Fleetwood Expedition 2009 User manual

FLEETWOOD
Driven to Explore
EXPEDITI~N'
©2008 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or trans-
mitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any infor-
mation storage or retrieval system without written pennission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
IMPORTANT -PLEASEREAD: Product information, photography and illustrations included in this manual were as
accurate as possible at the time of publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject to change without
notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety
of customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal
seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination
of loads
(Le. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.
Manufactudng subsidiaries
of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes and travel trailers:
American Allegiance·American
Eagle' American Heritage· American Tradition' Backpack' Bounder· Bounder
Diesel' Compass' DiscovelY • Excursion· Expedition· Fiesta' Fonnula • Gearbox' Icon' Jamboree' Mallard'
Nitrous' Orbit· Pace Arrow' Pegasus' Pioneer' Providence' Prowler·
Pulse' Quantum· Redline • Regal'
Revolution LE • Southwind • Tetra' Terry· Tioga' Wilderness

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INTRODUCTION . .................... .01·1
Inspect and Maintain ................... 01-2
Planning and Preparation ................ 01-2
Owner's Information Package
............ 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification ......... 01-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance .... 01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices ........ 01-4
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home '" .01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equipped) ....................... 01-6
Drivers License Requirements ........... 01-6
WARRANTY .......................... 02-1
Coverage Provided .................... 02-1
What is Not Covered by This Wananty '" .02-1
Limitations ........................... 02-2
Your Rights Under State Law ............ 02-2
Dealer's Obligations ................... 02-2
Owner's Obligations
................... 02-2
Manufacturer's Obligations .............. 02-2
Wananty Service
...................... 02-3
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02-4
IMPORTANT NOTICES ............... .03·1
EXPEDITION INFORMATION . ........ .04·1
Lamps and Bulbs ..................... 04-1
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 04-1
Driver's Controls ...................... 04-2
ON THE ROAD ........................ 05-1
Motor Home Loading .................. 05-1
Responsibility for Proper Loading ...... 05-1
Some Definitions First ................ 05-1
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ("Towed
Load or Towed Unit") .............. 05-2
Suggested Owners Manual addendum for
weight distribution hitches ......... .05-2
Dinghy Towing ....................... 05-4
Towed Vehicle Wiring .................. 05-5
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity
and Load Distribution .............. 05-6
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home .. 05-6
Dangers of Overloading .............. 05-8
Loading Tips ....................... 05-8
Tires ................................ 05-9
Tire Inflation ....................... 05-9
Air Pressure . ...................... 05-10
Underinflation ..................... 05-10
Air Pressure Check . ................ 05-10
Tire Replacement . .................. 05-11
If You Get a Flat Tire . ............... 05-11
Changing a Flat Tire . ............... 05-11
Seats and Seat Belts
.................. 05-11
Air Bags (If Equipped) .............. 05-12
Combination Lop and Shoulder Belts . .. 05-12
Safety BeltMaintenance ............. 05-12
Safety Restraints for Children . ........ 05-13
Safety Beltsfor Children . ............ 05-13
Child Seat Tethers .................. 05-13
Driving and Vehicle Control ............ 05-14
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home .
.................... 05-15
Maneuvering in Traffic ................ 05-15
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) ... 05-16
Body Undercoating ................ " .05-16
Fuel and Fuel Systems
................. 05-16
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . .... 05-17
API Refueling Advisory ............... 05-17
Engine Fan .......................... 05-17
Exhaust System Heat .................. 05-17
Engine Temperature Gauges ............ 05-18
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ..... 05-18
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm ..... 05-19
Emergency Towing ................... 05-19
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME .. •06·1
Leveling System (IfEquipped) ........... 06-1
Air Dump System ..................... 06-1
Power Entry Step (If Equipped) .......... 06-1
Manual Stepwell Cover (If Equipped) ..... 06-2
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Table of Contents
Hydraulic Stepwell Cover (IfEquipped) ... 06-2 External Fresh Water Hookup . ......... 07-1
Stepwell Cover Operation . ............ 06-2 Filling the On-Board Water Tank
....... 07-1
Entry and Screen Doors ................. 06-2 Draining the Fresh Water Tank .
