Fleetwood Coronado Owner's Manual

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1992

FULL ONE-YEAR 115,000 MILE

...---WARRANTy---

....

FOR

MOTOR

HOMES

MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES

OF

FLEETWOOD

ENTERPRISES,

INC.

SOLD

IN

THE

UNITED

STATES

AND

CANADA

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

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

manufacturing defects

in

material

or

workmanship.

The

warranty

extends

to

the

first

retail

purchaser

and

his

transferee(s)

and

begins

on

the

date

of

original

retail

delivery or

the

date

the

motor

home

is

first

place

Into

service

as a rental,

commercial

or

demonstrator unit

(whichever

occurs

first).

The

warranty

extends

for a period

of

one

year

from

such

date

or

until

the

unit

has

received

15,000

total

miles

of

use

as

determined

by

the

mileage

shown

on

the

odometer

(whichever

occurs

first).

Written

notice

of

defects

must

be

given

to

the

selling dealer or the manufacturer

not

later

than

ten

(10)

days

after

the

expiration

of

the

warranty

period.

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

The

owner

Is

responsible

for

normal

maintenance

as

described

in

the

Owner's

Manual;

however,

minor

adjustments

(such

as

adjustments

to

the

interior

or exterior

doors,

LP

regulator

pressure,

cabinet

latches,

TV

antenna

control,

etc.)

will

be

periormed

by

the

dealer

during

the

first

90

days

of

warranty

coverage.

Thereafter,

such

adjustments

are

the

responsibility

of

the

owner

as

normal

maintenance

unless

required

as a direci

result

of

repair

or

replace-

ment

of a

defective

part

under

this

warranty.

If a

problem

occurs

which

the

owner

believes

Is

covered

by

this

warranty,

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

iocatlon

for warranty

service.

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

By

agreement

with

the

manufacturer,

the

dealer

is

obligated

to

maintain

the

motor

home

prior to

retail

sale,

to

periorm a detailed

predellvery

inspection

and

to

repair

or

replace

any

parts

necessary

to

correct defects

in

material

or

workmanship.

WHEN THE

DEALER

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

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

manufacturer

with

a description

in

writing

of

the

problem

and

attempts

made

to

resolve

it.

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

OBLIGATIONS

Upon

receipt

of

notice

of a claim,

where

the

dealer

was

unable

or

unwilling

to

resolve

the

problem,

the

manufacturing

plant

will

repair or

replace

any

parts

necessary

to

correct

defects

In

material

or

workmanship,

or wititake other appropriate

action

as

may

be

required.

WHEN THE

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

If

the

representatives

of

the

manufacturing

plant

are

unable

to

resolve

the

problem

and

the

owner

is

convinced

that it

is

covered

by

this

warranty,

the

owner

should

call

the

toll-free

number

listed

below

to

describe

the

problem

and

the

attempts

made

to

resolve

It.

WHAT

IS

NOT

COVERED

BY

THE

EXPRESS

WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY DOES

NOT

COVER:

1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN). TIRES AND BATTERIES. WHICH ARE COVERED BY THE
SEPARATE WARRANTIES

OF

THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS

OF

THESE 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;

C. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION

OFTHE

MOTOR HOME;

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. CARPET WEAR. ETC.

4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS. 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 LOCATION. LOSS

OF

TIME. INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL

LOSS, LOSS

OF

USE. TOWING CHARGES. BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR

HOTEL BILLS. OR OTHER INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW

THE EXCLUSION

OR

LIMITATION

OF

INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SO

THE ABOVE

LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

MAY

NOT

APPLY

TO

YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES

YOU

SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND

YOU

MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS

WHICH

VARY

FROM

STATE TO STATE.

THE

MANUFACTURER IS

NOT

RESPONSIBLE FORANYUNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION ORWARRANTYMADEBY

ANY

DEALER OROTHER

PERSON

BEYOND THOSE

EXPRESSLY

SET

FORTH

IN THIS WARRANTY.

Brand Name;

_______________

_

Model;

___________

_

Serial No.

