Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1984 Owner's Manual

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BY

FLEEJWaJD.

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1984

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS SYSTEMS

AND LP GAS APPLIANCES

The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to fumlsh the followlnc
consumer information as provided
the American National Standards Institute. The information
here may
sections titted ·Uquid Petroleum Gas System" and "ApPliances" tor other salery
and operating information.

LP
VEHICLE.
WHICH
ATMOSPHERE.

IT
COOKING APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BeFORE
OPERATION:

THIS WARNING
REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY
COMBUSTION.
LIMITED
VENTILATION WHEN USING THE COOKING APPLIANCES(S)

OANGERS
APPLIANCES NOT
ASPHYXIATION IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG
PERIODS

PORTABLE FUEL'BURNING EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING WOOD ANO CHARCOAL
GRILLS
VEHICLE.
VEHICLE

00
FLAMMABLE
MAY

A WIImlng label

..

CAPACTIY.

OVerfilling

can ctlu

approximately

The

IF

1.

2.

3. Shut

4.

5. Leave

6. Have the

LP

downward.

with.

the

.xcenlve

also be found in other sections

GAS

CONTAINERS

LP

GAS CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES

RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING

IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING.

1. OPEN OVERHEAD VENT

2.

OPEN WINDOW.

DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. AND PROPER

OF

ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT THAT COOKING

OF

TIME.

AND STOVES.

THE USE

MAY

NOT BRING OR STORE

RESULT.

_:

following label

YOU

Extlngulah

00

Open'doorI: and

aglln.

U"

cover

LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION

00

NOT

the

..

fire

80

SMEU

any

not

tOUCh

off

the

the

ar

ga.

regulators

Regulator.

protective cover. Make aure that regulator vent faeee downward

Is

kept In piece

on

SH"U

LABEL

HAS

UNLIKE HOMES. THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS

BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER

SHALL

OF

CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.

LP
or

GAS:

prenure

THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL

hal

been

FILL

CONTAlNER(S) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT

ga.

contlliner can

exploalon. A properly

percent

hI.

open flamel,

.tectrlQIII awltchea.

e

..

IUPPIy a. the tIInk

other

••

until

aYI.em

mue.

that

by

the National Fire Prevention AssoclallOn

01

this Owner's Manual. Please

WARNING:

NOT BE PLACED

WARNING:

OR

TURN

ON

EXH"UST

BEEN LOCATED IN THE COOKING AREA TO

WARNING:

NOT

BE

USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL

WARNING:

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS. GASOLINE. OR OTHER

10000ted

nor

the

LP g ••

,.Iutt

'n

uncontrolled

filled

of

Itt

volume

been

placed

In

pilot

Yentllatlng opening

odor

clear

checked and '.akage source corrected before uelng

alway.

cauelng tire

•.

be

Installed

are

not

In

to

minimize vent blockage which

or

container

II

liquid

the

vehlole near

light.

and

v.tve(')

••

with

compartments

explosion.

and

wammgs fauna

OR

STORED INSIDE THE

GAS

FAN. AND

OF

FRESH AIR FOR

WILL

contlliner. Thla 'abel

ga.

now

will

LP

all amoklng materla'a.

or

gn

the

contain

gU.

the

I'IInge area:

lupply

diaphragm

have

been eq'ulpped

could

connection.

vent

see

TO THE

AVOID

OF

which

taclng

r.sult

~anc

end

In

OF

INTRODUCTION

Welcome

to

the recreational vehicle lifestyle

and

the growing

family of motor home owners.

We

sincerely thank

you

for

choosing our product.
Your motor home has been designed

to

provide

you

with

many years of carefree, pleasant traveling

and

vacationing.
This manual describes many features of your motor home
and

provides a guide

to

operating prodedures so that

you

can

obtain optimum performance

from

those features. Like

all

finely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care

and regular maintenance

in

order to retain its maximum
performance characteristics. This manual, along with the
information provided

in

your Owner's Information

Kit

and

the

Chassis Operator's Manual provided

by

the

chassis manufacturer,

outlines important areas of maintenance

and

provides a

maintenance schedule that

you

should follow

to

ensure safe,

trouble-free service from your motor home.

