Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1993 User Manual

®

1993

FOR

MOTOR

FULL ONE-YEAR 115,000 MILE

WARRANTY

HOMES

MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES

SOLD

IN

THE

UNITED STATES

AND

OF

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES,

CANADA

INC.

COVERAGE

Your new motor
is

warranted under

The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the date the motor home is
first place into service as a rental, commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for a period of one year from such

or

date
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or the manufacturer not later than ten

OWNER'S

The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described
or exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair or
ment of a defective part under this warranty.

PROVIDED

home,

Including the structure, plumbing, heating

normal

use

to

be

free

from

manufacturing defects

until the unit has received 15,000 total miles of usa as determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first). Written notice

and

electrical systems, and

in

material or workmanship.

all

appliances and equipment installed by

(10) days after the expiration of the warranty period.

the

manufacturer,

OBLIGATIONS

in

the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to the interior

TV

antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during the first 90 days of warranty

replace-

If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving

him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner

DEALER'S

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to pertorm a detailed predelivery Inspection

and to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects

WHEN

If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the manufacturing

plant at the address

MANUFACTURING

Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace
parts necessary to correct defects

WHEN

If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by this warranty, the
owner should

WHAT

THIS WARRANTY DOES

OBLIGATIONS

THE

DEALER

THE

MANUFACTURING

call the toll-free number listed below to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.

IS

NOT

1.

THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATIERIES, WHICH ARE COVERED BY THE
SEPARATE

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description

PLANT

OBLIGATIONS

in

material or workmanship, or will take other appropriate action as may be required.

PLANT

COVERED

WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.

BY

THE EXPRESS

NOT

COVER:

shall dellver'the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing plant location for warranty service.

in

material or workmanship.

THE

PROBLEM

in

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve

THE

PROBLEM

it.

WARRANTY

any

2. DEFECTS CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:

A.

ABUSE.

B.

C.
D.

3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE

4.

NORMAL MAINTENANCE

5.

MOTOR

6.

TRANSPORTATION
LOSS.

HOTEL BilLS,

SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

MANUFACTURER IS

THE
EXPRESSLY SET

Brand

Name:

_______________

MISUSE,

FAILURE

ALTERATION
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT.

TO

HOMES

LOSS

OF

NOT

FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.

MANUFACTURING PLANT:

NEGLIGENCE.

COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED

OR

MODIFICATION

ON

OR

RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION

AND

WHICH

TO

AND

USE.

TOWING

OTHER INCIDENTAL

LEGAL

OR

ACCIDENT;

OF

THE

MOTOR

HAIL.

TO

WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING

SERVICE ITEMS.

THE

ODOMETER

FROM

DEALER

CHARGES.

RIGHTS,

OR

BUS

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

AND

YOU

HOME;

CHEMICALS

SUCH

AS

READING

MANUFACTURING
FARES.

TO

MAY

_

LIGHT

HAS

VEHICLE

YOU.

ALSO

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE

Model:

IN

THE OWNER'S MANUAL;

IN

BEEN

RENTAL.

THE ATMOSPHERE.

BULBS.

FUSES.

ALTERED.

PLANT

LOCATION.

INCIDENTAL

OF

INCIDENTAL

ORWARRANTY

ETC.)

OF

FABRICS

WIPER

OR

MADE BY

OR

BLADES.

LOSS

OF

TIME.

CHARGES

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

ANY

DEALER

__________

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises,

P.O.

Box

Riverside.

(800)

7300

CA

854-4755

92513-9964

Inc.

DRAPES, CARPET WEAR, ETC.

LUBRICANTS.

INCONVENIENCE.

SUCH

AS

TO

OROTHER

_

ETC.

TELEPHONE

STATE.

Serial

COMMERCIAL

CALLS

PERSON BEYOND THOSE

No.

