Fleetwood Tioga Walkbout 1995 User Manual

1995

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LIMITED

FOR

MOTOR

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Your

new

motor

home,

Is

warranted under

The

warranty

1.

Into
For

of

use

For

notice

extends

service

aI/

as

structural

placed

2.

Written

OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS

The

owner

Is
exterior
coverage.
replacement

If a

problem

sufficient

responsible

doors,

Thereafter,

of a

occurs

information

DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS

By

agreement

and

to

repair or

Including

normal

to

the

as a rental,

defects (other

determined

defects, 3 years;

of

defects

must

regulator

such

defective

which

to

resolve

the

manufacturer,

any

for normal

LP

with

replace

use to

first relall purchaser

than

by

pressure, cabinet latches,

adjustments

part under

the

parts

ONE-YEARfTHREE-YEAR

WARRANTY

HOMES

commercial or demonstrator

the

be

owner

the

MANUFACTURED

the structure,

be

free

from

structural)

mileage

structural

given

to

the

maintenance

are

this

warranty.

beHeves

matter.

The owner shall deliver

the

dealer

necessary

SOLD

plumbing,

manufacturing defects

and

his

the

warranty

shown

on

the

defects

selling

dealer

as

described

responsibility

Is

covered

is

obligated

correct

TV

defects

the

to

IN

THE

heating

transferee(s)

unit

extends

odometer

are

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or

manufacturer

In

antenna

of

by

this

warranty,

to

maIntain

In

BY

SUBSIDIARIES

UNITED

(whichever

and

STATES

electrical

in

material or

and

begins

for a period

(whichever

to

the

following:

the

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control,

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the

the

motor

the

or

elc.)
as

the

material

AND

systems,

wOrkmanship.

on

the

occurs

first).

of

one

year

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first).

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structure,

not

later

than

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however,

will

be

performed

normal

maintenance

owner

shall

home

to

the

motor

home

workmanship.

OF

FLEETWOOD

CANADA

and

all

appliances

date

of

original

The

warranty

from

such

sub-floor

ten

(10)

minor

by

contact

the

dealer or

prior

to

retail

ENTERPRISES, INC.

and

retail

delivery

extends

date

or unlil

structure,

days

after

the

adjustments

the

dealer

unless

required

seiling

dealer,

manufacturing

sale,

to

perform a detailed

equipment

or

for

the

following

the

unit

exterior

expIration

(such

during

the

as a direct

or

other

plant

Installed

the

date

has

received

walls,
of

as

adjustments

first

authorized

location

by

the

periods:

interior walls

the

warranty

90

days

result

of repair or

for

warranty

predelivery

the

manufacturer,

motor

home

15.000 tolal

and

period.

to

the

of

warranty

dealer,

service.

inspectton

Is

ceilings.

Intenor

giving

first

miles

or

him

WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

If

the

dealer

is

unable

or

unwilling

to

plant

listed below

and

provide

the manufacturer

at

resolve a problem

the

address

which

the

with a description

owner

is

MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS

Upon

receipt of nollce of a

necessary

to

correct defects

WHEN THE MANUFACTURING

If

the

representatives

owner

should

can

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

THIS

WARRANTY

1.

THE

AUTOMOTIVE

SEPARATE

2.

DEFECTS

A.

ABUSE.

B.

FAILURE

C.

ALTERATION

D.

ENVIRONMENTAL

3.

NORMAL

4.

NORMAL

5. MOTOR

6.

TRANSPORTATION TO
LOSS.
HOTEL

SOME
LIMITATION

THIS WARRANTY
THE

MANUFACTURER

EXPRESSLY

SET

DETERIORATION DUE
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS.

HOMES

LOSS

BILLS.

STATES

GIVES

IS

FORTH

claim,

where

the

dealer

In

malerial

or

PLANT

of

the manufacturing plant

the

toll·free

number

listed below to

BY

THE EXPRESS WARRANTY

DOES

NOT COVER:

SYSTEM

WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE

CAUSED

BY

MISUSE.

TO COMPLY

OR

ON

OF

USE.

OR

OTHER INCIDENTAL

DO

NOT ALLOW

OR

EXCLUSION

YOU

SPECIRC LEGAL

NOT

RESPONSIBLE

IN

THIS

WARRANTY.

