Fleetwood PaceArrow 1995 Owner's Manual

BY

FLEE7WCOD.

1995

owner's

manual

1995

FULL ONE-YEAR 115,000 MILE

...----

WARRANTy---

.....

FOR

MOTOR

HOMES MANUFACTURED

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

OF

FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES,

INC.

SOLD

IN

THE

UNITED STATES AND CANADA

COVERAGE

PROVIDED

Your new motor home. including the structure, plumbing, heating and electrical systems,

and

all appliances and equipment installed

by

the manufacturer,

is warranted under normal use to be free from manufacturing defects in malerial

or

workmanship.

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 placed

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 the unit has received 15,000 tolal miles

of

use

as

determined

by

the mileage shown

on

the odometer (whichever occurs first). Written notice

of

defects must be given to the selling dealer

or

the manufacturer not later than ten (10)

days

after the expiration

of

the warranty period.

OWNER'S

OBLIGATIONS

The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such

as

adjustments to the interior

or

exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed

by

the dealer during the first

90

days

of

warranty

coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility

of

the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair

or

replace-

ment

of

a defective part under this warranty.

If a problem occurs which the

owner

believes is covered

by

this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer,

or

other authorized dealer, giving

that dealer sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner shall

deliver the motor home to the

dealer

or

manufacturing plant location for warranty

selVice.

DEALER'S

OBLIGATIONS

By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor

home

prior to retail sate, to perform a detailed predelivery inspection

and to repair

or

replace

any

parts necessary to correct defects in material

or

workmanship.

WHEN

THE

DEALER

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

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 listed below

and

provide the manufacturer with a description in writing

of

the problem and attempts

made

to resolve

it.

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

OBLIGATIONS

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

any

parts necessary to correct defects in material

or

workmanship,

or

will take other appropriate action as

may

be required.

WHEN

THE

MANUFACTURING

PLANT

DOES

NOT

RESOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

If the representatives

of

the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem

and

the owner is convinced that il is covered by this warranty, the

owner.should

call the toll-free

number

nsted

below

to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.

WHAT

IS

NOT

COVERED

BY

THE EXPRESS

WARRANTY

THIS WARRANTY

DOES

NOT

COVER:

1.

THE

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES

AND

BATTERIES, WHICH

ARE

COVERED

BY

THE

SEPARATE WARRANTIES

OF

THE

RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS

OF

THESE

COMPONENTS.

2.

DEFECTS CAUSED

BY

OR

RELATED TO:

A.

ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE,

OR

ACCIDENT;

B.

FAILURE

TO

COMPLY

WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE

OWNER'S

MANUAL;

C.

ALTERATION

OR

MODIFICATION

OF

THE MOTOR HOME;

D.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS IN

THE

ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)

3.

NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE

TO

WEAR

OR

EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING

OF

FABRICS

OR

DRAPES,

CARPET

WEAR, ETC.

4.

NORMAL

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

5.

MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH

THE

ODOMETER

READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.

6.

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, VEHICLE

RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR

HOTEL BILLS,

OR

OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

SOME STATES DO

NOT

ALLOW

THE EXCLUSION

OR

LIMITATION

OF

INCIDENTAL

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

SO

THE

ABOVE

LIMITATION

OR

EXCLUSION MAY

NOT

APPLY

TO YOU.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC

LEGAL

RIGHTS, AND YOU

MAY

ALSO

HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE

TO

STATE.

THE MANUFACTURER

ISNOT

RESPONSIBLE

FORANY

UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE

BY

ANY

DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE

EXPRESSLY

SET

FORTH

IN

THIS WARRANTY. .

Brand

Name:

_______________

_

FOR

SERVICE ASSISTANCE:

Fleetwood Parts & Service

P.O.

Box

5700

Riverside,

CA

92507

(800)

322·8216

Fleetwood Parts & SelVice

P.O.

Box

1007

Decatur,

IN

46733

(800) 322·8216

Model:

__________

_

Serial

No.

_____

_

Fleetwood Parts & Service

P.O.

Box

106

Paxinos, PA 17860

(800)

322·8216

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:

Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises,

Inc.

P.O.

Box

7638

Riverside.

CA

92513·7638

(800)

322·8216

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

International

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.

Georg;a~Pacific

Corporation

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE

RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES

OF

FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS

INTHE

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.

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

ADEQUATE

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

IS LIMITED

DUE

TO

THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING

THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID 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 RECREA-

TIONAL 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 near the LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
THAN

80

PERCENT OF CAPACITY.

Ovetiilling

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

block~ge

which

could

result

in

excessive

gas

pressure

causing

fire

or

explosion.

WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS

Introduction

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Warranties" ...... , ......

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Warranty

Service .................................................. , 2

Reporting

Safety Defects ...... , ..............................

,2

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

,3

Chassis And

Vehicle Identification .......................................... 3

Driver's Controls ....................................................

4

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

,7

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

,7

Responsibility for Proper Loading ...................... 7

A Few Definitions First ......................................

,7

Towing a Vehicle or Trailer .................................... , 7

Carrying Capacity

and

Load

Distribution .......... , 8

How

To

Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home

Without A Trailer

or

Other Towed

Load

.......... , 8

How

To

Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home

With A Trailer

or

Other Towed Load ................ 9

Loading Tips ......................................................

9

Tires,

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Tire Inflation .................................................... , 1 0

Tire Replacement .......... , ........ , ............ , ............ 10

If

You

Get a Flat Tire ........................................ ,

11

Changing a Flat Tire ............................................

11

Seats and Seat Belts .......................................... , 12

Combination Lap

and

Shoulder Belts .............. , 12

Safety Belt Maintenance .................................. 12

Safety Restraints for Children .......................... 12

Safety Belts for Children .... , ........ , .................... 13

Safety Seats for Children ................................ , 13

Driving,

Parking and Mirrors ................................ 13

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

,14

Body Undercoating

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Fuel and Fuel Systems ......................................

