Fleetwood Jamboree 1985 User manual

Jamboree
BYFLEETlNaJD
1985

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING LP GAS SYSTEMS
AND LP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle is required to furnish the following
consumer information as provided by the National Fire Prevention Association and
the American National Standards Institute. The information and warnings found
here may also be found in other sections
of this Owner's Manual. Please see
sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System" and "Appliances" for other safety
and operating Information. WARNING:
LP GAS CONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PLACEO OR STORED INSIDE THE
VEHICLE. LP GAS CONTAINERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY DEVICES
WHICH RELIEVE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BY DISCHARGING GAS TO THE
ATMOSPHERE. 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.
THIS WARNING LABEL HAS BEEN LOCATED
IN THE COOKING AREA TO
REMIND YOU TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR FOR
COMBUSTION. UNLIKE HOMES, THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS
LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND PROPER
VENTILATION WHEN USING THE COOKING APPLIANCES(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. 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.
WARNING:
DO NOT BRING OR STORE LP GAS CONTAINERS, GASOLINE, OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE THE VEHICLE 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 80 PERCENT OF
CAPACTIY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result In uncontrolled gas flow which
can cause fire
or explosion. A properly filled container will contain
approximately
80 percent,ipf Its Y9Jume as liquid LP gas. T"
The following label has ween plat~ In the vehicle near the range area:
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.
2. Do not touch electrical switches.
3. Shut off the gas supply at the tank valve(s) or gas supply connection.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area 'until odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using
again.
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 gas pressure causing fire or explosion.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . .
Front End Alignment .....
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Read the Book . . . . . . . .
Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . .
Loading And Weight Distribution .
Control Of The Motor Home
MOTOR HOME LOADING ..
Determining And Distributing
Your Motor Home Load
..
Loading Tips . . . . . . ..
Trailer Hitches And Towing
Towing Automobiles
READY TO LEAVE ..
Starting And Warmup
Safety Belts. . . .
ON THE ROAD . ....
Driving And Parking
Parking On A Grade With A Trailer
Miscellaneous Safety Tips . . .
..
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Overheating
....... .
12-Volt Fuse Replacement.
Tires ... . ....
Changing A Flat Tire .
Towing
..... .
Auxiliary Start System
Automotive Air Conditioner.
SERVICE . ......... .
Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual
Service Parts and Replacement . . . .
Battery Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generator Power Plant System Service
INTERIOR AND FURNISHING.
Storage .......... .
Dinette Conversions . . .
Pull-out Lounge Conversion
Emergency Exit Window . .
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy .
Controlling Moisture Condensation
LIQUID PETROLIUM GAS SYSTEM
Filling LP Gas Tanks ....... .
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LP Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using LP Gas System at Low Temperatures
LP Gas System Leak Checks
Lighting LP Gas Appliances
LP Gas Precautions
PLUMBING . .... .
Fresh Water System
The Water Pump .
The Monitor Panel
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System
Water Pump Troubleshooting
The Waste Water System
Water System Winterizing
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Batteries ...
Power Converter . .
Auxiliary Battery . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Ground Fault Interrupter
Entertainment Equipment
TV Antenna ...... .
Generator Power Plant .
Electrical System Wiring
APPLIANCES
Water Heater .
Furnad'il ... .
Range
... .
Range Exhaust Hood
Air Conditioner
Refrigerators
Smoke Detector
MAINTENANCE
Exterior .....
Sealant Renewal
Interior
.....
INFORMATION FOR DIESEL OWNERS
Auxiliary Starting . . . . . ....
Auxiliary Generator Power Plant .
MAINTENANCE ...
TRAVEL CHECK LIST.
INDEX . ........ .
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FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE
...---WARRANTy
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED 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, and all appliances and equipment installed bV
the manufactu~er. is warranted under normal use to be free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship.
