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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
material
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 total miles of usa 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 perlormed
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
10
resolve the matter. The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer
or
manufacturing plant location for warranty
service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By
agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to
perlorm
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 it is covered by this warranty, the owner should
call the loll·free number listed 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
BATIERIES,
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;
8. FAILURE
TO
COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN
THE
OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION
OFTHE
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 MANUFACTURERIS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FORANYUNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATIONORWARRANTYMADE
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) 822·8216
Fleetwood
Parts & Service
P,O. Box 1007 Decatur, IN 46733
(800) 822·B216
Model;
__________
_
Serial No,
_____
_
Fleetwood
Parts & Service
P.O. Box 106
Paxinos,
PA
17860
(800) 822·8216
CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS;
Motor
Home
Division
Fleetwood Enterprises,
Inc.
P.O. Box 7638 Riverside,
CA
92513·7638
(800) 822·8216
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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.
Foryour
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-FORMAL­DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN LOW CONCENTRATIONS.
FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE
PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific
Corporation
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES
OF FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS 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.
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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.
Overfilling
the
LP
gas
container
can
result
in
uncontrolled
gas
flow
which
can
cause
fire
or
explosion. A properly
filled
container
will
contain
approximately
80
percent
of
its
volume
as
liquid
LP
gas.
The
following
label
has
been
placed
in
the
vehicle
near
the
range:
IF YOU
SMELL
GAS:
1.
Extinguish
any
open
flames,
pilot
lights
and
all
smoking
materials.
2.
Do
not
touch
electrical
switches.
3.
Shut
off
the
gas
supply
at
the
tank
valve(s)
or
gas
supply
connection.
4.
Open
doors
and
other
ventilating
openings.
5.
Leave
the
area
until
odor
clears.
6.
Have
the
gas
system
checked
and
leakage
source
corrected
before
using
again.
LP
gas
regulators
must
always
be
installed
with
the
diaphragm
vent
facing
downward.
Regulators
that
are
not
in
compartments
have
been
equipped
with a protective
cover.
Make
sure
that
regulator
vent faces
downward
and
the
cover
is
kept
in
place
to
minimize
vent
blockage
which
could
result
in
excessive
gas
pressure
causing
fire
or
explosion.
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
120-Volt System .................................................. 34
Miscellaneous Appliances ................................... 47
Power Converter .............................................. 34 Washer/Dryer Drain Screen ............................. 47
Ground Fault Interrupter ................................... 34
Electronic Climate Control System ...................... 35
Solar Panel .......................................................... 35
Coach Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 35
Generator ............................................................ 35
Maintenance
.......................................................... 49
Exterior ................................................................ 49
Stains ...............................................................
49
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ....................... 49
Generator Fuel Supply .....................................
36
Generator Operation ........................................ 36
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ......... 36
Electrical System Wiring ..................................... 37
Rubber Roof
System ........................................... 50
Cleaning ........................................................... 50
Care ................................................................. 50
Sealant Renewal .............................................. 50
Door, Window,
Roof
Component
LP Gas
System
..................................................... 39
And
Molding Resealing ................................. 50
LP
Gas Safety Precautions ................................. 39 Interior ................................................................. 50
System
Components ........................................... 40 Fabrics ............................................................. 50
Hoses ............................................................... 40
Cutting Block ....................................................
51
LP
Gas Regulator ............................................ 40
Counter
Tops ....................................................
51
Using LP Gas System
Walls
And
Ceiling Panels .................................
51
At Low Temperatures ....................................... 40
Bathtub
And
Plastic Shower Stall .....................
51
Filling LP Gas Tanks ............................................
41
Floors
And
Carpeting .......................................
51
LP
Gas System Leak Checks ............................. .41
Engine Access .................................................
51
LP
Leak Detector ................................................ 42
Conolam® Sidewalls ...........................................
