Fleetwood 2008 Southwind User manual

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FLEE7WOOD.
Driven to Explore
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information storage or retrieval system without written permission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations included in this manual were as
accurate as possible at the time of publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject to change without
notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety
of customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal
seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination ofloads
(Le. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.
Manufacturing subsidiaries
of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes and travel trailers:
American
Eagle' American Heritage' American Tradition' Bounder' Bounder Diesel' Dakota' Discovery·
Excursion' Expedition· Fiesta' Gearbox· Jamboree' Lynx· Mallard' Nitrous' Orbit· Pace Arrow' Pegasus'
Pioneer' Providence' Prowler' Redline • Revolution LE • Southwind • Terra' Terry· Tioga' Wildemess •Yukon

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . .................... .01-1 Cargo
Canying Capacity Lobel ........ OS-S
Inspect and Maintain ................... 01-2
Cargo Canying Capacity and Load
Planning and Preparation ................ 01-2
Owner's Information Package ............ 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification ......... 01-3
SuspensionAlignment and Tire Balance .... 01-3
Distribution ...................... 05-6
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home .. OS-6
Dangers of Overloading .............. OS-8
Loading Tips ....................... OS-8
Tires ................................ OS-9
After-Market Steering Aid Devices ........ 01-4
Tire Inflation ....................... OS-9
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Air Pressure . ...................... 0S-1O
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home .... 01-4 Underinflation
..................... 0S-1O
Event Data Recording Device
Air Pressure Check . ................ OS-10
(If Equipped) ....................... 01-6
Tire Replacement . .................. 0S-11
Drivers License Requirements ........... 01-6
If You Get a Flat Tire . ............... 0S-11
WARRANTY ..............................................02-1 Changing a Flat
Tire ................ 0S-11
Seats and Seat Belts .................. 0S-11
Coverage Provided .................... 02-1
Air Bags (If Equipped) .............. OS-12
What is Not Covered by This Warranty .... 02-1 Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts .
.. OS-12
Limitations ........................... 02-2
Safety BeltMaintenance ............. OS-12
Your Rights Under State Law ............ 02-2
Safety Restraints for Children . ........ OS-12
Dealer's Obligations ................... 02-2
Safety Belts for Children ............. 0S-13
Owner's Obligations ................... 02-2
Child Seat Tethers .................. 0S-13
Manufacturer's Obligations .............. 02-2
Warranty Service ...................... 02-3
Driving and Vehicle Control ............ OS-14
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home
.. ................... OS-14
Ownercare Card ....................... 02-4
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 02-4
Maneuvering in Traffic ................ OS-14
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) ... 0S-IS
IMPORTANT NOTICES ............... .03-1 Body Undercoating
................... OS-16
SOUTHWIND INFORMATION . ........ .04-1 Fuel and Fuel Systems
................. OS-16
Safe Refueling Guidelines . ........... OS-16
Lamps and Bulbs ...................... 04-1 Fuel Types and Driveability Issues
..... OS-17
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 04-1 API Refueling Advisory
............... OS-17
Driver's Controls ...................... 04-2
Engine Fan .......................... OS-18
ON THE ROAD ...............................................05-1 Exhaust System Heat
.................. OS-18
Motor Home Loading .................. 0S-1 Engine Temperature Gauges
............ OS-18
Responsibility for Proper Loading ...... 0S-1 Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
..... OS-18
Some Definitions First . ............... 0S-1 Carbon Monoxide
DetectodAlmm ..... OS-19
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . ........... OS-2
Emergency Towing ................... OS-19
Dinghy Towing . ..................... OS-4
Windshield Wipers and Washers ......... OS-19
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring ........ OS-4
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LIVING WITHYOUR MOTOR HOME ... 06·1 PLUMBING SYSTEMS
Leveling System (IfEquipped) ........... 06-1 AND HOLDING TANKS
............... 07·1
Power Entry Step
(If Equipped) .......... 06-1 Fresh Water System
.................... 07-1
Entry and Screen Doors ................. 06-1
Patio Awning