______

_

MANUFACTURING

PLANT:

CORPORATE

HEADQUARTERS:

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

Box 7300
Riverside, CA 92523
From California:

(800) 442·4804

From Outside

of

California: [phone]

printed

in

U.S.A.

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING

LP

GAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

GAS APPLIANCES

The

manufacturer

of

this

recreational

vehicle

is

required

to

furnish

the

following

consumer

information

as

provided

by

the

National

Fire

Protection

Association

and

the

American

National

Standards

Institute.

The

information

and

warnings

found

here

may

also

be

found

in

other

chapters

of

this

Owner's

Manual.

Please

see

chapters

titled

"LP

GAS

SYSTEM"

and

"APPLIANCES"

for

other

safety

and

operating

information.

WARNING

LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TO THE
ATMOSPHERE.

;

WARNING

IT

IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING APPLIANCES NEED

FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATION:

1.

OPEN OVERHEAD VENT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN, AND

2.

OPEN WINDOW.

THIS WARNING

LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED IN THE COOKING AREA TO REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN

ADEQUATE

SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES, THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY

IS

LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING

THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT

IS

ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION
IS

GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE

IS

USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

WARNING

PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL
NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREA­TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.

WARNING

DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.

A warning

label has been located nearthe LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S)

TO

MORE

THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.

Overtilling

the

LP

gas

container

can

result

in

uncontrolled

gas

flow

which

can

cause

fire

or

explosion. A properly

filled

container

will

contain

approximately

80

percent

of

its

volume

as

liquid

LP

gas.

The

following

label

has

been

placed

in

the

vehicle

near

the

range:

IF

YOU

SMELL

GAS:

1.

Extinguish

any

open

flames,

pilot

lights

and

all

smoking

materials.

2.

Do

not

touch

electrical

switches.

3.

Shut

off

the

gas

supply

at

the

tank

valve(s)

or

gas

supply

connection.

4.

Open

doors

and

other

ventilating

openings.

5.

Leave

the

area

until

odor

clears.

6.

Have

the

gas

system

checked

and

leakage

source

corrected

before

using

again.

LP

gas

regulators

must

always

be

installed

with

the

diaphragm

vent

facing

downward.

Regulators

that

are

not

in

compartments

have

been

equipped

with a protective

cover.

Make

sure

that

regulator

vent

faces

downward

and

the

cover

is

kept

in

place

to

minimize

vent

blockage

which

could

result

in

excessive

gas

pressure

causing

fire

or

explosion.

i~

i-

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used
in the production of 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.

Foryour information, we are reproducing

samples of statements which have

been provided to us by our

suppliers.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY

IN

SOME

PEOPLE CAUSE

HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,

AND AGGRAVATION

OF

ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,

SUCH AS

ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE

RISK OF SUCH PROBLEMS.

Champion

International

Corporation

WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-

DEHYDE

RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS

IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH

ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

IF

SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Georgia~Pacjfic

Corporation

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED 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. VENTILA-

TION WILL

REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.

Weyerhaeuser

Company

Ventilation is important

in

maintaining a comfortable environment and we

direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained

in

your

Owner's Manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS

Introduction

Warranties ............................................................. 1

Reporting

Owner's Information Package ............................... 3

Chassis

Driver's

Driver's

On The Road ............................................................. 7

Motor Home Loading ............................................. 7

Carrying Capacity ................................................ 7

Loading Tips ........................................................ 8

Determining Your Motor Home Load ................... 8

Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home .................... 8

Tires ....................................................................... 9

Tire Inflation ......................................................... 9

Tire Replacement ................................................. 9

............................................................... 1

Safety Defects ....................................... 2

& Vehicle Identification Information ......... 3

Controls Ford ............................................. 4 Dinette Conversion ............................................ 17

Controls Chevrolet .................................... 5

If You Get A Flat Tire ........................................... 9

Spare Tire Carrier ................................................ 9

Changing A Flat Tire ............................................ 9

Towing A Vehicle ................................................. 1 0

And Seat Belts ........................................... 10

Seats

Driver/Passenger Seats ..................................... 10

Seat Belts ........................................................... 1 0

Child Restraint ................................................... 10

Driving & Parking ................................................. 10

Rear View Video Monitor .....................................

