Fleetwood Jamboree Searcher 1993, TIOGA 1992, Tioga Montara 19992, 1993 JAMBOREE RALLYE User Manual
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WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
Introduction
Warranties ............................................................ 1
. Reporting
Safety Defects ...................................... 2
Owner's Information Package ............................... 3
Chassis
& Vehicle Identification Information ........ 3
On
The
Road
Motor Home Loading ............................................ 5
Carrying Capacity ............................................... 5
Loading Tips ....................................................... 6
Determining Your Motor Home
Load
.................. 6
Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home .................... 6
Tires ...................................................................... 7
Tire Inflation ........................................................ 7
Tire Replacement ................................................ 7
If You Get A Flat Tire .......................................... 7
Spare Tire Carrier ............................................... 7
Changing A Flat Tire ........................................... 7
Towing A Vehicle ................................................. 7
Seats And Seat Belts ............................................ 8
Driver/Passenger Seats ...................................... 8
Seat Belts ..........................................................
..
8
Child Restraint .................................................... 8
Driving & Parking .................................................. 9
Fuel & Fuel Systems ............................................ 9
Fuel Fill ............................................................... 9
Fuel Types & Vapor Lock .................................... 9
General Chassis Topics ...................................... 1 0
Variable Speed Engine Fan .............................. 10
Exhaust System Heat ....................................... 10
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ................ 1 0
Carbon Monoxide Detector ...............................
11
Emergency Towing .............................................
11
Attaching Accessories to your Motor Home ........
11
Living With Your Motor
Home
Manual Entry Steps ............................................ 13
Power Entry
Steps .............................................. 13
Entry Assist Handle ............................................ 13
Entry Doors
& Screens ....................................... 13
Windows ............................................................. 13
Emergency Exit Window ................................... 13
Side Slider Windows ......................................... 13
Su
n Visors .......................................................... 13
Mini-Blinds .......................................................... 14
Roof Rack Ladder
Instaliation ............................. 14
Storage ............................................................... 15
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Exterior Compartments ..................................... 15
Interior Storage ................................................. 15
Interior & Furnishings ........................................ 15
Dinette Conversion ...........................................
15
Sofa/Lounge Conversion ................................ :.15
Folding Doors/Dividers ...................................... 16
Interior Lighting ................................................. 16
Overhead Vents ................................................ 16
Bunk Ladder Installation ................................... 16
Monitor Panel .......................................................... 1 6
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy ........................ 17
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ............ 17
Fire
Safety .......................................................... 17
Fire Safety Precautions .....................................
18
Smoke Detector ................................................ 1 8
Plumbing System
Fresh Water System ........................................... 19
City Water Connection ...................................... 19
Water Pump ...................................................... 20
Water Filter ....................................................... 20
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System ....... 20
Leaks ................................................................ 20
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System ................. 20
Exterior Shower ...................... , .........................
21
Waste Water System ..........................................
21
Toilet .................................................................
21
Draining The Holding Tanks .............................
21
Holding Tank Care ............................................ 22
Electrical
Systems
Chassis Electrical System .................................. 23
Chassis Bulbs & Fuses ..................................... 23
12-Volt Coach System ........................................ 23
Battery Disconnect ............................................ 23
Auxiliary Start System ....................................... 23
Battery Inspection & Care ................................. 23
Battery Charging ............................................... 24
Selecting A Replacement Battery ..................... 24
120-Volt System ................................................. 24
Power Converter ............................................... 24
Power Inverter ............................... .................... 24
Ground Fault Interrupter ................................... 25
Coach Fuses & Circuit Breakers ........................ 25
Generator ........................................................... 25
Generator Fuel Supply ...................................... 25
Generator Operation ......................................... 25
Generator Operating Safety Precautions .......... 26
Electrical System Wiring ..................................... 26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LP Gas System Maintenance
LP
Gas Safety Precautions ................................ 27 Exterior ............................................................... 35
System Components .......................................... 27 Stains ................................................................ 35
Hoses ................................................................ 27
LP
Gas Regulator ............................................. 28 Rubber
LP
Using
Filling
LP
LPG Leak Detector ............................................. 30
Lighting
Appliances
Water Heater ......................................................
Refrigerator .........................................................
Acrylic Refrigerator
Furnace ..............................................................
Range .................................................................
