Fleetwood American Dream WIDE BODY 1998 User manual

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1998

LIMITED ONE-YEARITHREE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FOR MOTOR HOMES I\1ANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and elE,;ctrical systems, and all appliances and equip_ment installed by the manufacturer,
is warranted under normal us-e to be free fronTmanufacturing defects irimaterial or workmanship:
The warranty extends
to the first retail purchaser and his transferee{s) and begins_on the date of origin-al retail delivery or the date the motor home is first
placed into service
as a rental, commercial ordemonstrator u'nit (whichever occurs first). 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 date_or'until the unit has received 15,000 total miles
of use as determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever occurs first).
2. For structUral defects, 3 years; structural defects are ITmited to the following: rool structure, sub-floorstructure,'exterior walls, interior walls and.~eilings.
Written notice of dele~ts must be given to the selling--dealer ormanufacturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration of the warranty period.
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OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The own?, is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the Owner's Manual; hoWever, 'minor adjustments (sUch as adjustments to tbe interior or
exterior doors,
LP regulalor pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.) will be peJformed by the dealer during the fjrst 90 days of warranty
coverage. Thereafter, such-adjustments
are the responsibilitY of the o\'1ner as normal maintenance 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 contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving him I '
sufficient information to resblve the malter. The owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing pJanllocation for warranty service.
- DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS-
By agreement-with the mantJfacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the motor home prior-to retail sale, to'perfOrm a detailed predelively inspection
an~ to repair or replace ar:lY parts necessary to correct defects in material orworkmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
IfJhe dealer is unable or unwiHing to resolye a problem whic~ the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contaCt the man.ufacturing
plant at the address listed below
and provi~e the manufacturer \~it~ a desc~ptionin writing of the problem and attempts made to resolve it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon re.c,eipt of notice of a ctaim, where the dealer was unable Or unwilling to resolve th_e problem, the manufacturing plant will repair or rep,laceany parts
necess~ry' to correct delects in material or workmanship or will take other appropriate action as may be ~equired.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT POES NOT RI=SOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by the warranty, the'
owner should call the toll·free number listed below to describe the problem and the attempts made 10 resolve it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOTCOVER:
1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THFCHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATIERJES, WHICH ARE COVERED B¥ TH"E:
SEPARATE WARRAf'JTIES 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 IHE OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME;
D. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS (SALT,- HAIL, CHEMICALS IN THE ATMOSPHERE, ETC.)
3, NORMAL qETERIOR'ATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE,·SUCH.AS FADING OF FABRICS.OR DRAPES, CARPET WEAR, ETC.
4. NORMALMAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS, 'FU~ES, WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS, ETC.
, 5. MOTOR ~OMES ON WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.
6, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR fvlANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OF TIME, 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·[)AMAGES. .
\./ SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION-MAY NOT APPLY TO XOU. ",
,,(HIS 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, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY ANY DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE
EXPRE~SLY SET FORTH IN THIS WA_I:tRANTY.
Brand Name:_- __ ~_~ ___________ _ Model:
__________ _ Serial
No.~~ ___ _
-FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE:
Fleetwood's American Coach Division
Parts & Service
1420West Patterson Sireet
Decatur, IN 46773
Service [phone]
Parts [phone]
Fax [phone]
CORPORATIl HIlADQUARTIlRS:
Motor Home Division
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
, Our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used
, in theproduction ofparticleboard, hardwoodplywoodorpanelingwhich they-
,supply us and which we util,ize in ourfinished product.These suppliers have
requested thatwe communicatE>this to ou(customers. :
Foryourinformation, weare reproducing samples of statementswhich
have'
oeen provided to us by our,suppliers, _ - "
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WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORM-
ALDEHYDE RESIN, FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY IN SOME PEOPLE
CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND
AGGRAVATION OF ALLE8GIESAND RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS, SUCH
AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REDUCE THE RISK OF
SUCH PROBLEMS, "
Champion International Corporation
WARNJNG: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUOT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMAL-
DEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE VAPORS IN
LOWCONCEN~R,A.TIONS, 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, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.
