Fleetwood Tioga 1996 Owner's Manual
BY
FLEElWCXJD®
1996
FOR
LIMITED ONE-YEARITHREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
MOTOR
HOMES
MANUFACTURED
SOLD
IN
THE
BY
SUBSIDIARIES
UNITED
STATES
OF
FLEETWOOD
AND
CANADA
ENTERPRISES,
INC.
COVERAGE
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, healing and electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed
is warranted under normal use to be free from manufacturing defects
The warranty extends to the first
placed into service as a rental, commercial
Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer
~
OWNER'S
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described
exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner
replacement of a defective part under this warra,nty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered
sufficient information to resolve Ihe mailer. The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing plant location for warranty service.
DEALER'S
By
agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed pre delivery inspection
and to repair
WHEN
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered
plant
MANUFACTURING
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects
PROVIDED
by
in
material or workmanship.
retail purchaser and his transferee(s) and begins on the date of original retail delivery or the dale the motor home is first
1.
For all defects (other than struclLfral) the warranty extends for a period of one year from such dale or unlil Ihe unit has received 15,000 lolal miles
of use as determined
2.
For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited to the following: roof structure, sub·f1oor structure, exterior walls, interior walls and ceilings.
by
the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).
or
demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends
or
manufacturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration of the warranty period.
for
the following periods:
the manufacturer,
OBLIGATIONS
in
TV
the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to the interior
antenna control, etc.) will be performed
by
this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving him
as
normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair
by
the dealer during the first 90 days of warranty
OBLIGATIONS
or
replace any parts necessary to correct defects
THE
DEALER
at
the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve
DOES NOT
PLANT
in
material or workmanship or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
RESOLVE
OBLIGATIONS
THE
in
material
or
PROBLEM
workmanship.
by
the warranty, he should contact the manufacturing
it.
or
or
WHEN
WHAT
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
THE MANUFACTURER
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS
Brand Name:
FOR
THE
MANUFACTURING
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner
owner should call the toll-free number listed below to describe Ihe problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
IS
NOT
COVERED
THIS WARRANTY DOES
1.
THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASStS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND
SEPARATE WARRANTIES
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 OF THE MOTOR HOME;
D.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)
3.
NORMAL
4.
NORMAL
5.
MOTOR
HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.
6.
TRANSPORTATION
LOSS, LOSS OF
HOTEL
BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SOME
STATES DO NOT
!-IMITATION OR EXCLUSION
NOT
DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH
TO
USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTV MADE BV ANY DEALER
WARRANTY.
------------------------
CUSTOMER
Fleetwood Parts & Service
P.O. Box 5700
Riverside,
(800)
SERVICE
CA
322-8216
ASSISTANCE:
92507
PLANT
BY
THE
COVER:
OF
THE
AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
ALLOW
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
LEGAL
Fleetwood Parts
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
(800) 322·8216
DOES NOT
EXPRESS
RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
& Service
RESOLVE
WARRANTY
AS
LIGHT
Model:
Fleetwood Parts
THE
PROBLEM
BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.
___________
& Service
P.O. Box 106
Paxinos, PA
(800)
17860
322-8216
is
convinced that it
BAITERIES,
OR
DRAPES, CARPET WEAR, ETC.
CORPORATE
is
covered by the warranty, the
WHICH ARE COVERED BY
OR
OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE
_
Serial No.
______
HEADQUARTERS:
Motor Home DiviSion
Fleetwood Enterprises,
Box 7638
P.O.
Riverside,
(800) 322·8216
CA
92513·7638
THE
_
Inc.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used in
the production of particle board, hardwood
supply us and which we utilize in our finished product. These suppliers have
requested that we communicate this to our customers.
plywood or paneling which they
For your information, we are reproducing
been provided to us by our
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-
ALDEHYDE
RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE,
suppliers.
NOSE:
samples of statements which have
MAY
IN
SOME PEOPLE
AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATION OF ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROElLEMS, SUCH
AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD
REDUCE THE RISK
OF
SUCH PROElLEMS.
