TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARRANTY
Living With Your Motor Home .............................
19
NOTICES
AND
WARNINGS
Hydraulic Leveling System .................................. 19
Power Entry
Steps ............................................... 19
Introduction ............................................................ 1
Entry Doors and
Screens .................................... 19
Warranties ............................................................. 1
Windows ..............................................................
19
Warranty Service ............................................... , ... 2
Reporting
Safety Defects ...................................... 2
Emergency Exit Window .................................. 19
Side Slider Windows ........................................
20
Owner's Information Package ............................... 2
Sun Visors ...........................................................
20
Chassis And Vehicle Identification ......................... 3
Window
Shades ..................................................
20
Southwind
Body
Configurations ............................ 3
Conolam®
Sidewalls ............................................. 3
Storage ...............................................................
20
Exterior Compartments ....................................
20
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
........... 9
How
To
Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
With A Trailer
or
Other Towed
Load
................ 9
Loading Tips .................................................... 10
Tires ................................................................. 10
Tire Inflation ..................................................... 10
Interior Storage ................................................
21
Interior and Furnishings ......................................
21
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers ...........
21
Interior Lighting - 12 Volt ................................
21
Interior Lighting - 120 Volt ..............................
21
Overhead Vents ...............................................
21
Folding Chairs .................................................. 22
Monitor Panel ......................................................
22
Effects
of
Long-Term Occupancy .....................
22
Ventilation
And
Controlling Condensation ........
22
Fire Safety ...........................................................
23
Fire Safety Precautions ....................................
23
Smoke Detector ...............................................
24
Tire Replacement .............................................
11
If
You
Get a Flat Tire .........................................
11
Changing a Flat Tire .........................................
11
Towing a Vehicle ..................................................
12
Seats and Seat Belts ...........................................
12
Plumbing
Systems
...............................................
27
Fresh Water System ............................................
27
City Water Connection .....................................
27
Filling The Water
Tank
......................................
27
Water Pump ..................................................... 28
Combination Lap
and
Shoulder Belts ...............
13
Water Filter ...................................................... 28
Safety Belt Maintenance ..................................
13
Safety Restraints for Children ..........................
13
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System ........ 28
Leaks ...............................................................
28
Safety Belts for Children ..................................
13
Safety Seats for Children .................................
13
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System .................
29
Exterior Shower ...............................................
29
Driving, Parking, and Mirrors ...............................
14
Rear
View Video Monitor .................................. 14
Body
Undercoating .......................................... 15
Water Filter System .......................................... 29
Waste
Water
System ...........................................
29
Toilet ................................................................
29
Fuel
and
Fuel Systems .................................... 15
Fuel
Fill ............................................................ 15
Fuel Types
And
Vapor Lock .............................. 15
General Chassis Topics ....................................... 15
Draining The Holding Tanks .............................
29
Holding Tank Care ............................................
31
Electrical
Systems
................................................
33
Variable Speed Engine Fan ..............................
15
Engine Temperature Gauges ...........................
16
Exhaust System Heat ......................................
16
Chassis Electrical System ................................... 33
Chassis Bulbs
And
Fuses ................................ 33
12-Volt Coach System ......................................... 33
ElectroniC Transmission Control ..........................
16
Battery Disconnect ........................................... 33
Carbon Monoxide
Safety Precautions .................
16
Battery Inspection
And
Care ............................
33
Carbon Monoxide Detector .................................
17
Battery Charging .............................................. 34
Emergency Towing ..............................................
17
Selecting A Replacement Battery .................... 34