Fleetwood 2012 American Eagle User manual

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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
2012 Owner’s 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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WARNING
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Please pay lose attention to these statements
while you read this Owner’s Manual. In this
manual, statements pre eded by the following
words are of spe ial signifi an e:
indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
DANGER
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indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION
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indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in damage to the component
or vehicle.
CAUTION

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
WarrantyService ......................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
InstrumentPanels ...................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
InstrumentPanels ...................03-5
Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) . . . . . . . . . . . .03-6
evolution Drivers Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .03-7
InstrumentPanels ...................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
ONTHEROAD........................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
LoadingTips ......................04-10
Tires ...............................04-10
TireInflation ......................04-10
TireRotation ......................04-10
Air Pressure and Air Pressure
Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-11
Underinflation .....................04-12
Air Pressure Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04-12
TireReplacement ...................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
MotorHome.....................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
EngineFan..........................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
InteriorStorage .....................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
InteriorLighting ....................05-6
OverheadVents .....................05-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . .05-6
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) . . .05-6
MonitorPanel ........................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
FireSafety ..........................05-11
Fire Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Smoke Detector/Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05-12
Manual Headlight Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . .05-13
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
aterPump ........................06-2
aterPumpFilter ...................06-2
LowPointDrains ...................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
(IfEquipped) .....................06-4
Insta-Hot Drinking ater System
(IfEquipped) .....................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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HoldingTankCare ..................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
BatteryCharging ....................07-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . .07-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . . . . . . . .07-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) . . . . .07-4
120-VoltSystem ......................07-4
PowerInverter......................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
PROPANESYSTEM....................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
SealantRenewal ....................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
MotorHome......................10-5
Plastic/Fiberglass/Tile Shower Stall . . . . .10-5
Floors and Carpeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
Tile Floor (If Equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-5
EngineAccess ......................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
AfterStorage .......................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 Nat onal F re Protect on Assoc at on
(NFPA), Canad an Standards Assoc at on (CSA)
(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor
Veh cle Safety Standards (FMVSS),Env ron-
mental Protect on Agency (EPA) and Cal forn a
A r 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 Owner’s Infor ation 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. 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 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.
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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 Owner’s Manual and the Chassis
Operator’s Manual 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 infor ation and
understand the safety and operating instructions
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 RV a d
request the desired or missi g i formatio .
Amer can Coach Owner Relat ons
1010 Commerce Dr ve
Decatur, Ind ana 46733
1-800-435-7345
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
everal numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Nu ber 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 Identification
Nu ber 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 note that front-end align ent after
retail delivery is the owner’s responsibility and
is not covered under the warranty.
Located underneath the dr ver’s s de
w ndow on the outs de of 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
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/Owner’s Guide/
Manual 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 Cra h
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 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 otor ho e, balance
the load front-to-rear and side-to-side.
• Load and secure heavier ite s lower in
the storage areas than lighter ite s.
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 Re pon e
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. I proper loading, alteration,
aintenance and i proper driver
responses to e ergency conditions can
lead to handling proble s and vehicle
crashes.

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Introduction
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.
If the Chassis Operator’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
Gross Towed Weight (GTW) or Gross
Combind Weight Rating (GCWR) for the
chassis under your motor home and the
Federal Certification Tag located on the
wall in the driver's compartment area.
Again, check the Chassis
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
towed unit on mountain roads will be very
different from what you experience on
level ground.
• tate laws in the United tates and provincial
laws in Canada vary concerning towing equip-
ment requirements and limits. Check the laws
in the areas where you anticipate traveling.
The label on the trailer hitch will state the
maximum allowable trailer weight for the dif-
ferent types of towing. Note that in some
cases the Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC)
may have to be reduced to tow more weight.
Alteration 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
i proper alteration that affects vehicle
handling or response can cause a vehicle
crash, and any i proper alteration to the
electrical or Propane syste s can cause a
fire and can endanger your otor ho e
and its occupants. Fleetwood RV, your
chassis and other manufacturers stand
behind the motor home as delivered –
NOT as altered by someone else. Due to a
recent National Highway Traffic afety
Administration (NHT A) 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 re-weighed
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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and the Federal Certification Weight Tag
needs updated to reflect the weight change.
This tag is printed and supplied by the
motor home manufacturer. Please contact
the "Administrator" at NHT A at the
address and telephone number shown on
page 02-4 for further details.
Warning Device
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.
This may include, but is not limited to,
replacing the battery as applicable. Consult
your Owner's Package for information
regarding warning device operation.
Exam les of These Devices Include:
• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
• Propane Detector/Alarm
• moke Detector/Alarm
• eat Belt Warnings
• Hazard Flashers
• Brake Warning
• Engine Warning
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE
(If Equ pped)
PECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance
ystems and/or equipped with certain other
electronic devices may be equipped with event
data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built using components
from a nationally recognized chassis manufac-
turer. For diagnostic and compliance with
Federal Motor Vehicle afety tandards, this
chassis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
passenger engine performance, braking perform-
ance, vehicle location, vehicle speed, occupant
seat belt use, or other data.
The 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.
DRIVER’S LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS:
ome states require either an endorsement or a
different class of driver’s 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
driver’s license authority to determine if there is
such a requirement.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by Subsidiaries of 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 RV Dealership.
The warranty covers the first retail purchaser
and all transferees during the warranty period
when first sold by an authorized Fleetwood RV
Dealership. 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 batteries, all of which are covered
by the separate warranties of the respective
manufacturers of these components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions
contained in the Owner’s Information
Package;
c. Alteration or modification of the motor
home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail,
chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)
3. ormal 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
reading has been altered.
5. ormal maintenance and service items,
such as light bulbs, fuses, sealants,
lubricants, 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 manufacturing plant or at the
dealership.
7. Transportation to and from dealer location.
8. FLEETWOOD RV, I C. SHALL OT
BE LIABLE FOR A Y (1) I CIDE -
TAL OR CO SEQUE TIAL DAM-
AGES, I CLUDI G BUT OT
LIMITED TO A Y CLAIMS FOR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF USE,
LOSS OF VALUE, LOSS OF I COME,
LOSS OF TIME, I CO VE IE CE,
COMMERCIAL LOSS, BUS FARES,
VEHICLE RE TAL, I CIDE TAL
CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHO E
CALLS OR HOTEL BILLS, (2) A Y
OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE
CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE
CAUSED BY MOLD, MILDEW, FU
GUS, DRY ROT OR A Y MICROBIAL
MATTER, OR (3) LEGAL FEES OR
EXPE SES.
9. Motor homes which are not originally
sold by an authorized Fleetwood RV
dealership, i.e. sold at auction, reposses-
sion, salvaged or sold in an otherwise
distressed condition.
ome 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 IMPLIED WARRANTIE , INCLUD-
ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIE OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNE FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPO E, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THI WRITTEN WARRANTY.
ome 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 neces-
sary to correct defects in material or workmanship.
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, the owner shall con-
tact 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 02-2, 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 dealers so any ongo-
ing problem or dissatisfaction can be resolved or
addressed by the manufacturer. The manufac-
turer’s written notice should be mailed to:
American Coach Owner Relations
P.O. Box 1008
Decatur, Indiana 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 motor homes manufactured by the following:
Fleetwood RV, Inc.
For Chassis Customer Assistance, contact:
partan Motor Chassis Customer Assistance:
1-800-543-4277
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you need warranty service or warranty informa-
tion, 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

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Fleetwood RV Owner Relations.
As a part of the predelivery inspection proce-
dure, the dealer is responsible for road testing
the motor home, noting and correcting any
steering problems and setting correct tire pres-
sures before delivery.
Fleetwood RV and its subsidiaries 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 service department at
any of the locations listed at the back of this man-
ual 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. The locations are
listed in the back of this manual.
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:
American Coach Owner Relations
1010 Commerce Drive
Decatur, Indiana 46733
Please include the brand name and Fleetwood
RV Identification umber F.I. of your motor
home. The F.I. number is located on the iden-
tification tag underneath the driver’s side win-
dow on the outside of the motor home.
If you wish to call for assistance, please use this
toll-free telephone number:
American Coach Owner Relations
1-800-435-7345
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 nonauthorized
repair facility (non-Fleetwood RV 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 main-
tenance 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 advi-
sor, 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 operat-
ing instructions on the various appliances and
components in your motor home. If you do not
have operating instructions for a particular appli-
ance 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. Residential refrig-
erators are covered by separate warranties of the
respective manufacturers of these components.
If you have a warranty or service concern about
the chassis portion of your motor home, you
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for service. This may save you time and effort
as the chassis warranty is administered by the
chassis manufacturer. Consult your area direc-
tory for an authorized claims dealer. If you are
unsure if the issue is chassis related, please con-
tact 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 sec-
tion 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
which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you
should immediately inform the ational
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
( HTSA) in addition to notifying American
Coach Owner Relations at 1-800-435-7345. If
HTSA 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 HTSA, you may either call the toll-
free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://www.safercar.gov or write to:
Administrator National Highway
Traffic afety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, E
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Vehicle Safety
Hotline.

