FLEETWOOD RV BOUNDER User manual

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Produ t information, photography and illustrations in luded in this manual were as
a urate as possible at the time of publi ation. Materials, design, and spe ifi ations are subje t to hange without
noti e. Fleetwood has designed its re reational vehi les for a variety of ustomer uses. Ea h vehi le features optimal
seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid apa ities. The user is responsible for sele ting the proper ombination of loads
(i.e. o upants, equipment, fluids, argo, et .) to ensure that the vehi le’s weight apa ities are not ex eeded.
Manufa turing subsidiaries of Fleetwood RV, In . build the following motor homes:
Ameri an Eagle • Ameri an Heritage • Ameri an Tradition • Bounder • Bounder Classi • Dis overy • En ounter •
Expedition • Fiesta • Fiesta LX • Jamboree • Jamboree Sport • Jambora Sear her • Pa e Arrow • Providen e
Revolution LE • Southwind • Storm • Terra • Terra LX • Tioga • Tioga Ranger • Tioga Montara
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2012 OWNER’S MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTROD CTION ......................01-1
Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
lanning and reparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Owner’s Information ackage . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . .01-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance . . . .01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices . . . . . . . .01-4
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home . . . .01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(IfEquipped) .......................01-6
Drivers License Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .01-6
WARRANTY ..........................02-1
Coverage rovided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty . . . .02-1
Limitations...........................02-2
Your Rights Under State Law . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Dealer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Owner’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Manufacturer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
WarrantyService ......................02-3
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-4
IMPORTANT NOTICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-1
MODEL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-1
LampsandBulbs.....................04-1
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .04-1
Driver’s Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-2
ONTHEROAD........................05-1
Motor Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading . . . . . .05-1
Some Definitions First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
DinghyTowing .....................05-4
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring . . . . . . . .05-4
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-5
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home . . .05-5
Dangers of Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-7
LoadingTips .......................05-7
Tires ................................05-8
TireInflation .......................05-8
AirPressure ........................05-9
nderinflation ......................05-9
Air Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-9
TireReplacement ...................05-10
TireRotation ......................05-10
If You Get a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Seats and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Air Bags (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-11
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts . . .05-11
Safety Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-11
Safety Restraints for Children . . . . . . . . .05-12
Safety Belts for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped) . . . . . . .05-12
Driving and Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . .05-13
sing the Engine to Slow the
MotorHome.....................05-13
Maneuvering in Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-14
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) . . .05-15
Body Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15
Fuel and Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15
Safe Refueling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . .05-15
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . . . . .05-16
A I Refueling Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-16
EngineFan..........................05-17
Exhaust System Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17
Engine Temperature Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . .05-17
Carbon Monoxide Safety recautions . . . . .05-17
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm . . . . .05-18
Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-18
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . .05-19
Headlight Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-20
LIVING WITH YO R MOTOR HOME .06-1
Leveling System (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .06-1
ower Entry Step (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .06-1
Entry and Screen Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-1
atio Awning (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
Windows ............................06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s) . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
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Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) . . . . . .06-2
Sun Visors (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
ull Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .06-3
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3
Storage..............................06-3
Exterior Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3
InteriorStorage .....................06-4
Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Interior and Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)
(IfEquipped) .....................06-4
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .06-5
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . .06-5
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
Dividers .........................06-5
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .06-5
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) . . .06-5
InteriorLighting ....................06-6
OverheadVents .....................06-6
Monitor anel ........................06-6
Effects of ermanent Occupancy . . . . . . . . .06-7
Condensation and How to Control It . . . .06-7
Dripping Ceiling Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-9
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-9
What the RV Owner Can Do ..........06-10
FireSafety ..........................06-11
Fire Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-11
Smoke Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-12
PL MBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
External Fresh Water Hookup . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Filling the On-Board Water Tank . . . . . . .07-1
Draining the Fresh Water Tank . . . . . . . . .07-2
WaterPump ........................07-2
