

of

with

your

WARNING

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

containing

with

environ-

1,1,1

to

or

the

BOUNdER

DiEsEl

We

provide you consumer information

National Fire

Protection Association (NFPA) and the

as

detailed by the

American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa­tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found
other chapters

System and Appliances chapters for other safety and

Gas

of

this OWller's Mallual. Please see the LP

operating information.

I MPORTA.NT

NOTICES

in

AJ

Do

not bring
flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire
sion may result.

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

label reads:

This
aD-PERCENT

Overfilling the
flow

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

The
range:

IF

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

LP

following label has been placed in the vehicle near

YOU

SMELL GAS:

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

Do

not touch electrical switches.

Shut off the gas supply at the container valve(s) or gas sup­ply connection.

Open doors and other ventilation openings.
Leave the area until the odor clears.
Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-

ed before using again.

gas.

or

store

DO

OF

CAPACITY.

LP

gas container can result in uncontrolled gas

WARNING

LP

gas containers, gasoline

NOT

FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN

of

its volume as

or

other

or

explo-

smoking

the

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
in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.

place to minimize vent blockage which

must

always be installed

could

with

the

the

not

in

cover
result

I MPORTA.NT

NOTICES

Ai

It is not safe to use cooking appliances

for

comfort

ances need fresh air
Before operation:

1.

Open overhead

exhaustfan,and

2.

Open window.

This warning
the cooking area to remind you
vide an adequate

combustion. Unlike homes, the amount

of oxygen supply is
size of the recreational vehicle, and
proper
cooking appliance(s) will avoid dan­gers

of
important that cooking
be used for comfort heating as the dan­ger

of

asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used
time.

WARNING

heating. Cooking appli-

for

safe operation.

vent

or

label has been located in

supply

ventilation

asphyxiation. It

of
limited due
when

is

appliances

for

long periods of

turn

to

fresh air

to

using

especially

on

pro-

for
the
the

not

WARNING

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

including

this equipment inside the

or

wood and

asphyxiation.

WARNING

LP

gas containers shall
be placed
the vehicle.
ers are equipped with safety
devices which
sive pressure by discharging
gas

to

or

stored inside

LP gas contain-

relieve exces-

the atmosphere.

not

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01

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INTROduCTioN

WARRANTiES
WARRANTY

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OWNER'S

C~Assis

SUSPENSioN

AfrER,MARkET

WARNiNGS,

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SAfETY

INfoRMATioN

ANd

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TERMS

OpERATioN

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of

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ANd

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04

CARboN

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EMERGENCY
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POWER
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ENTRy
WiNdows

WiT~

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ENTRY

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ViSORS

SHAdES

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SAFETY

MONoxidE

TowiNG

ACCESSORiES

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YOUR

LEVEliNG

SySTEM

STEP

ANd

Exir

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SYSTEM

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SCREENS

WiNdo\V(s)

CONTROl

(If

EQuiPPEd)

PRECAUTioNS

DETECTOR/ALARM

TO

YOUR

MOTOR

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ROOMS

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FoldiNq

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CHAiRS

PANEl

of

PERMANENT

(If

EQuippEd)

COMpARTMENTS

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FURNisHiNGS

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05

CONdENSATioN
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SAfETY

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PlUMbiNG

FRESH

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EXTERNAL
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DRAiNiNq

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Low
TRoubiEsHOoriN(j

LEAks

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SAFETY

PRECAUTiONS

DETECTORIAIARM

SYSTEMS

SYSTEM

FRESH

THE

ON~BoARd

THE
PUMP
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BATTERY DisCONNECT.
BATTERY INSPECTioN
BATTERY
SOlAR
SEIECTiNq A REplACEMENT BATTERy
AuxiliARY

1 20,Voh

POWER
POWER CONVERTER
GROUNd
GENERATOR
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08

AppliANCES

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FURNACE.
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STAiNS
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RubbER

ClEANiNG
CARE

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ANd

INTERiOR

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Roof

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WiNdow,

RESEAliNG

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

VENTS

ANd

Locks

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the

of

growing family

motor home owners.

you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with

of

years

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.

conforms with, or exceeds, applicable American National

Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), Canadiall Standards Association

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

Standards (FMVSS)
(EPA) and California

and Environmental Protection Agency

Air

Resources Board (CARB)

regulations. These standards and regulations establish the
plumbing, heating, electrical and other requirements for

safety. The seal attached just outside the entry door indicates

compliance with

ANSI

or CSA standards.