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 rantal. commercial or demonstrator unit (whichever occurs first). 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!. Written notice of defects must be given to the selling dealer or the manufacturer not later than ten
(10) days after the expiration of the applicable warranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal mointenence as described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments {such as adjustments
to the interior or exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latches, TV antenna control, etc.! will be performed by the dealer during
the
first 90 days of warranty coverage. Thereofter, such adjustments are the responsibility of the owner as normal maintenance unless
required
es e direct result of repair or replacement of a defective part under this warranty.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes Is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the SELLING DEALER, or other
authorized deeler, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The owner shaH deliver the motor home to the DEALER or
manufacturing plant location for warranty service.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By egreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintein the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed pre·
delivery 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, he should contact the
MANUFACTURING PLANT at the address listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and
attempts made
to resolve it.
MANUF-ACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt of notice of a claim, where the dealer was unable or unwilling to resolve 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 required.
WHEN
THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced that it is covered by the
warranty, the owner should cell the toll·free number listed below to describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIRES AND BATTERIES,WHICH ARE
COVERED BY THE SEPARATE WARRANTIES OF THE RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS OF THESE COMPONENTS.
2. DEFECTS CAUSED BY OR RELATED TO:
A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENT;
B. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL;
C. AL TEf(ATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME; ,j"
3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING OF 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 READING HAS BEEN ALTERED.
6, TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSSOFTIME,INCONVEN·
IENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS FARES, CAR RENTAL,INCIDENTALCHARGES
SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR HOTEL BILLS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM·
AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY Al.SO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE TO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MADE BY ANY
DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY,
Brand Name ____________________ Model __________ Seria( No, ________ _
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS,
Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
P .0, Box 7300
Riverside, California 92523
From California: (800) 442·4804
From Outside of California: (800) 854·4755 printed in USA
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the
growing 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 va-
cationing. This manual describes many features of
your motor home and provides a guide to operating
procedures so
that you can obtain the best perfor-
mance from those features. Your motor home has
been designed
to conform with, or exceed, the Ameri-
can National Standards Institute Al19.2, NFPA 501C,
Canadian CSA Standard Z-240 CCanadian-built or units
built for Canada!. and applicable motor vehicle stan-
dards. These
standards establish the plumbing, heat-
ing, 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
isthe outward sign of internal quality.
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 and Chassis Operator's Man-
ual outlihes important areas of maintenance and pro-
vides a
maintenance schedule that you should follow
to ensure safe, trouble-free service from your motor
home. Study these instructions 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.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected be-
fore shipment. It i§the duty of y,?ur dealer to inspect ,'.
the motor home ahd to prepare It for you dUring the .
pre·delivery phase of the sale.
YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING
A COMPLETE PRE DELIVERY INSPECTION OF THE
CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR HOME COMPONENTS AS
SPECIFIED IN THE
PRE DELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUP-
PLIED BY FLEETWOOD
AND THE CHASSIS MAN-
UFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COpy OF
THESE COMPLETED CHEGKLlSTS FROM YOUR DEAL-
ER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS DELIVERED TO
YOU.
He will instruct you in its basic use; however, sup-
plement this instruction by reading all instructional
material furnished with the motor home. If, aftertaking
delivery of your new motor home, you feel it requires
additional conditioning or adjustment, please return it
to your dealeras 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 Ser-
vice or Sales Department will handle any normal prob-
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lem which might occur. Customer service is of utmost
importance to your dealer, and is just as important to
the manufacturer. Your motor home is covered by one
of the most comprehensive warranty programs in the
industry. This manual contains a section outlining the
warranty and explaining your rights and obligations,
as well as the rights and obligations of the dealer and
manufacturer, under the tffrms of the warranty. Please
read this section carefully. You will be better informed
in case you have a warranty-related problem, and your
dealer will b~ better able to get you on the road again.
If, for some reason, a problem is not handled to your
satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly
with the manager or owner of the dealership,
giving him an opportunity co help his service
department resolve the matter for you.
2. If a problem arises that cannot be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact
the factory service manager. The factories are
listed in
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 combined
efforts are not satisfactory, please send a letter
describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box7300
Riverside,CA 92523"
Please include the braRd name and serial
number of your motor home.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use
these
toll-free telephone numbers.