Range Exhaust Hood ......................................... 32 Storage Checklists .............................................. 39
Air Conditioner .................................................... 32
Entertainment Equipment ................................... 32 Long- Term Storage ........................................... 40
120-Volt TV & VCR ........................................... 32 Winterization ....................................................... 40
120-Volt VCR .................................................... 32 Water System Winterizing ................................ ..40
120112-Volt TV .................................................. 32 Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage ......
TV
TV Ghosts &
Miscellaneous Appliances .................................. 33
Gas At Low Temperatures .................. 29 Sealant Renewal .............................................. 36
LP
Gas Tanks .......................................... 29 Door, Window,
Gas System Leak Checks ............................. 29
LP
Gas Appliances ............................... 30 Laminate Top Care ........................................... 37
31
31
Door
Panels
Antenna ....................................................... 32
FM
Flutter .................................... 33
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31
31
Windows, Door, Vents
Roof
System ......................................... 36
Roof
Interior ................................................................. 36
Upholstery & Drapes ......................................... 36
Walls & Ceiling Panels ...................................... 37
Bathtub & Plastic Shower Stall ......................... 37
Floors & Carpeting ............................................ 37
Engine Access .................................................. 37
Maintenance
Motor Home Storage
Short-Term Storage .......................................... 39
Maintenance Chart ................................................
Checklist ....................................... 37
& Locks ......................... 35
& Molding Resealing ........ 36
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43
FULL ONE-YEAR 115,000 MILE
r----
FOR
MOTOR
COVERAGE
Your
is
warranted under normal
The warranty extends
first place Into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period of one year from such
date or until
of
defects
OWNER'S
The
owner
or exterior doors,
coverage.
ment
If
a problem occurs which
him
sufficient information
DEALER'S
By
agreement with
and
to
WHEN
If
the dealer
plant at the address
PROVIDED
new
motor home, including
the
unit
be
has
given
must
OBLIGATIONS
is
responsible
LP
Thereafter,
of
a defective
part
OBLIGATIONS
repair or replace any parts necessary
THE
the
DEALER
is
unable or unwilling
listed below
MANUFACTURING
Upon
receipt
of
parts necessary
notice of a
to
correct defects
HOMES
the
use
to
to
the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery
received 15,000
to
the
selling dealer or
for
normal
regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control,
such
adjustments
under
this
the
owner believes
to
resolve
manufacturer,
DOES
PLANT
claim,
WARRANTy---
MANUFACTURED
SOLD
IN
structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, and
be
free
from
manufacturing defects
total
miles
of
the
manufacturer not later
maintenance
are
warranty.
the
matter.
the
NOT
to
resolve a problem which the owner
and
provide the manufacturer
as
the
responsibility
is
covered
The
owner
dealer
Is
Obligated
to
correct defects
RESOLVE
described
OBLIGATIONS
where the dealer
in
material or workmanship, or will take other appropriate action
was
BY
THE
SUBSIDIARIES
UNITED STATES AND CANADA
in
material or workmanship.
use
as
determined by the mileage shown
in
of
the owner
by
this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving
shall
deliver the motor
to
maintain
in
material or workmanship.
THE
PROBLEM
with
unable or unwilling
than
the
Owner's
as
the
is
a description
normal
motor
convinced
to
OF
FLEETWOOD
all
appliances and equipment installed by
ten
(10)
Manual;
etc.)
will
maintenance unless
home
to
home
is
in
writing of
resolve
on
days
after
the
however,
minor adjustments
be
performed
the dealer or manufacturing plant location for warranty service.
prior
to
retail
covered
by
the
problem
the
problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any
ENTERPRISES,
the
odometer (whichever occurs first). Written notice
expiration of
by
the
required
sale,
the warranty,
as
may
the
(such
dealer during
as
a direct result of repair or replace-
to
perform a detailed predelivery inspection
he
and
be
should contact the manufacturing
attempts
required.
INC.
or
the date the motor home
warranty period.
as
adjustments
the
first
90
made
to
resolve
the
manufacturer,
to
the
days
of warranty
it.
......
Is
interior
WHEN
WHAT
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
THE MANUFACTURER IS
EXPRESSLY SET
THE
If
the representatives of
owner should call
THIS WARRANTY
MANUFACTURING
the
IS
NOT
COVERED
1.