Fuel & Fuel Systems ...........................................

Fuel Fill .............................................................. 12

Fuel Types & Vapor Lock ................................... 12

General Chassis Topics ...................................... 12

Variable Speed Engine Fan ................................. 12

Exhaust

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ................. 12

Carbon Monoxide Detector ................................ 13

Emergency Towing .............................................. 13

Living With Your Motor

Automatic

Manual Entry Steps ............................................. 15

Power Entry
Entry Assist
Entry Doors

Windows .............................................................. 15

Emergency Exit Window .................................... 16

Power

Side Slider Windows .......................................... 16·

Remote Mirror Control ......................................... 16

System Heat .......................................... 12

Home

............................... 15

Leveling System ................................. 15

Steps ............................................... 15

Handle ............................................. 15

& Screens ........................................ 15

Windows ................................................. 16

11
11

Sun Visors ........................................................... 16

Mini-Blinds ........................................................... 16

Woven Wood

Storage ................................................................ 16

Exterior Compartments ...................................... 16

Interior Storage .................................................. 17

Interior & Furnishings ......................................... 17

Sofa Conversion ................................................ 17

Folding Doors/Dividers ....................................... 18

Interior Lighting .................................................. 18

Overhead Vents ................................................. 18

Folding Chairs .................................................... 18

Monitor

Effects of Long Term Occupancy ........................ 18

Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ............. 19

Safety ........................................................... 19

Fire

Fire Safety Precautions ...................................... 19

Smoke Detector ................................................. 20

Plumbing

Fresh Water System ............................................

City Water Connection .......................................

Filling The Water Tank .......................................

Water Pump ....................................................... 22

Water Filter ........................................................ 22

Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System ........ 22

Leaks ................................................................. 22

Sanitizing The Fresh Water System .................. 23

Exterior Shower ................................................. 23

Water Purifier System ....................................... 23

Waste Water

Toilet .................................................................. 23

Draining The Holding Tanks .............................. 23

Holding Tank Care ............................................. 25

Electrical

Chassis

Chassis Bulbs & Fuses ...................................... 27

12-Volt Coach System ......................................... 27

Battery Disconnect ............................................. 27

Battery Inspection & Care .................................. 27

Battery Charging ................................................ 28

Selecting A Replacement Battery ...................... 28

120-Volt System .................................................. 28

Power Converter ................................................ 28

Power Inverter .................................................... 28

Ground Fault Interrupter ....................................

Coach Fuses

Generator ............................................................ 29

Shades .......................................... 16

Panel ...................................................... 18

Systems

Systems

Electrical System ................................... 27

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

System ........................................... 23

................................................. 27

& Circuit Breakers ......................... 29

21
21

21
21

28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Generator Fuel Supply ........ , .............................. 29 120/12-Volt TV ................................................... 39

Generator Operation ........... , .............................. 29 TV Antenna ........................................................ 39

Generator Operating

Safety Precautions ........... 29 TV Ghosts &

FM

Flutter ..................................... 39

Electrical System Wiring ...................................... 30 Miscellaneous Appliances ................................... 39

LP Gas

System

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

31

LP

Gas Safety Precautions .................................

31

System Components ........................................... 32

Maintenance ...........................................................

.41

Exterior ................................................................

41

Stains .................................................................

41

Hoses ................................................................. 32

LP

Gas Regulator .............................................. 32

Using

LP

Gas At Low Temperatures ................... 33

Filling LP Gas Tank ............................................. 33

LP

Gas System Leak Checks .............................. 33

LP

Leak Detector ................................................. 34

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances & Equipment ........... 35

Windows, Door, Vents & Locks ..........................

