Fleetwood EXPEDITION User manual

Driven to Explore
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2005 owner's manual

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Driven to Explore
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©2004 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any
information storage or retrieval system without written permission from Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ: 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
(i.e. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.) to ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.
Manufacturing subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers:
Pace
Anow • Southwind • Storm· Bounder· Bounder Diesel· Discovery· Excursion· Providence· Flair· Fiesta· TelTa • Tioga
Jamboree· American
Eagle· American Heritage· Ametican Tradition· Expedition. Revolution. Pioneer. Prowler· TelTY •
Wilderness· Mallard· Park Trailer· Pride· Triumph· Elkhorn· Gearbox

INTRODUCTION ..........•.•..• '" •.• 01·1
Inspect and Maintain ................... 01-2
Planning and Preparation ................ 01-2
Owner's Information Package ............ 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification ......... 01-2
Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance .... 01-3
After-Market Steering Aid Devices ........ 01-3
Warnings, Terms and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home .... 01-4
Event Data Recording Device
(If Equipped)
....................... 01-S
WARRANTY ..•.....•....•....•.....•. 02-1
Coverage Provided .................... 02-1
Owner's Obligations ................... 02-1
Dealer's Obligations ................... 02-1
When the Dealer Does Not
Resolve the Problem
................. 02-1
Manufacturer's Obligations .............. 02-1
What is Not Covered by This Warranty .... 02-2
Warranties ........................... 02-3
Warranty Service ...................... 02-4
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 02-4
IMPORTANT NOTICES ................ 03-1
EXPEDITION INFORMATION •....•.... 04-1
Lamps and Bulbs ...................... 04-1
Driver's Controls ...................... 04-2
ON THE ROAD ....................•... 05-1
Motor Home Loading .................. OS-I
Responsibility for Proper Loading ...... 0S-1
Some Definitions First ................ OS-I
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer . ........... OS-2
Cargo Carrying Capacity Label . ....... 0S-4
Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load
Distribution
...................... OS-S
How to Weigh Your Laaded Motor Home .. OS-S
Dangers of Overloading ............. ,OS-7
Loading Tips ....................... OS-7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tires ................................ OS-8
Tire Inflation ....................... OS-8
Air Pressure ........................ OS-9
Underinflation ...................... OS-9
Air Pressure Check . ................. OS-9
Tire Replacement . .................. 0S-1O
If You Get a Flat Tire . ............... 0S-1O
Changing a Flat Tire . ............... 0S-1O
Seats, Seat Belts and Air Bags
(If Equipped)
...................... 0S-1O
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) .................... OS-Il
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts ... OS-Il
Safety Belt Maintenance ............. OS-11
Safety Restraints for Children . ........ OS-Il
Safety Beltsfor Children . ......... " .OS-12
Child Seat Tethers .................. OS-12
Driving and Vehicle Control ............ 0S-13
Engine and Transmission ............... OS-13
Engine Operation ..................... 0S-13
Normal Starting Procedure . .......... 0S-13
Engine Block Heater . ............... OS-14
Normal Shut Down Procedure ........ OS-14
Transmission Operation ................ OS-IS
Gear Selector . ..................... 0S-IS
Check Trans . ...................... OS-IS
.Compression Brake . ................ 0S-IS
Air Brakes .......................... OS-16
System Components . ................ OS-16
Using Air Brakes ................... 0S-17
Stopping Distance .................. OS-17
Braking on Downgrades . ............ OS-18
Parking Brake ..................... OS-18
Using the Engine to.Slow the
Motor Home .
