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NTR0DUCTION

Inspect and Maintain
Planning and Preparation
Owner's Information
Chassis and Vehicle Identification
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance
After-Market
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for

Safe Operation

Event Data Recording Device

(If Equipped)

WARRANTY

Coverage Provided
Owner's Obligations
Dealer's Obligations
When the Dealer Does Not

Resolve the

Manufacturer's Obligations

is

What
Warranties
Warranty Service

Reporting Safety

IMPORTANT NOTICES
PACE ARROW INFORMATION

Lamps and Bulbs
Driver's Controls
Hood Latch

ON THE ROAD .

Motor Home Loading

Not Covered by This Warranty

Responsibility for Proper Loading
Some Definitions First .

Towing a Vehicle or Trailer .
Cargo Carrying Capacity Label
Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load

Distribution
How to Weigh
Dangers

of

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Package

Steeling Aid Devices

of

Your Motor Home

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Problem

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Overloading

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Defects.

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TABLE

Loading Tips

Tires

Seats, Seat Belts and Air Bags

Driving and Vehicle Control

Maneuvering in Traffic
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped)
Body Undercoating
Fuel and Fuel Systems

API Refueling Advisory
Engine Fan
Exhaust System Heat
Engine Temperature Gauges
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

Emergency Towing

LIVING WITH

Leveling System
Power Entry Step (If Equipped)
Entry and Screen Doors
Patio Awning (If Equipped)

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Tire

Inflation

Air Pressure

Underinflation
Air Pressure Check
Tire

Replacement

If

You

Changing a Flat Tire

(If Equipped)

Air Bag Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
Safety Belt Maintenance
Safety Restraints for Children
Safety Belts for Children

Child

Using the Engine

Motor Home .

Safe Refueling Guidelines
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues

Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

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Get a Flat

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Seat Tethers

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YOUR MOTOR HOME

(If

CONTENTS

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Windows

Emergency Exit Window(s)

Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped)
Sun Visors (If Equipped)
Window Shades

Day/Night Shades

Mini-Blinds
Storage

Exterior Compartments .
Interior Storage

Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped)

Interior and Furnishings

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(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table) . .06-4

Dinette Conversion

(with Free-Standing Table)

Sofa Conversion

(If

Equipped)

Sleeper Sofa Conversion

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(If

Equipped)

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Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain

Dividers
Folding Chairs
Free-Standing Furniture
Interior Lighting
Overhead Vents

Monitor Panel
Effects

of

Condensation and How to Control

Dripping Ceiling Vents

Important Information

What the

Fire Safety

Fire Safety Precautions

Smoke Detector/Alarm .

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(If

Equipped)

(If

Equipped)

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Permanent Occupancy

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Owner Can Do

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PLUMBING SYSTEMS

AND HOLDING TANKS

Fresh Water System

External Fresh Water Hookup .
Filling the On-Board Water Tank
Draining the Fresh Water Tank .
Water Pump .

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Water Pump Filter .
Low Point Drains

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Leaks
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
Exterior Shower

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(If

Equipped)

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Whole Coach Water Filter System

(If

Equipped)

Waste Water System

Toilet

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Draining the Holding Tanks
Black Tank Flush System
Holding Tank Care

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(If

Equipped)

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ELECTRICAL

Chassis 12-

Chassis Bulbs and Fuses

Fleetwood 12-

System

Batteries
Battery Disconnect
Battery Inspection and Care
Battery Charging
Solar Panel
Selecting a Replacement Battery
Auxiliary Start System

120-

Volt

Power Converter

SySTEMS

Volt

Electrical System

Volt

House and Automotive

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(If

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(If

Equipped)

System

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Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .08-4
Generator
Generator Fuel Supply

LP

Generator

Generator Operations

(If

Equipped)

(If

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Equipped)

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Generator Operating Safety Precautions

Energy Management System 50 AMP
Electrical Wiring Diagrams

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Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers

LP GAS

LP Gas Safety Precautions

System Components

SySTEM

Hoses .
LP

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Gas Regulator

Accessory

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LP

Gas Supply

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Using LP Gas System at Low

Temperatures
Filling LP Gas Tanks
LP

Gas System Check

LP

Gas Leak Detector/Alarm

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Lighting LP Gas Appliances

.PPLIANCES

Water Heater

Water Heater Bypass Valve

Refrigerator
Furnace
Range

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Range Exhaust Hood
Air Conditioner(s)
Additional 12­Video Equipment

Video Control Center

TV

Antenna

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(If

Equipped)

Volt

Equipment

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Cleaning .
Care .
Sealant Renewal
Door, Window,

and Molding Resealing

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Roof

Component

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Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equiped)
Interior

Fabrics
Solid Surface
Laminate
Walls and Ceiling Panels .
Attaching Accessories

Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall .
Floors and Carpeting
Wood Floor
Engine Access

Exterior Sealants
Generator Filters
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring

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Top

Care

Top

Care

Motor Home .

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(If

Equipped)

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(If

Equipped)

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Antenna Operating Instructions

Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped)

Telephone Jack

Microwave Oven
WasherlDryer-Ready Option
Miscellaneous Appliances

VlAINTEN AN

Exterior

Stains .
Exterior Graphics Care .

Windows, Doors, Vents

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Roof System

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(If

Equipped)

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STORAGE

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Storage Checklists

Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days)
Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days)

Winterization

Water System Winterizing

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Reactivating the Motor Home

After Storage

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INTRODUCTION

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Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style

of

and the growing family
We sincerely thank you for choosing a

Fleetwood motor home!

.1'1

This
includes some instructions for its safe
ual,
eral nature only.
described
because
conducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that recent
product changes may not be included.

NOTE

manual describes many features

including photographs and illustrations, is

Some equipment and features

or

shown

of

the continuous program

in

motor home owners.

1

of

your RV and

use.

This man-

of

a gen-

this manual may be optional

of

product change

or

NOTE J

Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a

"Recreational Vehicle" as defined by the

11921ANSI
fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers, camping trailers,
recreational park trailers, and truck campers.

Your motor home has been designed to provide
you with years
and vacationing.
applicable

Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection
Association
Association
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

(FMVSS), Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA)

(CARE) regulations. The seal attached

side the entry door indicates compliance with

ANSI or CSA standards.

A 119.2 code. This includes motor homes,

of

carefree, pleasant traveling

It

confOlIDs

American National Standards

(NFPA), Canadian Standards
(CSA) (units built for Canada only),

and California Air Resources Board

with, or exceeds,

just

NFPA

out-

Like all 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
instmctional material(s) furnished with the motor
home in the
the motor home

Owner's Guide!Manual.

lines impOitant areas
nance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free serv­ice from your motor home. Study these materials
carefully. A good working knowledge
motor home and how to care for it will help you
enjoy many miles and years

Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this

In this manual, statements preceded by the fol­lowing words are

Owner's Inforlllation Package and

Chassis Operator's!

This information out-

of

operation and mainte-

of

your

of

recreational living.

Owner's Manual.

of

special significance:

A WARNING

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or

serious injuty.

A CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

lllJury.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the component or vehicle .

.1'1

indicates points
efficient and convenient operation.