........ 07-2
Patio Awning
(If Equipped) .............. 06-2 Water Pump .
....................... 07-2
Windows ............................ 06-2 Water Pump Filter .
.................. 07-2
Low PointDrains . ................... 07-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System .. 07-3
Leaks . ............................ 07-3
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System . ...... 07-3
Exterior Shower (If Equipped) ......... 07-4
Drinking Water Filter System
(If Equipped) ..................... 07-4
Emergency ExitWindow(s) ............ 06-3
Remote Mirror Control ................. 06-3
Sun Visors
(If Equipped) ................ 06-3
Power Sun Visors (IfEquipped)
.......... 06-3
Pull Shades (IfEquipped)
............... 06-3
Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) ........ 06-3
Mini-Blinds (IfEquipped) ............... 06-4 Waste Water System
................... 07-4
Storage
.............................. 06-4 Toilet
............................. 07-4
Exterior Compartments . .............. 06-4 Draining the Holding Tanks
........... 07-5
Interim'Storage ..................... 06-4 Black Tank Flush System
(If Equipped) .. 07-6
Slide-Out Rooms
(If Equipped) .......... 06-5 Holding Tank Care
.................. 07-6
Interior and Furnishings ................ 06-5 Cold Weather Usage
................. 07-7
Dinette Conversioll (with Built-in Table)
(If Equipped) ..................... 06-5 ELECTRICAL
SySTEMS ............... 08-1
Dinette Conversion (with Free-Standing Batteries
............................. 08-1
Table) (If Equipped) ............... 06-6 Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System ......... 08-1
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ......... 06-6 Chassis Bulbs
and Fuses . ............. 08-1
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ... 06-6 Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain System
............................ 08-1
Dividers ......................... 06-6
Interior Lighting .................... 06-6
Overhead Vents ..................... 06-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .......... 06-7
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) ... 06-7
BattelY Disconnect (If Equipped) ....... 08-1
BattelY Inspection and Care . .......... 08-2
Battery Charging . ................... 08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) ............. 08-3
Selecting a ReplacementBattelY ........ 08-3
Monitor Panel
........................ 06-7 AuxiliaJY Start System
(If Equipped) ..... 08-3
Effects of Permanent Occupancy ......... 06-8
Condensation and How to Control It .... 06-8 120-Volt System
...................... 08-3
Power Inverter . ..................... 08-4
Dripping Ceiling Vents .............. 06-10 Power Converter
.................... 08-4
Important Information ................. 06-10 GroundFault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
.. 08-4
What the RV Owner Can Do .......... 06-10 Generator
......................... 08-5
Fire Safety .......................... 06-12 Generator Operating Safety Precautions
.. 08-5
Fire Safety Precautions
.............. 06-12 Generator Fuel Supply
............... 08-6
Smoke DetectoriAlaJw . .............. 06-13 Generator Operations
................ 08-6
Automatic Generator Start Control
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS ............... 07-1 System
(If Equipped) ............... 08-6
Main Features ...................... 08-6
Fresh Water System .................... 07-1
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Energy Management System -50 AMP For
Additional Application ............... 08-7
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
.............. 08-7
PROPANE SYSTEM . .................. . 09·1
Propane Safety Precautions .............. 09-1
System Components
................... 09-2
Hoses .
............................ 09-2
Propane Regulator .