.................... OS-18
Air Suspension System ................. OS-18
. Maneuvering in Traffic ................ OS-19
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped) ... OS-20
Body Undercoating ....... ; ........... 05-20
Fuel and Fuel Systems ................. OS-20
. Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . .... OS-21
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API Refueling Advisory ............... 05-21
Engine Fan .......................... 05-21
Exhaust System Heat .................. 05-21
Engine Temperature Gauges ............ 05-21
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions ..... 05-22
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm ..... 05-22
Emergency Towing ................... 05-22
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME .•• 06-1
Hydraulic Leveling System (If Equipped) .. 06-1
Air Dump System ..................... 06-1
Power Entry Step (If Equipped)
.......... 06-1
Entry and Screen Doors ................. 06-2
Patio Awning (If Equipped)
.............. 06-2
Windows ............................ 06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s) ............ 06-2
Remote Mirror Control (If Equipped) ...... 06-2
Sun Visors (IfEquipped)
................ 06-2
Power Sun Visors
(If Equipped) ........ 06-3
Window Shades (If Equipped) ........... 06-3
Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) ........ 06-3
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped) ............... 06-3
Storage .............................. 06-3
Exterior Compartments . .............. 06-3
Interior Storage ..................... 06-4
Slide-Out Rooms
(If Equipped) .......... 06-4
Interior and Furnishings ................ 06-5
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table) .. 06-5
Dinette Conversion
(with Free-Standing Table)
.......... 06-5
Sofa Conversion
(If Equipped) ......... 06-5
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) ... 06-5
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
Dividers ......................... 06-6
Interior Lighting .................... 06-6
Overhead Vents ....................... 06-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .......... 06-6
Monitor Panel ........................ 06-6
Effects of Permanent Occupancy ......... 06-7
Condensation and How to Control It .... 06-7
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Dripping Ceiling Vents ............... 06-9
Important Information .................. 06-9
What the RV Owner Can Do . ......... 06-10
Fire Safety .......................... 06-10
Fire Safety Precautions .............. 06-11
Smoke Detector/Alarm .
.............. 06-12
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
AND HOLDING TANKS .•.......•.••.. 07-1
Fresh Water System .................... 07-1
External Fresh Water Hookup . ......... 07-1
Filling the On-Board Water Tank ....... 07-1
Draining the Fresh Water Tank . ........ 07-2
Water Pump . ....................... 07-2
Water Pump Filter . .................. 07-2
Low Point Drains . ................... 07-3
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 .......... 07-4
Waste Water System ................... 07-4
Toilet ............................. 07-4
Draining the Holding Tanks ........... 07-5
Black Tank Flush System (If Equipped) .. 07-6
Holding Tank Care .................. 07-6
Cold Weather Usage ................. 07-7
ELECTRICAL SySTEMS ...••.......... 08-1
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System ......... 08-1
Chassis Bulbs and Fuses . ............. 08-1
Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive
System
............................ 08-1
Batteries . .......................... 08-1
Battery Disconnect .................. 08-1
Battery Inspection and Care . .......... 08-2
Battery Charging . ................... 08-2
. Solar Panel (If Equipped) ............. 08-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . ....... 08-3
Auxiliary Start System ............... 08-3
120-Volt System
...................... 08-3
Power Inverter .
..................... 08-4
Power Converter
.................... 08-4

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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) .. 08-4 Microwave Oven
(If Equipped) .......... .10-4
Generator . ......................... 08-5 Washer/Dryer-Ready Option
............. 10-4
Diesel Generator Fuel Supply . ......... 08-5
Generator Operations ................ 08-5 Miscellaneous Appliances
............... 10-4
Generator Operating Safety Precautions .. 08-5 MAINTENANCE •.......•........••.... 11-1
Energy Management System -50 AMP
'" .08-6 Exterior
............................. 11-1
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
.............. 08-7 Stains
............................. 11-1
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers
... 08-7 Exterior Graphics Care .
.............. 11-2
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks . ...... 11-2
LP GAS SYSTEM ...................... 09-1 TPO Roof System
..................... 11-2
Remote LP Gas Tank Fill
............... 09-1 Cleaning .
.......................... 11-2
LP Gas Safety Precautions .............. 09-1 Care .