We

sincerely thank

It

(CSA)

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This
many features of your
motor home and includes
some instructions for its
safe
including photographs
and illustrations,
general nature
equipment and features
described
manual may be optional
or because of
ous
improvement conducted
by Fleetwood,
ble
changes may not
included.

NOTE

manual describes

use.

This

manual,

is

of

only.

Some

or

shown

in

the

continu-

program

that recent product

of

it

is

product

possi·

a

this

be

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(s)
furnished with the motor home in the

Owner's Information
Package and the motor home Chassis Operator's/Owller's
Guide/Mallual. This information outlines important areas

of
operation and maintenance for you to follow for safe,
trouble-free service from your motor home. Study these

of

materials carefully. A good working knowledge

your

motor home and how to care for it will help you enjoy many

of

miles and years

recreational living.

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In this manual, statements preceded by the following words
are

of

special significance:

AI

WARNING I

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

if

not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

AI

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
avoided, may result in damage

~I

indicates points

CAUTION I

NOTE

of

particular interest for more efficient and

if

not

to

the component or vehicle.

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

this Owner's 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.

~[

This
for recreational
short term occupancy
only.
intended
permanent housing.
of this product for long
term or permanent occu­pancy may lead
ture
or

peting,

ances
Damage or deterioration
due

pancy

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

your warranty protection.

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

NOTE

product

It

is

not designed

to

be

deterioration

finishes,

to

fabrics,

drapes,

and

long

is

not considered

the

warranty con-

is

designed

use

used as

to

prema-

of

interi-

and appli·

fixtures.

term

occu-

abuse,

in

and

or

Use

car-

the

or

this

Some equipment and features described or shown in this
manual may be optional or not available on some models.

Because

conducted by Fleetwood,

of

the continuous program

it

is

of

product improvement

possible that recent product
changes may not be included in this manual. Subsequent
refinements may be evident in the actual product.

Specifications may change without notice.

Product

information, illustrations and photography included in this

Owner's Manual were

publication, and are representative

may not

be

specific in their depiction

fabrics, interior or exterior decor or design options

as

accurate as possible at the time

of

function and

of

actual equipment,

mayor

as

installed on or in your recreational vehicle.

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The instructions included in this manual are intended

guide, and in no respect extend the responsibilities

of

as

the

a

manufacturing subsidiary, parent company or affiliates

as

beyond the standard written warranty

presented in this

manual.
All fuel and liquid capacities are approximate and

dimensions are nominal. Fleetwood has designed its
recreational vehicles to provide a variety

of

uses for its

customers. Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,

storage and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for

selecting the proper combination

of

loads to ensure that the

recreational vehicle's capacities are not exceeded.

Your motor home is covered by one
comprehensive warranty programs in the
refer to the warranty in the front
your rights and obligations,
obligations
section carefully.

of

the dealer and manufacturer. Please read this

You

will be better informed in case you

as

of

the most

RV

industry. Please

of

this manual. It explains

well

as

the rights and

have a warranty-related problem, and your dealer will be

If

better able to get you on the road again.
questions about the warranty

01' what it does or does not

you have any

cover, please contact your dealer.

WARRANTIES

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

for a particular appliance or component, contact your dealer.

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You

will automatically receive
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

Fleetwood service center.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before

shipment.

Your dealer is responsible
complete predelivelY inspection
specified

in the Ownercare

an

OlVllercare

it

available when contacting a

for

of

the

1Il0tor

deTivelY

checkout.

Card several

pelforming a

home as

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 not be responsible

end

alignment after this predelivelY inspection is

for

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 or service concern about the chassis

of

portion

your vehicle please be 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

If

arrangements with their service department.

if

unsure
your Fleetwood dealer

the concern is chassis related, feel free to contact

to

assist you.

you are

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If, for some reason, a problem

is

not handled

to

satisfaction:

1.

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

2.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved
satisfaction by your
Service
manual. Please contact the one nearest you.