.................. 09-2
AccessOlY Propane Supply (If Equipped) .09-2
Using Propane System at Low
Temperatures
....................... 09-3
Filling Propane Tanks
.................. 09-3
Propane System Check ................. 09-3
Propane Leak Detector/Alarm ............ 09-3
Lighting Propane Appliances
............ 09-4
APPLIANCES ......................... 10 .. 1
Water Heater ......................... 10-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve
............ 10-1
Refrigerator
......................... .10-1
Furnace
........................... .. 10-1
Range
............................... 10-2
Range Exhaust Hood
................... 10-2
Heat Pump(s) (IfEquipped)
............. 10-2
Air Conditioner(s)
(If Equipped) .......... 10-3
Televisions and DVD Players
(If Equipped) ....................... 10-3
Additional 12-Volt Equipment
........... 10-3
Video Equipment
..................... .10-3
Video Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 10-3
TV Antenna
......................... .10-3
Antenna Operating Instructions
........... 10-4
Satellite DishAntenna
(If Equipped) ...... 10-4
Telephone Jack (IfEquipped)
............ 10-4
Microwave Oven
(If Equipped) .......... .10-5
Washer/Dryer-Ready
................... 10-5
Miscellaneous Appliances
.............. .10-5
Table of Contents
MAINTENANCE ....................... 11·1
Exterior ............................. 11-1
Stains ............................. 11-1
Sealant Renewal .................... 11-2
Exterior Sealants
...................... 11-2
Exterior Graphics Care .
.............. 11-2
Vinyl Front
End Mask (If Equipped) ..... 11-2
Windows, Doors, Vents alld Locks .
...... 11-3
TPO Roof System ..................... 11-3
Cleaning .
.......................... 11-3
Care
... ..................... , ..... 11-3
DoOl; Window, Roof Component
and Molding Resealing
............. 11-3
AClylic Assist Handles
(If Equipped) ...... 11-3
Interior
.............................. 11-4
Fabrics
............................ 11-4
Solid SUlface Top Care (If Equipped) .... 11-4
Laminate
Top Care (If Equipped) ....... 11-4
Walls alld Ceiling Panels .
............. 11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home .
..................... 11-4
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall .
........ 11-5
Floors and Cmpeting
................ 11-5
Wood Floor
(If Equipped) ............. 11-5
Engine Access
...................... 11-5
Generator Filters
..................... .11-5
Windshield Wipers and Washer
........... 11-5
Maintenance Guideline
................. 11-6
STORAGE ............................ 12-1
Storage Checklists ..................... 12-1
Short-
Tom Storage (Less than 60 days) .. 12-1
Long-Tenn Storage (Over 60 days) ..... 12-2
Winterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-2
Water System Winterizing
............. 12-3
Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4
GLOSSARY .......................... .13·1
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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!
.1'1
NOTE 1
This manual describes many features of your RV and
includes some instructions for its safe use. This man-
ual, includingphotographs andillustrations, is of agen-
eral nature only. Some equipment and features
described or shown in this manual may be optional or
because of the continuous program of productchange
conducted
by Fleetwood, itispossible thatrecentprod-
uct changes maynotbe included.
.1'1 NOTE 1
Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a
"Recreational Vehicle" as defined by the NFPA 1192.
This includes motor homes, fifth wheel trailers, travel
trailers, camping trailers, recreational park trailers,
and truck campers.
A WARNING
Failure to follow proper procedures or install proper
equipment can result in property damage, injury
andlor death.
INTRODUCTION
Your motor home has been designed to provide
you with years
of carefree, pleasant traveling
and vacationing.
It conforms with, or exceeds,
applicable National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
(units built for Canada only), Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), Environ-
mental Protection Agency (EPA) and Califol'llia
Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. The
seal attached
just outside the entry door indi-
cates compliance with NFPA or CSA standards.
Like all equipment, your motor home will require
care and regular maintenance in order to deliver
maximum value and pelformance. The dealer will
give you basic operating and maintenance
instlUC-
tions. However, supplement this by reading all
instlUctional material(s) furnished with the motor
home in the Owner's Information Package and
the motor home Chassis Operator's/
Owner's Guide/Manual. This infOlmation out-
lines important areas
of operation and mainte-
nance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free serv-
ice from your motor home. Study these materials
carefully. A good working knowledge
of your
motor home and how to care for it will help you
enjoy many miles and years
of recreational living.
01-1

Introduction
If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer immediately so
he can assist you. Your
dealer's Service or Sales Depmtment will handle
any normal problems which might occur.
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may be optional or not
available on some models.