Study these
instructions carefully. A good working knowledge of your
motor home

and

how to care for it will help

you

enjoy many

miles of recreational pleasure.

Your motor home has been designed

to

conform with, or exceed

the

American National Standards Institute A119.2, NFPA 501C,
Canadian CSA.Standard Z-240 (Canadian-built or units built for
Canada), and

lor

applicable motor home standards. These

standards establish plumbing, heating, electrical,

and

other
requirements for quality and safety, Compliance with these
standards is indicated by.the seal attached just outside the entry
door. This seal

is

the outward sign of internal quality.

The

motor.

home has been thoroughly inspected before

shipment.

It

is

the duty of your dealer

to

inspect the motor home

and

to

prepare it for

you

during the predelivery phase of the sale.

He

will instruct

you

in

its basic use; however, this should

be
supplemented by your reading all instructional material furnished
with the motor home.

If, after taking delivery of your new motor

home,

you

feel it requires additional conditioning

or

adjustment,

please return it

to

your dealer as soon

as

possible.

If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or

service, please contact your dealer immediately

so

he can assist

you. Customer service

is

of utmost importance to your dealer as
well as to the manufacturer. Your dealer's service or sales
department will promptly handle any problem which might occur.
If,

for some reason, a problem

is

not handled

to

your satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
General Manager or the Owner of the dealership, giving
him an opportunity

to

help his service department resolve

the matter for you.

2.

Should a problem arise that cannot

be

resolved

\0

your

satisfaction by your local dealer, contact

the

factory

service manager, The factories

are

listed in this manual.

Please contact the plant nearest you.

3.

If these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your problem.
please send a letter describing

the

circumstances to:

Fleetwood Enterprises,

Inc.,

P.O.

Box

7300, Riverside,

California, 92523. Please include

the

brand name and

serial number of your motor home.

4.

If you wish

to

call for assistance, please

use

these toll

free telephone numbers:

From California:

[phone]

From outside California: [phone]

"WARNING" means that there is the pos-

sibility of personal injury to
yourself and others.

Thank you for choosing our product.

Your dealer

and

we, the

manufacturer will continually strive

to

merit your confidence.

"CAUTION" means that there

is

the pos­sibility of damage to the
vehicle.

NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown in this
manual may be optional at extra cost.

"NOTE" indicates points of particular

interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these

state-

ments while you read this manual.

NOTE

This product

is

designed for recreational use

and short term occupancy only.

It is not de-

signed or intended

to

be

used as permanent
housing. Use of this product for long term or
permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics,

car­peting, and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due

to

long term occupancy may not be con-

side.red

normal, and may, under the warranty
terms, constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect,
and may therefore reduce your warranty

pro­tection. This manual contains a discussion of
long term occupancy problems. Please refer
to that section before considering this product
for long term occupancy.

NOTICE

Your selling dealer

is

responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and all
motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists supplied by Fleetwood and the chassis
manufacturer.

You should receive a copy of these

'completed checklists from your dealer when your motor

home is delivered

to

you.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is to road test the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering performance problems before
delivery

to

the retail customer.

Therefore, Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not

be
responsible for front end alignment after this required
predelivery inspection

is

made.

A Few Words

On

Energy

...

To all of

us

who drive cars or trucks, or heat
and cool homes and businesses, very little
needs to be said about energy: Discussions of
the topic often lead to the question,

"What can

be done

to

save our natural energy resources?"

There

is

no single simple answer.

To

some,

energy-efficiency

is

a problem. Fleetwood

thinks of energy conservation as

an

opportunity

to research new ideas, while giving

you

the

best

in

recreational living. Space-age
technology has given us lightweight, but strong
and attractive materials.