_____

OR

_

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING

LP

GAS

SYSTEMS

AND

LP

GAS APPLIANCES

The

manufacturer

of

this

recreational

vehicle

is

required

to

furnish

the

following

consumer

information

as

provided

by

the

National

Fire

Protection

Association

and

the

American

National

Standards

Institute.

The

information

and

warnings

found

here

may

also

be

found

in

other chapters of this

Owner's

Manual.

Please

see

chapters

titled

"LP

GAS

SYSTEM"

and

"APPLIANCES"

for

other

safety

and

operating

information.

WARNING

LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT

BE

PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE

EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TO THE

ATMOSPHERE.

WARNING

IT

IS

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

FRESH

AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERATION:

1.

OPEN OVERHEAD VENT

OR

TURN

ON

EXHAUST FAN, AND

2.

OPEN WINDOW.

THIS WARNING

LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED

IN

THE COOKING AREA TO REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN

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

IS

LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION

IS

GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.

WARNING

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

WARNING

DO NOT BRING OR STORE

LP

GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE

VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.

A warning

label has been located nearthe

LP

gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE

THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.

Overfilling

the

LP

gas

container

can

result

in

uncontrolled

gas

flow

which

can

cause

fire

or

explosion. A properly

filled

container

will

contain

approximately

80

percent

of

its

volume

as

liquid

LP

gas.

The

following

label

has

been

placed

in

the

vehicle

near

the

range:

IF YOU

SMELL

GAS:

1.

Extinguish

any

open

flames,

pilot

lights

and

all

smoking

materials.

2.

Do

not

touch

electrical

switches.

3.

Shut

off

the

gas

supply

at

the

tank

valve(s)

or

gas

supply

connection.

4.

Open

doors

and

other

ventilating

openings.

5.

Leave

the

area

until

odor

clears.

6.

Have

the

gas

system

checked

and

leakage

source

corrected

before

using

again.

LP

gas

regulators

must

always

be

installed

with

the

diaphragm

vent

facing

downward.

Regulators

that

are

not

in

compartments

have

been

equipped

with a protective

cover.

Make

sure

that

regulator vent

faces

downward

and

the

cover

is

kept

in

place

to

minimize

vent

blockage

which

could

result

in

excessive

gas

pressure

causing

fire

or

explosion.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

particle board, hardwood plywood or paneling which they

supply us and which we utilize

in

our finished product. These suppliers have

requested that we communicate this to our customers.
For your information, we are reproducing

samples of statements which have

been provided to us by our

suppliers.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-

ALDEHYDE

RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY

IN

SOME PEOPLE

CAUSE HEADACHES,

EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATION OF ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH
AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD

REDUCE THE RISK OF

SUCH PROBLEMS.

Champion

Internat/onal

Corporation

WARNING:

IRRITANT:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-

DEHYDE

RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS

IN

LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO

THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

OF

ESPECIALLY

SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR

RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH

ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF

SYMPTOMS

DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Georgia-Pacific

Corporation

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES

OF

FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS

IN

THE INDOOR AIR CAN

CAUSE

TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY

AGGRAVATE

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

OR

ALLERGIES. VENTILA-

TION WILL

REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.

Weyerhaeuser

Company

Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we

direct your attention to the discussion of

ventilation contained in your

Owner's Manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS

Introduction

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

Reporting

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

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

Driver's Controls

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

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

Carrying Capacity ................................................

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

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

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

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

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

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

It

You

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

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

Towing A Vehicle ................................................... 9

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

Driver/Passenger Seats ..................................... 1 0

Seat Belts ........................................................... 1 0 Filling The Water Tank .......................................

Child Restraint ................................................... 1 0

Driving, Parking & Mirrors ....................................

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

Fuel & Fuel Systems ........................................... 12

Fuel Fill ..............................................................

Fuel Types
Variable

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

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

Engine Temperature Gauges .............................. 13

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ................. 13

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

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

Attaching Accessories To Your Motor Home ....... 14

Living With Your Motor

Automatic Leveling

Power Entry Steps ............................................... 15

Entry Assist Handle ............................................. 15

Entry Doors & Screens ........................................ 15

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

Emergency Exit Window .................................... 15

Power Windows .................................................

