FLEETWOOD RV American Dream 1999 User manual
1999
©
1998
by
Fleetwood Enterprises,
Inc.
All
rights
reserved.
No
part of
this
publication
may
be
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transmitted
in
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or
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means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or
by
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or
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from
Fleetwood Enterprises,
Inc.
AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION
The association
of
AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN DREAM,
AMERICANTRADITION
and
LIMITED
Motorcoach Owners
WELCOME TO
THE
WORLD OF AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIA-
TION!
We
canappreciatehowmuchyou areenjoyingyournewcoachbecause
we, too, own EAGLES, DREAMS, TRADITIONS AND LIMITEDS -and
we
invite you to join us.
Whyshould you join?Because it's fun, that's why. Thereis camaraderie in
meeting other owners and, with all due modesty,
we're
a darn nice bunch!
Thereare also rallies, a newsletter, and regional chapters covering most
of
the
USA.
AMERICAN COACHASSOCIATION was formed to encourage camara-
derie and the exchange
of
information not only among members but with the
manufacturer as well. It is not sponsored by Fleetwood Motor homes.
AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION holds rallies twice a year in areas
that are interesting and /
or
scenic. Fun and informative, they feature brief
seminars to entertain you
or
keep you informed about your coach; opportuni-
ties to seeideas that owners haveincorporated in their coaches; optional tours
and activities; the 'latest info" from Fleetwood's American Coach Division;
and new coaches displayed by dealers.
AMERICAN COACHASSOCIATION members also receive a newsletter
which gives information on upcoming rallies and news from the regional
chapters, including information on theirrallies. And
of
course, new members
are always recognized and welcomed in the newsletter.
Regional chapters foster fun and friendship among owners in a specific
area. Members
of
AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION from outside the
area are invited to participate in a chapter's rally
if
they happen to be in that
area,
or
you may even
join
more than one chapter.
So what does it cost to jointhis elite group?A mere pittance! Initiation fee
is $14 and annual membership is $36, prorated from JULY (see enclosed
application). Now you too, can be a member
of
AMERICAN COACH
ASSOCIATION
-just
fill outthe application and send it with yourcheck to
the address shown on the form.
Allkiddingaside, wereally wouldliketo have youjoinourgroup.We know
you're enjoying your elegant new coach and
we'll
look forward to getting
acquainted
..
Sincerely, AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
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MAP OF FLEETWOOD'S DECATUR, INDIANA FACILITIES
A = PLANT #44 MOTOR HOME (EAGLE, DREAM, TRADITION, DISCOVERY, VISION)
B = PLANT #52 MOTOR HOME (STORM, FLAIR, MONTARA, WALKABOUT, RALLEY, SEARCHER,
C·SPORT, AND CHEVROLET FLYER)
C = AMERICAN COACH SERVICE CENTER WITH OVERNIGHTPARKING
(EAGLE. DREAM, TRADITION. FLYERS, LIMITED)
D = PLANT
#91
REGIONAL SERVICE CENTER
(ALL OTHER FLEETWOOD MOTOR HOMES)
E = PLANT 343 GOLDSHIELD FIBERGLASS
A
BELLMONT
HIGHSCHOOL
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION
"The Association for AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN DREAM,
AMERICANTRADITION &LIMITED Motorcoach owner's"
Date:
________
_
(Please fill
in
your name as you want it
to
appear on a badge)
OWNERS LAST NAME
________
FIRST NAME
_______
_
CO-OWNERS LAST NAME
_______
FIRST NAME
_______
_
MAILING ADDRESS
___________
CITY
_______
_
STATE
_____
_ ZIP
____
_
(CHECK ONE)
AMERICAN EAGLE
AMERICAN TRADITION
(FlLLIN)
PHONE
________
__
AMERICAN DREAM
LIMITED
MODEL
__
_ YEAR
__
_ LlC#
_____
_ STATE
___
_
DUES: Use this chart
to
determine your dues according
to
month joined.
JULy
$36.00
AUG $33.00
. SEPT $30.00
OCT $27.00
NOVEMBER $24.00
__
DECEMBER $21.00
__
JANUARY $18.00
__
FEBRUARY $15.00
__
MARCH $12.00
APRIL $9.00
MAY
JUNE
$6.00
$3.00
INITIATION FEE $14.00
TOTAL PAID
Membership in AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION is confined to owners
of
FLEETWOOD
AMERICAN
EAGLE.