NOTE

of

particular interest for more

01-1

Introduction

If

you have any questions regarding operation,

maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer
dealer's Service or Sales Department will han­dle any

Some equipment and features described or
shown in this
available on some models.

Because

improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos­sible that recent product changes may not be

included in this
change without notice. Product information,

illustrations and photography included in this

Owner's Manual were

the time

function and

depiction

or exterior decor

on or in your recreational vehicle.

The instructions included in this manual are

intended

responsibilities

parent company or affiliates beyond the stan-

dard written warranty

ual.

Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles

to provide a variety

Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,

storage and fluid capacities. The user

sible for selecting the proper combination

loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's

capacities are not exceeded.

INSPECT AND MAINTAIN

Follow a consistent schedule
maintenance for your motor home. Your contin­uing safety and comfort depend on it. This man­ual includes a section outlining maintenance
intervals.
lines, you will minimize the possibility
ure
motor home.

immediately so he can assist you. Your

normal problems which might occur.

manual may be optional

of

the continuous program

or

of

product

manual. Specifications may

as

accurate

of

publication, and are representative

mayor

of

actual equipment, fabrics, interior

as

a guide, and in no respect extend the

may not be specific in their

or

design options

of

the manufacturing subsidiary,

as

presented in this man-

of

uses for its customers.

as

possible at

as

installed

is

of

inspection and

If

you follow the maintenance guide-

of

any important system

or

part

of

your

not

respon-

of

of

fail-

of

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Each year millions
trips using some type
Proper planning
urable experience. A thorough knowledge
your

RV

is

important

of

most out

the convenience and safety items

built into your motor home. Be

as

you are with your personal car

it
you have trouble or have questions, please con­sult your dealer.

of

Americans embark on
of

recreational vehicle.

of

your trip will ensure a pleas-

if

you are going to get the

as

familiar with

or

truck.

of

If

OWNER'S INFORMATION
PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about

your motor home and its equipment and systems.
This

Owner's Manual and the Chassis

Operator's Manual are

manual does not cover every possible detail
equipment and options installed on
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
undersmnd the safety
inclnded in the

paclmge. Additionally, you must

follow all maintenance instructions to insure full
wan'anty coverage.
your motor home, be sure the new owner
receives all the material in this package.

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If your Owner's Information Package does not con-

tain these
home
request

NOTE I

items,

even

"used,"

please call or write Fleetwood and

the

desired or missing information.

Fleetwood

Riverside,

in

the package. Since this

or

in

and

and

operating instructions

If

you decide to sell or trade

if

you purchased your motor

Motor

P.O.

[phone]

Home Service

Box

59933

CA

92517

of

your

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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION

Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
andcomponents used on the vehicle.

The

V.I.N.

assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The V.lN.
is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached
in the driver's compartment. Refer to this infor­mation when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.

F.I.N.

The
is located on the tag just outside the main entty
door or on the outside left front side
home.
through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

or

Vehicle Identification Number

or

Fleetwood Identification Number

of

the motor

Use this number when ordering parts

(Example)

is

SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND

The front suspension and steering system
vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory
before delivery to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted,
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align­ment periodically.

Please note that front-end alignment after
retail delivery
is not covered under the warranty.

TIRE BALANCE

if

necessary. To help pre-

is

the owner's responsibility

(Example)

of

this

and

FEDERAL CERTIFICATION

MFDBY:
DATE

MFD:

INC

VEH

MFD

DATE

OF

GVWR:
FRONTGAWR:

INTERMEDIATE
GAWR:

GAWR

REAR:

GAWR

COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND

REAR:

This

vehicle
Vehicle
shown

above:

V.i.N.
TYPE

VEHICLE:

The

tires

have

been
replacement
and

minimum

BY:

VEH

MFD:

conforms

Safety

Standards

MULTI·PURPOSE

and

wheels

equipped

tires

installed

load

KGS

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

WITH:

TIRES

AT:

(

KGS

(

to

all

applicable

in

effect

on

PASSENGER

with

sizes

this

must

and

me!)t

with

requirements.

U.S.

the

date

ratings

vehicle

the

Federal

by

same

TAG

LBS)
LBS)

KPA

COLO

PSI)
LBS)

KPA

COLD

PSI)
LBS)

KPA

COLD

PSI)

LBS)

Motor

of

manufacture

VEHICLE

designated

Fleetwood.

specifications

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

DUAL

RIMS

SINGLE

above

Any

W15·0016

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR

OF
PLAN

-

APPROVAL
F.i.N.
MFD.ID.
DATE

OF

NO.

MFA.

Located on the exterior left front side
of

the motor home.

- F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification No.)

MO:

HOMES

NO.

MODEL

YR:

INC.

Located in the driver's compartment.

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Excessive
worn or misaligned suspension or steering
ponents, unbalanced or improperly inflated
tire(s)

or

abnormal tire wear may indicate

or

some other tire/suspension problem.

com-

dlUgS

are taking any medication or
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or
dination. Pull off the road and park in a safe

area until you can drive safely.

that may

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Alignment can be affected by worn
pension parts or road hazards such as hitting a
curb, pothole, railroad track, etc. Improper
alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle and
wear unevenly.
"pull" to the right or left.

Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
will cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping
uneven tire tread wear
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be
balanced.

See the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/

Manual

for more information.

It

may also cause the vehicle to

or

flat spots.

or

if the vehicle ride

steering/sus-

If

you see

AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID
DEVICES

Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the

of

installation

approved by our chassis manufacturer's. Any
add-on device
manufacturer's warranty on the item or items
affected.

any steering aid device that is not

of

this type may void the chassis

WARNINGS, TERMS AND
CONCEPTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION

OF

YOUR MOTOR

HOME

Vehicle Crash

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

DO

NOT

times.
been drinking alcoholic beverages, are under
the influence

drive if you are tired, have

of

any controlled substance, or

Vehicle Handling

Your motor home
higher than a typical car or tlUck you may
be accustomed to driving. Keep this in
mind as you become familiar with driving
your motor home. New motor home
ers shol.lld take special care to learn the
driving and handling characteristics
vehicle in safe and familiar
The

distribution
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.

is

longer, wider and

sUiTOundings.

of

the weight

of

own-

of

your

your

• When loading the motor home, balance
and

the load front-to-rear

•

Load

and

secure heavier items lower

side-to-side.

in

the storage areas than lighter items.

If

you fail to properly load your belongings and
supplies, you will defeat the load distribution
design

handling problems and a vehicle crash.

Vehicle Response

of

the motor home, possibly leading to

When you, the driver, accelerate, brake or

steer the motor home, it responds to these

If

inputs.
while driving, the way you respond to the
emergency and the way the motor home

responds becomes more critical.

load, alter or maintain your motor home

improperly, it will not respond as it did

when you first received it in an unloaded
condition.

mainteuance
responses
lead to handling

you are faced with an emergency

If

you

Improper loading, alteration,

and

improper driver

to

emergency conditions can

proble11ls

and

vehicle

crashes.

Vehicle Towing

Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles

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Introduction

or other loads behind your motor home.

The maximum amount

motor home can pull or stop
by the manufacturer
which your motor home is built. Check the

of

weight your

is

of

the chassis on

determined

Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual

sis manufacturer for the limits on the

weight you can tow.

If the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/

Manual

does not provide specific information on

towing weight limits. it

recommended that the towed vehicle or

trailer be equipped with a properly installed

and operating supplemental brake control

system that operates

the brakes on your motor home.

•

You

any towed load by properly installing on the

towed load a supplemental brake control

system that operates with your motor

home's braking system. Even with addi-

tional brakes, you cannot tow more than the

GTW or GCWR for the chassis under your

motor home. Again, check the

provided by the motor home chas-

equipped with your motor home

is

strongly

in

combination with

may be able to increase the weight

Chassis

of

Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.

•

You

CANNOT

limit by changing the size

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

• Do

•

• State laws in the United States and provin-

not

attempt to tow something that is

too heavy for your chassis.
When

look
ceming
experience when pulling and stopping a
towed unit
different from what you experience on
level ground.

ciallaws in Canada vary concerning tow­ing requirements and limits. Check the
laws in the areas where you anticipate trav-

driving

for

and

grades

increase the towed weight

of

your hitch.

in

mountainous

obey highway signs con-

and

curves. Your driving

on

mountain roads will be very

areas,

eling.

Alterations

Many motor home owners like to add a
personal touch to their motor home. But
there
your motor home looks versus how it
handles
expect to make'any type
your motor home, consult a professional
who understands the correct way to do the
alteration and how the alteration
change
vehicle response, and overall performance
and safety

to

Your Motor )-lome

is

a difference between changing how

or

responds to driver inputs. If you

of

alteration

will

or

affect the stability, handling,

of

your motor home.

An

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

fire

aml

and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home
by someone else.

aml any improper alteration

LP

gas systems can cause a

and

can emlanger

your

motor home

its occupants. Fleetwood, your chassis

as

delivered -

NOT

Warning Devices

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

of

pants

them working and respond to them quickly.

Examples

• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

• LP gas Detector/Alarm

• Smoke Detector/Alarm

• Seat Belt Warnings

• Hazard Flashers

• Brake Warning Light

• Engine Warning Light

a life-threatening danger. Keep

of

These Devices Include:

as

altered

to

to

the

01-5

Introduction

1--

h--

EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE

(If Equipped)

SPECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data

Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger

airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance

Systems and/or equipped with certain other

electronic devices may be equipped with event

data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis

supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For
diagnostic and safety related reasons, this
chassis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).

Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such as engine performance,
braking performance, vehicle location, vehicle

or

speed, and occupant seat belt use,

other data.

The data stored in the electronic modules may

be

retrieved by authorized patties using special-

or

ized equipment, for vehicle diagnostic

acci-

dent investigation purposes.
Please refer to the .chassis manufacturer owner's

guide and/or (if equipped) electronic device
manufacturers owner's guide(s), for fUither
details on event data recording capabilities.

01-6

LIMITED

For Motor Homes Manufactured

Enterprises,

ONE-YEAR

Inc., Sold In the United States and Canada

WARRANTY

by

Subsidiaries

of

Fleetwood

COVERAGE

Your

new

motor

plumbing,

.

appliances
ufacturer,
free

from
workmanship,
Fleetwood

The

warranty

and

all
when
Dealership.
original retail
home
commercial
occurs
following

1. For non-structural

2.

WHAT
THIS

This warranty does not cover:

1.

2. Defects caused

heating

and

is

manufacturing

Dealership.

transferees

first

sold

is

first placed

first)

periods:

from

the Start
reaches
by

the

whichever
For structural

the

Start
reaches
by

the
whichever
are

defined only
structure, sub-floor structure,
Vacubond®

IS

WARRANTY

The

automotive

the

chassis
ies, all of
rate

warranties

turers of

a.

Abuse,

b. Failure

tained in the

PROVIDED

home,

and

equipment

warranted

when

covers

The

delivery

or

"Start

15,000

mileage

Date

50,000

mileage

NOT

these

first

during

by

an

warranty

into

demonstrator

Date"

Date

total

shown

occurs

defects,

or until

total

shown

occurs

walls.

COVERED

and

drive

which

of

components.

by

misuse,

to

comply

Owner's

including the structure,

electrical

installed

under

the

authorized

or

first.

first.

as

chassis

are

the

negligence or accident;

normal

defects

sold

first retail purchaser

the
begins

the

date

service

unit

and

defects,

or until

miles

on

three

the

miles

on

Structural

the

motor

train), tires

covered

respective

or related to:

with

Package;

systems,

by

the

use

in material or

by

an

authorized

warranty

Fleetwood

as

extends

one

the

as

the

motor

as

the

period

on

the

date

the

motor

a rental,

(whichever

for

(1)

year

motor

determined

odometer,

(3)

years

home

determined

odometer,

defects

home's roof

and

BY

system

instructions

Information

(including

and

by

the

manufac-

sepa-

all

man-

to

be

the

home

from

batter-

con-

of

c.

Alteration or
home;

d.

Enviromnental
chemicals

3.

Normal
sure,
surfaces,
etc.

4.

Motor

ing

5.

Normal
such
cants, etc.

6.

Appearance
paint,
upholstery
delivery
the
ufacturing plant or at

7.

Transportation

8.

FLEETWOOD
FOR
QUENTIAL
BUT
FOR
USE,
INCOME,
IENCE,
FARES,
TAL
CALLS
OTHER
OR
MOLD,

OR

LEGAL

9.

Motor
by

sold
sold

Some states do not allow the exclusion
limitation of incidental
damages,
may not apply

deterioration

such

fabrics,

homes

has

been

maintenance

as

light

graphics,

and

delivery

ANY

NOT

PROPERTY

LOSS

COMMERCIAL

VEHICLE

CHARGES

OR

PROPERTY

ALLEGED

MILDEW,

ANY

MICROBIAL

FEES

Homes

an

authorized

at

auction,

in

an

so

the above limitation

modification

conditions

in

the

atmosphere,

due

to

as

sealants,

on

altered.

bulbs,

imperfections,

exterior materials, or

that

may

are

inspection process at

to

SHALL

(1)

INCIDENTAL

DAMAGES,

L1M1TED

OF

LOSS

HOTEL

TO

OR

which

repossession,

otherwise

fading

drapes,

which

normally

and

DAMAGE,

VALUE,

OF

SUCH

Fleetwood

and

the

and

fuses,

have

the

dealership.

from

NOT

TO

LOSS

TIME,

RENTAL,

AS

BILLS,

DAMAGE

BE

CAUSED

FUNGUS,

MATTER,

EXPENSES.

are

not

distressed

or

consequential

service

sealants, lubri-

or

occurred prior

corrected during

dealer

INCLUDING

ANY

LOSS,

to you.

of

the

(salt,

hail,

etc.)

wear

or

of exterior

carpet

odometer

items,

damage

the

location.

BE

LIABLE

OR

CONSE-

CLAIMS

LOSS

OF

INCONVEN-

BUS

INCIDEN-

TELEPHONE

(2)

ANY

CAUSED

BY

DRY

originally

dealership,

salvaged

condition.

or

exclusion

motor

expo-

wear,

read-

to

man-

OF

ROT

OR

(3)

sold

i.e.

or

or

to

02-1

warranty

WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY

This

warranty

1.

The automotive chassis system (including

the

,chassis and drive train), tires and batter­ies, which are covered by the separate war­ranties

these components.

2. Defects caused by or related
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions

tained

Package;

c. Alteration or modification

home;

d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail,

chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)

3. Normal deterioration due to wear or expo-

sure, such
drapes, catpet wear, etc.

4. Normal maintenance and service items,
such
lubricants, etc.

5. Motor homes on which the odometer read-

ing has been altered.

6. Transpotiation to and from dealer or
Fleetwood
time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss
of

use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle
rental, incidental charges such
calls
consequential damages.

7. Fleetwood will
losses, damages, or claims, including, but
not limited to, property damage, personal
injury, loss
expenses, emotional distress, death, loss
of

use, loss
loss, adverse health effects, or any other
effects caused or alleged to be caused by
MICROBIAL MATTER, including, but not
limited to, mold, mildew, fungus or dry rot.

does

not

cover:

of

the respective manufacturers

to:

in

the Owner's Information

of

the motor

as

fading

as

light bulbs, fuses, wiper blades,

Service Center location, loss

or

hotel bills, or other incidental or

of

of

of

fiberglass, fabrics or

as

telephone

NOT be responsible for any

income, legal fees or

value, all other economic

of

con-

of

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED IN
EXPRESS TERMS
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limi­tation
so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.

This
and
vary

The
ble for
warranty
beyond those expressly
warranty.

For Motor Homes Manufactured and Warranted
by the following subsidiaries
Entetprises, Inc.:

Fleetwood Moto!· Homes
For Customer

of

incidental or consequential damages,

warranty

you

may

from

state

manufacturer/warrantor

any

undertaking,

made

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Fleetwood

Ford

Workhorse

Freightliner Chassis Assistance:

Chevrolet Division

DURATION TO THE

OF

THIS

gives you specific legal rights,

also have

to

by

Motor

Motor

Service assistance, contact:

P.O. Box 59933

Riverside,

[phone]

Chassis Assistance:

1-800-444-3311

1-877-294-6773

1-800-385-4357

Chassis Assistance:

1-800-222-1020

other

state.

representation

any

dealer
set

forth

Homes

Homes

Owner

Chassis Assistance:

of

of

Relations

CA

92517

of

General

113

YEAR

rights which

is

not

responsi-

or

other

in this

of

Fleetwood

California,

of

Indiana,

Pennsylvania, Inc.

Motors

or

person

Inc.

Inc.

02-2

Warranty

I

-------

'.

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered by one
comprehensive warranty programs in the
industly. Please refer to the warranty in this sec­tion.

It

explains your rights and obligations, as
well as the rights and obligations
and manufacturer.
fully. You will be better informed in case you
have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealer will be
again. If you have any questions about the war-

ranty or what it does or does not cover, please

contact your dealer.
The materials in your

Package

ating instmctions on the various appliances and

components in your motor home. Warranty reg-

istration cards for these items should
out and mailed as soon as possible after you
take
have operating instmctions for a particular
appliance or component, contact your dealer.

You

contain warranty information and oper-

delivelY

will automatically receive an Ownercare

Please read this section care-

better able to get you on the road

Owner's Information

of

your motor home. If you do not

Card several weeks after the delivery receipt

received from your selling dealer. This card
imprinted with your name, the motor home serial
number, and manufacturing subsidiary location.
If your motor home ever 'needs warranty selvice,
present this card to the dealer, or have it avail­able when contacting a Fleetwood service center.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment.

Your dealer is responsible
performing a complete predelivery inspection
of

the motor home as specified in the

Ownercare delivery checkout.

As a part
dure, the dealer is responsible for road testing
the motor home, noting and cOlTecting any
steering problems and setting correct tire pres­sures before delively.

Fleetwood
responsible

of

the predelivery inspection proce-

and

its subsidiaries will

for

front

end alignment after this

predelivery inspection has been performed.

of

the most

of

the dealer

be

not

RV

filled

is

is

for

be

You should return your motor home to the selling
dealer for warranty selvice. If this
you may contact any other authorized Fleetwood
motor home dealer. The selvice department at

of

any
manual can help you find a dealer in your area.

If,

your satisfaction:

the locations listed at the back

for some reason, a problem

1. Discuss any warranty-related problems

directly with the manager and/or owner
the dealership, giving them an oppOltunity
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 Fleetwood

The

locations are listed in the back

manual.
We

3.
factory representative will be able to solve
any problem which might arise.

bined efforts are not satisfactory, please send

a letter describing the circumstahces to:

Please contact the one nearest you,

sincerely believe that your dealer and the

Fleetwood

Owner

is

not possible.

of

this

is

not handled to

Owner Relations.

of

this

If

their com-

Relations

of

P.O. Box 59933

Riverside, CA 92517

Please include the brand namc and serial
number
ber
the ently door, and on your wan'anty card.

If

4.
use this toll-free telephone number:

There may

need repairs or parts while you are on the road.

If

your motor home is repaired by anon-author-

ized 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

reimbursed for their cost.

of

your motor home. The selial num-

is

located on the identification tag next

you wish to call for assistance, please

Fleetwood

be

times when your motor home will

Owner

[phone]

Relations

to

be

02-3

Warranty

WARRANTY SERVICE

If

you need service or warranty information,

please see the booklets and other documents
included in your Owner's Information

Paclwge. When contacting any

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

If

you ever need warranty work done, be sure to

have the right papers with you.

is

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

your RV's service history.

Always make a written list
or the specific work you want done.

is

had work done that
log, let the selvice advisor know. Don't keep
secrets.

not on your maintenance

of

the

If

required work

of

the RV's problems

If

you've

or

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

in addition to notifying the Fleetwood Owner
Relations at 1-800-322-8216.

If

NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may

if

open an investigation, and
safety defect exists in a group
may order a recaIl and remedy campaign.

To contact
Safety Hotline toIl-free at 1-888-327-4236 or
write to:

NHTSA, you may either call the Auto

NHTSA

U.S.

Department

400

Seventh St.

it finds that a

of

vehicles, it

of

Transportation

SW

Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

If

is

if

the con-

you

And finally, be reasonable with requests.

of

have a long list
tion and you need your
the situation with the service advisor, listing the
items in order

service department manage their time and will

help get you going

If

you have a warranty
the chassis portion
aware that you may go directly to an authorized
chassis dealer for service. This may save you

time and effort
administered by the chassis manufacturer.
Consult your area phone directory for an author­ized dealer and make arrangements with their
service department.

is

cern
Fleetwood dealer to assist you.

chassis related, feel free to contact your

service items that need atten-

RV

very soon, discuss

of

priority. This will help the

as

quickly

or

of

your vehicle please be

as

the chassis warranty

If

you are unsure

as

possible.

service concern about

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If

you believe that your vehicle has a defect

which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you
should immediately inform the

02-4

National

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

State laws
laws
licensing requirements
sional restrictions. Check the laws in the

in

Canada

in

the United States

V8J'Y

concerning

and

and

provincial

operator

vehicle dimen-

area

where you anticipate traveling.

The particle board. hardwood plywood,

or

pan­eling used in your motor home are made with
urea-formaldehyde resin. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that
we tell you about

urea-formaldehyde with the

statements on this page.

is

Ventilation

of

your motor home comfortable. Please read

important for making the interior

the section about ventilation and prolonged
occupancy in the Living With Your Motor

HOllie

We

by the National Fire

chapter in this Owner's Manual.

provide you consumer information

Protection Association

as

detailed

(NFPA) and the American National Standards

Institute (ANSI). The information and warnings

found on these pages may also be found in other

of

chapters

LP

Gas Systelll andAppliltnces chapters for other

this Owner's Manual. Please see the

safety and operating information.

A.

This product is manufactured with urea-formalde­hyde resin. Formaldehyde vapor may in some
people cause headaches,
irritation, and aggravation
ratory problems, such
tion should reduce the risk of such problems.

A.

This product
formaldehyde resin and
quantities

in the indoor air can cause temporary

els
and respiratory irritation, and may aggravate
respiratory conditions
will reduce indoor formaldehyde levels.

WARNING

eye,

nose and throat

of

allergies and respi-

as

asthma. Proper ventila-

WARNING

is

manufactured with a urea-

will

release small

of

formaldehyde. Formaldehyde lev-

or

allergies. Ventilation

eye

A.

Irritant: This product contains a urea-formalde­hyde resin and may release formaldehyde
vapors in
can be irritating to the eyes and upper respira­tory system
such as those with allergies or respiratory
ments. Use with adequate Ventilation. If symp­toms develop, consult your physiCian.

A.

Do

not

bring or store LP gas containers, gaso-

or

line
cle

A warning
gas container. This label reads:
CONTAINER(S)

OF
FAILURE

FIRE

Overfilling the LP gas container can result in

uncontrolled gas

explosion. A properly filled container

tain approximately

as
The following warning

in the vehicle near the range:
WARNING

IF

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

FAILURE
FIRE

other flammable liquids inside the vehi-

because a fire

CAPACITY.

TO

OR

PERSONAL

liquid

LP

YOU

SMELL GAS:

Extinguish any open flames,

all smoking materials.

and

Do

not touch electrical switches.

Shut

off

valve(s)

Open doors and other ventilation openings.

Leave the area until the

Have the

source corrected before using again.

aile

TO

OR

PERSONAL

WARNING

low concentrations. Formaldehyde

of

especially susceptible persons

ail-

WARNING

or

explosion may result.

label has been located near the

09

NOT

TO

MORI; THAN 80-PERCENT

COMPLY

gas.

the

LP

or

gas supply connection.

LP

gas system checked and leak-

COMPLY

COULD

INJURY.

flow

which can cause fire

80-

percent

label has been placed

gas supply

COULD

INJURY.

RESULT

of

at

the container

odor

clears.

RESULT

its

pilot

FILL

IN

will

con-

volume

lights,

IN

LP

or

03-1

Important

Notices

A.

LP gas regulators must always be installed
with the diaphragm vent facing downward.
Regulators that are
been equipped with a protective cover. Make
sure that
the cover
blockage which could result in excessive
gas pressure causing fire

regulator vent faces downward and

A.

It

is

not

safe
comfort
fresh air for safe operation.

Before operation:

1.

Open overhead vent

and

2.

Open window.

heating. Cooking appliances need

WARNING

not

in compartments have

is

kept in place

WARNING

to

use cooking appliances for

or

to

minimize vent

LP

or

explosion.

turn on exhaust fan,

A.

Portable fuel-burning equipment, including
wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall
be used inside this recreational vehicle. The

of

use
vehicle

this equipment inside the recreational

may cause fires

A.

LP gas containers shall
stored inside the vehicle. LP gas containers
are equipped with safety devices which
excessive pressure by discharging gas to the
atmosphere.

FAILURE
DEATH

TO

OR

WARNING

or

WARNING

COMPLY

SERIOUS

COULD RESULT

INJURY.

asphyxiation.

not

be placed

relieve

IN

not

or

FAILURE
FIRE

This warning label has been located in the
cooking area
quate
Unlike homes, the amount
limited due
cle, and proper ventilation when using the
cooking
asphyxiation. It is especially important that
cooking

heating as the danger

greater when the appliance is used for long

periods

TO

COMPLY

OR

PERSONAL

to

supply

appliances

of

of

to

the size

appliance(s) will avoid dangers

time.

COULD

INJURY.

remind you

fresh air for combustion.

of

not

RESULT

to

provide an ade-

of

oxygen supply

the recreational vehi-

be used for comfort

of

asphyxiation

IN

is

of

is

03-2

1-

..

--- -

-~

LAMPS AND BULBS

Interior - 12-volt

Floor Light
Ceiling

Dinette decor light
Bedroom decor lights
Range hood
Bathroom vanity light
Living area decor light

Exterior

Headlight, halogen

high

Front turn signal

lights

Front clearance lights
Side marker lights
Porch lights
Entry step

Rear clearance lights

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....

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fluorescent...GE F-15TS-WW, 12-volt

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light..""""""""""""".GE

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12-volt
12-volt

""".""".5125, 12-volt

12-volt
12-volt

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Truck-Lite Model 44

194, 12-volt

99062

1003, 12-volt

194, 12-volt

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194, 12-volt

ARROW

Before relamping, disconnect power source by
removing fuse or
switch

in

OFF position.

Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high tempera­tures

and

correctly.
Always

handling halogen
Do

touched with bare
rubbing

Do
and/or objects which may
drying.

Use
style, wattage and voltage.

use

not touch glass area with bare

alcohol.

not

use

bulbs designed

INFORMATION

CAUTION

placing circuit breaker and control

pressures

a soft dry cloth

near flammable

and

bulbs.

hands,

or

will shalter if not handled

or

colton gloves when

hands.

wipe the bulb clean with

or

combustible materials

be

sensitive

specific

by

manufacturer

to

If

fading

bulb

as

is

or

to

Back-up lights
Stop/taillights
License plate light

""""""""""""""GE

"""""""""""""".GE

""""
Rear turn signal lights
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1. Headlight Switch

2. Auxiliary

Start

Switch

3.

Instrument

Clnster - (Consult Chassis Operator's! Owner's

Guide!Manual for details on instruments.)

4.

Generator

Honr

Meter

5.

Cigarette Lighter! Access. PIng

6.

Generator

Start

Switch

7. Radio Mode Switch - Switches power to the radio between the

chassis battery and the coach battery.

8.

Utility Light Switch

9.

Dash

Fan

Switch

10.

ICC

Light Switch

11. Spare/Blank

12. Radio!CD Player

13. Climate Controls - (driver!cockpit area only)

Temperature

Control

Knob

- Adjusts the temperature of the air coming

out

of

the outlets. Turn the knob to the left for cooler, and the right for

warmer.

Fan Speed

Control

Knob

- Turns fan on and off and adjusts speed.

AlC

Button

- When button is pressed in and light is on, cooled air is deliv-

ered through selected outlets.

Fan

Speed control Knob must be on.

Air

Flow

Control

Knob

- Selects outlets for delivered air.

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+ • Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets. Air will be

either

cooled or heated depending on position

of

AIC

Button and

Temperature

Control Knob.

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Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets and floor

outlets.

Air is delivered from the floor outlets.

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Air is delivered to

the

windshield from the top dash outlets.

Recirc

Button

- When button is pressed in and light is on, interior air is
recirculated through the system. When button is out, air from outside the
vehicle is drawn through the system.

Temperature

Control

Knob

- Rotate the knob to the right for warmer air,

and to the

left for cooler

air.

14. Heater!Air Conditioner Ontlet

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15. Back-np

Monitor

16. Transmission

Mode

Select Switch (Workhorse chassis only)

17. Fog Light Switch

18. Hydranlic Leveler

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HOOD LATCH

To

open front hood door:

1.

Unlock hood door locks.

2. Reach over top center
paddle lever toward hood, pull top

outward and lift hood door upward.

of

hood door, pull

of

hood

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04-4

ON

THE

ROAD

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Responsibility for Proper Loading

As

the operator
sible for its
intended to
conceming the loading

Your motor
specifically rated maximum weight. This weight
includes everything: the weight
motor home itself, all occupants and their
belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and
anything else that may be in
motor home.

be

exceeded.

change how your motor home handles and
responds, possibly leading to a vehicle crash.

of

this motor home, you are respon­pIDper
pIDvide

and safe loading. This section

you with helpful infolmation

of

your motor home.

home

chassis is designed to carry a

or

The specified weights

If

you do exceed them, you

of

the empty

attached to the

must

never

wiJI

is

Some Definitions First

Before discussing loading and weighing, we need
to explain some common weight terms. We will
use abbreviations and you should refer back to
these terms
abbreviation means.

GVWR

is the maximum permissible weight
fully loaded motor home.
equal to
Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo
Canying

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)'

means the value specified by the motor
home manufacturer as the maximum allow­able loaded weight
its towed trailer
and braking capacities may be different.
Refer to Fleetwood and the chassis manu­facturer's manuals for complete information.

GTW (Gross Towed Weight)*

is
towed vehicle this motor home with equipped
hitch has been designated to tow.
not be increased by changing the trailer hitch.

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)'

if

you do not understand what the

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)*

The

GVWR

or

greater than the

Capacity.

of

or

towed vehicle. Towing

the maximum loaded weight

sum

of

the

this motor home with

of

a trailer or

GTW

of

can-

this

is

means the
weight a specific axle is designed to

maximum

permissible loaded

cany.

MTW (Maximum Tongue Weight)*

is the maximum permissible downward
force exerted
vehicle coupler.

UVW

CCC

(Unloaded Vehicle Weight)'

means the weight
built at the factory with full fuel, engine oil
and coolants.
cargo, fresh water,
dealer installed accessories.

(Cargo Carrying Capacity)'

is equal to

lowing:
weight (including water heater), full
weight and SCWR.

on

the hitch ball by the towed

of

this motor

The

UVW

GVWR

UVW, full fresh (potable) water

does not include

LP

gas, occupants,

minus each

home

of

the fol-

as

or

LP

gas

SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating)

is the manufacturer's designated number
sleeping positions multiplied
pounds

(70 kilograms).

by

154

of

Hitch Rating

means the maximum allowable weight
towed trailer
of

the motor home must never
exceeded, even
towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch
rating.

or

towed vehicle.

if

the towed trailer

The

be

of

GCWR

or

a

Designated Seating Capacity

(Canadian units only)

the number
nated equals the seating capacity.

*These ratings

Carrying

The heaviest loaded motor home with all passengers,

goods, water, driver and towed
exceed any

1.

The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

2.

The gross combination weight rating (GCWR).

3.

The front/rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs).

4.

The individual tire and wheel ratings.

of

sleeping positions desig-

are

shown

Capacity label.

A.

WARNING

of

the following:

on

the

Cargo

vehicle must not

05-1

On

The

Towing a Vehicle

("Towed

v'1

Some states

chains when towing vehicles. Consult the proper
authorities

you will be traveling.

When you use your motor home
that you must stop the towed load with your motor
home's brakes. This
mountains where you may encounter shmp
and possibly
motor

home

Road

or

Load

or

Towed Unit")

NOTE I

and

provinces require brakes and safety

in

the states

iITegulm'

Chassis

or

provinces through which

is

critical on hills and in the

road surfaces. Check

Operator's/Owner's

Trailer

to

tow, remember

cW'ves

yoW'

Guide/Mamml for the maximum weight your

motor home can pull and stop on both level and
steep roads.

If

the Chassis Operator's/Owuer's

Guide/MamuII equipped with your motor home

does not provide specific information on towing

weight limits, it
towed vehicle
installed and operating supplemental brake control
system that operates in combination with the brakes
on your motor home. The supplemental brakes will
NOT

allow you

GCWR for your motor home.

is

strongly recommended that the

or

trailer

be

equipped with a properly

to

tow

more than the listed

[fyou

cannot stop,

you will crash.

You must not exceed the tire capacities

weight factors listed below

something behind

or

without a dolly.

yoW'

The

if

you expect to tow
motor home, either with
factors are:

or

the

o

Do

not

use a load eqlmlizing hitch

if

your
hitch head receiver is below 10,000 lbs.
capacity.
to the motor

o Do

as listed
Heavier tongue weights can change
vehicle's haadling
a vehicle to crash,

It

could cause structural damage

home

frame

not

exceed Maximum Tongue Weight

on

the carrying capacity label.

aad

and

components.

response, can cause
will restrict

your

your

coverage under the Ownercare Warranty.

o Consult with

your

dealer

or

towing equip­ment/trailer supplier to determine the
correct type
equipment
leveling the load

o Do

not

tow anything weighing more than the

GTW

listed

assembly

you

should

on

the Cargo Carrying Capacity

use

you

intend to pull.

for

and

towing

and

of

hitch

head

label. Heavier towed loads can exceed your

and

chassis' ability to pull

stop the load

cause a vehicle crash, damage the motor

struchtre

home

your coverage under the Fleetwood

sis

manufacwer's
trailer hitch will
ity

of

the motor home.

o Consult the Chassis Operafor's/Owuer's

Guitle/Manual,

Canadian provincial laws
limits

and

for

guidelines

or

drive train,

and

restrict

warranty. Chtmging the

not

increase the tow capac-

and

U.s. state

and

for

towing weight

for

installing sup-

or

chas-

plemental braking systems that operate with

motor home's brakes.

your

and

o

GCWR

o

GTW

o

MTW -Maximum

o

GAWR

The
listed on the Cargo Carrying Capacity label
posted inside the motor home.

o Tire Capacity

The
inflation pressure set at the load applied.

If

you expect

are additional guidelines that you must follow:

05-2

- Gross Combined Weight

- Gross Towed Weight

Tongue Weight

- Gross

ratings for the above factors are all

tire capacity

to

Axle

is

tow with

Weight

dependent upon the

yoW'

motor home, there

Rating

Rating

A.

Do

not

exceed the

the rated

GAWR,

cause

your motor home and void your warranties.

The

way

be

will
loaded.
tion to the GTW, handling and response will
change and
safely. Careful load planning and safe experi­mentation with different loading patterns in

load of any axle. Exceeding the

GTW or GCWR of your motor home can

handling problems, a vehicle crash, damage

yoW'

affected

If

the tongue weight is too light in rela-

WARNING

rated

load

of the motor home, or

GVWR,

motor home handles and responds

by

the way the towed unit is

yoW'

motor home wiIl operate less

On

The

Road

CARGO

PRODUCT:
FIN NO:

GVWR
minus
minus fresh water weight of
minus LP gas weight of
minus SCWR weight of

CCC for this motor
'Dealer

Consumer's should request such information from the dealer.

GCWR
FRONTGAWR
REAR GAWR (Includes capacity of tag axle if so equipped)
HITCH RATING MAX. TONGUE WEIGHT

. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): is the maximum permissible weight of this fully loaded motor home. The

GVWR is equal to
UVW (Unloaded Vehicle Weight): is the weight of this motor home as manufactured at the factory with full fuel,

engine oil, and coolants.

SCWR (Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating): is the manufacturer's designated number of sleeping positions
multiplied by 154 pounds

CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity): is equal to GVWR minus each of the following: UVW, full fresh (potable) water
weight (including the water heater), full LP gas weight and

_________

________

UVW

home'

installed equipment and towed vehicle tongue weight will reduce CCC.

or

greater than the sum of the Unloaded Vehicle Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.

_

___
___
___

gallons @ 4.2 Ib/gal
persons @ 154 Ib/person

(70 kilograms).

gallons @ 8.3 Ib/gal

CARRYING

YEAR:

___

MODEL:

CAPACITY

______

___

SCWR.

LBS.

SERIAL NO:

GTW

________

pounds

(kilograms)

_

GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): means the value specified by the motor home manufacturer as the
maximum allowable loaded weight of this motor home and any towed trailer or towed vehicle. Towing and braking
capacities may differ. Refer to Fleetwood and

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating): means the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle is designed to
carry.

GTW

(Gross Towed Weight): is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer or car this motor home with equipped

hitch has been designated to tow.
HITCH RATING: means the maximum weight capacity of the trailer hitch equipped with this vehicle. The GCWR of

the motor home must never be exceeded, even if the towed trailer or towed vehicle weight is less than the hitch

rating.

(MaXimum Tongue Weight): is the maximum permissible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the

MTW
towed vehicle coupler.

WARNtNG: The Heaviest Loaded Motor Home with All Passengers, Goods, Water, Driver
Must Not Exceed Any of the Following:

1. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

2.

The gross combination weight rating (GCWR).

Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles to provide a variety of uses for its customers. Each vehicle

features optimal seating, sleeping, storage and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper

combination of loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's capacities are not exceeded.

WARNING! CONSULT MOTOR HOME AND CHASSIS MANUFACTURER'S OWNER/OPERATOR

MANUAL(S) FOR SPECIFIC WEIGHING INSTRUCTIONS

INCLUDING AUXILIARY

GTW

BRAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY TOWED TRAILER OR TOWED VEHICLE.

chaSSis

cannot be increased by changing the trailer hitch.

manufacturer's manual(s) for complete information.

and Towed Vehicle

3.

The front/rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR's).

4.

The individual tire and wheel ratings.

AND TOWING GUIDELINES,

Example Cargo Carrying Capacity label

05-3

On

The

Road

what you are towing can avoid this risk and
make your driving and towing experience safer
and more enjoyable.

Cargo Carrying Capacity

and

Load

.1'1

Cargo Carrying Capacities (CCC)

home are specified
the motor home.
installed options.
jacks, awnings, roof
motor home leaves

items must be subtracted
senger and cargo carrying capacities.

The amount
your motor home
minus its UVW,
weight
Fleetwood, i.e., without dealer installed
accessories, water, LP gas, cargo or occupants.
When the motor home
number and size
liquid tank capacities and number
ing positions are determined for value and
convenience. If you fill all liquid tanks to capac­ity, fill all storage compartments and cupboards
to maximum volume and fill all available seating
positions with passengers, the motoi' home could
be overloaded.
the weight
store the items in your motor home, and weigh
your motor home after it

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
tributed between the axles or front-to-rear and
also between the wheels or side-to-side.
important
floor storage or low in the motor home.
make the motor home top heavy or much
heavy on one side, the motor home can be over­tumed and crash in a curve, tum or in an emer­gency steering maneuver. When the load

of

Distribution

NOTE 1

of

your motor

on

a label affixed

The

label includes all factory

If

other equipment such as leveling

pods,

etc., are installed after

the

factory

from

of

cargo weight you can place in

is

the motor home's GVWR

or

maximum capacity minus the

your motor home

of

storage compattments, the

(See

Loading

of

the items you store, where you

to

place heavier items in under-the-

as

is

being designed, the

is

fully loaded.

to

the

the

weight

the

total

assembled by

of

belted seat-

Tips).

Be aware

of

weight are dis-

of

inside

of

these

the

It

is

If

you

too

is

prop-

of

the

pas-

of

also

erly distributed, your motor home will handle

and respond safely, and you as the driver can be
more confident and will be more comfortable.

If

your motor home

to

be unsafe

drive, uncomfortable to drive,

both. Axle load

is

improperly loaded, it may

is

important and it

is

recom-

or

mended that you should load your motor home
so that the front axle

is

loaded to at least 80%

of

the front GA WR.

How

Motor

Refer to your local telephone directory

to Weigh Your Loaded

Home

to

find a
public weigh station. The following prqcedures
will help you detelmine whether your loaded

motor home (complete with cargo, fluids, passen-

is

gers, and driver)

within GAWR, GVWR, and
GCWR limits. When you an'ive at a weigh sta­tion, the attendant will guide you through the cor-

of

rect positioning

RV

Your

must be weighed fully loaded, that is,

the motor home on the scales.

with passengers, food, clothing, fuel, water, pro-

pane, supplies, etc. Any towed vehicle

(cat·/

pickup, boat or trailer) or item loaded on brackets

on the back

of

the

RV,

such as bikes or motor-

cycles, should also be included in the weighing.
The following steps

on

trated

1. Pull onto the scale so that only the front

the following pages:

axle is on the platform (with the end

at'e

suggested and are illus-

of

the
scale midway between the front and rear
axles), and record the scaled weight.

2. Pull forward until the full unit is on the
scale, and record the scaled weight.

3. Pull forward so that only the
the scale (again with the edge

reat· axle is on

of

the scale

midway between the front and rear axles),

and record the scaled weight.

If

the

RV

has a rear tag axle, pull forward

so that only the tag axle remains

on

the

scale, and record the scaled weight.

To

determine individual wheel position weights,

it

is

necessary to repeat the first three steps, but

05-4

On

The

Road

this time, use only one side

of

the scale, as

shown on the following pages.
To calculate the opposite side

of

the vehicle

wheel position weight, subtract this side's

weights from the weights recorded in steps 1, 2

and 3.

4 to obtain the

If

there

is

a towed vehicle, proceed to step

"towed vehicle only" weight.

4.

If

a boat, trailer or other vehicle is being
towed, it should be weighed and combined
with the towing vehicle's

GVW (Gross
Vehicle Weight) to ensure the total weight
does not exceed the GCWR (Gross

Combined Weight Rating).

.II NOTE I

Even though the weight
the axle's rating,
This causes one wheel
therefore, side-to-side weighing is required.

of

the total axle may be within

It may be overloaded on one side.

position

to

be overloaded.

