Fleetwood American Dream 1997 User manual

BY FLEE:rWCXJD,
WIDE BODY
1997
owner's manual

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WIDE BODY .
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1997

LIMITED ONE-YEARITHREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
COVERAGE !C'ROVIDED
Your new motor home, including the sfructure, plumbing, healing and electlical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the manufacturer,
is warranted under normal use to be'free from manufacluringdefects
In material or workmanship. . __ -
The warranty extends to the first relai! purchaser
and his transferee(s) and begins on the-date of original retaH delivery or the dale the motor home is first-
/ placed
i~to service as a renlal, commercial or demonstrator una (whichever occurs firsl). The warranty extends for the following periods: _
1. For all defects (other than structural) the warranty extends for a period of one year from such dale or until the unit has received 15,000 total miles
of use as determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).
~. For slructur.al defects, 3 years;--structural defects are limited to the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior \'lillis, interiorwalls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manufacturernot later than ten (10) days after the expiration of the warranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The o\vner is responsible for normal fl)aintenance as describedJn the Owne(s Manual; however, minor adiustments (such as adjustments to the;. interior or
exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinel latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealerduring the first 90 days of warranty
coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless required as a direct result of repair or
replacement of a defective part under Ihis warranty.
If a probl~m occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving him
sufficient information to resolve the matter, The_owner shall deliver the mqtor home to the dealecor manufacturing plant location for warranty service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the molor 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 workmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the dealeris un'able or unwilling to re:sol\te a problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the manufacturing
plant at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing
of the problem and att~mpfs made to resolve it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve the problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material
or workmanship or will take other appropriate action a."s may be required.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the representatives of the manufacturing piant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by the warranty, the
owner should caU'the toli,free number listed belowto describe the problem and the attempts mace
to resolve it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE E!,PRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS A,ND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATTERIES, 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. FAtLURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL;.
C. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME;
D. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT, HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)
3.
NqRMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES, CARPET WEAR, ~TC.
4. NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE'ITEMS, SUCH'AS LIGHT BULBS, FUSES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS'-ETC.
5. MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS B-EEN ALTERED.
6. TRANSPORTATION
TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OFTIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL
LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, VEHICLE RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR
HOTEL BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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. -
THIS WARRANTY- .GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESEtlTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY ANY DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE
EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. . .
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Brand Name: Model: Serial No.
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FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatur, IN 46773
Service [phone]
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
IVfotor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, illc.
P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
[phone]
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.
Ourforest productsuppliers have advisedthaturea-formaldehyde isusedin
the production of particle board, hardwoocj plywood or paneling which they
supply us and which we utilize
in ourfinished product.These suppliers have
requested that we communicate this toour customers.
Foryourinforml'ltion, we are reproducing samples ofstatementswhich have,
been provided to us by oursuppliers,
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-
ALDE;HYDE RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR
MAY IN SOME PEOPLE
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATiON,
AND
AGGRAVATION OFALLERGIESAND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH
AS ASTHMA._PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE
THE; RISK OF
SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion International Corporation
WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN
LOW CONCENTRATIONS, FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE 'IRRITATING TO
THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM OF ESPECIALLY
SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
IF
SYMPTOMS DEVElop, CONSULTYOUR PHYSICIAN.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA- '
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALLQUANTITIES OF
FORMALDEHYDE.FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS
INTHE INDOORAIRCAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND
MAY
AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITiONS ORALLERGIES. VENTILA-
TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS.
Weyerhaeusf$( Company
Ventilation is important in mgintaining acomfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation contained in your
Owner's Manual.

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS
SYSTEMS AND
LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufactur~r of this recreational vehicle is required to furnish the foHowing consumer information as provided by
the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute, The information and vJarnings
I ' found here may also be found if} otherc!:!apters of t~ts Owner's Manual. Please s88Rhapters titled "LP GAS SYSTEM"
and "APPLIANCES" for other safety and operating information.