,15

Fuel Fill ............................................................ 15

Fuel Types

And

Vapor Lock .............................. 15

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

, 15

Variable

Speed Engine Fan .............................. 15

Exhaust

System Heat ...................................... 15

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

, 15

Carbon Monoxide

Safety Precautions .......................................... , 16

Carbon Monoxide Detector .............................. 16

Emergency Towing .............................................. 16

Attaching Accessories to

Your Motor Home ............................................ , 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Living With Your Motor Home ............................ , 19

Automatic Leveling System ................................

,19

Power Entry Steps .............................................. , 19

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

,19

Entry Doors and Screens .............. , .... ,

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Windows,

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Emergency Exit Window .................................. 19

Power Windows, ............

, .................................. 19

Side Slider Windows ........................................ 19

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

, 20

Driver/Passenger Light Control .......................... , 20

Mini-Blinds "

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Day/Night Shades .............................................. , 20

Storage "

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Exterior Compartments .................................... 20

Interior Storage ................................................ 20

Interior and Furnishings ......................................

21

Dinette Conversion

..

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21

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

21

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers .......... ,21

Interior Lighting ........

, ...................................... ,

21

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

21

Folding Chairs ..................................................

21

Monitor Panel ......................................................

21

Effects

of

Long-Term Occupancy ........................ 22

Ventilation

And

ContrOlling Condensation ........ 22

Fi

re

Safety .......................................................... , 23

Fire

Safety Precautions .......... , ........................

,23

Smoke Detector ...................... , .............. , ........ , 24

Plumbi ng Systems .............................................. , 27

Fresh Water

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

External Fresh Water Hookup .......................... 27

Filling The On-Board Water Tank ....................

,27

Draining the Fresh Water Tank ........................ , 28

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

28

Water Filter ......................................................

28

Low

Point Drains ............ ,

..

, .............................. 29

Sanitizing The Fresh Water

System ................

,30

Exterior Shower .............................................. , 30

Drinking Water Filter System ............................ 30

Waste Water System .......................................... , 30

Toilet .......... ,

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30

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

,30

Holding Tank Care ............................................ 32

Electrical Systems

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Chassis Electrical

System .................................. , 35

Chassis Bulbs

And

Fuses ................................ 35

12-Volt Coach

System ........................................ , 35

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Battery Disconnect ........................................... 35

TV Antenna .........................................................

51

Battery Inspection

And

Care ............................ 35

TV

and Radio Interference ..................................

51

Auxiliary Start System ...................................... 36

Miscellaneous Appliances ................................... 52

Battery Charging .............................................. 36

Washer/Dryer Drain Screen ............................. 52

Selecting A Replacement Battery .................... 36

Solar Panel .......................................................... 37

Maintenance .......................................................... 53

120-Volt System .................................................. 37

Power Cord Hook-Up ....................................... 37

Power Converter .............................................. 37

Ground Fault Interrupter ................................... 37

Motor Home Fuses

Exterior ................................................................ 53

Stains ............................................................... 53

Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ....................... 53

Rubber Roof System ........................................... 53

Cleaning ........................................................... 53

And Circuit Breakers ........................................ 38

Care ................................................................. 54

Generator ............................................................ 38

Generator Fuel Supply ..................................... 39

Generator Operation ........................................ 39

Generator Operating Safety Precautions ......... 39

Electrical System Wiring ..................................... 40

Sealant Renewal .............................................. 54

Door, Window,

Roof

Component

And

Molding Resealing ................................. 54

Interior ................................................................. 54

Fabrics ............................................................. 54

Corian

Top

Care ............................................... 55

LP Gas System .....................................................

43

Laminate

Top

Care ........................................... 55

LP

Gas Safety Precautions ................................. 43

Walls

And

Ceiling Panels ................................. 55

System Components ........................................... 44 Bathtub

And

Plastic Shower Stall ..................... 55

Hoses ............................................................... 44 Floors

And

Carpeting ....................................... 55

LP

Gas Regulator ............................................ 44 Wood Floor Care .............................................. 55

Using

LP

Gas System

Brass Components ..........................................

55

At Low

Temperatures ....................................... 44

Engine Access ................................................. 55

Filling

LP

Gas Tanks ............................................ 45

Maintenance

Checklist ........................................ 55

LP

Gas System Leak Checks .............................. 45 Lamps and bulbs ................................................. 56

LP

Leak Detector ................................................ 46 Interior .............................................................. 56

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances

.,

.............................. 46

Exterior ............................................................ 56

Appliances

...

......................................................... 49

Water Heater ....................................................... 49

Exterior

Sealant Recommendations .................... 57

Fuses and Circuit Breakers ................................. 57

Water Heater Bypass Valve .............................. 49 Motor Home Storage ............................................ 59

Refrigerator ......................................................... 49

Storage

Checklists .............................................. 59

Furnace ............................................................... 49

Short-

Term

Storage ......................................... 59

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

50 Long-

Term

Storage .......................................... 59

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

, .............................. 50 Winterization ....................................................... 60

Air Conditioner .................................................... 50

Water System Winterizing ................................ 60

Dual

air

Conditioners - 50-amp Service ........... 50

Reactivating the Motor Home

Entertainment Equipment ....................................

50

After Storage ....................................................

61

120-volt VCR ....................................................

51

120/12-volt Television .......................................

51

Maintenance Chart ............................................... 65

Video Switcher .................................................

51

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 traveling and vacation-

ing. Your motor home conforms with,

or

exceeds, the

American

National

Standards

Institute A 119.2,

CSA

Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable

Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These stan­dards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and
other requirements for

quality and safety. Compliance

with

ANSI 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 order to deliver
maximum value and performance.