Your

RV

must remain

scale (even

th,ough

on the scale). Obviously,

as

level

an axle

as

possible on the

or

side

is

not physically

to

obtain the side-to-side
weights, there must be enough space on either side
of

the scale to accommodate the

tially off the scale.

You

may desire to use wheel

RV

being par-

ramps to get the required side-to-side leveling.

If

there

is

a difference in the weights on one

side

of

the vehicle as compared to weights on
the other side, components (tires, wheels,
brakes, springs, etc.) on the heavier side could
be overloaded, even though the total axle load is

is

within the GAWR. It

important to redistribute
the load to avoid component failure, as well as
to improve the handling characteristics

of

the
vehicle. With these actual weights, it is now
possible

to compare them against the GA WR,
GVWR, and tire capacities. These actual
weights are also what should

be

used to help

determine the proper air pressure for the tires.

Scale Weight

From

eee

Scale Weight

From

eee

Label ==:--

STEP I

=---cc-==

(Step 1 =

Label

==~

GAWR

STEP 3

=-c=--=-::-:-c-

(Step 3 =

GAWR

WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME

To Obtain Individual Axle and Gross Weights:

II

Scale

Weig

eee

eee

ht

Label

Label

GAW)

__

GAW)

__

Ibs.
Ibs.

Ibs

Ibs.

From

.

Scale Weight

From

STEP 2

=_=-=c:-;,-Ibs.

(Step 2 = GVW)

===-

GVWR

STEP 4

=-:-;;-

(Step

Vehicle Weight
(GeWR-GVW)

__

__

4)

Ibs.

Ibs.

Ibs.

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On

The

1

Road

::

STEP

I

WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME

To Obtain Individual Wheel

IS

31

Positions

Weights:

STEP3S

I:

I

1---

1-----

]I

One Side One Side

Weight Ibs.

Scale

Calculate Other Ibs.
Side

Weight (Step 1 - 1S) Side Weight (Step 3 - 3S)

Tire Load (Ibs.) Ibs. Tire Load (Ibs.)

Inflation

'NOTE:

proper inflation pressures recommended for single
each axle set

Dangers

Do not overload your
problems with tires, wheels, and springs, there
can be problems
ure, wheel bearing failure, etc. Moreover, an
overloaded
handle, and can lead to driver fatigue.
component should fail, it could result in vehicle
damage and/or loss
tion to the above dangers, there are some states
that require certain motor homes and
utilize the Highway
check for overloaded axle weights. Citations can
be issued to violators.

Since you may load your motor home differ­ently for different trips, loading and weight pat­terns will change.
motor home and log the weights in this chapter.
Refer to your log
future trips.

of

Overloading

of

brake failure, drivetrain fail-

RV

uses more fuel, is harder to

of

Periodically reweigh your

as

(Step 1S)

(See

Note')

(See Note')

Refer to the tire load charts published

to

the tire with the higher

RV.

In addition to possible

vehicle control. In addi-

Patrol's weight scales to

you prepare to load for

psi.

If

RVs

of

any

to

Scale

Calculate Other Ibs.

Inflation psi.

by

the tire manufacturer to determine the

and

dual axles equipped. Always inflate

the side-to-side loads.

Loading Tips

• Do

• Make a loading diagram

• Secure

• Fresh water

• Store emergency items

not

loaded motor home,

properly

diagram,
motor home
where
help speed the loading process.

move during travel. Generally, load heav­ier items lower.

eight

pounds
much
balance the
empty the holding tanks before traveling.

sible location.

fire extinguisher, tools,first

gear,jlashlight, highway warning devices,
an electric cord with light,
gloves.

Weight Ibs.

load heavy items

loaded motor home_ The loading

specific items are stored,

and

water as needed

(Step 3S)

Ibs.

(See Note')

(See Note')

on

the bumpers.

of

your

aad

then weigh the

your

loading log

weight will help

brace itel/ls so they won't

and

waste water Weigh over

per

gallon_ Carry only as

load,

and

As

a I/linimum inclnde a

aad

the loaded

you

for

travel use or to

whenever practical,

in

a readily acces-

aid

and

sturdy

properly

locate

and

kit, rain

will

05-6

A

Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not
originally equipped by the manufacturer to carry addi­tional equipment, vehicles or cargo will reduce your
warranty coverage and may cause
property damage.

CAUTION

personal injury or

A WARNING

Do

not store

flammable liquids inside your motor home.

other

TIRES

or

carry

LP

gas containers, gasoline, or

On

The

in your Owners' Information Package for

information
information is provided please contact your
local tire manufacturer's location for advice.

The maximum cold inflation pressures are stated
on the tire sidewall. The recommended maxi-

mum tire inflation pressure for this coach is
shown on the Federal Certification Tag located
on

the sidewall near the driver's seat. To maxi­mize tire performance, consult with the tire
manufacturer's guidelines or

Operator's/Owner's Guide/Mannal

mended tire inflation pressure.

on

maintenance and tire care.

Chassis

Road

If

no

for recom-

Your motor home is equipped with wheels and

tires selected to match the capacity specifica-

of

tions

manufacturer.
with proper tire and chassis maintenance, you
should receive thousands
free service.

Some motor homes accumulate relatively few

miles and therefore the tire age from the date

manufacture, not mileage, may become the main

tire life determining factor. Motor home tires

normally have a life

mileage. However, Fleetwood recommends peri­odic tire inspection by a reputable tire dealer

.II

When
in

parking each tire on

mately

the chassis as designed by the chassis

Under normal circumstances and

of

miles

of

of

5-7 years, depending on

NOTE. I

parking your motor home for an extended

storage

or

camping, you can extend tire life by

a piece

12 inches square.

of

plywood approxi-

trouble-

of

time,

.II

The tire pressures on your motor home were
adjusted
on

These pressures are specified
weight and should be reset
your motor home.

For maximum periormance, tire manufacturers pro­vide tire inflation pressure charts
the tire pressures

For additional tire pressure information, consult
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.

NOTE

at

the

factory

the Federal certification

to

the

to

loads

I

the

tire

pressures specified

tag.

at

full gross vehicle

to

match the weight

50

on

your motor

you can match

home.

the

A WARNING

For safety and maximum tire life, check and adjust tire
pressure (including the spare, if equipped) at the

beginning of each trip and daily during the trip.

special attention to inside rear duals. Always check

pressure when tires are

of warm tires. Follow the tire pressure instructions
the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual or
the tire manufacturer's tire pressure chart.

cold, and do not bleed air out

Pay

of

in

regardless

of

tread depth.

Tire Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds
must be proper, proper inflation pressure must be
maintained, and tread. depth and
monitored.
also contribute to overall motor home stability and
safety. Refer

Properly inflated and maintained tires

to

the tire section in your Chassis

Operafor's/Owner's Guide/Mannal

manufacturer's information that may be provided

wem'

or any tire

must be

v'1

Fleetwood recommends using a high quality tire pres­sure gauge for accurate, repeatable pressure

.II

Check the wheel lug nut tightness periodically. They

could work loose during driving. Check the Chassis

Operator's/Owner's GuldelManual for correct lug nut
torque and torquing procedure, and schedule.

NOTE

NOTE

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readings.

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