Sophisticated manufacturing techniques offer
the best in time and energy management to
bring you a motor home that has saved energy
even before you drive it away. It's

"energy-

efficient engineering." But

we

want

you

to

be

involved, too. And

to

help

you,

we've included

energy-saving tips throughout this

Owner's

Manual. Whenever you see this symbol take a

~

second

to

read the few words beside it. Try

~

these and other ideas to save energy.

And

then
put the ideas to work. We're sure you'll feel a
lot better about your next outing.

Fleetwood is thinking about energy.
And we're helping.

FULL

ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE

---

WAR

FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.

CHASSIS WARAANTEO SEPARATELY

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing. healmg arid electriCal systems, and all

manufacturer, is warranted under normal use

This warranty extends to the tirsl retail purchaser and his transler&e(s) and begins on the dale
home

is

tirst placed into service as a rental, commercial

of

one

year from such dale or until Ihe unit has received 15,000 total miles of use as determined by the mileage
(whichever occurs
the expiration
to

the d ..

OWNER'S

DEALER'S

WHEN

OBUGATIONS

The owner is responsible
the interiOl or elderior doors. LP regulatol pressure. cabinet latches. TV antenna control. etc.) will

days of warranty coverage_ Thereafter. such adjustments ale the responsibility of the owner as normal mainlenance unless reqUired

90
a direct result

It

e problem occurs which the owner believes is
deeler, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner shalt deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufactuflng plant
location for warranty service.

OBLIGATIONS

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated
inspection and

THE

DEALER

11

the dealer is unable or unwilling

MANUFACTURING PLANT at the

made to resolve

MANUFACTURING

Upon receipt of notice of a claim. where the dealer was unable or unwilling

replace any

WHEN THE

1\

the representatives of the manulacluring plar.i are unable

the owner should call

WHAT

IS HOT COVERED

THIS

WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. THE CHASSIS (INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STEERING MECHANISM,

2.

3.

4. NORMAL

5. MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.

6. EXTRA

THIS

WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIG!"ITS. AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

DEAt.,:ERS OR ANY OTHER PERSONS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED
MENTS CONCERNING THIS WARRANTY,
SHOULD ·NOT

lirst)_

Written nOlice of defecls musl

01

the applicable warranty.

ler

or

manul.cturlng

Of

repair

to

repair

DOES NOT RESOLVE

It.

PLANT

p8f1s necessary

MANUFACTURING

TERIES. WHfCH ARE COVERED BY THE SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF
NENTS.

DAMAGE

CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:
A ACCIDENTS. MISUSE. OR NEGLIGENCE:
B.

FAILURE
ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF

C
D.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS, FUSES. WIPER BLADES. LUBRICANTS. ETC,

EXPENSES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION

OF TIME, LOSS OF PAY, LOSS

FARES. VEHICLE

TAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION

BE

REUED

pint

IocIItion.

lor

normal mainlelianee

Of

replacement

01

replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or worl<manship.

OBLIGATIONS

the

tol[.free riimber listed below to descnbe Ihe problem end the attempts made

BY

THIS WAR'RANTY

TO

UPON.

01

to

a!j(jress lisled be!()w and provide the manufacturer with a deacriplion in writing

to

correct delects in material or worl<menship,

PLANT

DOES

COMPLY WlTH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL:

RENTAL,

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES

RAN

SOLD

IN THE UNITED STATES AND

see CHASSIS WARRANTY FOR DETAILS

to

be tree flom manufacturing defects in material or workmanship

Of

demonstrator unit '(whichever occurs hrsl).

be

Warranty

a defective part under this warrenty.

