Fleetwood Jamboree 1990 User manual

Jamboree
BY R.EErWCXJD
1990

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 PLACED 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 OANGER 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: 00 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 CAPACITY.
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 of its volume as liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed 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 Is) 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. Regulaters 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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Certain of our forest product suppliers have advised that urea-formaldehyde is used in the production of particle board, hardwood
plywood or paneling which they supply us and which we utilize in our finished product. These suppliers have requested that
we communicate this to our customers.
For your
information, we are reproducing samples of statements which have been provided to us by our suppliers.
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH UREA-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN. FORMALDEHYDE VAPOR MAY IN SOME
PEOPLE CAUSE HEADACHES, EYE, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION, AND AGGRAVATION OF ALLERGIES AND RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS, SUCH AS ASTHMA. PROPER VENTILATION SHOULD REOUCE THE RISK OF SUCH PROBLEMS.
Champion International Corporation
WARNING: IRRITANT: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A UREA-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND MAY RELEASE FORMALDEHYDE
VAPORS IN LOW CONCENTRATIONS. FORMALDEHYDE CAN BE IRRITATING TO THE EYES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
OF ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTIBLE PERSONS SUCH AS THOSE WITH ALLERGIES OR RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. Georgia-Pacific
Corporation
WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED WITH A UREA-FORMALDEHYDE RESIN AND WILL RELEASE SMALL
QUANTITIES OF FORMALDEHYDE. FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS IN THE INDOOR AIR CAN CAUSE TEMPORARY EYE AND
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, AND MAY AGGRAVATE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS OR ALLERGIES. VENTILATION WILL REDUCE
INDOOR FORMALDEHYDE LEVELS. Weyerhaeuser
Company
Ventilation is important in maintaining a comfortable environment and we direct your attention to the discussion of ventilation
contained in your Owner's Manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
............. 19
Planning And Preparation ........... ' ........ 2 Controlling Moisture Condensation . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Loading And Weight Distribution .............. 2
Fire Safety ............................. 20
Have It All Under Control ................... 2 Smoke Detector
....................... 20
Inspect And Maintain ...................... 2 PLUMBING
SYSTEMS ........................ 21
The Owner's Information Package ............. 2 Fresh Water System
...................... 21
Chassis And Vehicle Identification ............. 3 The Water Pump
....................... 21
The Monitor Panel ...................... 22
Sanitizing The
Fresh Water System ......... 22
Keys And Locks .......................... 3
Other Sources of Information ................ 3 Troubleshooting The
Fresh Water System ..... 22
Leaks ............................... 22
Clogged Water Filter .................... 22
Excessive Water Pressure ................ 23
Water Pump Troubleshooting .............. 23
The Waste Water System .................. 23
Toilet ................................ 24
Toilet Maintenance ...................... 24
Toilet Troubleshooting ................... 24
Dumping The Holding Tanks .............. 24
Holding Tank Care And Maintenance ........ 25
Water System Winterizing
.................. 26
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ...................... 27
Emergency And Identification Information
....... 4
Pre·Travel Check List ....................... 6
COCKPIT AND DRIVER'S CONTROLS ............ 7
Cruise Control
.......................... 7
Auxiliary Start System
.................... 7
Driver/Passenger Seats
.................... 7
Seat Belts ............................. 7
Child Restraint
.......................... 7
Side Slider Windows ..................... 8
Driving And Parking
....................... 8
Fuel And Fuel Systems ..................... 8
Fuel Fill ............................... 8 Chassis Electrical System
.................. 27
Chassis Bulbs &
Fuses .................. 27
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock ................ 8
Alternative Fuel Types .................... 9 12·volt Coach System
.................... 27
Auxiliary Battery ....................... 27
Overheating ............................ 9
Engine Exhaust System Component Heat
....... 9
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
.......... 9 Battery Inspection
and Care .............. 27
Safety Tips ............................. 10 Battery Charging
....................... 27
Engine Access .......................... 10 Selecting A Replacement Battery
........... 28
Tires .................................. 10 120·volt
AC System ...................... 28
Tire Replacement ....................... 10 The Power Converter . ................... 28
