Winnebago Brave 30W (2003), Brave 32V (2003), Brave 34D (2003), Brave 36M (2003) Owner's Manual

TO THE OWNER

Congratulations! We welcome you to the exciting world of motor home travel and camping. You will
find it convenient and enjoyable to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the great outdoors wher­ever you choose to go.

Your motor home has been carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to provide dependability
as well as safety. Before sliding into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to become familiar with opera­tions and features. This manual was prepared to aid you in the proper care and operation of the vehicle and
equipment. We urge you to read it completely. In addition, spend some time with the dealer when you take
delivery, you will want to learn all you can about your new motor home.

Your new motor home is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer.

Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your new motor
home.

About Safety Messages Used in This Manual

Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled Note, Caution, Warning or Danger. These terms alert
you to precautions that may involved damage to your vehicle or a risk to your personal safety. Read and
follow them carefully.

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is used to draw your attention to issues which could involved
potential personal injury. This symbol is used throughout this manual and/or on labels affixed
on or near various equipment in this motor home.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a directly hazard­ous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious personal
injury.

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or seri­ous personal injury.

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CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage
mainly to equipment or property, but
in some cases may also result in
minor or moderate personal injury.

NOTE: A ‘Note’ is not necessarily safety related
but indicates a recommendation or special point
of information that could assist in understanding
the use or care of a feature item.

OWNER’S NAME

STREET ADDRESS

CITY AND STATE (OR PROVINCE IN CANADA)

MOTOR HOME SERIAL NUMBER

VEHICLE CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION NO. (VIN)

DATE OF DELIVERY TO FIRST RETAIL PURCHASER

VEHICLE MILEAGE AT TIME OF DELIVERY

SELLING DEALER NAME AND ADDRESS

TANK CAPACITIES

Chassis Fuel Tank.......................................................................................................................................75 gal.

LP Gas Tank

Brave model 30W ................................................................................................................18 gal.* (23 gal. w.c.)

Brave models 32V, 34D, 36M..............................................................................................23 gal.* (28 gal. w.c.)

Fresh Water Tank

Brave model 30W ........................................................................................................................................78 gal.

Brave model 32V .........................................................................................................................................80 gal.

Brave model 34D .........................................................................................................................................80 gal.

Brave model 35M.........................................................................................................................................80 gal.

Water Heater - All Models...........................................................................................................................6 gal.

HT1 - Black Water Holding Tank

Brave model 30W (Toilet) ...........................................................................................................................40 gal.

Brave model 32V (Toilet) ............................................................................................................................50 gal.

Brave model 34D (Toilet) ............................................................................................................................40 gal.

Brave model 36M (Toilet)............................................................................................................................40 gal.

HT2 - Gray Water Holding Tank

Brave model 30W (Galley, Shower & Lavatory).........................................................................................54 gal.

Brave model 32V (Galley, Shower & Lavatory) .........................................................................................50 gal.

Brave model 34D (Galley, Shower & Lavatory) .........................................................................................45 gal.

Brave model 36M (Galley Shower & Lavatory)..........................................................................................50 gal.

*LP Gas tank capacity shown is the usable “full” LP gas capacity, which is 80% of the tank manufac­turer’s listed water capacity (w.c. shown in parenthesis). An LP tank must have at least 20% of tank
volume free to allow for expansion and proper vaporization of the liquid fuel. The tank is also equipped
with mandatory safety shut-off equipment that prevents filling above this level.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Brave motor home, which has been carefully
designed, engineered and quality built by
Winnebago Industries, Inc.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Please read this operator’s manual complete­ly to understand how everything in your coach
works before taking it on its “maiden voyage.”

This manual is a guide to safe operation of the
features, equipment and controls in this coach.
Some equipment, such as the vehicle chassis and
certain electronic systems or appliances, have
their own comprehensive, manufacturer supplied
manuals or information sheets which describe
operation of these products in great detail. This
manual will refer you to the manufacturer’s in­formation included in your Owner I
whenever necessary.

SUBJECT ICONS - To make it easier for you
to find information you’re looking for, we have
placed convenient, pictorial symbols called
“icons” beside many of the subject headings in
this manual. The icons correspond to the subject
matter of the section. These icons were designed
similar to the familiar international symbols
which identify public facilities such as restrooms
and handicap access. There are several examples
of icons on this page.

PAGE ICONS - The icons at the upper cor­ners of each page correspond to the primary con­tent of each main section of the manual, such as
LP Gas, Electrical, Plumbing, etc. This means
you can flip through the manual either forward or
backward and know exactly which main section
you are looking for just by watching the icons at
the top of the page. This means less paging back
and forth.