............................. 11-2
System Components
................... 09-2 Sealant Renewal
.................... 11-2
Hoses . ............................ 09-2 Door, Window,
Roof Component
LP Gas Regulator . .................. 09-2
and Molding Resealing ............. 1 t-3
Using LP Gas System at Low Acrylic Assist Handles
(If Equipped) ..... .11-3
Temperatures
.. , ................. : .. 09-3 Interior
............................. .11-3
Filling LP Gas Tanks
................... 09-3
LP Gas System Check .................. 09-3
LP Gas Leak Detector/Alarm ............ 09-3
Lighting LP Gas Appliances ............. 09-4
Accessory LP Gas Supply (If Equipped) .. 09-4
Fabrics . ........................... 11-3
Solid Surface Top Care (If Equipped) .... 11-4
Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) ....... 11-4
Walls and Ceiling Panels .............. 11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home . ..................... 11-4
APPLIANCES ..................•...... 10-1
Water Heater ........................ .1 0-1
Water Heater Bypass Valve ., .......... 10-1
Refrigerator
.......................... 10-1
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . ........ 11-4
Floors and Carpeting ................ 11-4
Wood Floor (If Equipped) ............. 11-5
Engine Access ...................... 11-5
Exterior Sealants
...................... 11-5
Furnace
............................ .10-1 Generator Filters
...................... 11-5
Range
............................... 10-2
Range Exhaust Hood
.................. .10-2 Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring
........... 11-5
Maintenance Guideline
................ .11-6
Heat Pump(s) (If Equipped)
............ .10-2
Air Conditioner(s) (IfEquipped) ......... .10-2
STORAGE ..........•........•........ 12-1
Additional 12-Volt Equipment
.......... .10-3 Storage Checklists
.................... .12-1
Video Equipment
...................... 10-3
Video Switcher (IfEquipped)
........... .10-3
Video Control Center ................... 10-3
Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days) .. 12-1
Lang-Term Storage (Over 60 days) ..... 12-2
Winterization
........................ .12-2
TV Antenna (If Equipped)
............... 10-3
Antenna Operating Instructions ........ 10-3
Satellite Dish Antenna (IfEquipped)
...... 10-4
Water System Winterizing ............. 12-3
Reactivating the Motor Home
After Storage
...................... .12-4
Telephone Jack
...................... .1 0-4
GLOSSARY ...............•........•.. 13-1
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Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-styIe
and the growing family
of motor home owners.
We sincerely thank you for choosing a
Fleetwood motor home!
NOTE l
This manual describes many features of your RV and
includes some instructions for its safe
use. This man-
ual, includingphotographs andillustrations, is of a gen-
eral nature only. Some equipment
and features
described
or shown in this manual may be optional or
because
of the continuous program of product change
conductedbyFleetwood, it
is possible thatrecentprod-
uct changes maynot be included.
NOTE l
Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a
"Recreational Vehicle" as defined by the NFPA
11921ANSI A119.2 code. This includes motorhomes,
fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers, camping trailers,
recreational park trailers,
and truck campers.
Your motor home has been designed to provide
you with years of carefree, pleasant traveling
and vacationing.
It conforms with, or exceeds,
applicable American National Standards
Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) (units built for Canada only),
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS), Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) and California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. The seal attached
just out-
side the entry door indicates compliance with
ANSI or CSA standards.
Like all equipment, your motor home will require
care and regular maintenance in order to deliver
maximum value and performance. The dealer will
give you basic operating and maintenance instruc-
tions. However, supplement this by reading all
instructional material(s) furnished with the motor
home in the Owner's Information Package and
the motor home Chassis Operator's/
Owner's Guide/Manual. This information out-
lines important areas
of operation and mainte-
nance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free serv-
INTRODUCTION
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.
Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this Owner's Manual.
In this manual, statements preceded by the fol-
lowing words are
of special significance:
A. WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
I A. CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which,
if not avoided, may result in damage to
the component or vehicle.
.1'1 NOTE
indicates points of particular interest for more
efficient and convenient operation.
If you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance, or service, please contact your
dealer immediately so he can assist you. Your
dealer's Service or Sales Department will 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
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Introduction
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 variety
of uses for its customers.
Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,
storage and fluid capacities. The user is respon-
sible for selecting the proper combination
of
loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's
capacities are not exceeded.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your contin-
uing safety and comfort depend on it. This man-
ual includes a section outlining maintenance
intervals.
If you follow the maintenance guide-
lines, you will minimize the possibility
of fail-
ure
of any important system or part of your
motor home.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on
trips using some type
of recreational vehicle.
Proper planning of your trip will ensure a 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.
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OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
This package contains valuable documents about
your motor home and its equipment and systems.
This Owner's Manual and the Chassis
Operator's Manual are in the package. Since this
manual does not cover every possible detail
of
equipment and options installed on or in your
motor home, there are booklets and instructional
material in the package that will help you safely
operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.
Be sure you read all this information and
understandthe safety and operating instructions
included in the package. Additionally, you must
follow all maintenance instructions to insure full
warranty coverage.
If you decide to sell or trade
your motor home, be sure the new owner receives
all the material
in this package.
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NOTE I
If your Owner's Information Package does not con-
tain these items, even
if you purchased your motor
home "used," please calf
or write Fleetwood and
request the desired or missing information.
Fleetwood Motor Home Service
P.O. Box 59933
Riverside, CA 92517
[phone]
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle.