41

Rubber

Roof

System ......................................... 42

Cleaning Care .................................................... 42

Sealant Renewal ............................................... 42

Door, Window,

Roof

& Molding Resealing ........ .42

Interior ................................................................. 42

Upholstery & Drapes ......................................... .42

Appliances

.............................................................. 37 Cutting Block ...................................................... 43

Water Heater ....................................................... 37 Counter Tops ..................................................... 43

Water Heater By-Pass Valve ............................. 37 Walls & Ceiling Panels ...................................... .43

Refrigerator .......................................................... 37 Bathtub & Plastic Shower Stall ......................... .43

Three-Way Automatic Refrigerator .................... 37 Floors

& Carpeting ............................................ .43

Acrylic Refrigerator Door Panels ........................ 37 Engine Access ................................................... 43

Furnace ................................ " ............................. 38

Maintenance

Checklist

.......................................... 43

Range .................................................................. 38

Range Exhaust Hood .......................................... 38

Air Conditioner ..................................................... 38

Dual

Air

Conditioners ......................................... 38

Entertainment Equipment .................................... 38

.120-Volt

TV&

VCR ............................................ 38

120-Volt VCR ..................................................... 39

Motor

Home

Storage ............................................. .45

Storage

Checklists ............................................... 45

Short-Term Storage .......................................... .45

Long-Term Storage ............................................ 46

Winterization ........................................................ 46

Water System Winterizing .................................. 46

Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage ...... .48

Maintenance

Chart ................................................ 50

2

The materials in your Owner's Information Package
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on the various
motor home. Warranty registration cards for these items
should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after
you take
operating instructions for a
your

You
proximately 3-4 weeks after delivery of your new motor
home. This
motor home
sidiary
service, present this card to the

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your
complete pre delivery inspection of the chassis and all

motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists supplied
manufacturers. You
completed

motor

As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home,

noting and correcting any steering
delivery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES WILL

NOT

MENT AFTER

DONE.

You
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized
dealer. The service department at any of the locations
listed
dealer

If,
satisfaction:

delivery of your motor home. If you do not have

dealer.

will automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-

location. If your motor home ever needs warranty

home

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-

should return your motor home to the selling dealer

at the back of this manual can help you find a

in

your area.

for some reason, a problem is not handled to your

appliances and components in your

particular appliance, contact

plastic card is imprinted with your name, the

serial number, and manufacturing sub-

dealer.

dealer is responsible for performing a

by the motor home and chassis

should

checklists

is

delivered

THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS

from

to

receive a

your
you.

Fleetwood motor home

copy

of

these

dealer

when

problems before

your

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the
factory representative will be
problem which might arise. If their combined
efforts are not satisfactory,
describing the circumstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.

Consumer Affairs Department

P.O.

Box 7300 Riverside, CA 9252

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

door.

4.

If you wish to call for assistance, please use

toll-free telephone numbers:

these

California: [phone]

From

From Outside

California: [phone]

able to solve any

please send a letter

serial number is

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash
immediately
Administration (NHTSA)
wood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
in individual problems between you, your dealer or
Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123
Washington, D.C.) or write to:

or

could cause injury or death, you should

inform the National Highway Traffic Safety

in

addition to notifying Fleet-

it

may open an

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

involved

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

Washington,

of

Transportation

DC 20590.

in

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly
with the manager and/or owner of the dealer­ship, giving them

service department

2.

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved
to your satisfaction
the manufacturing subsidiary service
The locations are listed in this manual. Please
contact the one nearest you.

an

opportunity to help the

resolve the matter for you.

by

your local dealer, contact

facility.

You

can also obtain other information about motor

vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the
growing

family of motor home owners.

We

sincerely

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

years of carefree,

pleasant traveling and vacationing.
Your motor home conforms with, or exceeds, theAmeri­can

National Standards InstituteA119.2, CSAStandard
Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These standards es­tablish the plumbing, heating, electrical and other re­quirements for

quality and safety. Compliance with ANSI
and CSA standards is indicated by the seal attached just
outside the entry door.

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 important areas of mainte-

nance and provides a maintenance

schedule for you to

follow for safe, trouble free service from your motor

home.

Study these instructions carefully before you
operate the motor home forthe first time. Agood working
knowledge of your motor home and how to care for it

will

help

you enjoy many miles and years of recreational

living.

NOTE:

This manual describes many features

of

your

motor home

and

includes instructions

for its safe use. This manual, including photo-

graphs

and

illustrations, is

of

a general nature

only. Some equipment

and

features described

or

shown

in

this manual

may

be optional. Be-

cause

of

the continuous program

of

product

improvement conducted

by

Fleetwood,

it

is

possible that recent product changes may not
be included.

