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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.

BEFOR~

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 OFTHE 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde

is

used

in the production of

particle board, hardwood plywood or paneling which they

supply us and which

we

utilize

in

our finished product. These suppliers have

requested that

we

communicate this

to

our customers.

For your information,

we

are reproducing samples of statements which have

been provided to

us

by

our suppliers.

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY

IN

SOME

PEOPLE CAUSE

HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION,
AND AGGRAVATION OF ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS,
SUCH AS

ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE

RISK OF SUCH PROBLEMS.

Champion

International

Corporation

WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-

DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS

IN

LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN

BE

IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR

RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH

ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF

SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

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. VENTILA­TION 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.

WARRANTY
NOTICES AND WARNINGS

Introduction

Warranties ........................................................... 1

Reporting Safety Defects ...................................... 2

Owner's Information Package ............................... 3

Chassis & Vehicle Identification Information .... , ... 3

On

The

Road

Motor Home Loading ............................................ 5

Carrying Capacity ............................................... 5

Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home ................... 5

Exceeding Weight Ratings .................................. 6

Loading Tips ....................................................... 6

n~

....................................................................

7

Tire Inflation ........................................................ 7

Tire Replacement ................................................ 7

If

You

Get

A Flat Tire .......................................... 7

Spare Tire Carrier ............................................... 7

Changing A Flat Tire ........................................... 7

Towing A Vehicle ................................................. 7

Seats And Seat

Belts ............................................ 8

Driver/Passenger Seats ...................................... 8

Seat Belts ............................................................ 8

Child Restraint .................................................... 8

Driving & Parking ................................................. :8

Fuel & Fuel Systems ............................................ 9

Fuel Fill ............................................................... 9

Fuel Types & Vapor Lock .................................... 9

General

Chassis Topics .................................... 1 0

Variable

Speed

Engine Fan ............................... 1 0

Exhaust System Heat ....................................... 1 0

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ................ 10

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

11

Emergency Towing .............................................

11

Attaching Accessories

to

your Motor Home .......

11

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

11

Living

With

Your

Motor

Home

Manual Entry Steps .......................................... 13

Power Entry Steps ............................................. 13

Entry Assist

Handle ............................................ 13

Entry Doors

& Screens ....................................... 13

Windows ............................................................. 13

Emergency

Exit

Window ................................... 13

Side Slider Windows ......................................... 13

Sun Visors .......................................................... 13

Mini-Blinds ........ .....................................

.. ..

14

Exterior Roof Ladder

Installation ........................ 14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Storage ............................................................... 15

Exterior Compartments ..................................... 15

Interior Storage .................................................

15

Interior & Furnishings ........................................ 15

Dinette Conversion ........................................... 15

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

15

Folding Doors/Dividers ...................................... 16

Interior Lighting ........................................ ; ........

16

Overhead Vents ................................................ 16

Bunk Ladder Installation ................................... 16

Monitor Panel ...................................................... 16

Effects of

Prolonged Occupancy ........................ 17

Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ............ 17

Fire $afety .......................................................... 17

Fire Safety Precautions .............................

::

...... 18

Smoke Detector ................................................

18

Plumbing

System

Fresh Water System ........................................... 19

City Water Connection ...................................... 19 .

Water Pump ...................................................... 20

Water Filter ....................................................... 20

Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System .......

20

Leaks ................................................................

20

Sanitizing The Fresh Water System .......... , ...... 20

Exterior

Shower

................................................

21

Waste Water System ..........................................

21

Toilet .................................................................