We also urge you to read the complete
Chassis Operating Guide provided by the
chassis maker and all other operating infor­mation provided by our equipment suppliers
and manufacturers. This is contained in your

Owner I

NFOCASE

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NFOCASE

This manual should be kept in the vehicle at

all times for personal reference. The operator’s
manual, I
are to be considered permanent components of
this vehicle. They should remain in the vehicle
when sold to provide the next owner with impor­tant safety, operating and maintenance informa­tion.

NOTE: The descriptions, illustrations, and

NFOCASE and chassis operating guide

specifications in this manual were
correct at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to change specifications
or design without notice, and without
incurring obligation to install the same
on products previously manufactured.

CHASSIS OPERATING
GUIDE

Throughout this manual, frequent reference
is made to the chassis operating guide. The chas­sis guide is the operator’s manual provided by the
manufacturer of the chassis on which this motor
home is built (i.e., Ford or Workhorse). Consult
the chassis guide for operating safety and mainte­nance instructions pertaining to the chassis sec­tion of the motor home.

OWNER’S INFOCASE

Your InfoCase contains information supplied
by manufacturers of individual appliances and
equipment installed in your motor home.

Consult this information regarding the opera­tion and care of appliances, accessories and spe­cial equipment.

OPTIONS AND EQUIPMENT

This model is available in several sizes and
floorplans, so accessories and components may
differ slightly between models. Some equipment
described in this manual may not apply to your
coach.

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INTRODUCTION

BEFORE DRIVING

Before sitting in the driver’s seat, always
check around your vehicle to be sure you have
proper clearance for maneuvering. If necessary,
have a passenger help guide you out of a difficult
parking space.

Although your coach features automotive
conveniences like power steering and power
brakes, driving a motor home is different from
driving a car. A motor home is larger and heavier
than an automobile, so it requires more stopping
and passing distance, and more parking and ma­neuvering space than does a car.

Always be aware of the size of your motor
home. The added height of roof air conditioners,
TV antennas or luggage boxes may cause clear­ance problems around some tunnels, canopies
and hanging signs. Know the height of your unit
so you can observe posted clearance limits. Also,
remember that some bridges, old ones in particu­lar, may not support the weight of your motor
home. Know the weight of your unit and observe
any posted weight limits.

Remember: Always use your seat belt and be
sure your passengers do so as well. We also ad­vise making frequent rest stops while traveling to
relieve stress on yourself, your passengers and
your vehicle.

WARRANTY

Your new vehicle is covered by a factory
warranty against defects in material and work­manship. This warranty should be validated im­mediately and returned to the factory by your
dealer. For additional information, see your
“New Vehicle Limited Warranty” included with
this vehicle.

DRINKING AND DRIVING

Winnebago Industries supports the recom­mendations of the Presidential Commission on
Drunk Driving.

· Exercise your good judgment and encourage

others to do the same.

· Know the legal limits and do not exceed

them.

· Also know your personal limits, which may

be lower than the legal limits.

· Should you ever exceed your limits, find al-

ternative transportation; call a cab, ask a

friend to drive you home or call a family

member to come and get you.

SERVICE AND
ASSISTANCE

Your dealer will be glad to provide any addi­tional information you need, as well as answer
any questions you might have about operating the
equipment in your motor home. When it comes to
service, remember that your dealer knows your
vehicle best and is interested in your satisfaction.
Your dealer will provide quality maintenance and
any other assistance that you may require during
your ownership of this vehicle.

If you need warranty repairs while traveling,
however, you may take your motor home to any
Winnebago or Itasca dealership and they will as­sist you.

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The presence of alcohol in significant levels
in the blood increases the probability that the
driver will be involved in an accident.

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 Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Winnebago
Industries, Inc.

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 Winneba­go Industries.

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.

INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL

This label contains vehicle identification and other important reference information. The vehicle cer­tification label is located on the sidewall to the left of the steering wheel, or on the driver’s door. Never
remove or destroy this label.

MANUFACTURED BY

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GAWR:

FRT______ LB______ KG________________ ________________ ______ PSI______ KPA SINGLE
RR. _______ LB______ KG________________ ________________ ______ PSI______ KPA______

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

SERIAL NO. _________________________ VIN______________________________
TYPE ____________________ MODEL ____________________ COLOR__________

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SUITABLE TIRE AND RIM CHOICE COLD INFLATION

EXPLANATION OF DATA

1. Chassis manufacturer.

2. Chassis manufacture date.

3. Month and year of manufacture at Win-

nebago Industries.

4. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Total permis-

sible weight of the vehicle, including driver,

passengers, total cargo carried (including all

liquids) and equipped with all options.

5. Gross Axle Weight Rating: Total permissible

weight allowed for the front, and rear axles

(listed in pounds and kilograms).

6. Suitable Tire Choice: Tires recommended to

meet handling and safety requirements.

When replacing any of the tires on your

vehicle, always replace with a tire that meets

these specifications.

7. Suitable Rim Choice: Wheel rims recom-

INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MANUFACTURED

BY MOTOR CORP.

