AML Motor Home User manual

Motor Home
Owner’s Manual
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 1
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Table Of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Information In This Manual .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Chassis Operating Guide ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Owner’s Infocase ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Options And Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Before Driving...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Service and Assistance ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Exterior Feature Identification –Class C Motor Homes....................................................................................................................................... 8
Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
General Warnings .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Driving............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Fuel & LP Gas ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
LP Gas Leaks ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
LP gas alarm...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Electrical.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Loading............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Formaldehyde Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Carbon Monoxide Warning ............................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Fire Extinguisher.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Smoke Alarm ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Before entering your vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Before Driving Your Vehicle ............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Motor home Keys ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Fuel Selection .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Gasoline Fuel Fill ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Parking Brake .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Hazard Warning Lights..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Door Locks And Handles................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Entrance Door Lock and Handle ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Driver Compartment Door Lock .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Entrance Steps................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Manual Step....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Seats ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Lap Belts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Lap-Shoulder Belts ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Seat Belt Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Child Restraints ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Mirrors............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Steering Column Controls................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Comfort Controls - Auto Air Conditioner/Heater............................................................................................................................................... 21
Radio/Cd Player............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Slide out Room –Optional................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
To Extend SlideOut Room: ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
To Retract Slide-Out Room: ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
If Slideout Room Will Not Operate (Trouble-shooting) ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Slideout Room Extension Emergency Crank-In Procedure ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Hazard Warning Flasher ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
If You Get A Flat Tire ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Spare Tire Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Motor Home Jacking And Tire Changing Procedure ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
Tire Changing Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Wheel Nuts ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Recovery Towing ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Jump Starting .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Connecting Jumper Cables ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Connecting A Battery Charger ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Engine Overheat .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

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Loading The Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Front Axle Tire Alignment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Weighing Your Loaded Vehicle ......................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Maximum Occupancy ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Roof Loading.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Car Or Trailer Towing ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Pre-Travel Check List ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Travel Tips......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Severe Weather Information .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Mountain Driving ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Climbing A Hill ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Descending A Hill ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Campsite Set-Up .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Leveling............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Blocking............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy....................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Humidity And Condensation ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
LP Gas Supply .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Safe Use Of The Lp Gas System ........................................................................................................................................................................ 38
How LP Gas Works ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
LP Tank System ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Refilling LP Tank .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Air In The LP Gas Tank ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Travel With LP Gas........................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Regulator......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
LP Gas Leaks.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Winter Use Of Lp Gas ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
110-Volt Ac System.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
External Power Cord (Shoreline) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Power Center ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Converter Charger ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Thermal Breaker ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
110-Volt Circuit Breakers ................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
110-Volt Receptacles (Outlets) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ...................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Auxiliary 110-Volt Generator Optional ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Starting and Stopping the Generator .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Basic Generator Operation: Starting: .................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Stopping:........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
12-Volt DC System ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
12-Volt House Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
Fuse Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Battery Information ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Chassis Battery Access ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Auxiliary (House) Battery Access ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Battery Condition Meter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Fresh Water System ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Fresh Water Tank Filling Procedures: ............................................................................................................................................................... 52
Water Pump ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Water Pump Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
Initial Start-Up ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Disinfecting Fresh Water Systems On Recreation Vehicles................................................................................................................................................... 53
External Water Supply (“City Water”) ................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Shower Valve Pressure Bleed-Off ..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Waste Water System (Holding Tanks) .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
Dumping Holding Tanks ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Using On-Site Sewer Hook-Ups .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Holding Tank Level Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55
Water Line & Tank Drain Valves ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Water System Winterization Valve ................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Refrigerator ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Leveling............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

