Fleetwood Southwind 1999 User manual

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BY FLEETWOOD. Ill!
1999
owner's manual

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1999
©1998 by Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
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LIMITED ONE .. YEAR/THREE .. YEAR WARRANTY
For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
sold in the United States and Canada
Your new motor home, including the structure, plumbing, heating and
electrical systems, and all appliances and equipment installed by the
manufacturer, is warranted under normal use to be free from manu-
facturing defects in material or workmanship. Defects or damage to
paint, graphics, exterior materials, upholstery or other appearance
items that may occur prior to delivery are usually corrected during
the inspection process at the manufacturing plant or the dealership.
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 rental, commercial or demon-
strator unit (whichever occurs first). The warranty extends for the fol-
lowing periods:
1. For all defects (other than structural) 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).
2. For structural defects, 3 years; structural defects are limited
to the following: roof structure, sub-floor structure, exterior
walls, interior walls and ceilings.
Written notice
of defects must be given to the selling dealer or manu-
facturer not later than ten (10) days after the expiration
of the wan'an-
ty period.
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance
as described in the
Owner's Manual~ however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments
to the interior or exterior doors, LP regulator pressure, cabinet latch-
es,
TV antenna control, etc.) will be performed by the dealer during
the first 90 days
of warranty coverage. Thereafter, such adjustments
are the responsibility
of the owner as normal maintenance unless
required
as a 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 war-
ranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized
dealer, giving him sufficient information to resolve the matter. The
owner shall deliver the motor home to the dealer or manufacturing
plant location for warranty service.
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COVERAGE
PROVIDED
OWNER'S
OBLIGATIONS

WARRANTY
By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to main-
tain the motor home prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed prede-
livery inspection and to repair or replace any parts necessary to
correct defects in material or workmanship.
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 man-
ufacturer with a description in writing
of the problem and attempts
made to resolve
it.
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 work-
manship or will take other appropriate action as may be required.
If the representatives of the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve
the problem and the owner is convinced that it
is covered by the war-
ranty, the owner should call the toll-free number listed below to
describe the problem and the attempts made to resolve it.
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;
DEALER'S
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE DEALER
DOES NOT RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
MANUFACTURING
PLANT
OBLIGATIONS
WHEN THE
MANUFACTURING
PLANT DOES NOT
RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
WHAT Is NOT
COVERED By
THIS WARRANTY
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c. Alteration or modification of the motor home;
d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, chemicals in the
atmosphere, etc.)
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, loss
of time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss
of use, towing charges, bus fares, vehicle rental, incidental
charges such as telephone calls
or hotel bills, or other inci-
dental or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives 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, repre-
sentation or warranty ma!!e by any dealer or other person
beyond those expressly set forth in this warranty.
Brand Name: __________________ _
Model:
___________________ _
Serial No.: ___________________ _
Manufacturing Plant: ________________ _
For Customer Service assistance, contact:
Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 5700
Riverside, CA 92507
[phone]
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Fleetwood Parts & Service
PO Box 1007
Decatur, IN 46733
[phone]
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The particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your
motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde. The companies that
supply us with these materials have asked that we tell you about
urea-formaldehyde with the statements on this page.
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with urea-formalde-
hyde 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 ventila-
tion should reduce the
risk
of such problems.
Champion International
Corporation
WARNING
This product contains com-
ponents containing or
manufactured with 1,1,1
Trichloroethane, a substance
that may be harmful
to the
public health and environ-
ment by destroying ozone in
the upper atmosphere.
WARNING
This product is manufac-
tured with a urea-formalde-
hyde resin and will release
small quantities of formalde·
hyde. Formaldehyde levels
in the indoor air can cause
temporary eye and respirato-
ry irritation, and may aggra-
vate respiratory conditions
or allergies. Ventilation will
reduce indoor formaldehyde
levels.
Weyerhauser Corporation
AI
WARNING
Ventilation is important for making the
interior
of your motor home comfortable.
