Fleetwood 2012 Discovery 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:
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2012 OWNER’S MANUAL

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

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style
and the growing family of motor home owners.
We sincerely thank you for choosing a
Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide
you with years of carefree, pleasant traveling
and vacationing. It conforms with, or exceeds,
applicable National Fir Prot ction Association
(NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
(units built for Canada only), F d ral Motor
V hicl Saf ty Standards (FMVSS),Environ-
m ntal Prot ction Ag ncy (EPA) and California
Air R sourc s Board (CARB) regulations. The
seal attached just outside the entry door indi-
cates compliance with NFPA or CSA standards.
ike 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 ser-
vice from your motor home. Study these materials
carefully. A good working knowledge of your
motor home and how to care for it will help you
enjoy many miles and years of recreational living.
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NOTE
This ma ual describes ma y features of your RV a d
i cludes some i structio s for its safe use. This ma -
ual, i cludi g photographs a d illustratio s, is of a ge -
eral ature o ly. Some equipme t a d features
described or show i this ma ual may be optio al or
because of the co ti uous program of product cha ge
co ducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that rece t prod-
uct cha ges may ot be i cluded.
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NOTE
Throughout this ma ual the term “RV” represe ts a
“Recreatio al Vehicle” as defi ed by the NFPA 1192.
This i cludes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, campi g trailers, recreatio al park trailers,
a d truck campers.
Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper
equipment can result in property damage, injury
and/or death.
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WARNING
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If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer immediately so he can assist you. Your
dealer’s Service or Sales Department will han-
dle any normal problems which might occur.
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may be optional or not
available on some models.
Because of the continuous program of product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-
sible that recent product changes may not be
included in this manual. Specifications may
change without notice. Product information,
illustrations and photography included in this
Owner’s Manual were as accurate as possible at
the time of publication, and are representative of
function and may or may not be specific in their
depiction of actual equipment, fabrics, interior
or exterior decor or design options as installed
on or in your recreational vehicle.
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 stan-
dard written warranty as presented in this manu-
al.
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 plea-
surable 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
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 a d
request the desired or missi g i formatio .
Fleetwood Owner Relat ons
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
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
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. or Fleetwood Identification Nu ber
is located on the tag just outside the main entry
door or on the outside left front side of the motor
home. Use this number when ordering parts
through your Fleetwood dealer.
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
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.
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locat d just b hind th driv r’s sid
door on th outsid of th motor hom
OR outsid th main ntry door.
FLEETWOOD
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Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate
worn or misaligned suspension or steering com-
ponents, unbalanced or improperly inflated
tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.
Alignment can be affected by worn steer-
ing/suspension parts or road hazards such as hit-
ting a curb, pothole, railroad track, etc.
Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an
angle and wear unevenly. It may also cause the
vehicle to “pull” to the right or left.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
may cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping or flat spots. If you see
uneven tire tread wear or if the vehicle ride
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be bal-
anced.
See the Chassis 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 OF YOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
ike 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 NO 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 dri-
ving 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 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. I proper loading, alteration,
aintenance and i proper driver
responses to e ergency conditions can
lead to handling proble s and vehicle
crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
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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 addition-
al brakes, you cannot tow more than the
GTW or GCWR for the chassis under your
motor home. Again, check the Chassis
Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual.