THE

PROBLEM

reSOlve

a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by Ihis warranty. he should contact the

NOT

RESOLVe

(SALT,

TO

WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES. CARPET WEAR. ETC,

OF

USE

(OTHER

THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION

MAY

WHETHER

given to the seiling dealer or the manufacturer not later than ten (10) days after

repairs,

If

required,

as

described in

cove,~

by lhis warranty. the owner shall contact the SELLING DEALER. or other authonzed

to

maintain the motor home prior to ,etail sale. to perform a delailed pre-delrvery

THE PROBLEM
to

resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that

THE

MOTOR HOME:

HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC,)

TO

OF

THE VEHICLE, INCONVENIENCE,

CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE

THAN

INJURY TO THE PERSON).

NOT APPLY TO YOU.

TO

ORAL

OR WRITTEN, ARE NOT THE AESPONSI81UTY

ev

will

the

Own'er's Manual: however. minor adjustments {such as adJuSlments

Of

will Ialle other appropriate action

AND FROM

MAKE

MODIFICATIONS

TV -1II1IiiIII!IIII1lIilIiIIIilIiI

CANADA

ITS MANUFACTURER

app118r'\C8S

01

original retail delivery or the dale the

be

made

without

charge

be

10

resolve the problem, Ihe manufacturing plant will repair or

\0

THE

DEALER

OF

INCIDENTAL

BRAKES,

RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPO·

OR MANUFACTURING

COMMERCIAL

CALLS

OR LODGING BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDEN·

OR

TO

THIS WARRANTY. ANY ADDITIONAL STATE·

and equiPment

Thl.

warranty extends lor a penod

~hown

atter

your

motor

per10rmed by the dealer dunng the lilSI

01

Ihe problam and anempts

as

may be required

it;s

resolve it.

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SO THE

covered by this warranty,

FRAME, ETC.). TIRES AND

PLANT

LOSS, TOWING CHARGES. BUS

OF

LOCATION, LOSS

THE MANUFACTURER AND

Ifls'ah~

by Ine

mOlor

on the OOomeler

home

Is

taken

BAT·

10

as

Brand Name

_____________

MANUFACTURING PLANT:

.

Model

________

Serial No.

______

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs DBpartment

Fleetwood EnterprisBs, Inc.

P.O.

Box

7300

Riverside, California 92523

From

California (800) 442·4804

From OutsidB of California (800) 854·4755 Printed in USA

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2 3 4 5

1.

Plumbing vent

2. Roof vent

3. Entry assist

4. Refrigerator vent

5. Air

conditioner

6. Storage

7.

Entry

8. Refrigerator vent

9. Patio
Furnace vents

10.

11. Water

handle

compartment

step

receptacle

tank

drain valve

(optional)

15

,

•

12. Fuel fill

13. Water fill

14. Generator

15. Range hood vent

16. Sewer hose storage
Holding

17.

18. City water

19. Electric cord storage

20.

Water heater

21. Storage

22.

LP

Gas

compartment

tank

drain valves

connection

compartment

tank

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PLANNING AND PREPARATION.
VEHICLE LOADING AND WEIGHING CAPACITY
READY

TO

LEAVE

Starting

and

Warm-up.

Safety Belts

ON

THE ROAD

Driving and Parking

Miscellaneous Safety Tips

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Overheating

Windshield Defrost - Comfort Control

t 2-Volt Fuse Replacement

Tires

Changing a Flat Tire
Required Tools

and

Equipment
Changing a Front Wheel
Changing a Rear Wheel
Auxiliary Start System (Optional) .

Towing

..

lifting Procedure.

SERVICING

..

Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual

Engine

Service.

Bahery Service

Generator Power Plant System Service

Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional)

INTERIOR AND FURNISHINGS

PUll-out

(Lounge) Beds
Spring-Balanced Bunk Beds
Pedestal Seats.
Swing-down Dinehe Table
Storage

Free-standing Furniture

Storm Windows .
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy

Recognizing Condensation Symptons

Controlling Moisture Condensation

Smoke Detector

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM

Using

LP

Gas System

at

Low Temperatures.