MONTH AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURE:________
GVWR_______LB _________KG

TIRE RIM PRESSURE

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1

4

7

11

13

8

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10. Serial Number: This is the serial number
assigned to the completed vehicle by Win­nebago Industries.

11. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): This
number identifies the chassis on which the
motor home is built. The 10th digit of the
VIN designates the chassis model year.
(2=2002, 3=2003). This information is use­ful when ordering chassis repair parts.

12. Type: States the NHTSA designated usage
classification for your motor home. MPV
signifies a Multi-purpose Passenger Vehicle.

13. Model: Lists the Winnebago product model
number of your vehicle.

14. Color: Signifies the color code number of the
decor used throughout the vehicle. This
number is necessary for ordering replace­ment cushions, curtains, carpet, etc.

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mended to meet handling and safety require­ments. When replacing any of the rims on
your vehicle, always replace with a rim that
meets these specifications.

8. Cold Inflation Pressure: Inflation pressures
recommended (while Cold) for the tires orig­inally equipped on your vehicle. These pres­sure levels must be maintained to assure
proper handling, safety and fuel economy.

9. Rear Axle Wheel Configuration: Single or
Dual.

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INTRODUCTION

EXTERIOR FEATURE IDENTIFICATION

Actual locations of features depends on coach model and options.

NOTE: Some equipment shown may be optional.

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SECTION 1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and understand all instructions and pre­cautions in this manual before operating your
new motor home.

About Safety Messages Used in This Manual

Throughout this manual, certain items are la­beled Note, Caution, Warning or Danger. These
terms alert you to precautions that may involved
damage to your vehicle or a risk to your personal
safety. Read and follow them carefully.

This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL is
used to draw your attention to issues
which could involved potential personal
injury. This symbol is used throughout
this manual and/or on labels affixed on
or near various equipment in this motor
home.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a directly hazard­ous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious personal
injury.

NOTE: A ‘Note’ is not necessarily safety related
but indicates a recommendation or special point
of information that could assist in understanding
the use or care of a feature item.

The following pages provide safety precau­tions that must be adhered to. These precautions
as well as others that involve possible injury or
damage to equipment are also displayed in the
appropriate areas in this manual.

GENERAL WARNINGS

· Only seats equipped with seat belts are to be

occupied while the vehicle is moving.

· Make sure all passengers have seat belts

fastened in a low and snug position so the
force exerted by the belt in a collision will be
spread across the strong hip area. Pregnant
women should wear a lap-shoulder belt
whenever possible, with the lap belt portion
worn low and snug throughout the
pregnancy.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or seri­ous personal injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in damage
mainly to equipment or property, but
in some cases may also result in
minor or moderate personal injury.

· All movable or swiveling seats should be

placed and locked in forward facing positions
while the vehicle is moving.

· Never let passengers stand or kneel on seats

while the vehicle is moving.

· Sleeping facilities are not to be utilized while

vehicle is moving.

· Examine the escape window and be familiar

with its operation, but do not use except in an
emergency.

• Inspect the fire extinguisher monthly for

proper charge and operating condition. This
should also be done before beginning a vaca­tion or any extended trip.

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DRIVING

heater. They contain carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, colorless and poisonous
gas.

· Do not attempt to adjust the driver’s seat
while the vehicle is moving.

· Do not adjust tilt steering in a moving vehi­cle.

· Do not operate the cruise control on icy or ex­tremely wet roads, winding roads, in heavy
traffic, or in any other traffic situation where
a constant speed cannot be maintained.

· Use care when accelerating or decelerating
on a slippery surface. Abrupt speed changes
can cause skidding and loss of control.

· Driving through water deep enough to wet
the brakes may affect stopping distance or
cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Check
brake operation in a safe area to be sure they
have not been affected. Never operate any ve­hicle if a difference in braking efficiency is
noticeable.

· Adverse weather conditions and extremes in
terrain may affect handling and/or perfor­mance of your vehicle. Refer to your chassis
manual for related information.

FUEL & LP GAS

· Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gas­oline or other flammable liquids inside the
vehicle because a fire or explosion may re­sult. LP gas containers are equipped with
safety valves which relieve excessive pres­sure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.

· Do not fill LP gas container(s) above 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.

· Never use an open flame to test for LP gas
leaks. Replace all protective covers and caps
on LP system after filling. Make sure valve is
closed and door latched securely.

· Never connect natural gas to the LP gas sys­tem.

· When lighting range burners do not turn
burner controls to “On” and allow gas to es­cape before lighting match.

· Portable fuel-burning equipment, including
wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not
be used inside the recreational vehicle. The
use of this equipment inside the recreational
vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation.

· All pilot lights must be extinguished and ap­pliances turned off while refilling the fuel
tank or LP tank.