(INCLUDING THE

OR

RELATED TO:

NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT:

WITH

AND

FROM

MAY

FOR

INSTRUCTIONS

RIGHTS.

MODIFICATION OF THE

CONDITIONS (SALT.

WHICH THE ODOMETER

TOWING CHARGES.

was

workmanship or

DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM

are

unable

describe

HAIL.

TO

WEAR

OR

DEALER

BUS

OR

CONSEQUENTIAL

THE

EXCLUSION

NOT APPLY TO

AND

YOU

ANY UNDERTAKING,

unable

or

unwj[(Jng

will

take

other

to

resolve
the

problem

CHASSIS

MOTOR

EXPOSURE.

READING

OR

AND

MANUFACTURERS

CONTAINED

HOME:

CHEMICALS

SUCH

AS

HAS

MANUFACTURING

FARES.

VEHICLE

OR

LIMITATION

YOU.

MAY ALSO

REPRESENTATION

appropriate

the

DRIVE

IN

IN

SUCH

LIGHT

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DAMAGES.

HAVE

convinced

in writing

to

resolve

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and

the

TRAIN),

OF

THE

OWNER'S

THE

ATMOSPHERE.

AS

BULBS.

ALTERED.
PLANT

RENTAL.

OF

OTHER

OR

Is

covered

of

the

problem,

action

as

and

the

owner

attempts

made

TIRES

THESE

COMPONENTS.

MANUAL;

FADING

OF

FUSES.

LOCATION,

INCIDENTAL

INCIDENTAL

RIGHTS

WHICH

WARRANTY

by

the

the

warranty,

problem

the

manufacturing

may

be

required.

is

convinced

to

resolve

AND

BATIERIES.

ETC.)

FABRICS

WIPER

BLADES.

LOSS

CHARGES

OR

CONSEOUENTIAL

VARY

FROM

MADE

BY

he

should

and

attempts

thai it is

It.

OR

DRAPES.CARPECWEAR.

LUBRICANTS.

OF

TIME.

SUCH

STATE

ANY

DEALER

contact

made

to

plant

will

covered

WHICH

ARE

INCONVENIENCE.

AS

TELEPHONE CALLS

DAMAGES.

TO

STATE.
OR

OTHER

the

resolve

repair or

by

the

COVERED

ETC.

SO

PERSON

manufacturing

II.

replace

any parts

.

warranty,

the

BY

THE

ETC.

COMMERCIAL

OR

THE

ABOVE

BEYOND THOSE

Brand Name:

FOR

_______________

SERVICE

ASSISTANCE:

Fleetwood Parts & Service
P.O.

Box 5700
Riverside,
(800)

CA

322-8216

92507

Fleetwood
P.O. Box
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]

_

Parts & Service

1007

Model:

__________

Fleetwood
P.O.
Paxinos.

Parts & Service

Box 106

PA

17860

(800) 322·8216

_

Serial No.

CORPORATE

HEADQUARTERS:

Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises,

Box 7638

P.O.

Riverside,

CA

[phone]

______

Inc.

92513-7638

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SERVICE CENTERS:

FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME SERVICE
P.O.

Box

106

Reed

Industrial
Paxinos, Pennsylvania
(800)

322-8216

FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME SERVICE

.P.O.

1975

Box

Third

5700

Street
Riverside, California 92517-5700
(800)

322-8216

FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOME SERVICE
P.O.

Box

1007

1420

W. Patterson Street
Decatur, Indiana 46733
[phone]

Park

17860

MANUFACTURING PLANTS

FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

300

East

Ryan
Chico, California
(916)

343-3531

Avenue

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SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS

SYSTEMS

The

manufacturer

the

National

found

here

and

"APPLIANCES" for other safely

LP

GAS

CONTAINERS
EQUIPPED
ATMOSPHERE.

IT

IS

NOT

FRESH

AIR

THIS

WARNING
ADEQUATE
IS

LIMITED

THE

COOKING

THAT

COOKING

IS

GREATER

PORTABLE
NOT

BE

USED

TIONAL

VEHICLE

of

this

Fire

Protection

may

also

be

found

SHALL

WitH

SAFETY

SAFE

TO

FOR

1.