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory
representative will be
might arise.
please send a letter describing the circumstances to:

to

help the service department resolve the

local dealer, contact the Fleetwood

Center. The locations are listed in the back of this

able to solve any problem which

If their combined efforts are not satisfactory,

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

dealership, giving them

Inc.

Motor Home Division

PO Box 7638 Riverside,

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

warranty card.

serial number

to

the entry door, and on your

CA

92513-7638

is

located

on

your

to

the

an

your

4.

If

you

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

telephone

number:

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs

If

or parts while you are on the road.

repaired

by

a non-authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood

your motor home is

dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially any parts that
are replaced. These parts will usually have to be returned to

be

your dealer before you can

If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

Information Package. When contacting any

reimbursed for their cost.

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.

WARRANTY

SERVICE

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If

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

(NHTSA)

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

in addition to notifying the Fleetwood Service

Center at 1-800-322-8216.

If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open

tigation, and
of

vehicles,

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety

if

it finds that a safety defect exists in a group

it

may order a recall and remedy campaign.

Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in

Washington,

D.C.) or write

U.S. Department of Transportation

or

death, you should immediately

to:

NHTSA

400 Seventh St. SW

Washington, DC

20590

an

inves-

REPORTING

SAFETY

DEFECTS

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

and the Chassis Operator's Manual are 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.

understand the safety

Be sure

you

read all this information

and

operating instructions included

and

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 receives all the material

in

this package.

OWNER'S

INFORMATION

PACI{AGE

.II NOTE I

If

your

Owner's
Package does not contain these
items, even
motor home
write Fleetwood and request the
desired

Fleetwood
PO

Box
Riverside,
(800) 322·8216

if

"used," please call

or

missing information.

Motor

5700

CA

Information

you purchased your

Home

Service

92507

or

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Several numbers are used

to

identify the vehicle and

components used on the vehicle.

The V.I.N. or
identification

Vehicle Identification Number is the

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.

The F.I.N. or Fleetwood Identificatioll 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 ordering

parts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

(sample)

FEDERAL

MFDBY:

DATE

MFD:

INC

VEH

DATE OF VEH

GVWR:
FRONT

GAWR:

INTERMEOIATE

GAWR:

GAWR

REAR:

GAWR

COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND

REAR:

This

vehicle

Vehicle

Safety

shown

above:

V.l.N.

TYPE

VEHICLE:

The

tires

and

have

been

replacement

and

minimum

CERTIFICATION

MFD

BY:

MFD:

WITH:

TIRES

WITH:

TIRES

WITH:

TIRES

conforms

to

all

Standards

MULTI·PURPDSE

wheels

equipped

tires

load

applicable

in

effect

with

sizes

with

installed

must

requirements.

KGS

(

KGS

(

AT:

I

KGS

(

AT:

(

KGS

(

AT:

(

KGS

(

on

the

PASSENGER

and

this

vehicle

meet

U.S.

Federal

date

ratings

by

the

LBS)

LBS)
KPA

COLO

PSI)

LBS)
KPA

COLD

PSI)
LBS)

KPA

COLD

PSI)

LBS)

Molor

of

manufacture

VEHICLE

designated

Fleetwood.

same

specifications

TAG

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

DUAL

RIMS

SINGLE

above

W15·0016

Any

,----

@

This

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

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

tag

is

located

.

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OF
PLAN

,--

F.I.N.

MFD.1D.NO.
DATE

Located
door
motor

~

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

I DENTI FICATION

(sample)

BAR CODE

on

the

left

top

FLltiirWci5ii

MOTOR

APPROVAL

OF

MFA.

on

or

on

home.

HOMES

NO.

MO:

the left

exterior left front side

CHASSIS

VEHICLE

of

the

instrument

INC.

MODEL

YR:

of

the main

entry

of

AND

@

pane

the

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

checked and adjusted,

tire wear, check the front-end alignment periodically.

Please note that front-end alignment after retail delivery is
the owner's responsibility
warranty.

Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or

misaligned suspension or steering components, unbalanced

tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.