21

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

21

Holding Tank Care ............................................ 22

Electrical

Systems

Chassis Electrical System .................................. 23

Chassis Bulbs & Fuses ..................................... 23

12-Volt Coach System ........................................ 23

Battery Disconnect ............................................ 23

Auxiliary

Start System .............................. _ ........ 23

Battery Inspection

& Care ................................. 23

Battery

Charging ............................................... 24

Selecting

A Replacement Battery ..................... 24

120-Volt System ................................................. 24

Power Converter ............................................... 24

Power Inverter ................................................... 24

Ground Fault Interrupter ................................... 24

Coach Fuses & Circuit Breakers ......................... 25

Generator ........................................................... 25

Generator Fuel Supply ...................................... 25

Generator Operation ......................................... 25

Generator Operating Safety Precautions .......... 25

Electrical System Wiring ..................................... 26

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

LP Gas

System

Maintenance

LP

Gas Safety Precautions ................................ 27

Exterior ............................................................... 35

System Components .......................................... 28

Stains ................................................................ 35

~-

................................................•.............

~

Windows, Door, Vents & Locks ......................... 35

LP Gas Regulator .............................................

28

Rubber Roof System ......................................... 35

Using

I.P Gas At Low Temperatures ..................

28

Cleaning ............................................................ 35

Filling

LP

Gas Tanks .......................................... 29

Care .................................................................. 36

LP

Gas System Leak Checks ............................. 29

Sealant

Renewal .............................................. 36

LPG

Leak Detector ............................................. 30

Door, Window,

Roof

& Molding Resealing ........ 36

Lighting

LP

Gas Appliances ................................ 30

Interior

................................................................. 36

Appliances

Water Heater ......................................................

31

Refrigerator .........................................................

31

Acrylic Refrigerator

Door

Panels .......................

31

Furnace ...............................................................

31

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

31

Range Exhaust Hood ......................................... 32

Air Conditioner .................................................... 32

Fabrics .............................................................. 36

Laminate Top Care ...........................................

37

Walls & Ceiling Panels ...................................... 37

Bathtub & Plastic Shower Stall ......................... 37

Floors & Carpeting ............................................ 37

Engine Access .................................................. 37

Maintenance Checklist ........................................ 37

Motor

Home

Storage

Entertainment Equiprnent ................................... 32

120-Volt TV & VCR ........................................... 32

Storage Checklists .............................................. 39

Short-Term Storage .......................................... 39

120/12-Volt

TV

.................................................. 32

Long-Term Storage ........................................... 40

TV Antenna ....................................................... 32

Winterization ....................................................... 40

TV

and Radio Interference ................................. 32

Miscellaneous Appliances .................................. 33

Water System Winterizing ................................ ,AO

Reactivating The Motor Horne After Storage .....

'.

41

Maintenance Chart ................................................ 43

I

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the

We

growing family of motor home owners.
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor

Your

motor home has been designed to provide you with
years of carefree, pleasant traveling
Your

motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the Ameri-

and

can National Standards Institute A 119.2,

sincerely

l

home

.

vacationing.

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

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

ANSI and CSA standards

for

performance and safety. Compliance with

is

indicated by the seal at-

tached just outside the entry door.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will

require care and regular maintenance

maximum 'value

and

performance. The dealer will give

in

order to deliver

you basic operating and maintenance instructions; how­ever,

supplement this by reading all instructional material

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/ree service
instructions carefully before you operate

from your motor home. Study these

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.

In

this manual, statements preceded by the following

words are of special significance:

"WARNING" means that there is the possibility

of

personal injury to yourself and others.

"CAUTION"

means that there is the possibility of

damage to the vehicle.

"NOTE"

indicates points of particular interest for

more efficient and convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these statements while you
read this manual.

NOTE: This

use

and
designed
housing. Use

permanent

deterioration
ing, drapes, appliances
deterioration due to long term
be

considered normal,

of

the warranty constitute misuse, abuse,

neglect,

tion. Before conSidering this
term occupancy, consult the relevant sections in
this manual.

product

short

or

intended

of

occupancy

of

thereby

is designed

term occupancy only. It is

to

be

this

product

may

interior finishes, fabrics, carpet-

and

and

reducing

for

recreational

used as

lel3d to premature

fixtures.