- Georgia-Pacific Corporation
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WARNING: THIS PRQDUCT' IS MANUFACTURED WITH A URI'A-
FORMALDEHYDE RESIN ANDWILL RELEASE SMALL QUANTITIES OF
,
fORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDI::LEVELS INTHEINDOORAIR CAN
CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY'
AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES, VENTILA-
TION WILL REDUCE INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS,
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Weyerhaeuser Company
Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we
direct your attention to the discussion of ventila:tion cont$inedir'i your
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SAFETY REGULAllONS REGARDING LPGAS '
SYSTEMS AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The, manufacturerof this re~reational'vehicle is required t6 furnish the following consumer informati<?_n as provided by
the National FIre Protection Association and the American National Standards Inslitute. The in,fo"i"mation and warnings
tau-nd here may also be found in otherchapters ofthisOwner's-ManuaCPlease see chapters titled "lP GAS SYSTEM"
'ElJld "APPLIANCES" tor other st,ifety and ope-rating information. I" - "
WARNING·
LP GAS CONT~INEflS SHALL NQTBE PLACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE
EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY [jEVICES WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GASTO THE\'
ATMOSPHERE
1. OP~N OVERHEAD VENT OR,TURN,ONEXHAUST,FAN, AND
2. OPEN Wlt,mow. /' i .
THIS WARNING,L!\BEL HAS BEEN LOCATED IN TRE C90KINGAREA TOHEMIND YOU TO PR()VIDE AN
ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FRESH AIRFOR COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES, THE AMOUNTOF OXYGEN SUPPLY
IS LIMITED DUE
TO THE SIZE 9F THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND pROPERYENTILATIONWHEN USING
THE COOKING APPLIANCE(S) WILL AVOID'DANGERS OF ASPHYXINflOI'J.ITIS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT
'THAT COOKING APPLIANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATING AS THE DANGER OFASPHYXIATION'
'IS GRE;"ITER WHEN THE APPLIANCE
IS lJSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ..
I WARNING
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POR,ABLE FUEL,BURNING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WOODANDCHARCOAL GRILLSAND STOVES, SHALL
NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONALVEHICLE. THE USE OF THI$ EQUJPMENT INSIDE THE RECFiEA·
TIONAL VEHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR ASPHYXIATION.
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WARNIN~
00 NOTBRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE'
VEHICLE BECAUSE A Flfl,E OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. " ,
Awarning labe,l has been Ipeated nearthe LP gascontainer. This label reads: DONOT Fill" CONTAINER(S)TO MORE
THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY: '
/' Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire or-explosion. A property filled
container will contain approximately
80 percent of its volume as liquid LP 'gas.
The followi~g label has been placed in the vehicle near the rarge:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all s.moking materials.
2. Do, not toush efectrical switches;
3. Shut off the gas supply arthe tank valve{s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open d90rs and 9ther ventilating-openings.
5. Leave the area, until odor clears;
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corre_cled b€~Jore using again.
LP gas regulators_must alw~ys be installed \oVilh ~he diaphragm vent facing doymward. Re~_ulators that are not in
compartments have been equippedwithaprotectivecover. Make surethat regulatorvent faces downward andthe cover
is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which eQuid r~sult in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
TOC
Page 1 of 8
Wafranties :............................................................,............ ;.; ........ 1-3
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Reporting Safety Defects ......................,........................................ 1-5
Owner's Information Package...........0 ................... ,. '\ .... ~ ............. , .1-5
Chassis &Vehic1e Identification-............................... ;; .................. 1-6
2 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM .i
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Driver's Che<;jc at Start-Up ...................;..............................! ... , ...... 2-1
System Components................................:.:.........;........................... 2-3
Air Compressor.................................:................;.............. ;: ..... -. 2-3
Air Tanks .: ................................. ~.: ... :~- .......................:.....- .. ,........ 2-3 -
Air Dryer ........................................... -, ...........................:.....:.... 2-3
I TheBiake Pedal...............:............ ~ ...........................:..... .-: ....... 2-3
Spring Brak~s .. :....................... ~;-.; .....:........................ :: ......:.... ;. 2..0.4
Air Gauge ............ ::- ... ;-; .................................................:............. 2..0.4
Pel/'king Brake ........ .- ............................................. ': .....: .. .- ...... :: ... 2..0.4
-.using Air Brakes ......................: .. :' ............:.........:........'...... ;; .......... 2-5
. Stopping Di'stallc~ ................. ,;; ...;.............. :: ..............i .... ; .......... 2-5
_ Braking On Downgrades ......... ~.:: .....................................;....... 2-6
3 AIR CONDITIONER(S)
4 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
5 APPLIANCES
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6 '-SEMI-AUTOMATIC LEVELING SYSTEM
Leveling Procedure .....................:..........:..................:................: .. 6-=-2-
Emel'gency Retracting Procedure......,........................................... 6..0.4
,7 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon Monoxide Detector.....................: .. ;............i ......... , ........... 7-2
8 DRIVER'S CONTROLS
.Instrument Panel ...................................................................,....... 8-1
Shift Selector (Side Pod) ............................................................... 8-2
Engine Temperature Gauges .........................:............................... 8-2
Crnise Control Operation ....................................................:......... 8-3
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9 DRIVING & VEHICLE CONTROL
. ,I<;ngine & Transmission ............................................,.............:...... 9-1
Driving On Downgrades .......................... ~ ................................ .r ... 9-3
.' Using The Engine To Slow The Motor Home ..........................: ... 9-3
Gear Preselection ................................................:.......................... 9-3
, ~ac Brake Retarder (Exhaust B!'ake) ........................:................... 9,4
Mirrors'& Parking ........ ~ .........................................................'...... :-9~
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enera nvmg IpS .. ,.................................:.:............................... ~
10 ELECTRICAL-SYSTEM -, CHASSIS
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Auxiliary Start System ................................................................. 10-2
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11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS- HOUSE 12- & 120-VOLT
12
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. 1-2-VoltHouse 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 SysteIll............................... ',' ...............:......................... 11,4
Power Cord Hook-Up .......n ................. :;; .............. : ..................... 11-5
Power Converter.......................
~ ...........;.............................. !. ...... 11-6
. Power Inverter ......................................).:.................................... 11-6
Ground Fault IntelTUpter ........:......................
;, ............................. 11-7
House Fuses & Circuit Bre;tkers
.: ............................................... 11-8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING
EMERGENCYTOWING
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ENGINE ACCESS
ENGINE OPERATION /
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Normal Starting Procedure .................................... :: ......:............ 15-1 '
Not'mal Shut-Down
Proc:;edure ......................:............................. 15-3.
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Video Cassette Recorder ...........:................................................. 16-1
TV Antenna ......:...........'..............................,................................ 16....:1
TV Ghosts & FM Fllltter.................. :: .......................;................. 16-2
Front TV;Power Lift ......., .. :........................:....:.......................... 16-3
Digital Satellite System -Optional........................: ... n ••••••••••••••• 16-3
17 ENTRY STEP
. Pneumatic Stepwell Covel-....'.:.............................. ~~ .................. 17-2
, Stepwell CoverOp'eration ....................................................... 17-:2'
18 EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT
19 EXTERIORMAINTENANCE
Exterior Finish ........................................ '" ................................. 19-1
Stains'............................................................................................ 19~2
Wi~dows, Doors, Vents & Locks .....,......; ... ;.~ ............................ 19-2
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Fiberglass Roof~System .............................. :: .............................. ~9-3
Cleaning .................................................. '~ .............................. 19-3
Care ......................:....,.............................................:............... 19-3
Sealant Renewal ...............:..................................................:.".... 19~3
Door, Window, Roof Component & Molding Resealing ............ 19--4
Stainless Steel Bumpers ....... ;; ........................... ,.~ .........:.............. 19-5
Aluminum Wheels ................. ;, ................................................... 19-6
Body Undercoating .. :.....................................,............................. 19-7
Maintenance Chart ................................,;::..............................: ... 19-7
20 FIRE SAFETY'
Fire SafetyPrecautions .................................................. ,; ........... 20-1
'" Smoke Detector....................................................................:...... 20..'.3
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21 FL,OORPLANS
22( FRESH WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water System...............:..................................................... 22-1
Connecting Your Motor Home to (;ity Water ...............:.,........ 22-1
Filling The Fresh Water Tank.........'.......:..............................: .. 22-3
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Sanitizing The FreshWater System ......................".......,.......... ,. 22-4
TheWater Pump.................................:.........: ... ~ ........................... 22-8
Water Filter ... ;............................................' ... ,.....•.. :.; .................. 22-8
Troub1eslrooting The FreshWater System .................:................ 22-9
l:;eaks .............:..... ~J •••••• ;., •••••••••••• ~ ••••• : •••• , •• ; ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2+~9
ExteriorShower .............................................::............ ~ ............ 22-:10
W(jter Filter System...........:....:.........................................:........
22-10
23 FUEL& FUEL SYSTEM
'Fuel Fill .................................................................. :: ................... 23-~1
Fuel Recommendations..............: .. ;..........-..................:................ ,23-2
24 FURNACE
Furnace Filter Replacement ..............:......................... ~ .............. 24-1
25 GENERATOR
Generator Fuel Supply ........:..................... :: ................................ 25-1
Generator Operation..............................
~ ......'.... ;; .......................... 25-1 '
, Generat<;Jl' Operating Safety Precautions......... ,.' ................. ;.\ ..... :: 25-:-2
Generator Cooling System................................................:......... 25-4
Generator Maintenance .........-......:.......... ~.: .................................. 25-4
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26 INTERIOR & FURNISHINGS
Effects Of LongeTerm Occupancy .............................................. 26~ I
Ventilation &Controlling Condensation ....................................
26~2
,Ventilate with Outside Air ....................................................... 26-2
Reduce Moisture ReleasedInside the Motor Home ............... 26-2
Ventilate Closets and Cabinets .......;......................................: 26~2
Install a DehumidifierAppliance ................ ~ .......-.......... ;, ....... 26-3
~ Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home............................... 76-3
Sofa/Lounge Conversion..................................................... '" ..... 26-4
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Folding DoorslPrivacy Curtain Dividers.................................., 26-4
Interior Lighting...............................................:....................... ". 26-4
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Overhead Vents ....................................................................-..... 26-5
Folding Chairs .................... ~ ............,.......:........../.........:.:.......... 26-5
Sun Visors ........................................'....................................,;... 26-5'
Mini-Blinds ...........-........:..................:......:...:....... :: ................... 26 ... 6
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Day/Night Shades..........................1 ........ _ ....... ; ... , ..................... 26~6
27 INTERIOR MAINTENANCE
Upholstery & Di-apes .........................................:... :: ................. 27-1
""Cutting Block .. :..................i ........................................................ 2]-1
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Counter Tops,.......................................................................:...... 27-1 .
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Laminate Top Care ......................................:.....:.................. 27-2
Walls & Ceiling Panels ...............................................:............. 27-2
-' Fiberglass Bathtllb & Sh~wer Stall ........................................... 27-2 -
-Floors'& Catpeting ....................................:........ ~ ....:....:........... 27-2
Tile'Cal:e.........................................;...........:.........,.................... 27~2
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28 " LP GAS SYSTEM,
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. LP Gas Safety Precautions ............' ... ; ...... ~ .................................\ .. 28~2
System Components.......................................................:.......... ;28-4
Hoses ..................................: ... ;.; ............... :: ........:........:.......... 28-4 ..
.. Lf Gas Regulator :.............................,....:..... :, ............'........... 28-5
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US1ngLP Gas At Low Temperatures ... :.................................... 28-5
. FillingLP Gas Tanks........:....... ,; .....................,......................... 28-7
LP Gas System Leak Checks .................................................... 28:':'8
LP Leak Detector ........i ..................... - ........................................ 28-9
Li~l).ting·LP Gas Appliances ...........................................;....... 28-11
29 MAINTENANCE CHART
30. MISCELLANEOUSAPPLIANCES
31' MONITOR PANEL
,FluidMonitor Panel ....................;............................................. 31-1
Electrical Monitor Panel .................................................." ....... 31-2
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32' MOTOR HOME LOADING
Responsibility For Proper Loading ............................................. 32-1
A FeW Definitions First....................·.................: ... ,...................... 32-1
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CalTying Capacity Tag ..................•.....'................................\ .. ,.... 32-3
/Towing A Vehicle Or Trailei·: ... ,.......•.......................................: ... 32--4
Can), CCtpacity&LoadDistribution .................,.... ~ ..........., .. 32-6
HowTo Weigh Yorlr LoadedMotor Home ,
Without A Trailer or Other Towed Load...........:................., ... 32-7
How to Weigh YOlli" Loaded Motor Home
With A TlailerDrOthf!r Towed Load.~ ................................... 32-8
Loading Tips ....•........................, ... ,....;................:................... 32-9
33 RANGE
34- RANGE HOOD
35 REAR VIEW AUDIONIDEO MONITOR
36 ,/ REFRIGERATOR
Three-Way Automatic Refrigerator -Standard ................,......... 36-1
Two-Way f.,utomaticRefrigerator -Optional .......... .'.: ..........;..... 36-1
37 SEATS AND SEAr BELTS
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts......................................... 37-2
Safety BeltMaintenimce :..................................................., .. ,..... 37-2
Safety Restraints for Children..................................................... 37.::..3
Safety Belts for Children ............................................................ 37-3
Safety Seats for Children ...............................................:............ 37--4
38 SERVICE
39 STORAGE
Exterior Compartments ...........;............:..............................." ..... 39-1
Interior Storage .................................;.........................................
39-2
Keys ........................................................................i .................. :. 39--4
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40 STORING THE MOTOR HOME
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Storage Checklists.................................,............. ;; .................... ~ .. 40-1
, Short-'{erm Storage ......'................................
;; .........,................... 4Q~1
Long-Term Storage ..............................................................'....... 40-'-3,'
Reactivating TlleMotor Home After Storage ..........................: .. 40'-4
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41 TIRES
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Tire Inflation ............................................................................... 41-1
,Tire Replacement .................................." .................................... 41 =-1
If You Get AFlat Tire...........................................:....................... 41-2
ChangingA Flat Tire.......................:...........:.....:..............:.......... 41-2
42 TOWING A VEHICLE
, Towed Vehicle Wiring ....,.................................. ~ ...................:..... 42-3
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43 TRANSMISSION OPERATION
,Allison MD2860 Transmission ................................................... 43-1 _
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Starting the Vehicle ...............................'.................................. 43-1
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Digital Display ......................:......'............................'............' .. 43-"-1
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Operatiollofthe Shift Selector .......................................,....... 43~1
Mode Button ....,.......................................... :~ .......,...... ;,., .......:...... :. 43-2
Do Not Shift Light .................................................:....;.... ~ .......... 43-2
'ServiceIndicator ......................... ~ ............................................... 43-2
'Diagnostic Codes .......-................................................................. 43-3
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44 WASTE WATER SYSTEM
, Toilet ......................................................................................... ,'. 44-1
,Draining The Holding Tanks ....................................................... 44-1
-San-T-FlushOperation ..............................:................................. 44-3
"Holding Tank Care ...;.................................................................. 44-4
45 WATER HEATER
LP/11O-Volt Water Heater ......i .......................... , .......................... 45-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve ......................................................... 45-2
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46 WINDOWS
Emergency Exit Winciow .... :: ....,....................................:............. 46-1
Power\Windows .................,.......... :' ........................................_.... 46-1·
DUill Pane Windows ...................r...................'............-..........,...... 46-2
,47 WINTERIZATION
Watyr SystemWinterizing ...........................:.............................. 47-1
48 SPECIFICATIONS
.Lamps &BUlb,s .....,.... ;., ...........:.......... ;, ... c;; •••• ~ •• i ...... ..•....•.....•... 48-1
lnterior..........
~ .............. .-.;:, .................•............................. :.: ..... 48-1
Exterior.................................,........:...................
~ .................... 48-1
Fuses & GircuitBreakers ............................................,..........1 .... 48-2
120·Volt Circuits.................. ,:: ..................... ;; ......................' ... 48-2
12. Volt Circuits .............................................:......................... 48-2
Tank Capacities ... :.":. ..................:..................................... ~: .. ;.... :.: 48-4
, Exterio~' SealantRecommendations , ... ::...................................... 48-4
Replacement Filters-...........;,.........................:.;;.......................... 48-5
Generator Filters ..........................................................:.....;........ 48-5
49 SLIDE-OUT ROOMS
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the RV life-style and the growing family of motor home
owners.
We sincerely thank you for chciosing a Fleetwood m6~or home!
Your motorhome has been designed to provide
yo,u with years of carefree,
pleasant traveling and vacationing.Your motol'homehas beenbJlilt to meet oc
exceed mi~imurn requirements for plumbing, heating; electl'!cal, fire safety
and vehicle systems.
These minimum-requirements ~i'econtained within the
, American NationatStandards Institute A119.2 Standard on Recreational-
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Vehicles; the Canadia'n Standards Association Z-240 Standard on Recre-
ational Vehicles,
th~ United States Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandards,
the Canadian Motoryehicle Safety Regulations, the United States Environ"
~ mentalProtectionAgency'Standards" and the CaliforniaAir Resources Board
Standards. (:ompliance withANSIand CSAstandardsis indicatedbytheseal
attached just outside the entry door. Compliance with the Fedenll Motor
Vehicle
SafetyStand~rds or the Canada MotorVehicle Safety Regulations is
indicated by the vehicle certification label attached to your'motor home.