WaterPumpFilter ...................07-2
LowPointDrains ...................07-3
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System . .07-3
Leaks .............................07-3
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . . . . . .07-3
Exterior Shower (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .07-4
Whole Coach Water Filter System
(IfEquipped) .....................07-4
Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-4
Toilet .............................07-4
Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .07-5
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) . .07-6
HoldingTankCare ..................07-6
Cold Weather sage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
Batteries .............................08-1
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System . . . . . . . . .08-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System ............................08-1
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) . . . . . . .08-1
Battery Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
BatteryCharging ....................08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . . . . . . . .08-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) . . . . .08-3
120-VoltSystem ......................08-3
PowerConverter ....................08-4
Power Inverter (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .08-4
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) . . .08-4
Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-5
Generator Operating Safety Precautions . .08-5
Generator Fuel Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-6
Propane Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . .08-6
Generator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-6
Energy Management System -50 AM For
Additional Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-6
Electrical Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-7
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .08-7
PROPANESYSTEM....................09-1
ropane Safety recautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2
Hoses .............................09-2
Propane Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2
Accessory Propane Supply (If Equipped) . . .09-2
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Using ropane System at Low
Temperatures .......................09-3
Filling ropane Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
ropane System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
ropane Leak Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
Lighting ropane Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
APPLIANCES .........................10-1
WaterHeater .........................10-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Refrigerator ..........................10-1
Furnace .............................10-1
Range...............................10-2
Range Exhaust Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Air Conditioner(s) (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .10-2
Televisions and DVD layers
(IfEquipped) .......................10-3
Additional 12-Volt Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
VideoEquipment ......................10-3
Video Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
TVAntenna ..........................10-3
Antenna Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped) . . . . . .10-4
Telephone Jack (If Equipped) ............10-4
Microwave Oven (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Washer/Dryer-Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Miscellaneous Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
MAINTENANCE.......................11-1
Exterior .............................11-1
Stains .............................11-1
Exterior Graphics Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
Vinyl Front End Mask (If Equipped) . . . . .11-2
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks . . . . . . .11-2
T ORoofSystem .....................11-2
Cleaning...........................11-2
Care ..............................11-2
SealantRenewal ....................11-3
Exterior Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Door, Window, Roof Component
and Molding Resealing . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) . . . . . .11-3
Interior ..............................11-3
Fabrics............................11-3
Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) . . . .11-3
Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) . . . . . . .11-4
Walls and Ceiling Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
MotorHome......................11-4
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . . . . . . . . .11-4
Floors and Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
Wood Floor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-4
EngineAccess ......................11-5
Generator Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
Maintenance Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
STORAGE ............................12-1
Storage Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1
Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days) . .12-1
Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days) . . . . .12-2
Winterization .........................12-2
Water System Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Reactivating the Motor Home
AfterStorage .......................12-4
GLOSSARY ...........................13-1

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style
and the growing family of motor home owners.
We sincerely thank you for choosing a
Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide
you with years of carefree, pleasant traveling
and vacationing. It conforms with, or exceeds,
applicable National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor
Vehicle Sa ety Standards (FMVSS),Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) and Cali ornia
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. he
seal attached just outside the entry door indi-
cates compliance with NFPA or CSA standards.
Like all equipment, your motor home will require
care and regular maintenance in order to deliver
maximum value and performance. he dealer will
give you basic operating and maintenance instruc-
tions. However, supplement this by reading all
instructional material(s) furnished with the motor
home in the Owner’s Inf rmati n Package and
the motor home Chassis Operat r’s/
Owner’s Guide/Manual. his information out-
lines important areas of operation and mainte-
nance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free serv-
ice from your motor home. Study these materials
carefully. A good working knowledge of your
motor home and how to care for it will help you
enjoy many miles and years of recreational living.
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NOTE
This ma ual describes ma y features of your RV a d
i cludes some i structio s for its safe use. This ma -
ual, i cludi g photographs a d illustratio s, is of a ge -
eral ature o ly. Some equipme t a d features
described or show i this ma ual may be optio al or
because of the co ti uous program of product cha ge
co ducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that rece t prod-
uct cha ges may ot be i cluded.