The

instructions included

in

this

manual are intended as a guide, and

in

no way

extend the responsibilities

of

the manufacturing

subsidiary, parent company

or

affiliates beyond

the standard written warranty as presented

in

this manual.

1

INTRODUCTION

In

this manual, statements preceded by the following

words are of special significance:

"WARNING"

means that there is the possibility

of

personal injury to yourself and others.

"CAUTION"

means thatthere is the possibility

of damage to the vehicle.
"NOTE"

indicates points of particular interest

for more efficient and convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these statements while

you read this manual.

NOTE:

This product is designed for recrea-

tional use

and

short term occupancy only. It is

not designed

or

intended to

be

used as perma-

nent housing. Use

of

this product for long term

or

permanent occupancy

may

lead to prema-

ture deterioration

of

interior finiShes, fabrics,

carpeting, drapes,

and

appliances

and

fixtures.

Damage

or

deterioration due

to

long term occu-

pancy

is

not

considered normal,

and

will under

the terms

of

the warranty constitute misuse,

abuse,

or

neglect, thereby reducing

your

war­ranty protection. Before considering this motor
home for long term occupancy, consult the
relevant sections

in

this manual.

If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte­nance,

or

service, please contact your dealer immedi-

ately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service

or

Sales Department will handle any normal problems

which might occur.

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre­hensive warranty programs

in

the

RV

industry. Please
refer to the warranty in the front of this manual. It
explains

your rights and obligations, as well as the rights

and

obligations of 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 beUer able to get you on the road again. If
you have any questions about the warranty or what it
does or does not cover,

please contact your dealer.

3

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about your

motor home and its equipment and systems. This
Owner's Manual is
does not cover every possible detail of equipment and
options
booklets and instructional material
will help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot
those items. Be sure you read all this information and

understand the safety and operating instructions
cluded
maintenance instructions to insure full warranty cover­age. If you ever decide to sell ortrade your motor home,

be sure the new owner gets
package.

installed

in

the package. Additionally, you must follow all

in

the package. Since this manual

on

or

in

your motor home, there are

in

the package that

all the material

in

in-

this

CHASSIS AND

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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

Identification Number is the

completed vehicle and is the number of the vehicle

registration. The V.LN. is found on the DOT certification
tag attached to the
compartment. Refer to this information when ordering

parts from the chassis manufacturer or chassis
service center. The Fleetwood Identification Number

(F.LN.) is
door or

Use this number when ordering parts through your

Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

located on the tag just outside the main entry

on

the outside left front side of the motor home.

left sidewall of the motor home driver

vehicle. The V.LN. or Vehicle

legal identification of the

dealer

4

CORONADO INSTRUMENT PANEL

CHEVROLET CHASSIS

1.

Instrument

Consult the operator's manual for details

2.

Radio Mode Switch

Switches
and the coach battery.

3.

Air

Conditioner Outlet

4.

Heater &

5.

Cigarette Lighter

6.

RadiolTape Player

7.

Generator Start/Stop Switch

B.

Generator

9.

Headlights

Cluster

power to the radio between the chassis battery

Air

Conditioner Controls

Hour

Meter

on

instruments.

10.

Auxiliary

The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach
battery (see
the motor home engine if the chassis battery

when engine starts.

engine will not crank. Sufficient cranking charge may

The Auxiliary Start System has no effect

vehicle alternator

NOTE:

batteries,
center.

Start Switch

"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter) to start

charged.

Simultaneously push button and turn ignition

If

both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the

restored to the coach batteries by plugging in to
external 110V AC electrical source or by running the
generator.

except to

be
chapter).

aid

in

starting the motor home engine. If the

is

operating properly, the batteries will

recharged while driving (see "ELECTRICAL

If

extended
see

normal

an

authorized

driving

Fleetwood

does

not

motor

recharge

key.

Release

on

the vehicle

SYSTEM"

the

home

is

dis-

be
an

seNice

11. Luggage Compartment

12.

