Fleetwood Southwind 1979 User manual

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'SDUTHWINO®
CQPY 1979

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Welcome to the recreational.veh~e lifestYle! This
manual. describes the many features of your'recreational
vehicle and
gives a few simple steps relating tei, use 'or
maintenance.
Use these suggestions to help assure your
family of years of carefree, pleasant traveling,
or vaca·
tioning.
Your dealer's Service or Sales Department will promptly
handle any normal problem which might occur. Cus·
tomerService
is of utmost importance to your dealer
and is just as important to the manufacturer.
<,If;'~!lrwmtl,unusualreason, a problem is not handled to
'c, yourisatisfaction, we make the following suggestions:
. ,1. DisCuss any wa'rr~nty·related problems directly
, 'with the General Manager or the Owner
of the
;,dealership, giving him an opportunity to help his
""',:service'department, resolve the matter for you.
,2.Should a problem arise
that cannot be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer,
contact the
factory
repr~sentative. The back cover of this
IT13nualhas a faetorylisting. ,Please contact the one
nearest you.
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3. The above stePs are suggested' because of our
sincere belief that your dealer and the factory reo
,presentative will satisfactorilY handle any problem
which might arise. Should you find their combined
efforts have not done so, please send a letter de·
. scribing
the circumstances ,to Fleetwood Enter·
,'prises, Inc., 'P.
O. Box 7638iRiverside,California
92513. Please include the brand name and serial
number of your vehicle. '
4. A toll free telephone number is listed on the bot·
tom of the warranty page which can be used if you
wish
to call forwarranty assistance.
Thank you for choosing our product. Your Dealer and
we, the Manufacturer, will continually strive to merit
,your confidence. '

FOREWORD
This manual describes the various design features and
operating procedures of your
motor home to aid you in
understanding its capabilities.
Like all fine equipment, your motor home will require
care and regular maintenance in order
to retain its max·
imum performance characteristics. This manual, along
with the Chassis Operator's Manual and the information
from
other componentmanufacturers provided for your
use, defines
the important areas of maintenance you will
want to folloW. The few minutes spent reading and un·
derstanding these instructions will result in your having
a good working knowledge
ofthe unit. Knowing how to
use your motor home and how to keep it properly main·
tained will help you enjoy thousands of miles of motor·
ing pleasure.
Your motor home has been designed to conform with or
exceed the American National Standards Institute
A 119.2, ANSI/NFPA 501C andlor motor vehicle stan·
dards as applicable. These Standards established the
plumbing, heating, electrical, and other requirements
for quality and safety. Compliance with this Standard
is
indicated by the seal installed just outside the entry
door. This seal
is the outward sign o"f internal quality.
Should you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance
or service, please contact your DEALER
immediately so
he can be of assistance.
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·"FUl::L"ONE';;YEARl1S;OOO'MILE'
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FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUfACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF
- -FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES. INC.
COVERAGE PROVtOED
YOur 'htw motor home. Includi~-'h.ltruetur •• Plumbin9. hluing II\d tlKukll syntm',lnd ,II .lPPIi.ncH and eQuiomcnt
Inn.lled by tb, manufKtUrlf. it wtroottd under normal us. to bI flu from mtn",fteNting d,fecu in mlterillJ or wou:l'na~
thlp.
The wirt1ntv txtMds to Ih. first r"ail purchaUt and hll tmuf ..... hl Ind btg!n. on th' dlt. of original ,.tail dtUY'tfY ~ tht
cilt. the motor homI iJ 11m ~IC~ intO MNie. as, rental, convn,rcitl or dtmonnratot unit {wtalchtveroc:curs IimJ. The
wartmtV ,xt'nd. ·for • period of one y.1t from such due or until Ih' unit hal rtcliwd 15,000 lotll mild: of U1II 1Id*ttt'·
minfd bV Ih' mil •• ~own on the OdOmfttt (whk:h .....' oec:UI'l find.
this wuttntv cO<m-t oniV thOM dtfKU which btcome .... Ident wh:hln OM YH' from the date of origin" r.tlB dIIiYHy« th.
dIIl'th, motor home WI' flrn pfactd into uNiee .... rtntal.comrnttei.1 or dtmOnrtf'l10r unit"nd whtr. writt.n notiCe wu
p.n to ttl. Jailing dultr or thl mtnUftcNrer not I'ttl th.n one Yllr.nd t.n day"fttr such dltt.
~'OWNER'S 08LIGATIONS
Tht OWMr Is rt1PQnsibi. for normal tNintenance as delCribed In the OWOfl"" Manual.
If I probl.m oecun Wlic:h tht ov.ntr bellewl is covtrtd by thi" W1rrantY. the O'M'llr shall contact thl SELUNG OEALER.
or ottllr IUthorized de.ler. Oivi"9 him sufficMnt infOrmation to nso{ ..... lh1 mamr. Tbt owntr shall deliv1If the motOl" nome
to tn. OEALER or manufacturing pl.ntloc.tion for warrantY SIMa.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
By agreemtnt with tht manufacturer. the deal" il obl~ltd,1t no Ch.f91 to thl owner. 10 f'ti)Iir or replace any Plt'U neca-
IIry to correct dtfecu in mat.riaI or W)fkmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If tht dultr h unabl. or unwilling to r~ve, problem which the owner I. convinced II coveted by thl ........ nntY. hi Ihould
contact the MANUFACTURING PLANT at the addrm lined below .nd providf th' manufacturtr with , dHcription in
writing of thl problem and atttfnptr ~ to rHOl.... It.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS •
Upon rtctlp1 of notict of , d.lm. wbert the d .. ltf' wu unablt or unwilling to rtsOlw the P«)bfem, th' manufact\lrint pI.nt
will repair or rtPI"'t tny paru neuulry to correct d'fecu in maurial or workl'Nl\$tlip, or wl1t taka oth~ -.ppcopriiu.:lion
as may bt rt'QUlrtd.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the 1ej)faef1utlws of th' manufacturing plant art untblt 10 'esol .... th' probltm and th, owntr i. convinctd tNt it is
co .... rI'd by th, warrantv. ttl. owner should call the to{l·frH number liNd btlow to dHCIibt the problem and the ttIImPti
madt to rtsOlvt it.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY oaES NOT COVER:
1. THE AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND CRIVING TRAIN), TIRES AND BATTER~
IES, WHICH ARECOVEREO 8Y 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. ALTERATION
OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME: OR
O. NORMAL OETERIORATf~N DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE.
3. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION. LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENce, COMMERCIAL LOSS.
LOSS- OF USE. TOWING CHARGES. 8US FARES. CAR RENTAL.
INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS OR HOTEL BILLS. OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSeQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
SOMe- STATES
00 NOT ALLOW THE eXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES,SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVE-S YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER
IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING. REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY MACE BY
ANY DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE eXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
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MANUFACTURING PLANT: CORPORATE HEADOUARTERS:,
Consumer Affairs
Department
Fleetwood Enterprise1. Inc.
P.O. Box 7300
Riverside, California 92523
From CJiifornia: (8001442.4804