The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is
assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the
number used for vehicle registration. The Y.I.N.
is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached
in the driver's compartment. Refer to this infor-
mation when ordering parts from the chassis
manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.
The F.I.N. or Fleetwood Identification 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 parts
through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

(Example)
FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG
MFD BY:
DATE MFD:
INC VEH MFD BY:
DATE OF VEH MFD:
GVWR: KGS ( LBS)
FRONTGAWR: KGS ( LBS)
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: KPA COLD SINGLE
( PSI)
INTERMEDIATE
KGS ( LBS)
GAWR: WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT:
KPA COLD DUAL
( PSI)
GAWR REAR:
KGS ( LBS)
WITH: RIMS
TIRES AT: KPA COLD SINGLE
( PSI)
GAWR COMBINED
INTERMEDIATE
AND REAR: KGS ( LBS)
This vehicle conforms to all applicable U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture
shown above:
V.I.N.
TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE
The tires and wheels with sizes and ratings designated above
have been equipped with this vehicle by Fleetwood. Any
replacement tires installed must meet the same specifications
and minimum load requirements.
Located in the driver's compartment.
(Example)
FLEETWOOD.
MOTOR HOMES
W15-0016
OF INC.
PLAN APPROVAL NO.
- F.I.N.
MFD. ID. NO.
DATE OF MFR. MO:
MODEL
YR:
Located on the exterior (front)
roadside/driver side
of the motor
home.
- FIN (Fleetwood Identification No.)
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SUSPENSION ALIGNMENT
AND TIRE BALANCE
The front suspension and steering system of this
vehicle was accurately aligned at the factory
before delivery to the dealership. However, after
you have fully loaded the vehicle according to
your personal needs, have the alignment
checked and adjusted, if necessary.
To help pre-
vent uneven tire wear, check the front-end align-
ment periodically.
Please note thatfront-end alignment after
retail delivery is the owner's responsibility
and
is not covered under the warranty.
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 steering/sus-
pension parts or road hazards such as hitting 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
if the vehicle ride
comfort decreases, the tires may need to be
balanced.
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.
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WARNINGS, TERMS AND
CONCEPTS FOR SAFE
OPERATION OFYOUR MOTOR
HOME
Vehicle Crash
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 mugs that may
impair your sight, hearing, judgment or coor-
dination. Pull off the road and park in a safe
area until you can drive safely.
Vehicle Handling
Your motor home is longer, wider and
higher than a typical car or
uuck you may
be accustomed to driving. Keep this in
mind as you become familiar with driving
your motor home. New motor home own-
ers should take special care to learn the
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
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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 improp-
erly, 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 emer-
gency conditions can lead to handling
problems
and vehicle crashes.
Vehicle Towing
Your motor home can be equipped with a
hitch designed to allow you to tow vehicles
or other loads behind your motor home.
The maximum amount
of weight your
motor home can pull or stop is determined
by the manufacturer
of the chassis on
which your motor home is built. Check the
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual provided by the motor home chas-
sis manufacturer for the limits on the
weight you can tow.
If the Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/
Manual equipped with your motor home
does not provide specific information on
towing weight limits, it is strongly
recommended that the towed vehicle or
trailer be equipped with a properly installed
and operating supplemental brake control
system that operates in combination with
the brakes on your motor home.
o You may be able to increase the weight of
any towed load by properly installing on the
towed load a supplemental brake control
system that operates with your motor
home's braking system. Even with addi-
tional brakes, you cannot tow more than the
GTW
or GCWR for the chassis under your
motor home. Again, check the Chassis
Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual.
o You CANNOT increase the towed weight
limit by changing the size
of your hitch.
o Properly load what you tow to avoid a
vehicle crash.
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• Do not attempt to tow something that is
too heavy for your chassis.
• When driving in mountainous areas,
look for
and obey highway signs con-
cerning grades and curves. Your driving
experience when pulling and stopping a
towed unit on mountain roads will be very
different from what you experience on
level ground.
• State laws in the United States and provin-
ciallaws in Canada vary concerning towing
requirements and limits. Check the laws in
the areas where you anticipate traveling.
Alterations to Your Motor Home
Many motor home owners like to add a
personal touch to their motor home. But
there is a difference between changing how
your motor home looks versus how it
handles or responds
to driver inputs. If you
expect to make any type
of alteration to
your motor home, consult a professional
who understands the correct way to do the
alteration and how the alteration will
change or affect the stability, handling,
vehicle response, and overall performance
and safety of your motor home.