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NOTE
Throughout this ma ual the term “RV” represe ts a
“Recreatio al Vehicle” as defi ed by the NFPA 1192.
This i cludes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, campi g trailers, recreatio al park trailers,
a d truck campers.
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Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper
equipment can result in property damage, injury
and/or death.
WARNING
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If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer immediately so he can assist you. Your
dealer’s Service or Sales Department will handle
any normal problems which might occur.
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may be optional or not
available on some models.
Because of the continuous program of product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-
sible that recent product changes may not be
included in this manual. Specifications may
change without notice. Product information,
illustrations and photography included in this
Owner’s Manual were as accurate as possible at
the time of publication, and are representative of
function and may or may not be specific in their
depiction of actual equipment, fabrics, interior
or exterior decor or design options as installed
on or in your recreational vehicle.
he instructions included in this manual are
intended as a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the standard
written warranty as presented in this manual.
Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles
to provide a variety of uses for its customers.
Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,
storage and fluid capacities. he user is respon-
sible for selecting the proper combination of
loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle’s
capacities are not exceeded.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your contin-
uing safety and comfort depend on it. his man-
ual includes a section outlining maintenance
intervals. If you follow the maintenance guide-
lines, you will minimize the possibility of fail-
ure of any important system or part of your
motor home.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on
trips using some type of recreational vehicle.
Proper planning of your trip will ensure a pleas-
urable experience. A thorough knowledge of
your RV is important if you are going to get the
most out of the convenience and safety items
built into your motor home. Be as familiar with
it as you are with your personal car or truck. If
you have trouble or have questions, please con-
sult your dealer.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
PACKAGE
his package contains valuable documents about
your motor home and its equipment and systems.
his Owner’s Manual and the Chassis
Operat r’s Manual are in the package. Since this
manual does not cover every possible detail of
equipment and options installed on or in your
motor home, there are booklets and instructional
material in the package that will help you safely
operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Be sure y u read all this inf rmati n and
understand the safety and perating instructi ns
included in the package. Additionally, you must
follow all maintenance instructions to insure full
warranty coverage. If you decide to sell or trade
your motor home, be sure the new owner
receives all the material in this package.
NOTE
If your Owner’s Informat on Package does ot co -
tai these items, eve if you purchased your motor
home “used,” please call or write Fleetwood a d
request the desired or missi g i formatio .
Fleetwood Owner Relat ons
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
he V.I.N. or Vehicle Identificati n Number is
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. he V.I.N.
is found on the Federal Certification ag attached
in the driver’s compartment. Refer to this infor-
mation when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
he F.I.N. or Fleetwood Identi ication Number is
located on the tag just outside the main entry
door or on the outside left front side of the motor
home. Use this number when ordering parts
through your Fleetwood dealer.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
he front suspension and steering system of this
vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory
before delivery to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted, if necessary. o help pre-
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please n te that fr nt-end alignment after
retail delivery is the wner’s resp nsibility and
is n t c vered under the warranty.
Located in the driver’s compartment.
Located on the le t o the main entry
door or on exterior le t ront side o
the motor home.
(Example)
(Example)
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Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate
worn or misaligned suspension or steering com-
ponents, unbalanced or improperly inflated
tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn steer-
ing/suspension parts or road hazards such as hit-
ting a curb, pothole, railroad track, etc.
Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an
angle and wear unevenly. It may also cause the
vehicle to “pull” to the right or left.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
may cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping or flat spots. If you see
uneven tire tread wear or if the vehicle ride
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be bal-
anced.
See the Chassis Operat r’s/Owner’s Guide/
Manual for more information.
AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID
DEVICES
Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the
installation of any steering aid device that is not
approved by our chassis manufacturer’s. Any
add-on device of this type may void the chassis
manufacturer’s warranty on the item or items
affected.