Champion
WARNING: IRRITANT' THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE
LOW CONCENTRATIONS.
International
Corporation
RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN
FORMALDEHYDE CAN
ElE
IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIElLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia~PaGifjc
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE
Corporation
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
Weyerhaeuser
REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Company
Ventilation is important
direct your attention to the discussion of
Owner's Manual.
in
maintaining a comfortable environment and we
ventilation contained in your
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 ESPECIALL
YIMPORTANT
THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT
BE
USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION
IS
GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL
NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE MAY
CAUSE FIRES
OR
ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
DO
NOT
BRING OR STORE
LP
GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
Awarning
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
Entry
Doors
and
Screens
....................................
13
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
Windows
.............................................................
13
Introduction ............................................................. 1
Emergency Exit Window .................................
13
Side Slider Windows .......................................
13
Warranties
............................................................. 1
Sun
Visors
...........................................................
13
Reporting
Safety
Defects
...................................... 2
Mini-Blinds
..........................................................
13
Owner's
Information
Package
............................... 2
Chassis
and
Vehicle Identification ......................... 3
Storage
...............................................................
13
Exterior Compartments ...................................
13
On the Road ............................................................. 5 Interior Storage ...............................................
14
Motor
Home
Loading
............................................. 5
Interior
and
Furnishings
............... ~ ......................
14
Responsibility for Proper Loading ..................... 5 Dinette Conversion .........................................
14
A Few Definitions First ...................................... 5 Sofa/Lounge Conversion .................................
14
Towing a Vehicle
or
Trailer ..................................... 5 Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers .........
14
Carrying Capacity
and
Load Distribution
...
...... 6
Interior Lighting .............................................. ,
14
How
to
Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home Overhead Vents ..............................................
14
Without a Trailer
or
Other Towed
Load
............. 6
Monitor
Panel ......................................................
15
How
to
Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
With
a Trailer
or
Other Towed
Load
.................. 7
Loading Tips ..................................................... 8
Tires
...................................................................... 8
Tire Inflation ...................................................... 8
Effects
of
Long
Term
Occupancy
........................
15
Ventilation
and
Controlling Condensation ......
16
Fire
Safety
...........................................................
16
Fire Safety Precautions ...................................
16
Smoke Detector .............................................. 17
Tire Replacement ............................................. 8
If
You
Get
a Flat Tire ......................................... 8
Spare Tire Carrier ............................................. 9
Changing a Flat Tire ......................................... 9
Seats
and
Seat
Belts ............................................. 9
Plumbing Systems ................................................
19
Fresh
Water
System
............................................
19
City Water Connection ....................................
19
The Water Pump .............................................
20
Driver/Passenger Seats .................................... 9
Seat Belts ......................................................... 9
Water Filter .....................................................
20
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System ...... 20
Child Restraint .................................................. 9
Leaks ..............................................................
20
Driving
and
Parking .............................................
10
Fuel
and
Fuel
Systems
.......................................
10
Fuel Fill ...........................................................
10
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ................
20
Exterior Shower ..............................................
21
Waste
Water
System
...........................................
21
Fuel Types
and
Vapor Lock .............................
11
General
Chassis
Topics .......................................
11
Variable Speed Engine
Fan ............................
11
Toilet ...............................................................
21
Draining the Holding Tanks .............................
21
Holding Tank Care
...
.......................................
22
Exhaust System Heat .....................................
11
Electrical Systems .................................................
23
Carbon
Monoxide
Chassis
Electrical
System
...................................
23
Safety
Precautions
..............................................
11
Chassis Bulbs
and
Fuses ...............................
23
Carbon Monoxide Detector .............................
12
12-Volt
Coach
System
.........................................
23
Emergency
Towing ..............................................
12
Auxiliary Start System .....................................
23
Attaching
Accessories
to
Battery Inspection
and
Care ...........................
23
Your
Motor
Home
................................................ 12
Engine
Temperature
Gauges
.............................. 12
Battery Charging .............................................
24
Selecting a Replacement Battery ...................
24
Living with Your Motor Home ...............................
13
120-
Volt
System
..................................................