An
improper alteration that affects vehicle
handling or response can cause a vehicle
crash, andany improper alteration to the
electrical or LP gas systems can cause a
fire
and can endangeryour motor home
and its occupants. Fleetwood, your chassis
and other manufacturers stand behind the
motor home as delivered -NOT as altered
by someone else.
Warning Devices
Your motor home is equipped with warning
devices. Check them before a trip for
proper operation. A disabled warning
device cannot warn you or vehicle occu-
pants of a life-threatening danger. Keep
them working and respond to them quickly.
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Examples of These Devices Include:
• Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm
• LP Gas Detector/Alarm
• Smoke Detector/Alarm
• Seat Belt Warnings
• Hazard Flashers
• Brake Warning Light
• Engine Warning Light
EVENT DATA RECORDING DEVICE
(If Equipped)
SPECIAL NOTICE: Vehicle Event Data
Recording Capabilities.
Motor homes equipped with driver/passenger
airbags, Navigational orVehicle Avoidance
Systems and/or equipped with certain other
electronic devices may be equipped with event
data recording capabilities.
Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis
supplied by an automotive manufacturer. For
diagnostic and safety related reasons, this
chassis comes equipped with electronic modules
(devices).
Certain electronic modules have the capability
to record information about the vehicle, driver,
and passenger such as engine performance,
braking performance, vehicle location, vehicle
speed, and occupant seat belt use, or other data.
The data stored in the electronic modules may
be retrieved by authorized parties using special-
ized equipment, for vehicle diagnostic or acci-
dent investigation purposes.
Please refer to the chassis manufacturer owner's
guide and/or (if equipped) electronic device
manufacturers owner's guide(s), for further
details on event data recording capabilities.
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LIMITED ONE-YEAR/THREE YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured and Warranted 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 electrical systems, all
appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to
be free from manufacturing defects in material
or workmanship. Appearance imperfections, or
damage to paint, graphics, exterior materials, or
upholstery that may have occurred prior to
delivery are normally corrected during the
inspection process at the manufacturing plant or
at the dealership.
The warranty extends to the first retail purchaser
and his transferee(s) and begins on the date
of
original retail delivery or the date the motor
home is first placed into service
as a rental,
commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever
occurs first). The warranty extends for the fol-
lowing 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/50,000 miles;
structural defects are limited to the follow-
ing: roof structure, sub-floor structure, and
Vacu-bond® walls.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the
selling dealer or manufacturer not later than ten
(l0) days after the expiration of the warranty
period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal mainte-
nance
as described in the Owner's Information
Package; however, minor adjustments (such as
adjustments to the interior or exterior doors, LP
gas regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV
antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the
dealer during the first 90 days
of warranty cov-
erage. Thereafter, such adjustments are the
responsibility
of the owner as normal mainte-
nance unless required
as a direct result of repair
or replacement
of a defective part under this
warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is
covered by this warranty, the owner shall con-
tact the selling dealer, or Fleetwood Owner
Relations, giving sufficient information to
resolve the matter. The owner shall deliver the
motor home to the dealer or a Fleetwood
Service Center 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
inspection and to repair or replace any parts
necessary to correct defects in material or
workmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT
RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the dealer is unable or unwilling to resolve a
problem which the owner is convinced is covered
by the warranty, the owner should contact
Fleetwood Owner Relations at the address or tele-
phone number listed on the next page and provide
Fleetwood Owner Relations with a description
of
the problem and attempts made to resolve it.
MANUFACTURER'S OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the
dealer was unable
or unwilling to resolve the
problem, a Fleetwood Service Center will repair
or replace any parts necessary to correct defects
in material or workmanship
or will take other
appropriate action as may
be required.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY
This warranty does not cover:
1. The automotive chassis system (including
the chassis and drive train), tires and batter-
ies, which are covered by the separate war-
ranties
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 con-
tained in the Owner's Information
Package;
c. Alteration or modification of the motor
home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail,
chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)
3. Normal deterioration due to wear or expo-
sure, such as fading
of fiberglass, fabrics or
drapes, carpet wear, etc.
4. Normal maintenance and service items,
such as light bulbs, fuses, wiper blades,
lubricants, etc.
5. Motor homes on which the odometer read-
ing has been altered.
6. Transportation to and from dealer or
Fleetwood Service Center 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 damages.
