Fleetwood Bounder 1989 User manual

~ FlEETWOOD.
1989
owner's tnanual

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FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE
....---- WARRANTY -----,
FDA MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES. INC.
SOLO IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
COVERAGE PROVIDED
Your new motor home., including the structure, plumbing, heating lind elecuical systems, and all ~ppli8nces end equipment instaJLed bV the
mlnulacturer. is warranted under 00"",1 use to be free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship.
The warranty eK1ends to the fifStl1!llaR purchaser and his transferee Is' and begins on the date of original retail delivery Of the date the motor
home is first placed into setVice 8S • rental. commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first!. The warranty extends for 8 period of
one yeer from such date or until the unit has received 15,000 tOlal miles of use 85 determined by the mileage shown on the odometer (whichever
occurs firstl, Written notice of defects must be giwn to the selling dealer or the manufacturer not latel than ten (101 days after the eKpiration
of the applicable warranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
lhe owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the Owne"s Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments to
the interior of exter;Ol doors, LP regulatOl pressure. cabinet latches. TV antenna control. etc.1 will be performed by the dealer during the first
90 days of warranty coverage. lhereafter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner 8S normal maintenance unless required 8S 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 wauanty. the owner shall contact the SELLING DEALER, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sullicient information to resolve the matter. The owner shalt deliver the motor home to the DEALER or manufacturing plant
location for warranty service.
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
inspectton 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 dealer hi unab'e or unwilling10 resolve. prob4em which the owner is convinced is covered by the warranty, he should contact the MANUFAC·
lURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and attempts made to
reso(ve it.
'MANUfACTURING PLANT OBUGAnoNS
Upon receipt of notice of a cLatm, where the dealer was unab~ or unwilling to ,esolve 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 as may be requited.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RI;SOLVE THE PROBLEM
II t!"le representatives of the manufacturing p&Itnt are unabk! to resolve the problem and the oWnllr is convinced that it is coveted by the warranty,
the owner should call1he toY·free number Wsted below to desCfibe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED If'{ THE EXPReSS WARRANTY
ltilS WARRANTY DOeS NOT CovER:
1. THE AUlOMOTIVE SYSTEM (lNCWOlNG THE CHASSIS AND DRive lRAINI. TIRES AND BATTERIES, WHICH ARE COVERED BY
THE SEPARAlE WARRAN:TIES Of THE RESPECTIVE MANUfACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.
2. DEfECTS CAUSED BY OR RELAlEO 10:
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGUGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
e. FAIWRE TO COMPlY WITH INSTRUC1l0NS CONTAINED IN lHE OWNER'S MANUAl: '
C. AIl"ERATtON OR MOOlflCAnON OF THE MOTOR HOME:
3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES, CARPET WEAR. ETC.
4. NORMAL MAINlENANCE AND SERVICE ITEMS, SUCH AS UGHT BULBS. FUSES, WIPER BLADES. WBRJCANlS, ETC.
5. MOTOR HOMES ON WHICH lHE ODOMETER REACING HAS BEEN AL1EREC.
6. lRANSPQRTATlONTO AND FROM DEAlER ORMANUFACTURINGPlANT lDCATlON, LOSS Of liME, INCONVENIENCE. COMMER-
CIAl LOss.1DSS Of use. TOWING CHARGES. BUS FARES. CARRENTAL. INCIDEN1A1.oCHARGES SUCH AS TElEPHONE CALlS
OR HOTEL BIUS.- OR OTHER INctOENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. - '.
SOME STAtEs DO NOr A1JDNllfE EXCl.US10N OR UMITATlON OF INCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAl DAMAGES. SO THE ABOVE
UMI1ATlON OR EXCWSION MAY NOT APPLY to VOu. .
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECtFIC LEGAL. RIGHTS. AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VAff'( FROM STATE 10 $fATE.
THE MANUFACTURER 1S NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY MADE BY ANY DEALER OR ~ER
PERSON BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN nilS WARRANTY.
Brand Name _________________ Model __________ Serial No. _________ _
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises. Inc.