The

dealer will give

you basic operating and maintenance instructions;

however,

supplement

this

by

reading

all

instruc-

tional

material

furnished

with

the

motor

home

in

the

Owner's

Information

Package

and

Chassis

Operator's

Manual.

This information outlines impor-

tantareas

of

maintenance and provides a maintenance
schedule for you to follow for safe, trouble free service
from your

motor

home. Study these instructions care-

fully

before you operate the motor home for the first

time. A good working knowledge

of

your motor home

and

how

to care for it will help you enjoy many miles and

years

of

recreational living.

NOTE: This manual describes many features

of

your

motor

home and includes instructions for
its safe use. This manual, including photographs
and

illustrations, is

of

a general nature

only.

Some equipment

and

features described

or

shown in this manual may

be

optional. Because

of

the continuous program

of

product improve-

ment conducted

by

Fleetwood, it is possible

that recent product changes may

not

be

in-

cluded. The instructions included

in

this manual

are intended

as

a guide,

and

in

no

way extend

the responsibilities

of

the manufacturing sub-

sidiary, parent company

or

affiliates beyond the

standard written warranty

as

presented in this

manual.

1

INTRODUCTION

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"

means that there is the possibility

of

damage to the vehicle.

"NOTE"

indicates points

of

particular interest 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 and short term occupancy

only.

It is

not

designed

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, carpet-

ing, drapes,

and

appliances

and

fixtures. Dam-

age

or

deterioration due to long term occu-

pancy is not considered normal,

and

will under

the terms

of

the warranty constitute misuse,

abuse,

or

neglect, thereby reducing

your

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

in

this manual.

If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte­nance, or service, please contact your dealer immedi­ately

so he can assist you. Your dealer's Service

or
Sales Department will handle any normal problems
which might occur.

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre­hensive warranty programs

in

the RV industry. Please

refer to the warranty

in

the front

ofthis

manual. It explains
your rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligations of the dealer and manufacturer. Please read
this section carefully.

You

will be better informed

in

case

you have a warranty-related

problem, and your dealer

will be better able to get you on the road again.

If

you have

any questions about the warranty

or

what it does or does

not cover,

please contact your dealer.

1-

,-

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, con-

tact 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 pre delivery 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 deliv-

ery.

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 matterforyou.

2.

If a problem arises that has not been resolved
to your satisfaction by your local dealer, con­tactthe manufacturing subsidiary service cen-
ter. 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.

Motor

Home

Division -Service

P.O.

Box

7638 Riverside,

CA

92513-7638

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.

Warranty Service

If you need service

or

warranty information, please see

the

booklets and other documents included in your

Owner's

Information

Package. When contacting any

of the equipment manufacturers,

always have the model
and serial numbers available. Appliance identification
numbers will be found on tags

or

plates attached to the

appliance.
Chassis component (engine, transmission, axles, etc.)

identification numbers

will be located

in

the manuals

included

with your motor home.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash

or

could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic
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

mder

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 ofTransportatlon

Washington,

DC

20590.

·

You

can also obtain other information about motor

, vehicle safety from the Hotline.

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

, This package contains important documents about

! your motor home and its equipment and systems. This

i 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

i 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

I maintenance instructions to insure full warranty cover-

! age. If you ever decide to sell ortrade your motor home,
! be sure the new owner gets all the material

in

this

package.

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 certifica-

I tion 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.

3 t

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

yehlcl,

conlorms

to

all

applicable

Federal

Motor

Vehicle

Salety

Standards

in

effeclln:

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

capacily (GAWR).

Located on the left interior sidewall

of

the motor

home driver compartment.

V.LN.

(Vehicle Identification No.)

VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

-

@

@

BARCODE

Located on the left top

of

dash

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR

HOMES

OF

INC.

PLAN

APPROVAL

NO.

r--

F.I.N.

MFD.

ID.

NO.

MODEL

DATE

OF

MFA.

MO:

YR:

Located on the left

of

the main entry door

or

on exterior left front side

of

the motor home.

-

F.LN.

(Fleetwood Identification No.)

DRIVER1S CONTROLS

PACE ARROW

17 18 4

X=Spare

("ACCESSORY")

15

16

.i--

20

11

8 10

5

IT

PACE ARROW

1. Fog

Light

Switch

2. Heater/AC

Outlet

3. Cigarette

Lighter

4.

Instrument

Cluster

Consult chassis operator's manual for details on instruments.

5.

Rear

Vision

Monitor

(Optional)

6.

Generator

Hour

Meter

7. Radio/Cassette Player

8.

Radio

Mode

Switch

Switches power

to

the radio between the vehicle battery and the

auxiliary battery.

9.

Docking

Light

Switch

10. Dome

Light

Switch

11. Generator

Start

Switch

12. Heater/ AC

Outlet

13.

Auxiliary

Start

Switch

14. Cab Heater/Air

Conditioner

Controls

Temperature

Control

Lever - Used to adjust the temperature of the

delivered air. Move

lever to the left for cooler, and to the right for

warmer.
Fan

Speed

Switch

- Turns

fan

on and off and adjusts speed.

Air

Intake

Button

(RECIRC) - Selects source of intake air. When the

button is pressed

in

(RECIRC), interior air is recirculated through the

system. When button is out, air from outside the

vehicle is drawn
through the system. Normally, set the button out to circulate fresh air
from outside. The RECIRC mode may be used when you desire faster
cooling

or

heating,

or

if outside air is unusually dusty

or

odorous.

Air

Flow

Control

Buttons·

Selects outlet for the delivered air.

VENT - Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets.
Vent

air will be either heated

or

cooled depending on position of the

temperature

lever.
BIL - Bi-Ievel. Air is delivered from both the dash and floor outlets.
FLOOR·

Air is delivered from floor outlets, with some directed to the

windshield to prevent fogging.
DEF

• Air is delivered to the windshield from the top dash outlets. Set

fan

switch to

HI

and temperature lever to far right for maximum

defrosting.
Air

Conditioning

On-Off

Button·

Turns

AlC

compressor on and off.