-WARNING
_LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALLNOTBE PLACED OR STOREQ INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP.GAS CONTAINERS ARE:
EQUIPPEDWITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GASTOTHE
ATMOSPHERE. .
WARNING
IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING APPLIANCES NEED
FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION. BEFORE OPERA.TION:
-1. OPEN OVERHEAD Vt;NT OR TURN ON EXHAUST FAN, AND
-2. OPEN Y'INDOW. -
THIS WARNING LABEL HAS .BEEN LOCATED IN TH~ COOKING AREA TO REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OFFRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES,
tHE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY
IS LLMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER VENTILATIONWHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
~H~~~~T~~~H~:~~~;:~L~A~TC~~~~~~b~~~~~~~~~~I~A6~N;F ~~rl~E DANGER OF A.SPHYXIATION
WARNING
PORTABLE FUEL·BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOOD ANQCHAf1COALGRILLS AND STOVES, SHALL
NOT
BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONALVEHICLE. THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE RECREA-
TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING
PO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE L1QUID'lINSIDE THE
VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
Awarning label has been located nearthe LP gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER{S) TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAP{\CITY. .
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in unpontrolled gas flow which-can cause fire or-explosion. A properly filled
container will contain approximately 80 percent of, i~s volume as liquid LP ga~-.:
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range-:
. IF YOU SMELL GAS;
1. Extinguish any open fla,mes, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve{s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other venlilating openings.
5. Leave the area until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
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LP gas regulators must always be installed with the diaphragm vent facing downward. Regulators that are not In
compartments have 6een equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that regulator vent faces downward and the cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion .
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TABLE OF CONTENTS "
- 1 INTRODUCTION
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Warranties ........................................................................ ;; ........... 0: .•. 1-2
Reporting Safety Defects .........................:......,.........................,........
1~5
Owner's Tnformation,Package .: ............., .. 1•••••; ................................... '1-5
Chassis & Vehicle Identifitation .. :..................................................... 1-6
2 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
Driver's Checkat St~rt-Up .....................................................,.......... 2-1 '
System Components ..................;..............:.............................:.......... 2-2
. Air Compressor......................................:....................... ;; ............. 2-2
Air Tanks ...< ............................................................. : ... : ................. 2-2
Air Dryer.....................................................................:.......•......... 2-2
The Brake PedaJ:.. .......... ~ ........,... ;; .......... .' .................................... 2-2
.spring Brakes....................................................................:............ 2-3
Air Gauge .....................................:...................:................... ': ........ 2-3
Parking Brake ....,......................:...................:............................... 2-3
UsingAir Brakes
.. ..- ................................................................: ... :...... 2-4
'Stopping Distance ..........................................................:............... 2-5
Blflking On Downgrades ....... ::- ...............:.............:..........:............ 2-51
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3 AIR CONDITIONERS
4 AIR SUSPENSION' SYSTEM
5 '.' 1\PPLIANCES
6 SEMI-AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM
',Leveling Procedure .:...................:...........;................ ~ .. :...................... 6-2
Emergency Retracting Procedure .............................................:.......: 6-4 .
7 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon Monoxide Detector ..............................................:................ 7-2
8 DRIVER'S CONTROLS
Instrument Panel .........................................................................:......, 8-1
•Shift Selector (Side-Pod) ................................................................... 8-2
Engine Temperature Gauges .........................
:.................................... 8-2
Cruise Control Operation .................................................................. 8-3
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. 9 DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL
Engine & Transmission .: ...............,................................................... 9-1
Driving On Downgrades ...•...;.....:..............,.........................:............. 9-3
Using The Engine To SlowThe Motor Home ................................... 9-3 .
Gear Preselection ........................................:...................
,.' ............... ;. ,9-3
PAC Brake Retarder (Exhaust Brake) ..............;................................. 9-4
Mirrors & Parking .................................•.......................:..................: 9-4
General Driving Tips ....................................,....................................