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;Lij(e all fine1y crafted equipmerit, your motor home will i'equire care and
regularmaintenancein orderto delivermaximumvalueandperformance.
Thy,
dealer will glVe you basic operating and maint"nance'instructions; however,
supplement this by reading all instructional materhilfurnished with the
motor home in the Owner's Information Package and Chassis Owner's
Manual, Ihis'information'outlines, important areas of maintenance and
'provides amainfcnancescheduleforyou to follow for safe,troublefree service
from your motor home. Study these instructions carefully before you operate
the
n:lOtor home for the first tinie.,A good working knowledge of your motor
hom,e and how to care for itwill !ielp you enjoY,many miles and years of
"recreational living. Failuretofo.llow theoperating and l1uiintenaTu;e instruc-
tions and requiremelits couldresultinpersonalinjury, damage to themotor
,home and will-cause a loss of,varranty coverage. "
'NOTE: This manual describes many features Qfyour motor
home and includes instructions forits safe use, This manual,
includingphotographs and illustrations, is of ageneral nature
only. Some equipment and features described or shown in
this mal]ual
may be ,optional. Because of the continuous
program
of productimprovementconducted by Fleetwood, it
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ispossible thatrecentproductchangesmaynotbe included.
The Instructions included in this manual are intended as a
'guide, and in no wayextend~the responsibilities of the
manufacturingsubsidiary,parentcompanyoraffiliatesbeyond
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the standard written warrantyaspresented in this manual.
In this manUal, statementspreceded by the following words
are
of special significance: '
"WARNING" means that there
is the possibllityofpersona(
injury to yourself
and others. '
"CAUTION" meanS thatthere is the possibility
of damage to
the vehicle. '
"NOTE" indicates points
of particular interest for more
erticient and cODvenient operation.
Please
pay close attention to these statements while you
read this manual. "
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NOTE: This product is designed for recreational use and
short term occupancyonly. It is not de~igned or intended to
,be usedas permanenthousing. Use of this productforlong
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,term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature"
" deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting, drapes,
" and app/janeesBndfixtures. Damage or deterioration due to
longtermoccupancyis
not considerednormal, and willunder ",
the terms of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, thereby reducing your warranty protection. Before
considerlnf]this motorhomefoelong termoccupancy, consult
), the rele~ant sections in this mal1Ual.
" If youhaveanyquestionsregardingoperation, maintenance, '
or service, please contact your dealer immediately. Your
,dealer's Service
or Sales Departmentwillhandleanynormal
problems w/iiqh might occur., '
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WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most comprehensive wananty
programs in theRV industry. Please refer to the wan'anty in the front of this
manual.
It explains your,rights and obligations, as well as the rights and
obligation~ of the dealel~and manufacturer. Please read this section carefully.
You will be-betterinformedin case you have awarranty-related problem, and'
your dealer will be better able to get you on the road again. If you have any
questions about the wa:rranty orwhat it does or does not cover, please contact
your dealer.
The materials in your
Owner's Information Package contain warranty
infOlmation
and' operating and maintenance instlUctions for the vadous '
appliances and components in
youor motor home. Warranty registration cards0
fortheseitemsshouldbefilled outandmailed as soon as possibleafteryoutake
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delivery of your motor home. If you do not have operating instlUctions for a
particular appliance, contact your dealer. '
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3-4_
weeks after delivery of your new motor home. This plastic card is imprinted
owith your name, the motor home Fleetwood Identification Number (EI.N.)
apd the manufactui'ing subsidiary location. If your motor 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-complete predelivery inspection of the
chassis and all motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklistssuppliedby themotorhomeandchassis manufacturers. Youshould
receive a copy
of these completed checklists from yom: dealer when your
-motor home is delivered to you.
As a part
of the predeliveryinspection~rocedure, the dealer is re~ponsible .
forroadtesti1lg themotorhome, notingandcorrecting anyfrontendalignment
problems before delivery. Fleetwood
and it's subsidiaries will not be
respollsiblefol'fl'ontendalignmentafterthisptedelivel'Yinspection is done
•.
Fr<;mt end alignments are performed on each vehicle as a final production
procedure. '
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You should return your motor home to the seIling dealer for warranty
service.