(If Equipped) .............. 06-1
Windows ............................ 06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s) ............ 06-2
Remote Mirror Control (IfEquipped) ...... 06-2
External Fresh Water Hookup . ......... 07-1
Filling the On-Board Water Tank ....... 07-1
Draining the Fresh Water Tank . ........ 07-2
Water Pump . ....................... 07-2
Water Pump Filter . .................. 07-2
Low Point Drains . ................... 07-3
Sun Visors
(If Equipped) ............... 06-2 Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System
.. 07-3
Pull Shades (If Equipped) ............... 06-2 Leaks . ............................ 07-3
Day/NightShades (If Equipped) ........ 06-3 Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . ...... 07-3
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) ............... 06-3 Exterior Shower
(If Equipped) ......... 07-4
Storage .............................. 06-3
Exterior Compartments . .............. 06-3
Whole Coach Water Filter System
(If Equipped) ..................... 07-4
Interior Storage ..................... 06-4 Waste Water System
................... 07-4
Slide-Out Rooms
(If Equipped) .......... 06-4
Interior and Furnishings ................ 06-4
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)
(If Equipped) ..................... 06-4
Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing
Toilet
............................. 07-4
Draining the Holding Tanks ........... 07-5
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) .. 07-6
Holding Tank Care .................. 07-6
Cold Weather Usage ................. 07-7
Table) (If Equipped) ............... 06-5 ELECTRICAL
SySTEMS ............... 08·1
Sofa COllversion (If Equipped) ......... 06-5 Batteries
............................. 08-1
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System
......... 08-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . ............. 08-1
Dividers . ........................ 06-5
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .......... 06-5
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Interior Lighting .................... 06-6
Overhead Vents ..................... 06-6
Monitor Panel ........................ 06-6
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System
............................ 08-1
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) ....... 08-1
Battery Inspection and Care . .......... 08-2
Battery Charging . ................... 08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) ............. 08-3
Effects of Permanent Occupancy ......... 06-7 Selecting a ReplacementBattery .
....... 08-3
Condensation and How to Control It '" .06-7 Auxilimy Start System
(If Equipped) ..... 08-3
Dripping Ceiling Vents ............... 06-9 120-Volt System
...................... 08-3
Important Information .................. 06-9 Power Converter .
................... 08-4
What the RV Owner Can Do .......... 06-10 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
.. 08-4
Fire Safety .......................... 06-11 Generator
(If Equipped) .............. 08-4
Fire Safety Precautions .............. 06-11 Generator Operating Safety Precautions
.. 08-5
Smoke Detector/Alaml . .............. 06-12 Generator Fuel Supply
............... 08-6
Propane Generator (If Equipped) ....... 08-6
Generator Operations ................ 08-6
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Energy Management System -50 AMP For MAINTENANCE
....................... 11-1
Additional Application ............... 08-6 Exterior
........................... .. 11-1
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
.............. 08-6 Stains
............................. 11-1
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers
... 08-7 Exterior Graphics Care .
.............. 11-2
Vinyl Front End Mask
(If Equipped) ..... 11-2
PROPANE SYSTEM .•.•.••..•...•...••. 09-1 Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks .
...... 11-2
Propane Safety Precautions .............. 09-1 TPO
Roof System ..................... 11-2
System Components
................... 09-2 Cleaning .
.......................... 11-2
Hoses .
............................ 09-2 Care .
............................. 11-2
Propane Regulator . .................. 09-2 Sealant Renewal
.................... 11-3
Accessory PlVpane Supply Exterior Sealants
...................... 11-3
(If Equipped) ..................... 09-2
DoO/; Window, Roof Component
Using Propane System at
Low and Molding Resealing ............. 11-3
Temperatures
....................... 09-3 AClylic Assist Handles
(If Equipped) ..... .11-3
Filling Propane Tanks
.................. 09-3 Interior
.............................. 11-3
Propane System Check ................. 09-3 Fabrics .
........................... 11-3
Propane Leak Detector/Alarm ............ 09-3 Solid SUlface
Top Care (If Equipped) .... 11-4
Lighting PropaneAppliances
............ 09-4 Laminate
Top Care (If Equipped) ....... 11-4
Walls and Ceiling Panels .