· Never smoke while refilling vehicle fuel tank
or LP gas tank.

· Avoid inhaling exhaust gases produced by
burned gasoline, diesel fuel or LP gas in
items such as the range, chassis engine, gen­erator engine, refrigerator, furnace and water

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· LP gas regulators must always be installed
with the diaphragm vent facing downward.
Regulators are equipped with a protective
cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces
downward and that the cover is kept in place
to minimize vent blockage which could result
in excessive gas pressure causing fire or ex­plosion.

· The following warning label is located in the
cooking area to remind you to provide an ad­equate supply of fresh air for combustion.

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.

2. Open window

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Unlike large homes, the oxygen supply inside
a recreational vehicle is limited due to its
size. To avoid danger of axphyxiation, pro­vide proper ventilation when using the gas
rangetop or gas oven. It is especially impor­tant that the gas oven and range top not be
used for comfort heating. Danger of asphyxi­ation is greater when these appliances are
used for long periods of time.

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LP gas is present inside the coach. Because LP
gas is heavier than air, the detector is located on
a cabinet face near the floor of the coach.

A green light on the face of the alarm shows

when the unit is active.

LP Gas Alarm

LP GAS LEAKS

The following label is located in the vehicle
near the range area. If you smell gas within the
vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the proce­dures listed.

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL GAS

1. EXTINGUISH ANY OPEN FLAME, 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 CONNECTIONS.

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.

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN

EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY.

LP GAS ALARM

Your coach is equipped with an LP gas detec-

tor which sounds an alarm if an unsafe amount of

If the detector senses LP gas, the alarm will
make a loud, pulsating sound and the red light
will come on. Pressing the “MUTE” button will
stop the alarm for 60 seconds. If there is no more
detectable LP gas, the alarm will stay off. If the
detector still senses LP gas by the end of the 60
second mute mode, the alarm will sound again.

If The Alarm Sounds

If the alarm sounds, do not touch any electrical
switches. Immediately turn off the main LP tank
valve and all LP appliances, open all windows
and roof vents, and leave the coach until the
alarm stops sounding.

If the alarm keeps sounding at regular inter­vals, a leak may be present. Contact your dealer

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or an LP gas service center to have the problem
corrected before using the LP system again.

WARNING

Never use an open flame to test for
gas leaks. When testing for gas line
leaks with a soapy water solution, DO
NOT use a detergent containing
ammonia or chlorine. These sub­stances may generate a chemical
reaction causing corrosion to gas
lines, resulting in dangerous leak con­ditions.

Power Connection

The gas alarm is powered by the coach batter­ies. If the auxiliary battery switch is shut off or
the battery cable is disconnected from the batter­ies, the alarm will not work. The LP gas alarm
circuit breaker or fuse is located on the 12-volt
house electrical load center (breaker panel).

will come on, and in some rare cases the LP alarm
may begin to sound on its own. This condition is
not likely to occur except during storage situa­tions when coach battery charge is not being
restored by the converter charger.

Other Combustible Fumes or Vapors

This alarm is designed to detect the presence
of LP gas, however there are other combustible
fumes or vapors which may be detected by the
sensor. These include: alcohol, liquor, deodor­ants, colognes, perfumes, wine, adhesives, lac­quer, kerosene, gasoline, glues, most all cleaning
agents and the propellants of aerosol cans. Most
are lighter than air in their vapor state and will
only be detected when the area is closed up.
Glues and adhesives may exhaust hydrocarbon
vapors for months after they are applied. They
are easily activated by high temperatures. If you
close up an RV coach on a hot day, the chemicals
used in its construction may be detected for
months after the coach was manufactured.

Further Information

See the manufacturer’s information entitled
“Your LP Gas Detector” in the Owner InfoCase
for further instructions on nuisance alarms and
care and testing of the LP gas detector.

110-Volt Load Center

Because the LP gas alarm is connected direct­ly to the auxiliary battery, it is always drawing a
small amount of current. Even though this current
draw is slight, it could drain the coach battery
during storage periods of 30 days or longer. We
recommend turning the auxiliary battery switch
off or disconnecting the battery cables from the
auxiliary battery during extended storage periods
to avoid discharge.

If the coach batteries become extremely
drained (8.5 volts or less), the amber Low
Voltage/FAULT light on the face of the alarm

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ELECTRICAL

· Careless handling of electrical components
can be fatal. Never touch or use electrical
components or appliances while feet are bare,
while hands are wet, or while standing in wa­ter or on wet ground.

· Improper grounding of the vehicle can cause
personal injury. Do not plug the utility power
cord into an outlet which is not grounded and
do not adapt the plug to connect to a recepta­cle for which it is not designed.

· Do not attach an extension cord to the utility
power cord.

· Be sure that all electrical appliances to be
used contain 3-prong plugs for proper
grounding.