AMERICAN
DREAM.
AMERICAN
TRADITION
and
LIMITED
MOTORCOACHES. Please complete this form and mail with your check payable
to:
AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION
Membership Chairman
P.O. Box 1418
Sarasota. FL 34230
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LIMITED ONE-YEARffHREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FOR
MOTOR
HOMES
MANUFACTURED
BY
SUBSIDIARIES
OF
FLEETWOOD
ENTERPRISES,
INC.
SOLD
IN
THE
UNITED
STATES
AND
CANADA
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your
new
motor
home,
including
the
structure,
plumbing,
healing
and
electrical
systems,
and
all
appliances
and
equipment
installed
by
the
manufacturer,
Is
warranted under normal
use
to
be
free
from
manufacturing detects
in
material or workmanship. Defecls
or
damage
to
paint. graphics, exterior materials,
upholstery or other appearance items that may occur prior
to
delivery
are
usually corrected
dunng
the
inspection process al
the
manufacturing plant or
the
dealership.
The
warranty
extends
to
the
first retail purchaser
and
his
Iransferee(s)
and
begins
on
the
date
of
original
retail
delivery or
the
date
the
motor home
is
first
placed
Into
service
as
a
rental,
commercial
or
demonstrator
unit
(whichever
occurs
first).
The
warranty
extends
for
the
following
periods:
1.
For
all
defects
(other
than
structural)
the
warranty
extends
for
a period
of
one
year
from
such
date
or
until
the
unit
has
received
15.000
IOlal
miles
of
use
as
determined
by
the
mileage
shown
on
Ihe
odometer
(whichever
occurs
first).
2.
For
structural
defects,
3
years;
structural
defects
are
limited
to
the
following:
roof
structure,
sub·
floor
structure,
exterior
walls,
Interior
waUs
and
ceilings.
Written
notice
of
defects
must
be
given
to
the
selling
dealer
or
manufacturer
not
later
than
ten
(10)
days
after
the
expiration
of
the
warranty
period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The
owner
Is
responsible
for
normal
maintenance
as
described
in
the
Owner's
Manual;
however,
minor
adjustments
(such
as
adjustments
to
the
interior
or
exterior
doors,
LP
regulator
pressure,
cabinet
latches,
TV
antenna
control,
etc.)
will
be
performed
by
the
dealer
during
the
first
90
days
of
warranty
coverage.
Thereafter.
such
adjustments
are
the
responsibility
of
the
owner
as
normal
maintenance
unless
required
as
a
direct
result
01
repair
or
replacement
of
a
defective
part
under
this
warranty.
If a
problem
occurs
which
the
owner
believes
Is
covered
by
this
warranty.
the
owner
shall
contact
the
selling
dealer,
or
other
authorized
dealer,
giving
him
sufficient
Information
10
resolve
the
matter.
The
owner
shall
deliver
the
motor
home
to
the
dealer
or
manufacturing
plant
location
for
warranty
service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By
agreement
'Nith
the
manufacturer,
the
dealer
Is
obligated
to
maintain
the
molar
home
prior
to
retail
sale,
to
perform
a
detailed
pradelivery
Inspection
and
to
repair
or
replace
any
parts
necessary
to
correct
defects
In
matena.1
or
woOOnanshlp.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If
the
dealer
Is
unable
or
unwiUlng
to
resolve
a
problem
which
the
owner
Is
convinced
Is
covered
by
the
warranty,
he
should
contact
the
manufacturing
ptant
at
the
address
listed
below
and
provide
the
manufacturer
with
a
deSCription
In
writing
of
the
problem
and
attempts
made
to
resolve
it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon
receipt
of
noUce
of
a
claim,
where
the
dealer
was
unable
or
unwilling
to
resolve
the
problem,
the
manufacturing
plant
will
repair
Or
replace
any
parts
necessary
to
correct
defects
in
malerial
or
workmanship
or
will
take
other
appropriate
action
as
may
be
required.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If
the
representatives
of
the
manufacturing
plant
are
unable
to
resolve
the
problem
and
the
owner
is
convinced
that
it
is
covered
by
the
warranty.
the
owner
should
ca!l
the
toll·lree
number
listed
below
to
describe
the
problem
and
the
attempts
made
to
resolve
It.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
BY
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRAN1Y
DOES
NOT
COVER'
1.