............. 11-4
APPLIANCES ......................... 10 .. 1 AttachingAccessories to
YOUI'
Water Heater ........................ .1 0-1 Motor Home .
..................... 11-4
Water Heater Bypass Valve
............ 10-1 Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall .
........ 11-4
Refrigerator
.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1 Floors
and Carpeting ................ 11-4
Furnace
.............................1 0-1 Wood Floor
(If Equipped) ............. 11-5
Range
............................... 10-2
Range Exhaust Hood .................. .10-2
Air Conditioner(s) (If Equipped) .......... 10-2
Engine Access ...................... 11-5
Generator Filters
..................... .11-5
Maintenance Guideline
................. 11-5
VCR, Televisions, DVD Player STORAGE
............................ 12-1
(IfEquipped) ...................... .10-3 Storage Checklists
............ ' ......... 12-1
Additional 12-Volt Equipment
.......... .10-3 Short-Term Storage (Less than
60 days) .. 12-1
Video Equipment
...................... 10-3 Long-Term Storage (Over 60 days)
..... 12-2
Video Control Center
................... 10-3 Winterization
......................... 12-2
TV Antenna .......................... 10-3 Water System Winterizing
............. 12-3
Antenna Operating Instructions
........... 10-3
Satellite Dish Antenna
(If Equipped) ...... 10-4
Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage
....................... 12-4
Telephone Jack
....................... 10-4 GLOSSARY
........................... 13 .. 1
Microwave Oven (If Equipped) ........... 10-4
WasherlDryer-Ready
................... 10-4
Miscellaneous Appliances
............... 10-4
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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!
NOTE I
This manual describes many features ofyour RV and
includes some instructions for its safe use. This man-
ual, including photographs and il/ustrations, is of agen-
eral nature only. Some equipment
and features
described
or shown in this manual may be optional or
because of the continuous program of productchange
conducted
by Fleetwood, itispossible thatrecentprod-
uctchanges maynotbe included.
.II NOTE I
Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a
"Recreational Vehicle" as defined by the NFPA 1192.
This includes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, camping trailers, recreational
park trailers,
and truck campers.
A WARNING
Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper
equipment can result in property damage, injury
and/or death.
INTRODUCTION
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 Safety Standards (FMVSS), Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) and Califol7lia
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. The
seal attached
just outside the entty 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 pelformance. The dealer will
give you basic operating and maintenance instmc-
tions. However, supplement this by reading all
instmctional material(s) fumished with the motor
home in the Owner's Information Package and
the motor home Chassis Operator's/
Owner's Guide/Manual. This 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.
01-1

Introduction
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 mayor 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.
The instructions included in this manual are
intended
as a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities
of the manufacturing subsidiaty,
parent company or affiliates beyond the standat'd
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. The 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. This 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.
01-2
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
This package contains valuable documents about
your motor home and its equipment and systems.
This Owner's Manual and the Chassis
Operator'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
matetial in the package that will help you safely
operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Be sure you read all this information alld
understandthe safety alldoperating instructions
included in thepackage. 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.
.I, NOTE ,
If your Owner's Information Package does not con-
tain these items, even if you purchased your motor
home "used," please call or
write Fleetwood and
request
the desired or missing information.
Fleetwood OwnerRelations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
The
V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The V.IN.
is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached
in the driver's compartment. Refer
to this infor-
mation when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
The
F.I.N. orFleetwoodIdentification 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.
(Example)
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MFD BY:
DATEMFD:
INC VEH MFD BY:
DATE OF VEH MFD:
GVWR: KGS ( LBS)
FRONT GAWR:
KGS (
LBS)
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: KPA COLD SINGLE
( PSI)
INTERMEDIATE
KGS ( LBS)
GAWR: WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: KPA COLD DUAL
( PSI)
GAWR REAR: KGS ( LBS)
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: KPA COLD SINGLE
( PSI)
GAWR COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND REAR: KGS ( LBS)
This vehicle conforms to all applicable U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture
shown above:
V.I.N.
TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
The tires and wheels with sizes and ratings designated above
have been equipped with this vehicle by Fleetwood. Any
replacement tIres Installed must meet the same specifications
and minimum load requirements.
W15-OO16
Located ill the driver's compartment.
Introduction
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of this
vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory
before delively to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted,
if necessaty. To help pre-
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please note thatfront-end alignment after
retail delivery
is the owner's responsibility and
is not covered under the warranty.
(Example)
FLEETWOOD.
MOTOR HOMES
OF
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
r- F.I.N.
MFD.ID.NO.
DATE OF MFR. MO:
INC.
MODEL
YR:
Located Oil the exterior leftfrollt side
of the motor home.
- F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification No.)
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Introduction
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 steering/sus-
pension Palts or road hazards such as hitting 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
will 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
balanced.
See the Chassis Operator'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 OFYOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
01-4
Like any other vehicle you may drive, your
motor home can be involved
in a vehicle
crash, including a rollover. The motor home
will be dalUaged and you and others can be
injured or killed. Drive defensively at all
times.
DO Nor drive ifyou 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, judgmentor coor-
dination. Pull offthe road and park in a safe
al'ea until you can drive safely.
Vehicle Handling
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.
The distribution of the weight of your
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.
• When loading the motor home, balance
the loadfront-to-rear
and side-to-side.
• Load
and secure heavier items lower in
the storage 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. Improper loading, alteration,
maintenance
and improper driver
responses to emergency conditions can
lead to handlingproblems
and vehicle
crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles

or other loads behind your motor home.
The 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 Operator's/Owner's Guide!
Manual provided by the motor home chas-
sis manufacturer for the limits on the
weight you can tow.
v'1 NOTE I
In most cases the GCWR of the chassis and the fin-
ished motorhome are the same. In some cases, due
to the equipped hitch receiver, the GCWR may be
reduced. Please refer
to the Cargo Carrying Capacity
Tag posted in yourmotorhome for the rated GCWR.
If the Chussis Operator's/Owner's Guide!
Manual equipped with your motor home
does not provide specific information on
towing weight limits,
it is strongly
recommended that the towed vehicle or
trailer be equipped with a properly installed
and operating 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
GTW or GCWR for the chassis under your
motor home. Again, check the
Chussis
Operator'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 driving in mountainous areas,
look for and obey highway signs con-
cerning grades and curves. Your driving
experience when pulling and stopping a
Introduction
towed unit on mountain roads will be very
different from what you experience on
level ground.
• State laws in the United States and provin-
cia1laws 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
improper alteration that affects vehicle
handling
or response can cause a vehicle
crash, and any improper alteration to the
electrical
or Propane systems can cause a
fire and can endangeryour motor home
and its occupants. Fleetwood, your chassis
and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home as delivered -
NOT as altered
by someone else.
Warning Devices
Your motor home is equipped with warning
devices. Check them before a trip for
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
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Introduction
• Brake Warning
• Engine Warning
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE
(If Equipped)
SPECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational orVehicle 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
chassis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record infonnation about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such
as engine performance,
brakiug performance, vehicle location, vehicle
speed, and occupant seat belt use, or other data.
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The data stored in the electronic modules may
be retrieved by authorized parties using special-
ized equipment, for vehicle diaguostic
or acci-
dent investigation purposes.
Please refer to the chassis manufacturer owner's
guide and/or (ifequipped) 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 Subsidiaries of Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc., Sold in the 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.
The warranty covers the first retail purchaser
and all transferees during the warranty period.