Side Slider Windows .......................................... 15

Storm Windows ................................................... 15

Remote Mirror Control ......................................... 15

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

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

...

.................................................. .4

..

7

Get A Flat Tire ........................................... 9

11
11

12

& Vapor Lock ................................... 12

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

13

Home

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

System ................................. 15

15

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

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

Woven Wood
Day/Night

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

Exterior Compartments ......................................

Interior Storage ............................................ , .....

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

Dinette Conversion ............................................ 17

Sofa/Lounge Conversion ................................... 17

Folding Doors/Dividers ....................................... 17

Interior Lighting ..................................................

Overhead Vents ............................................... ,.17

Folding Chairs .................................................... 17

Monitor Panel ...................................................... 17

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

Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ............. 18

Fire

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

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

Smoke Detector ................................................. 19

Plumbing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Water Filter System .......................................... 23

Waste Water System ........................................... 23

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

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

Holding Tank Care ............................................. 24

Electrical

Chassis Electrical

Chassis

12-Volt Coach

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ground Fault Interrupter .................................... 28

Coach Fuses & Circuit Breakers ......................... 29

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

Generator Fuel Supply ....................................... 29

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

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

System

Systems

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

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

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

System ................................... 27

System ......................................... 27

16
16

17

21
21

21
21

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Generator Operation .......................................... 29

Maintenance

............................................................ 37

Generator Operating Safety Precautions ...........

29 Exterior ................................................................ 37

Electrical System Wiring ...................................... 30

Stains ................................................................. 37

LP Gas

System

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

31

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

31

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

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

Windows, Door, Vents

& Locks .......................... 37

Rubber Roof System ......................................... 38

Care ................................................................... 38

Cleaning ............................................................. 38

LP

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

Using

LP

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

Filling

LP

Gas Tanks ........................................... 33

LP

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

LP

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

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances ................................ 34

Appliances

.............................................................. 35

Water Heater ....................................................... 35

Refrigerator .......................................................... 35

Furnace ............................................................... 35

Range .................................................................. 35

Sealant Renewal ............................................... 38

Door, Window,

Roof

& Molding Resealing ......... 38

Interior ................................................................. 38

Upholstery

& Drapes .......................................... 38

Corian Top Care ................................................ 39

Laminate Top Care ............................................ 39

Ceramic Tile Care .............................................. 39

Walls

& Ceiling Panels ....................................... 39

Bathtub

& Plastic Shower Stall .......................... 39

Floors

& Carpeting ............................................. 39

Engine Access ................................................... 39

Maintenance

Checklist ........................................ 39

Range Exhaust Hood .......................................... 36

Air Conditioner ..................................................... 36

Dual

Air

Conditioners ......................................... 36

Entertainment Equipment .................................... 36

120-Volt VCR ..................................................... 36

Lamps and

Bulbs ................................................. 39

Motor

Home

Storage

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

..41

Storage Checklists ...............................................

41

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

.41

120/12-Volt

TV

................................................... 36

Long-Term Storage ............................................ 42

Nk~~

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

......

~

TV

Ghosts &

FM

Flutter ..................................... 36

Miscellaneous Appliances ................................... 36

Winterization ........................................................ 42

Water System Winterizing .................................. 42

Reactivating The Motor Home After

Storage ......

.43

Maintenance

Chart

................................................ 45

1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the

growing family of motor home owners. We
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home!

Your motor home has been designed to provide you with

of

years

Your motor home conforms with, or exceeds, theAmeri­can
Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These standards es-

tablish the plumbing, heating, electrical and other re-

quirements for
and CSA standards is indicated by the seal attached just
outside the entry door.

Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
require care and regular maintenance in orderto deliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions;
however,
material furnished with the
Information
This information outlines important areas
nance and provides a maintenance
follow for safe, trouble free service from your motor
home.
operate the motor home for the first time. Agood working
knowledge of your motor home and how to care for it will
help you enjoy many miles and years of recreational
living.

carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.