24
Manual
Entry
Steps
.............................................
13
Power Converter
...
..........................................
24
Entry
Assist
Handle
.............................................
13
Ground Fault Interrupter .................................
24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Coach Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 25 TV and Radio Interference .................................. 32
Generator .........................................................
Generator Fuel Supply .................................... 25
Generator Operation ....................................... 25
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ....... 25
Electrical System Wiring ..................................
LP Gas
Appliances .............................................................
System ...................................................... 27 Rubber Roof System ........................................... 35
LP
Gas Safety Precautions ................................. 27
System Components ........................................... 28
Hoses .............................................................
LP
Gas Regulator ................. : ......................... 28
Using
Low Temperatures ............................................... 28
Filling
LP
Water Heater .......................................................
LP
Gas System at
LP
Gas Tanks ............................................ 29 Fabrics ..............
Gas System Leak Checks ............................. 29 Laminate
LP
Leak Detector ................................................ 30
Lighting
Refrigerator .........................................................
Furnace ...............................................................
Range .................................................................
Range Exhaust Hood .......................................
Air Conditioner .................................................... 32 Winterization .......................................................
Entertainment Equipment " ................................. 32 Water System Winterizing ............................... 40
LP
Gas Appliances ................................ 30 Bathtub
Refrigerator Door Panels ................................
120-Volt
120/12-Volt Television .....................................
TV Antenna ..................................................... 32
TVand
VCR ......................................
'"
25
'"
26
28 Sealant Renewal ............................................. 36
31
31
31
31
31
31
'"
32 Long-
32
32
Miscellaneous Appliances ....................... , ........... 33
Maintenance ........................................................... 35
Exterior ............................................................... 35
Stains ...................... , ....................................... 35
and
Windows, Doors, Vents
Cleaning ......................................................... 35
Care ................................................................ 36
Door, Window,
and
Molding Resealing ................................... 36
Interior ................................................................. 36
Walls
and
Floors
Engine Access ................................................ 37
Maintenance Checklist ........................................ 37
Motor Home Storage ............................................. 39
Storage Checklists .............................................. 39
Short-Term Storage ........................................ 39
Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage .......................................................
Maintenance Chart ................................................
and
Term
Roof
Component
~
.............................................. 36
Top
Care .......................................... 37
Ceiling Panels ................................ 37
and
Plastic Shower Stall .................... 37
Carpeting ...................................... 37
Storage ......................................... 39
Locks ................. 35
40
41
43
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 vacationing. Your motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the
American National Standards Institute A 119.2,
CSA
Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These stan-
dards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and
other requirements for performance and safety. Com-
pliance 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
orderto deliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer
will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions; however, supplement this by reading
all instructional mate-
rial furnished with the motor home
in
the
Owner's
Information
Package
and
Chassis
Operator's
Manual. This information outlines important areas of
maintenance and provides a maintenance schedule for
you to follow for safe, trouble free service from your
motor home.
Study these instructions carefully 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.
Th'e
instructions included
inthis
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:
1
INTRODUCTION
"WARNING" means that there is the possibility of personal injury to yourself and others.
"CAUTION" means that there
is
the possibility
of damage to the vehicle.
"NOTE"
indicates points of particular interest
for more efficient and convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements while
you read this manual.
NOTE: This
product
is
designed
for recreational
use
and
short
term
occupancy
only
It is
not
designed
or
intended to
be
used
as
permanent
housing. Use
of
this
product
for long term
or
permanent
occupancy
may
lead
to premature
deterioration
of
interior finishes, fabrics, carpet-
ing, drapes, appliances
and
fixtures.
Damage
or
deterioration due to long term
occupancy
is
not
be
considered normal,
and
will
under
the
terms
of
the warranty constitute misuse, abuse,
or
neglect, thereby reducing
your
warranty
pro-
tection. Before considering this
motor
home
for
long
term
occupancy, consult the relevant sec-
tions in this manual.
If
you
have any questions regarding operation, mainte-
nance, or service, please contact
yoUr
dealer immedi-
ately 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 better able to get you
on
the road
again.
If you have any questions about the warranty or
what it does or does not cover, please contact your
dealer.
