Fleetwood Revolution LE User manual

Driven to Explore
REVOLUTION·ILI
2007 Owner's Manual

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Driven to Explore
REVOLUTION"
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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
(Le. 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 and travel trailers:
American Eagle· American Heritage· American Tradition· Bounder· Bounder Diesel· Discovery • Excursion·
Expedition· Fiesta· Flair· Gearbox· Jamboree· Mallard· Nitrous· Orbit· Pace Arrow· Park Trailer· Pegasus·
Pioneer· Pride· Providence· Prowler· Revolution LE • Southwind • Storm· Terra· Terry· Tioga· Triumph·
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INTRODUCTION .... '" .. .............. 01·1
Inspect and Maintain ................... 01-2
Planning and Preparation ................ 01-2
Owner's Information Package ............ 01-2
Chassis and Vehicle Identification .... c .•• 0[-3
Suspension Alignment and Tire Ba[ance .... 0[-3
After-Market SteeringAid Devices ........ 0[-4
Warnings, Tenns and Concepts for
Safe Operation of Your Motor Home .... 01-4
. Event Data Recording Device
. , (If Equipped)
....................... 01-6
WARRANTY .......................... 02·1
Coverage Provided .................... 02-1
What
is Not Covered by This Warranty .. , .02-[
Dea[er's Obligations
................... 02-2
Owner'sOb[igations
... : ................ 02-2
Manufacturer's Obligations
.............. 02-2
Wan'anties
........................... 02-4
Warranty Service
...................... 02-5
Reporting Safety Defects
................ 02-5
IMPORTANT NOTICES ................ 03·1
REVOLUTION INFORMATION
......... 04·1
E[ectrica[ Circuit Breaker Panels,
Circuit Fuse,Panels and Battery
Disconnect Switch Locations
.......... 04-[
Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers
., .04-1"
Driver's Control ....................... 04-3
ON THE ROAD ........................ 0S·1
Motor Home Loading .................. 05-1
Responsibility for Proper I.,oading ... ; .. 05-[
Some Definitions First . ......... '.' .... 05c I
Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ('70wed
Load or Towed Unit") '" ........... 05-2
Dinghy Towing
....................... 05-4
Towed Vehicle Wiring
........... c •..•.. 05-4
Cargo Carrying. Capacity Label .. , ..... 05-5
Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load
Distribution
....... , .............. 05-6
TABLE OF CONTENTS
How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home .05-6,
Dangers of Overloading .............. Q5-8
Loading Tips ....................... 05-8
Tires
................................ 05-9
Tire Inflation ..... " ........ : ....... , .05-9
Air Pressure . .. " .................. 05-10
Underinf/ation, . ............... , . : .. 05-10
Air Pressure Check .•............... 05-10
Tire Replacement:'.-: . ................ 05-11
If You Get a Flat Tire . ............... 05-11
Changing a Flat Tire . ................ 05-[[
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Seats and Seat Belts .................. 05- [[
Air Bags (If Equipped) .............. 05- [2
, Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts . .. 05-12
Safety Belt Maintenance ............. 05-12
Safety RestraintsfarChildren ......... 05-12
Safety Belts for Children . ............ 05-!3
Child Seat.Tethers .................. 05-13
Driving and Vehicle Control
............ 05-14
Using the Engine to Slow the
Motor Home., .
................... 05-15
Maneuvering in Traffic
................ 05-[5
Rear View Video Monitor (If Equipped)
... 05-16
Body Undercoating
................... 05-[6
Fuel and Fue[ Systems
................. 05-16
Fuel Types and Driveability Issues . .... 05-17
API Refueling Advisory ............... 05-17
Engine pan
.......................... 05-[7
Exhaust System
Heat .......... ' ........ 05-17
EngineTemperature Gauges
............ 05-18
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
..... 05-[8
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm. " .. 05-[8
Emergency Towing
...•......•......... 05- [9
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME ... 06·1
Leveling System (If Equipped;' ........... 06-1
Air Dump System,
..................... 06-[
Power En'tryStep (If Equipped) .......... 06-1
Manua[ Stepwell Cover (IfEquipped)
..... 06-2
Hydraulic Stepwell
COver (IfEquipped) ... 06-2
Stepwell Covet Operation ..'; .......... 06-2
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Entry and Screen Doors ................. 06-2
Patio Awniilg (If Equipped) ...... ; ....... 06-2
Windows
.: .......................... 06-2
Emergency Exit Window(s) ............ 06-3
Remote Mirror Control
.................. 06-3
Sun Visors (IfEquipped) ................ 06-3
I'ower Sun Visors (If Equipped) .. : ....... 06-3
Pull Shades (If Equipped)
............... 06-3
Day/Night Shades (If Equipped) . , ...... 06-4
Mini-Blinds (If Equipped)
............... 06-4
Storage .................... , ......... 06-4
Exterior Compartments . ......... , .... 06-4
Interior Storage . .... : : .............. 06-4
Slide-Out Rooms (If Equipped) .......... 06-5
Interior and Furnishings
................ 06-5
Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table) .. 06-5
Dinette Conversion
(with Free-Standing Table) .......... 06-6
Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ......... 06-6
Sleeper Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) ... 06-6
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain
DiViders .
.... ',' , . , , , , . , , , ..... , , ,06-6
Interior Lighting .... , .... , , ...... , .. 06-6
Overhead Vents ........ , .. , ......... 06-6
Folding Chairs (If Equipped) .......... 06-7
Free-Standing Furniture (If Equipped) .. ,06-7
Monitor Panel ........................ 06-7
Effects
of Permanent Occupancy ......... 06-8
Condensation and How to Control It .... 06-8
Dripping Ceiling Vents. : ............ 06-10
Important Information
..... : ..... , . , ... 06-10
What the RV Owner Can Do ........ , .06-10
, Fire Safety
........... , .............. 06-11
Fire Safety Precautions .............. 06-12
, Smoke Detector/Alarm . ..... , ...... , .06-12
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
, AND
llOLDING TANKS. ___ •.......... 07-1
Fresh WaterSystem .'. , . , ............... 07-1
External Fresh Water Hookup .. : ...... ,07-1
Filling the On-Board Water Tank . ...... 07-1
Draining tkeFresh Water Tank . ...... , .07-2
Water Pump' ; ............. , ......... 07-2
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Water Pump Filter . .................. 07-2
Low Point Drains ................... 07-2
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System .. 07-3
Leaks .
... ; .. '.,' .................... 07-3
Sanitizing,the Fresh Water System ...... 07-3
Exterior Shower (If Equipped) ......... 07-4
Drinking Water Filter System
(If Equipped) .:.,., ............... 07-4
WasteWater System .......... , ........ 07-4
Toilet ....... , ... , .............. ' .. 07-4
D'raining the Holding Tanks ........... 07-5
Black Tank Flush System af Equipped) .. 07-6
Holding Tank Care ............... , .. 07-6
Cold Weather Usage . ................ 07c7
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 . .......................... 08Q
Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) ....... 08-1
Battery Inspecti~n and Care ...... ' .... 08-2
Battery Charging .. , ................ ,08-2
Solar Panel (If Equipped) . , ........... 08-3
Selecting a Replacement Battery . ....... 08-3
Auxiliary Start System (If Equipped) ., , .. 08-3 '
120-Volt System
............... , ...... 08-3
Powerlnverter . ..................... 08-4
Power Converter, ......... :: , , ... ' .. 08-4
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFC!) .08-4
Generator
......................... 08-5
Generator Fuel Supply ... , ........... 08-5
Generator Operations ..' .............. 08-5
Generator Operating Safety Precautions ..08-5,
Energy Management System -50 AMP For
Additional Application ............ , .. 08-6
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
.............. 08~ 7
Motor Horne Fuses and Circuit Breakers " .08-7
PROPANE SYSTEM ..•................. 09-1
Propane Safety Precautions' ........... ' .. 09-1
System Components ................... 09
c2 ,