THE
AUTOMOTIVE
SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF
2.
DEFECTS
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.
NORMAL DETERIORATION
4.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE
5.
MOTOR
6.
TRANSPORTATION
LOSS,
HOTEL
SOME
LIMITATION
CAUSED
ABUSE,
MISUSE,
FAILURE
ALTERATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS
TO
HOMES
LOSS
BILLS,
STATES
OR
NOT
FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
the
manufacturing plant
toll-free number listed below
DOES
NOT
SYSTEM
BY
NEGLIGENCE,
COMPLY
OR
MODIFICATION
ON
WHICH
TO
OF
USE,
OR
OTHER
DO
NOT
EXCLUSION
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING,
PLANT
BY
THE EXPRESS
COVER:
(INCLUDING THE CHASSIS
THE
OR
RELATED
WITH
DUE
AND
THE
AND
FROM
TOWING
INCIDENTAL
ALLOW
MAY
LEGAL
DOES
are
to
RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE
TO:
OR
ACCIDENT;
INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED
OF
TO
WEAR
SERVICE
ODOMETER
DEALER
CHARGES,
OR
THE
EXCLUSION
NOT
APPLY
RIGHTS,
AND
NOT
unable
describe the problem
RESOLVE
to
resolve
WARRANTY
THE
MOTOR
HOME;
OR
EXPOSURE,
ITEMS.
SUCH
READING
OR
BUS
CONSEQUENTIAL
YOU
AS
MANUFACTURING
FARES,
TO
HAS
VEHICLE
OR
LIMITATION
YOU.
MAY
ALSO
REPRESENTATIONORWARRANTYMADE
THE
the
problem
and
AND
DRIVE
IN
THE OWNER'S
IN
THE
SUCH
LIGHT
BULBS.
BEEN
PLANT
RENTAL,
DAMAGES.
HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE
PROBLEM
and
the
the attempts
TRAIN), TIRES
ATMOSPHERE,
AS
FADING
FUSES.
ALTERED.
LOCATION,
INCIDENTAL
OF
INCIDENTAL
owner
is
made
to
AND
COMPONENTS.
MANUAL;
ETC.)
OF
FABRICS
WIPER
LOSS
OR
convinced that
resolve
BATTERIES,
OR
BLADES.
OF
TIME,
CHARGES
CONSEQUENTIAL
BY
ANY
It
Is
covered
it.
WHICH
DRAPES,
LUBRICANTS.
INCONVENIENCE,
SUCH
AS
DAMAGES,
TO
STATE.
DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYONDTHOSE
by
ARE
COVERED
CARPET
WEAR,
ETC.
TELEPHONE
this warranty, the
BY
THE
ETC.
COMMERCIAL
CALLS
OR
SO
THE
ABOVE
Brand Name:
________________
MANUFACTURING PLANT:
_
Model:
__________
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Serial
No.
_____
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CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises,
P.O.
Box
7300
Inc.
Riverside. CA 92513·7300
(800) 854·4755
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used
in the production of
supply us and which we utilize in our finished product. These suppliers have
requested that we communicate this to our customers.
particle board, hardwood plywood or paneling which they
I~
For your information, we are reproducing
been provided to us by our
suppliers.
samples of statements which have
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE
RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY
IN
SOME
PEOPLE CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,
AND AGGRAVATION
SUCH AS ASTHMA.
RISK
OF
SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion
WARNING:
DEHYDE
International
IRRITANT:
RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS
OF
ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,
PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE
Corporatio'n
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia~Pacific
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT
FORMALDEHYDE
Corporation
IS
MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES OF
FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS INTHE INDOOR AIR CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY
AGGRAVATE
TION WILL
Weyerhaeuser
RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-
REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Company
Ventilation
is
important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
Owner's
.
Manual.
SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
i-
f---
SYSTEMS
The manufacturer
the
National
found
here
and
"APPLIANCES" for other safety
of
this recreational vehicle is required
Fire
Protection Association
may
also
be
found
in
other chapters of this Owner's
AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
and
the
American National Standards Institute.
and
operating information.
WARNING
LP
GAS
EQUIPPED
ATMOSPHERE.
CONTAINERS
WITH
SHALL
SAFETY DEVICES
NOT
BE
PLACED
WHICH
OR
STORED
RELIEVE
WARNING
IT
IS
NOT
SAFE
TO
USE
FRESH
THIS
ADEQUATE
IS
THE
THAT
IS
AIR
FOR
SAFE
OPERATION.
1.
OPEN
OVERHEAD VENT
2.
OPEN
WINDOW.
WARNING
LIMITED
COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL
COOKING
GREATER
LABEL
SUPPLY
DUE
OF
TO
THE
APPLIANCES NOT
WHEN
THE
HAS
FRESH
COOKING APPLIANCES
BEFORE
OR
TURN
BEEN
LOCATED
AIR
FOR
COMBUSTION.
SIZE
OF
THE
RECREATIONAL
AVOID
BE
USED
APPLIANCE
IS
USED
FOR
OPERATION:
ON
EXHAUST
IN
THE
DANGERS
FOR
COMFORT HEATING
FOR
LONG
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL·BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
NOT
BE
USED
INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL
TIONAL VEHICLE
MAY
CAUSE
FIRES
VEHICLE.
OR
ASPHYXIATION.
to
furnish
the
following consumer information
Manual.
EXCESSIVE
COMFORT HEATING.
COOKING
UNLIKE
VEHICLE,
OF
WOOD
THE
Please
INSIDE
THE
PRESSURE
FAN,
AND
AREA
HOMES,
AND
ASPHYXIATION.
PERIODS
USE
OF
AND
CHARCOAL GRILLS
OF
THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE
see
chapters titled
VEHICLE.
BY
COOKING
TO
REMIND
THE
AMOUNT
PROPER
IT
AS
THE
TIME.
as
provided by
The
information
LP
GAS
DISCHARGING
YOU
OF
VENTILATION
IS
ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
DANGER
AND
and
warnings.
"LP
GAS SYSTEM"
CONTAINERS
GAS
TO
APPLIANCES
TO PROVIDE
OXYGEN SUPPLY
WHEN
OF
ASPHYXIATION
STOVES, SHALL
THE
RECREA·
ARE
THE
NEED
AN
USING
DO
NOT
BRING
OR
VEHICLE
A warning
THAN
Overfilling
container
The
IF
LP
compartments have
is
BECAUSE A FIRE
label
80
PERCENT
the
will
contain approximately
following label
YOU
SMELL GAS:
1.
Extinguish
2.
Do
not touch electrical switches.
3.
Shut off
4.
Open
5.
Leave
6.
Have
gas regulators
kept
in
place
has
LP
gas container
the
doors
the
the
to
STORE
been
has
any
gas supply at
area until odor clears.
gas system checked
must
been
minimize vent blockage which
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,
OR
EXPLOSION
located nearthe
OF
CAPACITY.
can
been
placed
open
flames, pilot lights
and
other ventilating openings.
always
equipped
LP
result
80
percent of its volume
in
the
the
tank valve(s)
and
be
installed with
with
a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces downward
gas container. This
in
uncontrolled gas flow which
vehicle near
leakage source corrected before using again.
WARNING
OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE
MAY
RESULT.
label
reads:
DO
NOT FILL CONTAINER(S)
can
cause fire
as
liquid
LP
gas.
the
range:
and
all smoking materials.
or
gas
supply connection.
the
diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that
could
result
in
excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
or
explosion. A properly filled
TO
are
and
THE
MORE
not
in
the cover
1
INTRODUCTION
r
t-
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the
growing family of motor home owners. We sincerely
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
years of carefree, pleasant
Your motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the
can National Standards Institute A 119.2, CSAStandard
Z-240 (units built for Canada), and
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These standards
tablish
quirements for performance and safety. Compliance
with ANSI and CSA standards is indicated by the seal
attached just outside the entry door.
Like
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
material furnished with the motor home
Information Package and
This information outlines important areas of maintenance and provides a maintenance schedule for you to
follow for safe, trouble free service from your motor
home. Study these instructions carefully before you
operate the motor home for the first time. A good
working knowledge of your motor home and how to care
for it
recreational
the plumbing, heating, electrical and other re-
all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
will help you enjoy many miles and years of
living.