Utility

Li

ght Switch

Light

Switch

CORONADO INSTRUMENT PANEL

FORD CHASSIS

5

1.

Instrument

Consult the operator's manual for details

2.

Radio Mode Switch

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

3.

Air

Conditioner

4. Heater

5.

Cigarette

6.

RadlofTape Player

7.

Generator Start/Stop Switch

8.

Generator

9.

Overdrive Indicator

10. Wiper

Cluster

&

Air

Conditioner

Lighter

Hour

Indicator

Outlet

Meter

Light

Light

Controls

on

instruments.

12. Headlights

13.

Auxiliary

The Auxiliary Start System permits using the coach

battery (see "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" chapter) to

start the motor home engine if the chassis battery

discharged.

Simultaneously push button and turn ignition
Release when engine starts.

If both the chassis and coach batteries are dead, the

engine
be
external
generator.

The
except to aid
vehicle
will
SYSTEM" chapter).

NOTE: If extended normal driving does not recharge
the

home

Start Switch

will not crank. Sufficient cranking charge may

restored tothe coach batteries by plugging in to

11

OV

AC

electrical source or by running the

Auxiliary Start System has no effect

in

starting the motor home engine. If the

alternator

be

recharged while driving (see "ELECTRICAL

batteries, see an authorized Fleetwood motor

service

is

center.

operating properly, the batteries

on

is

key.

an

the vehicle

11.

Windshield WiperiWasher Switch

14. Luggage Compartment

15.

Utility

Light

Switch

Light

Switch

7

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Your motor home chassis is designed to carry a certain
maximum
of the empty motor home

belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and anything

else that may be

The maximum
signed is
ING (GVWR). Modifications to your motor home, i.e.,
changing tires
way increase the GVWR.

Another critical weight factor is the GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING
a specific
GAWR. The GAWR's do not necessarily add up to the
GVWR.

The GVWR and the GAWR for your motor home are
shown on the certification tag posted on the driver's door
or in the driver's compartment.

load. This load includes everything: the weight

itself, all occupants and their

in

or

attached to the motor home.

load for which the motor home is de-

called the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT

or

spring load capacities, will not in any

(GAWR). This is the maximum weight

axle

is

designed to carry. Each axle has its own

RAT-

WARNING

DO

NOT

EXCEED THE RATED

>';

THE MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED
OF

ANY

AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OR

GAWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME

DUCE YOUR
CAN

CAUSE
CHARACTERISTICS
SAFETY HAZARD.

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
capacity
motor home empty, and subtracting this weight from the
GVWR.

placed on the axles. The allowable carrying

of

the motor home is found by weighing the

WARRANTY

UNDESIRABLE

AND

MAY CREATE A

LOAD

WILL

PROTECTION,

HANDLING

OF

LOAD

RE-

ON

Carrying

During the design and development of Fleetwood motor
homes, the number and size of storage compartments,
the
positions are maximized for

you fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage compart-

ments and cupboards to maximum

available

home will be

way Traffic Safety Administration figures, a

occupant weighs 150 pounds. Additionally, each gallon

of gasoline weighs six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon

of water weighs over eight pounds (8.3 Ibs.).

You

which the motor home will be used for each trip. The

number of passengers and

affect the amount of water and cargo that you can carry

(See

ger capacity for camping use and the passenger capac-

ity for day use are shown on a permanent
driver's area
passenger capacity for camping provides
cargo capacity for trips taking more than one day. The
passenger capacity for day use provides
capacity for trips or activities not
stays. For
amount of water carried and
normally carried for camping in order to provide carrying
capacity

The number of seat
the number
extra
seats while travelling. It is not safe to exceed the labeled
passenger capacity unless the axle loadings and total
weight are checked against their ratings on a public
scale. (See

Load").