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TABLE OF·CONTENTS
PREPARATION
PLANNING AND PREPARATION .............. 1
VEHICLE LOAD CAPACITY.!..WEIGHING .... '... .4
READY TO LEAVE ......................... 5
Starting and Warmup ....................... 5
Safety Belts .............................. 5
ON THE ROAD ....... : .... " .............. 7
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Driving and Parking ........... _ ............ 7
Overheating
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Windshield Defrost -Comfort Control ......... 7
12-Volt
Fuse Replacement .................. 7
Changing a Tire ........................... 8
Emergency Start System .................... 8
SERVICING .... , .......................... 9
Motor
Home Chassis Operator's Manual ...•.... 9
Engine Service ............•............... 9
Battery Service
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Main Vehicle Battery ................... 9
Auxiliary Battery
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Generator Power Plant System Service ........ 10
Standard Automotive Air Conditioner
(optional)
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EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS ........ "
INTERIOR.
EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS ....... " ... 13
Pull·Out Gaucho Beds ..................... '3
Spring·Balanced Bunk Beds ................. '3
Pedestal Seats ........................... 14
Swing Down Dinette ...................... 14
Storage ............. '.' .................. '4
SYSTEMS
PLUMBING .......•....................... 15
Fresh Water ............................. '5
External Water Supply .................... 15
Filling Fresh Water Supply ................. 15
Troubleshooting Water System .............. 16
Sanitizing Water Tank .. , .................. 16
WasteWater System ...................... 17
Waste-Water Draining ..................... 17
Winterizing The Water System ............... '9
Do's and Don'ts - Waste Tanks .............. 19

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-- _ELECTRICAL .•...•...... , ......•... , .•..•.. 21
11S-Volt System ...... , ; ..... _ ... ___ . __ .• 21
12-Volt System •.. _ ...... _ ...•. _ .•. , •.... 21
11S-Volt AC to 12-Volt DC Converter. _ ...... 21
Auxiliary 12-VoltBattery ...•.......•...•.. 21
,; -Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (optional) .••. 22
< LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SySTEM ....•... 23
" Using Your LP Gas 'System at Low
Temperatures
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Filling the Chassis·Mounted LPGas Tank .••... 24
LP Gas System Leak Checks .......•..•.•... 24
APPLIANCES ~;
LP GAS APPLIANCES ...................... 25
Range Top and Oven •.. , ...•...••......... 25
Forced Air Furnace ....•....•........•.... 25
Water Heater ...•.•......•..•............ 26
LP Gas/Electric Refrigerator .•..••...•...... 26
Roof AirConditioner (OPtionaO .•••.. _ ••.••. 26
MAINTENANCE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE •...••....••...•• 27
Interior Cleaning .....................•.•. 27
Draperies,Cushions and Upholstery
Wall Paneling •.•....•....•......•.... 27
Carpeting .........•...•.•....•...•.. 27
Fixtures ......•..................... 27
Windows ............................... 27
Locksets and Latches .. , ..•......•.....•... 28
Plumbing ....•....... , .................. 28
Condensation and Ventilation .•............. 28
Exterior Care .........•........•........ _29
Exterior Metal and Trim ............... 29
Roof ....•..•...•...•.............. 29
Repa s .••..............••.......•...... 29
Fire Safety .......... '.' ................. 30