51
Lighting LP Gas Appliances ................................ 42
Lamps and
Bulbs ................................................ 52
Appliances
............................................................ 45
Water Heater ....................................................... 45
Refrigerator ......................................................... 45
Three Way Automatic Refrigerator ................... 45
Acrylic Refrigerator
Door
Panels ...................... 45
Interior - 12-volt ............................................. 52
Interior - 120-volt ........................................... 52
Exterior ............................................................ 52
Exterior
Sealant Recommendations .................... 52
Maintenance
Checklist ........................................ 52
Furnace ............................................................... 45
Motor
Home
Storage
............................................ 55
Range ................................................................. 46
Storage Checklists .............................................. 55
Range Exhaust Hood .......................................... 46
Short-
Term
Storage ......................................... 55
Air Conditioner .................................................... 46
Long-Term Storage .......................................... 55
Entertainment Equipment .................................... 46
Winterization ....................................................... 56
120-volt VCR .................................................... 46 Water System Winterizing ................................ 56
120/12-volt Television .......................................
46
Reactivating the Motor Home After
Storage ........ 57
Video Switcher ................................................. 47
TV Antenna ......................................................... 47
Maintenance
Chart
...............................................
61
TV and Radio Interference .................................. 47
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 builtforCanada), 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-
tant areas 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.
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.
1
INTRODUCTION
"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 war-
ranty protection. Before considering this motor home for long term occupancy, consult the relevant sections in this manual.
I!
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 compre-
hensive warranty programs
in
the
RV
industry. Please
refer to the warranty
in
the front of this 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 beUer
able to get you on the road again. I! you
have
any questions about the warranty or what
it
does or does
not
cover,
please contact your dealer.
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.
I!
you do not
have
operating instructions for a particular appliance, con­tact your dealer.
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2
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 subsidi­ary location.
If your motor home ever needs warranty
service, present this card to the dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before shipment.
Your dealer is responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and
all
motor home components as specified
in
the predelivery checklists supplied by the motor home and chassis manufacturers.
You
should
receive a
copy
of
these
completed
checklists
from
your
dealer
when
your
motor
home
is
delivered
to
you.
As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the dealer is responsible for
road
testing the motor home, noting and correcting any steering problems before deliv­ery.
FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES WILL NOT
BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGNMENT
AFTER
THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
IS
DONE.
You
should return your motor home to the selling dealer
for warranty
service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized Fleetwood motor home dealer. The
service department at any of the locations
listed at the back of this manual can help you find a dealer
in
your area.
If,
for some reason, a problem is not handled to your
satisfaction:
1.
Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the manager and/or owner of the dealer­ship,
giving them an opportunity to help the
service department resolve the 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:
(800) 322-8216
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 order a recall and remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved
in
individual problems between you, your dealer
or
Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary. To
contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123
in Washington, D.C.)
or
write to:
NHTSA
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation
Washington,
DC 20590.
You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
This package contains important documents about your motor home and its equipment and systems. This Owner's Manual is
in
the package. Since this manual
does not cover every possible detail of equipment and options
installed on or in your motor home, there are
booklets and instructional material in the package that will help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items. Be sure you read
all this information and
understand the safety and operating instructions
in­cluded in the package. Additionally, you must follow all maintenance instructions to insure full warranty cover­age. If you ever decide to sell or trade 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-
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.
SOUTHWIND BODY CONFIGURATIONS
The Southwind motor home is produced in three differ-
ent configurations:
Standard - The body width is approximately 96 inches.
Wide Body
- The body width is approxi-
mately 102 inches. Widebody Diesel
- The body width is ap­proximately 102 inches. The engine is located in the rear in a "pusher" configuration.
Some item or features described in ihis manual may not apply to
all body configurations.
Some states
or
provinces may restrict the travel of vehicles over 96 inches wide. Contact your travel club or the motor vehicle department of the states or
prov-
inces through which you will be traveling for further
information.