will

your

motor

permanent

for

long term

Damage

occupancy

under

the terms

warranty protec-

home

for long

is

not

or

or

not

or

NOTE: This

your

motor
safe use. This manual, including photographs
and

illustrations, is
Some
shown in this

of

the continuous program

ment

conducted

recent

The instructions included in this manual
intended
responsibilities
parent
dard written warranty

manual

home

equipment

manual

product

company

as

a guide,

changes

of

describes

and

includes instructions

of a general

and

may

by

Fleetwood, it is possible that

and

the manufacturing subsidiary,

or

affiliates

many

features described

be optional. Because

of

product

may

not

in

no

way extend the

beyond

as presented in this manual.

features

for

nature only.

improve-

be

included.

are

the stan-

of

its

or

If you have any questions regarding operation, mainte­nance, 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

hensive warranty programs

refer to the warranty

your rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligations of the dealer and manufacturer.

this section carefully.

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
not cover, please contact your dealer.

is

covered

in

You

by

one of the most compre-

in

the

the front of this manual.

will

be

better informed

RV

industry. Please

It

Please read

it

does or does

explains

in

case

2

The

materials in your Owner's Information Package

contain warranty information and operating instructions

on the various appliances and components in your motor
home. Warranty registration cards for these items should

be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after you take

If

delivery of your motor home.
instructions fora particular appliance, contact your dealer.

You

will automatically receive an OWnercare Card ap-

proximately 3-4 weeks after delivery of your new motor

home. This plastic card is imprinted with your name, the
motor home serial number, and manufacturing
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.
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and
motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists
manufacturers.
completed
motor

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

ery. FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE

AFTER

You

for warranty service.

contact any other authorized Fleetwood motor home

dealer. The service department at any of the locations
listed at the back of this manual can
in you r area.

If,

for some reason, a problem

satisfaction:

1.

Your dealer is responsible for performing a

supplied by the motor home and chassis

You

should

checklists

home

should return your motor home

Discuss any warranty-related problems directly
with the manager and/or owner of the dealership,
giving them an opportunity to

department resolve the matter for you.

is

delivered

FOR

THIS PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION IS DONE.

If this is not possible, you may

you do not have operating

subsid-

receive a

from

your

to

you.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

is

copy

of

dealer

to

help you find a dealer

not handled to your

help the service

when

the selling dealer

all

these

your

deliv-

3.

We sincerely believe that your dealer and the

will

be

factory representative
problem which might arise.
efforts are not satisfactory, please send a letter
describing the circumstances to:

Motor

Consumer

Riverside,

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

toll-free telephone number:

to

Home,
Affairs

P.O.

Box 7638
CA

call for assistance, please use this

[phone]

able to solve any

If their combined

Division

Department

92513-7638

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 Highway
Administration (NHTSA)
wood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints,
investigation, and if
a group of vehicles,
campaign. However,
individual
Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.

To

contact NHTSA,
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123
ington, D.C. area) or write to:

You

can also obtain other information about motor ve-

hicle

problems between you,

Department

U.S.

Washington,

safety from the Hotline.

in

addition to notifying Fleet-

it

finds that a safety defect exists in

it

may order a recall and remedy

NHTSA cannot become involved in

you

may either call the Auto Safety

NHTSA

of

Transportation

D.C. 20590.

TraffiC Safety

it

may open an

your

dealer

in

or

Wash-

If

a problem arises that has not been resolved to

2.
by

your satisfaction
manufacturing subsidiary service facility. The
cations are listed
the one nearest you.

your local dealer, contact the

in

this manual. Please contact

lo-

3

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about your
motor home and its equipment and systems. This Owner's

is

Manual

cover every possible detail of equipment and options

installed
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
age. Additionally, you must follow all maintenance in­structions to insure
decide to sell
owner gets all the material

in the package. Since this manual does not

on

or in your motor home, there are booklets and

in

the pack-

full

warranty coverage. If you ever

ortrads

FEDERAL

MANUFACTUAED

INCOMPLETE

DATE

your motor home,

in

this package.

CERTIFICATION

BY:

DATE

OF

MFA:

VEHICLE

OF

INC.

