Fleetwood 1980 Jamboree Rallye User manual

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Jamboree®
RALLYE
·1980

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the grow-
ing family of motor home owners. We sincerely thank you
for choosing
our product.
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
many years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.
This manual describes many features
of your motor home
and provides a guide
to operating procedures so that you can
obtain optimum performance from those features. Like
all
finely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care
and regular maintenance
in order to retain its maximum
performance characteristics. This manual. along with
the
information provided in your Owner's Information Kit outlines
the important areas of maintenance and provides a mainten-
ance schedule that you should follow to assure safe, trouble-free
service from
your motor home. Study these instructions care-
fully. A good working knowledge
of your motor home and
how
to care for it will help you enjoy many miles of
recreational pleasure.
Your motor home has been designed to conform with, or
exceed
the American National Standards Institute Al19.2,
ANSI/N FPA 501 C, Canadian CSA Standard Z- 240
{Canadian-built, or units built for Canada!. and/or applicable
motor home vehicle standards. These standards establish the
plumbing, heating, electrical, and other requirements for
quality and safety. Compliance with these standards
is
indicated by the seal attached just outside the entry door.
This seal
is the outward sign of internal quality.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-
ment. It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home
and to prepare it for you during the predelivery phase of the
sale. He will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should
be supplemented
by your reading all instructional material
furnished with
the motor home. If, after taking delivery of
your new motor home, you feel it requires additional
conditioning or adjustment, please return
it to your dealer
as soon as possible.
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
promptly handle any normal problem which might occur.
Customer service
is of utmost importance to your dealer,
as well as to the manufacturer. If, for some reason, a
problem
is not handled to your satisfaction, we make the
following suggestions:
1. Discuss any warranty·related problems directly with
the General Manager or the Owner of
the dealership,
giving him an opportunity to help his service depart-
ment resolve the matter for you.
2. Should a problem arise
that cannot be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the
factory service supervisor. The back page of this
manual has a factory listing. Please
contact the one
'1earest you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This instructional mar.ual is of general nature
only. Because of
the continuous program of
product improvement conducted by Fleet·
wood, it is possible that recent product
changes may not be included in this manual.
Specifications may change
without notice.
The instructions included
in this manual are
intended as a guide, and in no respect
extend
the responsibilities of Fleetwood Enterprises,
Inc., or its subsidiaries beyond the standard
written warranty as presented in this manual.
3.
If these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your
problem, please send a letter describing the
circumstances to: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
P.O. Box
7300, Riverside, California 92523.
Please include the brand name and serial number'
of your motor home,
4. If you wish
to call for assistance, please use these
toll free telephone numbers:
From California: (800)
4424804
From Outside California: (800) 8544755
Thank you for chOOSing our product. Your dealer and we,
the manufacturer, will continually strive to merit your
confidence,
In this manual, statements preceded by the
following words are of special significance:
"WARNING" means that there is the pos·
sibility of personal injury to
yourself and others.
"CAUTI ON" means that there is the pos-
sibility 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.
NOTICE
NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown in
this manual may be optional at extra cost.
Your selling dealer
is responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of
the chassis and all
motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists supplied by Fleetwood and
the chassis
manufacturer. You should receive a
copy of these
completed checklists from your dealer when your
motor home is delivered to you.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
As a part of the predelivery inspection procedure, the
dealer is to road test the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering performance problems before
delivery
to the retail customer,
Therefore, Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will
not be
responsible for front end alignment
after this required
predelivery inspection
is made.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION .................... 1
VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHING CAPACITY .............. 5
READY
TO LEAVE ............................... 6
Starting and Warmup ............................. 6
Safety Belts .................................... 6
ON THE ROAD .................................. 7
Driving and Parking
.............................. 7
Miscellaneous
Safety Tips ......................... 7
Overheating
.................................... 8
Windshield Defrost -
Comfort Control ............... 8
12-Volt Fuse Replacement
........................ 8
Changing a
Tire ................................. 8
Emergency
Start System (Optional) ................. 8
SERVICING .................................... 10
Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual ............. 10
Battery Service ................................ 10
Generator Power Plant System Service .............. 10
Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional) ............. 10
INTERIOR AND FURNiSHINGS .................... 12
Swing-Down Dinette Table .. " ...... '" ....... , .. 11
Pedestal Dinette Tables .......................... 11
Pull-Out (Gaucho) Beds .......................... 11
Storage ...................................... 11
Condensation and Ventilation ..................... 12
PLUMBING ................................ " ... 13
Fresh Water .............................. " ... 13
External Water Supply .......................... 13
Filling Fresh Water Supply
....................... 13
Troubleshooting Water System ............... , . " .14
Sanitizing Water Tank. ; ...................... , .. 14
Waste-Water System ............................ 15
Waste-Water Draining ........................... 15
Do's and bon'ts -Waste Tanks ........ , ... , ....... 16
Winterizing the Water System ..................... 16
Winter Storage Checklist ................•........ 16
ELECTRICAL ................................... 18
115-Volt
System Power Cord ..................... 18
12-Volt System
........... " " ................. 18
115-Volt AC
to 12-Volt DC Converter .............. 18
Fuses
..................... , ................... 19
Auxiliary 12-Volt Battery
........................ 19
Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional) .......... 19
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM ... " ........ 21
Using Your LP Gas System at Low Temperatures ...... 21
Operation of LP Gas System ...................... 21
Filling the LP Gas Tanks ......................... 22
LP Gas System Leak .Checks ...................... 22
APPLIANCES ......................... , ......... 23
LP Gas Appliances .............................. 23
Roof Air Conditioner (Optional) .................. .24