Because
of the continuous program of product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-
sible that recent product changes may not be
included in this manual. Specifications may
change without notice. Product information,
illustrations and photography included in this
Owner's Manual were as accurate
as possible at
the time
of publication, and are representative of
function and mayor may not be specific in their
depiction
of actual equipment, fabrics, interior
or exterior decor or design options as installed
on or
in your recreational vehicle.
The instructions included in this manual are
intended as a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities
of the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the standard
written warranty as presented in this manual.
Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles
to provide a vm'iety
of uses for its customers.
Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,
storage and fluid capacities. The user is respon-
sible for selecting the proper combination of
loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's
capacities are not exceeded.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your contin-
uing safety and comfort depend on it. This man-
ual includes a section outlining maintenance
intervals.
If you follow the maintenance guide-
lines, you will minimize the possibility of fail-
ure of any important system or part of your
motor home.
01-2
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on
trips using some type
of recreational vehicle.
Proper planning of your trip will ensure a pleas-
urable experience. A thorough knowledge of
your RV is important if you are going to get the
most out
of the convenience and safety items
built into your motor home.
Be as familiar with
it as you are with your personal car or truck. If
you have trouble or have questions, please con-
sult your dealer.
OWNER'S INFORMATION
PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about
your motor home and its equipment and systems.
This Owner's Manual and the Chassis
Operator's Manual are in the package. Since this
manual does not cover
evelY possible detail of
equipment and options installed on or in your
motor home, there
m'e booklets aIld instructional
material in the package that will help you safely
operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Be sure you readall this information and
understallli the safety and operating instructiollS
illcluded in thepackage. Additionally, you must
follow all maintenance instructions to insure full
wm'l'aIlty coverage. If you decide to sell or trade
your motor home, be sure the new owner receives
all the material in this package.
.II NOTE I
If your Owner's Information Package does not con-
tain these items, even if you purchased your motor
home ''used,'' please call or write Fleetwood and
request
the desired ormissing information.
Fleetwood OwnerRelations
P.O. Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
1-800-322-8216

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used
on the vehicle.
The Y.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The Y.I.N.
is found on the Federal Celtification Tag attached
in the driver's compattment. Refer to this infor-
mation when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
The F.I.N.or Fleetwood Identification Number is
located on the tag
just outside the main entry
door or
on the outside left front side of the motor
home. Use this number when ordering patts
through your Fleetwood dealer.
(Example)
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MFDSY:
DATE MFD:
INC VEH MFD BY:
DATE OF VEH MFD:
G_
KG,
,.,
FRONTOA.WR: KG,
CB,
wm"
'"".
TlRESAT: KPA
COLD SINGLE
,
PSI)
INTERMEDIATE
KG,
,.,
GAWR:
WITH,
Rll,IS
TIRES AT: KPACOLO
, PSI)
REARGAWR:
KG,
,.,
WITH'
"""
TIRES AT: KPA COLD DUAL
, PSI)
OAWRCOMBINEO
INTERMEDIATE
AND REAR:
KG'
,.,
THIS VEHlCLE HAS BEEN COMPLETEO IN ACCOROANCEWITH THE
PRIOR MANUFACTURERS' IVD WHERE APPUCABLE. THIS VEHiCLE
CONFORMS TO ALL APPlCABLE FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLe SAFETY
STANDARDS, IN EFFECT IN
V.LN,
TYPE VEHlCLE: MULTI·PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
The llres and wlleels with sizes and ratings deSignated abow have ~
equIppedwith this vehIcle by F[attwood. Any replso;ernenl IIrea Installed
must n'lNttha sama sp«lflcatJons and minimum load ,equlremenls.
FLEE1WOOD ENTERI'RISfS, INC.