OPEN

2.

OPEN

SUPPLY

DUE

FUEL-BURNING

USE

SAFE

OVERHEAD
WINDOW.

LABEL

OF

TO

THE

APPLIANCE(S)

APPLIANCES

WHEN

THE

INSIDE

THIS

MAY

recreational

OPERATION.

HAS
FRESH

CAUSE

vehicle

Association

In

other

chapters oithis

and

NOT

BE

DEVICES

COOKING

SIZE

APPLIANCE

RECREATIONAL

WHICH

APPLIANCES

VENT

BEEN

LOCATED

AIR

FOR

OF

THE

WILL

NOT

BE

EQUIPMENT,

FIRES

AND LP GAS APPLIANCES

is

required

and

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oparatlng

PLACED

RELIEVE

BEFORE

OR

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COMBUSTION.

RECREATIONAL

AVOID

DANGERS

USED

IS

USED

INCLUDING

VEHICLE.

OR

ASPHYXIATION.

to

furnish

National

Owner's

Information.

Manual.

WARNING

OR

STORED

EXCESSIVE

WARNING

FOR

ON

EXHAUST

THE

COOKING
VEHICLE,

COMFORT

LONG

COMFORT

UNLIKE

OF

OPERATION:

IN

FOR

FOR

WARNING

WOOD

THE

the

following

Standards

INSIDE

FAN,

HOMES,

ASPHYXIATION.

HEATING

PERIODS

AND

USE

OF

Institute.

Please

see

THE

VEHICLE.

PRESSURE

HEATING.

AND

AREA

TO

AND

PROPER

AS

OF

TIME.

CHARCOAL

THIS

consumer

THE

THE

EQUIPMENT

Information

The

chaplers

LP

BY

DISCHARGING

COOKING

REMIND

AMOUNT

VENTILATION

IT

IS

ESPECIALLY

DANGER

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information

tilled "LP

GAS

APPLIANCES

YOU

OF

AND

INSIDE

as

provided

and

warnings

GAS

SYSTEM"

CONTAINERS

GAS

TO

TO

PROVIDE

OXYGEN

OF

STOVES,

SUPPLY

WHEN

IMPORTANT

ASPHYXIATION

SHALL

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by

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THE

NEED

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USING

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NOT

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container

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LP

compartments
Is

BRING

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label

80

PERCENT

the

will conlaln approximately

following

YOU

SMELL

1.

Extinguish

2.

Do

not

3.

Shut

4.

Opan

5.

Leave

6.

Have

gas

regulators

kept

in

place

OR

has

LP

label

GAS:

touch

off

the

doors

the

the

have

to

gas

STORE

been

located

OF

CAPACITY.

conlalner

has

been

any

opan

electrical

gas

supply

and

other

area

until

gas

system

must

always

been

equipped

minimize

LP

GAS

OR

EXPLOSION

near

can

placed

flames,

switches.

at

the

ventilating

odor

clears.

checked

be

with a protective

vent

blockage

CONTAINERS,

the

LP

gas

result

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unconlrolled

80

parcent of

In

the vehicle near

pilot

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tank

valve(s)

opanlngs.

and

leakage

installed

with

which

WARNING

GASOLINE,

MAY

RESULT.

container.

and

could

Its

volume

all

or

gas

source

the

diaphragm

cover.

result

This

gas

the

range:

smoklng

supply

corrected

Make

OR

label

flow

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as

liquid

malerials.

connection.

vent

sure

in

excessive

OTHER

reads:

LP

before

facing

that

regulator

can

gas.

gas

DO

cause

using

downward.

pressure

FLAMMABLE

NOT

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CONTAINER(S)

fire

or

explosion. A property

again.

Regulators

vent

faces

causing

LIQUIDS

fire

that

or

downward

INSIDE

THE

TO

MORE

filled

are

not

and

the

cover

explosion.

In

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Our

forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used in
the production of particle board, hardwood plywood
supply
requested that we communicate this to our customers.

us and which

we

utilize in our finished product. These suppliers have

or

paneling which they

For your information,
been

provided to us by our suppliers.

we

are reproducing

samplesof

statements which have

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-

ALDEHYDE
CAUSE

AGGRAVATION
AS

ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE RISK

SUCH

Champion

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

DEHYDE
LOW

CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO

THE

EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH
SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Georgia-Pacific

RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY IN SOME PEOPLE

HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND

OF

ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH

PROBLEMS.