From California: [phone]
From
outside California: [phone]
Thank you for choosing our product. Your dealer
and
we, the manufacturer, will continually strive to
merit your confidence.
NOTE: Some equipment and features de-
scribed
or shown in this manual may be op-
tional on some models. This instructional man-
ual is of general nature only. Because of the
continuous program of product improvement
conducted by Fleetwood it is possible that re-
cent pr0sluct changes may not be included in
this manual. Specifications may change with-
out notice. This manual is accurate as of date
of publication. The instructions included in this
manual are intended as a guide, and in no re-
spect extend the responsibilities of the man-

ufacturing plant, parent company or affiliates
beyond the standard written warranty as pre-
sented in this manual.
NOTE: This product is designed for recrea-
tional use and short term occupancy only. ,It
is not designed or intended to be used as per-
manent housing. Use of this product for long
term or permanent occupancy may lead to pre-
mature deterioration of interior finishes, fab-
rics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage or deterio-
ration due to long term occupancy may not be
considered normal, and may under the terms
of the warranty, constitute misuse, abuse, or
neglect, and may therefore reduce your war-
ranty protection. This manual contains a dis-
cussion of long term occupancy' problems.
Please refer to that section before considering
this product for long term occupancy.
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
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simple answer. To some, energy-efficiency is a prob-
lem. 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".
Fleetwood is thinking about energy. And we're
helping.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
AS A PART OF THE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
PROCEDURE,
THE DEALER IS TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELIVERY TO THE
RETAIL CUSTOMER.
THEREFORE, FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUB-
SIDIARIES WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT
END ALIGNMENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY IN-
SPECTION
IS DONE,
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PLANNING AND PREPARATION
The camping trip is one ofthe most popular types
of vacations, and each year millions of Americans
embark on camping trips using some type of recrea-
tional vehicle. Proper planning of your trip, including
familiarity with your equipment, your itinerary, anti-
cipated activities, and anticipated needs
will ensure
a pleasurable experience. That is
what this manual
is all about. The ideas and instructions presented
here are
intended to help you get the most from
your new RV, and enjoy your trip.
READ THE BOOK
A thorough knowledge of your RV is important if
you are going to get the most out of the conveni-
ence and safety
items built into your vehicle. Be as
familiar with it as you are with your personal car
or truck. Study all the booklets included in your
Owner's Information Kit. These booklets cover de-
tails of operation for the major appliances and
equipment built into your motor home for your com-
fort, convenience and safety.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it. Pay particular at-
tention to brakes, tires, suspension and exhaust sys-
tem components, steering linkages, and electrical
systems. This manual includes a section outlining
motor home maintenance items and recommended
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maintenance intervals. Adherence to these
schedules will minimize the possiblility 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.
LOADING AND WEIGHTDISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most important con-
siderations when traveling in a motor home. Your
motor home is built to withstand a certain maximum
load. Check the labels and tags attached to the
motor home to determine the safe load limits. For
safety's sake, NEVER OVERLOAD
THE MOTOR
HOME.
This manual contains information about
proper loading and weighing of your motor home.
CONTROL OF THE MOTOR HOME
Know how to control your motor home on the
highway. Be familiar with passing and stopping re-
quirements, and problems that can develop. Know
how to brake properly, how to back up, and how
to turn. Practice in a secluded place until you be-
come familiar with the handling characteristics and
techniques of your motor home. Don't overlook the
laws of your state or province that govern driving
a motor home. Your state Motor Vehicle Department
office can provide you with the applicable vehicle
codes that spell out your rights and responsibilities
as a motor home owner.

MOTOR HOME LOADING
A motor home chassis (springs, wheels, tires,
axles, and frame) is designed to carry a certain
maximum load. This load consists of the weight of
the empty motor home itself, plus weight added in
the form of water, food, clothing, and anything else
that may be stored in or attached to the motor
home. The maximum load for which the motor
home is designed is called the GROSS VEHICLE
WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Another critical weight factor is the GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). This is the maximum
weight a specific axle is designed to carry. Again
the rating represents empty vehicle weight plus
load. The
weight is divided between each axle and
each has
its own GAWR. The total of all axle loads
must not exceed the overall GVWR.
In addition t6 knowing the overall weight that can
be safely loaded in
or attached to the motor home,
you must know how to distribute the weight so that
correct amounts of weight are placed on the axles.
The
allowable carrying capacity of the motor home
is found by weighing the motor home empty, and
subtracting this weight from the GVWR.
DETERMINING AND DISTRIBUTING
YOUR MOTOR HOME LOAD
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for your motor
home are shown on the certification tag posted on
the driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a fully-
loaded vehicle including passengers and normal be-
longings. You must compare the GVWR to the
loaded weight of your motor home. If the loaded
weight of your motor home exceeds the GVWR or
the weight on any axle exceeds that axle's GAWR,
the motor home is overloaded and you'll have to
remove items to bring the weight down to or below
the GVWR and GAWR. Follow the method outlined
here to determine the weight of your motor home.
Use a
platform scale, and keep the motor home as
level as possible during all measurements.
1. Drive the front wheels onto the scale platform
and take a reading. This is the front Gross
Axle Weight.
2. Drive the entire vehicle (both axles) onto the
scale and take a reading. This is the Gross Ve-
hicle
Weight.
3. Drive forward until only the rear axle is on
the platform. This reading is rear Gross Axle
Weight.
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4. Compare reading 2 with the GVWR (Gross Ve-
hicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle. If the
reading exceeds the GVWR rating, you will
have to reduce the total vehicle load.
5. If reading 2 is less than the GVWR of your
vehicle, check readings 1 and 3 to verify that
each is less than the GAWR on the certifica-
tion tag. If either exceeds the GAWR for the
axle, redistribute enough of the load to ensure
that loads on the front and rear axles are with-
in the required limit.
Periodically reweigh your motor home. Different
traveling configurations may change your loading
and weight pattern.
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED
LOAD OF THE MOTOR HOME, OR THE RATED
LOAD OF ANY AXLE.
NOTE: THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRY-
ING CAPACITIES OF YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE
SPECIFIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED TO THE IN-
SIDE OF A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL IN-
CLUDES ALL FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS.
IF OTHER EQUIPMENT SUCH AS LEVELING
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JACKS, AWNINGS, ROOF PODS, ETC., ARE IN-
STALLED AFTER THE MOTOR HOME LEAVES
THE FACTORY, THE WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS
MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF
THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRYING
CAPACITIES.
IF YOU TOW A TRAILER, THE
TONGUE WEIGHT
OF THE TRAILER MUST BE
SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF THE PAS-
SENGER AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.
WARNING: EXCEEDING
THE GAWR OR GVWR
OF YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UNDE-
SIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS AND
MAY CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD. MODIFICA-
TION OF YOUR VEHICLE
BY ADDITION OF
RACKS NOT SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
OR VEHICLES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, MAY
CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD, AND MAY VOID
YOUR WARRANTY.
LOADING TIPS
After you have determined how much weight you
can safely carry and selected those items to make
up that weight, make a list and keep it for future
reference. Load the motor home and distribute the
load so that you get proper weight on the axles.
Don't load heavy items in upper cabinets. Secure
and brace
items so they won't move during travel,
thereby shifting motor home load. Do not load
heavy items near either end of the motor home or
on the rear bumper.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL ANY TYPE OF
WEIGHT CARRYING RACK OR FRAME TO THE
REAR BUMPER OR ANY CHASSIS OR BODY
COMPONENT
OF THE MOTOR HOME. DAM-
AGE TO THE MOTOR HOME BODY AND UN-
STABLE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS MAY
RESULT.
Make a loading diagram of your properly loaded
motor home. It will help you locate where specific
items are stored, and will help speed the loading
process. Store emergency items in a readily accessi-
ble
location. Include a fire extinguisher, tools, jack.
first-aid
kit; rain gear, flashlight, highway warning
devices, and an electric cord with light.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS
CONTAINERS, GASOLINE,
OR OTHER FLAM-
MABLE LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME.
TRAILER HITCHES AND TOWING
If you expect to pull a trailer with your motor
home, please use these guidelines when choosing
a hitch and trailer:
• Hitch classification: Class II
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• Limit the vertical hitch load (tongue weight of
trailer) to a maximum of 250 pounds. Heavier
vertical hitch loads can cause
damage to your
motor home rear frame and body, cause un-
stable driving and handling characteristics,
and
may restrict your rights under the Owner-
care warranty.
• Do not tow a trailer weighing more than 3500
pounds, or more than recommended by the
chassis manufacturer, whichever is less.
Heavier trailers can cause damage to the
motor home structure or drive train, cause un-
stable driving or handling characteristics, or
restrict your rights under the Ownercare war-
ranty.
• Check the following chart to determine the
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of
the motor home chassis. The GCWR is the
total weight of the motor home and trailer.
Chassis Axle
Manufacturer Engine Ratio GCWR
Chevrolet
5.7 (350) gas 4.10 12,500
Chevrolet
6.2 (379) diesel 4.10 12,500
Ford 5.8 (351) gas 4.10 12,500
Ford 6.9 (420) diesel 4.10 15,500
Ford 7.5 (460) gas 4.10 17,250
•
Alternate gear ratios may be retrofitted for
special towing needs. Contact your local chas-
sis
manufacturer dealer for chassis recom-
mendations. Exceeding these GCWR's may
cause damage to your motor home drive train
or chassis, unstable driving and handling
characteristics, and may void your warranty.
• Weigh your motor home fully loaded with
driver, passengers, cargo, and the fully loaded
trailer attached. Do not exceed the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) of any axle, and do
not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
of either the motor home, the trailer,
or the Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR)
of the motor home. If any of these
ratings are exceeded, weight must be elimi-
nated or shifted until scale weights are equal
to or less than ratings.
Towing Automobiles
If you plan to tow an automobile with your motor
home, the tongue weight must not exceed 250
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight must not ex-
ceed
the GCWR listed on the chart.
Towing devices other than wheeled dollies that
raise the front or rear wheels of the vehicle in tow
off the ground create tongue weights in excess of
the 250 pounds maximum, and must not be used.

READY To LEAVE
BE SURE TO PLACE THE ENTRY STEP IN TRAVEL
POSITION.
STARTING AND WARMUP
Follow the recommendations in your Chassis
Operator's Manual when starting or operating your
engine.
NOTE: Be sure transmission is in "P" park and
parking brake is engaged to keep the motor
home from rolling. If the parking brake
needs
adjustment, see the Chassis
Operator's Manual for adjustment instruc-
tions.
SAFETY BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. For your protection, fasten all belts while
the motor home is in motion. The driver's seat and
all other seats designed to carry passengers while
under way have been equipped with lap belts.
NOTE: All riders should be furnished with and use
seat belts
while the vehicle is in motion.
Seats which are not equipped with saftey
belts should not be occupied while the vehi-
cle is in motion and will be labeled: "NOT
FOR USE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MO-
TION". It is not possible to belt in persons
using beds.
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WARNING: WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS IN
MOTION, FASTEN SEAT BELTS AND DO NOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO OCCUPY ANY SEAT
OR BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT
BELT.
Adjust seat belts as follows:
• Pivot buckle at right angles to the belt and
pull to the desired length.
•
To fasten belt, be sure it is not twisted, then
push the tongue end of one belt into the
buckle of the mating belt. Be sure it latches.
Pull
the loose end of the belt to tighten.
• To release the belt, depress the button in
the center of the buckle and slide the tongue
out of the buckle.
Adjust the belt as low on the abdomen and as
snug as comfort will allow, for greatest safety. Never
use a belt for more than one person at a time. If
your belts have been equipped with retractors, be
sure
belt is pulled all the way out of the retractor.