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Start-Up Instruction –Gas Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
Start-Up Instructions –Auto Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Start-Up Instructions –Manual Mode.................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
AUTO and MANUAL Modes –Gas Operation Only ............................................................................................................................................................... 59
Backup Operating System (“BOS”) ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Humidity –Storage Switch ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Operating Tips .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Further Information ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Refrigerator Compartment (Exterior) .............................................................................................................................................................. 60
To Open: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
To Close: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
Range And Oven .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Microwave Oven .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 62
Range Hood ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Wall Mounted Monitor Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Water And Holding Tank Levels.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Water Pump Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Battery Condition Meter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Water Heater Switch .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Water Heater ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Direct Ignition Models ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Water Heater Pressure-Temperature Relief Valve ............................................................................................................................................ 64
Water Heater By-Pass Valve............................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Lp Gas Furnace ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Start Up:............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
To Shut Down: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Tv Antenna - Optional ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Cable Tv-Hook-Up ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Fresh Water Toilet ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Flushing The Toilet ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Important “Don’ts”............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Cleaning The Toilet ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Power Roof Vent –Bath Area ........................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Slider Windows ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Night Pleated Window Shades ......................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Tension Adjustment: .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Preserving Shape:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Roof .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Underbody......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Exterior.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Care of Stripes and Decals ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Interior............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Upholstery, Carpeting And Draperies .................................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Carpet Care & Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Upholstery ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Spots and Stains ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Vinyl Fabrics ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Draperies, Curtains and Bedspreads ................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Vinyl Wallboard................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Tables And Countertops ................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Stainless Steel Sink ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
Range And Refrigerator ................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Bathroom......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Doors And Windows......................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Vehicle Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Chassis Service & Maintenance........................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Engine Access .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Engine Cooling System....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Tires 72
Suspension Alignment And Tire Balance ........................................................................................................................................................... 73
Windshield Washers And Wipers ...................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Lights .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Automotive 12-Volt Fuses And Circuit Breakers................................................................................................................................................ 73
Awning Installation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Preparing Vehicle For Storage ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

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Cold Weather Storage Procedure (Winterizing) .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Removal From Storage....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

INTRODUCTION
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 instruction and
precautions in this manual before operating your
new motor home.
Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled
NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING. These terms
alert you to precautions that can involve risk to
your vehicle or to your personal safety. Read and
follow them carefully.
Information In This Manual
Products and components in Adventurer Camper’s
may change without notice. This manual is
intended to be a guide only. Please refer to the
individual component instructions and warranties
in your information package.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Adventurer motor home, which has been carefully
designed, engineered and quality built by
Adventurer Manufacturing Ltd.
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 should be kept in the vehicle at all
times for personal reference. The operator’s
manual chassis operating guides 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: We reserve the right to change specifications
or design without notice, and without incurring
obligation to install the same on products
previously manufactured.

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Chassis Operating Guide
Throughout this manual, frequent reference is
made to the vehicle 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., Chevrolet or Ford, etc.).
Consult the chassis guide for operating safety and
maintenance instructions pertaining to the chassis
section of the motor home.
Owner’s Infocase
Your Owners Package 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 floor
plans, so accessories and components may differ
slightly between models. Some equipment
described in this manual may not apply to your
coach.
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 a car does.
Always be mindful 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.
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, you
may take your motor home to any Adventurer
dealership and they will assist you.
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.
EXTERIOR FEATURE
IDENTIFICATION –CLASS C
MOTOR HOMES
Typical model shown for illustration purposes only.
Actual location of features depends on your model
and option combinations.

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1. Roof Access Ladder
2. Assist Handle
3. TV Antenna
4. Refrigerator Vent
5. Roof Air Conditioner
6. Porch Light
7. LP Gas Tank Access
8. Storage
Compartment*
9. 110-Volt Outlet
10. Refrigerator Access
11. Storage
Compartment
12. Underbed Storage
Compartment
13. Water Heater
Access*
14. Furnace
Intake/Exhaust*
15. Range Hood Vent
16. City Water
Connection
17. Water Tank Fill
Door
18. Sewage Drain
Hose Storage
19. Sewage Drain
Location
20. Storage
Compartment
21. Auxiliary Generator
Compartment
NOTE:
Some equipment shown may be optional
*Coach battery compartment on some models
**Also cable TV hook-up on some models
*CAUTION: Be careful. These features may
become HOT while water heater or furnace are in
use.

Safety Concerns and Precautions