National Standards Institute A 119.2, CSA Standard

quality and safety. Compliance with ANSI

supplement

Package and Chassis Operator's Manual.

Study these instructions carefully before you

NOTE: This manual describes many features

of

your

motor home

for its safe use. This manual, including photo-

graphs

only.

or

cause

improvement conducted
possible that recent product changes may not
be
manual are intended

extend the responsibilities

subsidiary. parent company

the standard written warranty

this manual.

and

Some equipment and features described

shown

included. The instructions included in this

in

of

the continuous program

this

by

reading all Instructional

motor

home in the Owner's

schedule for you to

and

includes instructions

illustrations, is

this manual may be optional. Be-

as

a guide,

of

a general nature

by

Fleetwood, it is

and

ofthe

manufacturing

or

affiliates beyond

as

presented in

sincerely

of

mainte-

of

product

in no way

In this manual, statements preceded by the following
words are of special significance:

"WARNING"
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 manual.

NOTE: This product is designed for recrea­tional use
not

designed
nent housing.
or

permanent occupancy may lead to prema­ture deterioration
carpeting, drapes,
Damage

pancy

If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte­nance, or service,

ately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service or
Sales Department will handle any normal problems

which might occur.

is not considered normal, and will under

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

means that there is the possibility

means that there is the possibility

indicates points of particular interest

and

short term occupancy only. It is

or

intended to

Use

of

of

and

or

deterioration due to long term occu-

of

the warranty constitute misuse,

or

neglect, thereby reducing

in

this manual.

please contact your dealer immedi-

be

used

as

perma-

this product for long term

interior finishes, fabrics,

appliances

and

your

fixtures.

war-

WARRANTIES

Your motor home

hensive warranty programs in the

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

and

read this section carefully.
case you have a warranty-related problem, and your

dealer will be better able to get you on the road again. If
you have any questions about the warranty or what it
does or does not cover,

your rights and obligations, as well as the rights

obligations of the dealer and manufacturer. Please

is

covered by one

You

please contact your dealer.

of

the most compre-

RV

industry. Please

will be better informed

in

2

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 be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after
you take

delivery of your motor home. If you do not have

operating instructions for a

particular appliance, contact

your

dealer.

You

will automatically receive

an

Ownercare Card ap·

proximately

3-4 weeks after delivery of your new motor

home. This

plastic card

is

imprinted with your name, the

motor home

serial number, and manufacturing subsidi-

ary location.

If

your motor home ever needs warranty

service, present this card to the

dealer.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your

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 the motor home and chassis

manufacturers. You

should

receive a

copy

of

these

completed

checklists

from

your

dealer

when

your

motor

home

is

delivered

to

you.

As

a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home,
noting and correcting any steering

problems before
delivery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES WILL
NOT

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN­MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.

You

should return your motor home to the selling dealer
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized

Fleetwood motor home
dealer. The service department at any of the locations
listed

at the back of this manual can help you find a

dealer in your area.
If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled to your

satisfaction:

1.

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly

with the manager and/or owner of the dealer­ship, giving them

an

opportunity to help the

service department

resolve the matter for you.

2.

If a problem arises that has not been resolved
to your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact
the manufacturing subsidiary service

facility.
The locations are listed in this manual. Please
contact the one nearest you.

3.

We

sincerely believe that your dealer and the

factory representative will be

able to solve any
problem which might arise. If their combined
efforts are not satisfactory,

please send a letter

describing the circumstances to:

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.

Consumer

Affairs

Department

P.O.

Box

7300 Riverside,

CA

92513-7300

Please include

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

4.

If you wish to call for assistance, please use

this

toll-free telephone number:

[phone]

There may be times when your motor home will need

repairs or parts while you are

on

the road. If your motor

home is repaired by a non-authorized repair

facility

(non-Fleetwood dealer), be sure to save receipts and
especially any parts that are replaced. These parts will
usually

have to

be

returned to your dealer before you

can

be

reimbursed for their cost.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should
immediately

inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Fleet­wood 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

vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy

campaign. However,

NHTSA cannot become involved

in

individual problems between you, your dealer or

Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety

Hotline toll-free

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

in

Washington, D.C.) or write to:

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

of

Transportation

Washington,

DC 20590.

You

can also obtain other information about motor

vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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 cover­<lge.

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

WEIGHT

RATE:

GAWR

FRONT

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

PSI

COLD

SINGLE

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE

WITH:

RIMS

TIRES

AT:

PSI

COLD

SINGLE

GAWR

FRONT

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

to the left interior sidewall

of

the motor

home driver compartment.

3

CHASSIS AND

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

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

vehicle. The

V.LN.

or Vehicle

Identification Number is the

legal identification of the

completed vehicle and is the number of the vehicle

registration. The

V.LN.

is found

on

the Federal certifica­tion tag attached to the interior left sidewall of the motor
home driver compartment and

left side top of dash.

Refer to this information when ordering parts from the

chassis manufacturer or chassis

dealer service center.

The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.LN.)

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 ordering parts through your Fleetwood
dealer

or

Service Center.

FlEETWCOD.

MOTOR

HOMES

OF

INC.

PLAN

APPROVAL

NO.

r--

F.I.N.
MFD.ID.

NO.

MODEL

DATE

OF

MFR.

MO:

YR:

Located to the left

of

the main entry

door

or

on exterior left front side

of

the

motor home.

'-

F.LN.

(Fleetwood Identification No.)

V.LN.

(Vehicle Identification No.)

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

@

@

BAR

CODE

\.

Located on the left top

of

dash

@)®

CD'

DRIVER1S CONTROLS

PACE ARROW

CD

®

°0

® ®

@)

Q)rtJ'

A

(0

Q~

'U(0

lillill'

~tll

r

II~nElLLE:tJ111;;,:t1

I

r _

~

I

~

n

PACEARR'OW

1.

Fog

Light

Switch

2. Heater/AC

Outlet

3.

Cigarette

Lighter

4.

Instrument

Cluster

Consult

chassis

operator's

manual

for

details

on

instruments,

5.

Cassette

Tape

Holder

(Rear

Vision

Monitor,

Optional)

6.

Generator

Hour

Meter

7.

DIN

Mount

Cover

Plate

8. Radio/Cassette Player

9.

Radio

Mode

Switch

Switches

power

to

the

radio

between

the

vehicle

battery

and

the

auxiliary

battery,

10.

Cigarette

Lighter

11.

Dome

Light

Switch

12.

Porch

Light

Switch

13.

Generator

Start

Switch

14. Heater/AC

Outlet

15. AUXiliary

Start

Switch

16.

Cab

Heater/Air

Conditioner

Controls

OFF: Shuts total system

of

I.

Air conditioner

or

heater will not function if

this button is engaged.

MAXIMUM

AlC:

This allows for maximum air conditioning operation by

recirculating only air inside the vehicle. Air is distributed through dash

louvers only.

NORMAL

AlC:

In

this position you are pulling 100% fresh air into the

system from the outside. Air is distributed through dash louvers only.

BI-LEVEL: Allows air conditioner to distribute air to dash louver and
floor outlets in air conditioning mode.

HEAT: When this button is engaged it shuts off the air conditioning
portion

of

the heaVcool system and allows only the heater to

distribute air to floor outlets.

DEFROST: Allows full use

of

heat

in

the unit to defrost windsheild,
plus you may slide the control level to a cooler setting and direct the
cooler air to the windsheild area.

In this defrost mode the compressor

is engaged to

give you maximum defrost capabilities.

You

may elect

to operate without the compressor by pulling out on the

DEFROST

knob.

VENT:

To

operate the vent mode which allows for just fresh air to
enter the coach, you must oush in the NORMAL button then pull it
back out.

If you desire fresh air through the dash louvers and floor
outlets pushin the BI-LEVEL button then pull it back out.

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL: Dials in the comfort level in the air

conditioning, heat

or

vent mode.

FAN

SWITCH: Allows for high, medium or low fan operation in the air

conditioning, heater,

vent

or

bi-Ievel mode.

17.

Overdrive

Cancel

Switch

(Ford

chassis

only)

18.

Leveling

Jack

Controls

19.

Hood

Light

Switch

20.

Utility

Light

Switch

21.

Headlight

Switch

(Ford

chassis

only)

22.

Windshield

WiperlWasher

Switch

(Ford

chassis

only)

2-Speed

Windshield

WiperlWasher

with

Delay -Turn

knob

clockwise

for wiper

action.

Off -No

wiper

action. 1 st

notch -Wiper

delay

ON.

Turn

outer

knob

clockwise

for

longer

delay

between

wiper

strokes.

2nd

notch -Slow

wiping

action.

3rd

notch -Fast

wiping

action.

To

WASH,

press

inner

knob,

then

release.

One

press

of

washer

knob

cycles

wipers

once.

The

washer

nozzles

are

located

on

the

wiper

arms

close

to

the wiper

blades.

They

move

with

the

blades

and

provide

continuous

washer

coverage.

T--,

v.

7

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Your motor home chassis
maximum
of the empty motor home itself,
belongings,
else that may

The maximum
signed is called the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT

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

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

The GVWR and the GAWR for your motor home are
shown on the Federal certification tag located
interior sidewall of the driver compartment.

load. This load includes everything: the weight

fuel, fresh water, waste water and anything

be

in

load for which the motor home is de-

or

spring load capacities, will not

axle is designed to carry. Each axle has its own

is

designed to carry a certain

all occupants and their

or

attached to the motor home.

GROSS AXLE

is

the maximum weight

on

RAT-

in

any

the left

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED
THE MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED
OF ANY AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GVWR OR
GAWR
DUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY

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
ing capacity of the motor home is found by weighing the
motor home empty, and subtracting this weight from the

GVWR.
Carrying

During the design and development of Fleetwood motor

homes, the number and size of storage compartments,

liquid tank capacities and number of belted seating

the
positions are maximized for

OF

YOUR MOTOR HOME

CAUSE

Capacity

UNDESIRABLE HANDLING

HAZARD.

value and convenience. If

LOAD

WILL

allowable carry-

OF

LOAD

RE-

ON

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

ments and cupboards to maximum volume and fill all

available

home will
way Traffic Safety Administration figures, a vehicle
occupant weighs
of gasoline weighs six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon
of water weighs over eight pounds (8.3 Ibs.).

You
which the motor home

number of passengers and placement of cargo

affect the amount of water and cargo that you can carry

(See

ger capacity for camping use and the passenger capac-

ity for day use are shown on a permanent 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

passenger capacity for day use provides

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

capacity for the additional day use passengers.

The number of seat

the number of passengers permitted by the

extra locations, if provided, are to permit a choice of

seats while

passenger capacity unless the axle loadings and total

weight are checked against their ratings on a public

scale. (See

Load").

Thoughtful consideration of the weight placed

motor home can

seating positions with passengers, the motor

be

are responsible for analyzing the conditions under

"Loading

travelling. It is not safe to exceed the labeled

Greater choice of seating and storage

Safe operation, including improved handling

characteristics and ride comfort

Better

fuel mileage and reduced tire wear

NOTE: Carrying capacities
are specified on

THE ROAD

overloaded. According to National High-

150 pounds. Additionally, each gallon

will

be

used for each trip. The

will

Tips").

"Determining

yield important benefits:

For convenience, the passen-

day.

The

less cargo

in

order to provide carrying

belt locations may be greater than

label. These

And

Distributing

of

your

motor

a label affixed to the inside

Your

in

home

of

the

8

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 a possible.

Carry

only as much water as needed for travel

use or to balance the load.

Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks

before

traveling.

WARNING

MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE

BY

AD·

DITION OF RACKS NOT SPECIFIED

BY

THE

MANUFACTURER

TO CARRY ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLES

WILL

REDUCE

YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE

AND

MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL 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. In­clude

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

the GAWR.

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

1

).

2. Center the entire vehicle (ali axles) on the scale and
take a reading. This is the Gross

Vehicle Weight (Read-

ing 2).

3.

Center the rear wheels on the platform and take a

reading. This reading is the rear Gross

Axle Weight

(Reading 3).

9

4.

Compare Reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle.

If the reading exceeds the GVWR rating, you will have

to reduce the

5.

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

redistribute the

6.

For a tag axle, center both rear axles on the scale
platform and take a reading. Compare with the sum of
both the rear (tag) and the intermediate (drive) GAWRs.

Periodically reweigh your motor home. Loading and

weight patterns

total vehicle load.

If

eith~r

load and reweigh.

will change according to use.

exceeds the GAWR,

is

less than

TIRES

Your motor home

normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,

you

should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free

service.

is

equipped with truck tires. Under

Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must

least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment.
have the same weight carrying capacity.
tire

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

If

You Get a Flat Tire

In

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

hazard flasher system.
Spare Tire Carrier

On

some models, the spare tire

storage compartment.

carrier
between the frame rails.

All tires of the same size and rating may not

axle weight ratings (GAWR) as stated on the

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

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

is

located under the rear of the motor home

be

the same size, and have at

Consult your

on

your

Tag

located

On other models, the spare tire

on

the sidewall near

is

located

in

an exterior

WARNING

TRUCK
TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100

POUNDS
REMOVE
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.

WHEELS

OR

MORE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO

THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS YOU

AND TIRES

ARE

EX-

Tire

Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflat!on pres­sure must be maintained. Properly Inflated tires also
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section
manual for information on maintenance, inflation pres­sure, and tire care.

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 IN

MANUAL.

NOTE:

They could work loose during driving.

TIRE PRESSURES(INCLUDING THE

OFTEN.

THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-

Check the wheel covers periodically.

PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION

REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK

THE

CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

NOTE: Your
jack.

Changing

Even with good tire maintenance and

you may experience a
help through

truck

service facility. Your motor home is

with a jack

the

motor
Operator's Manual for additional information on tire
inflation and proper torque.

motor

a Flat Tire

your

or

other lilting device. Do

home with a

home

is

not

flat tire. Summon professional

auto

clubortravel

jack

equipped

normal driving,

service,

not

not

attempt

Consult the

with

a

or

a local

equipped

to

1i.1t

ChaSSIS

WARNING

TO AVOID
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT AT­TEMPT

PERSONAL

TO

CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.

INJURY AND/OR

OR

TOWING A VEHICLE

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

trailer:

10

______________________

_

Hitch classification: Class

II.

Do not use a load equaliz-

ing hitch.

It could cause structural damage to the frame

members.

Limit the tongue weight of trailer

or

towing device to a

maximum of

250 pounds. Heavier tongue weights can

1 2

4 3

(looking

Into

connector

on

motor

home)

Terminal

Wire

Connects

To

No.

Color

(Circuit)

Yellow Gound

2 Green Rt. Turn/Stop

3

Brown Tail/Clearance

4 White

Lt.

Turn/Stop

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,

which would result

in

exceeding the GCWR. Heavier

vehicles can cause braking problems, damage the

hitch, the motor home structure or drive train, cause
unstable driving or handling characteristics,

and/or re-

strict your rights under 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.

Refer to the booklets in your owner's information pack­age for operating instructions.

Seat

Belts

Seat belts are

an

important safety feature of your
vehicle. Foryour 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 belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push the
tongue end of one belt into the buckle of the mating belt.
Be sure it latches. For greatest safety, adjust the belt
snugly as

low on the abdomen as comfort will allow.

To

release the belt, depress the button in the center of
the buckle and

slide the tongue out of the buckle. Never

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

Ch

ild

Restrai

nt

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

came 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.