Please read the section about ventilation
and prolonged occupancy in the Living
With Your Motor Home chapter in this
Owner's Manual.
Irritant: This product con-
tains a urea-formaldehyde
resin and may release
formaldehyde vapors in low
concentrations. Formalde-
hyde can be irritating to the
eyes and upper respiratory
system,of especially suscep·
tible persons such as those
with allergies or respiratory
ailments. Use with adequate
ventilation.
If symptoms
develop, consult your
physician.
Georgia-Pacific Corporation
IMPORTANT
NOTICES
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We are required to tell you consumer information provided
by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The informa-
tion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in
other chapters
of this Owner's Manual. Please see the LP
Gas System and Appliances chapters for other safety and
operating information.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
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WARNING
Do not bring or store LP gas containers, gasoline or other
flammable liquids Inside the vehicle because a fire or explo-
sion may result.
A warning label has been located near the LP gas container.
This label reads:
DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S)TO MORETHAN
aD-PERCENT
OF CAPACITY.
Overfilling the LP gas container can result in uncontrolled gas
flow which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled con-
tainer will contain approximately ao- percent of its volume as
liquid LP gas.
The following label has been placed in the vehicle near .the
range:
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 ventilation openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source correct-
ed 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 explosion.

WARNING
It is not safe to use cooking appliances
for comfort heating. Cooking appli-
ances 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 pro-
vide 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 appliance(s) will avoid dan-
gers of asphyxiation. It is especially
important that cooking appliances not
be used for comfortheating as the dan-
ger of asphyxiation is greater when the
appliance is used for long periods of
time.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
REGARDING
LP CAS SYSTEMS AND
LP CAS ApPLIANCES
WARNING
Portable fuel-burning equip-
ment, 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
LP gas containers shall not
be placed
or stored inside
the vehicle. LP gas contain-
ers are equipped with safety
devices which relieve exces-
sive pressure by discharging
gas
to the atmosphere.
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WARRANTY
SPECIAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS
01 INTROduCTioN ........................... 01'"1
WARRANTiES ............................................................. 01 ,2
WARRANT)' SERVicE .................................................•..O1,5
REPORTiNG SAfET)' DEfECTS .......................................... O1 ,6
OWNER'S INfORMATioN PACkAGE .................................... 01 ,6
CIiAssis ANd YEliiclE IdENTifiCATiON .............................. 01 ,7
SouTliwiNd Body CONfiGURATioNS ................................O1 ,8
SUSPENSiON ALiGNMENT ANd TiRE BAiANCE ........................ 01 ,8
02 DRiVER'S CONTROls ..................... 02", 1
O~ ON TI-IE ROAd ........................... O~'" 1
MOTOR HOME LOAdiNG .............................................. O~, 1
RESPONSibiliTY FOR PROPER LOAdiNq ........................... O~, 1
SOME DEfiNirioNS FiRST ........................................... O~, 1
CARRyiNG CAPAciT)' TAG .......................................... O~,~
TowiNq A VEHiclE OR TRAilER ("TOWEd LOAd'') .............. O~A
CARRyiNq CApAciTY ANd LOAd DiSTRibUTiON ................. 0~,5
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirHOUT A TRAiLER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ................... 0~,6
How TO WEiqH YOUR LOAdEd MOTOR HOME
WirH A TRAiLER OR OTHER TOWEd LOAd ....................... 0~,8
LOAdiNq Tips ...................................................... O~, 10
TiRES ................................................................... O~, 11
TiRE INFLATiON ..................................................... Ol, 11
TiRE REpLACEMENT ................................................ O~, 11
If You GET A FLAT TiRE .......................................... O~, 12
CHANqiNq A FLAT TiRE ...........................................m,12
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SEATS ANd SEAT BEITS ............................................... O~~ 14