WARNINGS, TERMS AND
CONCEPTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION OF YOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
Like any other vehicle you may drive, your
motor home can be involved in a vehicle
crash, including a rollover. he motor home
will be damaged and you and others can be
injured or killed. Drive defensively at all
times. DO NOT drive if you are tired, have
been drinking alcoholic beverages, are under
the influence of any controlled substance, or
are taking any medication or drugs that may
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or coor-
dination. Pull off the road and park in a safe
area until you can drive safely.
Vehicle Han ling
Your motor home is longer, wider and
higher than a typical car or truck you may
be accustomed to driving. Keep this in
mind as you become familiar with driving
your motor home. New motor home own-
ers should take special care to learn the
driving and handling characteristics of your
vehicle in safe and familiar surroundings.
he distribution of the weight of your
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.
• When l ading the m t r h me, balance
the l ad fr nt-t -rear and side-t -side.
• L ad and secure heavier items l wer in
the st rage areas than lighter items.
If you fail to properly load your belongings and
supplies, you will defeat the load distribution
design of the motor home, possibly leading to
handling problems and a vehicle crash.
Vehicle Response
When you, the driver, accelerate, brake or
steer the motor home, it responds to these
inputs. If you are faced with an emergency
while driving, the way you respond to the
emergency and the way the motor home
responds becomes more critical. If you
load, alter or maintain your motor home
improperly, it will not respond as it did
when you first received it in an unloaded
condition. Impr per l ading, alterati n,
maintenance and impr per driver
resp nses t emergency c nditi ns can
lead t handling pr blems and vehicle
crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles

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or other loads behind your motor home.
he maximum amount of weight your
motor home can pull or stop is determined
by the manufacturer of the chassis on
which your motor home is built. Check the
Chassis Operat r’s/Owner’s Guide/
Manual provided by the motor home chas-
sis manufacturer for the limits on the
weight you can tow.
If the Chassis Operat r’s/Owner’s Guide/
Manual equipped with your motor home
does not provide specific information on
towing weight limits, it is strongly recom-
mended that the towed vehicle or trailer be
equipped with a properly installed and oper-
ating supplemental brake control system
that operates in combination with the brakes
on your motor home.
• You may be able to increase the weight of
any towed load by properly installing on the
towed load a supplemental brake control
system that operates with your motor
home’s braking system. Even with addi-
tional brakes, you cannot tow more than the
G W or GCWR for the chassis under your
motor home. Again, check the Chassis
Operat r’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual.
• You CANNOT increase the towed weight
limit by changing the size of your hitch.
• Properly load what you tow to avoid a
vehicle crash.
•Do not attempt to tow something that is
too heavy for your chassis.
•When d iving in mountainous a eas,
look fo and obey highway signs con-
ce ning g ades and cu ves. Your driving
experience when pulling and stopping a
towed unit on mountain roads will be very
different from what you experience on
level ground.
• State laws in the United States and provin-
cial laws in Canada vary concerning towing
equipment requirements and limits. Check
the laws in the areas where you anticipate
traveling.
Alterations to Your Motor Home
Many motor home owners like to add a
personal touch to their motor home. But
there is a difference between changing how
your motor home looks versus how it
handles or responds to driver inputs. If you
expect to make any type of alteration to
your motor home, consult a professional
who understands the correct way to do the
alteration and how the alteration will
change or affect the stability, handling,
vehicle response, and overall performance
and safety of your motor home. An
impr per alterati n that affects vehicle
handling r resp nse can cause a vehicle
crash, and any impr per alterati n t the
electrical r Pr pane systems can cause a
fire and can endanger y ur m t r h me
and its ccupants. Fleetwood, your chassis
and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home as delivered – NOT as altered
by someone else.
Due to a recent National raffic Safety
Administration (NH SA) ruling it should
be noted that any alteration to a motor
home increasing the overall weight by 100
lbs or more is required to be reweighed and
the Federal Certification Weight ag needs
updated to reflect the weight change. his
tag is printed and supplied by the motor
home manufacturer. Please contact the
"Administrator" at NH SA at the address
shown on page 02-4 for further details.