MAINTENANCE ................................. 25
Interior Cleaning
............................... 25
Windows ..................................... 26
locksets and latches ........................... 26
Plumbing ..................................... 26
Exterior Care
.................................. 27
Fire Safety
................................... 28

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1. Hood Support
2. Engine Service Hood
3. Transmission and Dipstick and Filler Cap
4. Radiator Cap
5. Brake Cylinder Resivoirs
6. Engine Oil Filler Cap
7.
Coolant Recovery Reservoir
8. Windshield Washer Reservoir
9. Main Battery
WARNING
TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE IN OR-
DER TO EXTINGUISH ALL PILOT LIGHTS
BEFORE FILLING GASOLINE TANKS.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
Plan your trip and organize all preparations before you leave.
Proper
preparation is the key to getting the most enjoy-
ment from your motor home.
Plan your route carefullv. Consult maps and guidebooks.
Aecome aWare
oetorehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.
BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY
FOR TRAVEL. Check the following items:
a. Check
all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master cylinder brake fluid'
Electrolyte level
of main and auxiliary batteries
Windshield washer reservoir level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for
road damage, then inflate to the proper pressures as re-
commended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check
spare tire pressure.
In usinq your Chassis Operator's
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Manual, note that tire pressures are given for cold tires
used under normal driving and load
conditions.
c. Check oil level in the generator power plant (if
installed). Refer
to instructions and maintenance manual
provided
by the generator manufacturer for other pre·
use service requirements applicable to this equipment.
Check that extra oil and other service supplies are pro·
vided for the generator power plant if the motor home
is to be used for extended periods.
d. Check
that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are pro·
perly stowed. NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not
fit the spare tire bolts. Be sure you have the proper
sire wrench to remove the spare tire.
c. Check that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed
in its compartment. A power supply cord adapter will be
required
in some camping areas. Be sure to use adapters
which provide
proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable fire extinguisher is secured in
the mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
NOTE: Be sure the weight of passengers, equipment,
and suppl
ies does not cause your motor home
to exceed axle loads and overall vehicle loads
for which it was designed.
If in doubt, weigh
the vehicle
at a public scale. See paragraph
on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as
garden-hose type approved for 125 psi) are on-board.
i. Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing
Section.)
j. Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will
stay cold for several hours after being
turned OFF
while traveling. Be sure to relight it when parked at
your campsite.
Check to see that drain-line cap and holding-tank knife
valve(s) are closed and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical
to a few gallons of water in your body-waste holding tank.
(Refer
to Plumbing Section.)
Check all headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn
signals and mirrors.
Put motor home contents in "travel condition".
a. Secure any loose objects which could shift while
traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all containers
holding liquids, for example)
then secure locking latch
on refrigerator door.
c. Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured and the
doors latched.
d.
Be sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
Adjust
the driver's seat to the most comfortable position,
then adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility.