· Avoid overloading electrical circuits. Re­place fuses or circuit breakers with those of
the same size and amperage rating only. Nev­er use a higher rated fuse or breaker.

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FORMALDEHYDE INFORMATION

· Use caution when handling or working near
electrical storage batteries. Always remove
jewelry and wear protective clothing and eye
covering. Avoid creating sparks.

LOADING

· Store or secure all loose items inside the mo­tor home before traveling. Possible over­looked items such as canned goods or small
appliances on the countertop, cooking pans
on the range, or free-standing furniture items
can become dangerous projectiles during a
sudden stop.

· Be aware of GVWR, GAWR and individual
load limit on each tire or set of duals. (See
“Loading the Vehicle” in Section 4.)

· Never load the motor home in excess of the
gross vehicle weight rating or the gross axle
weight rating for either axle.

WARNING

Some components in this vehicle con­tain formaldehyde based adhesives
which may release formaldehyde
fumes into the air for an unknown
period of time until total dissipation
occurs. Individuals who are allergic
to formaldehyde gas fumes may
experience irritation to eyes, ears,
nose and throat. Reaction in infants
may be more severe. Although long
range effects are not well understood,
testing to date has not revealed any
serious health effects in humans at the
level of emission from these prod­ucts.

NOTE: To aid in dissipation, ventilate the vehi-

cle by opening all windows and circulat­ing the air with a fan.

NOTE: Your motor home’s load capacity is des-

ignated by weight, not by volume, so you
cannot necessarily use all available
space when loading your motor home.

MAINTENANCE

· Do not remove the radiator cap while engine
and radiator are still hot. Always check cool­ant level visually at the see-through coolant
reservoir.

· Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by
a jack only.

· Do not mix different construction types of
tires on the vehicle such as radial, bias or belt­ed tires, as vehicle handling may be affected.
Replace tires with exact size, type and load
range.

· Do not attempt to start the vehicle by hot wir­ing.

CARBON MONOXIDE
WARNING

WARNING

Avoid inhaling exhaust gases, as they
contain carbon monoxide, which is a
colorless, odorless and poisonous gas.

If you suspect that exhaust fumes are entering
the passenger compartment, have the cause deter­mined and corrected as soon as possible. If you
must drive under these conditions, drive only
with ALL WINDOWS FULLY OPENED.

The best protection against carbon monoxide
entry into the vehicle body is a properly main­tained engine exhaust and ventilation system. It is
recommended that the exhaust system and body
be inspected by a qualified motor home service
center.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

· Each time the vehicle is raised for an oil
change.

· Whenever a change in the sound of the ex­haust system is noticed.

· Whenever the exhaust system, underbody or
rear of the vehicle is damaged.

To allow proper operation of the vehicle’s
ventilation system, keep front ventilation inlet
grill clear of snow, leaves or other obstructions at
all times. DO NOT OCCUPY A PARKED
VEHICLE WITH ENGINE RUNNING FOR
AN EXTENDED PERIOD.

Do not run engine in confined areas, such as a
garage, except to move vehicle in or out of area.
When vehicle is stopped in an UNCONFINED
area with the engine running for any more than a
short period, adjust heating or cooling system to
force outside air into the vehicle as follows:

1. Set fan to medium or high speed and vent

control to air.

2. On vehicles equipped with air conditioning,

set fan to medium or high speed and set con­trol to obtain maximum vent air.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Monthly Testing

Press the TEST button on the face of the alarm
periodically (at least monthly) to check the func­tion of the alarm and condition of the battery. If
the alarm begins to beep every few seconds, the
battery may be weak and need replacement.
(Press the TEST button to be sure before replac­ing the battery. If the alarm sounds, the battery
may still be okay. If the alarm still beeps every
few seconds, check the smoke detector also. The
“low battery” warning beep is similar on many
alarm devices, so the origin of this electronic
sound can be deceiving.)

Rear windows should be closed while driving
to avoid drawing dangerous exhaust gases into
the vehicle.

CARBON MONOXIDE
ALARM

Your coach is equipped with a carbon monox­ide (CO) alarm located on the ceiling in the bed­room area. The CO alarm is powered by a 9-volt
battery and has a sensor that is designed to detect
toxic carbon monoxide gas fumes resulting from
incomplete combustion of fuel. It will detect CO
gas from any combustion source such as the fur­nace, gas range/oven, water heater, refrigerator,
chassis engine, and electric generator engine.

Further Information

Please read the information provided by the
manufacturer, which is included in your Owner
InfoCase. It includes information on precautions,
operational testing, and battery/sensor replace­ment.

EMERGENCY EXITS
Pop-Out Rear Escape Window

Your motor home is equipped with an emer­gency exit window in the rear of the vehicle
which functions as an escape exit in an emergen­cy situation.

To open, pull on the red plastic loop at the bot­tom of the window until the rubber cord is com­pletely removed. This allows the window to be
pushed out.