Internatlonal

Corporation

-

RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN

OF

ESPECIALLY

ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF

Corporation

OF

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-

FORMALDEHYDE RESIN
FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS
CAUSE
AGGRAVATE
TION

Weyerhaeuser

TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY

RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILA-

WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.

Company

AND WILL RELEASE

SMALL

INTHE

QUANTITIES OF

INDOOR AIR CAN

Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
Owner's Manual.

we

TABLE

OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY
NOTICES

Introduction

Warranties ....................... , ..................................... 1

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

Owner's Information Package ............................... 2

Chassis and

On

the

Motor Home Loading .................... : ........................ 5 Interior and Furnishings ......................................

Towing a Vehicle

Tires ...................................................................... 8

Seats and Seat Belts ............................................. 9

Driving and Parking ................. ; ........................... 10

Fuel

General Chassis Topics .......................................

Carbon Monoxide

Safety Precautions ..............................................

Emergency Towing .............................................. 12

Attaching Accessories to

Your Motor Home ................................................ 12

Engine Temperature Gauges .............................. 12

Living

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

Entry Assist Handle ............................................. 13

AND

WARNINGS

............................................................. 1

Vehicle Identification ......................... 3

Road

............................................................. 5 Interior Storage ...............................................

Responsibility for Proper Loading ..................... 5

A Few Definitions First ...................................... 5

or

Trailer ..................................... 5

Carrying Capacity
How

to Weigh

Without a Trailer

How

to Weigh

With a Trailer

Loading Tips ..................................................... 8

Tire Inflation ......................................................

Tire Replacement ............................................. 8

If

You

Get

a Flat Tire ......................................... 8

Spare Tire Carrier ............................................. 9

Changing a Flat Tire ......................................... 9

Driver/Passenger
Seat

Belts ......................................................... 9

Child Restraint .................................................. 9

and Fuel Systems ....................................... 10

Fuel

Fill ........................................................... 10

Fuel

Types

and

Variable Speed Engine Fan ............................

Exhaust System Heat .....................................

Carbon Monoxide Detector ............................. 12

with

Your

and

Load

Distribution ......... 6

Your

Loaded

or

Other Towed

Your

Loaded Motor Home

or

Other Towed

Seats .................................... 9

Vapor

Motor

Home

Motor

Home Overhead Vents ..............................................

Load

Load

.................. 7

Lock

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

.............................. 13

............. 6

8

11
11
11
11

11

Entry Doors and Screens ....................................

Windows .............................................................

Emergency Exit Window .................................

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

Sun Visors ...........................................................

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

Storage ...............................................................

Exterior Compartments ...................................

Dinette Conversion .........................................

..

Sofa/Lounge Conversion

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers .........

Interior Lighting ...............................................

Bunk

Ladder Installation .................................

Monitor
Effects

Fire Safety ...........................................................

Plumbing

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

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

Electrical

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

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

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

Panel ......................................................

of

Long Term Occupancy ........................

Ventilation

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

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

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

The Water Pump .............................................

Water Filter .....................................................

Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System ......

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

Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ................

Exterior Shower ..............................................

Toilet ................ : ..............................................

Draining the Holding Tanks .............................

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

Chassis Bulbs

Battery Disconnect ..........................................

Auxiliary Start System .....................................

Battery Inspection

Battery Charging .............................................

Selecting a Replacement Battery ...................

and

Systems

Systems

Controlling Condensation ......

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

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

and

Fuses ...............................

and

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

Care ...........................

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Power Converter ............................................. 25 TV Antenna ..................................................... 34

Power Inverter .................................................

25

Ground Fault Interrupter ................................. 25 Miscellaneous Appliances ...............................•... 35

Coach Fuses and Circuit Breakers ..................... 25

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

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

Generator Operation .......................................

25

26

Generator Operating Safety Precautions ....... 26

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

LP Gas

System

LP Gas Safety Precautions ................................. 29 Sealant Renewal ............................................. 38

System Components ........................................... 30

...................................................... 29

Hoses .............................................................