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1. Headlight switch
2. Speedometer,
odometer
3.
Fuel, temperature gauges and
turn signal indicators
4.
Shift selector
5.
Ammeter
6.
Oi I pressure gauge
7.
Radio sound system
8.
Fuse block
9.
Turn signal, cruise control
lever
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Parking brake
11. Windshield wiper/washer
12. Emergency flasher
13.
Ignition switch
14.
Dimmer switch
15.
Accelerator pedal
16.
Heater control
17.
Cigarette lighter
18.
Air conditioner control
19.
Heater/air conditioner vents
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Fill the fuel tank. Your motor home is designed to use only
the fuel recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual.
Fill the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank(s) if required.
Check for spare fuses of every size used in the vehicle. (See
Electrical System. & Owner's Information Kit.)
Take
the time before leaving to become familiar with the
instrument control panel and the operation of all items in
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the driver compartment. Dodge instrument panel shown. For
others, see Chassis Operator's Manual. Check all instrument
controls including wiper control, windshield washer, lighter,
emergency start (optional), heater/defroster blower control,
and the air conditioner blower/temperature controls (optional).
Also located on
the dash is the optional sound system. The
cruise control (optional) is located on the turn indicator
handle. The emergency flasher control is located on the
right side of the steering column. Refer to the Chassis
Operator's Manual or individual instructions from equipment
manufacturers for operation of equipment, both standard
and optional.

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Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided in your
Owner's Information Kit) in the glove compartment. It
contains valuable reference information.

WARNING
EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR GVWR OF
YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UN·
DESIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTER·
ISTICS AND
MAY CREATE A SAFETY
HAZARD. MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT
SPECIFIED
BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR
VEHICLES
IS NOT RECOMMENDED, MAY
CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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VEHICLE LOAD
WEIGHING CAPACITY
Your motor home is designed to carry the loads defined by
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on
the certification tag posted
on the driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a fully·
loaded vehicle including passengers and normal belongings.
Periodically weigh the fully-loaded motor home at a public
scale.
The following procedure is suggested, although
any method recommended by the scale operator which
correctly determines axle loads is acceptable. During
all measurements, it is important that the vehicle be
kept as level as possible.
1. Run the front wheels onto the scale platform
and obtain a reading. (This first value is the front
axle Gross Axle Weight.)
2. Next, place the entire vehicle (both axles) on the
scale and obtain a reading. (This second value is
Gross Vehicle Weight.)
3. Drive forward until only
the rear axle is on the
platform and obtain a reading. (This third reading
is rear axle Gross Axle Weight.)
4. Compare reading 2 with
the GVWR of your vehicle.
If this reading exceeds the GVWR rating, it will be
necessary
to reduce total vehicle load.
5.
If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your vehicle,
check readings 1 and 3 to verify that each is less
than the GAWR on the certification tag. If either
exceeds the GAWR for the axle, redistribute enough
equipment from front to back or back to front to
ensure that loads on front and rear axles are within
the required limit.
Check vehicle weight periodically
to obtain optimum mileage
from tires
and improve handling. Tires should always be
inflated as
recommended in the Chassis Manufacturer's
Instructions. See
your Chassis Operator's Manual. .
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