9~5
10 ELECTRICAL CHASSIS SYSTEMS
Auxiliary Start System .................................................................... 10-2
11 ELECTRICAL HOUSE SYSTEMS -12- & 120- VOLT
12-Volt System .............................................:..............................,.... 11-1
Battery Disconnect .......................................................................... 11-1
Battery Inspection & Care ............................................................... 11-2
Battery Charging.............................................................................. 11-3
Solar Panel .............;.................:...................:................................... 11-4
Selecting A Replacement Battery .................................................... 11-4
120-Volt System ...................._..................:................,..................... 11-4
Power
Cord Hook-Up ..................................... :~ .......................:....... 11-5
Power Converter .................................................. ~ ........................... 11-6
Power Inverter.................................. .' ............................................... 11-6
Ground Fault Interrupter..............................................
:................... 11-7
House Fuses & Circuit Breakers ...........................c
.................... , .... 11-8
12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
13 EMERGENCY TOWING
14 ENGINE ACCESS
IS ENGINE OPERATION
Normal Starting Procedure .............................................................. 15-1
Normal Shut-Down Procedure ..........................................:............. 15-3
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16 ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT
VCR ... :..................... ~ ..........:................"...........,..........:................... 16-1
TV Antenna ...............:..................................................., .. :.........:...... Hi-1
\'.- TV Ghosts & PM Flutter .................. ~ ........................: ... -, ....... ;' .. ....... 16-2
Front TV Power Lift ....,................................................ :.: ................ 16-3
Digital Satellite System (Optional) ...............................................
:. 16:3<
17 ENTRY ASSIST HANDLE
-·18 . ENTRY DOORS & SCREENS
19
20
21
ENTRY STEP
Pneumatic Stepwell,Cover...............................:.........................: .. : .. 19~i
Stepwell Cover Operation ..................................:........................ 19-2
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Exterior Finish ................................................................................. 21-1
. Stains ............................................................................................1 .. 21-2
Windows, Doors, Vents & Locks ...................:................................. 21-2
.. Rubber Roof System......................................................................... 21-3
Cleaning ...................................................................................: .. 21-3
Care........................:.........................:............................... ;: ......... 21 ~ 3
Sealant Renewal.........................................;..................................... 21-4
Door, Window, Roof Component & Molding Resealing................. 21-4
Stainless Steel BUlnpers .................................................................. 21-5
'Aluminnm Wheels ........................;..............\..............,.................... 21-6
Boliy Undercoating..................................... 1' ................................... 21-7
Maintenance Chart................., .. """1'" ..................................... ;, ...... 21-7
22 FIRE SAFETY
Fire Safety Precautions..........:............................ ~ ........................... 22-1
Smoke Detector ............................................................................... 22-3
23 FLOOR PLANS
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24 FRESHWATER SYSTEM
Connecting Your Motor Home tv City Water.................................. 24-1
Filling The Fresh Water Tank .................................•..........,..............
24~3
Sanitizing the Fresh WaterSystt;!m ~ ..............:....................... ~: .....; ... 24-4
The Water Pump .
., ........................................•..•. ,: .. ".........•..... ,~ .•..... 24-8
. Water Filter ................... >0 ••• ; ••••••••••••• ; ................... ~ ........................... 24-8
Troiibleshooting the Fresh Water System ........................................ 24~9
L~aks ...................:..................................:........................................... 24-9
Exterior Shower ....................................................... i.: ................... 24-10
W~ter Filter System ........................ ~ ...........................:.................. 24-10
25 FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Fill ........................................................................................... 25-1
Fuel Recommendations .................................:......................•.......... 25-2
26 FURNACE(S)
Furnace Filter Replacement:............................................................ 26-1
27 GENERATOR
-Geherator Fuel Supply....................:....................,........................... 27-1
Generator Operation .....................................:....:...........-...........
.-: ..... 27cl
.Generator Operating Safety Precautions .........................................
27-2.
Generator Maintenance .............................:..............:...................... 27-4 .
28 INTERIOR & FURNISHINGS
Effects Of Long-Term Occupanc;y~ ... ,....................i •••••••••.•••••••• , •••••• 28~ 1
Ventilation & Controlling Condensation ......................................... 28-2
Ventilate With Outside
Air ... :........................"............................. 28
c2
Reduc/lvioistllre ReleasedInside the Motor Home .....:..............
28
c2
Ventilate Closets and Cabinets
... :................................. c: ............• 28-2
Instal! aDehumidifier
Appli~l1ce .... ~ ............... ~ ........................... 28-3
. Attaching Accessories jP Your Motor Home ......;...:.................::..... 28-3
Dinette Conversion ....
.- ...... .- ...............................,.............................. 28~3
-SofaJLounge Conversion ................................................................. 28-4
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers ......................................... 2?-4
Interior Lighting ............................................................................1 ••• 28-4
Overhead Vents ................................................................................ 28-5
Folding Chairs .................................................................
.- ..... ~ ........: 28-5
Sun Visors ....;......................'...............................:............................. 28-5
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Mini-Blinds........:...........................,........................;....,...........,......28-6
DaylNight Shades ...............................•..
~ ......,.................................28-6
29 INTERIOR MAINTENANCE
.~ . Upholstery & Drapes ...........................-...................• -.: ......".............29-1-
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Cutting Block....................,.............:...........;..................:.............; .. 29"1
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CounterTops ...............•................._..................................................29-1
Cori@®Top Care ....................:............................................:.......... 29-1
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Laminate Top Care ......................................................................... 29-2
. Walls & Ceiling Panels ....................1•• ;
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 29-2
Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower Stall.:...............................................29-2
Floors & Carpeting ..................................................: ... ,....:......... ~ ....29-2
Tile Care ....,.................................-..............,.........:....: ... :........... .- .....29-2
'30 LPGASSYSTEM
LP Gas Safety Precautions .................:.....:....'.... .- ......:......... .- ...........30-2
System Components .... .- ............... :: .....,.....:...........................:.:....... 30-4
Hoses .......................:............................................:.....:.....:............. 30-4
LP Gas Regulator .............................................:...... .- ......................30-5
.- Using LPGas At Low Temperatures ...........'...c ........ , ...................... 30-5
-. Filling LP Gas Tanks ................................:.....................................30-7
LP Gas System Leak IThecks ..................:.......................;...............30-8
LP
Leak Detector............................................................................ 30-9
Lighting LP Gas Appliances.........................................,................ 30-11
31 MAINTENANCE CHART
32 MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES
33 .- MONITOR PANEL
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_FI\lid 1V1Onitor Panel.;....:..................;....................... :.~ ................... 33c·f,
Electrical Monitor Panel. .- ......... .- .... .- ............................ .- ... .-.: ......... .- .. 33-2
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34 . MOTOR HOME LOADING .-
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Responsibility For Proper Loading.................................................34-1
A Few Definitions First ....
~ .............................................................34-1
Carrying Cap'acity Tag ....................................................................34-3
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer.......................................:.................... 34-4
Carrying Capacity & Loading Distribution .......:..........................: 34-4
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How To Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home - ~
Without a Trailer orTowed Load................................................, ... 34-7
How
To Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home /
Witha Trailer or Towed Load.......:................................................ 34-8
, Loading Tips ................................c.............................................:..... 34-9
35·, RANGE-
36 RANGE HOOD
37 REAR VIEW AUDIO/VIDEQ MONITOR
38 REFRIGERATOR
Three-Way Automatic Refrigerator ................................................. 38-1
TWo-Way Automatic Refrigerator (Optional) .................................. 38-1
39 SEATS AND SEAT BELTS ..
Combination Lap and Shouldei' Belts..................,...........................: 39-2
Safety Belt Maintenance....................:..........................................,... 39-2 .