The materials
in
yourOwner's
Information
Package
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on
the various appliances and components
in
your
2
motor home. Warranty registration cards for these items
should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after
you take
delivery of your motor home. If you do not have
operating instructions for a
particular appliance, con-
tact your dealer.
You
will automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-
proximately
3-4 weeks aiter delivery of your new motor
home. This plastic card is imprinted with your name, the
motor home
serial number, and manufacturing subsid-
iary 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 ALIGN-
MENT 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 andlor owner of the
dealership, giving them
an
opportunity to help
the service department resolve the matter for
you.
2,
If a problem arises that has not been resolved
to your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the manufacturing subsidiary service facility.
The locations are listed
in
thi" manual.
Please
contact the one nearest you.
3.
We sincerely believe that your dealer and the
factory representative
will
be
<;Ible
to solve any
problem which might arise. If their combined
efforts are not satisfactory,
please send a
letter describing the circumstances to:
Motor
Home
Division
Consumer
Affairs
Department
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 driver's cab door.
4.
If you wish to call for assistance, please use
this
toll-free telephone number:
(800) 322·8216
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.
area) or write to:
NHTSA
U.S.
Department
of
Transportation
Washington,
D.C. 20590
You
can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the Hotline.
OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about your
motor home and its equipment and systems. This
Owner's Manual is
in
the package. Since this manual
does not cover every possible detail of equipment and
options
installed on or
in
your motor home, there are
booklets and instructional material
in
the package that
will help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot
those items.
Be
sure you read all this information and
understand the safety and operating instructions
in-
cluded
in
the package. Additionally, you must
follOW
all
maintenance instructions to insure full warranty cover-
age.lf
you ever decide to sell or trade your motor home,
be sure the new owner gets
all the material
in
this
package.
3
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Two
numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used
on
the vehicle. The V.I.N. or Vehicle
Identification Number is the legal identification of the
completed vehicle and
registration. The V.I.N. is found
tion
Tag
located
on
is
the number of the vehicle
on
the Federal Certifica-
the left interior sidewall of the motor
home driver compartment. Refer to this number when
ordering parts or service from the chassis dealer service center.
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MANUFACTURED
INCOMPLETE
DATE
GROSS
VEHICLE
GAWRFRONT
GAWR
INTERMEDIATE
GAWRFRONT
This
vehicle
Safety
Standards
VEH.
IDENT.
TYPE
VEHICLE:
BY:
DATE
OFMFR:
VEHICLE
OF
conforms
NO.:
MFD.
INC.
VEH.
WEIGHT
WITH:
TIRES
WITH:
TIRES
WITH:
TIRES
to
all
in
effect
in:
MULTI·PURPOSE
BY:
MFR:
RATING:
AT:
AT:
AT:
applicable
PSI
COLD
PSI
COLD
PSI
COLD
Federal
Motor
PASSENGER
RIMS
SINGLE
RIMS
SINGLE
RIMS
SINGLE
Vehicle
VEHICLE
The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.I.N.) is found
on
the Fleetwood Motor Homes tag to the left of the
main entry door or
on
the exterior left front side
of
the
motor home. Use this number when ordering parts
through your Fleetwood dealer or
Service Center.
FLEFIV1/00D.
OF
PLAN
.... F.I.N.
Located
door
APPROVAL
MFD.
ID.
DATE
NO.
OF
to
or
on exterior left front side
motor home.
MOTOR
MFR.
the left
HOMES
NO.
MO:
of
the main entry
MODEL
YR:
INC.
of
the
F.I.N.
V.I.N.
The
tires
on
this
unit
may
be
Check
Replacement
axle
capacity
Located
tire
sidewalls
tires
must
(GAWR).
to
the left interior sidewall
for
maximum
be
different
rated
home driver compartment.
from
inflation
not
less
those
shown
pressures.
than
the
of
the motor
above.
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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
any-
thing
else that may
be
in
or attached to the motor home.