THE
AUTOMOTIVE
SYSTEM
(INCLUDING
THE
CHASSIS
AND
DRIVE
TRAIN).
TIRES
AND
BATIERIES.
WHICH
ARE
COVERED
BY
THE
SEPARATE
WARRANTIES
OF
THE
RESPECTIVE
MANUFACruRERS
OF
THESE
COMPONENTS.
2.
DEFECTS
CAUSED
BY
OR
RELATED
TO,
A.
ABUSE.
MISUSE. NEGLIGENCE
OR
ACCIDENT;
B.
FAILURE TO COMPLY
WITH
INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED
IN
THE
OWNER'S
MANUAL;
C.
ALTERATION
OR
MODIFICATION
OF
THE
MOTOR
HOME;
D.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
(SALT.
HAIL.
CHEMICALS
IN
THE
ATMOSPHERE.
ETC.)
3.
NORMAL DETERIORATION
DUE
TO
WEAR
OR
EXPOSURE.
SUCH
AS
FADING
OF
FABRICS
OR
DRAPES.
CARPET
WEAR.
ETC.
4.
NORMAL
MAINTENANCE
AND
SERVICE
ITEMS.
SUCH
AS
LIGHT
BULBS.
FUSES.
WIPER
BLADES.
LUBRICANTS.
ETC.
5.
MOTOR
HOMES
ON
WHICH
THE
ODOMETER
READING
HAS
BEEN
ALTERED.
6.
TRANSPORTATION TO
AND
FROM
DEALER
OR
MANUFACTURING
PLANT LOCATION.
LOSS
OFTIME.INCONVENIENCE. COMMERCIAL
LOSS.
LOSS
OF
USE.
TOWING
CHARGES.
BUS
FARES.
VEHICLE
RENTAL.
INCIDENTAL
CHARGES
SUCH
AS
TELEPHONE CALLS
OR
HOTEL BILLS.
OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
SOME
STATES
DO
NOT
ALLOW
THE
EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
SO
THE
ABOVE
LIMITATION
OR
EXCLUSION
MAY
NOT
APPLY
TO
YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIAC
LEGAL
RIGKTS, AND
YOU
MAY ALSO HAYE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATETO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESEHTAnON
OR
WARRANTY MADE BY ANY DEALER
OR
OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE
EXPRESSl.Y
SET
FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
Brand
Name;
_______________
_
Model;
__________
_
Serial
No.
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FOR
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
ASSISTANCE:
Fleetwood'sAmerican Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46773
Service (800) 435-7345
Pans (800) 344-3245
Fax (219) 728-2951
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
(800) 322-8216
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Ourforest product suppliers
have
advised
that
urea-formaldehyde
is
used
in
the
production
of
particle
board,
hardwood
plywood
or paneling which they
supply
us
and
which
we
utilize
in
our
finished
product.
These
suppliers
have
requested
that
we
communicate
this
to
our
customers.
For
your information,
we
are
reproducing
samples
of
statements which
have
been
provided
to
us
by
our suppliers.
WARNING:
THIS
PRODUCT
IS
MANUFACTURED
WITH
UREA-FORM-
ALDEHYDE
RESIN.
FORMALDEHYDE
VAPOR
MAY
IN
SOME
PEOPLE
CAUSE
HEADACHES,
EYE,
NOSE
AND
THROAT
IRRITATION,
AND
AGGRAVATION
OF
ALLERGIES
AND
RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS,
SUCH
AS
ASTHMA.
PROPER
VENTILATION
SHOULD
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
SUCH
PROBLEMS.
Champion
International
Corporation
WARNING:
IRRITANT:
THIS
PRODUCT
CONTAINS
A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE
RESIN
AND
MAY
RELEASE
FORMALDEHYDE
VAPORS
IN
LOW
CONCENTRATIONS.
FORMALDEHYDE
CAN
BE
IRRITATING
TO
THE
EYES
AND
UPPER
RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM
OF
ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE
PERSONS
SUCH
AS
THOSE
WITH
ALLERGIES
OR
RESPIRATORY
AILMENTS.
USE
WITH
ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
IF
SYMPTOMS
DEVELOP,
CONSULT
YOUR
PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific
Corporation
WARNING:
THIS
PRODUCT
IS
MANUFACTURED
WITH
A
UREA-
FORMALDEHYDE
RESIN
AND
WILL
RELEASE
SMALL
QUANTITIES
OF
FORMALDEHYDE.