. Safety Restraints for Children .......................................................... 39-3
Safety Belts for Children ................................................................. 39c3
Safety Seats for Childl'en ..................."............................................ 39-4
40 " SERVICE
41 STORAGE
Exterior Compartments ..............................:....................... ,.l .......... 41-1
Interior Storage ...............................................................................
:. 41-2
Exteriol' Component Identification ...............
;.................................. 41-3,
Key Designations .......................................:..................................... 41-3
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42 STORING THE MOTOR HOME
.Storage Checklists ........................................................................... 42-1
Short-Term Storage...........................................................:.............. 42-1
Loi1g- Term Storage........................................................................ :. 42-3
Reactivating After Storage............................................................... 42-4
43 TIRES
Tire Inflation ....;............................................................................... 43-1
Tire Replacement.............
,..................................................:............ 43-2
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If You Get A FlatTire ..... ~.~ ........................................;..................... 43-2
Changiug A Flat Tire .......................................................................
43~2
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44 TOWING A VEHICLE
45 TRANSMISSIONOPERATION
Allison MD3060 .............................................................................. 45-1
46 WASTE WATER SYSTEM
Toilet ...................................................... ~ ...............................:......... 46-1
Draining
The Holding Tanks ........................................................... 46-1
San-T-Flush® System Operation .................................................... 46-3
Holding Tank Care........................................................................... 46-4
47 WATER HEATER
LPlllO -Volt Water Heater .............................................................. 47-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve ......................................................:....... 47-2
48 WINDOWS
Er\lergency Exit Window ................................................................. 48-1
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Power Wmdows ........:...........................................................,.......... 48-1
Dnal Pane Windows ......................................................................... 48-2
49 WINTERIZATION
Water SystemWinterizing ............................................................... 49-1
50 SPECIFICATIONS
Lamps & Bulbs ................................................................................ 50-1
Fuses & Circuit Breakers................................................................. 50-2
120-Volt Circuits ......................................................................... 50-2
12-Volt Circliits ............................................:.......;....................... 50-2
Tank Capacities................................................................................ 50-4
Exterior SeaJant Recommendations................................................. 50-4
Engine/Transmission Replacement Filters ...................................... 50-4
Generator Filters .............................................................................. 50-4
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INTRODUCTION Page 1
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Welcome to the RV life-style and the growing.family of motor home'
. OWners. We; sincerely thank youfor choosing a Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor,homehas been designed_to provide you with yeQrs ofcarefree~'
pleasant travelingand vacalioning.Your motor homehas been builftomeet or
exceed minimumtequirements for plnmbing, heating, electrical, fire s.afety
, and vehicle systems. These minimum requireme11ts are contailled within the
. American National Standards Institute Al19.2 St-andard on Recreational
Vehicles, the Canadian Standards' AssDciation 2:-240 Standard on Recre-
."Nional Vehicles, the United States FederalMotor Vehicle Safety'Standards,
the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations, the United States Environ-
mentalProtectionAgency Standards, and tlfe CaliforniaAirResources
Board
Standards. CompliancewithANSI and CSAstandards is indicated by the seal
attached just outside the entry,door. Compliance with the Federal Motor
.Vehicle Safety Standardsor the Canada MotorVehicle Safety Regulations is
indicated by the vehicle certification label qttached to.your motor home:
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Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care and
regularmaintenanceinordertodeliver maximumvalueandperformance. The
d.ealer will giveyol1basic operating and maintenance instructions; however,
supplemenHhis by readillgall fhstructionall.naterialfllrnished with the
. motor home in the Owner's Information Pad,age aild Chassis Owner's
Manual. This information outline's important areasof maintenance and
provides amaintenance schedulefor you tofollowforsafe, troublefree service
from your motor home. Study these instruetions carefully before you operate
tqe motor home for the first time. A good workingknowledge of your motor
home and how to
c~re for it will help you enjoy many miles'and yearsof
recreationalliving. Failure {ofo11ow the operatingal1dmailltellaiice instruc-
tiollsaildrequiremellts c_ould result ill personal injll1Y, Jiamageto tll.e motor
. h~me and'will CallSe 4,loss of warrantY coverage.