P,O. Box 7300
RiverS'ide. California 92523
From California: {SOD} 442~4804
From Outsid'e of California: (SOOI 854.4755
prlnled in USA

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION, , , , , , , , , , , , , . . . . . . . .. .. 1
Planning And Preparation . .................. 2
Loading And Weight Distribution. . . . ....... 2
Have It All Under Control
................... 2
Inspect And Maintain . ..................... 2
The Owner's Information Package . ............ 2
Chassis And Vehicle Identification ............. 3
Keys And Locks .......•.................. 3
Emergency And Identification
Information ....... 4
Pre-Travel Check List .....•..•......•..•.... 6
Cockpit And Driver's Controls
................ 7
Driver/Passenger Seats
...................• 8
Seat Belts ............................. 8
Child Restraint .......................... 9
Sunvisors
..•..............•........... 9
Front/Side Slider Windows
................. 9
Driving And Parking
.....................•. 9
Fuel And Fuel Systems
.................... 10
Fuel Fill .............................. 10
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock ............... 10
Alternative Fuel Types ................... 10
Overheating .............•.••.•........ 10
Variable Speed Engine Fan ................ 10
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
.......... 11
Safety Tips _ ...•. __ ...........•.•.•..... 11
Engine Access ••...............••• _ •.•. 11
Tires ...•..•.........•.......•....•.... 12
Tire Replacement
.....•.....••....... ',' . 12
Changing A Flat Tire
........••.••..••••• 12
Required Tools And Equipment. ............ 13
Jacking Procedure
..... _ ................ 14
Towing
......•.••.............. _ ..•••.. 15
lifting Instructions ...•.• (See Inside Back Page)
ON THE ROAD ...........•• ' •.....••.•••••• 16
Motor Home Loading ..... : ............... 16
Carrying Capacity
••• _ •••••••• _ .••• _• • • • 16
Detennining and Distributing Your
Motor Home Load . . . . . . . . • • . . . . • . . . . . • . . . 16
Weighing Your Loaded Motor Hortie. _ •••••• _ 16
Weighing Your Loaded
Motor Home
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Tag Axle Models ••• : •••••••••• _• . •• 17
Loading Tips
...•••......•••••• __ • __ ••• 18
Trailer Hitches And Towing
......••. __ • _ ••• _18
Towing Automobiles
••••••• _• _ •• _• ___ , __ • lB
LIVING WITH yOUR MOTOR HOME: •••• _• '. : ____ 19 .
Manual Entry Steps
.•.•• _• _• __ • _____ •••• 19
Power Entry Steps •••••....•••.• _. _ ••••• 19
Entry Assist Handle (Selected
Models Only) ••• 19
Entry Doors, Screens, And Locks
•• ' •.••••••• 19
Windows
......•............•......... 19
Emergency Exit Window
.........•..•.... 19
Storage
........................ _ ...... 19
Exterior Compartments
..............•.... 19
Interior Storage ........................ 19
Interior And Furnishings ......•.••......... 20
Dinette Conversion ..................... 20
Sofa/Lounge Conversion .................. 20
Folding Doors ................••••..•.. 20
Interior Lighting ... , .................... 20
Overhead Vents ........................ 20
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy ............. 20
Controlling Moisture Condensation ........... 21
Fire Safety ............................. 21
Smoke Detector ...... , ......... , ....... 21
PLUMBING SYSTEMS ....................... 22
Fresh Water System ....... ' .... , .......... 22
Water Purifier System ........ ' ........... 23
The Water Pump ....•.................. 23
The Monitor Panel ...................... 23
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System ......... 24
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System •.... 24
Leaks .••.•....... ; .. ':' .•............• 24
Clogged Water Filter .....•.............. 24
Water Pump Troubleshooting .............. 24
The Waste Water System .............•..•. 25
Toilet. ................................ 25
Toilet Maintenance ...................... 25
Toilet Troubleshooting ................... 26
Dumping The Holding Tanks .............. 26
Holding Tank Care And Maintenance ........ 27
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ................•.. _ .. 28
Chassis Electrical System ••................ 28
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses .. _ .......•.•••. _ 28
12-voltCoachSystem ...•.•.••.••.•..... _ 28
Auxiliary Battery • . • • • . • • • • ••••• ___ • • • • • 28
Battery Inspection and Care •..... _ ...•••• 28
Battery Charging .....•............••..• 29
Selecting A Replacement Battery ........... 29
120-volt ,.AC System ..••.............•.... 29