7. Fleetwood will NOT be responsible for any
losses, damages, or claims, including, but
not limited to, property damage, personal
injury, loss
of income, legal fees or
expenses, emotional distress, death, loss
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of use, loss of value, all other economic
loss, adverse health effects, or any other
effects caused
or alleged to be caused by
MICROBIAL MATTER, including, but not
limited to, mold, mildew, fungus
or dry rot.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE
EXPRESS TERMS OF THIS l/3 YEAR
WARRANTY.
Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limi-
tation
of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation
or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
The manufacturer/warrantor is not responsi-
ble for any undertaking, representation
or
warranty made by any dealer or other person
beyond those expressly set forth in this
warranty.
For Motor Homes Manufactured and Warranted
by the following subsidiaries of Fleetwood
Enterprises, Inc.:
Fleetwood Motor Homes of California, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes
of Indiana, Inc.
Fleetwood Motor Homes of Pennsylvania, Inc.
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Owner Relations
P.O. Box 59933
Riverside, CA 92517
[phone]
Ford Chassis Customer Assistance:
1-800-444-3311
Workhorse Chassis Customer Assistance:
1-877-294-6773
FreightIiner Chassis Customer Assistance:
1-800-385-4357
:
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WARRANTIES
Your motor home is covered by one of the most
comprehensive warranty programs in the RV
industry. Please refer to the warranty in this sec-
tion.
It explains your rights and obligations, as
well as the rights and obligations
of the dealer
and manufacturer. Please read this section care-
fully. You will
be better informed in case you
have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealer will
be better able to get you on the road
again.
If you have any questions about the war-
ranty or
what it does or does not cover, please
contact your dealer.
The materials in your Owner's Information
Package contain warranty information and oper-
ating instructions on the various appliances and
components in your motor home. Warranty reg-
istration cards for these items should
be filled
out and mailed as soon as possible after you
take delivery
of your motor home. If you do not
have operating instructions for a particular
appliance
or component, contact your dealer.
You will automatically receive an Ownercare
Card several weeks after the delivery receipt is
received from your selling dealer. This card is
imprinted with your name, the motor home serial
number, and manufacturing subsidiary location.
If your motor home ever needs warranty service,
present this card to the dealer,
or have it avail-
able when contacting a Fleetwood service center.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. Your dealer is responsible
for
performing a complete predelivery inspection
of the motor home as specified in the
Ownercare delivery checkout.
As a part of the predelivery inspection proce-
dure, the dealer is responsible for road testing
the motor home, noting and correcting any
steering problems and setting correct tire pres-
sures before delivery.
Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not be
responsible
for front end alignment after this
predelivery inspection has been performed.
Warranty
You should return your motor home to the selling
dealer for warranty service.
If this is not possible,
you may contact any other authorized Fleetwood
motor home dealer. The service department at
any
of the locations listed at the back of this man-
ual can help you find a dealer in your area.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to
your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems
directly with the manager and/or owner
of
the dealership, giving them an opportunity
to help the service department resolve the
matter for you.
2.
If a problem arises that has not been
resolved to your satisfaction
by your local
dealer, contact Fleetwood
Owner Relations.
The locations are listed in the back of this
manual. Please contact the
one nearest you.
3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and the
factory representative will
be able to solve
any problem which might arise.
If their com-
bined efforts are not satisfactory, please send
a letter describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Owner Relations
P.O. Box 59933
Riverside,
CA 92517
Please include the brand name and serial
number
of your motor home. The serial num-
ber is located on the identification tag next to
the entry door, and on your warranty card.
4.
If you wish to call for assistance, please
use this toll-free telephone number:
Fleetwood Owner Relations
[phone]
There
may be times when your motor home will
need repairs
or parts while you are on the road.
If your motor home is repaired by a non-author-
ized repair facility (non-Fleetwood dealer),
be
sure to save receipts and especially any parts
that are replaced. These parts will usually have
to
be returned to your dealer before you can be
reimbursed for their cost.
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WARRANTY SERVICE
If you need service or warranty information,
please see the booklets and other documents
included in your Owner's Information Package.
When contacting any of the equipment manu-
facturers, always have the model and serial
numbers available. Appliance identification
numbers will be found on tags or plates attached
to the appliance.
If you ever need warranty work done, be sure to
have the right papers with you.
If required work
is not covered under the warranty, your dealer's
service department can help you with getting the
correct service. Always keep a maintenance log
of your RV's service history.
