Fleetwood Flair 2000 Owner's Manual

2000

©1999 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part

of

this pUblication may be

reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic

or

mechanical, including

photocopying, recording, or

by

any information storage or retrieval system without written

permission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Manufacturing

subsidiaries of Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.

build

the

following

motor

homes:

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

• Discovery· Flair'

Tioga'

Jamboree'

American

Eagle·

American

Dream'

American

Heritage

•

American

Tradition

i~

LIMITED

ONE

..

YEAR/THREE

..

YEAR

WARRANTY

For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries

of

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,

sold in the United States and Canada

Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from
manufacturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects or
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other
appearance items that may occur prior to delivery are usually
corrected during the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or
the dealership.

The walTanty 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 placed into service as a rental, commercial or
demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for
the following periods:

I.

For all defects (other than structural)thewammty 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

OC~U1's

first).

2.

For structural

def!'Octs,

3 years; stniclural defects are,limited

to the following:

roof

structure, sub-floor structure,' exterior

walls, interior walls

and ceilings.

Written notice

of

defects must be given to the selling dealer or

manufacturer not later than ten

(10) days after the expiration

of

the

warranty period.

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

FlAiR

COVERACE

PROVIDED

OWNER'S

OBLICATIONS

\--

•

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 workmanship.

If

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

owner

is

convinced is covered by the warranty, the owner should
contact the Fleetwood Service Center at the address listed below and
provide the Fleetwood Service Center with a description in writing

of

the problem and attempts made to resolve it.

Upon receipt

of

notice

of

a claim, where the dealer was unable or
unwilling to resolve the problem, the Fleetwood Service Center will ­repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects

in material or

workmanship or will take other appropriate action

as

may be

required.

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;

WARRANTY

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHEN

TH,E

DEALER

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

THE PROBLEM

MANUF.t\CTURER'S

OBLIGATIONS

WHAT

Is NOT

COVERED

-

By

THIS

EXPRESS WARRANTY

FiAill

i

1-

WARRANTY

c.

Alteration or modification

of

the 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 Fleetwood Service
Center 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

yon may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.
The manufacturer is

not

responsible for any nndertaking,

representation

or

warranty

made by any dealer

or

other

person

beyond those expressly set forth in this warranty.

BrandName:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

__

Model:

______________________________________

_

Serial No.:

~

____________________________________

~

Manufacturing Plant:

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_

For

Customer Service assistance, contact:

Fleetwood Motor Home Service
PO Box 5700
Riverside, CA 92507

(800)

322-8216

FlAin

Fleetwood Motor Home Service
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.

WARNING

This

product

is

manufac-

tured

with

urea-formalde-

hyde

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

ventila-

tion should reduce the

risk

of

such

problems.

Champion International
Corporation

WARNING

This

product contains com-

ponents

containing

or

manufactured

with

1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that

may be harmful

to

the

public

health and environ­ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.

AI

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 aggra-

vate respiratory

conditions

or

allergies. Ventilation will

reduce

indoor

formaldehyde

levels.

Weyerhauser Corporation

WARNING

Ventilation is important for making the
interior

of

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

Your

Motor

Home

chapter in this

Owner's Manual.

Irritant:

This

product

con­tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin

and

may

release

formaldehyde vapors in

low

concentrations.

Formalde-

hyde can be irritating

to

the
eyes and upper respiratory
system

of

especially suscep-

tible

persons such as

those

with allergies

or

respiratory

ailments. Use

with

adequate

ventilation.

If

symptoms

develop,

consult

your·

physician.

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

FlAin

I::

We are required

to

tell you consumer information provided

by the National Fire Prevention Association

(NFPA) and tbe

American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The

informa.

tion and warnings found on these pages may

alsobe

found in

other chapters

of

this Owner's Manual. Please see the

LP

Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and

operating information.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

CAS

ApPLIANCES

FlAill

WARNING

Do

not

bring

or

store

LP

gas containers, gasoline

or

other

flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire

or

explo·

sion

may

result.

A warning label has been located near the

LP

gas container.

This

label reads:

DO

NOT

FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN

, , 80·PERCENT

OF

CAPACITY.

Overfilling the

LP

gas container can result in uncontrolled gas

flow which can cause fire

or

explosion. A properly'filled

con·

tainer

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 container valve(S)

ot

gas sup-

"ply

connection.

4.

Open doors and other ventilatio'n openings.

,

5.

Leave .the area until the

odor

clears.

6.

Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-

eel

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

ventfaces

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-

AI

WARNING

It

is

not

safe

to

use cooking appliances

for

comfort

heating. Cooking appli-

ances 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 pro-

vide 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 dan-

gers

of

asphyxiation.

It

is especially

important that cooking

appliances not

be used for comfort heating as the

dan-

ger

of

asphyxiation

is

greater when the

appliance

is

used

for

long periods

of

time.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

REGARDING

LP

CAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

CAS

ApPLIANCES

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

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.

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GlOSSARY

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INTRODUCTION

We1cometo the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow-

of

ing family
for

choosing a Fleetwood motor home!

Yom motor home has been designed to provide you with
years

of.carefrf:e, pleasant traveling and vacationing.

forms with, or exceeds,. applicable

Standards Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

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

Standards (FMVSS) and Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and C:aliforniaAir Resources Board (CARB) regula-

tions.These standards and regulations establish
ing, heating, electrical and other requirements for safety. The

seal attached

ANSI

with
Like all finely crafted.equipment,

require care and regular maintenance in order to deliver max-

imum value and performance. The dealer will give you basic
operating and maintenance instructions. However, supple­ment

this
the motor home
motor home
This information outlines important areas

maintenance for you
from yom motor home. Study these instructions carefully. A
good working knowledge

care for it will help you enjoy many miles and years

ationalliving.

motor home owners. We sincerely thank you

It

con-

American National

the

plumb-

just

outside the entry door indicates compliance

or CSA standards.

yom

motor home

will

by reading all instructional material furnished with

in

the

Owner's Information Package and

Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.

of

operation and

to

follow for safe,

of

your motor home and how to .

trouble-freeservi~e

of

recre-

v"1

This manual describes
many features
motor home and includes
instructions for
use.
ing photographs and
illustrations,
eral nature
equipment and features
described

. this manual

optionah Because
continuous program
product improvement
conducted by Fleetwood,
it is possible that recent
product changes may not
be included.

'tions included

manual are intended
guide, and
extend

ti€iS
subsidiary, parent com­pany or affiliates beyond

the
ranty
manual.

NOTE

of

your

its

safe

This manual, includ-

is

of a gen-

only.

Some

or

shown

maybe

of

The

instruc-.
in'

as

,in.

no way

the

responsibili-

of

the

manufactUring ,

standard written

as

presented

war-

in

I~

in

the

of

.

this

a

this

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In this manual, statements preceded by the following words

of

are

AI

means that there is the possibility

selfand

AI

means that there is the possibility

special significance:

WARNING I

others.

CAUTION I

of

personal injury to your-

of

damage to the vehicle.

til NOTE

indicates points
convenient operation.

Please pay close attention
this manual.

If

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

of

particular interest for more efficient and

to

these statements while you read

Sales Department will

til

This
for recreational use and

short

only.

intended
permanent housing.
of
term or permanent occu­pancy may lead
ture deterioration
or

peting, drapes, and appli-

ances
Damage or deterioration
due

pancy

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

your warranty protection.

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

NOTE

product

It

this product for long

finishes, fabrics, car-

to

of

is

designed

term occupancy

is

not designed or

to

be used as

to

prema-

of

interi-

and

long term occu-

is

not considered

the warranty

fixtures.

Con-

Use

or

of

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

RV

of

this manual.

as

the most comprehen-

industry. Please refer

It

explains your

to

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

You

will be better informed in case you have a warranty-

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

If

you on the road again.
warranty or what

it

you have any questions about the

does or does not cover, please contact

your dealer.

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WARRANTIES

of

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The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain
warranty information and operating instructions on the vari­0us appliances and components in your motor home.

be

Warranty registration cards for these items should

out and mailed as soon as possible after you take delivery
your motor home.
for a particular appliance, contact your dealer.

If

you

do

not have operating instructions

filled

of

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You will automatically receive an
mately 3-4 weeks after delivery
This card is imprinted with your name, the motor

al number, and manufacturing subsidiary location.
motor home ever needs warranty service, present this card to
the dealer, or have it available when contacting a Fleetwood
Service Center.

The

motor

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

components as specified in the predelivery checklists sup­plied
should receive a copy

your dealer when your motor

As a part

is responsible for road testing the motor home, noting and

correcting any steering problems before delivery.

Fleetwood

front

home

by

the

of

and

end

alignment after this predelivery inspection is

has been thoroughly inspected before ship-

of

the chassis and all motor

motor

the predelivery inspection procedure, the dealer

home

of

and chassis manufacturers. You

these completed checklists from

its subsidiaries will

Ownercare Card approxi-

of

your new motor home.

home

is delivered to you.

not

be responsible

home

If

your

home

seri-

for

done.

You should return your motor

If

warranty service.

other authorized Fleetwood motor

department

manual can help you find a dealer in your area.

If

you have a warranty
portion
directly to

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at

of

your vehicle please

an

authorized chassis dealer for service. This may

this is not possible, you may contact any

any

of

the locations listed at the back

or

service concern about the chassis

home

be

to the selling dealer for

home

aware that you may go

dealer.

The

service

of

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INTROduCTioN

I

save you time and effort

as

the chassis warranty is adminis­tered by the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone
directory for an authorized dealer and make arrangements
with their service department.
cern is chassis related, feel free

you are unsure

to

contact your Fleetwood

if

the con-

If

dealer to assist you.

If,

for some reason, a problem is ·not handled

to

your

satisfaction:

1.

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

2.

If a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satis­faction by your
Center. The locations are listed

Please

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory repre­sentative
arise.
send a letter describing the circumstances

contact the one nearest you.

If

their combined efforts are not satisfactory, please

help the service department resolve the mat-

local dealer, contact the Fleetwood Service

will be able to solve any problem which might

dealership, giving them an

in

the back of this manual.

to:

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.

Motor Home Division

PO Box 7638 Riverside, CA 92513-7638

Please include the brand name and serial number of your

motor home. The
tion tag next to the entry door, and on your warranty card.

4.

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

number:

serial number

is

located on the identifica-

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home will need repairs

If

or parts while you are on the road.

your motor home is
repaired by a non-authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially any parts that
are replaced. These parts will usually have

to

be returned

to

your dealer before you can be reimbursed for their cost.

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If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

Owner's

Information Package. When contacting any of the equip-

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

to

the appliance.

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

If

you need service or warranty information, the following

phone numbers may be helpful:

Refrigerator (Oometic) .................................. [phone]

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

[phone]

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

[phone]

Air

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

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

[phone]

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

[phone]

Entry

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

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

[phone]

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SERVICE

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If

you need service or warranty information, please see the

booklets and other documents included in your

Owner's

Information Package. When contacting any

of

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

to

the appliance.

If

you ever need warranty work done, be sure to have the

right papers with you. Take your warranty folder.

If

required
work is not covered under the warranty, your dealer's service
department can help you with getting the correct service.
Always keep a maintenance log

of

your motor home's ser-

vice history.
Always make a written list

of

the motor home's problems or

the specific work you want done.

If

you've had work done

that is not on your maintenance log, especially while out

of

town, let the service advisor know. Don't keep secrets.
And finally, be reasonable with requests.

If

you have a long

list

of

service items that need attention and you need your

motor home very soon, discuss the situation with the service

advisor, listing the items in order

of

priority. This will help
the service department manage their time and will help get
you going

as

quickly

as

possible.

SUGGESTIONS FOR

OBTAINING

SERVICE FOR

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

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If

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

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying the

Fleetwood Service Center at

If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves-

tigation, and

of

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However,
problems between you, your dealer or Fleetwood's manufac­turing subsidiary.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at
Washington,

if

it finds that a safety defect exists in a group

NHTSA cannot become involved in individual

D.C.) or write to:

National Highway Traffic Safety

1-800-322-8216.

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

I

NTROd

lJCTiON

REPORTING

SAFETY DEFECTS

1-

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

400 Seventh St.

Washington, DC 20590

You

can also obtain other information about motor vehicle

safety from the Hotline.

This package contains valuable documents about your motor
home and its equipment and systems. This
is in the package. Since this manual does not cover every
possible detail

your motor home, there are booklets and instructional mater-

ial in the package that will help you safely operate, maintain

and troubleshoot those items. Be sure you read all this infor­mation and understand the safety and operating instructions

included in the package. Additionally, you must follow all
maintenance instructions to insure full warranty coverage.
you ever decide to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the

new owner receives all the material in this package.

of

equipment and options installed on or in

of

Transportation

SW

Owner's

Manual

If

OWNER'S

INFORMATION

PACKAGE

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Several numbers are used

to

identify the vehicle and compo-

nents used on the vehicle.
The

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

cation

of

the completed vehicle and is the number

of

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

to

the interior left sidewall

of

the motor
home driver compartment. Refer to this information when
ordering parts from the chassis manufacturer or chassis deal­er service center.

CHASSIS

AND

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

The F.I.N. or Fleetwood Identification Number is located on
the tag just outside the main entry door or on the outside left
front side

of

the motor home. Use this number when order-

ing parts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

(sample)

FEDERAL

CERTIFICATION

TAG

(sample)

MFG

BY:

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

DATE

OF

MFR:

INCOMPLETE

VEHICLE

MFG.

BY:

-

DATE

OF

INC.

VEH.

MFR:

@

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

GVWR:

KGS

(

LBS)

BAR CODE

GAWR

fRONT:

KGS

(

LBS)

@

WITH:

RIMS

This

tag

is

located

on

the

left

top

of

the

instrument

pane

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

SINGLE

(

PSI)

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE:

KGS

(

LBS)

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

DUAL

(

PSI)

GAWR

REAR:

KGS

(

LBS)

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

KPA

COLD

SINGLE

(

PSI)

GAWR

COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND

REAR:

KGS

(

LBS)

This

vehicle

conforms

to

all

applicable

U.S.

Federal

Motor

Vehicle

Safety

Standards

in

effect

on:
V.I.N.
TYPE

VEHICLE:

MULTI·PURPOSE

PASSENGER

VEHICLE

The tires

on

this unit

may

be

different from those

shown

above.

Check lire sidewalls

for

maximum

inflation

pressure.

Replacement tires must

be

rated

no less than

the

axle

capacity (GAWR).

Located in the

motor

home

driver

compartment.

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MOTOR

HOMES

OF

INC.

PLAN

APPROVAL

NO.

r-

F.I.N.

MFD.ID.NO.

MODEL

DATE

OF

MFA.

MO:

YA:

Located

On

the left

of

the main

entry

door

or

on

exterior left front side

of

the

motor

home.

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F.I.N.

(Fleetwood Identification No.)

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The front suspension and steering system

accurately aligned at the factory before delivery to the
ership. However, after you have fully loaded the vehicle
according to your personal needs, have the alignment

if

checked and adjusted,
tire wear, check the front-end alignment periodically.

Please
the owner's responsibility
ranty.

Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or mis-

aligned suspension or steering components, unbalanced
tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.

Alignment can be affected by worn steering/suspension parts

or road hazards such

etc.

and wear unevenly.

the right or left.

note

that front-end alignment after retail delivery

Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle

necessary.

and

as

hitting a curb, pothole, railroad track,

It

may also cause the vehicle to "pull" to

is

To

not

of

this vehicle was

deal-

help prevent uneven

is

covered under the war-

SUSPENSION

ALlCNMENT

TIRE

BALANCE

AND

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

annoying vibrations and uneven tread wear such as cupping

or flat spots.

cle ride comfort decreases, the tires may need to be balanced.
See the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual for

more information.

Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the installation

any steering aid device that is not approved by our chassis

manufacturer's. Any add-on device

void the chassis manufacturer's warranty on the item or

items affected.

Any after-market steering aid device proposed for installation

must be approved by

Engineering

installation on your motor home.

If

you see uneven tire tread wear or

of

this type will1ikely

Fleetwood Motor Home Product

before considering it for any after-market

if

the vehi-

of

AFTER,..MARKET

STEERING

AID

DEVICES

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Vehicle Crash

Like any other vehicle you may drive, your motor home
can be involved in a vehicle crash, including a rollover.
The motor home will be damaged and you and others can
be injured or killed. Drive defensively at all times.

NOT

Vehicle Handling

cal car or truck you may be accustomed

drive

if

you are tired, have been drinking alcoholic

of

beverages, are under the influence
stance, or are taking any medication or drugs that may
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or coordination.
off the road and park in a safe area until you can drive
safely.

Your motor home is longer, wider and higher than a typi-

this in mind
motor home. New motor home owners should take
cial care to learn the driving and handling characteristics
of

your vehicle in safe and familiar surroundings. The
distribution
so it will handle safely while being driven.

as

you become familiar with driving your

of

the weight

of

your motor home is designed

any controlled sub-

to

driving. Keep

DO

spe-

Pull

WARNINGS,
TERMS

CONCEPTS

SAFE

OPERATION

OF

MOTOR

AND

FOR

YOUR

HOME

» When loading the motor home, balance the load

front-to-rear

» Load

areas than lighter items.

If

you fail to properly load your belongings and supplies,
you will defeat the load distribution design
home, possibly leading to handling problems and a vehicle
crash.

and

and

side-to-side.

secure heavier items lower

in

the storage

of

the motor

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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

If

becomes more critical.

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
er driver responses

handling problems

to

emergency conditions can lead to

and

vehicle crashes.

and

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Vehicle Towing

Your motor home can be equipped with a hitch designed
to allow you to tow vehicles or other loads behind your
motor home. The maximum amount

of

weight your

motor home can pull or stop is determined by the manu-

of

facturer
Check the

the chassis on which your motor home is built.

Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual

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

If

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

tow.

not provide information on towing weight limits, do not

tow a load

of

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

your motor home.

»

You

may be able to increase the weight of any towed load
by properly installing on the towed load a supplemental
brake control system that operates with your motor home's
braking system. Even with
tow more than the GTW or GCWR for the chassis under
your motor home. Again, check the

Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.

additional brakes, you cannot

Chassis

»

You

CANNOT increase the towed weight limit
the size of your hitch.

» Properly load what you tow to avoid a vehicle crash.

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» Do

» When

» State laws

Alterations

Many motor home owners like

not

attempt to tow something that

chassis.

driving
highway
ving experience when
on

mountain roads will be very different from what you

experience

Canada are different concerning towing requirements and
limits. Check the laws
traveling.

to

in

mountainous

signs

concerning

pulling and stopping a towed unit

on

level ground.

in

the United States and provincial laws

in

grades

the areas where you anticipate

Your Motor Home

to

is

too heavy for your

areas,

look

and

for

and

curves.

add a personal touch
their motor home. But there is a difference between
changing how your motor home looks versus how it

If

handles or responds to driver inputs.

make any type

of

alteration

to

your motor home, consult

a professional who understands the correct way

you expect to

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

mance and safety

of

your motor home.

An

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

LP

can endanger your motor home

and

any improper alteration

gas systems can cause a fire

and

its occupants.

Fleetwood and your chassis manufacturer stand behind
the motor home as delivered -

NOT

as altered by some-

one else.

obey

Your dri-

in

to

do the

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Maintenance

It

is your responsibility to properly maintain your motor

home. Consult your Fleetwood and

Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual

tion.

See an authorized Fleetwood dealer to have your
motor home serviced or repaired. You,
professional, should check all fluid levels and change
fluids and filters when needed. Tire condition and proper

inflation pressure is critical to safe operation. Keep your

vehicle properly maintained to help avoid

Warning Devices

Your motor home is equipped with warning devices.
Check them before a trip for proper operation. A disabled
warning device cannot warn you or your occupants

life-threatening danger. Keep them working and respond

to them quickly.

Chassis

for service informa-

or

an experienced

a vehicle crash.

of

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