Warning Devices
Your motor home is equipped with warning
devices. Check them before a trip for
NOTE
I most cases the GCWR of the chassis a d the fi -
ished motor home are the same. I some cases, due
to the equipped hitch receiver, the GCWR may be
reduced. Please refer to the Federal Certificatio Tag
posted i your motor home for the rated GCWR.
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proper operation. A disabled warning
device cannot warn you or vehicle occu-
pants of a life-threatening danger. Keep
them working and respond to them quickly.
Examples of These Devices Include:
• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
• Propane Detector/Alarm
• Smoke Detector/Alarm
• Seat Belt Warnings
• Hazard Flashers
• Brake Warning
• Engine Warning
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE
(If Equ pped)
SPECIAL NO ICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance
Systems and/or equipped with certain other
electronic devices may be equipped with event
data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis
supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For
diagnostic and safety related reasons, this chas-
sis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such as engine performance,
braking performance, vehicle location, vehicle
speed, and occupant seat belt use, or other data.
he data stored in the electronic modules may
be retrieved by authorized parties using special-
ized equipment, for vehicle diagnostic or acci-
dent investigation purposes.
Please refer to the chassis manufacturer owner’s
guide and/or (if equipped) electronic device
manufacturers owner’s guide(s), for further
details on event data recording capabilities.
DRIVERS LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS:
Some states require either an endorsement or a
different class of drivers license to operate or
tow a recreational vehicle. License classes are
often based on the size of the vehicle you wish
to drive or the weight of the trailer you wish to
tow. Please refer to your home states vehicle
drivers license authority to determine if there is
such a requirement.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by Fleetwood RV, Inc.,
Sold in t e United States and Canada
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, including the structure,
plumbing, heating and electrical systems, all
appliances and equipment installed by the man-
ufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be
free from manufacturing defects in material or
workmanship, when first sold by an authorized
Fleetwood Dealership.
The warranty covers the first retail purchaser
and all authorized transferees during the
warranty. The warranty 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) "Start Date" and extends for the
following periods:
1. For non-structural defects, one (1) year
from the Start Date or until the motor home
reaches 15,000 total miles as determined
by the mileage shown on the odometer,
whichever occurs first.
2. For structural defects, three (3) years from
the Start Date or until the motor home
reaches 45,000 total miles as determined
by the mileage shown on the odometer,
whichever occurs first. Structural defects
are defined only as the motor home's roof
structure, sub-floor structure, and
Vacubond® walls
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive chassis system (including
the chassis and drive train), tires and batter-
ies, all of which are covered by the sepa-
rate warranties of the respective manufac-
turers of these components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions con-
tained in the Owner’s Information
Package;
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 expo-
sure, such as sealants, fading of exterior
surfaces, fabrics, drapes, and carpet wear,
etc.
4. otor homes on which the odometer read-
ing have been altered.
5. Normal maintenance and service items,
such as light bulbs, fuses, sealants, lubri-
cants, etc.
6. Appearance imperfections, or damage to
paint, graphics, exterior materials, or
upholstery that may have occurred prior to
delivery and are normally corrected during
the delivery inspection process at the man-
ufacturing plant or at the dealership.
7. Transportation to and from dealer location.
8. FLEETWOOD RV SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR ANY (l) INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DA AGES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LI ITED TO
ANY CLAI S FOR PROPERTY DA -
AGE, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF VALUE,
LOSS OF INCO E, LOSS OF TI E,
INCONVENIENCE, CO ERCIAL
LOSS, BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL,
INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS
TELEPHONE CALLS OR HOTEL
BILLS, (2) ANY OTHER PROPERTY
DA AGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO
BE CAUSED BY OLD, ILDEW,
FUNGUS, DRY ROT OR ANY ICRO-
BIAL ATTER, OR (3) LEGAL FEES
OR EXPENSES.