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Instructions for removal are also located on a

RED LOOP

label on the glass for quick reference and for pas­sengers who may not be familiar with the exit.
Never removed or destroy this label.

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Lift latch handles upward to open.

Thermal Rear Escape Window

WARNING

Use emergency window for emer­gency exit only. Do not test for proper
operation.

If the cord is released by accident, but the
glass remains in place, the cord can be replaced
using a blunt instrument, preferably one made of
plastic. We suggest you contact your dealer for
assistance.

WARNING

Use care when exiting emergency
window, as broken glass may be
present in the exit area.

Swing-Out Rear Escape Window

(Optional Thermal Glass)

The rear thermal glass escape window is se­cured by two red safety latches at the bottom of
the window.

To open, lift both latches up and toward the
center of the window, then push outward near the
bottom of the window.

Instructions for opening are also located near
the latches for quick reference and for passengers
who may not be familiar with the exit. Never re­move or destroy this label.

WARNING

This window should be kept closed
while driving to avoid drawing dan­gerous exhaust gases into the vehicle.

Using Slider Windows As Emergency
Exits

Most slider windows along the side of the mo­tor home can also be used as emergency exits,
should the need arise. To use the windows as ex­its, first slide the window open, then slide the
screen open.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A dry chemical fire extinguisher is located
near the floor by the side entrance door.

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We recommend that you become thoroughly
familiar with the operating instructions displayed
on the side of the fire extinguisher or in the infor­mation supplied in your Motor Home Operations
Manual binder.

We also recommend that you inspect the fire
extinguisher for proper charge at least once a
month in accordance with National Fire Protec­tion Association (NFPA) recommendations as
stated on the label.

If the charge is insufficient, the fire extin­guisher must be replaced.

WARNING

Press button to test

Smoke Alarm

Do not test the fire extinguisher by
discharging it. Partial discharge can
cause leakage of pressure or contents
which would render the unit inopera­tive when needed. When using the
fire extinguisher, aim the spray at the
base of the fire.

SMOKE ALARM

Your motor home is equipped with a smoke
alarm located on the ceiling in the galley area.
This alarm meets U.L. Standard 217 and NFPA
Standard 74 for operation of smoke detection
devices.

1. The smoke alarm should be tested for correct

operation each time the vehicle is brought
out of storage, before each trip, and at least
once a week during motor home use. To test
the electronics, firmly depress the button. To
test that smoke reaches the sensor, blow
smoke in a careful, fire-safe manner into
your smoke alarm.

2. Your smoke alarm will not work without
power. Never remove the battery to quiet the
alarm. When your smoke alarm “beeps”
about once a minute the battery is weak.
Install a new battery immediately. Be sure to
use only batteries specified in manual or on
unit. Test unit after installing a new battery.

3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your
smoke alarm once a month.

4. Do not open the smoke alarm or try to repair
it. For replacement information see warranty
in Owner’s Manual.

5. Smoke alarms have technical limitations and
may not respond in all situations. FIRE PRE­VENTION is your best safeguard.

See your Owner Infocase for further informa-

tion.

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(See also Safety Precautions, Section 1 of this

manual.)

NOTE: See your Ford or Workhorse chassis

operator's guide for information on
starting the engine, operating the trans­mission, steering column controls de­scriptions of instrument gauges and
other chassis related information.

Some items described in this section may
be optional or unavailable on your
coach.

BEFORE ENTERING YOUR
VEHICLE

Before entering your vehicle, there are a few
recommended procedures that will aid in your
driving safety and equipment.

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WARNING

The engine should be shut off unless
specifically required for a certain pro­cedure.

Transmission must be in P (Park) and
park brake applied while performing
any checks or adjustments.

7. Unhook and store sewer and water supply
hoses.

8. Retract step.

9. Be sure that all of your cargo is secured in
event of a sudden stop or an accident.

10. Check around your vehicle in all directions
to assure that you have proper clearance.

11. Lower TV antenna and/or satellite dish.

12. Disconnect and store shoreline.

1. Be sure that the windows, mirrors and light
lenses are clean and unobstructed.

2. Make sure all exterior lights operate prop­erly.

3. Check tires for proper cold inflation pres­sures and inspect for any unusual wear.

4. Check wheel lug nuts for tightness.

5. Look beneath the vehicle for noticeable fluid
leakage.

6. Check fluid levels and fill if necessary. This
includes engine oil, transmission fluid, cool­ant, brake fluid, power steering fluid and
windshield washer solvent.

WARNING

Before driving your vehicle, be sure
you have read the entire operator’s
manual and that you understand your
vehicle’s equipment completely and
how to use the equipment safely.

BEFORE DRIVING YOUR
VEHICLE

Before preparing to drive your vehicle, here
are a few recommended procedures that will add
to your driving safety and comfort.

1. Be sure that you adjust the interior and exte-

rior rear view mirrors to your driving prefer­ence.

2. Adjust the driver's seat for proper distance

from foot pedals and steering wheel to allow
for safety and ease in controlling your vehi­cle.

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3. Place front seats in the forward facing posi­tion.

4. Be sure to fasten all safety belts to fit you
comfortably, but tight enough to obtain the
full safety of the belts.

5. Make sure all doors are completely shut and
locked. When the doors are shut and locked,
there is less chance of the doors flying open
in event of an accident. It also prevents unin­tentional opening of doors and keeps intrud­ers out of your vehicle.

6. Check to see that all gauges are operating
properly.

7. Check the fuel level in the vehicle.

8. Be certain that the fire extinguisher is fully
charged and secure in its mounting bracket.

CAUTION

Be sure hood and all compartment
doors are latched securely before
driving vehicle

KEYS

WARNING

Modern fuel systems may build up
pressure within the tank as the gaso­line warms during use or in hot weath­er.

Under certain conditions, sudden
release of this pressure when remov­ing the gasoline cap can spray gaso­line from the fuel fill opening,
causing a possible hazard.

GASOLINE FUEL FILL

REMOVING THE FUEL CAP

When removing the gasoline cap, slowly ro­tate it only far enough to allow pressure to re-
lease. After any "hissing" sounds stop, continue
removing the cap.

FILLING THE TANK

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Allow gasoline

to pump into the tank until the auto-shutoff valve
in the fuel pump nozzle stops the flow of fuel,
indicating a full tank. This provides a pre-deter­mined vapor space at the top of the tank to allow
for expansion of the gasoline.

Your motor home is supplied with several sets
of keys. In addition to the chassis manufacturer's
ignition key, you receive keys for the entrance
door and exterior compartment doors.

Each set of keys has an identification number,
either a small metal tag or stamped into the key
head. Record these numbers and keep them in a
safe place. In case keys are lost or stolen, your
dealer or a locksmith can provide you with dupli­cate keys or modify the locks.

FUEL SELECTION

Refer to your chassis operating guide for the
manufacturer's recommendations on proper fuel
selection.

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CAUTION

Continuing to fill above this level
may cause damage to the fuel/evapo­rative emission system.

Chassis Fuel Tank .............75 gal.

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REPLACEMENT FUEL CAPS

To protect gasoline system from excessive
pressure or vacuum, or from sudden pressure, re­place lost caps with caps of the same design
available from your dealer.

STARTING AND
STOPPING ENGINE

Refer to your chassis operating guide for the
manufacturer's recommendations on starting and
stopping the engine.

Brake-Shift Interlock (Workhorse Chassis)

Workhorse chassis are equipped with a brake­shift interlock safety feature. The shift lever can­not be moved from the Park position unless the
ignition is ON and the service brake pedal is
pressed.

PARKING BRAKES

27 ft. Models on Workhorse Chassis
30 ft. & 33 ft. Models on Ford Chassis

The parking brake pedal is located to the left
of the service brake pedal.

To set the parking brake, press the service
brake pedal firmly with your right foot while you
apply the parking brake with your left foot. The
BRAKE warning light will go on as soon as you
start to press the parking brake pedal. The brake
will not prevent the vehicle from moving unless
you push it down firmly and fully. Remove your
foot from the service brake pedal and make sure
there is no vehicle movement.

To release the parking brake, apply the service
brake with your right foot and hold the parking
brake pedal down with your left foot while you
pull the release lever. The release lever is located
above the brake pedal.

Never drive your vehicle with the parking
brake set as this will reduce parking brake effec­tiveness and cause excessive wear.

NOTE: Parking brakes may also be applied by

pulling outward on a large, diamond­shaped knob on the dash to the right of
the steering column. Push the knob in to
release the parking brakes.

HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS

See chassis manual or "Instrument Panels" in
this section for location of hazard flasher switch.
See also Section 3 for further operating informa­tion.

ENTRANCE DOOR LOCK
AND HANDLE

The entrance door may be opened by
pulling the door handle outward. When the door
is locked, neither the inside nor the outside door
handle can be operated. It can be locked and un­locked from the outside of the vehicle by insert­ing the key into the lock and turning.

Deadbolt Lock

Door Lock

Entrance Door Handle - Outside

To lock the door from inside, rotate the lock
levers as indicated. The deadbolt lock is for add­ed security and should be used as a security night
lock.

PARKING BRAKE (30 ft. & 33 ft. Models on
Workhorse Chassis)

This chassis is equipped with an automati­cally applied parking brake that actuates when
the shift lever is moved to the Park position.

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Deadbolt

Door Handle Lock

Entrance Door Handle - Inside

Press lever to separate screen door from main
entrance door

ELECTRIC ENTRANCE
STEP

The power switch for the electric entrance step
is located to the left of the main entry door as you
enter the coach.