Filling the LP Gas Tanks

..
LP Gas System Leak Checks
LP Gas Safety Precautions.

PLUMBING

Fresh Water .

External Water

Supply

Filling

Fresh Water Supply
Troubleshooting Water System
Sanitizing Water

Tank.

Waste-water System. . .

Waste-water Draining

Do's and Don'ts - Waste Tanks

Winterizing the Water System

Winter Storage Checklist

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5

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23

ELECTRICAL"

115-Volt System Power Cord
Ground
12-Volt System
115-Volt

Fuses"
Auxiliary Batteries

Auxiliary Generator
Generator Power Plant Safety Precautions

ACCESSORIES"

TV
AM/FM Stereo RadiofT ape Player (Optional)

APPLIANCES

LP
Roof Air Conditioner

CARE AND

Interior Cleaning
Windows,

Locksets and Latches ,
Plumbing,
Fire

Exterior

Repairs,

INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS,

Diesel Fuel
Starting the Diesel Engine ,
Auxiliary
Engine
Auxiliary ,Generator Power

Fault Interrupter

AC

to

12-Volt

" " "

Antenna (Optional)

, ' , ,

Gas Appliances '

MAINTENANCE

, , , , ,
,

Safety , , , ,

Care.

Oil and Filter Recommendations

.

, ,

Requirements

Starting "

DC

Converter"

Power Plant (Optional)

(Optional) ,

,

Plan"t

Safety Precautions

25

25

25
25

25

26
26
26

27

29
29
29

30
30

31

32
32
33

33

33
34
34

35

36

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39
39

Camping trips and recreational living can
save

more energy (and money) than you

think,

Turn

your

home living systems

(heating, air conditioning, etc.)

to

minimum

while

you're gone.

If

you plan

an

extended

trip,

turn

unneeded systems

completely

off.

An unoccupied house

doesn't need

to

consume

as

much energy

as

an

occupied one.

So

remember

to

"turn

your

house

off".

WARNING

TURN OFF

ALL

PILOT LIGHTS AND AP·
PLIANCES INDIVIDUALLY DURING RE·
FUELING

OF

MOTOR FUEL TANKS ANDIOR

PERMANENTLY

MOUNTED Lp·GAS CON·

TAINERS.
WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,

AUTOMATIC IGNITION APLIANCES

MAY

CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS

TURNED OFF AT

THE

CONTAINER.

PLANNING

AND

PREPARATION

1

Plan your trip and organize

all

preparations before you leave.

Proper preparation is the key

to

getting the most enjoyment from

your motor home.
Plan your route carefully. Consult maps and guidebooks.

Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.

BE

SURE ALL EQUIPMENT

IS

SERVICED AND READY FOR

TRAVEL.

Check the following items: .

a.

Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering

fluid

Radiator recovery system reservoir level

Master cylinder brake fluid

Electrolyte level

of main and auxiliary batteries

Windshield washer reservoir level

b.

Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for road

damage, then

inflate

to

the proper pressures as

. recommended in the Chassis Operator's

Manual. Check

spare tire pressure.

In

using your Chassis Operator's Manual,
note that tire pressures are given for cold tires used under
normal driving and load conditions.

c.

Check oil level

in

the generator power plant (if installed).

Refer

to

instructions and maintenance manual provided by
the generator manufacturer for other pre-use service
requirements

applicable

to

this equipment. Check that extra
oil and other service supplies are provided for the generator
power

plant

if

the motor home

is

to

be

used for extended

periods.

d.

Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are properly
stowed. NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not

fit

the spare

tire

bolts. Be sure you have the proper size wrench

to

remove the spare tire.

e.

Check that the 115-volt power cord

is

properly stowed

in

its

compartment. A power

supply cord adapter will

be

required

in

some camping areas.

Be

sure to use adapters which provide

proper

electrical ground.

f.