FORMALDEHYDE
LEVELS
INTHE
INDOOR
AIR
CAN
CAUSE
TEMPORARY
EYE
AND
RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION,
AND
MAY
AGGRAVATE
RESPIRATORY
CONDITIONS
OR
ALLERGIES.
VENTILA-
TION
WILL
REDUCE
INDOOR
FORMALDEHYDE
LEVELS.
Weyerhaeuser
Company
Ventilation
is
important
in
maintaining a
comfortable
environment
and
we
direct your attention
to
the
discussion
of
ventilation contained
in
your
Owner's
Manual.
SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
SYSTEMS AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The
manufacturer
of
this
recreational
vehicle
is
required
to
furnish
the
following
consumer
information
as
provided
by
the
National
Fire
Protection
Association
and
the
American
National
Standards
institute.
The
information
and
wamings
found
here
may
also
be
found
in
other
chapters
of
this
Owner's
Manual.
Please
see
chapters
titled
"LP
GAS
SYSTEM"
and
"APPLIANCES"
for
other
safety
and
operating
information,
WARNING
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
SHALL
NOT
BE
PLACED
OR
STORED
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE,
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
ARE
EQUIPPED
WITH
SAFETY
DEVICES
WHICH
RELIEVE
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
BY
DISCHARGING
GAS
TO
THE
ATMOSPHERE,
WARNING
IT
IS
NOT
SAFE
TO
USE
COOKING
APPLIANCES
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING,
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NEED
FRESH
AIR
FOR
SAFE
OPERATION,
BEFORE
OPERATION:
1,
OPEN
OVERHEAD
VENT
OR
TURN
ON
EXHAUST
FAN.
AND
2.
OPEN
WINDOW.
THIS
WARNING
LABEL
HAS
BEEN
LOCATED
IN
THE
COOKING
AREA
TO
REMIND
YOU
TO
PROVIDE
AN
ADEQUATE
SUPPLY
OF
FRESH
AIR
FOR
COMBUSTION.
UNLIKE
HOMES.
THE
AMOUNT
OF
OXYGEN
SUPPLY
IS
LIMITED
DUE
TO
THE
SIZE
OF
THE
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE.
AND
PROPER
VENTILATION
WHEN
USING
THE
COOKING
APPLIANCE(S)
WILL
AVOID
DANGERS
OF
ASPHYXIATION.
IT
IS
ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT
THAT
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NOT
BE
USED
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING
AS
THE
DANGER
OF
ASPHYXIATION
IS
GREATER
WHEN
THE
APPLIANCE
IS
USED
FOR
LONG
PERIODS
OF
TIME.
WARNING
PORTABLE
FUEL·BURNING
EQUIPMENT.
INCLUDING
WOOD
AND
CHARCOAL
GRILLS
AND
STOVES.
SHAL~
NOT
BE
USED
INSIDE
THIS
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE.
THE
USE
OF
THIS
EQUIPMENT
INSIDE
THE
RECREA·
TIONAL
VEHICLE
MAY
CAUSE
FIRES
OR
ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
DO
NOT
BRING
OR
STORE
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS.
GASOLINE.
OR
OTHER
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE
BECAUSE
A
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
MAY
RESULT.
Awamlng
label
has
been
located
near
the
LP
gas
container.
This
label
reads:
DO
NOT
FILL
CONTAINER(S)
TO
MORE
THAN
80
PERCENT
OF
CAPACITY.
Overfilling
the
LP
gas
container
can
result
in
uncontrolled
gas
flow
which
can
cause
fire
or
explosion.
A
properly
filled
container
will
contain
approximately
80
parcent
of
Its
volume
as
liquid
LP
gas.
The
fol/owing
label
has
been
placed
in
the
vehicle
naar
the
range:
IF
YOU
SMELL
GAS:
1.
Extinguish
any
open
flames.
pitot
tights
and
all
smoking
materials.
2.
Do
not
touch
electrical
switches.
3.
Shut
off
the
gas
supply
at
tile tank
valve(s)
or
gas
supply
connection.
4.
Open
doors
and
other ventilating
openings,
5.
Leave
the
area
until
odor
clears.
6.
Have
the
gas
system
checked
and
leakage
source
corrected
before
using
again,
LP
gas
regulators
must
always
be
installed
with
the
diaphragm
vent
facing
downward.