A Few
Definitions
First
Before discussing loading and weighing,
we
need to
explain some common weight terms. We'll use 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 permissible combined weight
of the
fully equipped motor home including
passengers, all cargo, fluids, etc., plus the
weight of the
fully loaded towed unit. If the
towed unit is not equipped with brakes that are
actuated with the motor home brakes, the
allowable weight of a non-brake equipped
towed unit may be limited. Consult the
Chas-
sis Owner's Manual for guidelines.
5
ONTHE
ROAD
WARNING
The
loaded
motor
home
with
all passengers
and
driver
must
not
exceed
the
following:
1. The
gross
axle
weight
rating (GAWRs)
2.
The
gross
vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs)
3.
The gross combined weight rating (GCWRs)
NOTE: The
GCWR
may
be reduced
if
the towed
unit is
not
equipped
with brakes that
are
actu-
ated
with the
motor
home
brakes. The allowable
weight
of
towed units not having brakes is listed
in the
Chassis Owner's Manual.
Federal
and
State regulation
and
requirements
governing towing vary widely.
Contact the State
or
Provincial police
agency
in the area in which
you will
be
operating for information.
Consult the Chassis Owner's Manual for weighing instructions
and
towing guidelines.
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.
6
You
must consider other important weight factors if you
expect to
behind your motor home. These factors have
just like the weight factors above. These factors are:
The ratings for these factors are
robe door tag.
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,
there are additional guidelines that you must
•
•
•
The way your motor home handles will be affected by
the way the towed unit is
too
light
result. Careful
with different loading patterns can
home handling stability and make your driving and
towing experience more enjoyable.
pull a trailer, tow dolly, or another vehicle
limitations
GCWR-Gross
GTW-Gross
MTW-Maximum
GAWR-Rear-Gross
or
axles
axles (if equipped with tag axles)
Do not use a load equalizing hitch. It could
cause structural damage to the motor home
frame components.
Limit the tongue weight
device
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
GTW
towed loads can cause braking problems,
damage the motor home structure
train, cause unstable driving
acteristics, and restrict your coverage under
the Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer
hitch will not increase the tow capacity
motor home.
to
listed on the wardrobe door tag. Heavier
in
relation
Combined Weight Rating
Towed Weight
Tongue Weight
Axle Weight Rating-Rear
all listed on the ward-
follow:
of
the
the trailer
MTW
as listed on the ratings tag.
or
towing
a vehicle weighing more than the
or
drive
or
handling char-
of
the
loaded. If the tongue weight is
to
the GTW, handling problems can
load planning and safe experimentation
help improve motor
WARNING
DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OFTHE
MOTOR HOME, OR
ANY AXLE_ EXCEEDING THE GVWR, GAWR
OR
GCWR OF YOUR MOTOR HOME
REDUCE YOUR WARRANTY PROTECTION,
CAN CAUSE
CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.
THE RATED LOAD OF
UNDESIRABLE
WILL
HANDLING
Carrying
The allowable carrying capacity of the motor home is
the difference between the
empty motor home. When the motor home
designed, the number and size of storage
ments, the liquid tank capacities and number of belted
seating positions are maximized for value and
nience.lfyou 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
gers and placement of cargo will affect the amount of
water and cargo that you can carry
Tips").
In
addition to knowing the overall weight that can
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
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
GAWR.
How
Without
Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public
weigh station. The
determine whether your loaded motor home (complete
with cargo, fluids,
GAWR,
aweigh station, the attendant will guide you through the
correct positioning of the motor home on the scales.
1.
Capacity
will be overloaded. The number of passen-
axle is loaded to at least 80-85% of the front
Note: Carrying capacities
are specified
a wardrobe
installed options.
leveling jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are
installed after the motor home leaves the
tory,
the weight
tracted from
cargo carrying capacities.
to
Weigh Your
a Trailer
GVWR, and GCWR limits. When you arrive
Center the front wheels on the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front Gross
Weight (Reading
and
Load
Distribution
GVWR and the weight of the
is
compart-
(See
"Loading
as
the driver will be more confident and
of
your motor home
on
a label affixed to the inside
door.
The
label includes all factory
If other equipment such as
fac-
of
these items must be sub-
the
total
of
the passenger and
Loaded
or
Other
following procedures will help you
passE)ngers, and driver) is within
1).