MFD.

VEH.

BY:

MFR:

be

sure the new

TAG

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Two

numbers are used

to

identify the vehicle and compo­nents used on the vehicle. The VI.N. orVehicle Identifica­tion Number is the legal identification of the completed

vehicle and is the number of the vehicle registration. The
VI.N.

is

found on the Federal Certification Tag located on
the left interior sidewall of the motor home driver
partment. Refer to this number when ordering parts

com-

or

service from the chassis dealer service center.

The Fleetwood Identification Number

(F.I.N.) is found on

the Fleetwood Motor Homes tag to the left of the main

or

entry door

on the exterior left front side of the motor

Fl.EETWaJO.

MOTOR

OF
PLAN APPROVAL NO.

"F.I.N.

MFD.

ID.

DATE

NO.

OF

MFR. MO: YA:

HOMES

INC.

MODEL

GROSS

GAWR

GAWR

GAWRFRONT

This

vehicle

Safety

VEH.
TYPE

The

tires

Check

Replacement

axle

capacity

Located

VEHICLE

FRONT

INTERMEDIATE

Standards

IDENT.

VEHICLE:

on

lire

to

WEIGHT

conforms

in

NO.:

MULTI·PURPOSE

this

unit

sidewalls

tires

must

IGAWR).

TIRES

TIRES

TIRES

to

all

effect

may

be

for

maximum

be

RATE:

WITH:

AT:

WITH:

AT:

WITH:

AT:

applicable

in:

diHerent

rated

the left interior sidewall

home driver compartment.

PSI

PSI

PSI

Federal

PASSENGER

from

those

inflation

pressures.

not

less

than

COLD

COLD

COLD

Motor

shown

the

of

the

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

SINGLE

Vehicle

VEHICLE

above.

motor

Located
door

to

or

on exterior left front side

motor home.

V.I.N.

the left

F.I.N.

of

the main entry

of

the

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5

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Your

motor home chassis is designed to carry a certain
maximum load. This load includes everything; the weight
olthe motor home itself, all occumpants and their belong­ings, fuel, fresh water, waste water and anything else that
may be

in

or

attached to the motor home.

The maximum load for which the motor home is designed
is called the

GROSS

VEHICLE

WEIGHT

RATING

(GVWR). Modifications to your motor home, i.e., chang-

ing tires or spring load capacities, will not in any way
increase this rating or the axle ratings.

Another critical weight factor is the

GROSS AXLE

WEIGHT RATING (GAWR)_ This is the maximum weight

a specific axle

is

designed to carry. Each axle has its own
GAWR. The GAWR's do not necessarily add up to the
GVWR.

The

GVWR and the GAWR for your motor home are

shown

on

the Federal certification tag located

on

the left

interior sidewall of the driver compartment.
Other important weight factors are the TRAIL!:R HITCH

RATING and the GROSS COMBINED WEIGHT

RAT-

ING

(GCWR)_ The trailer hitch rating is the maxiumum

load the hitch and motor home structure is designed

to

accomodate. Changes to the hitch will not increase this

rating. The GCWR is the maximum weight of the loaded
motor home and the loaded towed vehicle. These ratings

are

shown on the wardrobe door tag.

WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OF THE
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_

In

addition

to

knowing the overall weight that can be
safely loaded 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. The allowable carrying

capacity of the motor home

is

found by weighing the
motor home empty, and subtracting this weight from the
GVWR.

ON THE ROAD

Carrying Capacity

During the design and development of Fleetwood motor
homes, the number and size of storage compartments,
the liquid tank capacities and number

of

belted seating
positions are optimized for value and convenience. If you
fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage compartments
and cupboards to maximum volume and fill all available
seating positions with passengers, the motor home will
be overloaded.

You

are responsible for analyzing the conditions under
which the motor home will be used for each trip. The
number of passengers and placement of cargo will affect
the amount of water and cargo that you can carry (see

"Loading Tips").