NOTE: This manual describes many features
your
motor home
its safe use. This manual, including
graphs
only Some equipment
or
cause
improvement conducted
possible that recent product changes may not
be included. The instructions included in this
manual are intended
extend the responsibilities
subsidiary, parent company
the standard written warranty
this manual.
and
shown
of
illustrations, is
in
this manual may be optional. Be-
the continuous program
traveling and vacationing.
applicable Federal
all instructional
in
the
ChassiS Operator's Manual.
and
includes instructions for
photo-
of
a general nature
and
features described
of
product
by
Fleetwood, it is
as a guide,
and
in no way
of
the manufacturing
or
affiliates beyond
as presented in
Ameri-
es-
Owner's
of
In
this manual, statements preceded by the following
words are of special significance:
"WARNING" means that there is the possibility
of personal injury to yourself and others.
"CAUTION"
of damage to the vehicle.
"NOTE"
for more efficient and convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while
you read this
NOTE: This product is designed for recrea-
tional use
not designed
nent housing. Use
or permanent occupancy may lead
ture deterioration
carpeting, drapes, appliances
Damage or deterioration due to long term
pancy is not be considered normal,
under the terms
misuse, abuse,
your
warranty protection. Before considering
this motor home for long term occupancy,
sult the relevant sections
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.
means that there
indicates points of particular interest
manual.
and
short term occupancy only. It is
or
intended
of
this product for long term
of
interior finishes, fabrics,
of
the warranty constitute
or
neglect, thereby reducing
is
the possibility
to
be used as perma-
to
prema-
and
fixtures.
and
in
this manual:
occu-
will
con-
WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre-
hensive warranty programs
refer to the warranty in the front of this
explains your rights and obligations, as well as the rights
obligations of the dealer and manufacturer. Please
and
read this section
case you have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealer
you have any questions about the warranty or what it
does or does not cover, please contact your dealer.
will be better able to get you
carefully.
in
the RV industry. Please
manual. It
You
will be better informed in
on
the road again. If
2
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The materials in your Owner's Information Package
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on
the various appliances and components in your
motor home. Warranty registration cards for these items
'should
you take
operating instructions for a
your
You will
proximately
home. This
motor home
iary location. If your motor home ever needs warranty
service, present this card to the
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and all
motor home components as specified
checklists supplied
manufacturers. You
completed
motor
As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home,
noting
delivery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES WILL
NOT
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
You
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized
dealer. The service department at any of the locations
listed
dealer
be
filled out and mailed as soon as possible after
delivery of your motor home. If you do not have
particular appliance, contact
dealer.
automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-
3-4 weeks after delivery of your new motor
plastic card is imprinted with your name, the
serial number, and manufacturing subsid-
dealer.
dealer is responsible for performing a
in
the predelivery
by the motor home and chassis
should
checklists
home
is
delivered
and correcting any steering problems before
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
should return your motor home to the selling dealer
at the back of this manual can help you find a
in
your area.
from
to
receive a
your
you.
Fleetwood motor home
copy
dealer
of
when
these
your
3. We
4.
sincerely believe that your dealer and the
factory representative
problem which might arise. If their combined
efforts are not satisfactory,
describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood
Consumer
P.O.
Riverside,
Please include
ber of your motor home. The serial number is
located on the identification tag next to the entry
door.
If you wish to call for assistance, please use this
toll-free telephone number:
the brand name and serial num-
(800) 854-4755
will be able to solve any
please send a letter
Enterprises,
Affairs
Department
Box
7300
CA
92513-7300
Inc.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash
immediately
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
wood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become
in individual problems between you, your dealer
Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.
To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
Washington, D.C. area)
or
could cause injury
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
or write to:
or
death, you should
involved
Fleet-
or
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 dealership, giving them an opportunity to help the
service department
2.
If a problem arises that has not been resolved to
your satisfaction by your
manufacturing subsidiary service
locations are listed in this manual. Please contact the one nearest you.
resolve the matter for you.
local dealer, contactthe
facility. The
NHTSA
Department
U.S.
Washington,
You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
of
Transportation
D.C. 20590.
OWNER'S
INFORMATION
PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about your
motor home and its equipment and systems. This
Owner's Manual is
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
in-
cluded
in
the package. Additionally, you must follow all
maintenance instructions to insure full warranty
coverage. If you ever decide to sell ortrade your motor home,
be sure the new owner gets all the material
in
this
package.
FEDERAL
CERTIFICATION
TAG
MANUFACTURED
BY:
DATE
OF
MFR:
INCOMPLETE
VEHICLE
MFD.