LP

Gas

Regulator ........................................... 30

Using LP Gas

Low Temperatures ...............................................

Filling LP Gas Tanks .•.........................................

LPGas

LP Leak Detector ................................................ 32

Lighting LP Gas Appliances ................................ 32

Appliances

Water Heater ....................................................... 33

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

System

System Leak Checks .............................

............................................................. 33

at

27

30

30 Laminate
31
31

33

Acrylic Refrigerator Door Panels ..................... 33

Furnace ............................................................... 33 Long-

Range ................................................................. 33 Winterization ....................................................... 42

Range Exhaust Hood .......................................... 34

Air Conditioner .......................................... : .........

Entertainment Equipment .................................... 34

120-

Volt

120/12-

TV and

Volt

VCR

Television

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

..................................... 34

34

34

TV and Radio Interference ..................................

Maintenance ...........................................................

Exterior ................................................................ 37

Stains .............................................................. 37

Windows,

Rubber Roof

Doors,

System ...........................................

Vents

and Locks ................. 37

Cleaning ........................................... , ............. 37

Care

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

Door,

Window,

Roof Component

and Molding Resealing ................................... 38

Interior

................................................................. 38

Fabrics

Walls

............................................................ 38

Top

Care

.......................................... 39

and Ceiling Panels ................................ 39

Bathtub and Plastic Shower Stall .................... 39

Floors and Carpeting

...

................................... 39

Engine Access ................................................

Maintenance

Motor

Home Storage .............................................

Storage Checklists ..............................................

Short-Term

Water

. Reactivating the Motor Home

After

Storage ....................................................... 43

Maintenance

Checklist ........................................ 39

Storage ........................................

Term

Storage .........................................

System

Winterizing ...............................

Chart

..................•...........•................. 45

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37

38

39

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41
41
41

42

1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the

of

growing family
thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor

Your motor home has been designed to provide you
with years of carefree, pleasant
ing. Your motor home conforms with,
American National Standards Institute A119.2,
Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada), and applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. These stan­dards establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and
other.requirements for performance and safety.
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
maximum value and performance. The dealer will give
you basic operating and maintenance instructions;
ever, supplement this by reading all instructional mate­rial furnished with the motor home in the
Information

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.
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

NOTE: This manual describes

your

motor
Itssafeuse. Thismanual, includingphotographs
and

illustrations,
Some equipment
shown In this manual
of

the continuous program
ment conducted
that recent product changes
cluded. The instructions included in this manual
are intended
the responsibilities

sidiary, parent company

standard written warranty
manual.

In this manual, statements preceded by the following
words are of special significance:

motor home owners. We sincerely

hamel

traveling and vacation-

or

exceeds, the

CSA

Com-

deliver

how-

Owner's

Package

Study these instructions carefully before

living.

home

as a guide,

and

Chassis

many

and

includes instructions tor

is

of

a general nature only.

and

features described

may

be

optional. Because

of

product improve-

by

Fleetwood,

and

of

the manufacturing sub-

or

it

is possible

may

in

no

way extend

affiliates beyond the

Operator's

features

not

be

in-

of

or

as presented in this

"WARNING" means that there is the possibil­Ity of personal injury

"CAUTION" means that there is the possibility
of damage to the vehicle.

"NOTE"

for more efficient and convenient operation.

Please pay close attention to these statements while
you read

NOTE: This product is designed
use

designed
housing. Use
permanent occupancy may lead to premature

deterioration ofinteriorfinishes, fabrics,

ing, drapes, appliances
or
not

terms
or

neglect, thereby reducing

tection. Before conSidering this
long term occupancy, consult the relevant

tions in this manual.

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
Sales Department will handle any normal problems
which might occur.

Indicates points of particular interest

this·manual.

and

short term occupancy only.

or

intended to be used as permanent

of

deterioration due

be

considered normal,

ofthe

warranty constitute misuse, abuse,

to

yourself and others.

for

recreational

It

is

this product for long term

carpet-

and

fixtures. Damage

to

long term occupancy

and

will under the

your

warranty pro-

motor

home for

sec-

not

or

is

or

WARRANTIES

Your motor home is covered by one of the most compre­hensive warranty programs in the

refer to the warranty
explains your rights and obligations, as well as the
rights and obligations of the dealer and manufacturer.
Please read this section carefully.