Check that a serviceable' fire extinguisher is secured

in

the

mounting bracket.

g.

Verify that all items you plan

to

take are

on

board.

NOTE: Be sure the weight of passengers, eqUipment, and

supplies does not cause your motor home

to

exceed
axle loads and overall vehicle loads for which it was
designed.

If

in

doubt, weight the vehicle at a public

scale. See

paragraph

on

"WEIGHING".

h.

Check that accessories, such

as

a sewer hose with the

necessary fittings and a water supply line (such

as

garden-

hose type approved for 125 psi) are

on

board.

i.

Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing Section.)

j.

Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will stay
cold for several hours after being turned OFF while traveling.
Be

sure

to

relight it when parked at your campsite.

2

SEWER

BE

SURE THE WEIGHT OF PASSENGERS

EOUIPMENT
CAUSE YOUR MOTOR HOME TO EXCEED
AXLE
LOADS FOR WHICH
I,F
PUBLIC SCALE.
AND

LOADS

IN

DOUBT,WEIGH

WEIGHING PAGE

AND

AND

HOSE

CAUTION

SUPPLIES DOES

OVERALL

IT

WAS DESIGNED.

THE

VEHICLE

SEE

"VEHICLE

4."

NOT'

VEHICLE

AT

LOADING

..

A

Check
are closed and secured.
gallons
Plumbing Section.)

Check

mirrors.

Put motor home contents
a.
b.

c.
d.

Aqjust
adjust
wrench
adjustment or tightening.

Fill the
fuel recommended

Fill
Check for spare fuses of every size used in the

Electrical
Take the time before

instrument
driver compartment. Check

equipment

the turn indicator handle. The emergency flasher control

located
Chassis Operator's
equipment manufacturers for operation of eqUipment, both

standard
Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided

Information Kit) handy.

to

see that drain-line

of

waier in your bOdy-waste holding tank. (Refer

ali

headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn signals

Secure any loose objects which could shift while traveling.
Secure refrigerator contents (place lids

holding liquids, for example) then secure locking latch
refrigerator door.
Be sure
latched.
Be sure all exterior doors

the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank(s)

all

cabinets have the contents secured and the doors

the driver's seat

the

side-view mirrors for maximum visibility. Keep a 9/16"

(or

adjustable wrench) handy for periodic mirror

fuel tank(s). Your motor home

in

Section).

control panel and

is

working. The cruise control (optional)

on

the right side of the steering column. Refer to the

Manual or individual instructions from

and

optional.

cap

and

holding-tank knife valvels)

Add

a holding-tank chemical to'a

in

"travel condition".

on

all

containers

are

closed and locked.

to

the most comfortable position, then

is

designed

the Chassis Operator's Manual.

leaving to become familiar with the

the

operation of all items in the

all instruments

It

contains valuable reference information

to

to

use only

if

required.

vehicle. (See

verify that

is

located

in

your Owner's

few

to

and

on

the

on

is

3

2 3 4

20 19

r

\.

5

6 7 8

9

15 13

16 14

1.

Ignition Switch

2. Windshield Washer Switch

3. Windshield Wiper Switch

4. Headlight/Running Light Switch

5. Speedometer/Odometer

6. Vehicle Battery Charge

7. Vehicle Fuel Gauge
Oil

8. Engine

9. Radio/Tape Player

10. Generator Hour Meter

11. Generator Remote

12. Electric

13. Monitor Panel/Systems

14. Fresh Water Status Switch

15. Holding Tank Selector/Status Switch

16.

LP

Gas Stat.us Switch

17. Battery Condition Switch

18. Driver Compartment Heating/Air Conditioning
Controls

19. Auxiliary

Lighter

20.

Pressure Gauge

Step

Switch

Start Switch

Indicator

Start/Stop

Status

Switch

Indicators

4

WARNING

EXCEEDING THE GAWR

OR

GVWR

OF

YOUR

MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UN·

DESIRABLE

HANDLING

CHARACTER·

ISTICS

AND

MAY

CREATE A

SAFETY

HAZARD.