The Power Converter. . . . . . . . . . • • . . . • • • • • 29
Ground Fault Interrupter • • • • • • • • • . • . . . . • • . • 29
Entertainment Equipment •••• '_. . . . • • • • • • • • • 30
TVAntenna. __ .•• _ •••••..•..•••••.•••.• 30
TV "Ghosts" And FM "Flutter ••••......... _ 30
Minimizing Multipath Distortion and Improving
Signal
Quality _• • • • • . • • • • • • • • • • . . . • • • • • 31
Generator Power Plant • • • • • • • . . . . . ••. _ •• _• 31
Generator Operating Safety Precautions •••••• 32
Warm Weather Operation ••••.......•••• ' •• 32
Cold Weather Operation •••••......... __ •• 32
Preparation For Storage • • • • • • • • • • . . . • • • . • 33
. Reactivating, Generator System After
Long Term Storage : •• ; •• '. • • • • _. . • . . _. • • 33
Generator Maintenance And Service • • • • • . • • 33
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING. _ ••. _ ....•.••••• 33
LPG SYSTEM. '.' _. _ ....... " ••••• :'; ; ; •' •••• , ••. 34
LPG Gas Safety Precautions ••• : •••..••• __ •• 34
System Components •. _ ..•••••••.•••.••... 35
Hoses And Fittings .•..•.•.•.••.•....•.. 35
LP Gas Regulator .••.•.......•....•.... 35
Using LP Gas System At Low Temperatures .•.. 35
Filling LP Gas Tanks ••.•.............•.... 36
LP Gas System Leak Checks .•.......••.... 36
LPG Leak Detector ....................... 36
Lighting LP Gas Appliances ................ 37
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APPLIANCES .......................... 38
Water Heater ..................•.... 38
Furnace. . . . ..................... 38
Range.
....... 38
Range Exhaust Hood .................. 38
Air Conditioner ...................... 39
Refrig·~rator ......................... 39
Smoke Detector ......................... 39
MAINTENANCE .................•.......... 40
Lubrication . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . .• 40
Wheels' And Tires ................•....... 40
Tire Inspection And Rotation ••..•......... 40
Inflation Pressure ••.••••••.••...•.•...•• 40
Wheel And Tire Balancing .•..•......•...• 40
,'Fire Replacement. ••••.••••....••.•..... 41
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Engine •....•.......................... 41
E~~ine Oils . , ....•.........•••......•. 41
Engine Fuel Systems ..•.....•..........•.. 41
Fuel-And Air Filters ..................... 41
. Air Cleaner Element Replacement. .....•... .41
,,;C,?oling System ••••••••••••.....•••..... 41
,,:Maintenance And Inspection .•....•....... 41
Coolant Level. • • • • • • • • • . . ••.•••••••.••• 41
Flushing Cooling System •.••••••••.•••••• 42
;;,.~IJ.9ine Electrical ..........•••••..••.•••.. 42
"dump Starting ...••.••.•.....•••••..... 42
Transmission •••...•..••••.•..••••.•..... 42
Maihtenance and Inspection •.•••••.•..•.. 42
Heating And Air Conditioning ••••••••••••••. 42
Inspection ••.....•.•.• , ................ 42
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Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks .... 42
Electrical Circuit Diagnosis. . . ...... . 43
Vacuum System Diagnosis ................ 43
Refrigeration Section .. ' ........ . ..... 43
Front Suspension And Alignment ............ 43
Rear Suspension ......................... 43
Brakes ................................ 43
Brake Hose Inspection ................... 43
Lining Inspection ........... ' ............ 43
Drive Belts And Specifications .............. 43
Exterior . . • . . . . . . . . . • . . . • . . • • • • • . . . . . . • 44
Stains ..................•..•......••• 44
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks .......... 44
Sealant Renewal •....•.•..•.......•...• 44
Roof Resealing .....•.......•••...••••. 44
Door and Window Resealing .........•.... 45
Interior .•..............•.....•.•....•.• 45
Upholstery and Drapes .....•............ 45
Wall and Ceiling Panels •...... , .......... 45
Floors and Carpeting .................... 45
PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME FOR
LONG·TERM STORAGE •..•....••......... " .• 46
Storage Check list ..••..........•••.• ; .• r; .. ,: 46
Short·term Storage (less than 60 days)
Above Freezing
•• , ••••••••••••••••••••• 46
lpng.term Storage Above Freezing ••••.••• , .46
Winterization -And Winter Storage •......• ; •.•• ) .• 46
Winter Storage Below Freezing .••••....•.. 47
Water System Winterizing ••••..•••.•...•• 47
General Vehicle Winter Storage Check List. ••• 47
Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage •• 48
MAINTENANCE CHART ...................... 50

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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 dealer will be better able to get you on the road
again.