In

informed
and your dealer will be better able to get you
again. If you have any questions about the warranty
what
dealer.

The materials
contain warranty information and operating instructions
on the various appliances and components

case you have a warranty-related problem,

it

does or does not cover, please contact your

in

In

the front

your Owner's

RV

industry. Please

of

this manual. It

You

will be better

Information

on

the road

Package

in

or

your

2

motor home. Warranty registration cards forthese items
should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after
you take
operating instructions for a particular
tact your dealer.

You
proximately 3-4 weeks after delivery
home. This plastic card is imprinted with your name, the
motor home serial number, and manufacturing
Iary location. If your
service, present this card to the dealer.

The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Your dealer is responsible for performing a
complete
motor home components as specified in
checklists supplied
manufacturers. You
completed
motor

As a part of the predelivery Inspection procedure, the
dealer is responsible for road testing

noting and correcting
delivery. FLEETWOOD
NOT

MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.

delivery of your motor home. If you

will automatically receive an Ownercare Card ap-

motor

home ever needs warranty

predelivery inspection of the chassis and all

by

the

motor home and chassis

should

checklists

home

is

delivered

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END

receive a copy

from

your

dealer

to

you.

any

steering problems before

AND

ITS SUBSIDIARIESWILL

do

not have

appliance, con-

of

your new motor

subsid-

the

pre delivery

of

these

when

the

motor home,

AliGN-

your

Motor

Home

Consumer

P.O.

Riverside,

Please
number of your motor home.
ber is located on the identification tag next
the driver'S cab door.

4.

If you wish to call for assistance, please use

this toll-free telephone number:

Include the brand name and serial

[phone]

Division

Affairs

Box

CA

92513-7638

Department

7638

The

serial num-

to

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could

or

cause a crash
should immediately inform the National HighwayTraffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Fleetwood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department.

could cause injury

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it

investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in

of

a group
campaign. However,
In

individual problems between you,

Fleetwood's manufacturing subsidiary.

vehicles, It may order a recall and remedy

NHTSA cannot become involved

or

death, you

may

your

dealer

open an

or

You

should return your motor home
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized Fleetwood motor home
dealer. The service department at any

the

listed at
dealer in your area.

If,

for some reason, a problem is not handled to your

satisfaction:

1.

Discuss
directly with the manager and/or owner of the
dealership, giving them an opportunity
the service department resolve
you.

2.

If a problem arises
to
tact the manufacturing subsidiary service facil­Ity.

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:

back of this manual can help you find a

any

warranty-related

that

your satisfaction

The locations

by

are

to

the

selling dealer

of

the locations

problems

to

help

the

matter for

has not been resolved

your local dealer, con-

listed in this manual.

To

contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free
Washington, D.C. area)

U.S.

You

can also obtain other information

vehicle safety from the

at

1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in

or

write to:

NHTSA

Department

Washington,

ofTransportation

D.C. 20590

Hotline.

about

motor

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about your

motor home and
Owner's Manual is in the package. Since this manual

does not cover every possible detail
options installed on

booklets and instructional material in the package that
will help you safely operate, maintain and troubleshoot

those items. Be sure you read

understand the safety and operating instructions
cluded in the package. Additionally, you must follow all
maintenance Instructions to Insure full warranty cover­age.lf

you ever decide to sell
be sure the new owner gets
package.

Its equipment and systems. This

of

equipment and

or

in your motor home, there are

all this information and

In-

or

trade

your

motor home,

all the material in this

3

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Two

numbers are used to identify the vehicle and

components used

on

the vehicle. The V.LN. orVehicle
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

located on 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

GAWR

FRONT

GAWR

INTERMEDIATE

GAWRFRONT

This

vehicle

Safety

Standards

VEH.

fDENT.

TYPE

VEHICLE:

BY:

DATE

OFMFR:

VEHICLE

OF

conforms

NO.:

MFD.

INC.

VEH.