MODIFICATION

OF YOUR

VEHICLE

BY

ADDITION

OF RACKS NOT

SPECIFIED

BY

THE

MANUFACTURER

TO

CARRY

ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT OR

VEHICLES

IS

NOT

RECOMMENDED

AND

MAY

ADVERSELY

AFFECT

YOUR

WARRANTY

RIGHTS.

WARNING

DO

NOT EXCEED 250 POUNDS HITCH

WEIGHT

OR

3500 POUNDS GROSS

TRAILER WEIGHT. UNSAFE

HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS

WILL

RESULT, FRAME

AND

POWER TRAIN MAY BE DAMAGED,

AND

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS MAY BE
ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
DO

NOT EXCEED CHASSIS MANUFAC-

TURER'S LIMITATIONS

ON

TOWING

WEIGHT.

- .

Every pound of extra weight means extra
gasoline consumption. Don't carry any
more than you need.

VEHICLE LOADING

AND WEIGHING

Your motor home

is

designed

to

carry

the

loads defined

by

the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) shown

on

the certification tag posted

on

the

driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a

fully' loaded vehicle

including passengers

and

normal belongings.

Periodically weigh the fully-loaded motor home including driver,
passengers, cargo,

and

trailer (if any) at a public scale

to
determines axle loads. Use the following procedure or any other
method recommended by the scale operator which

correclly

determines weight values. Keep the vehicle as level as possible

during

all measurements.

1.

Run the front wheels onto

the

scale platform

and

obtain a

reading. (This first value

is

the front axle Gross Axle

Weight.)

2.

Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles)

on

the

scale and
obtain a reading. (This second value is Gross Vehicle
Weighl.)

3.

Drive forward until only the rear axle is

on

the platform and

obtain a reading. (This third reading

is

rear axle Gross Axle

Weight.)

4.

Compare reading 2 with the GVWR

of

your vehicle.

If

this

reading exceeds the

GVWR rating, it will

be

necessary to

reduce total vehicle load. .

5.

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

is

less than the GAWR

on

the certification tag. If either exceeds the GAWR for the

axle, redistribute enough eqUipment from front

to

back or

back to front

to

ensure that loads

on

front and rear axles

are

within the required limit.

Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum mileage
from tires and improve handling. Tires should always

be

inflated

as recommended

in

the Chassis Manufacturer's Instructions.

See

your Chassis Operator's Manual.

READY TO LEAVE

5

Avoid idling, When an engine idles
getting zero miles per gallon.
stand for more than one minute, it's more
efficient to turn the engine off.and restart it
again.

WARNING

BEFORE MOTOR HOME

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

PASSENGERS
OR

BED THAT

A SEAT BELT,

TO

IS

IS

PUT

AND

DO
OCCUpy ANY SEAT
NOT EQUIPPED

it

is

If

you

must

IN

MOTfON,

NOT ALLOW

WfTH

The following suggestions may
leave.

be

helpful when

you

are ready

to

STARTING AND WARMUP

For best results, follow the recommendations

Operator's Manual when starting or operating your engine.
NOTE:

Be

sure transmission

engaged to keep the motor home from rolling.

parking brake needs adjustment, see the Chassis

Operator's Manual for adjustment instructions.

is

in

"P" park and parking brake

in

your Chassis

If

is

the

SAFETY BELTS

Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle. For

your protection, fasten all belts while your motor home is in
motion. The driver's seat and all other seats designed to carry
passengers while under way have been equipped with lap belts.

NOTE: All riders should

while the vehicle is
equipped with safety belts should not
vehicle is
WHILE
to belt in persons using beds. Do not occupy beds while
traveling.

Adjust seat belts as follows:

• Pivot buckle at right angles to the belt and pull to the desired
length.

• To fasten belt, be sure it
end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt.

latches.