The warranty begins on the date
of original
retail delively
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-stlUctural defects, one (I) 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 stlUctural defects, three (3) years from
the Start Date or until the motor home
reaches 50,000 total miles as determined
by the mileage shown on the odometer,
whichever occurs first. StlUctural defects
are defined only
as the motor home's roof
structure, sub-floor stlUcture, 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 instlUctions 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. Motor homes on which the odometer read-
ing has 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
upholstelY that may have occurred prior to
delivelY 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 SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY (1) INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-
QUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY CLAIMS
FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF
USE, LOSS OF VALUE, LOSS OF
INCOME, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVE-
NIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, BUS
FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDEN-
TAL CHARGES SUCHAS TELEPHONE
CALLS OR HOTEL BILLS, (2) ANY
OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED
ORALLEGED TO BE CAUSED
BY
MOLD, MILDEW, FUNGUS, DRY ROT
ORANY MICROBIAL MATTER, OR (3)
LEGAL FEES OR EXPENSES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or lim-
itation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
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LIMITATIONS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY.
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.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer
is obligated to maintain the motor home prior to
retail sale, to perfotm a detailed predelivery
inspection and to repair
or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material or work-
manship.
OWNER'S 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 notmal 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 walTanty, the owner shall con-
tact the selling dealer, or other authorized
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dealer, giving sufficient infonnation 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 dealer
location for warranty service. See "WalTanty
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 opportu-
nity to cure enables the manufacturer to supple-
ment plior efforts by its authorized dealers so any
ongoing problem or dissatisfaction can
be
resolved or addressed by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer's written notice should be mailed
to: Fleetwood
Owner Relations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
MANUFACTURER'S OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the
dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the
problem, a Fleetwood Service Center will repair
or replace any parts necessary to COlTect defects
in material or workmanship.
For motor homes manufactured by the following
subsidiaries
of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.:
Fleetwood
Motor Homes of California, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes of Indiana, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes of Pennsylvania, Inc.
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Owner Relations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216

Ford Chassis Assistance:
1-800-444-3311
Workhorse Chassis Assistance:
1-877-294-6773
Spartan Motor Chassis
Customer Assistance:
1-800-543-4334
FreightIiner Chassis Assistance:
1-800-385-4357
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you need warranty service or watTanty
infolTnation, 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 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 and its subsidiaries will not be
responsible
for front endalignment after this
predelivery inspection has beenpelformed.
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 motor home dealer. The service
depatiment at any
of the locations listed at the
back
of this manual can help you find a dealer
in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to
your satisfaction:
I. Discuss any walTanty-related problems
directly with the manager andlor owner
of
the dealership, giving them an opportunity
to help the service depaliment resolve the
matter for you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been
Warranty
resolved to your satisfaction by your local
dealer, contact Fleetwood Owner Relations.
The locations are listed in the back
of this
manual. Please contact the one nearest you.
3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and
the factory representative will be able to
solve any problem which might arise.
If
their combined efforts are not satisfactory,
please send a letter describing the
circumstances
to:
Fleetwood 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 your warranty card.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please
use this toll-free telephone number:
Fleetwood
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
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially
any parts that are replaced. These parts will
usually have to be returned to your dealer before
you can be reim-bursed 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 vety
soon, discuss the situation with the service
advisor, listing the items in order
of priority.
This will help the service depatiment manage its
time and will help get you going as quickly as
possible.
If required work is not covered under
the walTanty, your dealer's service department
can help you with getting the
COlTect service.
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Warranty
The materials in your Owner's Information
Package Package contain wananty 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
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 wananty 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 wananty 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 dealer.
OWNERCARE CARD
You will automatically receive an Ownercare
Card several weeks after the delivery receipt is
received from your selling dealer. This card is
imprinted with your name, the motor home
serial number (V.I.N.), and manufacturing
subsidiary location.
If your motor home needs
warranty service, present this card to the dealer,
or have it available when contacting Fleetwood's
Owner Relations Group.
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
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and manufacturer. Please read this section
carefully.
You will be better infotmed 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
which could cause a crash, injury,
or death, you
should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying Fleetwood 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
SafetyAdministration
400 Seventh St. SW
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 yon read this Owner's Manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the fol-
lowing words are
of special significance:
A. WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A. CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injUly.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which,
if not avoided, may result in damage to
the component
or vehicle.
,/1 NOTE
indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
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SOUTHWIND INFORMATION
LAMPS AND BULBS
Replace bulbs with the listed bulb or equivalent.
Interior -l2-volt
Bedroomfliving room
reading lights ..............................