WEIGHT

WITH:

TIRES

WITH:

TIRES

TIRES
to

all

in

effect

MULTf·PURPOSE

BY:

MFR:

RATE:

AT:

AT:

WITH:

AT:

applicable

In:

PSI

COLD

PSI

COLD

PSI

COLD

Federal

Molor

PASSENGER

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

SINGLE

RIMS

SINGLE
Vehicle

VEHICLE

The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.LN.) 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.

FLEETWOOD.

MOTOR

OF
PLAN

I-F.I.N.

Located
door

APPROVAL NO.

MFD.

fD.

DATE

NO.

OF MFA.

to

the left

or

on exterior left front side

motor home.

HOMES

MO:

of

the main entry

MODEL

VR:

INC.

of

the

F.I.N.

V.I.N.

The

tires

on

this

unit

may

be

different

from

Check

tire

Replacement

axle

sidewalls

capacity

(GAWR).

tires

for

maximum

must

be

rated

not

inflation

less

than

those

pressures.

Located to the left interior sidewall
home driver compartment.

shown

the

of

the motor

above.

This

page

intentionally left

blank.

5

ONTHE ROAD

MOTOR HOME LOADING

Responsibility
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
thing else that may be

A Few
Before discussing loading and weighing, we need to

explain some common weight terms. We'll use abbre-

viations in our discussion. These. terms are:

Definitions

GVWR

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
tag posted on the left Interior sidewall of the
driver's compartment.

GAWR (Gross

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
tion tag posted
the driver's compartment.

GCWR

(Gross
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.
towed unit is not equipped with brakes that are
actuated with the motor home brakes, the
allowable weight
towed unit may be limited. Consult the Chas-

sis Owner's Manual for guidelines.

for

Proper

First

(Gross

Vehicle

Is

shown on the Federal certification

Axle

Combined

Loading

in

or

attached to the motor home.

Weight

Weight

on

on

the left interior sidewall of

of

a non-brake equipped

Rating): This is

Rating): This is the

the Federal certifica-

Weight

any-

Rating): This

If the

WARNING

The loaded
and

driver

1. The

2.

The

3. The gross combined weight rating (GCWRs)

NOTE:
unit is not equipped
ated

with

weight

the

in

Federal and State regulation and requirements
governing towing
or

Provincial police agency in the area

you will be operating for information.

Consult
structions 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

maximum vertical load that the towed load
applies to the hitch of the motor home.
MTW

UVW (Unloaded

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
passengers, or a.ccessories installed by the
dealer. The
door tag.

motor

must

gross

gross

The

GCWR may be reduced

the

of

towed units not having brakes

Chassis Owner's

the

is listed on the wardrobe door tag. .

UVW does not include cargo, fresh water,

home

with

all

passengers

not

exceed

axle

weight

vehicle

weight

with

motor home

the

following:

rating (GAWRs)

ratings (GVWRs)

if

the towed

brakes that are actu-

brakes.

The

allowable

is

Manual.

vaty

widely.

Contact

the

in

which

Owner's Manual for weighing in-

Vehicle Weight): This is the

UVW Is listed on the wardrobe

TOWING A VEHICLE OR TRAILER

("TOWED LOAD")

Note:

Some

states and provinces require brakes

on

and safety chains
the

proper authorities

through

which

you will be traveling.

towed

in

vehicles.

the

states or provinces

Consult

listed

State

the

The

6

You

must consider other important weight factors if you

to

expect
behind your motor home. These factors have limitations

just like the weight factors above. These factors are:

GCWR-Gross

MTW-Maximum
GAWR-Rear-Gross

axles

The ratings for these factors are all listed on the ward-

robe
If you expect to pull a vehicle with your motor home,

there are

•

•

•

The way your motor home
the way the towed unit is
too

light in relation to the GTW, handling problems can
result. Careful load planning and safe experimentation
with different
home

towing experience more

pull a trailer, tow dolly,

Combined Weight Rating

GTW-Gross

or

door

tag.

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

device to the
Heavier tongue weights can damage
motor
driving
restrict
warranty.