Changing A Flat Tire .................... 10 Ground Fault Interrupter ................... 28
Required Tools And Equipment ............. 11
Entertainment Equipment .................. 29
Towing ................................ 13
TV Antenna ............................ 29
ON THE ROAD ............................ 14 TV
"Ghosts" And FM "Flutter .............. 29
Minimizing Multipath Distoration
and Improving Signal Quality .............. 29
Generator Power Plant .................... 30
Generator Fuel Supply .................... 30
Generator Operation ...................... 30
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ...... 31
Warm Weather Operation ................. 31
Cold Weather Operation .................. 31
Preparation For Storage .................. 32
Reactivating Generator System After
Long Term Storage ..................... 32
Generator Maintenance And Service ........ 32
Electrical System Wiring ................... 32
LPG SYSTEM .............................. 33
Motor Home Loading ..................... 14
Carrying Capacity ...................... 14
Weighing
Your Loaded Motor Home ......... 14
Loading Tips
.......................... 15
Trailer Hitches And Towing ................ 15
Towing Automobiles ..................... 16
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME ............. 17
Manual Entry Steps ..................... 17
Power Entry Steps (Optional) .............. 17
Entry Doors, Screens, And Locks ........... 17
Windows ............................. 17
Mini·Blinds ............................ 17
Emergency Exit Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
LPG Gas Safety Precautions ................ 33
System Components ...................... 34
Hoses And Fittings ..................... 34
Storage ............................... 17
Exterior Compartments ................... 17
Ladder Installation ........................ 18
Interior Storage ........................ 18
LP Gas Regulator ...................... 34
Interior And Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using LP Gas System At Low Temperatures .... 34
Dinette Conversion ...................... 18
Filling LP Gas Tanks ...................... 35
Sofa/Lounge Conversion .................. 18
LP Gas System Leak Checks ............... 35
Interior Lighting ........................ 19
LPG Leak Detector ....................... 35
Overhead Vents ........................ 19 Lighting LP Gas Appliances ................ 36

APPLIANCES .......................... 37
Water Heater ....................... 37
Furnace ............................ 37
Range ............................. 37
Range Exhaust Hood .................. 38
Air Conditioner ...................... 38
Refrigerator ......................... 38
Smoke Detector ......................... 38
MAINTENANCE ............................ 39
lubrication ............................. 39
Wheels And Tires ........................ 39
Tire Inspection And Rotation .............. 39
Inflation Pressure ....................... 39
Wheel And Tire Balancing ................ 40
Tire Replacement ....................... 40
Engine ................................ 40
Engine Oils ........................... 40
Engine Fuel Systems ..................... 40
Fuel And Air Filters ..................... 40
Air Cleaner Element Replacement .......... 40
Cooling System ......................... 40
Maintenance And Inspection .............. 40
Coolant level ......................... 40
Flushing Cooling System ................. 40
Engine Electrical ......................... 41
Jump Starting ......................... 41
Transmission ............................ 41
Maintenance and Inspection ............... 41
Heating And Air Conditioning ............... 41
Inspection ............................ 41
Air Conditioner Operational Quick Checks .... 41
Electrical Circuit Diagnosis ................ 42
Refrigeration Section
.................... 42
Front Suspension And Alignment
............ 42
Brakes ................................ 42
Brake Hose Inspection ................... 42
lining Inspection ....................... 42
Drive Belts ............................. 42
Exterior
............................... 42
Stains ............................... 43
Windows, Doors, Vents And locks
.......... 43
Sealant Renewal ....................... 43
Rubber Roof System ...................... 43
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Care ................................ 43
Door And Window Resealing
.............. 43
Interior ................................ 44
Upholstery And Drapes .................. 44
Wall And Ceiling Panels .................. 44
Floors And Carpeting .................... 44
PREPARING THE MOTOR HOME FOR
lONG~ERM STORAGE ....................... 45
Storage Check list ....................... 45
Short-term Storage (less than 60 days)
Above
Freezing ........................ 45
long-term Storage Above Freezing .......... 45
Winterization And Winter Storage
............ 45
Winter Storage Below Freezing ............ 46
Water System Winterizing ................ 46
General Vehicle Winter Storage Check list .... 47
Reactivating
The Motor Home After Storage .. 47
MAINTENANCE CHART ...................... 49
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and
the growing family of motor home owners. We
sincerely thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor
home!