BY:
DATE
OF
INC.
VEH.
MFR:
GROSS
VEHICLE
WEIGMT
RATE:
GAWR
FRONT:
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
SINGLE
GAWR
INTERMEDIATE:
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
DUAL
GAWR
REAR:
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
SINGLE
This
vehicle
conforms
to
all
applicable
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standards
In
effect
In:
VEH.
IDENT.
NO.:
TYPE
VEHICLE:
MULTI·PURPOSE
PASSENGER
VEHICLE
The tires
on
this unit
may
be
different from those
shown
above.
Check tire sidewalls for maximum
inflation pressures.
Replacement
tires
must
be
rated
not
less
than
the
axle capacity
(GAWR).
Located on
the
left Interior sidewall
of
the
motor
home driver compartment.
3
CHASSIS
AND
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Two numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used
on
the vehicle. The V.I.N. or Vehicle
Identification Number is the
legal identification of the
completed vehicle and is the number of the vehicle
registration. The
V.I.N. is found on the Federal Certifica-
tion
Tag
located on the left interior sidewall of the motor
home driver compartment. Refer to this number when
ordering parts or service from the chassis dealer service
center.
The Fleetwood Identification Number
(F.I.N.) is found on
the Fleetwood Motor Homes tag to the
left of the main
entry door
or
on the exterior left front side of the motor
home. Use this number
When
ordering parts through
your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.
RBEfWcx)[).
MOToR
HOMES
OF
PLAN APPROVAL
NO.
F.I.N.
MFD.ID.
NO.
DAre
OF
MFR. MO:
INC.
MODEL
VR:
Located
to
the
left
of
the
main entry
door or
on
exterior left front side
of
the
motor
home.
MOTOR HOME LOADING
Your motor home chassis is designed to carry a certain
maximum
load. This load includes everything: the weight
of the empty motor home
itself, all occupants and their
belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and anything
else that may
be
in
or
attached to the motor home.
The maximum
load for which the motor home is de-
signed is
called the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
RATING (GVWR). Modifications to your motor home, i.e.,
changing tires or spring
load capacities, will not
in
any
way increase the GVWR.
Another
critical weight factor is the GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). This is the maximum weight
a specific
axle is designed to carry.
Each
axle has its
own GAWR. The GAWR's do not necessarily add up to
the GVWR.
The GVWR and the GAWR for your motor home are
shown on the certification tag posted on the driver's door
or
in
the driver's compartment.
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OF
THE MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED LOAD
OF
ANY AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OR
GAWR
OF
YOUR
MOTOR
.HOME
WILL
REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN
CAUSE UNDE.SIRABLE HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.
In
addition to knowing the overall weight that can be
safely loaded in or attached to the motor home, you
must know how to distribute the weight so that correct
amounts of weight are
placed on the axles. The allow-
able
carrying capacity of the motor home is found by
weighjng the motor home empty, and subtracting this
weight from the GVWR.
Carrying
Capacity
During the design and development of Fleetwood motor
homes, the number and size of storage compartments,
the
liquid tank capacities and number of belted seating
positions are maximized for
value and convenience. If
5
ON THE ROAD
you fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage compartments and cupboards to maximum
volume and fill all
available
seating positions with passengers, the motor
home will
be
overloaded. According to National High-
way Traffic
Safety Administration figures, a vehicle
occupant weighs 150 pounds. Additionally, each gallon
of gasoline weighs six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon
of water weighs over eight pounds (8.3 Ibs.).
You
are responsible for analyzing the conditions under
which the motor home
will be used for each trip. The
number of passengers and
placement of cargo will
affect the amount of water and cargo that you can carry
(See
"Loading
Tips").
For convenience, the passenger capacity for camping use and the passenger capacity for day use are shown
on
a permanent label in the
driver's area or adjacent to the main entry .door. The
passenger capacity for camping provides
reasonable
cargo capacity for trips taking more than one
day.
The
passenger capacity for day use provides
less cargo
capacity for trips or activities not
involving overnight
stays. For
example, it may
be
necessary
to
reduce the
amount of water carried. and
unload some cargo items
normally carried for camping
in
order to provide carrying
capacity for the
additional day use passengers.
The number of seat
belt locations may
be
greater than
the number of passengers permitted by the
label. These
extra
locations, if provided, are to permit a choice of
seats
while travelling.
It
is not safe to exceed the labeled
passenger capacity unless the axle loadings and total
weight are c;hecked against their ratings on a public
scale. (See
"Determining
and
Distributing
Your
Load").
Thoughtful consideration of the weight placed in the
motor home can
yield important benefits:
Greater choice of seating and storage
Safe operation, including improved handling char-
acteristics and ride comfort
Better
fuel mileage and reduced tire wear.
6
NOTE: Carrying capacities
of
your motor home
are specified on a label affixed
to
the inside
of
a wardrobe door.
The
label includes all factory
installed options.
If other equipment such
as
leveling jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are
installed after the motor home leaves the
fac-
tory,
the weight
of
these items must be sub-
tracted from the total
of
the passenger and
cargo carrying capacities.
If you tow a trailer,
the tongue weight
of
the trailer must be sub-
tracted from the total
of
the passenger and
cargo carrying capacities.
Loading
Tips
Do not load heavy items
in
upper cabinets.
Secure and brace items
so
they won't move during
travel, thereby shifting the load.
Do
not load heavy items near either end of the
motor home or on the rear bumper.
Adjust cargo storage
to
keep the side to side wheel
loads
as equal
as
possible.
Carry
only
as
much water
as
needed for travel use
or to
balance the load.
Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks be-
fore traveling.
WARNING
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE
BY
ADDITION OF RACKS NOT SPECIFIED BY
THE MANUFACTURER TO CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES WILL
REDUCE YOUR
WARRANTY COVERAGE
AND MAY CAUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
Make a
loading diagram of your properly loaded motor
home.
It will help you locate where specific items are
stored, and
will help speed the loading process. Store
emergency items
in
a readily accessible location. In-
clude
a fire extinguisher, tools, first aid kit, rain gear,
flashlight, highway warning devices, and
an
electric
cord with light.
WARNING
DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS CON·
TAINERS, GASOLINE, OR
OTHER
FLAM·
MABLE
LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR
HOME. THE CONTAINERS MAY LEAK.
Determining
And
Distributing
Your
Motor
Home
Load
If the loaded weight of your motor home exceeds the
GVWR, you will have
to
remove items to bring the weight
down to or
below the GVWR. If the loaded axle weight
on any axle exceeds the GAWR, you
will have to
redistribute cargo to bring the weight down to or below
theGAWR.
Weighing
Your Loaded
Motor
Home
Refer to your
local directory to locate a public weigh
station. The
following weighing procedure will help you
determine whether your loaded motor home (complete
with cargo,
fluids, passengers, and driver) is within
GAWR and
GVWR limits. When you arrive at a weigh
station, the attendant
will guide you through the correct
positioning of the motor home on the scales.
1 . Center the front wheels on the scale platform and
take a reading. This is the Front Gross Axle
Weight (Reading
I).
2.
Center the entire vehicle (all axles) on the scale
and take a reading. This is the Gross
Vehicle
Weight (Reading
2).
3.
Center the rear wheels on the platform and take a
reading. This reading is the Rear Gross
(Reading 3).
4.
Compare Reading 2 with the GVWR of your
vehicle.
ing, you will have to reduce the total vehicle load.
If
the reading exceeds the GVWR rat-
Axle Weight
7
NOTE: Check the wheel covers periodically
They could work loose during driving.
Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment. All tires of the same size and rating may not
have the same weight carrying capacity.
dealer. The original equipmenttires supplied on your
tire
motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross
axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated
Federal Certification
the driver's seat.
If
You Get A Flat Tire
In
case of sudden tire failure, avoid heavy brake application. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly
and move slowly to a safe, off-road place. Park on
a firm,
hazard
level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn on the
flasher system.
be
the same size, and have at
Consult your
Tag
located on the sidewall near
on
the
i----
\-
5.
If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your
vehicle, check Readings 1 and 3 to verify that
each is
exceeds the GAWR, redistribute the
reweigh.
Periodically reweigh your motor home. Loading and
weight patterns
less than its respective GAWR. If either
load and
will change according to use.
TIRES
Your motor home
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,
should receive thousands of miles of trouble free
you
service.