• You CANNO 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.
• State laws in the United States and provin-
cial laws in Canada vary concerning tow-
ing 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
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, your chassis
and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home as delivered – NO as altered
by someone else.
Due to recent National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) ruling, it
should be noted that any alteration to a
motor home increasing the overall weight
by 100 lbs or more is required to be
reweighed and the Federal Certification
Tag needs to be updated to reflect the
weight manufacturer. Please contact the
“Administrator” at NHTSA for further
details. Their address and telephone
number are shown on page 02-4.
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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Introdu tion
Warning Devices
Your motor home is equipped with warning
devices. Check them before a trip for prop-
er operation. A disabled warning device
cannot warn you or vehicle occupants of a
life-threatening danger. Keep them working
and respond to them quickly.
Examples of hese Devices Include:
• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
• Propane Detector/Alarm
• Smoke Detector/Alarm
• Seat Belt Warnings
• Hazard Flashers
• Brake Warning
• Engine Warning
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE
(If Equ pped)
SPECIA NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance
Systems and/or equipped with certain other
electronic devices may be equipped with event
data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis
supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For
diagnostic and safety related reasons, this chas-
sis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such as engine performance,
braking performance, vehicle location, vehicle
speed, and occupant seat belt use, or other data.
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.
DRIVERS LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS:
Some states require either an endorsement or a
different class of drivers license to operate or
tow a recreational vehicle. icense 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.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufa tured by Subsidiaries of Fleetwood
RV, In ., 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, when first sold by an authorized
Fleetwood dealership.
The warranty covers the first retail purchaser
and all transferees during the warranty period
when first sold by an authorized Fleetwood
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
his warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive chassis system (including
the chassis and drive train), tires and batter-
ies, all of which are covered by the sepa-
rate warranties of the respective manufac-
turers of these components.
2. Defects caused by or related to:
a. Abuse, misuse, negligence or accident;
b. Failure to comply with instructions con-
tained in the Owner’s Infor ation
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
upholstery that may have occurred prior to
delivery and are normally corrected during
the delivery inspection process at the man-
ufacturing plant or at the dealership.
7. Transportation to and from dealer location.
8. F EETWOOD SHA NOT BE IAB E
FOR ANY (1) INCIDENTA OR CONSE-
QUENTIA DAMAGES, INC UDING
BUT NOT IMITED TO ANY C AIMS
FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, OSS OF
USE, OSS OF VA UE, OSS OF
INCOME, OSS OF TIME, INCONVE-
NIENCE, COMMERCIA OSS, BUS
FARES, VEHIC E RENTA , INCIDEN-
TA CHARGES SUCH AS TE EPHONE
CA S OR HOTE BI S, (2) ANY
OTHER PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED
OR A EGED TO BE CAUSED BY
MO D, MI DEW, FUNGUS, DRY ROT
OR ANY MICROBIA MATTER, OR (3)
EGA FEES OR EXPENSES.
9. Motor homes which are not originally sold
by an authorized Fleetwood dealership, i.e.
sold at auction, repossession, salvaged or
sold in an otherwise distressed condition.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
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LIMITATIONS
ANY IMP IED WARRANTIES, INC UDING,
BUT NOT IMITED TO THE IMP IED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABI ITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU AR
PURPOSE, ARE IMITED 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.
he 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
his 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 perform 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 Infor ation
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 deal-
er, 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 dealer
location for warranty service. See “Warranty
Service,” page 2-3, for additional details.
To the extent allowed or not prohibited by
applicable law, the manufacturer requires that
the owner first provide it with direct written
notification of any alleged unrepaired defect, or
any other dissatisfaction experienced with the
motor home so the manufacturer has the oppor-
tunity to cure the problem or dissatisfaction
itself. Giving the manufacturer this direct notice
and opportunity to cure enables the manufactur-
er to supplement prior efforts by its authorized
dealers so any ongoing problem or dissatisfac-
tion can be resolved or addressed by the manu-
facturer. 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 correct 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
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Warranty