Regulators
that
are
not
in
compartments
have
been
equipped
with
a
protective
cover,
Make
sure
that
regulatorvent
faces
downward
and
the
cover
is
kept
In
place
to
minimize
vent
blockage
which
could
result
in
excessive
gas
pressure
causing
fire
or
explosion,
,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
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Page 1 of 7
Warranties .......................................................................................... 1-3
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................................... 1-5
Owner's Information Package ........................................................... 1-5
Chassis & Vehicle Identification........................................................ 1-6
2 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
How Does ABS Work? ...................................................................... 2-1
ABS Warning Lamp ..........................................................................
2-1
System Components .......................................................................... 2-2
Air
Compressor............................................................................. 2-2
Air
Tanks ....................................................................................... 2-2
Air
Dryer....................................................................................... 2-3
The Brake Pedal............................................................................ 2-3
Spring Brakes................................................................................. 2-3
Air
Gauges .................................................................................... 2-3
Parking Brake ............................................................................... 2-4
Using Air Brakes ............................................................................... 2-5
Stopping Distance ......................................................................... 2-5
Braking
On
Downgrades .............................................................. 2-6
3 AIR CONDITIONERS
4 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
5 APPLIANCES
6 SEMI-AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM
Leveling Procedure ............................................................................ 6-2
Emergency Retracting Procedure ...................................................... 6-4
Valve Function ................................................................................... 6-5
7 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon Monoxide Detector ............................................................... 7-2
8 DRIVER'S CONTROLS
Instrument Panel ................................................................................ 8-1
Shift Selector (Side-Pod) ................................................................... 8-2
Engine Temperature Gauges .............................................................. 8-2
Cruise Control Operation .................................................................. 8-3
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7 TABLE OF CONTENTS
9 DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL
Engine & Transmission ..................................................................... 9-1
Driving On Downgrades .................................................................... 9-3
Using The Engine
To
Slow The Motor Home ................................... 9-3
Gear Preselection............................................................................... 9-3
Exhaust Brake.................................................................................... 9-4
Mirrors & Parking ............................................................................. 9-4
General Driving Tips ......................................................................... 9-5
10 ELECTRICAL CHASSIS SYSTEMS
Auxiliary Start System .................................................................... 10-2
11 ELECTRICAL HOUSE SYSTEMS
-12-
& 120-
VOLT
12-Volt System ................................................................................ 11-1
Battery Disconnect .......................................................................... 11-1
Battery Inspection & Care ............................................................... 11-2
Battery Charging.............................................................................. 11-3
Solar Panel....................................................................................... 11-4
Selecting A Replacement Battery .................................................... 11-4
120-Volt System .............................................................................. 11-4
Power Cord Hook-Up ...................................................................... 11-5
Power Converter .............................................................................. 11-6
Power Inverter.................................................................................. 11-6
Ground Fault Interrupter.................................................................. 11-7
House Fuses & Circuit Breakers ..................................................... 11-8
12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
13 EMERGENCY TOWING
14 ENGINE ACCESS
15 ENGINE OPERATION
Normal Starting Procedure .............................................................. 15-1
Normal Shut-Down Procedure ........................................................ 15-3
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VCR .................................................................................................
16-1
TV Antenna .....................................................................................
16-1
TV Ghosts & FM Flutter ................................................................. 16-2
Front TV Power Lift ........................................................................ 16-3
Digital Satellite System (Optional) ................................................. 16-3
17 ENTRY STEP
Pneumatic Stepwell Cover............................................................... 17-2
Stepwell Cover Operation ........................................................... 17-2
18
EXHAUST SYSTEM
HEAT
19
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Exterior Finish................................................................................. 19-1
Stains ............................................................................................... 19-2
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ..................................................... 19-2
Rubber RoofSystem........................................................................ 19-3
Cleaning ...................................................................................... 19-3
Care ............................................................................................. 19-3
Sealant Renewal............................................................................... 19-4
Door, Window, Roof Component & Molding Resealing................. 19-4
Stainless Steel Bumpers .................................................................. 19-5
Aluminum Wheels........................................................................... 19-6
Body Undercoating .......................................................................... 19-7
Maintenance Chart........................................................................... 19-7
20 FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety Precautions .................................................................... 20-1
Smoke Detector ............................................................................... 20-3
21 FLOOR PLANS
22 FRESH
WATER
SYSTEM
ConnectingYour Motor Home to City Water ................................ 22-1
Filling The Fresh Water Tank ........................................................ 22-3
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Sanitizing the Fresh Water System ................................................ 22-4
The Water Pump ............................................................................ 22-8
Water Filter .................................................................................... 22-8
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System ...................................... 22-9
Leaks..............