Motor
Towed
Home
Load
Axle
being
conve-
of
be
at
2.
Centerthe entire motor home (all axles) on the
scale and take a reading. This
Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).
3.
Center the rear axle on the platform and take
a reading. This reading is the rear Gross
Weight (Reading 3).
is
the Gross
Axle
3.
Center both the motor home and the towed load
combination
is
This
4.
Subtract Reading 1 from Reading
the rear Gross
on
the scale and take a reading.
the Gross Combined Weight (Reading
Axle Weight.
2.
This is
7
3).
Compare the readings taken on the
ratings on the
door tag.
in comparing weights.
If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have
to adjust or remove the
How
to
Weigh Your
With
a Trailer
1.
Center the front wheels on the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front Gross Axle
Weight (Reading 1).
Federal certification tag and wardrobe
Fill
in
the chart at the back of this manual to aid
load.
Loaded
or
Other
Towed
scales to the weight
Motor
Home
Load
o
o
Compare the readings taken on the scales to the weight
ratings on the
doortag.
in
comparing weights.
If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have
to adjust
If
you
exceed
.,
Cause damage to the motor home, drive train,
or chassis
.,
Cause unstable driving and handling characteristics
Federal certification tag and wardrobe
Fill
in
the chart at the back of this manual to aid
or
remove the load.
weight
ratings,
you
will:
2.
Center the entire motor home so that only the
motor home
towed
resting
load hitched to the motor home, but
off·
is
being weighed. Leave the
of the scale (Reading 2):
MOTOR HOME
GVWR
Front GAWR FRONT AXLE
Rear GAWR REAR AXLE
Hitch Rating TOWED VEHICLE
GCWR COMBINED VEHICLES
READINGS (from
Cause unsafe braking
Reduce your warranty protection.
•
Since you may load your motor home differently for
different trips, loading and weight patterns will change.
tags)
MOTOR HOME
SCALE READINGS
Reading 2
Reading 1
Reading 3
Reading 4
Add 2 and 4
____
____
____
c-----
___
_
_
_
_
8
Periodically reweigh your motor home and log the
weights
you prepare to load for future trips.
Loading Tips
in
the back of this manual. Refer to your log
Do not load heavy items
•
Secure and brace items so they wont move
•
during
Do not load heavy items near either end of the
•
motor home or
Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
•
wheel loads as equal as possible.
Fresh water and waste water weigh over
•
pounds per
as needed
and whenever possible, empty the holding
tanks before traveling.
travel, thereby shifting the load.
on
gallon. Carry only as much water
fortravel use
in
upper cabinets.
the bumpers.
orto
balance the load,
as
WARNING
MODIFICATION
ADDITION
EQUIPPED
TO
CARRY
VEHICLES
YOUR
MAY
PROPERTY
Make a loading diagram
•
motor home. This diagram and your loading
log will help
are stored, and will help speed the loading
process.
OF RACKS NOT
WARRANTY
CAUSE
OF YOUR
BY
THE
ADDITIONAL
OR
CARGO
PERSONAL
DAMAGE.
you locate where specific items
VEHICLE
ORIGINALLY
MANUFACTURER
EQUIPMENT,
WILL
COVERAGE
of
your properly loaded
REDUCE
INJURY
BY
AND
OR
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, proper inflation pressure must
contribute to overall motor home stability and safety.
Refer to the tire section
Manual for information on maintenance and tire care.
The proper
Certification
seat.
be
maintained. Properly inflated tires also
in
your Chassis Operator's
inflation pressures are stated on the Federal
Tag
located on the sidewall near the driver's
WARNING
FOR SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECKTIRE PRESSURES OFTEN (INCLUD-
INGTHE SPARE).
TO
INSIDE REAR DUALS.
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD,
DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUCTIONS
MANUAL.
Note: Check the wheel lug nut tightness periodically. They could work loose during driving.
Check the Chassis Operator's Manual for
rect lug nut torque
Tire Replacement
Replacement tires must be the same size, and have at
least the same weight carrying capacity as the original
equipment.