Capacity

liquid tank capacities and number

seating positions with passengers, the motor

are responsible for analyzing the conditions under

"Loading

example, it may be necessary to reduce the

for.

of

locations, if provided, are to permit a choice

THE ROAD

of

belted seating

value and convenience. If

volume and fill all

overloaded. According to National High-

vehicle

placement of cargo will

Tips").

or

adjacent to the main entry door. The

the additional day use passengers.

passengers permitted by the label. These

"Determining

For convenience, the passen-

label in the

reasonable

less cargo

involving overnight

unload some cargo items

belt locations may be greater than

And

Distributing

Your

of

8

i--

Thoughtful consideration of the weight placed
motor home can

Greater choice of seating and storage
Safe operation, including improved handling

characteristics and ride comfort

Better

fuel mileage and reduced tire wear

NOTE: Carrying capacities

yield important benefits:

of

your motor home

are specified on a label affixed to the inside

a wardrobe door.

installed options.

The

label includes all factory

If

other equipment such as
leveling jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are
installed after the motor home leaves the

tory,

the

weight

tracted from the total
cargo carrying capacities.
the tongue weight
tracted from the total

of

these items must be sub-

of

the passenger and

If

you tow a trailer,

of

the trailer must be sub-

of

the passenger and

cargo carrying capacities.

Loading

Tips

Do not load heavy items

Secure and brace items so they won't move

during

Do not load heavy items near either end of the

motor home or

travel, thereby shifting the load.

on

in

upper cabinets.

the rear bumper.

in

fac-

of

the

flashlight, highway warning devices, and an electric

cord with

light.

WARNING

DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS CON-

TAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAM-

MABLE
HOME.

Determining
Your

Motor

If the loaded weight of your motor home exceeds the
GVWR, you will have to remove items to bring theweight
down to
on any
redistribute cargo to bring the weight down to or
the GAWR.

Weighing
Refer to your

station. The
determine whether your loaded motor home (complete
with cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is within
GAWR and
station, the attendant
positioning of the motor home on the

1 . Center the front wheels on the scale platform and take

a reading. This is the front GrossAxle Weight (Reading

1

).

LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR

THE CONTAINERS MAY LEAK.

And

Distributing

Home

or

below the GVWR. If the loaded axle weight

axle exceeds the GAWR, you will have to

Your Loaded

following weighing procedure will help you

GVWR limits. When you arrive at a weigh

Load

below

Motor

local directory to locate a public weigh

will guide you through the correct

Home

scales.

Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side

wheel loads as equal a possible.

Carry

only as much water as needed for travel

use or to balance the load.

Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks

before traveling.

WARNING

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

DITION OF RACKS NOT SPECIFIED

MANUFACTURER

EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES WILL REDUCE
YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE AND MAY

CAUSE PERSONAL INJURYOR PROPERTY

DAMAGE

Make a
home.
stored, and will
emergency items
clude a fire extinguisher, tools, first aid kit, rain gear,

loading diagram of your properly loaded motor

It will help you locate where specific items are

help speed the loading process. Store

TO CARRY ADDITIONAL

in

a readily accessible location. In-

BY

AD-

BY THE

2.

Center the entire vehicle (all axles) on the scale and
take a reading. This
ing 2).

is

the Gross Vehicle Weight (Read-

9

Ie

3.

Center the rear wheels
reading. This reading
(Reading 3).

4.

Compare Reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle.

If

the reading exceeds the GVWR rating, you will have

to reduce the

5.

If Reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehicle,
check Readings 1 and 3 to verify that each is less than

its respective GAWR.
redistribute the

6.

For a tag axle, center both rear axles
platform
both the rear (tag) and the intermediate (drive) GAWRs.

total vehicle load.

load and reweigh.

and take a reading. Compare with the sum of

on

the platform and take a

is

the rear Gross Axle Weight

If either exceeds the GAWR,

on

the scale

WARNING

FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,

CHECK
SPARE) OFTEN.
TO

PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND

DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.

FOLLOW
TIONS

MANUAL.

NOTE:

They could work loose during driving.

Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at

least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity.
tire

dealer. The original equipmenttires supplied
motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross
Federal Certification
the driver's seat.

If

You Get a Flat Tire

In

case of sudden tire failure, avoid heavy brake appli­cation. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly
a firm
hazard

TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDING THE

PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION

INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK

THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-

IN

THE

CHASSIS

Check the wheel covers periodically.

axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated on the

Tag

located on the sidewall near

and move slowly to a safe, off-road place. Park on

level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn on the

flasher system.