Wide body motor homes exceed ten feet wide including the exterior mirrors. Keep this in mind when driving. Use caution when maneuvering these vehicles in traffic.
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CONOLAM® SIDEWALLS
The sidewalls ofthis motor home are built with Conolam®. Conolam®
is a very dense fiber and polymer material
that is strong, light weight and
water-resist(lnt. It's high
strength permits a thinner
wall cross section while providing strength superior to most wood products. See the
"MAINTENANCE" chapter of this Owner's Manual
for more information.
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MANUFACTURED
BY:
DATE
OF
MFR:
INCOMPLETE
VEHICLE
MFD.
BY:
DATE
OF
INC.
VEH.
MFR:
GROSS
VEHICLE
WEIGHT
RATE:
GAWR
FRONT
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
SINGLE
GAWR
INTERMEDIATE
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
SINGLE
GAWR
FRONT
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES
AT:
PSI
COLD
SINGLE
This
vehicle
conforms
to
aU
applicable
Federal
Motor
Vehicle
Safety
Standards
in
eifect
in:
VEH.
IDE
NT.
NO.:
TYPE
VEHICLE:
MULTI·PURPOSE
PASSENGER
VEHICLE
The
tires
on
this
unit
may
be
different
from
those
shown
above,
Check
tire
sidewalls
for
maximum
inflation
pressures.
Replacement
tires
must
be
rated
not
less
than
the
axle capacity (GAWR).
Located 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.
- F.I.N. MFD.
ID.
NO.
MODEL
DATE
OF
MFR.
MO:
YR:
Located on the left
of
the main entry door
or
on exterior left front side
of
the motor home.
-
F.L
N.
(Fleetwood Identification No.)
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CHEVROLET CHASSIS
FORD CHASSIS
OSHKOSH CHASSIS
1.
Heater/Air
Conditioning
Outlet
2.
Instrument Cluster
Consult chassis operator's manual for details
on
instruments.
3.
Radio/Cassette Player
4.
Cab Heater/Air
Conditioner
Controls These controls operate the heating and air conditioning systems for the driver/cockpit area only.
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 airis 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 healing, or if outside air is unusually dusty or odorous.
Air
Flow Control Buttons - Selects oullet 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.
B/l
- Bi-Ievel. Air is delivered from both the dash and floor outlets.
1.
Heater/Air Conditioning Outiet
2.
Instrument
Cluster
Consult chassis operator's manual for details
on
instruments.
3.
Radio/Cassette Player
4. Cab Heater/Air
Conditioner
Controls These controls operate the heating and air conditioning systems for the driver/cockpit area only.
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.
1.
Heater/Air Conditioning Outlet
2.
Instrument
Cluster
Consult chassis operator's manual for details
on
instruments.
3.
Radio/Cassette Player
4.
Cab Heater/Air
Conditioner
Controls These controls operate the heating and air conditioning systems for the driver/cockpit area only.
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 oullet 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.
B/l
" BHeve!. Air is delivered from both the dash and floor outlets.
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FLOOR - Air is delivered from floor oullets, 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 regardless of the button position.
5.
Heater/Air
Conditioning
Outlet
6.
Generator Start Switch
7.
leveling
Jacks
Controls
8.
Cigarette
Lighter
9.
Side
Mirror
Adjuster
10.
"Jacks
Down"
light
11. Headlight Switch
12. "Check Engine"
Light
13.
Auxiliary
Start Switch
14. Hood
light
Switch
15.
Utility
light
Switch
16. Generator Hour Meter
17. Fog
Light
Switch (Optional, selected models)
B/l
- SI-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 oullets. 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 regardless
of the button position.
5.
Heater/Air
Conditioning
Outlet
6.
Generator Start Switch
7.
leveling
Jacks
Controls
8.
Cigarette
Lighter
9.
Side
Mirror
Adjuster
11. Headlight Switch
12. Bubble
level
(levelers)
13.