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
on the
near the driver's seat.
IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
All
tires of the same size and rating may not
Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) as stated
Federal Certification
PAY
SPECIAL ATTENTION
ALWAYS
WARM
and
torquing procedure.
Tag
located
CHECK
AND
TIRES.
cor-
on
the sidewall
Store emergency items
•
location. Include
aid kit, rain gear,
devices, and an
a fire extinguisher, tools, first
electric cord with light.
in
a readily accessible
flashlight, highway warning
WARNING
DO
NOT STORE OR CARRY
TAINERS, GASOLINE,
MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR
HOME. THE CONTAINERS
OR
OTHER FLAM-
MAY
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.
LP
GAS CON-
LEAK.
If
You
Get a Flat Tire
In
case of sudden tire failure:
Avoid heavy brake application
"
Gradually
"
Hold the steering wheel firmly and move slowly
"
to a safe, off-road place
" Park
Turn off the ignition
"
Turn
•
decrease speed
on a firm level spot
on
the hazard flasher system
Spare Tire Carrier
On some models, the spare tire carrier is located under
the rear of the motor home between the frame
rails.
WARNING
TRUCK
TIRES AND WHEELS ARE EX-
TREMELY HEAVY AND
MAY
WEIGH 100
POUNDS OR MORE.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE SPARE TIRE UNLESS
YOU
ARE CAPABLE OF HANDLINGTHEWEIGHT.
Changing a FlatTire
Even with good tire maintenance and normal driving,
you may experience a
flat tire. Summon professional
help
through your auto club, travel service,
or
a local
truck service facility. Your motor home
is
not equipped
with a jack or other
lifting device. Do not attempt to lift
the motor home with a jack. Consult the Chassis
Operator's Manual
for additional information on tire
inflation and proper torque.
WARNING
TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE
IF
A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP.
DO
NOT
AT-
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 HANDLINGTHE WEIGHT.
SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer different position/comfort adjustments:
WARNING
DO NOT ADJUST THE SEAT POSITION
WHILE
THE VEHICLE
IS
IN
MOTION.
YOU
MAY
LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Forward/Back -
The forward/back lever is located
under the front left of the seat. Pull the lever
toward the left outside of the seat to unlock.
Release
the lock lever to secure the seat
position.
Swivel -The swivel lock lever is located under the
front right of the seat. Move the
lever rearward
to
swivel. The seat locks in the center, forward
position. When
unlocked, the seat will swivel
freely
around to the center position.
Recline - The recliner lever is located on the left
side of the seat base.
Seat Belts
9
Seat belts are
an
important safety feature of your
vehicle. For your protection, always use your seat belts.
The driver's seat and other seats designed to carry
passengers
while moving have been equipped with
seat
belts.
WARNING
ALL RIDERS SHOULD USE SEAT BELTS
WHILE
THE VEHICLE IS
IN
MOTION. NEI-
THER SEATS WITHOUT SAFETY
BELTS
NOR
BEDS SHOULD
BE
OCCUPIED WHILE THE
VEHICLE
IS
IN
MOTION.
Adjust seat belts as follows:
To
fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then push
the tongue end of one
belt into the buckle of
the mating
belt. Be sure it latches. For greatest safety, adjust the belt snugly as low on the
abdomen as comfort
will allow.
To
release the belt, depress the button in the
center of the
buckle and slide the tongue out
of the
buckle. Never use a belt for more than
one person at a time.
Child Restraint
All vehicle occupants, and especially children, should
be restrained whenever riding
in
vehicles. Holding a
child in your arms is not a substitute for seat belts or a
child restraint system. Child restraint systems are designed to be secured in the vehicle seats by lap belts.
.Children could
be
endangered in a crash if their child
restraints are not
properly secured in the vehicle.
When using any child restraint system,
be
sure to read
and
follow all instructions
on
installation and use that
come with the system.
When securing a child restraint with a
lap belt that has
no retractor,
pull the excess webbing through the ad-
justment mechanism.
If the child restraint
is
still not secure, use a different
seating
pOSition
in the vehicle and/or contact your
dealer and the child restraint manufacturer for help.
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