Alignment can be affected by worn steering/suspension 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.
the right or left.

to

your personal needs, have the alignment

if

necessary.

and

It

may also cause the vehicle to "pull" to

To

is /lot covered under the

of

this vehicle was

help prevent uneven

SUSPENSION

ALIGNMENT

Tlln

BA.LANCE

AND

Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and will cause

as

annoying vibrations and uneven tread wear such

If

or flat spots.
vehicle ride comfort decreases, the tires may need to be
balanced.

See the Chassis Operafor's/Owner's Guide/Manual for
more information.

Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the installation
any steering aid device that
manufacturer's. Any add-on device
chassis manufacturer's warranty on the item or items
affected.

you see uneven tire tread wear or

is

not approved by our chassis

of

this type may void the

cupping

if

the

of

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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.
The motor home will be damaged and you and others can
be injured or killed. Drive defensively at all times.

NOT

drive

if

you are tired, have been drinking alcoholic
beverages, are under the influence
substance, or are taking any medication or dmgs that may

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
Keep this
your motor home. New motor home owners should take
special care to learn the driving and handling
characteristics
surroundings. The distribution
motor home
being driven.

huck you may be accustomed to driving.

in

mind

as

you become familiar with driving

of

your vehicle in safe and familiar

is

designed so it will handle safely while

of

any controlled

of

the weight

of

your

DO

Pull

WARNINGS,
TERMS

CONCEPTS

SAFE

OPERATION

OF

MOTOR

AND

FOR

YOUR

HOME

» Whell loading the motor home, balallce the load

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

» Load alld secure heavier items lower ill the storage

areas

If

you fail to properly load your belongings and supplies,

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

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of

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Vehicle

Response

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

If

home, it responds to these inputs.

you are faced with

an emergency while driving, the way you respond to the
emergency and the way the motor home responds
becomes more critical.
motor home improperly, it will not respond

If

you load, alter or maintain your

as

it did

when you first received it in an unloaded condition.

Improper loading, alteration, maintenance

improper driver responses
lead

to

handling problems

Vehicle

Towing

Your motor home can

to

emergency conditions can

and

vehicle crashes.

be

equipped with a hitch designed

and

to allow you to tow vehicles or other loads behind your

of

motor home. The maximum amount
motor home can pull
manufacturer

of

or

stop is determined by the

the chassis on which your motor home is

weight your

built. Check the Chassis Operator's/Owner's

Guide/Manual

provided by the motor home chassis

manufacturer for the limits on the weight you can tow.

If

the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual does

not provide information on towing weight limits, do not
tow a load

of

more than 1000 pounds unless the towed
unit has a properly installed and operating supplemental
brake control system that operates with the brakes on
your motor home.

»

You

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may be able
by properly installing on the towed load a supplemental
brake control system that operates with your motor home's
braking system. Even with additional brakes, you cannot
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.

to

increase the weight of any towed load

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» Properly load what you tow

» Do

» When

not

attempt to tow something that is too heavy for your

chassis.

driving
highway
driving experience when
on mountain roads
experience on level ground.

signs

in

mountainous

concerning

will be very different from what you

to

avoid a vehicle crash.

areas,

grades

pulling and stopping a towed unit

look

for

and obey

and curves. Your

» 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
handles or responds to driver inputs.

make any type

of

alteration to your motor home, consult
a professional who understands the
alteration and how the alteration will change or affect the
stability, handling, vehicle response, and overall

performance and safety

of

your motor home.

improper alteration that affects vehicle handling or
response can calise a vehicle crash,
alteration to the electrical or

and

a fire
occupants.

can endanger

Fleetwood, your chassis and other

LP

your

motor home

manufacturers stand behind the motor home

-

NOT

as

altered by someone else.

If

you expect

COlTect

and

way to

An

allY

improper

gas systems call calise

and

its

as

delivered

it

to

do

the

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Maintenance

It

is your responsibility to properly maintain your motor

home. Consult your Fleetwood and

Chassis
Opemtor's/Owller's Guide/Mallual and other Owner's
Information

Package materials for service information.

See an authorized Fleetwood dealer to have your motor

You,

home serviced or repaired.

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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2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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Transmission Shifter Control
Level Indicator
Mirror
Air Dump Control
Clearance Light Switch
Cup Holder

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