OPERATOR'S

Consult your

on

your

Periodically reweigh your motor home. Loading and

weight patterns will change according to use.

TIRES

Your motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circurnstances and with proper maintenance,

should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free

you
service.

Tire

Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres­sure must
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section
manual for information on maintenance, inflation pres­sure, and tire care.

be

maintained. Properly inflated tires also

in

your chassis operator's

Spare Tire Carrier

The spare tire may be
compartment, under the rear of the motor home
tween the frame rails, or mounted on the exterior of the

wall.

rear

located

in

an

exterior storage

be-

WARNING

TRUCK

TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100

POUNDS OR MORE.
REMOVE
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.

Changing
Even with good tire maintenance and

you may experience a
help

through your auto club or travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Consult the chassis operator's
manual for additional information on tire inflation and
proper torque.

WHEELS

THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU

a Flat Tire

AND TIRES

DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO

flat tire. Summon professional

ARE

normal driving,

EX-

10

____________________

WARNING

TO AVOID
PROPERTY DAMAGE

OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP.

TEMPT

PERSONAL

TO

CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.

INJURY AND/OR

IF A BLOWOUT OR

DO

NOT AT·

__

Seat

Belts

Seat belts are
vehicle.
The driver's seat and other seats designed to carry

passengers while moving have been equipped with seat
belts.

Foryour

an

important safety feature of your

protection, always use your seat belts.

TOWING A VEHICLE

If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home.
please use these guidelines when choosing a hitch and
trailer:

II.

Hitch classification: Class
ing hitch. It could cause structural damage to the frame
members.

Limit the tongue weight of trailer
maximum of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue weights can

damage your motor home rear frame and body, cause

unstable driving and handling characteristics, and

restrict your rights under the Ownercare warranty.

Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500 pounds.

or

more than recommended by the chassis manufac­turer. whichever is less. Heavier vehicles can cause
braking problems, damage the motor home structure or

drive train, cause unstable driving or handling
teristics, and restrict your rights under the Ownercare
warranty. Changing the trailer hitch
tow capacity of the motor home even

rated at a higher

The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is listed
on the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR is the maximum

allowable weight of both the loaded motor home and
towed vehicle. Exceeding the GCWR

age to your motor home drive train or chassis, unstable

driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.

level.

Do not use a load equaliz-

or

towing device to a

will

charac-

will not increase the

if

the chassis is

will cause dam-

SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

Driver/Passenger Seats

The driver's and passenger's seats offer different posi-

tion/comfort adjustments:

WARNING

DO NOT
WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. YOU
MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Refer to the booklets in your owner's information pack-

age for operating instructions.

ADJUST

THE SEAT POSITION

WARNING

ALL

RIDERS SHOULD USE SEAT BELTS
WHILE
THER SEATS WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS NOR
BEDS SHOULD
VEHICLE IS

Adjust seat belts as follows:
To

fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push the

tongue end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt.

Be sure it latches. For greatest safety, adjust the belt
snugly as low on the abdomen as comfort will allow.

To

release the belt, depress the button in the center of

the buckle and

use a belt for more than one person at a time.

Child
All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should

be restrained whenever riding

in

child
child restraint system. Child restraint systems are

signed to

Children could be endangered
restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

When using any child restraint system, be sure to read
and follow
came with the system.

When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that has
no retractor,
ment mechanism.

" the child restraint is
seating position
and the child restraint manufacturer for help.

THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NEI·

BE OCCUPIED WHILE THE

IN

MOTION.

slide the tongue out of the buckle. Never

Restraint

in

vehicles. Holding a

your arms is not a substitute for seat belts

be

secured

all instructions

pull the excess webbing through the adjust-

in

the vehicle seats by lap belts.

in

a crash

on

installation and use that

still not secure, use a different

in

the vehicle and/or contact your dealer

if

their child

or

de-

DRIVING AND PARKING

Once you become accustomed to the feel ofthe controls
and the reference points from the driver's seat, you
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
family car. Become familiar with the position of the motor
home in traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to
allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always
allow extra room to corner and to change lanes. Learn

to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.

will

a