Auxlliary
Start Switch
14. Hood
Light
Switch
15.
Utllity
Light
Switch
16. Generator
Hour
Meter
17. Fog
Light
Switch (Optional, selected models)
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 regardless of the button position.
5.
Heater/Air
Conditioning
Outlet
6.
Generator Start Switch
7.
Diesel Preheat
8.
Cigarette
Lighter
9.
leveling
Jacks
Controls
10. Side
Mirror
Adjuster
11. Headlight Switch
12. Bubble
level
(levelers)
13.
Auxiliary
Start Switch
14. Hood
Light
Switch
15.
Utility
Light
Switch
16. Generator
Hour
Meter
17. Fog
light
Switch
18. ShiHer
19.
Air
Pressure Gauge
20.
low
Air
Warning Indicator
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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
itself, all occupants
and their
belongings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and
anything
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 abbre­viations
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 certifica-
tion 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
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ONTHE
ROAD
the GCWR will cause damage to your motor
home drivetrain or chassis,
unstable driving
and
handling characteristics, and will reduce
your warranty protection.
GTW
(Gross
Towed Weight): This is the maxi-
mum
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-GrossAxle
Weight Rating-Rear
axles or axles (if equipped with tag axles)
The ratings for these factors are all listed on the ward­robe door tag.
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If 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.
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.
MOTOR HOME READINGS (from tags)
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 conve­nience.lf 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
motor home
will be overloaded. The number of passen-
gers 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.
SCALE READINGS
GVWR MOTOR HOME
Reading 2
____
_
Front GAWR
FRONT AXLE
Reading 1
____
_
Rear GAWR REAR AXLE
Reading 3
____
_ Hitch Rating TOWED VEHICLE GCWR COMBINED VEHICLES
Reading 4
-,-
___
_
Add 2 and 4
___
_
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.
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
atthe
back
ofthis
manual to aid
in comparing weights.
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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 is the Gross Combined Weight (Reading 3).
4.
Subtract Reading 1 from Reading 2. This is the rear Gross
Axle Weight.
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 charac­teristics
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
ofthis
manual. Refer to your log as
you prepare to
load for future trips.
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Loading Tips
o Do not load heavy items in upper cabinets.
o Secure and brace items so they wont move
during travel, thereby shifting the
load.
o Do not load heavy items near either end of the
motor home
or
on the bumpers.
o Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
wheel loads as equal as possible.
o Fresh water and waste water weigh over
pounds per
gallon. Carry only as much water
as neededfortravel use
orto
balance the load, and whenever possible, empty the holding tanks before
traveling.
WARNING
MODIFICATION OFYOURVEHICLE BY ADDI­TION
OF
RACKS
NOT
ORIGINALLY
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO CARRY ADDI­TIONAL
EQUIPMENT, VEHICLES OR CARGO
WILL
REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY COVER-
AGE AND
MAY
CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY
OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Hitch Electrical Connector
(Looking Into connector on motor home)
3
Terminal Wire
Circuit
No.
Color Connection
1
White
Ground
2
Yellow
Left
tu
rn/Stop
3
Green Right turn/Stop
4
Brown Tail/Clearance
o 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.
o 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 CON­TAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAM­MABLE
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 pres· sure 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 near the 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 periodi· cally. 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 FlatTlre
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 ANDIOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE
DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. DO NOT
AT-
TEMPT
TO
CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.
WARNING
TRUCK
WHEELS
AND
TIRES
ARE
EX­TREMELY HEAVY AND MAY WEIGH 100 POUNDS OR MORE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE
THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS
YOU
ARE CAPABLE
OF
HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.
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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.
To
lower the tire and wheel assembly:
Remove safety link located under the spare
tire
(See diagram).
Insert the crank handle into the crank recep­tacle located in the rear right side storage compartment behind a
removable plastic plug (the crank handle is also located in this com­partment).
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
Spare Tire Safety Link Installation
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