When air conditioning is desired, press this button

in

and set fan

switch to any position except OFF.
AlC

Indicator

Light

will light when the

AlC

button is on.

In

the defrost

(DEF) mode, the compressor will automatically be engaged

regard·

less

of the button position.

15. Leveling

"Jacks

Down"

Light

(optional)

16. Leveling

Jack

Controls

(optional)

17.

Utility

Light

Switch

(Exterior

Compartments)

18.

Hood

Light

Switch

19.

Headlight

Switch

20. ICC

Switch

(Floor

Mounted)

21. Dash Fans (Optional)

Note: windshield wiper and washer controls are located on the
turning

lever.

For details, refer

to

Chassis Operators Manual.

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MOTOR HOME LOADING

Responsibility

for

Proper

Loading

As the operator of this motor home, you bear the sole
responsibility for proper, safe loading. This section will
guide you through the steps necessary to properly and
safely load your vehicle.

Your

motor home chassis

is

designed to carry a specific
maximum weight. This weight includes everything: the
weight of the empty motor home itsel!, all occupants and
their belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and

any-

thing else that may be

in

or attached to the motor home.

A Few

Definitions

First

Before discussing loading and weighing, we need to

explain some common weight terms. We'll use

abbre-

viations

in

our discussion. These terms are:

GVWR

(Gross

Vehicle

Weight

Rating): This is

the maximum allowable load that this motor

home was designed to carry. Modifications to
your motor home, such as installing bigger
tires

or

changing spring load capacities, will

not

in

any way increase this weight rating. The

GVWR is shown on the Federal certification
tag posted on the left interior sidewall of the

driver's compartment.

GAWR

(Gross

Axle

Weight

Rating): This is the
maximum allowable weight a specific axle is
designed to carry. Each axle has its own
GAWR. When you add the GAWRs, they will
not necessarily add up to the

GVWR. The

GAWR is also shown on the Federal

certifica­tion tag posted on the left interior sidewall of
the driver's compartment.

GCWR

(Gross

Combined

Weight

Rating): This
is the maximum allowable combined weight of
the fully equipped and loaded motor home
(including passengers, all cargo, fluids, etc.)
plus the weight of any fully loaded towed load
(such as a trailer, boat,

or

automobile). The
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is
listed on the wardrobe door tag. Exceeding
the GCWR will cause damage to your motor
home drivetrain

or

chassis, unstable driving
and handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.

ONTHE ROAD

GTW

(Gross

Towed Weight): This is the maxi­mum allowable loaded weight that this motor
home has been designed to tow. This cannot
be increased by changing the trailer hitch. The
GTW is listed on the wardrobe door tag.

MTW

(Maximum

Tongue Weight): means the
maximum vertical load that the towed load
applies to the hitch of the motor home. The
MTW is listed on the wardrobe door tag.

UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): This is the

calculated weight of the motor home, as built

at the factory with full fuel, engine oil (and
other engine/drivetrain fluids) and

LP

gas.

The

UVW does not include cargo, fresh water,

passengers,

or

accessories installed by the

dealer. The

UVW is listed on the wardrobe

door tag.

TOWING A VEHICLE OR TRAILER

("TOWED

LOAD")

Note: Some states

and

provinces require brakes

and

safety chains on towed vehicles. Consult

the

proper

authorities in the states

or

provinces

through which you will

be

traveling.

You

must consider other important weight factors if you

expect to pull a trailer, tow dolly,

or

another vehicle
behind your motor home. These factors have limitations
just like the weight factors above. These factors are:

GCWR-Gross

Combined Weight Rating

GTW-Gross

Towed Weight

MTW-Maximum

Tongue Weight

GAWR-Rear-Gross

Axle Weight Rating-Rear

axles or axles (if equipped with tag axles)

The ratings for these factors are all listed on the

ward-

robe door tag.

I!

you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,

there are additional guidelines that you must follow:

•

Do

not

use a load equalizing hitch.

It

could

cause structural damage to the

motor

home

frame components.

8

•

•

Limit the tongue weight

of

the trailer

or

towing

device to the

MTWas

listed on the ratings tag.
Heavier tongue weights can damage your
motor home frame

and

body, cause unstable

driving

and

handling characteristics,

and

will
restrict your coverage under the Ownercare
warranty.

Do not tow

a vehicle weighing more than the

GTW

listed on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier

towed loads can cause braking problems,

damage the motor home structure

or

drive

train, cause unstable driving

or

handling char-

acteristics,

and

restrict your coverage under

the Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer

hitch will

not

increase the tow capacity

of

the
motor home.

The way your motor home handles will be affected by
the way the towed unit is loaded.

If

the tongue weight is

too light

in

relation to the GTW, handling problems can
result. Careful load planning and safe experimentation
with different loading patterns can help improve motor
home handling stability and make your driving and
towing experience more enjoyable.

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OFTHE
MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED LOAD OF
ANY AXLE. EXCEEDING THE GVWR, GAWR
OR GCWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME

WILL
REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN CAUSE UNDESIRABLE HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.

Carrying

Capacity

and

Load

Distribution

The allowable carrying capacity of the motor home is
the difference between the GVWR and the weight of the
empty motor home. When the motor home is being
designed, the number and size of storage compart­ments, the liquid tank capacities and number of belted
seating positions are maximized for value and

conve-

nience.lf you fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage

MOTOR HOME READINGS (from

tags)

compartments and cupboards to maximum volume and
fill all available seating positions with passengers, the
motor home will be overloaded. The number of passen­gers and placement of cargo will affect the amount of
water and cargo that you can carry

(See" Loading

Tips") .

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. When the
load is properly distributed, your motor home will handle
better, and you as the driver will be more confident and
comfortable.

If your motor home is improperly loaded, driving will be

more uncomfortable and much of your driving attention
will be given to correcting vehicle wandering, drift, pull
and sudden directional changes caused by wind blasts.

If the front axle load is below 80-85% of the front axle
capacity, these handling discomforts will be more

no­ticeable. Always aim to load your motor home so that
the front axle is loaded to at least 80-85% of the front

GAWR.

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.

How

To Weigh Your Loaded

Motor

Home

Without

A Trailer

or

Other

Towed

Load

Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public
weigh station. The following procedures will help you
determine whether your loaded motor home (complete
with cargo, fluids, passengers, and driver) is within
GAWR, GVWR, and GCWR limits. When you arrive at
a weigh station, the attendant will guide you through the
correct positioning of the motor home on the scales.

SCALE READINGS

GVWR MOTOR HOME

Reading 2

____

_

Front GAWR FRONT

AXLE

Reading 1

____

_

Rear GAWR REAR

AXLE

Reading 3

____

_

Hitch Rating TOWED VEHICLE

Reading 4

____

_

GCWR COMBINED

VEHICLES

Add 2 and 4

___

_

I-

I-

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 motor home

(all axles) on the
scale and take a reading. This is the Gross
Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).

3.

Center the rear axle (or both rear axles if your
motor home is equipped with tag

axles) on the

platform and take a reading. This reading is

the rear Gross

Axle Weight (Reading 3).

Compare the readings taken on the

scales to the weight

ratings on. the Federal certification tag and wardrobe

door tag.

Fill in the chart

althe

back of this manual to aid

in comparing weights.
If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have

to adjust

or

remove the load.

How

To

Weigh Your

Loaded

Motor

Home

With

A Trailer

or

Other

Towed

Load

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 motor home so that

only the
motor home is being weighed. Leave the
trailer hitched to the motor home, but resting

off of the

scale (Reading 2):

3.

Center both the motor home and the trailer

combination

on

the scale and take a reading.

This isthe Gross Combined Weight (Reading 3).

o

4.

Subtract Reading 1 from Reading 2. This is
the rear Gross

Axle Weight.

9

~

Compare the readings taken on the scales to the weight

ratings on the Federal certification tag and wardrobe
doortag.

Fill in the chart at the back of this manual to aid

in comparing weights.

If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have
to adjust or remove the

load.

If

you

exceed

weight

ratings,

you

will:

•

•

•

•

Cause damage to the motor home, drive train,
or chassis

Cause unstable driving and

handling charac-

teristics
Cause unsafe braking

Reduce your warranty protection.

Since you may load your motor home differently for

different trips, loading and weight patterns

will change.

Periodically reweigh your motor home and log the

weights in the back of this

manual. Refer to your log as

you prepare to

load for future trips.

Loading

Tips

•

•

•

Do not load heavy items in upper cabinets.
Secure and brace items so they wont move

during travel, thereby shifting the

load.

Do not load heavy items near either end of the
motor home

or

on the bumpers.

10

•

•

Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
wheel loads as equal as possible.

Fresh water and waste water weigh

over

pounds per gallon. Carry only as much water
as needed

fortravel

useorto

balance the load,
and whenever possible, empty the holding
tanks before traveling.

WARNING

MODIFICATION

OF

YOUR

VEHICLE

BY

ADDITION

OF

RACKS

NOT

ORIGINALLY

EQUIPPED

BY

THE

MANUFACTURER

TO

CARRY

ADDITIONAL

EQUIPMENT,

"'VE'HlC't:.ES'Orr"C')HfG'O

WII:L

REDUCE

YOUR

WARRANTY

COVERAGE

AND

MAY

CAUSE

PERSONAL

INJURY

OR

PROPERTY

DAMAGE.

•

Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded
motor home. This diagram and your loading

log will help you locate where specific items
are stored, and will help speed the loading
process.

Hitch Electrical Connector

(Looking

into

connector

on

motor

home)

3

4

•

5

•

6

•

1

2

7

Terminal Wire Circuit

No.

Color Connection

White Ground

2 Blue Electric brake

3

Green Right turn

4 Black

Spare

5 Red Stop
6 Brown Tail/Clearance
7 Yellow Left turn

• 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.

TIRES

Your

motor home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands of miles of trouble-free

service.

Tire

Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pres­sure must be maintained. Properly inflated tires also
contribute to

overall motor home stability and safety.

Refer to the tire section

in

your

Chassis

Operator's

Manual for information

on

maintenance and tire care.

The proper inflation pressures are stated

on

the Federal

Certification

Tag

located

on

the sidewall nearthe driver's

seat

WARNING

FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECKTIRE PRESSURES OFTEN (INCLUD­INGTHE SPARE).

PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION

TO

INSIDE REAR DUALS. ALWAYS CHECK
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO

NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES .
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC­TIONS IN

THE

CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL.

Note: Check the wheel lug

nut

tightness periodi­cally. They could work loose during driving.
Check the Chassis Operator's Manual for

cor-

rect lug

nut

torque

and

torquing procedure.

Tire Replacement

Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
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. Consult your

tire dealer. The original equipment tires supplied on
your motor home

have weight carrying capacities to

support Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) as stated
on the

Federal Certification

Tag

located on the sidewall

near the driver's seat.

If

You Get a

FlatTire

In

case of sudden tire failure:

•

•

•

•

Avoid heavy brake application

Gradually

decrease speed

Hold the steering wheel firmly and move slowly
to a safe, off· road place

Park on a firm level spot

• Turn off the ignition

•

Turn

on

the hazard flasher system

CHANGING A FLATTIRE

Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a

flat tire. Summon professional

help

through your auto club, travel service, or a local
truck service facility. Your motor home is not equipped
with a jack

or

other lifting device. Do not attempt to lift

the motor home with a jack. Consult the

Chassis

Operator's

Manual for additional information on tire

inflation and proper torque.

WARNING

TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT

OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT

AT·
TEMPTTO CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.

WARNING

TRUCK

WHEELS

AND

TIRES

ARE

EX-

TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100

POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT

ATTEMPT

TO

REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS

YOU

ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.

The spare tire is mounted under the rear floor of the
motor home. An

elevator mechanism allows you to

lower the spare tire to ground level.

11

~

To

lower the tire and wheel assembly:

•

•

Remove safety link located under the spare

tire

(See diagram).

Insert the crank handle into the crank recep·

tacle located

in

the rear right side storage

compartment behind a removable plastic plug

(the crank handle is also located

in

this com·

partment).

• Turn the crank counter clockwise to lower the
tire to the ground. Continue turning the crank

handle until the chain is slack enough to
disengage the tire carrier plate.

•

Disengage the carrier plate.

• Slide

the tire out from under the motor home.

To

store the tire assembly:

•

•

•

•

Engage the carrier plate securely through the

wheel center hole.

Be

sure the chain is cen·

tered

in

the wheel center hole.

Turn the crank clockwise to raise the tire up to
the motor home

floor. Be sure the tire is snug

against the

floor.

Remove and store the crank handle.

Replace

safety link

Link

Spare Tire Safety Link Installation

12

SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

Seat belts helpto restrain you and your passengers

in

case

of a collision.

In

most states, the law requires their use

Seat belts provide the best restraint when:

• The seat back is upright

•

The occupant

is

sitting upright (not slouching)

•

The lap belt is snug and low on the hips the

•

Shoulder belt is snug against the chest

• The knees are straight forward

For your safety, your vehicle has combination lap and
shoulder belts for the driver and front seat passenger
and lap belts without retractors in

all other designated

seating positions

WARNING

MAKE SURETHATYOU ANDYOUR PASSEN­GERS, INCLUDING

PREGNANT WOMEN,

WEAR SAFETY BELTS. BE SURE THAT LAP
BELTS FIT SNUGLY AND AS LOW AS POS­SIBLEAROUNDTHE

HIPS.lF SAFETY BELTS

ARE NOT USED PROPERLY, THE RISK OF
YOU

OR

YOUR PASSENGERS BEING IN-

JURED

IN A

COLLISION

GREATLY

INCREASES.
ALWAYS DRIVE

AND RIDE WITH YOUR
SEATBACK UPRIGHT AND THE LAP BELT
SNUG AND LOW ACROSS THE HIPS

TO
REDUCETHE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURYTO
THE ABDOMEN

OR

NECK

THAT COULD BE

CAUSED BY SLIDING UNDER THE SAFETY
BELTS

IN

A COLLISION.

NEVER

LET A PASSENGER

HOLD A CHILD

ON

HIS

OR

HER

LAPWHILETHEVEHICLE

IS

MOV-

ING.THE PASSENGER CANNOT PROTECTTHE
CHILD

FROM

INJURY

IN

A COLLISION.

CHILDREN SHOULD

ALWAYS

RIDE WITH

THE SEATBACK

IN

THE FULLY UPRIGHT

POSITION.

WHEN THE SEATBACK IS NOT

FULLY UPRIGHT, THERE IS A GREATER

RISK THAT THE CHILD WILL SLIDE UNDER

THE

SAFETY BELT AND BE SERIOUSLY

INJURED

IN

A COLLISION.

NEVER USE

A SINGLE BELT FOR MORE
THAN ONE PERSON OR ACROSS MORE
THAN

ONE

SEATING

POSITION.

THIS

GREATLY INCREASES THE RISK THAT ONE
OR BOTH OF

THE PEOPLE WILL BE IN-

JURED

IN

A COLLISION. EACH DESIG-

NATED SEATING POSITION

IN

YOUR VE-

HICLE HAS

A SPECIFIC SAFETY BELT AS-

SEMBLY WHICH IS

MADE UP OF ONE
BUCKLE AND ONE TONGUE THAT ARE
DESIGNED

TO

BE USED AS A PAIR.

WARNING

USE THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE OUT­SIDE SHOULDER

ONLY.

NEVER

WEAR

THE

SHOULDERBELTUNDERTHEARM.NEVER
SWING IT AROUND THE NECK OVER THE

INSIDE SHOULDER. FAILURE

TO

FOLLOW
THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD INCREASE
THE RISKAND/OR SEVERITY OFINJURY

IN

AN

ACCIDENT.

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts

While your vehicle is in motion, the combination lap and
shoulder belt adjusts to your movement. However, if you
brake hard, corner hard

or

if your vehicle receives an

impact, the lap and shoulder belt locks and prevents

you from moving
To

fasten the belt, pull the lap-shoulder belt from the
extractor so that the shoulder portion of the belt crosses
your shoulder and chest.

Insert the belt tongue into the

proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch
To

tighten the lap portion

of

the belt, pull up on the
shoulder belt until it fits you snugly. The belt should rest
as low on your hips as possible.

Safety Belt Maintenance

Check your safety belt system periodically to make sure
that it works properly and isn't damaged.

If the webbing

shows any wear, nicks

or

cuts, have it examined by a
qualified technician to determine if replacement is nec­essary. Always have your safety belt system checked
after a collision.

Safety Restraints for Children

In

most states, you are required by law to use safety

restraints for children.

If small children (less than four

years old, and under

40 pounds) ride in your vehicle,
you must put them in safety seats that are made
specially for children. Safety belts alone do not provide
maximum protection for these children.

Check your

local and state laws for specific requirements.