Your
Jamboree has been designed to provide you
with many years of carefree, pleasant traveling and
vacationing. This manual describes
many features of
your motor home and provides an operating guide so
that you can obtain the best performance from those
features. Your
motor home has been designed to con-
form with, or exceed, the American National Stan-
dards Institute A119.2, NFPA 501C, Canadian CSA
Standard Z-240 (units built for Canada only), and ap-
plicable motor vehicle standards. These standards
establish the plumbing, heating, electrical and other
requirements for quality and safety. Compliance with
these standards is indicated by the seal attached just
outside the entry door. This seal is the outward sign
of internal quality.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your Jamboree
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 instruction by reading
all instructional material furnished with the motor
home in the Owner's Information Package and
Chassis Operator's Manual. If, after taking delivery
of your new motor home, you feel it requires addi-
tional conditioning or adjustment, please return it to
your dealer as soon as possible. This Owner's Manual,
along with the information provided in your Owner's
Information Package and Chassis Operator's Manual
outlines important areas of maintenance and provides
a
maintenance schedule for you to follow to ensure
safe, troublefree service from your motor home. Study
these instructions carefully before you operate the
motor home for the first time. Spend some time with
your dealer going over safety and operating instruc-
tions before you leave the dealer's lot. A good work-
ing knowledge of your motor home and how to care
for it will help you enjoy many miles and years of
recreational living.
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 pro-
blems which might occur.
Your
motor home is covered by one of the most
comprehensive warranty programs in the RV industry,
and
this manual contains a section outlining the war-
ranty and explaining your rights and obligations, as
well as the rights and obligations of the dealer and
manufacturer, under
the terms of the warranty. Please
read this section carefully. You will be better inform-
ed in case you have a warranty-related problem, and
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your dealer will be better able to get you on the road
again.
If there is anything about the warranty or what it
does or does not cover, please contact your dealer.
The materials in your Owner's Information Package
contain warranty information on the various ap-
pliances and components in your motor home. War-
ranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed as soon as possible after you take
delivery of your motor home. Your dealer can help you
with this.
You will automatically receive an Ownercare Card
approximately 3-4 weeks after delivery of your new
Jamboree. This plastic card is imprinted with your
name, the motor home serial number, and manufac-
turing plant location. If your motor home ever needs
warranty service, present this card to the dealer.
Always return your motor home to the selling dealer
for warranty service. If this is not possible, you may
contact any other authorized Jamboree dealer, or any
authorized
Fleetwood motor home dealer. The ser-
vice department at any of the plants listed on the
inside back cover of this manual 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 direct-
ly with the manager or owner of the dealer-
ship,
giving him an opportunity to help his ser-
vice 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 let-
ter describing the circumstances to:
4.
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.O. Box 7300
Riverside, CA 92523
Please include the brand name and serial
number of your motor home.
If you wish to call for assistance, please use
these
toll-free telephone numbers:
From California: [phone]
From outside California: [phone]

NOTE: Some equipment and features described
or
shown in this manual may be optional on
some models. This instructional manual is of
general nature only. Because of the continuous
program of product improvement conducted by
Fleetwood, it is possible that recent product
changes may not be included in this manual.
Specifications may change without notice. The
instructions included in this manual are intend-
ed as a guide, and in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary,
parent company or affiliates beyond the stan-
dard written warranty as presented in this
manual.
Photographs or illustrations in this manual are
representative
of function and may not be
specific in their depiction of actual equipment,
fabrics, interior or exterior decor or design op-
tions as installed on or in your motor home.
NOTE: This product is designed for recreational
use and
short term occupancy only. It is not
designed or intended to be used as permanent
housing. Use of this product for long term or
permanent occupancy may lead to premature
deterioration of interior finishes, fabrics,
carpeting, and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due to long term occupancy may not be con-
sidered
normal. and may under the terms of the
warranty, constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect,
and may therefore reduce your warranty protec-
tion. This manual contains a discussion of long
term occupancy problems. Please refer to that
section before considering this product for long
term occupancy.
The
motor home has been thoroughly inspected
before shipment. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR PERFORMING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY IN-
SPECTION
OF THE CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR
HOME
COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE
PREDELIVERY CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED
BY THE
MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURER AND THE CHASSIS
MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COpy
OF THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR
DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS DELIVERED
TO YOU.
AS A
PART OF THE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION PRO-
CEDURE, THE DEALER IS TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELIVERY.
THEREFORE, FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Each year millions of Americans embark on trips
using some type of recreational vehicle. Proper plan-
ning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable experience.