Hoses . ............. " ............. 09-2
Propane Regulator '" , .............. 09-2
Using Propane System at Low
Temperatures
....................... 09-2
Filling Propane Tanks ... , .............. 09-3
Propane System Check ........ : ... : .... 09-3
Propane Leak Detector/Alarm ............ 09-3
Lighting Propane Appliances· ............ 09-4
APPLIANCES ........................ .10-1
Water Heater ......................... 10-1
Water Heater B~pass Valve. ' ... i . . : .... 10-1
Refrigerator ............ ; ..... ,: ... ', .. 10-1
Furnace ....................... ; .... :]0,1
Range ......... : ..................... 10-2
Range Exhaust Hood
............ '.' '.'.'.' .10-2 .
Heat Pump(s) (If Equipped) ............. 10-2
AirConditioner(s)
(If Equipped) .......... 10-2
VCR, Television, DVD Player
(If Equipped) ..................... , .10-3
AddiJionalI2-Volt Equipment
.......... ;10'3
Video Equipment ........... ~ .......... 10-3
Video Switcher
(If Equipped) ., .......... 10-3
Vide.o Control Center .................... 10-3
TVAntenna
.......................... 10'3
Antenna Operating Instructions ............ 10-4
Satellite Dish Antenna
(If Equipped) ...... 10-4
TelephoneJack .... , .................. 10-4
Microwave Oven (If Equipped)
.......... 10-4
WasherlDryer-ReadyOption
............. 10-4
Miscellaneous Appliances
............ , .. 10-5
MAINTENANCE .
.................... .. 11-1
Exterior ............................. ll- f
Stains . ............. ; .............. Il-I
Exterior Graphics Care . ..... '" ...•... 11-2
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks .. ." .... 11-2
Table of Contents
Fiberglass Roof System ...... ' .......... 1l-2 .
Cleaning . ...... : ................•.. Il- 2
Care . ............•................ 11-2
Sealant Renewal .................... 11-3
Door, Window, Roof Component
.'and Molding Reseaiing .. , ..... : ..... 11-3
Acrylic Assist Handles (If Equipped) .•.... 11-3
Interior
............... , , ............. .11-3
Fabrics . ........... :- ........... : ... 1l-3
Solid Surface Top 'Care (If Equipped) .... 11-4
Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) ....... 1l-4
Wallsand Ceiling Panels . ............. 11-4
Attaching Accessories to Your
Motor Home . ............ , ........ ' 11-4
Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall . ........ 11-5
Floors and Carpeting ................ 11-5
Wood Floor (If Equipped) .; ........... 11-5
Engine Access ... , .......... , ....... ll-S
. Exterior Sealants ...................... ll- S
Generator Filters .................... , .11-5
Windshield Wipers and Washer
.... , ...... ll- S
Maintenance Guideline ............ , .... 1l-6
STORAGE ...... ..................... .12-1
Storage Checklists
..................... 12)
'Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days) . ,,12-1
Loflg-Term Storage (Over 60 days) ., .....12-2
Winterization : :
............. , ..... , .. .12'2
Water System Winterizing ............. 12-3··
Reactivating the Motor Home
-After Storage , ........ , ............. 12-4
GLOSSARY . ......................... .13-1
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