WARNING

WHEN USING ANY INFANT OR CHILD RE·
STRAINT SYSTEM, IT IS IMPORTANT

THAT

YOU

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFAC·
TURER

CONCERNING ITS INSTALLATION
AND USE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF
THE

RESTRAINT MANUFACTURER'S IN·

STRUCTIONS

COULD INCREASE THE RISK
OR SEVERITY OF AN INJURY INTHE EVENT
OF A COLLISION

OR

SUDDEN STOP.

SAFETY BELTS AND SEATS CAN BECOME
HOT

IN AVEHICLETHAT HAS BEEN CLOSED
UP IN SUNNY WEATHER, AND COULD BURN
A

SMALL

CHILD. CHECK SEAT COVERS
AND BUCKLES BEFORE YOU PLACE A
CHILD ANYWHERE NEAR THEM.

WARNING

NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN
YOURVEHICLE.

ALWAYS REMOVETHE KEY

FROM THE

IGNITION AND TAKE IT WITH

YOU.

Safety

Belts

for

Children

Children who are too large for child safety seats should
always wear safety belts.

WARNING

IF SAFETY BELTS ARE NOT PROPERLY
WORN ANO ADJUSTED

AS

DESCRIBED,
THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
CHILD IN A COLLISION WILL BE MUCH
GREATER.

IFTHE SHOULDER BELT CANNOT BE PROp·
ERLY POSITIONED SO THAT IT DOES NOT
CROSS

OR

REST IN FRONT OFTHE CHILD'S
FACE OR NECK, MOVE THE CHILDTO ONE
OFTHE

SEATSWITH A LAP BELT ONLY AND

USE THE

LAP

BELT.

LAP

BELTS ANDTHE LAP PORTION OF LAP

AND SHOULDER

BELTS SHOULD ALWAYS

BEWORN SNUGLY AND BELOWTHE

HIPS,

TOUCHING

THE CHILD'S THIGHS.

CHILDREN SHOULD

ALWAYS RIDE WITH

THE SEATBACK

IN

THE FULLY UPRIGHT

POSITION.

WHEN THE SEATBACK IS NOT

FULLY

UPRIGHT, THERE IS A GREATER
RISK THAT THE CHILD WILL SLIDE UNDER
THE SAFETY BELT AND BE

SERIOUSLY

INJURED IN

A COLLISION.

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Safety Seats

for

Children

Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and
weight of the

child.

WARNING

CAREFULLY

FOLLOW

ALL

OF

THE
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS THAT
COME

WITH THE SAFETY SEAT THAT

YOU
PUT IN YOUR VEHICLE. MAKE SURE THAT
THE SHOULDER BELT

(IF PROVIDED AT

THE

SEATING

POSITION

WHERE

THE
SAFETY SEAT IS BEING USED) DOES NOT
CROSS OR REST IN FRONT OFTHE CHILD'S
FACE OR NECK. IF YOU

Db

NOT INSTALL
AND USE THE SAFETY SEAT PROPERLY,
THE

CHILD MAY BE INJURED

INA

SUDDEN

STOP OR COLLISION.
SEAT BACKS SHOULD

BE UPRIGHT FOR

USE WITH CHILD SAFETY SEATS.

DRIVING, PARKING AND MIRRORS

Driving your motor home will be different from driving
your family car or truck. Your motor home is

large and

heavy.

You

need to be alert to your vehicle's position

in

traffic.

You

may have to adjust or learn new driving

techniques to

safely operate your motor home.

Be

cautious when maneuvering to allow for the length
and width of the vehicle. Always allow room to corner
and to change

lanes. Your vehicle's side and rear view

mirrors

will help you keep aware of your vehicle's

position and the position of other

vehicles and/or ob·

structions near your motor home.

You

must monitor

them constantly

while you are driving. Become familiar
with the operation of the side mirrors and learn to use
them to view objects and the road beside and behind
the motor home.

The rear view mirrors are

controlled from a panel

located

on the driver's door arm rest.

To

adjust the

mirrors,

select either LEFT

or

RIGHT mirror and press
the appropriate arrow. Activate the mirror heaters by
pressing the HEATER position.

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

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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.
Mountain driving or desert temperatures can put

ex­treme demands on chassis components. Under ex­treme use conditions, you may need to turn off the

vehicle air conditioner to improve engine and

transmis-

sion cooling.
Be aware

of

the

extra

height

of

your

motor

home.
Check for low hanging tree branches of other obstruc­tions whenever you drive

or

park. Avoid low overhangs

when pulling

in

for service. Always check overhead
clearances of over-passes and bridges. 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, CB

or

TV/radio

antenna.

Before leaving

on

a trip, check your route. Some tunnels

prohibit motor homes with

LP

gas systems.

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. When
parking, always shift the transmission to neutral and set
the parking brake.

NOTE: Although your motor home is equipped
with power steering, the front wheels may be
difficult to turn when

at

a dead stop. When

maneuvering

in

some close situations, give

yourself some room to move either forward

or
backward. The vehicle has to be in motion for
the front wheels to be turned with ease.

WARNING

DO NOT PARK OR IDLE THE MOTOR HOME
OVER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH
ASTALL GRASS

OR

DRIED LEAVES. THIS IS

PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IF

THE EX-

HAUST SYSTEM HAS NOT

BEEN PROP­ERLY MAINTAINED. COMBUSTIBLE MATE­RIALS MAY CATCH FIRE FROM THE HOT
EXHAUST GASES, SOOT OR SPARKS

THAT
COULD ESCAPE THROUGH CORROSION
HOLES OR CRACKS.

If

operating, parking or idling your vehicle off-road is

unavoidable, as is often the case

in

recreational use:

Be aware that combustible materials could
catch fire from the vehicle's hot exhaust system.

Avoid driving your vehicle through

or

over com­bustible materials such as leaves, grass, veg­etation or stubble high enough to touch, catch
or

collect on its hot exhaust system.