If thisis notpossible,youmay contactany other auth01ize~Fleetwood
motor home dealer. 1;'he service department at the manufacturing plant can
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help you find a 'dealer III your area. _ - - '- --
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If, for sqme reason, a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
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1. DiscussanywalTanty-relatedproblemsdirectlywiththemanager --
and/or owner ofthe dealershlp, giving them ah.opportunityto
help the service department
resolvet~e matter for you.
2.If a problem arises that has not beertresolvedtoyoursatiiifac-
tion by your local dealer, please c6ntact:
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Fleetwood'sAmerica:n Coach Division
Parts &. Service-
-1420 West Patterson Street _
Decatur, IN 46733
-Phone [phone]
3. We sincerely b~lieve that yourdealer andthe factory represen-
-tative will be able to solve any problem whiclHnight arise. If
their combined efforfs are not satisfactory, please_send a letter-
-describil1g the circumstances to:
Motor Home ConsumerAffairs -
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 7638
River-side, CA 92513-7638
r:
_Please includethebr'lnd nameandFleetwoodJdentificatibn
Number (H.N.) of your motor home. The F.rN. islocated
on the identification tag next to the entry door or on the
ekterior left front side of the motor home. -
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
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If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a CfflSh or
coul~ Ci!use. injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA)in additirm to notifyip.g tlie
Fleet'Yood Entei'prises c;onsumer Affairs Department.
IfNH'fSA receives similarcolIlplaints, itmay ope
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an inve~tigation,and if
it finds that a sa(ety defectexists ina group of vehicles, it may order a recall .
and remedy campaign, NHTSA cannot become involved in individualprob~
lems bietween yO\!, your dealer or Fleetwood's manufactU1;ing subsidiary.
To contactNHTSA, you may eithercall theAuto Safety Hotline toll-free at .
~-80b-424-9393 (or 366-0123 inWashington, D.C.) 01: write to:
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u.s. Department of TrilQsportation
Washington, DC 20590.
You can al~o obtain otherinformation about motor yehicle safety from the
NHTSA Hotline.
OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
Thispackage contains valuabledocuments aboutyourm.otorhome and its'
equiplI1ent and systems. Since this Owner's MamJaI 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 willhelp
Y0lt
sitfely-oper::ite, maintain and troubleshoot those,itellls.
. Be sure you read all'thls information ahd illldersrand the safety and
vperatillg instructions b{cluded ill the'package. Additionally, you must
follmv alll1l1lintenance instructions toillsurefulllvarranty cov~rage.
If you·ever decide to self or trade),ourmotorholIle, be sure the new ownei'
gets all thell1aterial in this package,
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CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Two numbers are used to ide;1tify the vehicle and cClmponents used on the
vehifle. The VI.N. Qr Vehicle Identification Numberis thelegal identification
of the c'ompletedrehicle.TheV.I.N. is thenumberused by the stateforvehicle
registration. TheYI.N. is found on the FederalCertificationTag locatedonthe
lef{ interiqr sidewall of the motor home driver compartment. Refer to this
number when ordering parts
or service fromthe chassis dealer service center.
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The Fleetwood Identification Number (F.I.N.) is found on the Fleetwood
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MotorHomes tag to theleft of the mainentry door oron the exterior leftfront
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side of the mot01' home. Use this F.I.N.when ordering parts through your
Fleiftwood dealer or Service Center. '
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION,TAG
MFG BY:
DATI; OF MFG:
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE MFG, BY:
DATE OF INC. VEH. MFR:
GVWR:
GAWR FRONT:
GAWRREAR:
KGS: (
KGS: (
WITH:
TIRES AT:
, (
KGS:(
WITH:
TIRES'AT:
" (
LBS.)
LBS,)
'"
',RIMS
KPA COLD SINGLE
PSI)
LBS.)
RIMS
KPA COLD DUAL
PSI )-
Th'is vehicle cllnforms to all applicable U.S, Fed~ral Motor
VEihiCle Safety Standards in effect on: I
F1EE'lWCXJD,
MOTOR HOMES
OF INC.
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
r F,I.N,
MFD, 10, NO, MODEL
DATE OF MFR MO: YR:
Locatedto the 16ft of the main entry
door or on exteriorleft front side of the
motorhome. '
-F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification Number)'"
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TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI,PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHIC,LE
The tires on this unit may be different from those shmvn above.
Check tire sidewaHs,~or maximum inflation pressures. -V.I.N: (Vehicle Identification Number)
Replacement tires must be raled not less thim the
axle--capacity (GAWR).
Locatedon the left intelior sidewall of the
motorhome driver compartment.
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