Screen Door Latch - Inside

Lubricate the locks periodically with graphite

to maintain good working condition.

CAUTION

When releasing security night lock,
be sure to retract bolt before opening
door latch to prevent drag on bolt pin.
Instruct all passengers in operation of
this door catch system as well as
emergency exit window.

NOTE: Keys should always be removed when

leaving the vehicle. Since doors can be
locked without keys, make sure they have
been removed from the ignition before
locking the driver's compartment.

Automatic Mode (Operates with Door)

With the Power Switch in the On position the
step is in Automatic Mode. This means it will
extend and retract automatically whenever the
door is opened or closed. This is done by means
of a magnetic door switch attached to the lower
hinged edge of the screen door section of the
entrance doors. The steps will extend when the
screen door is opened, and retract when the
screen door is closed. With the power switch in
the Off position the step can be kept in the ex­tended or retracted position as described below.

Stationary Extended Mode

To keep the step in the extended position:

• turn the Power Switch to On,

• open the screen door to extend the step,

• then turn the Power Switch to Off.

The step will now stay extended whether the
door is opened or closed. This position is normal­ly used when parked at a campsite or whenever
people are going to be entering and exiting the
vehicle frequently.

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Stationary Retracted Mode

To keep the step in the retracted position:

• turn the Power Switch to On,

• close the screen door to extend the step,

• then turn the Power Switch to Off.
The step will now stay retracted when the

screen door is open or closed. This position is
normally used where an exterior step is not re­quired or to avoid damage to the setp, such as
when parked near a high curb or similar object.

Automatic Retraction Feature

The coach is equipped with a step retraction

feature that retracts the step automatically when
the Ignition Switch key is turned to either the On
or Start position regardless of whether the Step
Power Switch is On or Off. This feature is stan­dard and is installed to prevent injury or damage
which may be caused by an extended step when
the vehicle is moving. An associated feature is
the “Last Out Feature”. This feature extends the
step when the screen door is opened after the
ignition switch has been turned to either the On
or Start position.

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SEATS

The driver and co-pilot seats may be indepen­dently adjusted to suit individual preference. To
move the seat forward or backward, lift the slide
release paddle, located on the side of the seat, and
exert slight body pressure in the direction de­sired.

The seats may be swiveled to provide easy en­trance and exit. The swivel feature also allows
the seats on some models to be turned toward the
living area for additional seating while the unit is
parked.

To swivel the seats: Lift the release lever, lo­cated on the side of the seat, and rotate seat. The
seats are designed to lock only when returned to
the forward facing position.

To recline the seats: Lift the reclining lever,
lean back to desired incline and release the lever.
To return to the upright position, lift the lever and
lean body forward. Allow the seat to return to the
desired position and release the lever.

Lift to Recline

WARNING

Do not use steps unless it is fully
extended.

Do Not Stand on step when vehicles
ignition switch is turned to either the
“On” or “Start” position. The step
will automatically retract, which may
cause personal injury. Always
remember to retract the step before
moving the vehicle.

For additional information on the step, see the

step manufacturer’s operators manual included in
your Owners InfoCase.

Lift to Swivel Lift to Slide

Driver Seat - Aisle Side

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Lift to Slide Lift to Swivel

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2

SEAT BELTS

Passenger Seat - Aisle Side

(Recline lever on opposite side)

WARNING

Do not adjust driver’s seat while vehi­cle is in motion.

After adjusting seat, always use body
pressure to make sure slide and
swivel locking mechanism have
engaged.

ARM REST ADJUSTMENT

The driver and co-pilot seat armrests may be
adjusted to rest at two different positions as
shown.

Seats intended for occupancy while the vehi­cle is in motion are equipped with seat belts for
the protection of the driver and passengers.

Lap Belts

The lap belts must be worn as low as possible
and fit snugly across the hip area. Always sit
erect and well back into the seat. To gain full pro­tection of the safety belt, never let more than one
person use the same safety belt at any one time,
and do not let the safety belts become damaged
by pinching them in the doors or in the seat mech­anism. After any serious accident, any seat belts
which were in use at the time should be replaced.

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2

1

1. PULL TO TIGHTEN.

2. TONGUE.

3. PUSH TO RELEASE.

Position 1 - Raise armrest, push in toward seat,
and lower into position. This position would gen­erally be used when the seat is in the upright po­sition.

Position 2 - Raise armrest, pull outward from
seat, and lower into position. You may wish to
use this position when you recline the seat.

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Adjustment: To lengthen belt, turn tongue at a
right angle to belt and pull to desired length. To
shorten, pull loose end of belt.

To Fasten: Be sure belt is not twisted. Grasp
each part of the belt assembly and push tongue
into buckle. Adjust to a snug fit by pulling the
loose end away from the tongue.