AMERICAN COACH INFORMATION
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Heritage, Eagle, Traditi n and Rev luti n
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS AND
BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATIONS
Heritage, American Eagle, Tradition, and Revol tion
• Chassis 12-Volt Fuse Front Panel ................................. Front Driver Side Compartment
• Chassis Fuse 12-Volt Fuse Rear Panel.......................... Next to 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch
• Chassis 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch.................. Rear engine access compartments
• House 12-Volt Battery Disconnect Switch.................... In the battery compartment
• House 12-Volt Fuse Panel ............................................. In the basement
• House 120-Volt Breaker Panel ...................................... Various Locations by model
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
and/or objects which may be sensitive to fading or drying.
Use bulbs designed or specific by manufacturer as to
style, wattage and voltage.
!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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Eagle and Traditi n Inf rmati n
DRIVER’S CONTROLS
Ins rumen Panel

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Shif er Selec or (Side-Pod Driver Consol)
Instrument Panels
1. Auxiliary Start (Chassis & Generator Engine)
2. Blank
3. Dimmer Switch
4. Driving Lamp Switch
5. Head Lights Switch
6. Fuel / Water / Oil Gauge
7. Left Turn Signal Indicator
8. Speedometer
9. Right Turn Signal Indicator
10. Tachometer / Front & Rear Air Gauges
11. Heating/Air Conditioner Fan Speed Control
12. Heating/Air Conditioner Temperature Control
13. Vent Control
14. Defrost Fan Speed Control
15. Defrost Temperature Control
Eagle and Traditi n Inf rmati n
16. Back-Up onitor/Engine Diagnostics
17. Blank
18. Docking Lights
19. Hood Light Switch
20. Dome Light Switch
21. Radio Switch
22. Blank
23. Generator Start Switch
24. 12 Volt Outlet
25. Generator Hour eter Gauge
26. ATI Temperature / Compass Gauge
27. Radio/Satellite Radio/CD/DVD/Navigation/Tire
Pressure
28. Chassis Engine Ignition Switch
29. Parking Brake Control Knob
Shifter Select r (Side-P d)
30. Leveling Jacks Control Pad w/Air Dump
31. Air Horn Switch
32. Automatic Traction Control
33. Tag Dump Switch
34. Engine Brake Selector Switch HI/LOW
35. Engine Brake Switch ON/OFF
36. Transmission Shifter
37. Blank
38. Adjustable Pedals (Brake & Accelerator)
39. 12 Volt Outlet
40. Power Window/ irror Controls
41. Data Control Panel
42. Cup Holder

Heritage, Eagle, Traditi n and Rev luti n
DEEP SNOW AND MUD SWITCH
(If Equipped)
A deep snow and mud option switch is included
with ATC. This function increases available
traction on extra soft surfaces like snow, mud or
gravel, by slightly increasing the permissible
wheel spin.
Drivers use a deep snow and mud switch to
select this feature. When this function is in use,
the ATC indicator lamp blinks continuously.
Switch and lamp locations will vary, depending
on the vehicle make and model.
Listed below is how the Deep Snow and Mud
feature works:
F nction F nction
Driver System Active Not
Action Response Active
Press deep ATC lamp
snow and blinks X
mud switch continuously
Press ATC lamp
switch stops blinking X
again
NOTE: Turning off the ignition will also deac-
tivate the deep snow and mud feature.
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