Inflation
Tire
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres-
sure must
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section
manual for information on maintenance, inflation pressure, and tire care.
be
is
equipped with truck tires. Under
maintained. Properly inflated tires also
in
your chassis operator's
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECK
SPARE)
TO INSIDE
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.
FOLLOW
TIONS
MANUAL
TIRE PRESSURES(INCLUDING THE
OFTEN. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
IN
THE
CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S
Spare Tire
On
some models, the spare tire carrier is located under
the rear of the motor home between the frame
Carrier
rails.
WARNING
TRUCK
TREMELY HEAVY
POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT
REMOVE
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.
Changing
Even with good tire maintenance and
you may experience a
help
through your auto club or travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Consult the chassis operator's
manual for additional information on tire inflation and
proper torque.
TIRES AND
THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU
A Flat Tire
WHEELS
AND MAY WEIGH 100
flat tire. Summon professional
ARE
ATTEMPT TO
normal driving,
EX-
WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY ANDIOR
PROPERTY
OTHER TIRE
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP
TEMPT TO CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.
DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
..
DO NOT AT·
TOWING A VEHICLE
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,
please use these guidelines when choosing a hitch and
trailer:
8
Hitch classification: Class
II.
Do
not use a load equalizing hitch.
It
could cause
structural damage to the frame members.
Limit the tongue weight of trailer ortowing device to
a maximum of
250 pounds. Heavier tongue
weights can damage your motor home rear
frame and body, cause unstable driving and
handling characteristics, and will restrict your
rights under the Ownercare warranty.
Do not tow a vehicle weighing more than
3500
pounds, or more than recommended by the
chassis manufacturer, whichever is less. Heavier vehicles can cause braking problems, damagethe
motor home structure or drive train,
cause unstable driving or handling characteristics, and restrict your rights under the
Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer hitch will not
increase the tow capacity of the motor home
even if the chassis
is
rated at a higher level.
The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)
is
listed on the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR
is
the maximum allowable weight of both the loaded
motor home and towed vehicle. Exceeding the
GCWR will cause damage to your motor home
drive train or chassis, unstable driving and handling characteristics, and will reduce your warranty protection.
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer different posi-
tion/comfort adjustments:
WARNING
DO NOT
ADJUST
THE SEAT POSITION
WHILE
THE VEHICLE
IS
IN
MOTION. YOU
MAY LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Forward/Back
- The forward/back lever is lo-
cated under the front left of the seat.
Pull the
levertoward the left outside
olthe
seatto unlock.
Release the lock lever to secure the seat posi-
tion.
Swivel-
The swivel lock lever is located under the
front right of the seat. Lift the lever forward and
up to swivel. The seat locks
in
the center, forward
position. When unlocked, the seat will swivel
freely around to the center position.
Recline - The recliner lever
is
located on the right
arm rest.
Seat
Bells
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. For your protection, always use your seat belts.
The driver's seat and other seats designed to carry
passengers while moving have been equipped with seat
belts.
WARNING
ALL
RIDERS SHOULD USE SEAT BELTS
WHILE
THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. NEITHER SEATS WITHOUT SAFETY BELTS NOR
BEDS SHOULD
BE OCCUPIED WHILE THE
VEHICLE
IS
IN MOTION.
Adjust seat belts
as
follows:
To fasten bell, be sure it
is
not twisted, then push
the tongue end of one belt into the buckle of the
mating belt. Be sure it latches. For greatest
safety, adjust the belt snugly as
Iowan
the
abdomen as comfort will allow.
To release
the
belt, depress the button
in
the
center of the buckle and
slide the tongue out of
the buckle. Never use a belt for more than one
person
at
a time.
Child
Restraint
All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should
be restrained whenever riding
in
vehicles. Holding a
child
in
your arms is not a substitute for seat belts
or
a
child restraint system. Child restraint systems are designed to be secured
in
the vehicle seats by lap belts.
Children could be endangered
in
a crash if their child
restraints are not properly secured
in
the vehicle.
When using any child restraint system,
be
sure to read
and
follow all instructions
on
installation and use that
come with the system.
When securing a child restraint with a lap belt that has
no
retractor, pull the excess webbing through the adjust-
ment mechanism.
If the child restraint is still not secure, use a different
seating position
in
the vehicle and/or contact your
dealer and the child restraint manufacturer for help.
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once you become accustomlld to the feel
olthe
controls
and the reference points from the driver's seat, you will
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
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