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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations included in this manual were as
accurate as possible at the time
notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety
seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user
(i.e. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.
Manufacturing subsidiaries
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Eagle'
American
Fiesta'
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publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject to change without
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Gearbox' Jamboree'
is
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Lynx·
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customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal
responsible for selecting the proper combination
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Terra'
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INTRODUCTION
Inspect and Maintain
Planning and Preparation
Owner's
Chassis and Vehicle Identification
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance
After-Market Steering Aid Devices
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equipped)
Drivers License Requirements
WARRANTY
Coverage Provided
What is Not Covered by This Warranty
Limitations
Your Rights Under State Law
Dealer's Obligations
Owner's Obligations
Manufacturer's Obligations
Warranty Service
Ownercare Card
Reporting Safety Defects
Information Package
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TABLE
Towed Vehicle Wiring
Cargo Carrying Capacity Label .
Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load
Distribution
How to Weigh
Dangers
Loading Tips
Tires
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Tire
Inflation
Air
Pressure .
Underinflation
Air
Pressure Check .
Tire
Replacement .
If
You
Get a Flat Tire .
Changing a Flat Tire .
Seats and Seat Belts
Air
Bags
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .
Safety Belt Maintenance
Safety Restraints
Safety
Child Seat Tethers .
Driving and Vehicle Control
Using the Engine to Slow the
Maneuvering in Traffic
Beltsfor
Motor Home .
OF
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Your
Loaded Motor Home . .
of
Overloading
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(If
Equipped)
for
Children .
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CONTENTS
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Children .
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OS-12
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0S-13
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OS-14
OS-14
OS-14
0S-IS
OS-16
OS-16
IMPORTANT NOTICES
DISCOVERY
Lamps and Bulbs
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Driver's Controls
ON
THE
Motor Home Loading
Responsibility
Some Definitions First .
Towing a Vehicle
Load
Suggested Owners Manual addendumfor
weight distribution hitches
Dinghy Towing
INFORMATION
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ROAD
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for
or
Towed Unit")
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Proper Loading
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Trailer ("Towed
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04-2
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OS-2
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OS-4
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped)
Body Undercoating
Fuel and Fuel Systems
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues .
API Refueling Advisory
Engine Fan
Exhaust System Heat
Engine Temperature Gauges
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm .
Emergency Towing
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME
Leveling System
Air Dump System
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(If
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OS-20
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Table
of
Contents
Power Entry Step (If Equipped)
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06-1 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Manual Stepwell Cover (If Equipped)
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06-2
AND HOLDING TANKS
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07·1
Hydraulic Stepwell Cover
(If
Equipped)
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06-2
Fresh Water System
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Stepwell Cover Operation
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External Fresh Water Hookup .
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Entry and Screen Doors
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06-2
Patio
Awning (If Equipped)
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06-2
Windows
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06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s)
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Remote Mirror Control
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Sun
Visors (If Equipped)
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Filling the On-Board Water Tank
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Draining the Fresh Water Tank .
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Water Pump .
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Water Pump Filter .
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Low
Point Drains .
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07-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System
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Leaks .
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07-3
Power Sun
Visors
(If
Equipped)
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06-3
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System .
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07-3
Pull
Shades
(If
Equipped)
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06-3
Exterior Shower
(If
Equipped)
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07-4
Day/Night Shades
(If
Equipped)
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06-3
Drinking Water Filter System
Mini-Blinds
(If
Equipped)
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06-4
(If
Equipped)
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Storage
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06-4
Waste Water System
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07-4
Exterior Compartments
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06-4
Toilet
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07-4
Interior Storage
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06-4
Draining the Holding Tanks
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07-5
Slide-Out
Rooms
(If
Equipped)
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06-5
Black Tank Flush System
(If
Equipped)
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Interior and Furnishings
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06-5
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)
Holding Tank
Care
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07-6
Cold Weather Usage
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(If
Equipped)
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06-5
Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing
Table)
(If
Equipped)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
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Batteries
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08-1
Sofa Conversion
(If
Equipped)
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Chassis
12-Volt Electrical System
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Sleeper Sofa Conversion
(If
Equipped)
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Chassis Bulbs
and
Fuses .
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08-1
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
Dividers
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06-6 System
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08-1
Interior Lighting
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06-6
Battery Disconnect
(If
Equipped)
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08-1
Overhead Vents
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06-6
Battery Inspection
and
Care
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Folding Chairs
(If
Equipped)
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06-7
Battery Charging .
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08-2
Free-Standing Furniture
(If
Equipped)
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06-7
Solar Panel
(If
Equipped)
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08-3
Monitor Panel
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06-7 Selecting a Replacement Battery .
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Effects
of
Permanent Occupancy
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06-8
Auxiliary Start System
(If
Equipped)
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Condensation
and
How to Control
It
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120-
Volt
System
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Dripping Ceiling Vents
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06-10
Power Inverter .
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Important Information
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06-10
Power Converter
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08-4
What the
RV
Owner Can
Do
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06-10
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
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Fire Safety
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Fire Safety Precautions .
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Smoke Detector/Alarm .
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Generator
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Generator Operating Safety Precautions
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Generator Fuel Supply
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Generator Operations .
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Automatic Generator Start Control
System
Main Features
(If
Equipped)
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Energy Management System -50 AMP For
Additional Application
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
PROPANE SYSTEM .
Propane Safety Precautions
System Components
Hoses
Propane
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Regulator .
Accessory Propane Supply
Using
Propane System at Low
Temperatures
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Filling Propane Tanks
Propane System Check
Propane Leak Detector/Alarm
Lighting Propane Appliances
APPLIANCES
Water Heater
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Water Heater Bypass Valve ............
Refrigerator
Furnace
Range
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Range Exhaust Hood
Heat Pump(s)
Air Conditioner(s) (If Equipped)
VCR,
Television, DVD Player
(If
Equipped)
Additional 12-Volt Equipment
Video Equipment
Video Switcher
Video Control Center
TV
Antenna
Antenna Operating Instructions
Satellite Dish Antenna
Telephone Jack
Microwave Oven (If Equipped)
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Equipped)
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10-5
WasherlDryer-Ready
Miscellaneous Appliances
MAINTENANCE .
Exterior
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Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sealant Renewal
Exterior Sealants
Exterior Graphics Care
Vinyl
Front
End
Windows, Doors, Vents
Fiberglass
Cleaning .
Care
Roof
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Door, Window,
and
Molding Resealing
Acrylic Assist Handles
Interior
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Fabrics
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Solid SUlface
Laminate
Walls
Top
and
Ceiling Panels .
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Mask
(If
Equipped)
and
System
Roof
Top
Care
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Component
(If
Equipped)
Care
(If
(If
Equipped)
Locks .
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Equipped)
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Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home .
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Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall .
Floors
Wood Floor
Engine Access
Generator Filters
and
Carpeting
(If
Equipped)
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Windshield Wipers and Washer
Maintenance Guideline
STORAGE
Storage
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Checklists
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Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days)
Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days)
Winterization
Water System Winterizing
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Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage
GLOSSARY
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INTRODUCTION
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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!
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This manual describes many features
includes some instructions for its safe
ual,
eral nature
described
because
conducted
uct changes may not be included.
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Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a
"Recreational Vehicle" as defined
This includes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, camping trailers, recreational park trailers,
and
NOTE I
of
your
use.
including photographs and illustrations, is
only.
Some equipment
or
shown
of
the continuous program
by
in
this manual may be optional
Fleetwood, it is possible that recent prod-
and
of
product change
NOTE I
by
the
NFPA
truck campers.
RV
and
This man-
of
a gen-
features
1192.
A WARNING
Failure
equipment can
and/or death.
to
follow proper procedures
result
in
property damage, injury
or
install proper
or
Your motor
you with years
and vacationing.
applicable
home
has been designed to provide
of
carefree, pleasant traveling
It
conforms with, or exceeds,
National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
(units built for Canada orily), Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards
mental Protection Agency (EPA)
Air
Resources Board (CARB) regulations. The
seal attached
just
outside the entry door indi-
cates compliance with
(FMVSS), Environ-
and California
NFPA or CSA standards.
Like all 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 InfortlUltion Package and
the motor home Chassis Operator's/
Owner's Guide/Manual. This information out-
lines important areas
of
operation and maintenance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free service from your motor home. Study these materials
carefully. A good working knowledge
of
your
motor home and how to care for it will help you
of
enjoy many miles and years
recreational living.
01-1
Introduction
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.
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may be optional or not
available on some models.
Because
of
the continuous program
of
product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that recent product changes may not be
included in this manual. Specifications may
change without notice.
Product information,
illustrations and photography included in this
Owner's Manual were as accurate as possible at
the time
of
publication, and are representative
of
function and
mayor
may not be specific in their
depiction
of
actual equipment, fabrics, interior
or exterior decor or design options as installed
on or in your recreational vehicle.
The instructions included in this manual are
intended
as
a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities
of
the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the standard
written warranty
as
presented in this manual.
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.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule
of
inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes a section outlining maintenance
intervals.
If
you follow the maintenance guide-
lines, you will minimize the possibility
of
fail-
ure
of
any important system or part
of
your
motor home.
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PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions
of
Americans embark on
trips using some type
of
recreational vehicle.
Proper planning
of
your trip will ensure a pleas-
urable experience. A thorough knowledge
of
your
RV
is important
if
you are going to get the
most out
of
the convenience and safety items
built into your motor home.
Be
as
familiar with
it as you are with your personal car or truck.
If
you have trouble
or
have questions, please con-
sult your dealer.
OWNER'S INFORMATION
PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about
your motor home and its equipment and systems.
This
Owner's Manual and the Chassis
Operator's Manual
are in the package. Since this
manual does not cover every possible detail
of
equipment and options installed on or in your
motor home, there are booklets and instructional
material in the package that will help you safely
operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Be
sure
you
read all this information
and
understand the safety
and
operating instructions
included in the package.
Additionally, you must
follow all maintenance instructions to insure full
warranty coverage.
If
you decide to sell or trade
your motor home, be sure the new owner receives
all the material in this package.
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NOTE I
If
your Owner's Information Package does not con-
tain
these
Items,
even
if
you purchased your motor
home
"used," please cali
or
write Fleetwood and
request
the
desired or missing information.
Fleetwood Owner Refations
P.O.
Box
1007
Decatur,
IN
46733
1-800-322-8216
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
The V.I.N. or
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The V.I.N.
is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached
in the driver's compartment. Refer to this information when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
The F.I.N.
located on the tag just outside the main entry
door or on the outside left front side
home.
Use this number when ordering parts
through your Fleetwood dealer.
Vehicle Identification Number is
or
Fleetwood Identification Number is
of
the motor
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND
The front suspension and steering system
vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory
before delivery to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted,
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please note that front-end alignment after
retail delivery is the owner's responsibility
is
TIRE BALANCE
if
necessary.
not
covered under the warranty.
To
help pre-
of
this
and
(Example)
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MFD
BY:
DATE
MFD:
INC
VEH
MFD
DATE
OF
GVWR:
fRONT
INTERMEDIATE
GAWR:
GAWR
REAR:
GAWR
COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND
REAR:
This
vehicle
Vehicle
shown
above:
V.I.N.
TYPE
VEHICLE:
The
tires
have
been
replacement
and
minimum
BY:
VEH
MFD:
GAWR:
conforms
Safety
Standards
MULTI·PURPOSE
and
wheels
equipped
tires
load
KGS
KGS
WITH:
TIRES
AT:
KGS
WITH:
TIRES
AT:
KGS
WITH:
TIRES
AT:
KGS
to
all
applicable
in
effect
with
sizes
with
installed
requirements.
this
must
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
(
on
PASSENGER
and
vehicle
meet
U.S.
the
date
ratings
the
LBS)
LBS)
KPA
PSI)
LBS)
KPA
PSI)
LBS)
KPA
PSI)
LBS)
federal
of
VEHICLE
deSignated
by
same
COLO
COLD
COLD
Motor
manufacture
fleetwood.
specifications
RIMS
SINGLE
RIMS
DUAL
RIMS
SINGLE
above
Any
W15-0016
OF
PLAN
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APPROVAL
F.I.N.
MFD.ID.
DATE
OF
NO.
Located on the left
door
or
on exterior left front side
the motor home.
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F.I.N.
(Fleetwood Identification
(Example)
FLEElWCXJD.
MOTOR
MFR.
HOMES
NO.
MO:
of
INC.
MODEL
YR:
the main entry
of
No.)
Located in the driver's compartment.
01-3
Introduction
Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate
worn or misaligned suspension
or
steering com-
ponents, unbalanced
or
improperly inflated
tire(s)
or
some other tire/suspension problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn
steering/sus-
pension parts
or
road hazards such as hitting a
curb, pothole, railroad track, etc. Improper
alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle and
wear unevenly.
It
may also cause the vehicle to
"pull" to the right or left.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
will cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping
or
flat spots.
If
you see
uneven tire tread wear or
if
the vehicle ride
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be
balanced.
See the
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual
for more information.
AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID
DEVICES
Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the
installation
of
any steering aid device that is not
approved by our chassis manufacturer's. Any
add-on device
of
this type may void the chassis
manufacturer's warranty on the item
or
items
affected.
WARNINGS, TERMS AND
CONCEPTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION OF YOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
01-4
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.
DO NOT drive
if
you are tired, have
been drinking alcoholic beverages, are under
the influence
of
any controlled substance, or
are taking any medication or drugs that may
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or
coordination. Pull 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 as you become familiar with driving
your motor home. New motor home
owners should take special care to leam the
driving and handling characteristics
of
your
vehicle in safe and familiar surroundings.
The distribution
of
the weight
of
your
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.
• When loading the motor home, balance
the load front-to-rear
and
side-to-side.
• Load
and
secure heavier items lower in
the storage areas than lighter items.
If
you fail to properly load your belongings and
supplies, you will defeat the load distribution
design
of
the motor home, possibly leading to
handling problems and a vehicle crash.
Vehicle Response
When you, the driver, accelerate, brake
or
steer the motor home, it responds to these
inputs.
If
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.
If
you
load, alter
or
maintain your motor home
improperly, it will not respond as
it
did
when you first received it in an unloaded
condition.
Improper loading, alteration,
maintenance
and
improper driver
responses to emergency conditions can
lead to handling problems and vehicle
crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles
Introduction
or other loads behind your motor home.
of
The maximum amount
weight your
motor home can pull or stop is determined
by the manufacturer
of
the chassis on
which your motor home is built. Check the
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual provided by the motor home chas-
sis manufacturer for the limits on the
weight you can tow.
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In
most cases
ished motor home are
to
reduced. Please refer
Tag
NOTE I
the
GCWR
the equipped hitch receiver, the GCWR may be
posted
If
Manual
in
your motor home for the rated GCWR.
the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
equipped with your motor home
of
the chassis and
the
same.
to
the Cargo Carrying Capacity
In
some cases, due
does not provide specific information on
towing weight limits, it is strongly
recommended that the towed vehicle or
trailer be equipped with a properly installed
and operating supplemental brake control
system that operates in combination with
the brakes on your motor home.
•
You
may be able to increase the weight
any towed load by properly installing on the
towed load a supplemental brake control
system that operates with your motor
home's braking system. Even with additional brakes, you cannot tow more than the
GTW or GCWR for the chassis under your
motor home. Again, check the
Chassis
Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.
•
You
CANNOT increase the towed weight
limit by changing the size
of
your hitch.
• Properly load what you tow to avoid a
vehicle crash.
• Do
not
attempt to tow something that is
too heavy for your chassis.
•
When
look
cerning
driving
for
and
grades
in
mountainous
areas,
obey highway signs con-
and
curves. Your driving
experience when pulling and stopping a
the
fin·
of
towed unit on mountain roads will be very
different from what you experience on
level ground.
• State laws in the United States and provinciallaws in Canada vary concerning towing
equipment 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 or responds to driver inputs.
expect
to
make any type
of
alteration to
your motor home, consult a professional
who understands the correct way
to
alteration and how the alteration will
change or affect the stability, handling,
vehicle response, and overall performance
and safety
of
your motor home.
An
improper alteration that affects vehicle
handling
or
response can cause a vehicle
crash, and any improper alteration to the
electrical or Propane systems can cause a
and
fire
and
can endanger
its occupants. Fleetwood, your chassis
your
motor home
and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home as delivered -
NOT
as altered
by someone else.
Warning Devices
Your motor home is equipped with warning
devices. Check them before a trip for
proper operation. A disabled warning
device cannot warn you or vehicle occupants
of
a life-threatening danger. Keep
them working and respond to them quickly.
Examples
of
These Devices Include:
• Carbon Monoxide Detector! Alarm
• Propane Detector! Alarm
• Smoke Detector/Alarm
• Seat Belt Warnings
• Hazard Flashers
If
you
do the
01-5
Introduction
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• Brake Warning
• Engine Warning
EVENT
(If Equipped)
SPECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance
Systems and/or equipped with certain other
electronic devices may be equipped with event
data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis
supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For
diagnostic and safety related reasons, this
chassis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such as engine performance,
braking performance, vehicle location, vehicle
speed, and occupant seat belt use, or other data.
DATA
RECORDING DEVICE
The data stored in the electronic modules may
be retrieved by authorized parties using specialized equipment, for vehicle diagnostic or accident investigation purposes.
Please refer to the chassis manufacturer owner's
guide and/or (if equipped) electronic device
manufacturers owner's guide(s), for further
details on event data recording capabilities.
DRIVERS LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS:
Some states require either an endorsement or a
different class
tow a recreational vehicle. License classes are
often based on the size of the vehicle you wish
to
drive or the weight
tow.
Please refer to your home states vehicle
drivers license authority to determine
such a requirement.
of
drivers license to operate or
of
the trailer you wish to
if
there is
01-6
LIMITED
ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by Subsidiaries
Enterprises, Inc.,
Sold in the United States and Canada
of
Fleetwood
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, including the structure,
plumbing, heating and electrical systems, all
appliances and equipment installed by the
ufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be
free from manufacturing defects in material or
workmanship.
The warranty covers the first retail purchaser
and all transferees during the warranty period.
The warranty begins on the date
retail delivery or the date the motor home is first
placed into service as a rental, commercial or
demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first)
Date"and extends for the following periods:
1.
For non-structural defects, one (1) year
from the Start Date or until the motor home
reaches
by the mileage shown on the odometer,
whichever occurs first.
2.
For structural defects, three (3) years from
the Start Date or until the motor home
reaches
by the mileage shown on the odometer,
whichever occurs first. Structural defects
are defined only
structure, sub-floor structure, and
Vacubond® walls.
15,000 total miles as determined
50,000 total miles as determined
as
the motor home's roof
of
original
man-
"Start
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover:
1.
The automotive chassis system (including
the chassis and drive train), tires and
ies, all
rate warranties
turers
2.
Defects caused by or related to:
a.
b.
of
which are covered by the sepa-
of
the respective manufac-
of
these components.
Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
Failure to comply with instructions con-
tained in the Owner's Information
Package;
batter-
c. Alteration or modification
home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail,
chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)
3.
Normal deterioration due
sure, such as sealants, fading
surfaces, fabrics, drapes, and carpet wear,
etc.
4. Motor homes on which the odometer
ing has been altered.
5.
Normal maintenance and service items,
such as light bulbs, fuses, sealants,
cants, etc.
6.
Appearance imperfections, or damage
paint, graphics, exterior materials, or
upholstery that may have occurred prior to
delivery and are normally corrected during
the delivery inspection process at the
ufacturing plant or at the dealership.
7.
Transportation
8.
FLEETWOOD SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY (1) INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT
NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIMS
FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF
USE, LOSS OF
INCOME, LOSS OF
NIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, BUS
FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE
CALLS
OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED
OR
MOLD, MILDEW, FUNGUS, DRY ROT
OR
LEGAL
OR HOTEL BILLS, (2) ANY
ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED BY
ANY MICROBIAL MATTER, OR (3)
FEES OR EXPENSES.
to
and from dealer location.
VALUE, LOSS OF
TIME, INCONVE-
of
the motor
to
wear or expo-
of
exterior
Some states do not allow the exclusion
itation of incidental
ages, so the above limitation
or
consequential dam-
or
exclusion may
not apply to you.
read-
lubri-
to
man-
or
lim-
02-1
Warranty
LIMITATIONS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT
NOT LIMITED TO
THE
IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND
FITNESS
FOR
A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE,
ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY.
Some
states
do
not
allow restrictions
on
how
long
an
implied
warranty
lasts, so
this
limita-
tion
may
not
apply
to
yon.
The
manufacturer
is
not
responsible
for
any
undertaking,
representation
or
warranty
made
by
any
dealer
or
other
person
beyond
those
expressly
set
forth
in
this
warranty.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW
This
warranty
gives you specific legal
rights,
and
you
may
also
have
other
rights
which
vary
from
state
to
state.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By
agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer
is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to
retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair
or
replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material
or
work-
manship.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal mainte-
nance as described in the
Owner's Information
Package; ;
however, minor adjustments (such
as
adjustments to the interior
or
exterior doors,
cabinet latches,
TV
antenna control, etc.) will be
performed by the dealer during the first
90 days
after delivery. Thereafter, such adjustments are
the responsibility
of
the owner
as
normal main-
tenance unless required as a direct result
of
repair or replacement
of
a defective part under
this warranty.
If
a problem occurs which the owner believes is
covered by this warranty, the owner shall
con-
tact the selling dealer, or other authorized
02-2
dealer, giving sufficient information to resolve
the matter.
Written notice
of
defects must be given to the
selling dealer or manufacturer within thirty (30)
days
of
discovery by owner but no later than ten
(10) days after the expiration
of
the warranty
period. The owner shall deliver the motor home
to the dealer or an authorized Fleetwood dealer
location for warranty service.
See "Warranty
Service,"
page 2-3, for additional details.
To the extent allowed or not prohibited by
applicable law, the manufacturer requires that the
owner first provide it with direct written
notifi-
cation
of
any alleged unrepaired defect,
or
any
other dissatisfaction experienced with the motor
home so the manufacturer has the opportunity to
cure the problem or dissatisfaction itself. Giving
the manufacturer this direct notice and
opportunity to cure enables the manufacturer to supplement prior efforts by its authorized dealers so any
ongoing problem
or
dissatisfaction can be
resolved or addressed by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer's written notice should be mailed
to:
Fleetwood
Owner
Relations
P.O.
Box
1007
Decatur,
IN
46733
MANUFACTURER'S OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt
of
notice
of
a claim, where the
dealer was unable
or
unwilling to resolve the
problem, a Fleetwood Service Center will repair
or
replace any parts necessary to correct defects
in
material or workmanship.
For motor homes manufactured by the following
subsidiaries
of
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.:
Fleetwood
Motor
Homes
of
California,
Inc.
Fleetwood
Motor
Homes
of
Indiana,
Inc.
Fleetwood
Motor
Homes
of
Pennsylvania, Inc.
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood
Owner
Relations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur,
IN
46733
1-800-322-8216
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Ford
Chassis Assistance:
1·800·444·3311
Workhorse
FreightIiner Chassis Assistance:
Chevrolet Division
Chassis Assistance:
Chassis Assistance:
1·877·294·6773
1·800·385·4357
of
General
1·800·222·1020
Motors
WARRANTY SERVICE
If
you need warranty service or warranty
information, please see the booklets and other
documents included in your
Information Package.
about the warranty or what it does or does not
cover, please contact Fleetwood
Relations.
of
As a part
procedure, the dealer is responsible for road
testing the motor home, noting and correcting
any steering problems and setting correct tire
pressures before delivery.
Fleetwood
responsible
the predelivery inspection
and
its subsidiaries will
for
front
end
predelivery inspection has been performed.
For warranty service, you should return your
motor home to the selling dealer.
possible, you may contact any other authorized
Fleetwood motor home dealer. The service
department at any
back
of
this manual can help you find a dealer
in your area.
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
the dealership, giving them an opportunity
to help the service department resolve the
matter for you.
2.
If
a problem arises that has not been
of
the locations listed at the
Owner's
If
you have any questions
Owner
not
be
alignment after this
If
this is not
of
Warranty
resolved to your satisfaction by your local
dealer, contact Fleetwood
The locations are listed in the back
manual.
3.
We sincerely believe that your dealer and
the factory representative will be able to
solve any problem which might arise.
their combined efforts are not satisfactory,
please send a letter describing the
circumstances to:
Please include the brand name and serial
number
number is located on the identification tag
on your warranty card.
If
you wish to call for assistance, please
4.
use this toll-free telephone number:
There may be times when your motor home will
need repairs or parts while you are on the road.
If
your motor home is repaired by a non-
authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially
any parts that are replaced. These parts will
usually have to be returned to your dealer before
you can be reimbursed for their cost.
Always make a written list
problems or the specific work you want done.
you've had work done that is not on your
maintenance log, let the service advisor know.
If
you have a long list
attention and you need your motor home very
soon, discuss the situation with the service
advisor, listing the items in order
This will help the service department manage its
time and will help get you going as quickly as
possible.
the warranty, your dealer's service department
can help you with getting the correct service.
Please contact the one nearest you.
Fleetwood
Decatur,
of
your motor home. The serial
Fleetwood
1·800·322·8216
If
required work is not covered under
Owner
P.O.Box 1007
Owner
of
Owner Relations.
of
this
If
Relations
IN
46733
Relations
of
the motor home
If
service items that need
of
priority.
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Warranty
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The materials in your Owner's Information
Package Package contain warranty information
and operating instructions on the various
appliances and components in your motor home.
If
you do not have operating instructions for a
particular appliance or component, contact your
dealer. Warranty registration cards for these
items should be filled out and mailed
possible after you take delivery
home. When contacting any
of
as
soon
of
your motor
the equipment
as
manufacturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification
be
numbers will
to
the appliance.
If
you have a warranty or service concern about
the chassis portion
may go directly
found on tags or plates attached
of
your motor home, you
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
directory for an authorized claims dealer.
you are unsure
if
the issue is chassis related,
If
please contact your Fleetwood dealer.
carefully.
You
will be better informed in case you
have a warranty-related problem, and your dealer
will be better able
to
get you on the road again.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If
you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you
should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
to
in addition
Relations at 1-800-322-8216.
If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and
defect exists in a group
a recall and remedy campaign.
To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236, (TTY: 1-800-429-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov or write to:
notifying Fleetwood Owner
if
it finds that a safety
of
vehicles, it may order
Administrator
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
400 Seventh St.
Washington, DC 20590
SW
OWNERCARE CARD
You
will automatically receive an Ownercare
Card several weeks after the delivery receipt is
received from your selling dealer. This card is
imprinted with your name, the motor home
serial number (V.I.N.), and manufacturing
subsidiary location.
warranty service, present this card to the dealer,
or have
it
available when contacting Fleetwood's
Owner Relations Group.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. Your dealer is responsible for
performing a complete predelivery inspection
the motor home as specified in the Ownercare
delivery checkout.
Please refer
manual.
to
It
explains your rights and obligations,
as well as the rights and obligations
and manufacturer. Please read this section
If
your motor home needs
the warranty in the front
of
of
of
this
the dealer
You
can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
02-4
Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this
Owner's Manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the following words are
of
special significance:
A WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which,
if
not avoided,
may
result in damage to
the component
or
vehicle.
,(1
NOTE
indicates points
of
particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
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DISCOVERY
LAMPS AND BULBS
Interior - I2-volt
Bedroom decor lamps ..................
Bedroom reading lights ................ l139-IF, 12-volt
Ceiling
Ceiling double incandescent ...... GE 1141, 12-volt
Ceiling fluorescent ............ 98FI5T8-WW, 12-volt
Ceiling single incandescent... ..... GE 1141, 12-volt
Driver/passenger spotlights ........ GE 1141, 12-volt
Table Lamp .................................. GE1076, 12-volt
Vanity Light ....................... RGB
Wall
decor lamp ..................... GE 1141, 12-volt
decor lamps .......................... GE 921, 12-volt
Interior - I2-volt ac
Range hood light .... GE WB36XIOI76, 12-volt ac
GE
921, 12-volt
71-9019, 12-volt
INFORMATION
CAUTION
~efore
Ing
OFF position.
Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high temperatures
and pressures and
Always
dling halogen bulbs.
Do not touch glass area with bare hands. If bulb is
touched with bare hands, wipe the
bing alcohol.
Do not use near flammable or combustible materials
and/or objects which may be sensitive to fading or drying.
Use
style, wattage and voltage.
relamping, disconnect power source by remov-
fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch
will shatter if not handled correctly.
use a soft dry cloth or cotton gloves when han-
bulb clean with rub-
bulbs designed or specific by manufacturer as to
in
Exterior - I2-volt
Back-up lights ............................ GE 1156, 12-volt
GE
Entry step light. ............................
Fog lamps .................................... H3
Front clearance lights .....................
Front hood light.. .......................... GE 193, 12-volt
Front side markers ........................ GE 194, 12-volt
Front tum signals ....................... GE 1156, 12-volt
Head
lamps-
high/low beam ................. Sylvania 9007, 12-volt
License plate lights ......................... GE 53, 12-volt
Luggage compartment... .............
Mid side markers .......................... GE 194, 12-volt
Porch light.. .......................... .Jenson 1003, 12-volt
Rear clearance lights ....... Peterson
Rear engine compartment ............ GE 193, 12-volt
R k .
ear mar ers ................................ GE 194, 12-volt
Rear tum signals .........................
Side mirror light ..................... Grote 4641, 12-volt
Stop taillights ............................. GE 1157, 12-volt
U
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Ii
ty compartment .....................
194, 12-volt
SSW,
12-volt
GE
67, 12-volt
GE
1141, 12-volt
2502R, 12-volt
GE
1156, 12-volt
GE
193, 12-volt
MOTOR HOME FUSES AND
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The
120-volt
are
located
pose
of
circuit
flow
breakers
if a circuit
1.
I20-volt House
cal
panel
with
2.
Fleetwood Automotive I2-volt System -
This
under
tains battery
fog light, and some other automotive circuitry.
3.
I2-volt Chassis Fuses -
panel
area.
circuit
on
three
these
three
panel
is
is
very
resettable
panel
the
is
located
breakers
separate
panels
and
fuses
is
overloaded.
Electrical-
located
similar
breakers.
is
located
hood.
This
disconnect
under
and
12-volt fuses
panels.
is
to
to
interrupt
under
to a residential
on
the
electrical
systems,
the
The
provide
This
the
bed.
driver's
center
This
electrical
driver's
WARNING
pur-
electrical
current
electri-
This
panel
side
con-
entry
step,
side
dash
Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
amperage ratings greater than that specified on the
device or
label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.
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Discovery
Diesel
Information
DRIVER'S CONTROLS
7
Driver's Armrest
1.
Utility Light Switch
5.
ICC Switch
2.
Auxiliary Start Switch
6.
Exhaust Brake Control
3.
2-Speed Fan Switch
7.
Transmission Shifter Controls
4.
Blank - Spare
1
1.
Keyless Entry Switch - Optional
2.
Dash Fan Switch
Passenger's Armrest
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1.
Mirror
2.
Mirror
3.
Wiper
4.
Wiper
5.
Headlight Switch/Dashlight
6.
Instrument
7.
Ignition
8.
Climate Controls
Fan
and
AlC Button - When button
is
lets.
Air
delivered
...
,-J
Heat
Control
Remote Control
Switch
Switch
Speed Control Knob -
adjusts speed.
on,
cooled air
Fan
Flow Control Knob - Selects outlets
Air
mounted outlets. Air will
heated depending
Button
Air
mounted outlets
Indicator
Cluster
Switch
is
delivered through selected out-
Speed Control
air.
is
delivered from the adjustable dash
and
Temperature Control
is
delivered
Switch
Light
Dimmer
Turns
is
pressed
Knob
must
on
from
the adjustable
and
floor outlets.
Switch
fan
on
in
and
be
on.
be
either cooled or
position of
Knob.
and
dash
off
light
for
AIC
Recirc Button light
is
on,
system. When button
vehicle is drawn through the system.
Temperature Control Knob - Rotate the
the right for warmer
air.
9.
Climate
10.
Radio Mode Switch - Switches power
radio
battery.
11.
Radio
12. Power Sun Visor,
13.
Information
utility
14.
Manual
15.
Blank
16. Generator Start/Stop Switch
Park
17.
18. Back-Up
Control
between the chassis battery
AMlFM
Pocket - Spartan Chassis
Air
- Spare
Brake
Monitor
When
interior air
Cassette
Panel - FreightIiner Chassis
Dump
Pull
button is pressed
is
recirculated through the
is
out,
air,
and
Registers
with
Left I Right
Switch
air from outside the
to the left for cooler
Single
and
CD
in
and
knob
to
to
the
the coach
is
delivered
Air
is
delivered
Air
top
dash
outlets.
from
the floor outlets.
to
the windshield from the
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State laws in the United States and provincial
laws in Canada vary concerning operator
licensing requirements and vehicle
sional restrictions. Check the laws in the
dimen-
area
where you anticipate traveling.
MOTOR HOME LOADING
Responsibility
As the operator
sible for its proper and safe loading. This section is
intended to provide you with helpful information
concerning the loading
Your motor home chassis is designed to carry a
specifically rated maximum weight. This weight
includes everything: the weight
motor home itself, all occupants and their
belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and
anything else that may be in
motor home.
be exceeded.
change how your motor home handles and
responds, possibly leading to a vehicle crash.
of
The specified weights
If
Some Definitions
Before discussing loading and weighing, we need
to explain some common weight terms. We will
use abbreviations and you should refer back
these terms
abbreviation means.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)"
is the maximum permissible weight
fully loaded motor home. The
equal to or greater than the sum
Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo
Carrying Capacity.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)"
means the value specified by the motor
home manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight
its towed trailer
and braking capacities may be different.
Refer to Fleetwood and the chassis manufacturer's manuals for complete information.
if
you do not understand what the
for
Proper Loading
this motor home, you are respon-
of
your motor home.
of
the empty
or
attached to the
must
never
you do exceed them, you will
First
to
of
GVWR
of
of
this motor home with
or
towed vehicle. Towing
is
the
this
ON
THE
ROAD
GTW (Gross Towed Weight)"
is the maximum loaded weight
towed vehicle this motor home with equipped
hitch has been designated to tow. GTW cannot be increased by changing the trailer hitch.
of
a trailer or
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)"
means the maximum permissible loaded
weight a specific axle is designed to carry.
MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight)"
is the maximum permissible downward
on
force exerted
vehicle coupler.
the hitch ball
by
the towed
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight)"
means the weight
built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil
and coolants.
cargo, fresh water, Propane, occupants,
dealer installed accessories.
CCC
(Cargo Carrying Capacity)"
is equal to
lowing:
weight (including water heater), full
Propane weight and
GVWR
UVW, full fresh (potable) water
The
of
this motor
UVW
does not include
minus each
SCWR.
home
of
the fol-
as
or
SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating)
is the manufacturer's designated number
sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds
(70 kilograms).
Hitch Rating
means the maximum allowable weight
towed trailer or towed vehicle. The
of
the motor home must never be exceeded,
if
even
weight is less than the hitch rating.
the towed trailer
or
towed vehicle
of
GCWR
DeSignated Seating Capacity
(Canadian
the number
nated equals the seating capacity.
units
only)
of
sleeping positions desig-
*These ratings are shown on the Cargo
Carrying Capacity label.
of
a
05-1
On
The
Road
A WARNING
The heaviest loaded motor home with all passengers,
goods, water, driver and towed
vehicle must not
exceed any of the
following:
1.
The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
2. The gross combination weight rating (GCWR).
3. The fronVrear gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs).
4. The individual tire and wheel ratings.
Towing a Vehicle
or
Trailer
("Towed
Load
or
Towed Unit")
vl'1
NOTE I
Some states
and
provinces require brakes
and
safety
chains when towing vehicles. Consult the proper
authorities in the states or provinces through which
you will be traveling.
When you use your motor home to tow, remember that you must stop the towed load with your
motor home's brakes. This is critical on hills and
in the mountains where you may encounter sharp
curves and possibly irregular road surfaces.
Check your motor home
Chassis Operator's/
Owner's Guide/Manual
for the maximum
weight your motor home can pull and stop on
both level and steep roads.
vl'1
NOTE I
In
most cases the GCWR
of
the chassis and
the
fin-
ished motor home are the
same.
In
some cases, due
to the equipped hitch
receiver,
the GCWR may be
reduced. Please refer
to
the Cargo Carrying Capacity
Tag
posted in your motor home for the rated GCWR.
If
the Chassis Operator's/Owner's
Guide/Manual
equipped with your motor home
does not provide specific information on towing
weight limits, it is strongly recommended that the
towed vehicle or trailer be equipped with a properly installed and operating supplemental brake
control system that operates in combination with
the brakes on your motor home. The supplemental brakes will
Nar allow you to tow more than
the listed GCWR for your motor home.
If
you
cannot stop, you will crash.
05-2
You
must not exceed the tire capacities or the
weight factors listed below
if
you expect to tow
something behind your motor home, either with
or
without a dolly. The factors are:
• GCWR - Gross Combined Weight Rating
•
GTW
- Gross Towed Weight
•
MTW
- Maximum Tongue Weight
• GAWR - Gross
Axle
Weight Rating
The ratings for the above factors are all
listed on the Cargo Carrying Capacity label
posted inside the motor home.
• Tire Capacity
The tire capacity is dependent upon the
inflation pressure set at the load applied.
Suggested Owners Manual
addendum for weight distribution
hitches.
A major weight distributing hitch manufacturer
provides the following information in their
installation and operation instructions:
..... Severe bumps and badly undulating road can
damage your towing vehicle, hitch, and trailer,
and should be negotiated at a slow steady
speed."
A weight-distributing hitch that has been properly adjusted for operation on relatively level
road surfaces may, cause the weight distribution
hitch to produce enough force to bend the trailer
"A" frame, hitch head assembly, hitch receiver,
or motor home frame when operated over severe
bumps and badly undulating road surfaces.
Contact your weight distributing hitch manufacturer for further information. Frame damage
resulting from this type
of
operation may void
portions
of
your warranty.
If
you expect to tow with your motor home, there
are additional guidelines that you must follow:
• Do
not
use a load equalizing hitch
if
your
hitch head receiver rating is below 10,000
lbs. capacity.
It
could cause structural
damage to the motor
home
frame compo-
nents.
1
~--
f=
On
The
Road
1=
1=
•
Do
not exceed Maximum
listed on the carrying capacity
Tongue
label.
Weight
as
Heavier tongue weights can change your
vehicle's handling and response, can cause
a
vehicle
erage
•
Do
the GTW listed on the
Capacity
exceed your chassis'
the
the motor home structure or
restrict
or chassis manufacturer's
Changing the trailer hitch
the
• Consult the
Guide/Manual,
to
crash,
and will
under the Ownercare
not
tow
anything weighing
labeL
Heavier
ability
load and cause a
your
coverage
tow
capacity
Chassis
vehicle
of
the motor
Operator's/Owner's
and
U.S.
restrict
Warranry.
Cargo
Carrying
towed
to
loads
pull and stop
crash,
drive
under the
warranry.
will
home.
state
and
your
more
than
can
damage
train,
Fleetwood
not
increase
Canadifln
cov-
and
provinciflllaws for towing weight limits and
for guidelines for installing supplemental
braking
home's
•
Towing
weight distribution
system, a brake
mental
your
ing
systems
brakes.
equipment
brake
towed
capacity
that
operate
to
consider includes a
with
system, a sway
controller,
control
load in comparison
of
your motor home should
and a supple-
system.
The weight
to
your motor
control
the
tow-
be
evaluated during this consultaoon.
Installation
formed
the installation follow the
of
tow
by
a competent
equipment must
installer.
tow
Make sure
equipment
be
per-
manufacturer's instructions.
A,
Do
not exceed the
the
rated
load of any axle. Exceeding the GVWR,
GAWR,
cause handling problems, a vehicle crash, damage
your motor home
GTW or GCWR of your motor home
WARNING
rated
load of the motor home, or
and
void your warranties.
can
of
The way your motor home handles and responds
will be affected by the way the towed unit is
If
loaded.
tions
change and your motor home will operate less
safely. Careful load planning and safe
mentation with different loading patterns in
what you are towing can avoid this risk and
make your driving and towing experience safer
and more enjoyable.
Your motor home is equipped with some
equipment required
dolly, or other towed load.
The equipment supplied with your motor home
is called the "hitch receiver". This component is
attached
tube opening "receives" any
hitch head assemblies. The "hitch head" is the
component that includes the hitch ball.
Hitch head assemblies are available in both
"Weight-Distributing" (load-equalizing) and
"Weight-Carrying" types. A weight-distributing
hitch uses spring bars attached to the trailer
tongue A-frame assembly to transfer some
the trailer tongue weight to both motor home
axles.
A weight-carrying hitch head assembly does not
use spring bars. All
trailer bears down on the hitch assembly which
loads the motor home rear axle. For this reason,
the maximum load you can tow with a weight
carrying hitch head assembly is limited.
In addition
tributing, your hitch may also have a dinghy
towing rating. This rating will apply should you
tow a motor vehicle with all four wheels down.
the tongue weight is too light in rela-
to
the GTW, handling and response will
experi-
to
tow a trailer, automobile
to
the motor home frame. The square
of
a wide variety
of
the tongue weight
to
weight-carrying and weight-dis-
of
of
the
of
of
the
05-3
On
The
Road
Typical hitch system components are shown in the following illustration.
Hitch Ball
Safety
Chain
I
I
Receiver
r~
__
EiP
..
I·
·.••···.·
Weight-Carrying Hitch
Head
Assembly
I
Chain Loop
__
__
.
Chain Bracket Receiver Tube
Typical Hitch System Components
The ratings associated with the particular hitch
receiver supplied with your motor home are
noted on the weight tag and on a label affixed to
the hitch receiver.
It
is important that the devices which attach to
the hitch receiver equipped with your motor
home are rated to equal or exceed the loads
of
your towed trailer, automobile dolly, or other
towed load.
The weight label on your hitch receiver provides
the maximum trailer weight rating and the maximum tongue weight rating. It is important that
these ratings not be exceeded.
Consult with your dealer or towing
equipment/trailer supplier to determine the cor-
rect type
of
hitch head assembly, hitch ball and
other tow equipment you should use for towing
and leveling the load you intend to pulL
If
you intend to tow, take advantage
of
reading
and studying literature that is available from
vehicle manufacturers, the National Highway
traffic
Safety Administration, equipment manu-
facturers, trade associations, and
05-4
Weight-Distributing Hitch
Head
Assembly
pUblications/books about how to
tow.
.A.
WARNING
Failure to understand and follow these guidelines as
presented
in
this section could result
in
damage to the
motor home frame or
body,
could cause unstable driv-
ing and
handling characteristics, and will restrict your
warranty coverage.
Dinghy Towing
When a motorized vehicle is towed behind a
motor home with all four tires on the ground,
the towed vehicle is often referred to as a
"dinghy". Vehicle manufacturers produce towable cars and trucks that are designed to be
capable
of
being towed behind a larger vehicle,
such as a motor home, with all wheels down.
Caution should be exercised when selecting a
vehicle for dinghy towing.
If
not, battery drain
on the electrical system could occur, the transmission
of
the vehicle could be damaged, the
vehicle may be too heavy to pull, among other
concerns.
Before selecting the vehicle that will be towed,
consult the vehicle manufacturers instructions
to
ensure
the
vehicle is approved by the manufacturer for dinghy (four wheels down) towing.
Any aftermarket products that modify the
dinghy for towing should also be approved by
the vehicle manufacturer.
Make sure that the dinghy weight and attaching
hardware do not exceed the motor home hitch
receiver rating. Make sure that the weight
of
the
motor home and dinghy together; do not exceed
the gross combination weight rating (GCWR)
of
the motor home. Make sure that tow bars and
hitch equipment is rated
to
handle the weight
of
the vehicle you intend to
tow.
In addition, the dinghy must be equipped with
its own independent auxiliary brake system that
is activated any time the motor home brakes are
applied.
Because
of
State/Province regulations, care
must be exercised when wiring the dinghy for
all lighting requirements.
Check with the DMV
of
your State and/or
States (and Provinces) you will be traveling
through for their requirements.
On
The
Road
TOWED VEHICLE WIRING
Your motor home is equipped with an electrical
connector, from here on referred to as a hitch
plug, which provides an electrical connection
for your towed vehicle. The hitch plug is
located at the rear
of
the motor home near the
hitch receiver. It is a 7 position connector wired
as follows:
~~~~R
0048
LEfT
TURN
STOP
NOTCH
TO
POWER
OISTRIBUTION
sox
(BATTERY
COMP'f)
"./
('1
TOW
POWER
0047
RIGHT
TURN
TRAILER
HITCH
pi
\FQ
AS
SHOWN
FROM
PLUG
SIDE
Please note this connector does not provide
separate positions for the two tum signals and
brake lights. This is necessary for the towed
vehicles that do not have separate amber tum
signals in addition to the red brake lights.
05-5
On
The
Road
CARGO
CARRYING
CAPACITY
PRODUCT
__________
YEAR
____
MODEL
______
F.I.N.
______
_
FRONT GAWR
REAR GAWR (Rear GAWR includes the Drive
and
Tag GAWR)
GTW
GCWR
GVWR
minus
UVW
minus fresh water weight of
___
gallons @ 8.3
Ib
I gal
minus LP-Gas weight of
___
gallons @ 4.2 Ib I gal
minus
SCWR
of
___
persons @ 154 Ib I person
cee
for
this
Motor
Home
*
pounds
'Dealer installed equipment and towed vehicle tongue weight will reduce CCC. Consumer's should request such
information from the dealer.
All
Weights and Capacities are approximate.
HITCH RATING
weight carrying
weight distributing
MTW
500 lb
•.
1000 lb
•.
HITCH RATING
5000 lb ••
100001bs.
(kilograms)
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):
is
the maximum permissible weight of this motor home. The
GVWR
is equal
to
or
greater
than
the
sum
of
the
Unloaded
Vehicte
Weight
plus
the
Cargo
Carrying
Capacity.
GCWR
(Gross Combined Weight Rating): is the value specified by the motor home manufacturer
as
the maximum allowable
loaded weight
of
this motor home with its towed trailer
or
towed vehicle. Towing and braking capabilitie.s may differ. Refer to
Fleetwood
and
chassis manufacture manual(s) for complete information.
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating): is the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle is designed to carry.
GTW
(Gross Towed Weight): is the maximum loaded weight
of
a trailer
or
car
this motor home with equipped hitch
has
been
designed to tow.
GTW
cannot
be
increased by changing the receiver hitch.
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight): is the maximum permissible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW
(Unloaded Vehicle Weight): is the weight of the motor home
as
built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
CCC
(Cargo Carrying Capacity): is equal to GVWR minus each
of
the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water weight (including
the
water
heater), full LP-Gas weight and SCWR.
SCWR
(Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating): is the manufacture's designated
number
of sleeping positions multiplied by 154
pounds
(70 kilograms).
HITCH RATING is the maximum weight capacity
of
the hitch receiver equipped with this vehicle. The
GCWR
of this motor home
must
never be exceeded, even if the towed trailer
or
towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch rating.
WARNING:
The
Heaviest Loaded Motor Home With All Passengers, Goods, Water, Driver and Towed Load Must Not Exceed Any
of the Following:
1.) The front I rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's)
2.) The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
3.) The gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
4.) The individual tire
and
wheel ratings
Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles
to
provide a variety of uses for its customers. Each vehicle features optional
seating, sleeping, storage
and
fluid capacilies. The user
is
responsible for selecting
the
proper combination
of
loads to ensure
that
the
recreational vehicle's capacities are not exceeded.
CONSULT
MOTOR
HOME
AND
CHASSIS
MANUFACTURE'S
OWNERS/OPERATOR
MANUAL(S)
FOR WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS
AND
TOWING GUIDELINES INCLUDING TOWED
VEHICLE
AUXILIARY
BRAKE
REQUIREMENTS.
Example Cargo Carrying Capacity label
05-6
On
The
Road
Cargo Carrying Capacity
and
The
your motor home is the motor home's
minus its UVW, or maximum capacity minus the
weight
Fleetwood, i.e., without dealer installed
When the motor home is being designed, the
liquid tank capacities and number
In
Load Distribution
.II
Cargo Carrying Capacities (CCC)
home are specified on
the motor home.
installed options.
jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are installed after the
motor home leaves the factory
items must
senger and cargo carrying capacities.
accessories, water, Propane, cargo
number and size
ing positions are determined for value and
convenience.
ity, fill all storage compartments and cupboards
to maximum volume and fill all available seating
positions with passengers, the motor
be overloaded.
the weight
store the items in your motor home, and weigh
your motor home after it is fully loaded.
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
tributed between the axles or front -to-rear and
also between the wheels or side-to-side.
important to place heavier items in under-thefloor storage or low in the motor home.
make the motor home top heavy
heavy
turned and crash in a curve, turn
gency steering maneuver. When the load is properly distributed, your motor home will handle
NOTE I
of
a label affixed
The
label includes all factory
If
other equipment such as leveling
be
subtracted
amount
of
cargo weight you can place
of
your motor home as assembled
of
If
you fill all liquid tanks to capac-
from
storage compartments, the
(See Loading Tips). Be aware
of
the items you store, where you
on
one side, the motor home can be over-
to
the
weight
the
total
or
of
of
weight are dis-
or
much too
or
in an emer-
'Your motor
the inside
of
these
of
the pas-
in
GVWR
by
occupants.
belted seat-
home
could
of
It
is also
If
you
of
and respond safely, and you as the driver can be
more confident and will be more comfortable.
If
your motor home is improperly loaded, it may
be unsafe to drive, uncomfortable to drive, or
it
both. Axle load is important and
is recommended that you should load your motor home
so that the front axle is loaded to at least
80%
of
the front GAWR.
How
Motor
to Weigh Your Loaded
Home
Refer to your local telephone directory to find a
public weigh station. The following procedures
will help you determine whether your loaded
motor home (complete with cargo, fluids,
passengers, and driver) is within GAWR, GVWR,
and GCWR limits. When you arrive at a weigh
station, the attendant will guide you through the
of
correct positioning
the motor home on the
scales.
RV
Your
must be weighed fully loaded, that is,
with passengers, food, clothing, fuel, water, Propane, supplies, etc. Any towed vehicle
(carl
pickup, boat or trailer) or item loaded on brackets
of
the
RV,
on the back
such as bikes or motor-
cycles, should also be included in the weighing.
The following steps are suggested and are illus-
on
trated
I.
the following pages:
Pull onto the scale so that only the front
axle is
on
the platform (with the end
of
the
scale midway between the front and rear
axles), and record the scaled weight.
2.
Pull forward until the full unit is on the
scale, and record the scaled weight.
3.
Pull forward so that only the rear axle is
on the scale (again with the edge
of
the
scale midway between the front and rear
axles), and record the scaled weight.
If
the RV has a rear tag axle, pull forward
on
so that only the tag axle remains
the
scale, and record the scaled weight.
05-7
On
The
Road
To
determine individual wheel position weights,
it is necessary to repeat the first three steps, but
this time, use only one side
of
the scale, as
shown
onthe
following pages.
To
calculate the opposite side
of
the vehicle
wheel position weight, subtract this side's
weights from the weights recorded in steps
1,
2
and 3.
If
there is a towed vehicle, proceed to step
4 to obtain the
"towed vehicle only" weight.
4.
If
a boat, trailer
or
other vehicle is being
towed, it should be weighed and combined
with the towing vehicle's GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight) to ensure the total weight
does not exceed the GCWR (Gross
Combined Weight Rating).
tfl
NOTE I
Even though the weight
of
the total axle may be within
the axle's rating, it may be overloaded on one side.
This causes one wheel position
to
be overloaded,
therefore, side-to-side weighing
is
required.
Your
RV
must remain
as
level as possible on the
scale (even though an axle or side is not physically
on the scale). Obviously,
to
obtain the side-to-side
weights, there must be enough space on either side
of
the scale
to
accommodate the
RV
being par-
tially off the scale.
You
may desire to use wheel
ramps to get the required side-to-side leveling.
If
there is a difference in the weights on one
side
of
the vehicle as compared to weights on
the other side, components (tires, wheels,
brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could
be overloaded, even though the total axle load is
within the GAWR.
It
is important to redistribute
the load to avoid component failure, as well as
to improve the handling characteristics
of
the
vehicle. With these actual weights, it is now
possible to compare them against the GAWR,
GVWR, and tire capacities. These actual
weights are also what should be used to help
determine the proper air pressure for the tires.
WEIGHING
YOUR
MOTOR HOME
05-8
To
Obtain Individual
Axle
and
Gross
Weights:
Scale Weight
STEPl
=_,----=~Ibs.
(Step 1 =
GAW)
From
eee
Label
==
___
Ibs.
GAWR
Scale Weight
STEP
3
=-----:=--=;-;-;;-Ibs.
(Step
3 =
GAW)
From
eee
Label
==:--
__
Ibs.
GAWR
II
STEP
2
Scale Weight
~_~=~Ibs.
(Step 2 = GVW)
From
eee
Label
==~
__
Ibs.
GVWR
STEP 4
II II
Scale Weight
=_-c-
__
Ibs
.
(Step
4)
From
eee
Label
Ibs.
Vehicle Weight
(GeWR-GVW)
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