• To release the belt, depress the button
buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.

Adjust the belt as low on the abdomen and as snug as comfort
will allow, for greatest safety. Never use a belt for more than one
person
retractors, be sure belt

at

THE VEHICLE

Pull the loose end of the belt to tighten.

a time.

If

be

furnished with and use seat belts

in

motion. Seats which are not

be

occupied while

in

motion and will be labeled: "NOT FOR USE

IS

IN

MOTION". It is not possible

is

not twisted, then push the tongue

in.

the center of the

your belts have been equipped with

is

pulled all the way out of the retractor.

Be

sure it

6

Always observe

the

speed limit.
Remember that for every 10 miles over
50 miles per hour,

you

could

be

using

between

10% - 15% more

fuel.

Drive

at

an

easy pace, avoiding jackrabbit
starts. Try to pace your driving to avoid
red

lights.

Under-inflated tires

can

cause a

2%

loss

in

fuel for every pound of pressure under

the

recommended pressure.

Misaligned wheels

cause

drag that robs fuel

economy.

If

you

see

uneven tire wear,

have

front-end alignment checked.

ON

THE ROAD

DRIVING AND PARKING

Once you become accustomed

to

the

feel

of

the

controls

and

the

reference points

from

the driver's

seat,

you

will

find driving

the

motor home comparable to driving your family

car.

Become

familiar with

the

position of

the

motor home

in

traffic,

and

be

cautious when maneuvering

to

allow for the length

and

width of

the vehicle. Always

allow extra

room

to

corner

and

to change

lanes. Learn

to

use

the side mirrors

to

view the road behind.

Check them often.
Drive with consideration

on

the highway, observing all speed and
safety regulations. The best cruising speed of your motor home
will vary with road

and

weather conditions.

Remember that your motor home

is

heavier than a car, making

it

less maneuverable

and

harder to

stop.

Also,

because

of

its

greater side surface

area,

it is more easily affected

by

cross

winds.

Allow extra distances for passing

and

stopping, and drive

at a moderate speed, particularly

in

traffic

and

in

gusty wind

conditions.

Driving

on

winding or mountain roads is not difficult if done with
reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle speeds when
ascending or descending hills and always operate

in

the proper

transmission range. Downshift

on

hills to avoid overheating or
undue engine loads. Downshift when descending grades. Engine
braking power

will

help control vehicle speed,

and

relieve some

of the strain

on

the

brakes.

Road conditions, terrain, weather,

and

other driving factors

are

sometimes unpredictable,

and

mountain driving or desert

temperatures

can

put extreme demands

on

drivetrain components

- especially

the

transmission. Under extreme heat conditions

you

may need

to

turn off

the

vehicle air conditioner

to

improve

engine

and

transmission cooling.

Allow for

the

extra height of your motor home and avoid

areas having

low overhead clearance. Check

for

low-hanging

tree branches or other obstructions whenever

you

drive or

park. Avoid

low

roofs

when

pulling

in

for service. This may

be

particularly important if

you

drive with the overhead vents

open or if

the

motor home is equipped with a roof air conditioner,

roof rack, or TV/radio/CB antenna.

When parking

parallel to a curb,

be

sure

to

allow for poles

or obstructions

as

the

front

and

rear portions of

the

motor'

home swing wider than

an

automobile. When parking

on

an

incline, turn'

the

front wheels into

the

curb

in

the

direction of

the

roll to

aid

the parking brake. Always shift

the

transmission

to PARK

(P)

and

set

the

parking brake when parking.

MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS

• Read

and

understand

the

chassis operator's manual.

•

When backing

the

motor home, have a person stand to the

rear

on

the

driver's side, if possible, to guide you.

• Before departing

on

a trip, check your routes. Remember,

some tunnels prohibit motor homes with

LP

gas systems.

• Drive at moderate speeds, particularly

in

traffic

and

in gusty

wind conditions