If there is anything about the warranty or what it
does or does not cov(lr, please contact your dealer.
The materials in your Owner's Information Package
contain warranty information on the various ap-
pliances and components in your motor home. War-
ranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed as soon as possible after you take
delivery of your motor home. Your dealer can help you
with this.
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card
approximately 3-4 weeks after delivery of your new
B·ounder. This plastic card is imprinted with your
name. the motor home serial number, and manufac-
turing plant location. If your motor home ever needs
warranty service. present this card to the dealer.
Your Bounder has been designed to provide Y9u
with many years of carefree, pleasant traveling a'nd
vacationing. This manual describes many features of
your motor home and provides an operating guide so
that you can obtain the best performance from those
features. Your
motor home has been designed to con-
form with, or exceed, the American National Stan-
dards Institute A119.2, NFPA 501C, Canadian CSA
Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada only), and ap-
plicable motor vehicle standards. These standards
establish the plumbing, heating. electrical and other
requirements for quality and safety. Compliance with
these standards is indicated by the seal attached just
outside the entry door. This seal is the outward sign
of internal quality.
Always return your motor home to the selling dealer
for warranty.service. If this is not possible, you may
Like all finely crafted equipment. your,Bounder will ." .<;ontaccany other authorized ,Bounder,.dealer;.or any
,.,req~ire. car~.and regulap' maintenance,·in.' order·to. , ... authorized.F!eetwood,.motor,home;'dealer:.,:The'ser-'
.:d~ilv~rmaxlmu~.~alue'~nd,perform.ance~Th~~eale~ ..••. "·vice;department',at .. any.·of,the plants listed'on the
.' .ioi"."YIII,glve ,you basIc,operating a~d_ malnte~all~emstr~c-, ..., inside,.backcover .of .this manual' can help you find
.L.,;tlon,s; howe:,erisupplem.ent·thl~'ltlstruc~lon ,by reading' ; ...... a ,dealer. in .;your ,area.' ".'
;:: .all, Instructlonal·'matena/<"formshed'wlth,·the motar'> .
'i';" pome . in the.', Owner<s.· .• lnformation, ·Hackage· and If,'for •. some·;reas,on;.: a ,problem' is. not'handled ta
.. Chassis O.perator;.s.ManuaJ.../f"after,.taking,,'delivery your satisfaction: . >
~f YOlur ned"Y. m?tor homd.e, you feel it requires a?di- 1. Discuss any warranty-related problems direct-
tiona con Itlonlng or a Ju~tment,. p ease r~turn It to Iy with the manager or owner of the dealer-
your dea.ler as s?on as P?sslble. ~hls <?wner s Manu~l. ship, giving him an opportunity to help his ser-
along wl~h the Information prov~ded In your Owner s vice department resolve the matter for you.
Information Package and ChaSSIS Operator's Manual .
outlines important areas of maintenance and provides 2. If a problem arises that cannot be resolved to
a maintenance schedule for you to follow to ensure your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact
safe, froublefree service from your motor home. Study the factory service manager. The factories are
these instructions carefully before you operate the listed in this manual. Please contact the one
motor home for the first time. Spend some time with nearest you.
Yt.
our
dbeafler going I over shafedty Ian? 0
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pterAating dinstruck- 3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and the
Ions e ore you eave t e ea er so. goo wor - factory representative will be able to solve any
ing knowledge of your motor home and how to care problem which might arise. If their combined
for it will help/you enjoy many miles and years of efforts are not satisfactory, please send a let-
recreational Iil/ing. ter describing the circumstances to:
If you have any questions regarding operation, Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
maintenance, or service, please contact your dealer Consumer Affairs Department
immediately so he can assist you. Your dealer's Ser- P.O. Box 7300
vice or Sales Department will handle any normal pro- Riverside, CA 92523
blems which might occur.
Your motor home is covered by one of the most
comprehensive warranty programs in the RV industry,
and
this manual contains a section outlining the war-
ranty and explaining your rights and obligations, as
well as the rights and obligations of the dealer and
manufacturer, under the terms of the warranty. Please
read this section carefully. You will be better inform-
ed in case you have a warranty-related problem. and
4.
Please include the brand name and serial
number of your motor home. The serial number
is located on the identification tag next to the
entry door.
If you wish to call for assistance, please use
these toll-free telephone numbers:
From California: [phone]
From outside California: [phone]
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NOTE: Some equipment and features described
or shown in this manual may be optional on
Some models. This instructional manual is of
general nature only. Because of the continuous
program of product improvement conducted by
Fleetwood. it is possible that recent product
chang'es may not be included in this manual.
Specifications may change without notice. The
instructions included in this manual are intend-
ed as ..a guide. and in no respect extend the
. responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary.
parent company or affiliates beyond the stan-
dard ;yvritten warranty as presented in this
manu/Ii.
Photographs or illustrations in this manual are
.• ..,. representative.of function and may not be
specific in their depiction of actual equipment.
fabrics. interior or exterior decor or design op-
tions· as installed on or in your motor home.
NOTE: This product is designed for recreational
use and short term occupancy only. It is not
,," designed or intended to be used as permanent
housing. Use of this product for long term or
permanent .occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration of interior finishes. fabrics.
carpeting/;and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due to long term' occupancy may not be con-
.," sidered normal, and may under the terms of the
". t<l,.· warranty,~constitute misuse. abuse, or neglect,
.~'{' and'.may'therefore reduce your warranty protec-
' .• ' tion. This:.manual contains a discussion of long
term occupancy problems. Please refer to that
section before considering this product for long
term occupancy.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR PERFORMING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY
IN-
SPECTION OF THE CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR
HOME COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE
PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED BY THE
MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THE CHASSIS
MANUFACTURER. 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 INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE,
THE DEALER IS TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELIVERY.
THEREFORE, FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on trips
using some type of recreational vehicle. Proper plan-
ning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable 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 vehicle. Be as familiar with
it as you are with your personal car or truck. The
booklets included in your Owner's Information
Package cover details of operation for the major ap-
pliances and equipment built into your motor home
for your comfort. convenience and safety. Later Sec·
tions in this manual will also explain how to operate.
maintain. and service important components and
systems in your motor home.
LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most important con-
siderations when traveling in an RV. Your motor home
is built to safely carry a certain maximum load. For
safety's sake. NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME.
This manual contains a detailed section that explains
proper loading and weighing of the vehicle.
HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL
Remember. your new motor home is a large vehi·
cle and' requires different driving skills than a
passenger car. Later
in this manual we'll outline some
tips on how to become familiar with the handling
characteristics and driving techniques that you need·
to know to be a safe motor home driver. Of collli'se.
don't overlook the laws of your state or province'.ithat:
govern driving a motor home. Your state or. provIncial'
Motor Vehicle Depart!'lent can provide you with'th,e
applicable vehicle codes that spelLout your rights and
responsibilities as a motor home.':owner. ,,' .,'
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INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes
a
section outlining maintenance intervals. Adherence
to these schedules will minimize the possibility of
failure of any important system or part of your motor
home. The time spent inspecting and maintaining your
motor home will provide you with many years of
recreational pleasure.
THE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
Owner#s Information Package

This package contains very valuable documents
about your motor home and its components and
systems. This Owner's Manual is in this package.
Since
this owner's manual does not cover every possi-
ble detail of equipment and options installed on or
in your motor home, there are booklets and instruc-
.tional material in the package that will help you safe-
.Iy operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items. Be
sure you read all this information and understand the
safety and operating instructions included in the
package. Keep these references handy. If you ever
decide to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the
new owner gets all the· material in this package.
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Your motor home may be built on either the
Chevrolet P-Series or the John Deere R.V. chassis.
Several
numbers are used to identify the vehicle and
components used on the vehicle. The V.I.N. or Vehi-
cle Identification Number is the legal identification
of the completed vehicle and is the number on the
vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is found on the DOT
certification tag attached to the left sidewall of the
motor home driver compartment. Refer to this infor-
. mation. when ordering .. parts. from. the chassis.
c, manufacturer cor chassis.dealer service :.centen.The
··.Fleetwood 'Identi fication.Number .• (F.I. N,): islocated:on.