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

factory,

the

weight

of

these items must

be

subtraCted

from the total

of

the passenger and cargo carry-

ing capacities.

Weighing Your Loaded Motor Home

Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public
weigh station. The following weighing procedures will

help you determine whether your loaded motor home
(complete with

Cllrgo, fluids, passengers, driver and

towed vehicle) is within GAWR,

GVWR

andGCWR

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 and take a

reading. This is the front Gross Axle Weight (Reading 1).

6

2.

Center the vehicle (all axles) on the scale and take a

is

reading. This

the Gross Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).

If

any readings are higher than the rating, adjust or

remove the

EXCEEDING WEIGHT RATINGS WILL:
Cause damage to the motor home, drive train or chassis;
Cause
Cause unsafe braking;
Reduce your warranty protection.

load.

unstable driving and handling characteristics;

3.

Center the both rear axles on the scale and take a
reading. This reading
motor homes with tag axles (Reading

is

the rear Gross Axle Weight

3).

c:::J

4.

Center the towed vehicle on the scale and take a

reading (Reading 4).

for

Periodically reweigh your motor home and
in

the back of this manual to help loading for future trips.
Loading and weight patterns
use.

NOTE: Some states
and

safety chains on towed vehicles. Consult the

proper authorities in the states

through which you

Loading

Do

Secure and brace items sothey won't move during
thereby shifitng the load.

Do
home or

Adjust cargo storage to keep the side to side
as

Water weighs 8.33
water as needed for

Tips

not load heavy items

not load heavy items near either end of the motor

on

the bumpers.

equal as possible.

and

will be traveling.

Ibs.

travel use or to balance the load.

will change according to

provinces require brakes

in

upper cabinets.

per gallon. Carry only as much

log the weights

or

provinces

travel,

wheel loads

Compare the readings taken
ratings
tag.
comparing weights.

on

the Federal certification tag and wardrobe door

Fill

in

the chart

at

the bottom of the page to aid

MOTOR HOME READINGS

GVWR

Front GAWR
Rear GAWR

Hitch Rating
GCWR_.

________________

__

...

o

on

the scales

____ . ____

____

._.

___ .

_.--

.. _ ..

___

...

____

_

__

___

CJ

to

the weight

in

_

.

._

MOTOR HOME

FRONT

REAR AXLE

TOWED VEHICLE

COMBINED VEHICLES

Whenever possible, empty the holding tanks before trav­eling.

WARNING

BY

MODIFICATION OFYOURVEHICLE
TION
EQUIPPED BY THE MANUFACTURER
CARRY
HICLES, OR CARGO
WARRANTY COVERAGE AND MAY CAUSE

PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAM-

AGE.

AXLE

OF

RACKS

ADDITIONAL

"

SCALE READINGS
Reading 2
Reading 1

Reading 3
Reading 4
Add 2 and 4 _________ _

NOT

EQUIPMENT,

WILL

___ " __
______
_ _._

..

___

_____ . ___

ORIGINALLY

REDUCE YOUR

_

_

..

_

ADDI-

TO

VE-

.

7

Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded motor

It

home.
stored, and
emergency items

will help

you

locate where specific items are

will help speed the loading process. Store

in

a readily accessible location. Include

a fire extingui:,her, tools, first aid, rain gear, flashlight,

highway warning devices and

an

electric cord with light.

TIRES

Your

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

Tire

Inflation

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

Referto the tire section
for information
tire care.

on

in

your chassis operator's manual

maintenance, inflation pressure, and

of

trouble free service.

you

WARNING

FOR

SAFETY AND MAXIMUM TIRE LIFE,
CHECK
SPARE) OFTEN.
TO
PRESSURE WHEN TIRES ARE COLD, AND
DO
FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC­TIONS IN
MANUAL

TIRE PRESSURES (INCLUDING THE

PAY

SPECIAL ATTENTION

INSIDE REAR
NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM TIRES.