PRODUCT: YEAR: MODEL:
FlN: p.lcrrd> ()jjcg2.T,s)
GROSSVEffiClEViElGHTRATING(GWIRj ( )
FACTORYIVElGHTON ( )
OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYiNG CAPACITY ()
FULLfRESHWATERTANK: ~ @ Ib'gol ()
G!lOSS COIJ8JlED I-\'EIGHT RATING (GC'MI) ()
IJAXGROSSTO\\"£OWElGHT ( )
MAX. TOOGUE WElGHT ( )
!.!OlORHOIlE OCCUPANT AN.DCARGO CARRYING CAPACITY
"'"
THE COIdBI~'ED WElGHT OF OCCWANTS A~'O CARGO SHotJ1.0 NEVER EXCEEO:
kg or Ibs
~ty~equlp~ uatmg~city:
CAUTION:
AMkOOofW'il:u~als kgor lbsofCM\}O@lk!O-'L( lbfgaf)aIldtMtongw
vreIght of a t~ lraiIM counts as carBO
CAUTION: LOAD CARRYlI/O CAPACITY REDUCED
Modlficatl~ns to ItJsWlIcl.l hie r~eOO lila orlgIMlload canyIng e.1p,!clty lrj
__________ ~~ J~
Located in the driver's compartment.
Introduction
SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE
BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of this
vehicle was accurately aligned
at the factory
before delivery to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted,
if necessaty. To help pre-
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please note thatfront-end alignment after
retail delivery is the owner's responsibility alld
is not covered underthe warranty.
(Example)
FLEETWOOD.
MOTOR HOMES
OF
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
,---- F.I.N.
MFD.ID. NO.
DATE OF MFR. MO:
INC.
MODEL
YR:
Located on the left of the main ently
door or on exterior leftfront side of
the motor home.
~ F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification No.)
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Introduction
Excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate
worn or misaligned suspension or steering com-
ponents, unbalanced or improperly inflated
tire(s) or some other tire/suspension problem.
Alignment can be affected
by worn steer-
ing/suspension parts or road hazards such as hit-
ting a curb, pothole, railroad track, etc.
Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an
angle and wear unevenly.
It may also cause the
vehicle to "pull" to the right or left.
Out-of-balance tires will not roll smoothly and
will cause annoying vibrations and uneven tread
wear such as cupping
or flat spots. If you see
uneven tire tread wear
or ifthe vehicle ride
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be bal-
anced.
See the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide!
Manual for more information.
AFTER-MARKET STEERING AID
DEVICES
Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the
installation of any steering aid device that is not
approved
by our chassis manufacturer's. Any
add-on device
of this type may void the chassis
manufacturer's warranty on the item
or items
affected.
WARNINGS, TERMS AND
CONCEPTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION OF YOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
01-4
Like any other vehicle you may drive, your
motor home can be involved in a vehicle
crash, including a rollover. The motor home
will
be damaged and you and others can be
injured or killed. Drive defensively at all
times.
DO NOT drive if you are tired, have
been drinking alcoholic beverages, are under
the influence
of any controlled substance, or
are taking any medication or dtugs that may
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or coor-
dination. Pull offthe road and park in a safe
area until you can drive safely.
Vehicle Handling
Your motor home is longer, wider and
higher than a typical car or !luckyou may
be accustomed to driving. Keep this in
mind as you become familiar with driving
your motor home. New motor home own-
ers should take special care to learn the
driving and handling characteristics
of your
vehicle
in safe and familiar surroundings.
The distribution
of the weight of your
motor home is designed so it will handle
safely while being driven.
• When loading the motor home, balance
the loadfront-to-rear
and side-to-side.
• Load
and secure heavier items lower in
the storage areas than lighter items.
If you fail to properly load your belongings and
supplies, you will defeat the load distribution
design
of the motor home, possibly leading to
handling problems and a vehicle crash.
Vehicle Response
When you, the driver, accelerate, brake or
steer the motor home,
it responds to these
inputs. If you are faced with an emergency
while driving, the way you respond to the
emergency and the way the motor home
responds becomes more critical.
If you
load, alter or maintain your motor home
improperly,
it will not respond as it did
when you first received it in an unloaded
condition. Improper loading, alteration,
maintenance
and improper driver
responses to emergency conditions can
lead
to handlingproblems alld vehicle
crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles