Fleetwood Jamboree 1982 User manual

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BY FLEE7WCXJO
1982
owner's manual

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the grow-
ing family
of motor home owners. We sincerely thank you
for choosing our product.
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
many years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing.
mmIhLsmanuaI describe$ manyJeaWres of )lour motor hOrne
and provides a guide to operating procedures so that you can
obtain
optimum performance from those features. Like all
finely crafted equipment, your motor home will require care
and regular maintenance
in order to retain its maximum
performance characteristics. This manual. along with the
information provided in your Owner's Information Kit outlines
the important areas of maintenance and provides a mainten-
ance schedule
that you should follow to assure safe, trouble-free
service from
your motor home. Study these instructions care-
fully. A good working knowledge of your motor home and
how to care for it will help you enjoy many miles of
recreational pleasure.
Your motor home has been designed to conform with, or
exceed the American National Standards Institute A 119.2,
ANSI/NFPA 501 C, Canadian CSA Standard Z-240
(Canadian-built, or units built for Canada), and/or applicable
motor home 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.
The
motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-
ment. It
is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home
and to prepare it for you during the predeliverv phase of the
sale. He will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should
be supplemented by your reading all instructional material
furnished with
the motor home. If, after taking delivery of
your new motor home, you feel it requires additional
conditioning
or adjustment, please return it to your dealer
as soon as possible.
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
promptly handle any normal problem which might occur.
Customer service is of utmost importance to your dealer,
as well as
to the manufacturer. If, for some reason, a
problem
is not handled to your satisfaction, we make the
following suggestions:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with
the General Manager or the Owner of the dealership,
giving him an opportunity to help his service depart-
ment resolve the matter for you.
2. Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the
factory service supervisor. The back page of this
manual has a
factory listing. Please contact the one
nearest you.

3. If these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your
problem, please send a letter describing the
circumstances to: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
P.O. Box
7300, Riverside, California 92523.
Please include the brand name and serial number
of your motor home.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
This instructional manual is of general nature
only. Because of the continuous program of
product improvement conducted by Fleet-
wood, it is possible that recent product
changes may not be included in this manual.
Specifications may change without notice.
The instructions included
in this manual are
intended
as a guide, and in no respect extend
the responsibilities of Fleetwood Enterprises,
Inc., or its subsidiaries beyond the standard
written warranty as presented in this manual.
I
n this manual, statements preceded by the
following words are of special significance:
'WARNING" means that there is the pos-
sibility
of personal injury to
yourself and others.
"CAUTION" means that there is the pos-
sibility
of damage to the
vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this manual.
NOTE
This product is a recreational vehicle only. It
is not designed or intended to be used as
permanent housing.
From California: [phone]
From Outside California: (800)
854-4755
Thank you for choosing our product. Your dealer and we,
the manufacturer, will continually strive to merit your
confidence.
NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown in
this manual may be optional at extra cost.
A FEW WORDS
ON ENERGY ..... " ..
To all of us who drive cars or trucks, or
heat and cool homes and businesses, very
little needs to be said about energy.
Discussions
of the topic often lead to the
question, "What can be done to save our
natural energy resources?" There is no
single simple answer. To some, energy-
efficiency is a problem. Fleetwood thinks
of energy conservation as an opportunity
to research new ideas, while giving you the
best in recreational living. Space-age
technology has given us lightweight,
but
strong and attractive materials.
Sophisticated manufacturing techniques
offer
the best in time and energy
management
to bring you a
motor home that has saved energy even
before you drive it away. It's "energy-
efficient engineering."
But we want you to be involved, too.
And to help you, we've included energy -.
saving tips throughout this Owner's
Manual. Whenever you see this symbol
take a second to read the few words beside
it.
Try these and other ideas to save energy.
And
then put the ideas to work. We're sure
you'll feel a lot better about your next outing.
Fleetwood is thinking about energy.
And we're helping.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION .................... 1
--------------"VEffiCrr-tnAU-WEtGttINlOCAPACffY .............. 5
READY TO LEAVE ............................... 6
Starting and Warmup ............................. 6
Safety Belts .................................... 6
ON THE ROAD .................................. 7
Driving and Parking .............................. 7
Miscellaneous Safety Tips
......................... 7
Overheati ng .................................... 8
Windshield Defrost -Comfort Control ............... B
12-Volt Fuse Replacement
........................ 8
Changing a Tire ................................. 8
Emergency Start System (Optional) ................. 8
SERVICING .................................... 10
Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual ............. 10
Battery Service ................................ 10
Generator Power Plant System Service .............. 10
Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional) ............. 10
INTERIOR AND FURNISHINGS .................... 12
Swing-Down Dinette Table ....................... 11
Pedestal Dinette Tables .......................... 11
Pull-Out (Lounge) Beds .......................... 11
Storage ...................................... 11
Condensation and Ventilation ........... , ......... 12
PLUMBING ..................................... 13
Fresh Water.
.................................. 13
External Water Supply .......................... 13
Filling Fresh Water Supply ....................... 13
Troubleshooting Water System .................... 14
Sanitizing Water Tank ........................... 14
Waste-Water System ............................ 15
Waste-Water Draining
........................... 15
Do's and
bon'ts -Waste Tanks .................... 16
Winterizing the Water System ..................... 16
Winter Storage Checklist.
........................ 16
ELECTRICAL. .................................. 18
115-Volt System Power Cord
..................... 18
12-Volt System ................................ 18
115-VoltACto 12-Volt DC Converter .............. 18
Fuses
........................................ 19
Auxiliary 12-Volt Battery ........................ 19
Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional)
.......... 19
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
GAS SYSTEM ............. 21
Using Your LP Gas System at Low Temperatures ...... 21
Operation of LP Gas System ...................... 21
Filling the LP Gas Tanks ......................... 22
LP Gas System Leak Checks ...................... 22
APPLIANCES ................................... 23
LP Gas Appliances .............................. 23
Roof Air Conditioner (Optional) ................... 24

MAINTENANCE ................................. 25
Interior Cleaning
............................... 25
Windows
..................................... 26
Locksets and Latches ........................... 26
Plumbing ..................................... 27
Exterior
Care .................................. 27
Fire Safety ................................... 28
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1. Refrigerator vent
2. Luggage/generator compartment
3. Water heater
4. Refrigerator sidewall vent
5. LPG access door
6. Luggage compartment
7. Lighted entry assist handle
8. Entry step 10
9
9. Range hood vent
10. Plumbing vents
11.
Furnace vents
12. Fuel fill
13. Electrical cord storage
14. Sewer hose storage
15. Holding tank outlets
16. City water connection
17. Fresh water fill

1. Coolant Recovery Reservoir
2. Engine Oil F
ill Cap
3. Transmission Dipstick
4. Windshield Washer Reservoir
5. Brake Cylinder Reservoir
6. Main
Battery
7. Hood Support
Camping trips and recreational living can
save
more energy (and money) than you
think. Turn your home living systems
(heating, air conditioning, etc.) to
minimum while you're gone. If you plan
an extended trip, turn unneeded systems
completely off. An unoccupied house
doesn't need to consume as much energy
as
an occupied one. So remember to "turn
your house off".
WARNING
TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE IN
ORDER TO EXTINGUISH ALL PILOT
LIGHTS
BEFORE FILLING GASOLINE
TANKS. AFTER TANKS ARE FILLED,
AND AFTER TURNING MAIN VALVE
BACK
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
Plan your trip and organize all preparations before you leave.
Proper preparation is the key to getting the most enjoy-
ment from your motor home.
Plan your route carefully. Consult maps and guidebooks.
Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.
BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY
FOR
TRAVEL. Check the following items:
a. Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power
steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master cylinder brake fluid
Electrolyte level of main and auxiliary batteries
Windshield washer reservoir level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for
road damage, then inflate to the proper pressures as re-
commended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check
spare tire pressure.
In using your Chassis Operator's
1

2
Manual, note that tire pressures are given for cold tires
used under normal driving
and load
conditions.
c. Check oil level in the generator power plant (if
installed). Refer
to instructions and maintenance manual
provided by
the generator manufacturer for other pre·
use service requirements applicable to this equipment.
Check that extra oil and other service supplies are pro-
vided for the generator power plant if the motor home
is to be used for extended periods.
d. Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are pro-
perly stowed. NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not
fit the spare tire bolts. Be sure you have the proper
size wrench to remove the spare tire.
e. Check that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed
in its compartment. A power supply cord adapter will be
required in some camping areas. Be sure to use adapters
which provide proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable fire extinguisher is secured in
the mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
NOTE:
Be sure the weight of passengers, equipment,
and supplies does not cause your motor home
to exceed axle loads and overall vehicle loads
for which it was designed. If in doubt, weigh
the vehicle at a public scale. See paragraph
on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as
garden-hose type approved for 125 psi) are on-board.
i. Fill fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing
Section.)
j. Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator will
stay cold
for several hours after being turned OFF
while traveling. Be sure to relight it when parked at
you r campsite.
Check to see that drain-line cap and holding-tank knife
valve(s) are closed
and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical
to a few gallons of water in your body-waste holding tank.
(Refer to Plumbing Section.)
Check all headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn
signals and mirrors.
Put motor home contents in "travel condition".
a. Secure any loose objects which could shift while
traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all containers
holding liquids, for example) then secure locking latch
on refrigerator
door.
c. Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured and the
doors latched.
d.
Be sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
Adjust the driver's seat to the most comfortable position,
then adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility.