Fleetwood 2011 American Eagle User manual

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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 • Storm
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Southwind • Terra • Terra LX • Tioga • Tioga Ranger
2011 Ownerʼs Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES
NOTE
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and convenient operation.
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not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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manual, statements pre eded by the following
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not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
!
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
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not avoided, may result in damage to the component
or vehicle.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTROD CTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-1
Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Planning and Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-2
Owner’s Information Package . . . . . . . . . . . .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 ecording Device
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .01-6
Drivers License equirements . . . . . . . . . . .01-6
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-1
Coverage Provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty . . . .02-1
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Your ights Under State Law . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Dealer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Owner’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Manufacturer’s Obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-2
eporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-4
AMERICAN COACH INFORMATION . . .03-1
Heritage Information, Eagle, Tradition and
evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-1
Electrical Circuit Breaker Panels, Circuit
Fuse Panels and Battery Disconnect
Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-1
Eagle and Tradition Driver’s Controls . . . . .03-2
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-3
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) . . . . . . . . . . . .03-3
Towed Vehicle Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-4
Deep Snow and Mud Switch (If Equipped) . . .03-4
Heritage Drivers Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-5
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-5
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) . . . . . . . . . . . .03-6
evolution Drivers Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-7
Instrument Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-7
Living with Your Motor Home . . . . . . . . . . .03-8
Plumbing System and Holding Tanks . . . . . .03-8
Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) . . . . . . .03-9
Trip / Navigation and House Monitoring
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
eference Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
Cameras (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-9
Video Select Switch (Heritage only) . . . . . .03-10
ON THE ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-1
Motor Home Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading . . . . . .04-1
Some Definitions First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . .04-2
Suggested Owners Manual Addendum
for eight Distribution Hitches. . . . . . .04-2
Dinghy Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-4
Towed Vehicle iring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-5
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-6
How to eigh Your Loaded Motor Home . .04-6
Dangers of Overloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-9
Loading Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-10
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-10
Tire Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-10
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-10
Air Pressure and Air Pressure
Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-11
Underinflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-12
Air Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-12
Tire Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-12
If You Get a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-12
Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-13
Seats and Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-13
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts . . .04-13
Safety Belt Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14
Safety Restraints for Children . . . . . . . . .04-14
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Safety Belts for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-14
Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped) . . . . . . .04-15
Air Bags (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-15
Driving and Vehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . .04-16
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-16
Maneuvering in Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-16
ear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) . . .04-17
Exterior Side Camera System
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-17
Global Positioning System
Navigation (GPS) (If Equipped) . . . . . . .04-17
Trip/Engine Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-17
Body Undercoating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-18
Fuel and Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-18
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . . . . .04-18
API Refueling Advisory . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-18
Engine Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-19
Exhaust System Heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-19
Engine Temperature Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . .04-19
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions . . . . .04-20
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm . . . . .04-20
Emergency Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-20
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . .04-21
LIVING WITH YO R MOTOR HOME . . .05-1
Leveling System (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Power Entry Step (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Electric Stepwell Cover (If Equipped) . . . . .05-1
Stepwell Cover Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-1
Entry and Screen Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
Patio Awning (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
Emergency Exit indow(s) . . . . . . . . . . . .05-2
emote Mirror Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Power Sun Visors (If Equpped) . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Pull Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Blinds Shades (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Power Blinds (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-3
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-4
Exterior Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-4
Interior Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-4
Slide-Out ooms (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .05-5
Interior and Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-5
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .05-5
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) . . .05-6
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-6
Overhead Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .05-6
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) . . .05-6
Monitor Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-7
Effects of Permanent Occupancy . . . . . . . . .05-7
Condensation and How to Control It . . . .05-7
Dripping Ceiling Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-9
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-9
hat the RV Owner Can Do . . . . . . . . . .05-10
Fire Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-11
Fire Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Smoke Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
PL MBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-1
Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-1
External Fresh ater Hookup . . . . . . . . . .06-1
Filling the On-Board ater Tank . . . . . . .06-1
Draining the Fresh ater Tank . . . . . . . . .06-2
ater Pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
ater Pump Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
Low Point Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh ater System . .06-2
Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-3
Sanitizing the Fresh ater System . . . . . .06-3
Exterior Shower (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .06-3
Power ater Hose Reel (If Equipped) . . .06-4
hole Coach Filter System
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Insta-Hot Drinking ater System
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Waste Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-4
Draining the Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . .06-5
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) . .06-6
San-T-Flush Operation (Using Sanitizing
Bottle from Kit) (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .06-6

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Holding Tank Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-7
Cold eather Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06-8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System . . . . . . . . .07-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-1
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) . . . . . . .07-2
Battery Inspection and Care . . . . . . . . . . .07-2
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . . . . . . . .07-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) . . . . .07-4
120-Volt System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-4
Power Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-4
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) . .07-5
Generator (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-5
Generator Fuel Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-5
Generator Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-5
Generator Operating Safety Precautions . .07-6
Generator Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7
Generator Slide-Out (If Equipped) . . . . . .07-7
Generator Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7
Automatic Generator Start
Control System (If Equipped) . . . . . . . .07-7
Main Features (AGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-7
Power Cord Reel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .07-8
Electrical Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-8
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . .07-8
PROPANE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
Propane Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-1
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
Hoses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
Propane Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
Using Propane System at Low
Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-2
Filling Propane Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3
Propane System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3
Propane Leak Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .08-3
Lighting Propane Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .08-4
APPLIANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
Water Heater (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
ater Heater Bypass Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
efrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-1
Forced Air Furnace (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .09-1
Hydronic Heating System (If Equipped) . . . .09-2
ange (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-2
ange Exhaust Hood (If Equipped) . . . . . . .09-3
Air Conditioner with Heat Strip
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
Televisions and DVD Players
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-3
LCD/LED Television (If Equipped) . . . . . . .09-4
Whole Coach Surge Protection
(If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
Power TV Antenna (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . .09-4
Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped) . . . . . .09-4
Satellite adio (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
Microwave Oven (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
Washer/Dryer- eady Option . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-4
Miscellaneous Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09-5
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
Stains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
How to Maintain, Care for, and
Repair the Finish on your Fleetwood RV . .10-2
Exterior Graphics Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-2
indows, Doors, Vents and Locks . . . . . . .10-3
Fiberglass oof System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Sealant Renewal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-3
Exterior Sealants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Door, Window, oof Component
and Molding esealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) . . . .10-4
Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) . . . . . . .10-4

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alls and Ceiling Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Plastic/Fiberglass/Tile Shower Stall . . . . .10-5
Floors and Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Tile Floor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Engine Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Generator Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) . . . . . .10-6
Windshield Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .10-6
Maintenance Guideline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-6
STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
Storage Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-1
Short-Term Storage (Less than 30 days) . .11-1
Long-Term Storage (Over 30 days) . . . . .11-2
Winterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-2
ater System interizing for
Units with ater Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-3
Fresh ater interization Procedure
for units with Hydronic Heating . . . . . . . .11-4
eactivating the Motor Home
After Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-5
GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-1

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style
and the growing family of motor home owners.
We sincerely thank you for choosing a
Fleetwood RV 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 Nationa Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
(units built for Canada only), Federa Motor
Vehic e Safety Standards (FMVSS),Environ-
menta Protection Agency (EPA) and Ca ifornia
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. The
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. The 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 Ow er’s I formatio Package and
the motor home Chassis Operator’s/
Ow er’s Guide/Ma ual. 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. tudy 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 manua describes many features of your RV and
inc udes some instructions for its safe use. This man-
ua , inc uding photographs and i ustrations, is of a gen-
era nature on y. Some equipment and features
described or shown in this manua may be optiona or
because of the continuous program of product change
conducted by F eetwood, it is possib e that recent prod-
uct changes may not be inc uded.
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NOTE
Throughout this manua the term “RV” represents a
“Recreationa Vehic e” as defined by the NFPA 1192.
This inc udes motor homes, fifth whee trai ers, trave
trai ers, camping trai ers, recreationa park trai ers,
and truck campers.
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Fai ure to fo ow proper procedures or insta proper
equipment can resu t in property damage, injury
and/or death.
WARNING
!

Intro uction
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If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer immediately for assistance. Your dealer’s
ervice or ales Department will handle any
normal problems which might occur.
ome 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 RV, it is
possible that recent product changes may not be
included in this manual. pecifications 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.
The 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. 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.
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 Ow er’s Ma ual and the Chassis
Operator’s Ma ual are in the package. ince 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 you read all this i formatio a d
u dersta d the safety a d operati g i structio s
i cluded i 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 Ownerʼs Information Package does not con-
tain these items, even if you purchased your motor
home “used,” p ease ca or write F eetwood RV and
request the desired or missing information.
American Coach Owner Relations
1010 Commerce Drive
Decatur, In iana 46733
1-800-435-7345
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Intro uction
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
everal numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
The V.I.N. or Vehicle Ide tificatio Number is
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is
found on the Federal Certification Tag attached on
the interior wall behind the driver’s seat. Refer to
this information when ordering parts from the chas-
sis manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
The F.I.N. or Fleetwood RV Ide tificatio
Number is located on the tag underneath the dri-
ver’s side window on the outside of the motor
home. Use this number when ordering parts
through your Fleetwood dealer.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
The 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. To help pre-
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please ote that fro t-e d alig me t after
retail delivery is the ow er’s respo sibility a d
is ot covered u der the warra ty.
Located underneath the driver’s side
window on the outside of the motor
home
(Examp e)
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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
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 bal-
anced. It is easy to confuse road imperfections
transmitted from the tires, through the suspen-
sion and structure into the motor home as a "tire
balance" issue.
ee the Chassis Operator’s/Ow er’s Guide/
Ma ual for more information.
AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID
DEVICES
Fleetwood RV 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. The 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.
The distribution of the weight of your
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.
• Whe loadi g the motor home, bala ce
the load fro t-to-rear a d side-to-side.
• Load a d secure heavier items lower i
the storage areas tha 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 your
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 loadi g, alteratio ,
mai te a ce a d improper driver
respo ses to emerge cy co ditio s ca
lead to ha dli g problems a d vehicle
crashes.