.'.the plate just. outside.the' main entrydoorandon-.the:
,·.'outside left front .side' of the. motor home",'Use, this .
number when orderingparts.throughyourFleetwood·
dealer or Service Center.
KEYS AND LOCKS
The keys to your motor home are pictured below.
Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place
at home and in the motor home.
Keys
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Key No.: ________________ _
Other Sources Of Information
Since everyone's recreational and travel needs are
different, many good publications are available for
RV'ers. These books and magazines offer many tips
and guidelines ranging from safe operation of your
RV to regional recipe favorites, travel hints and direc-
tories of all kinds. Many of them contain first-person
accounts of experienced RV'ers that can be. both
entertaining and informative.
The following is a list of publishers that may be
of interest:
TL Enterprises
29901 Agoura Road
Agoura,
CA 91300
Interlee
P.O ...Box, 12901 .
,Overland· Park, .KS 66212 .
Woodall Publishing Co;
Box F
Highland Park, IL 60035
Trail-R-Club of America
Box 1376 B
Beverly Hills, CA
90213
Family Motorcoaching
8291 Clugh Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Scott, Foresman & Co.
1909 K St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20049
Recreation Vehicle Industries Association
P.O. Box 2999
1896 Preston White Drive ..
. Reston, VA 22090 .. -"

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This package contains very valuable documents
about your motor home and its components and
systems. This Owner's Manual is in this package.
Since
this owner's manual does not cover every possi-
ble detail of equipment and options installed on or
in your motor home, there are booklets and instruc-
tional material in the package that will help you safe-
ly operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items. Be
sure you read all this information and understand the
safety and operating instructions included in the
package. Keep these references handy. If you ever
decide to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the
new owner gets all the· material in this package.
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Your motor home may be built on either the
Chevrolet P-Series or the John Deere R.V. chassis.
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle and,
components used on the vehicle. The V.I.N. or Vehi-
cle Identification Number is the legal identification
of the completed vehicle and is the number on the
vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is found on the DOT
certification tag attached to the left sidewall of the
motor home driver compartment. Refer to this infor-
mation when ordering parts,. from the, chassis
. manufactureror',chassis'dealerservice: center;:.The '
.'1. Fleetwood ,Identification Number(F.I.N.Fislocated·on,:
',; the plate·.just,outside,the main,entry. door'and:onthe; ' ..
'!(.,outside,leftfront.sideof the motor home;, Use this'
"oumberwhenordering"parts.through-your·Heetwood'·'
: dealer or. Service',Center.
KEYS AND LOCKS
The keys to your motor home are pictured below.
Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place
at home and in the motor home.
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Key No.: _______________ _
Other Sources Of Information
Since everyone's recreational and travel needs are
different, many good publications are available for
RV'ers. These books and magazines offer many tips
and guidelines ranging from safe operation of your
RV to regional recipe favorites, travel hints and direc-
tories of all kinds. Many of them contain first-person
accounts of experienced RV'ers that can be both
entertaining and informative.
The following is a list of publishers that may be
of interest:
TL Enterprises
29901 Agoura Road
Agoura, CA 91300
, Intertec -
'P.O.-'Box
12901·
Overland Park,KS66212
"Woodall Publishing Co. '
BoxF
, Highland Park, 'II. 60035
Trail-R-Club of America
Box 1376 B
Beverly
Hills, CA 90213
Family Motorcoaching
8291 Clugh Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45244
Scott, Foresman & Co.
1909 K St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20049
Recreation Vehicle Industries Association
P.O. Box 2999
lB96 Preston White Drive .,
. Reston, VA 22090" . "":

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EMERGENCY AND IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Before we explain how things work, take a few minutes to fill in the information on these two pages.
It'll be a handy reference for you in the future.
Your Name ________________________________________________________________________ __
Model ________________________________________________ ~------------------------
Serial Number ___________________________________________________________________ _
Date Purchased _____________________________________________________________ _
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Dealer NarT)e ____ -,-- _____________________________________________ _
Address ____________________________________________________________ _
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Range/Oven
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Refrigerator
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Furnace
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