~
............................................................................... 22-9
Exterior Shower............................................................................. 22-10
Water Filter System ....................................................................... 22-10
23 FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Fill ......................................................................................... 23-1
Fuel Recommendations ................................................................. 23-2
24 FURNACE(S)
Furnace Filter Replacement ........................................................... 24-1
25
GENERATOR
Generator Fuel Supply ................................................................... 25-1
Generator Operation ...................................................................... 25-1
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ....................................... 25-2
Generator Cooling System ............................................................ 25-4
Generator Maintenance ................................................................. 25-4
26 INTERIOR &FURNISHINGS
Effects
Of
Long-Term Occupancy ................................................. 26-1
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ....................................... 26-2
Ventilate With Outside
Air
............................................................. 26-2
Reduce Moisture Released Inside the Motor Home ...................... 26-2
Ventilate Closets and Cabinets ...................................................... 26-2
Install a DehumidifierAppliance................................................... 26-3
Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home ................................. 26-3
Dinette Conversion ........................................................................ 26-3
Sofa/Lounge Conversion ............................................................... 26-4
Folding DoorslPrivacy Curtain Dividers ....................................... 26-4
Interior Lighting ............................................................................ 26-4
Overhead Vents .............................................................................. 26-5
Folding Chairs ............................................................................... 26-5
Sun Visors ...................................................................................... 26-5
Mini-Blinds.....................................................................................26-6
Day/Night Shades ...........................................................................26-6
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Upholstery & Drapes ......................................................................27-1
Counter Tops...................................................................................27-1
Corian®
Top
Care
............................................................................ 27-1
Walls & Ceiling Panels ...................................................................27-2
Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower StaIl.................................................27-2
Floors & Carpeting .........................................................................27-2
Tile Care .........................................................................................27-2
28 LP GAS SYSTEM
LP Gas Safety Precautions .............................................................28-2
System Components .......................................................................28-4
Hoses ..............................................................................................28-4
LP
Gas
Regulator ........................................................................... 28-5
Using LP Gas At Low Temperatures ..............................................28-5
Filling
LP
Gas Tanks ......................................................................28-7
LP
Gas System Leak Checks ..........................................................28-8
LP
Leak Detector............................................................................28-9
Lighting
LP
Gas Appliances .......................................................... 28-11
29 MAINTENANCE CHART
30 MONITOR PANEL
Fluid Monitor Panel ....................................................................... 30-1
Electrical Monitor Panel ................................................................ 30-2
31 MOTOR HOME LOADING
Responsibility For Proper Loading.................................................31-1
A Few Definitions First ..................................................................31-1
Carrying Capacity Tag ....................................................................31-3
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer............................................................ 31-4
Carrying Capacity & Loading Distribution ................................... 31-6
How
To
Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
Without a Trailer or Towed Load................................................. 31-7
How
To
Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home
With a Trailer or Other Towed Load........................................... 31-9
Loading Tips ................................................................................. 31-10
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34
RANGE
AND
RANGE
HOOD
REAR VIEW AUDIO/VIDEO MONITOR
REFRIGERATOR
Three-Way Automatic Refrigerator ................................................. 34-1
Two-Way Automatic Refrigerator (Optional) .................................. 34-1
35 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts.............................................. 35-2
Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................................. 35-2
Safety Restraints for Children ......................................................... 35-3
Safety Belts for Children ................................................................. 35-3
Safety Seats for Children................................................................. 35-4
36 SERVICE
37 STORAGE
Exterior Compartments ................................................................... 37-1
Interior Storage ................................................................................ 37-2
38 STORING THE MOTOR HOME
Storage Checklists ........................................................................... 38-1
Short-Term Storage.......................................................................... 38-1
Long-Term Storage.......................................................................... 38-3
Reactivating After Storage............................................................... 38-4
39 TIRES
Tire Inflation .................................................................................... 39-1
Tire Replacement............................................................................. 39-2
If
You
Get A FlatTire ...................................................................... 39-2
Changing A FlatTire ....................................................................... 39-2
40 TOWING A VEIllCLE
Towed Vehicle Wiring...................................................................... 40-3
41 TRANSMISSION OPERATION
Allison MD3060 .............................................................................. 41-1
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Toilet ................................................................................................ 42-1
Draining The Holding Tanks ........................................................... 42-1
San-T-Flush® System Operation .................................................... 42-3
Holding Tank Care........................................................................... 42-4
43
WATER
HEATER
LPI120 -Volt Water Heater .............................................................. 43-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve .............................................................. 43-2
44 WINDOWS
Dual Pane Windows ......................................................................... 44-1
Emergency ExitWindow ................................................................. 44-1
Power Windows ............................................................................... 44-1
45 WINTERIZATION
Water System Winterizing ............................................................... 45-1
46 SPECIFICATIONS
Lamps & Bulbs ................................................................................ 46-1
Fuses & Circuit Breakers................................................................. 46-2
120-Volt Circuits ......................................................................... 46-2
12-Volt Circuits ........................................................................... 46-2
Tank Capacities................................................................................ 46-4
Exterior Sealant Recommendations................................................. 46-4
Enginerrransrnission Replacement Filters ...................................... 46-4
Generator Filters .............................................................................. 46-4
47 SLIDE-OUT ROOMS
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Welcome to the
RV
life-style and the growing family
of
motor horne
owners.
We
sincerely thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor horne!
Your motor horne has been designed to provide you with years
of
carefree,
pleasanttraveling and vacationing. Yourmotor horne has been built to meet or
exceed minimum requirements for plumbing, heating, electrical, fire safety
and vehicle systems. These minimum requirements are contained within the
American National Standards Institute
A1l9.2
Standard on Recreational
Vehicles, the Canadian Standards Association Z-240 Standard on Recre-
ational Vehicles, the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, the United States Environ-
mentalProtectionAgency Standards, and the CaliforniaAirResources Board
Standards. CompliancewithANSI and CSAstandards is indicated by the seal
attached just outside the entry door. Compliance with the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards or the Canada MotorVehicle Safety Regulations is
indicated by the vehicle certification label attached to your motor horne.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor horne will require care and
regularmaintenanceinorderto delivermaximumvalueand performance. The
dealer will give you basic operating and maintenance instructions; however,
supplement
this by reading all
instructional
material
furnished
with
the
motor
home
in
the
Owner's
Information
Package
and
Chassis
Owner's
Manual.
This information outlines important areas of maintenance and
providesamaintenancescheduleforyou to follow for safe,trouble free service
from your motor horne. Study these instructions carefully before you operate
the motor horne for the first time. A good working knowledge
of
your motor
home and how to care for it will help you enjoy many miles and years
of
recreationalliving. Failure
to
follow theoperatingandmaintenanceinstruc-
tionsandrequirements couldresultinpersonalinjury, damage
to
the motor
home and will cause a
loss
of
warranty
coverage.
NOTE:
This
manual describes many
features
ofyour motor
homeandincludes instructions for
its
safe
use.
This
manual,
includingphotographsandillustrations,
is
ofageneralnature
only.
Some
equipment and features described or
shown
in
this manual may be optional.
Because
of
the
continuous
program ofproductimprovementconductedby
Fleetwood,
it
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ispossible thatrecentproductchanges
may
notbe included.
The instructions included
in
this manual are intended as a
guide,
and
in
no way extend the responsibilities
of
the
manufacturingsubsidiary, parentcompany
or
affiliatesbeyond
the standard written warranty as presentedin this manual.
In
this manual, statementspreceded
by
the following words
are
of
specialsignificance:
"WARNING" means that there is the possibility
of
personal
injury to yourself
and
others.
"CAUTION" means thatthere is the possibility
of
damage to
the vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points
of
particular interest for more
efficient
and
convenient operation.
Please
pay
close attention to these statements while you
read this manual.
NOTE: This product is designed for recreational use
and
short term occupancy only. It is not designed
or
intended to
be usedas permanent housing. Use
of
this product for long
term
or
permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration
of
interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, drapes,
and
appliances
and
fixtures. Damage
or
deterioration due to
longterm occupancyis notconsiderednormal, andwillunder
the terms
of
the warranty constitute misuse, abuse,
or
neglect, thereby reducing
your
warranty protection. Before
consideringthismotorhomeforlongterm occupancy, consult
the relevant sections
in
this manual.
/fyouhave
any
questionsregardingoperation, maintenance,
or
service, please contact your dealer immediately. Your
dealer's Service
or
Sales Departmentwillhandle
any
normal
problems which might occur.
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