A
thorough knowledge of your RV is important if you
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are going to get the most out of the convenience and
safety items built into your vehicle.
Be as familiar with
it as you are with your personal car or truck. The
booklets included in your Owner's Information
Package cover details of operation for the major ap-
pliances and equipment built into your motor home
for your comfort, convenience and safety. Later sec-
tions in this manual will also explain how to operate,
maintain, and service
important components and
systems in
your motor home.
LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most important con-
siderations
when traveling in an RV. Your motor home
is built to safely carry a certain maximum load. For
safety's sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME.
This manual contains a detailed section that explains
proper loading and
weighing of the vehicle.
HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL
Remember, your new motor home is a large vehi-
cle and requires different driving skills than a
passenger car. Later in
this manual we'll outline some
tips on how to become familiar with the handling
characteristics and driving techniques that you need
to know to be a safe motor home driver. Of course,
don't overlook the laws of your state or province that
govern driving a motor home. Your state or provincial
Motor Vehicle Department can provide you with the
applicable vehicle codes that spell out your rights and
responsibilities as a
motor home owner.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it. This manual includes
a
section outlining maintenance intervals. Adherence
to these schedules will minimize the possibility of
failure of any important system or part of your motor
home. The time spent inspecting and maintaining your
motor home will provide you with many years of
recreational pleasure.
THE OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE
OwnerIs Information Package
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This package contains very valuable documents
about your motor home and its components and
systems. This
Owner's Manual is in this package.
Since this owner's manual does not cover every possi-
ble detail
of equipment and options installed on or
in your motor home, there are booklets and instruc-
tional material in the package that will help you safe-
ly operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items. Be
sure you read all this information and understand the
safety and operating instructions included in the
package. Keep these references handy. If you ever
decide
to sell or trade your motor home, be sure the
new owner gets all the material in this package.
CHASSIS AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle
and components used on the vehicle. The V.I.N. or
Vehicle Identification Number is the legal identifica-
tion of the completed vehicle and is the number on
the vehicle registration. The V.I.N. is found on the left
top of the instrument panel and is visible through the
windshield. Refer to this information when ordering
parts from
the chassis manufacturer or chassis dealer
service center. The Fleetwood Identification Number
(F.I.N.) is located on the certification tag located in
the driver's step well. Use this number when order-
ing parts through your Fleetwood dealer or Service
Center.
KEYS AND LOCKS
The keys to your motor home are pictured below.
Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place
at home and in the motor home.
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Other Sources Of Information
Since everyone's recreational and travel needs are
different, many good publications are available for
RV'ers. These books and magazines offer many tips
and guidelines ranging from safe operation of your
RV to regional recipe favorites, travel hints and direc-
tories of all kinds. Many of them contain first-person
accounts of experienced RV'ers that can be both
entertaining and informative.
The
following is a list of publishers that may be
of interest:
TL Enterprises
29901 Agoura Road
Agoura, CA 91300
Intertec
P.O. Box 12901
Overland Park,
KS 66212
Woodall Publishing Co.
Box F
Highland Park, IL 60035
Trail-R-Club of America
Box 1376 B
Beverly Hills, CA 90213
Family Motorcoaching
8291 Clugh Pike
Cincinnati, OH
45244
Scott, Foresman & Co.
1909 K St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20049
Recreation Vehicle Industries Association
P.O. Box 2999
1896 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 22090

1990 JAMBOREE
EMERGENCY AND IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
Before we explain how things work, take a few minutes to fill in the information on these two pages.
It'll be a handy reference for you in the future.
Your Name
__________________________________________________________ __
Model ________________________________________________________ ___
Serial Number ______________________________________________________ _
Date Purchased __________________________________________________ __
Dealer Name _______________________________________________________ _
Address _______________________________________ __
Insurance Policy
Company
_____________________________________ ___
Agent Name ______________________________________ ___
Telephone ______________________________________ ___
Policy Number ______________________________________ _
Range/Oven
Manufacturer ______________________________________________ __
Model _______________________________________________________ _
Serial Number ____________________________________________ _
Refrigerator
Manufacturer _________________________________________________ __
Model ________________________________________________ _
Serial Number _____________________________________________ _
Furnace
Manufacturer _______________________________________________ __
Model _____________________________________________ _
Serial Number _____________________________________________ _
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