Do

not

GTW
towed loads can cause braking problems,
damage the
train, cause unstable driving

acteristics,

the Ownercare warranty. Changing the trailer
hitch will not increase the tow capacity

motor

handling stability and make your driving and

Towed Weight

Tongue Weight

Axle Weight Rating-Rear

axles (if equipped with tag axles)

MTW

as

listed on the ratings tag.

home frame

and

handling characteristics,

your

tow a vehicle weighing more than the

listed on the wardrobe

and

home.

loading patterns can help improve motor

and

coverage under the Ownercare

motor

home structure

restrict your coverage under

handles will be affected by

loaded. If the tongue weight is

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
CAN

CAUSE UNDESIRABLE HANDLING
CHARACTERISTICS
SAFETY HAZARD.

WARRANTY PROTECTION,

AND MAY CREATE A

or

another vehicle

of

the trailer

body, cause unstable

door

or

or

towing

your

and

will

tag.

Heavier
or

drive

handling char-

of

the

Carrying

The allowable carrying capacity
the difference between the
empty motor home. When the
designed, the number and size of storage
ments, the liquid tank capacities and
seating positions are maximized for value and conve­nience.lf
compartments and cupboards
fill all
motor home will be
gers and placement of cargo will affect the amount of
water and cargo that you can
Tips").

In

addition to knowing the overall weight that can

safely loaded in

must know how to distribute the weight
amounts of weight are
load is properly distributed, your

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

. 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 no-

ticeable. Always
the front
GAWR.

How

Without

Refer to your local telephone directory
weigh station. The following procedures will help you
determine whether your
with cargo, fluids,
GAWR,
a weigh station, the attendant will guide you through the
correct positioning of the motor home on the

1.

Capacity and

you fill all liquid tanks to capacity, fill all storage

available seating pOSitions with passengers; the

or

aim to load your

axle is loaded to at least

Note: Carrying capacities
are specified on a label affixed to the inside
a wardrobe door. The label includes
installed options.
leveling jacks, awnings, roof pods, etc., are
installed after the motor home leaves the
tory,

the weight
tracted from the total
cargo carrying capacities.

to

Weigh Your

a Trailer

GVWR, and GCWR limits. When you arrive at

Center the front wheels on the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front Gross Axle

Weight (Reading 1).

or

Load

Distribution

of

the motor home is

GVWR

overloaded. The

attached to the

placed on

If

other equipment such

of

these items

of

Loaded

Other

Towed

loaded motor home (complete

passengers,and

and

the weight of the

motor

to

maximum volume and

carry

motor

of

of

your

the

Motor

home is being

number

number

(See

motor

so

that correct

the

axles. When the

home will handle

your

driving attention

motor

home

80-85%

must

passenger

Home

Load

of

motor

all

factory

be sub-

to

find a public

driver)

compart-

of

belted

of

passen-

"Loading

home, you

so

the front

home

of

as
fac­and

is

within

scales.

be

that

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)
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

comparing weights.

If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have
to adjust or remove the load.

How

to

With

a Trailer

1.

in

the chart

Weigh Your Loaded

or

Center the front wheels on the scale platform

and take a reading. This

Weight (Reading 1).

Other

althe

back of this manual to aid

Motor

Towed Load

Is

Home

the front Gross Axle

on

the

3.

Center both the motor home
combination
ThisistheGrossCombinedWeight(Reading3).

4. Subtract Reading 1 from Reading 2. This is
the rear Gross Axle Weight.

on

the scale

and

and

take a reading.

the trailer

7

o

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):

o

Compare the readings taken
ratings on the Federal certification tag and wardrobe
doortag. Fill
in comparing weights.

If any readings are higher than the rating, you will have
to adjust or remove the load.

If

you

•

•

•

•

Since you may load your motor home differently for
different trips, loading and weight patterns

in

the chart at the back of this manual

exceed

Cause damage to the motor home, drive train,

or

Cause unstable driving and handling charac­teristics

Cause unsafe braking

Reduce your warranty protection.

weight

chassis

on

ratings,

the scales

you

will:

to

the weight

to

aid

will change.

MOTOR

GVWR MOTOR HOME
Front GAWR FRONT AXLE
Rear GAWR REAR AXLE
Hitch Rating TOWED VEHICLE
GCWR COMBINED VEHICLES

HOME READINGS

(from

tags)

SCALE READINGS
Reading 2
Reading 1
Reading 3
Reading 4

Add 2 and 4

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