9. otor Homes which are not originally sold
by an authorized Fleetwood RV dealership,
i.e.' sold at auction, repossession, salvaged
or sold in an otherwise distressed condi-
tion.
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.
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LIMITATIONS
ANY I PLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LI ITED TO THE I PLIED WAR-
RANTIES OF ERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LI ITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WAR-
RANTY
Some states do not allow restrictions on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so this limita-
tion may not apply to you.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
undertaking, representation or warranty
made by any dealer or other person beyond
those expressly set forth in this warranty.
YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
DEALERʼS OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer
is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to
retail sale, to perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material or work-
manship.
OWNERʼS OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal mainte-
nance as described in the Owner’s Information
Package; however, minor adjustments (such as
adjustments to the interior or exterior doors,
cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be
performed by the dealer during the first 90 days
after delivery. Thereafter, such adjustments are
the responsibility of the owner as normal main-
tenance unless required as a direct result of
repair or replacement of a defective part under
this warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is
covered by this warranty, then the owner shall
contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving sufficient information to resolve
the matter.
Written notice of defects must be given to the
selling dealer or manufacturer within thirty (30)
days of discovery by owner but no later than ten
(10) days after the expiration of the warranty
period. The owner shall deliver the motor home
to the dealer or an authorized Fleetwood RV
dealer location for warranty service. See
“Warranty Service,” page 2-3, for additional
details.
To the extent allowed or not prohibited by appli-
cable law, the manufacturer requires that the
owner first provide it with direct written notifi-
cation of any alleged unrepaired defect, or any
other dissatisfaction experienced with the motor
home so the manufacturer has the opportunity to
cure the problem or dissatisfaction itself.
Giving the manufacturer this direct notice and
opportunity to cure enables the manufacturer to
supplement prior efforts by its authorized deal-
ers so any ongoing problem or dissatisfaction
can be resolved or addressed by the manufac-
turer. The manufacturer’s written notice should
be mailed to:
Fleetwood R Owner Relations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
MANUFACTURERʼS OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the
dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the
problem, a Fleetwood RV Service Center will
repair or replace any parts necessary to correct
defects in material or workmanship.
For Customer Service Assistance, contact:
Fleetwood R Owner Relations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216
Ford Chassis Assistance:
1-800-444-3311
Warranty
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Workhorse Chassis Assistance:
1-877-246-7731
Spartan Motor Chassis
Customer Assistance:
1-800-543-4277
Freightliner Chassis Assistance
1-800-385-4357
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you need warranty service or warranty
information, please see the booklets and other
documents included in your Owner’s
Information Package. If you have any
questions about the warranty or what it does or
does not cover, please contact Fleetwood RV
Owner Relations.
As a part of the predelivery inspection
procedure, the dealer is responsible for road
testing the motor home, noting and correcting
any steering problems and setting correct tire
pressures before delivery.
Fleetwood RV will not be responsible for front
end alignment after this predelivery inspection
has been performed.
For warranty service, you should return your
motor home to the selling dealer. If this is not
possible, you may contact any other authorized
Fleetwood RV motor home dealer. The
Fleetwood RV Owner Relations group can help
you find a dealer in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to
your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems
directly with the manager and/or owner of
the dealership, giving them an opportunity
to help the service department resolve the
matter for you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been
resolved to your satisfaction by your local
dealer, contact Fleetwood RV Owner
Relations.
3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and
the factory representative will be able to
solve any problem that might arise. If their
combined efforts are not satisfactory,
please send a letter describing the
circumstances to:
Fleetwood R Owner Relations
P.O.Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
Please include the brand name and serial
number of your motor home. The serial
number is located on the identification tag
on the exterior of your motor home.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please
use this toll-free telephone number.
Fleetwood R Owner Relations
1-800-322-8216
There may be times when your motor home will
need repairs or parts while you are on the road.
If your motor home is repaired by a non-
authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood RV
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially
any parts that are replaced. These parts will
have to be returned to your dealer before you
can be reimbursed for their cost.