NOTE: This ml!-nual describes many features of yourmotor
home
and includes instructions foritssafe use. This manual,
includingphOtographs
and illustrations, is of ageneralnature
only;, Some equipment and features described or shown in
this manual may be,optional. Because of the continuous
program
ot eroductimprovementconducted by Fleetwood, it
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Page 2 of 6 INTRODUCTION
is possibl$that recentproductchanges may not be included.
The instructions included
in this manual are intended as a
guide,
and in no way extend the responsibilities of the
manufacturingsubsidiary,parentcompany
or affiliatesbeyond
the standard written warranty aspresentedin this manual.
. .
In this manual,statementspreceded by the following words
are
of specialsignificance:
'WARNING" means that there is the possibility of personal
injury to yourself
and others. .
. . .
"CAUTION" meansthatthere is the possibility of damage to
the vehicle. .
"NOTE" indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient
and convenient operation. .
Please.pay close attentionto these statements while you
read this manual.
NOTE: This product is designed for recreational use and
sh9rt term occupancyonly. It is not designed or intended to
be used as permanenthousing. Use of this productfor long
term
or permanent occupancy may lead to prema}ure
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, drapes,
and i3Ppliances and fixtures. Damage or deterioration due to
.. Iongterm occupancyis not considerednormal, and willunder
the terms
of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, thereby reducing your warranty protection. Before
consideringthismotorhomeforlongtermoccupancy, consult
the relevant sections in.this manual.
Ify;u haveanyquestionsregardingoperation, fTlaintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer immediately. Your
dealer'sService
or Sales Departmentwillhandle any normal
problems which might occur.
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WARRANTIES
Your motor ho\:niis covered by one of the inost comprehensive warranty
programs in the
RV industry. Please refer to the warranty in the front of this
manual.
It explains YOtlr rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligations
of the dealer and manufacturer. Pleaseread this.section carefully ..
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You willbebetter informed in case you have aWalTanty-related problem, and
youI' dealer will be betterable to get you
on the road again. If you have any
questions about the warrailty orwhat it does
or does not cover, pleasecontact
your dealer.
'-
'The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain warranty
'information and operating and maintenance instructions for the,various
appliances and components in your motor home. Warranty registration cards
fOr theseitems should befilledbutandmailedas soonas possibltafteryoutake
delivery
of your motor home. If you do not have operating instlUctions for a
pq.rticular appliance, Contact your dealer.. .
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3-4
weeks aftecdelivery of your new motor home
.. This plastic card is imprillted
with your name, the motOr home Fleetwood Identitlcation Number (F.I.N.)
and the manufacturing subsidiary location.
If your motol' home ever needs
'warranty service, present this card to the dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before shipment. Your
dealer is responsible for performing a
comp~ete predelivery inspection ofthe
chassis and all motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists suppliedby the mbtorhomeandchassismanufacturers. You
should
receive a copy of these completed checklists from your dealer when your
motor home is delivered to you.
As a part of the predelivery inspectionprocedure, the dealer is responsible
. for road testingthe niotorhome, noting and correc;ting anyfrontendalignment
problems before delivery. Fleetwood
and it's subsidiaries willllotbe respon-
sible/or/rant end aligllmelltafterthis predelive/y inspection is do;/e. Front
endalignments areperformedoneachvehicle as afinal production procedure.