THE

DUALS_

CHASSIS

ALWAYS CHECK

OPERATOR'S

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
TREMELY HEAVY
POUNDS
REMOVE THE SPARETIRE UNLESSYOU ARE
CAPABLE

Changing A FlatTire

Even with good tire maintenance

may experience a flat tire. Summon professional help
through your auto club or travel service, or a local truck

service facility. Consult

additional information on tire inflation and proper torque.

TIRES

OR

OF HANDLING THE WEIGHT.

AND

MORE.

the

WHEELS

AND

MAY WEIGH 100

DO

NOT ATTEMPT

an'd

chassis operator's manual for

ARE

normal driving,

EX-

TO

you

WARNING

TO

AVOID
PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE

EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP.
TEMPT TO CHANGE THE TIRE YOURSELF.

PERSONAL

DAMAGE OCCURS, OBTAIN

INJURY AND/OR

DO

NOT

AT-

TOWING A VEHICLE

If

you

expect

use

these guidelines when choosing a hitch

Hitch classification: Class

to

pull

a vehicle with your motor home, please

II.

and

trailer:

NOTE: Check the wheel covers periodically.
They could work loose during driving.

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

dealer. The

motor home have weight carrying capacities to support
gross

Federal Certification

driver's seat.

If

You

In

case
tion. Gradually decrease speed. Hold steering wheel
firmly
a firm, level spot, turn off the ignition, and turn

hazard flasher system.

original equipment tires supplied

axle weight ratings (GAWR)

Get A

and move slowly to a safe, off-road place. Park

FlatTire

of

sudden tire failure, avoid heavy brake applica-

carry"lng

Tag

located

capacity. Consult yourtire

on

your

as

stated

on

the sidewall near the

on

on

the

on

the

Do

not use a load equalizing hitch.

structural damage to the frame members.

Limit the tongue weight of trailer or towing

a maximum of 250 pounds. Heavier tongue
weights can damage your motor home frame and
body,

cause unstable driving and handling chqr-

acteristics, and will restrict your rights under the

Ownercare warranty.

Do

not tow a vehicle weighing more than 3500

pounds, or more than recommended by the chas-

sis manufacturer, whichever is less. Heavier ve-

hicles can cause braking problems, damage the
motor home structure or
stable
restrict your rights underthe Ownercare warranty.

Changing

capacity of the motor home.

driving or handling characteristics, and

the

trailer hitch will not increase

drive train, cause un-

It

could cause

device

the

to

tow

8

__

.~

________

._

--.---

The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is

listed

on

the wardrobe door tag. The GCWR

is

the

maximum

allowable weight of both the loaded
motor home and towed vehicle. Exceeding the
GCWR could cause damage to your motor home
drivetrain or chassis, unstable driving and

han-

dling

characteristics, and will reduce your war-

ranty protection.

SEATS AND SEAT BELTS

Driver/Passenger Seats
The driver's and passenger's seats offer different posi-

tion/comfort adjustments:

WARNING

DO

NOT ADJUSTTHE SEATPOSITIONWHILE

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. Lift the lever forward and up
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 right

arm rest.

Seat

Belts

Seat belts are an important safety feature of yourvehicle.
For your protection, always use your seat belts. The
driver's seat and other seats designed to carry

passen-

gers 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 Iowan 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

excElss

webbing through the adjust-

ment 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.

DRIVING AND PARKING

Once you become accustomed

to

the feel of the controls

and the reference points from the driver's seat,

you

will
find driving a motor home comparable to driving your
family car. Become familiar with the

pOSition

of the Inotor

home

in

traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering

to

allow for the length and width of the vehicle. Always allow

room to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use

the

side

and rear view mirrors

to

view the road behind.

Remember that your motor home is heavier than a

car,

making

it

less maneuverable and harder to stop. Also,
because of it's greater side surtace area, it is more easily
affected

by

cross winds. Allow extra distances for pass-

ing and stopping, and drive

at

a moderate speed, particu-

larly

in

traffic and

in

gusty wind conditions.