Ford Chassis Assistance:
1-800-444-3311
Workhorse Chassis Assistance:
1-877-294-6773
Spartan Motor Chassis
Customer Assistance:
1-800-543-4334
Freightliner Chassis Assistance:
1-800-385-4357
WARRANTY SERVICE
If you need warranty service or warranty
information, please see the booklets and other
documents included in your Owner’s
Infor ation 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 end align ent after this
predelivery inspection has been perfor ed.
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
department 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:
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 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 reimbursed for their cost.
Always make a written list of the motor home
problems or the specific work you want done. If
you’ve had work done that is not on your
maintenance log, let the service advisor know.
If you have a long list of service items that need
attention and you need your motor home very
soon, discuss the situation with the service
advisor, listing the items in order of priority.
This will help the service department manage its
time and will help get you going as quickly as
possible. If required work is not covered under
the warranty, your dealer’s service department
can help you with getting the correct service.
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Warranty

Warranty
02-4
The materials in your Owner’s Infor ation
Package Package contain warranty information
and operating instructions on the various
appliances and components in your motor home.
If you do not have operating instructions for a
particular appliance or component, contact your
dealer. Warranty registration cards for these
items should be filled out and mailed as soon as
possible after you take delivery of your motor
home. When contacting any of the equipment
manufacturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification
numbers will be found on tags or plates attached
to the appliance.
If you have a warranty or service concern about
the chassis portion of your motor home, you
may go directly to an authorized chassis dealer
for service. This may save you time and effort
as the chassis warranty is administered by the
chassis manufacturer. Consult your area
directory for an authorized claims dealer. If
you are unsure if the issue is chassis related,
please contact your Fleetwood 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 Own rcar
delivery checkout.
Please refer to the warranty in the front of this
manual. It explains your rights and obligations,
as well as the rights and obligations of the dealer
and manufacturer. Please read this section
carefully. You will be better informed in case
you have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealer will be better able to get you on the road
again.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you
should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Saf ty 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 safe-
ty 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 raffic
Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this Owner’s Manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the fol-
lowing words are of special significance:
indicates an imminently hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the component or vehicle.
indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
DANGER
!
IMPORTANT NOTICES
NOTE
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CAUTION
WARNING
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CAUTION
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PROVIDENCE INFORMATION
LAMPS AND BULBS
Interior - 12-volt
Bedroom reading lights................1139-IF, 12-volt
Ceiling decor light...........................RBG 71-921F
Ceiling fluorescent ........................... 815, 12-volt
Ceiling halogen ........................G4.0 10W, 12-volt
Ceiling single incandescent........GE 1141, 12-volt
Driver/passenger spotlights ..............1383, 12-volt
Wall decor lamps ..................................RBG 921F
Interior - 12-volt ac
Range hood light ....GE WB36X10176, 12-volt ac
Exterior
Back-up lights ..........................Hella 2FZ, 12-volt
Entry step light.............................GE 194, 12-volt
Fog lamps..............................GE H3 55W, 12-volt
Front clearance lights...................GE 194, 12-volt
Front hood light............................GE 194, 12-volt
Front turn signals............Sylvania 3357K, 12-volt
Head lamps – high beam............GE 9005, 12-volt
Head lamps – low beam.............GE 9006, 12-volt
License plate lights ........................GE 53, 12-volt
Luggage compartment................GE 1141, 12-volt
Mid side markers........................GE 1157, 12-volt
Porch light ....................................GE 923, 12-volt
Rear clearance lights ....................GE 194, 12-volt
Rear engine compartment ............GE 193, 12-volt
Rear markers ................................GE 194, 12-volt
Rear turn signals.........................GE 1157, 12-volt
Run/stop taillights ......................GE 1157, 12-volt
Side mirror light............VELVAC 709724 12-volt
Utility compartment .....................GE 194, 12-volt
MOTOR HOME FUSES AND
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
he 120-volt circuit breakers and 12-volt fuses
are located on three separate panels. hey are
located differently for each model. Areas such
as the hall walkway, under the bed, below the
refer or in outside storage compartments are
typical locations.
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WARNING
Do not install 12-volt fuses or 120-volt breakers with
a perage ratings greater than that specified on the
device or label. Doing so constitutes a fire hazard.
!
CAUTION
Before rela ping, disconnect power source by re ov-
ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in
OFF position.
Halogen bulbs operate at extre ely high te peratures
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 fla able or co bustible aterials
and/or objects which ay be sensitive to fading or drying.
Use bulbs designed or specific by anufacturer as to
style, wattage and voltage.

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