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You should return your motor home.to the selling dealer for warranty
ser'.(ice. Ifthisis notp()ssible,youmay contact,anyother\authorizpdFleetwpod
motor home
de,alel'. The service department at the rhanufactilring plant can
_- help you find a dealer'in your area. '
- If, for some reqso-n, a p,roblem i~ not handled to your sati;factLolt
1. Discns;aJly warranty-relatea problems directly with the man-
, ,. I
,fgerand/orownerofthedealership,givingthemanopportunity
to help the service department resolve the matter fOr YOll,
\
2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satisfac- ,-
tion by, yeur local dealer, please contact: ,
Fleetwood's American-Coach Division
-Parts & Service
1420 West Patterson Street
Decatm; IN 46733
Pholle [phone]
3. We sincerely believe that yourdealerand the factory represen- _
tative will be able to solve any problem which·might·arise. If
their combinedefforts ai'enotsatisfactory,please send a letter
describing the circumstances to:
-Motol'Home ConsumerAffairs
-Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.-
-, P.O. Box 7638 .'
Riverside, CA 92513-7638'
Please include the brand name and Fleetwdod Ide~tification'
Number(F.I.N.)ofyour mot~rhome. TheEI.N.-is located on
the identification tag next to the entry door or on the extedor
left front side of the motor home.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS -
.. If you believe that your vehicle has adefect which-could caUSe. a crash or
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could cause injurY or death, you should immediately inform the National
. Highway Ti'affic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) inaqdition fo notifying the
i<lee~wood Enterprises Consumer Affairs Department: - ,
'- . IfNHTSA lcecejves simil!!r complaints, itmay openan investigation, and if
it finds that a safety·defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may ordel' arecall
and remedy canlpaign.NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob- -
lems between you, your dealer or Fleetwood's manufactk1hng subsidiary..
To contactNHTSA, you may eithercall theAuto Safety Hotline toll-free at /
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington,
D~C.)or write to:
NH'fSA
U.s. Department of1;ransportatioU:
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
NHTSA Hotline. ,
... OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
-, .' -
This package contains vall,mble documents about your motor home an4 its
equipment and systems. Since this Owner's Manual does not cover every
possible detail
of equipmentand options installedon or in your motor home,
there are booklets and instructional material in thepackage that willhelp
you ..
.safely operate, milntain and troubleshoot those items:
Be sure you read all this information alld understalld the safety and
operating instrilctiollS illcluded in.tlle package. Additionally, YOlt must '
follow a1l7nailltenance instl'uctiolisto insure full warranty coverage.
If you ever decide to sell 0\' U'ade your motor horl1e, be sure the'new owner
gets all the material in this package.
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Two numbers are used to identify the vehicle and components used on the
vehicle. TheV;I.N. orVehicle Identification Numberis the legal identification
of the completedvehicle. TheV.I.N. is the numberusedbythe stateforvehicle
registration. TheVI.N. is found onthe FederalCel'tificationTag locatedonthe
, \' -/', -j
left interior sidewall of the_ ITIotor home driver compartment. Refer to this
number when ordering parts orservice from the chassis dealer service! center.
The Fleetwood Identification Number
(F.IN.)is found on the Fleetwood
Motor Homes tag to the left
of the main entry door or on the exteriorleftfront
side
of the motor home. Use this F.I.N.when ordering parts through your
Fleetwood
dealel~ or Servke Center.
,FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
FLEErvVOJD.
MOTOR HOMES
~ANUfACTURED BY:
,
OF
INC.
DATE OF MFR:
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
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f-F.I.N.
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFD. BY:
. MFD.ID.
NO:
MODEL
DATE OF INC. VEH. MFR:
DATE OF MFR. MO:
__ I YR:
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING:
GAWR FRONT:
. ,
WITH: RIMS
Located to the left of the main entry
.'. TIRES AT:
PSI COLD SINGLE
door or on exteriorleft front side of the
GAWR REAR:-
motorhome. .
WITH:
RIMS
TIRES AT: PSI COLD DUAL
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This vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards in effect in:
,
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V.I.N.
~ F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identificatio
TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
The tires on this unit may be different from those
•
n Number)
shown above. Check tire sidewalls for maximum
'-- VI.N. (Vehicle Identification
inflation pressures. -Number)
Replace-m'ent tires must be rated not less than the
axld capacity (GAWR).
Located on the [eft interiorsidewall of the
motor home drivercompartment.
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