Always make a written list of the RV's problems
or the specific work you want done.
If you've had
work done that is not on your maintenance log,
let the service advisor know. Don't keep secrets.
And finally, be reasonable with requests.
If you
have a long list
of service items that need atten-
tion and you need your
RV very soon, discuss
the situation with the service advisor, listing the
items in order
of priority. This will help the
service department manage their time and will
help get you going as quickly as possible.
If you have a warranty or service concern about
the chassis portion
of your vehicle please be
aware that you may go directly to an authorized
chassis dealer for servic.e. This may save you
time and effort as the chassis warranty
is
administered by the chassis manufacturer.
Consult your area phone directory for
an author-
ized dealer and make arrangements with their
service department.
If you are unsure if the con-
cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your
Fleetwood dealer to assist you.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash, injury, or death, you
should immediately inform the National
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Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
in addition to notifying the Fleetwood Owner
Relations at 1-800-322-8216.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 or
write to: NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh St. SW
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

State laws in the United States and provincial
laws in Canada vary concerning operator
licensing requirements
and vehicle dimen-
sional restrictions. Check the laws in the area
where you anticipate traveling.
The particle board, hardwood plywood, or pan-
eling used in your motor home are made with
urea-formaldehyde resin. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that
we tell you about urea-formaldehyde with the
statements on this page.
Ventilation is important for making the interior
of your motor home comfortable. Please read
the section about ventilation and prolonged
occupancy in the Living With Your Motor
Home chapter in this Owner's Manual.
We provide you consumer information as detailed
by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI). The information and warnings
found on these pages may also be found in other
chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the
LP Gas System and Appliances chapters for
other safety and operating information.
A. WARNING
This product is manufacturedwith urea-formalde-
hyde resin. Formaldehyde vapor may in some
people cause headaches,
eye, nose and throat
irritation,
and aggravation of allergies and respi-
ratory problems, such as asthma. Proper ventila·
tion should reduce the risk of such problems.
A. WARNING
This product is manufactured with a urea-
formaldehyde resin and will release small
quantities of formaldehyde. Formaldehyde lev-
els in the indoor air can cause temporary eye
and respiratory irritation, and may aggravate
respiratory conditions or allergies. Ventilation
will reduce Indoor formaldehyde levels.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
A. WARNING
Irritant: This product contains a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and may release formaldehyde
vapors in low concentrations. Formaldehyde
can be irritating to the eyes and upper respira-
tory system of especially susceptible persons
such as those with allergies
or respiratory ail-
ments. Use with adequate ventilation. If symp-
toms develop, consult your physician.
A. WARNING
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gaso-
line or otherflammable liquids insidethe vehi-
cle because a fire or explosion may result.
A warning label has been located near the LP
gas container. This label reads: DO NOT FILL
CONTAINER(S)
TO MORE THAN aD-PERCENT
OF CAPACITY.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in
uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire
or
explosion. A properly filled container will con-
tain approximately aD- percent of its volume
as liquid
LP gas.
The following warning label has been placed
in the vehicle near the range:
WARNING
IFYOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights,
and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the LP gas supply at the container
valve(s)
or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the LP gas system checked and leak-
age source corrected before using again.
FAILURE
TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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Important Notices
A. WARNING
LP gas regulators must always be installed
with the diaphragm vent facing downward.
Regulators that are not in compartments have
been equipped with a protective cover. Make
sure that regulator vent faces downward and
the cover
is kept In place to minimize vent
blockage which could result in excessive LP
gas pressure causing fire or explosion.
A. WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances for
comfort heating. Cooking appliances need
fresh
air for safe operation.
Before operation:
1. Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan,
and
2. Open window.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
This warning label has been located in the
cooking area to remind you to provide
an ade-
quate supply of fresh air for combustion.
Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is
limited due to the size of the recreational vehi-
cle, and proper ventilation when using the
cooking appliance(s)
will avoid dangers of
asphyxiation. It is especially important that
cooking appliances not be used
for comfort
heating as the danger
of asphyxiation is
greater when the appliance Is used for long
periods of time.
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A. WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equipment, including
wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not
be used inside this recreational vehicle. The
use
of this equipment Inside the recreational
vehicle may cause fires
or asphyxiation.
A. WARNING
LP gas containers shall not be placed or
stored Inside the vehicle. LP gas containers
are equipped with safety devices which relieve
excessive pressure by discharging gas to the
atmosphere.
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.