Always make a written list of the motor home
problems or the specific work you want done.
If you’ve had work done that is not on your
maintenance log, let the service advisor know.
If you have a long list of service items that need
attention and you need your motor home very
soon, discuss the situation with the service
advisor, listing the items in order of priority.
This will help the service department manage its
time and will help get you going as quickly as
possible. If required work is not covered under
the warranty, your dealer’s service department
can help you with getting the correct service.
The materials in your Owner’s Information
Package contain warranty information and
operating instructions on the various appliances
and components in your motor home. If you do
not have operating instructions for a particular
appliance or component, contact your dealer.
Warranty registration cards for these items
should be filled out and mailed as soon as
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Warranty
02-4
possible after you take delivery of your motor
home. When contacting any of the equipment
manufacturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification
numbers will be found on tags or plates attached
to the appliance.
If you have a warranty or service concern about
the chassis portion of your motor home, you
may go directly to an authorized chassis dealer
for service. This may save you time and effort
as the chassis warranty is administered by the
chassis manufacturer. Consult your area
directory for an authorized claims dealer. If you
are unsure if the issue is chassis related, please
contact your Fleetwood RV dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. Your dealer is responsible for
performing a complete predelivery inspection of
the motor home as specified in the Ownercare
delivery checkout.
Please refer to the warranty in the front of this
manual. It explains your rights and obligations,
as well as the rights and obligations of the
dealer and manufacturer. Please read this
section carefully. You will be better informed in
case you have a warranty-related problem, and
your dealer will be better able to get you on the
road again.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that
could cause a crash, injury, or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addi-
tion to notifying Fleetwood RV Owner Relations
at 1-800-322-8216.
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.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236, (TTY: 1-800-429-9153);
or go to http://www.safercar.gov or write to:
Administrator
National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this Owner’s Manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the fol-
lowing words are of special significance:
indicates an imminently ha ardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
indicates a potentially ha ardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially ha ardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
indicates a potentially ha ardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the component or vehicle.
indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
DANGER
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IMPORTANT NOTICES
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BOUNDER CLASSIC INFORMATION
LAMPS AND BULBS
Interior - 12-volt
Ceiling dou le incandescent ......GE 1141, 12-volt
Ceiling single incandescent........GE 1141, 12-volt
Vanity light ....................................9019-F, 12-volt
Round Halogen lights........................10W, 12-volt
Ceiling Halogen lights ......................10W, 12-volt
Exterior
Back-up lights ............................GE 1156, 12-volt
Entry step light.............................GE 194, 12-volt
Front clearance lights...................GE 194, 12-volt
Front side marker/turn signal..........Sylvania 3457
Headlight, halogen
high eam ................................HB3 (9005), 12-volt
low eam......................................HB4 (9006), 12V
License plate light ..........................GE 53, 12-volt
Luggage Compartment...............GE 1141, 12-volt
Porch lights ...........................Jensen 1003, 12-volt
Rear clearance lights ...................GE 194, 12-volt
Rear Turn lights..........................GE 1156, 12-volt
Side marker lights ........................GE 194, 12-volt
Stop/Turn/Taillights....................GE 1157, 12-volt
MOTOR HOME FUSES AND
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The 120-volt circuit reakers and 12-volt fuses
are located on three separate panels. The pur-
pose of these three panels is to provide electrical
circuit reakers and fuses to interrupt current
flow if a circuit is overloaded.
1. 120-volt House Electrical — This electri-
cal panel is located under the ed or the
refrigerator (location varies depending
upon model). This panel is very similar to a
residential panel with resetta le reakers.
2. Fleet ood Automotive 12-volt System —
This panel is located in a side compartment
or in the engine access compartment. This
electrical center contains attery disconnect
systems, entry step, fog light, and some other
automotive circuitry.
3. 12-volt Chassis Fuses — This electrical
panel is located under the driver’s side
dash area.
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CAUTION
Before relampi g, disco ect power source by remov-
i g fuse or placi g circuit breaker a d co trol switch i
OFF positio .
Haloge bulbs operate at extremely high temperatures
a d pressures a d will shatter if ot ha dled correctly.
Always use a soft dry cloth or cotto gloves whe ha -
dli g haloge bulbs.
Do ot touch glass area with bare ha ds. If bulb is
touched with bare ha ds, wipe the bulb clea with rub-
bi g alcohol.
Do ot use ear flammable or combustible materials
a d/or objects which may be se sitive to fadi g or dryi g.
Use bulbs desig ed or specific by ma ufacturer as to
style, wattage a d voltage.
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NOTE
Consult Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual
for automotive lamp replacement on chassis cab. This
would include headlamps, turn signals and running
lamps.
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WARNING
Do ot i stall 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
amperage rati gs greater tha that specified o the
device or label. Doi g so co stitutes a fire hazard.
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Bounder Classic Infor ation
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DRIVER’S CONTROLS
1. Radio Mode Switch
2. Radio/CD Player
3. 12 Volt Power Supply
4. Generator Hour Meter
5. Generator Switch
6. Climate Controls
7. Instrument Cluster – Co sult Chassis Operator’s Manual for details o i strume ts.
8. Headli hts
9. Auxiliary Start Switch
10. 120 Volt Recept
11. Heater / AC Outlet
12. 12 Volt Power Supply
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LAMPS AND B LBS
Interior - 12- olt
Bathroom vanity light .......................13 , 12-volt
Bedroom decor lights .....................C-921, 12-volt
Bedroom reading light...................1139IF, 12-volt
Dinette decor light ..........................C-921, 12-volt
Floor light.......................................GE 53, 12-volt
Living area decor light ...................C-921, 12-volt
Round Halogen Lights .....................10 , 12-volt
Exterior
Back-up lights ............................GE 1057, 12-volt
Entry step light.............................GE 194, 12-volt
Front clearance lights...................GE 194, 12-volt
Front turn signal
lights ...................................Truck-Lite Model 44
Headlight, halogen
high/low beam..................Sylvania HB5, 12-volt
License plate light ..............................#53, 12-volt
Porch lights ...........................Jensen 1003, 12-volt
Rear clearance lights ....................GE 194, 12-volt
Rear side marker lights...................Hamsar 99063
Rear turn signal lights ................GE 7507, 12-volt
Side marker lights...........................Hamsar 99062
Stop/taillights .............................GE 1057, 12-volt
MOTOR HOME F SES AND
CIRC IT BREAKERS
The 120-volt circuit breakers and 12-volt fuses
are located on three separate panels. The pur-
pose of these three panels is to provide electrical
circuit breakers and fuses to interrupt current
flow if a circuit is overloaded.
1. 120- olt House Electrical — This electri-
cal panel is located under the bed. This
panel is very similar to a residential panel
with resettable breakers.
2. Fleetwood Automoti e 12- olt System —
This panel is located in a driver's side com-
partment. This electrical center contains
battery disconnect systems, entry step, fog
light, and some other automotive circuitry.
3. 12- olt Chassis Fuses — This electrical
panel is located under the driver’s side
dash area.
CA TION
Before relamping, disconnect power source by
removing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control
switch in OFF position.
Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high tempera-
tures and pressures and will shatter if not handled
correctly.
Always use a soft dry cloth or cotton gloves when
handling halogen bulbs.
Do not touch glass area with bare hands. If bulb is
touched with bare hands, wipe the bulb clean with
rubbing alcohol.
Do not use near flammable or combustible materials
and/or ob ects which may be sensitive to fading or
drying.
Use bulbs designed or specific by manufacturer as to
style, wattage and voltage.
PACE ARROW INFORMATION
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NOTE
Consult Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual
for automotive lamp replacement on chassis cab. This
would include headlamps, turn signals and running
lamps.
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WARNING
Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
amperage ratings greater than that specified on the
device or label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.
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