.1 139IF, 12-volt
Bedroom soffit lights..................GE 5312, 12-volt
Dinette decor light........................
GE 921, l2-volt
Fluorescent Light....................F15T8-CW, l2-volt
Round Halogen lights........................
lOW, l2-volt
Vanity light.....................................
9019-F, 12-volt
Exterior
Back-up lights.............................GE 1156, l2-volt
Entry step light .............................
GE 193, l2-volt
Front clearance lights.................GE
67DP, 12-volt
Front tum signal
lights...........................Peterson
426A-ll, 12-volt
Headlight, halogen
high/low beam...............Hella
HI U-HlL, 12-volt
License plate light ......................GE 5312, l2-volt
Mirror tum signal lights .............GE 1895, 12-volt
Porch lights............................Jensen 1003, l2-volt
Rear clearance lights ....................
GE 193, 12-volt
Running light.......................Hella #78274, 12-volt
Side marker lights......................... GE 194, l2-volt
Stop/turn/taillights ......................GE 1157, l2-volt
CAUTION
Before relamping, disconnect power source by remov-
ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in
OFF position.
Halogen bulbs operate at extremely high temperatures
and pressures and will shatter if not handled correctly.
Always use a soft dry cloth or cotton gloves when han-
dling halogen bulbs.
Do not touch glass area with bare hands. If bulb is
touched with bare hands, wipe the bulb clean with rub-
bing alcohol.
Do not use near flammable or combustible materials
andlorobjects which may be sensitive to fading or drying.
Use bulbs designed or specific by manufacturer as to
style, wattage and voltage.
tfl NOTE I
ConsultChassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual
forautomotive lamp replacement on chassis
cab. This
would include headlamps, tum signals and running
lamps.
MOTOR HOME FUSES AND
CIRCUIT 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 intell'Upt current
flow
if a circuitis overloaded.
1. l20-volt House Electrical- This electri-
cal panel is located under the bed. This
panel is very similar to a residential panel
with resettable breakers.
2. FleetwoodAutomotive l2-volt System -
This panel is located in a driver's side com-
partment. This electrical center contains
battelY disconnect systems, entry step, fog
light, and some other automotive circuitry.
3. I2-volt Chassis Fuses -This electrical
panel is located under the driver's side dash
area.
.. I WARNING 1
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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1.Vent
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2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9 10
11 12
2. RearView Mirrors Controls
3. Rear View Mirrors Heater Switch
4. Dash Fan Switch
S. Dash Fan Switch
6. Auxiliary StartSwitch - Allows engine to start
with auxiliary batteries.
7. Blank Switch Cover
8. Leveling Jacks Controls
9. Overdrive Switch (Workhorse Chassis only)
10. Utility Light Switch
11. Hood Light Switch
12. Grade Brake Switch (Workhorse Chassis only)
13. Headlight Switch
14. Instrument Cluster -Consult Chassis Operator's
Manual for details
on instruments.
15. Cigarette/Cigar Lighter
16. 12-VoltPower Port
17. Climate Controls
Fan Speed Control Knob - Turns fan on and off
and adjusts speed.
AlC Button -When button is pressed in and light
is on, cooled air is delivered through selected out-
lets. Fan Speed Control Knob must be on.
Air Flow Control Knob -Selects outlets for
delivered air.
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Air is delivered from the adjustable dash
mounted outlets. Air will be either cooled or
heated depending on position of AlC
Button and Temperature Control Knob.
Air is delivered from the adjustable dash
mounted outlets and floor outlets.
Air is delivered from the floor outlets.
Air is delivered to the windshield from the
top dash outlets.
Recirc Button -When button is pressed in and
light is on, interior air is recirculated through the
system. When button is out, air from outside the
vehicle is drawn through the system.
Temperature Control Knob -Rotate the knob to
the right for warmer air, and to the left for cooler
air.
18. Radio/CD Player
19. Rear View Monitor
20. Radio Mode Switch -Switches power to the
radio between the chassis battery and the coach
battery.
21. Generator Start Switch
22. Generator Hour Meter