Parking

or

idling should be done only in

an

area
where there are no combustible materials under
the vehicle.

REAR VIEW VIDEO MONITOR

If your motor home is equipped with rear view video
monitor, the camera is located at the top rear of the
motor home. The rear view picture is displayed on a
screen

on

the motor home instrument panel. The moni­tor screen may be overlaid with a distance scale refer­ence which gives approximate distance of objects to the
rear of the motor home.

To

operate the video monitor, the ignition switch must

be on and the gear shift

in

reverse.

To

override normal
operation, the ignition switch must be on and power on
at the monitor.

Using the video monitor

will take practice. Always allow
more space for maneuvering until you are comfortable
with the system. Check the side-mounted mirrors often
while driving and

especially during lane changes and

when backing

up.

CAUTION

The rear

view

video

monitor

system

pro-

vides

a general

view

of

the

road and

objects

to

the

rear

of

the

motor

home.

Your percep-

tion

of

this

view

and

the

relationships

of

objects

to

the

motor

home

and

each

other

will

be

different

from

that

seen

in

a rear

view

mirror.

Light

conditions

and

the

adjustment

of

the

screen

controls

will

also

affect

your

perception.

Always

use

the

side-mounted

rear

view

mirrors

with

the

video

monitor

system.

The camera lens is exposed to road dirt and will get dirty
often.

Clean the camera lens and monitor screen with

a

quality glass cleaner and nonabrasive cloth

or

towel.

BODY UNDERCOATING

In

keeping with good engineering practice, and to meet
the requirements of chassis manufacturer's, certain
chassis and underbody components of your motor
home have been coated with an undercoating

material.

This material is intended to assist

in

protecting these

components from corrosion

or

other effects of weather

and road conditions. Please be aware that certain
areas of the motor home do not have undercoating
applied.

FUEL

AND

FUEL SYSTEMS

See the

Chassis

Operator's

Manual

in

the

Owner's

Information

Package for chassis fuel recommenda-

tions. The optional generator is designed to

run

on the

same

fuel as the chassis. Consult the generator oper-

ating instructions for special cautions about mainte-

nance with different types of fuels.

Fuel

Fill

The

fuel fill is located on the rear of the motor home.

Modern

fuel systems may build up vapor pressure

within the tank as the

fuel warms during use

or

hot

weather. Under certain conditions, sudden

release of

this pressure when removing the

fuel cap can cause

fuel to spray from the fill opening, creating a fire hazard.

WARNING

WHEN REMOVING THE FUEL CAP, ROTATE
SLOWLY ONLY

FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW

PRESSURE TO

RELEASE. AFTER "HISS-

ING"

SOUND STOPS, COMPLETE THE RE-

MOVAL

OFTHE

CAP.

To

protect the fuel system from excessive pressure

or

vacuum,

or

from sudden release of pressure, replace

lost

or damaged caps with caps of the same design

which are

available from your Fleetwood motor home

dealer.

Clean

up fuel spills immediately. Raw fuel spilled on the

motor home could damage the exterior finish, and is a

serious fire hazard.

Fuel Types

And

Vapor

Lock

Your motor home's automotive fuel and emissions
systems are sophisticated and

highly engineered to

meet

Federal and State emissions standards. They are

sometimes sensitive to

fuel types and blends, particu­larly fuels blended for certain altitudes and climates.
Fuel suppliers

provide customers with the correct fuel

for their location and seasonal conditions. Sometimes,

though,

fuel blended for winter is supplied during sum-

mer months.
"Vapor lock" occurs when gasoline vaporizes, and va-

por pockets block the flow of liquid fuel to the engine.

I!

you experience engine stall

or

stutter, you may be

experiencing vapor lock.

I!

your engine and fuel system

are properly tuned and maintained, you

should not

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~

experience this problem.

I!

vapor lock occurs, the fuel

itsel! could

be the cause.

I!

at all possible, check with the

service station operator as to the

fuel blend before filling

your fuel tank. I! you purchase your fuel from nationally
recognized fuel dealers. Your chances of vapor lock can
be reduced.

I! you store your motor home during the

winter months, be aware that when you take the

vehicle

out of storage

In

the spring

or

summer, winter fuel may

cause vapor

lock until it is consumed.

GENERAL CHASSIS TOPICS

Variable Speed

Engine

Fan

When the engine is under

load

or

requires maximum

cooling, the engine

fan

adjusts and turns faster. The

fan
may become very noisy at high speed and when maxi­mum cooling is required. High speed fan noise can

sometimes be misinterpreted as transmission

slippage.
This is not the case. High engine speed and tempera­ture conditions, such as

pulling away from a stop after

long freeway driving, can cause loud

fan

noise until the

engine

cools down. This fan noise indicates that the fan

is doing what it is supposed to

do.

This noise is not a

defect

in

the

fan

or the transmission.

Exhaust

System

Heat

Your motor home engine has been designed to conform
to

Federal and State emission requirements.

To

meet
these requirements, engine operating temperatures
are high. As a

result, the engine and exhaust systems

radiate a great

deal of heat.

Special heat shields are built into your motor home to
protect wiring and other components from possible
heat damage caused by the exhaust system. Do not
remove these

shields, modify the exhaust system,

or

add additional equipment, such as wiring, plumbing,

or
other components, which will be affected by exhaust
system heat.

ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES

Engine temperature gauges have been calibrated to
indicate a midrange reading as the

"normal" operating

temperature. The reason for this is that many owners

perceive

212°F

asthe

boiling point. However, this is not

the case

in

an engine with a pressurized cooling system
and a coolant mixture of glycol and water. As a motor
home owner, be aware that the gauge is intended to
provide a warning of any rapid change

in

engine coolant

temperature from the "normal" reading of the gauge

rather than an absolute temperature reading.