COMbiNATioN LAp ANd SHouldER BEirS ..................... O~~ 15
SAfETY BElT MAiNTENANCE ..............................:....... m~ 15
SAfETY RESTRAiNTS fOR CHildREN .............................. m~ 15
SAfETY BEirs fOR CHildREN ..................................... m~ 16
SAfETY SEATS fOR CHildREN .................................... O~~ 16
DRiviNG ANd VE~iclE CONTROI ................................... O~~ 17
MANEUVERiNG iN TRAffic ........................................... O~~ 17
UsiNq THE ENqiNE TO Slow THE MOTOR HOME ............. O~~ 19
REAR ViEW VidEO MONiTOR ....................................... 0~~20
Body UNdERCOATiNG ............................................... 0~~20
FUEl ANd FuEl SYSTEMS ............................................. O ~ ~21
FUEl TypES ANd VAPOR Lock .................................. 0~~21
ENGiNE FAN ........................................................... 0~~22
EX~AUST SYSTEM HEAT .............................................. 0~~22
ENGiNE TEMPERATURE GAUGES ..................................... 0~~2~
CARboN MONOxidE SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ....................... 0~~2 ~
CARboN MONOxidE DETECTOR ................................. 0~~24
EMERGENCY TowiNG ........................................ :........ 0~~25
04 liviNG WiT~ YOUR MOTOR HOME ... 04 ... 1
HydRAulic LEVEliNG SYSTEM ......................................... 04~ 1
POWER ENTRY STEP ................................................... 04~ 1
ENTRY DOORS ANd SCREENS ......................................... 04~2
WiNdows ............................................................... 04~2
EMERqENCY ExiT WiNdow ........................................ 04~2
REMOTE MiRROR CONTROI ........................................... 04~~
SUN ViSORS ............................................................. 04~ ~
WiNdow S~AdES ...................................................... 04~ ~
DAy/NiqHT SHAdES ................................................. 04-4
STORAGE ................................................................. 04~4
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EXTERioR COMpARTMENTS ..............•.........................• 04;4
INTERioR STORAqE .................................................. 04;~
SlidE;OUT ROOMS ••••••••••••••••••.•••••••.••••••••••..•••.•••.•••.•• 04; ~
INTERioR ANd FURNis~iNGS ........................................... 04;~
DiNETTE CONVERSioN ...........•.................................. 04;6
Fo/diNq DOORS/PRivACY CURTAiN DividERs ................... 04;6
INTERioR LiqlfTiNq .................................i ••••••••••••••• • 04; 7
OVERHEAd VENTS ................................................... 04; 7
FoldiNq CHAiRS ...•................................................ 04;8
MONirOR PANEI ........................................................ 04;8
EffECTS of lONG;TERM OCCUPANCY ................................ 04;9
VENTilATioN ANd CONTROlliNq CONdENSATioN .............. 04;] 0
FiRE SAfETY ........................................................... 04; 11
FiRE SAfETY PRECAUTiONS ....................................... 04; 11
SMokE DETECTOR .................•...•........................... 04; 12
05 PlUMbiNqSYSTEMS ..................... 05 ... 1
FRES~ WATER SYSTEM ................................................. O~; 1
EXTERNAl FRESH WATER Hookup ................................ O~; 1
FiIIiNq THE ON;BoARd WATER TANk ............................ 0~;2
DRAiNiNq THE FRESH WATER TANk.. ............................. O~;~
WATER PUMP ........................................................ 0~;4
WATER FiIrER ........................................................ 0~;4
Low POiNT DRAiNS ................................................. O~;~
TRoublESHOOTiNq THE FRESH WATER SysTEM ................... O~;~
LEAks ................................................................. O~;~
SANiriziNq THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM ............................ 0~;6
EXTERioR SHOWER .................................................. 0~;6
DRiNkiNq WATER FiIrER SYSTEM .................................O ~; 7
WASTE WATER SySTEM ................................................. 0~;7
ToilET ................................................................. 0~;8
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DIlAiNiNq rifE HoidiNq TANks ................................... 05,8
HoldiNq TANk CAllE ............................................. 05, 10
06 ElECTRicAl SySTEMS ..................... 06 ... 1
CIiAssis 1 2Noh ElECTRicAl SysTEM ...............................06,1
CHAssis Bulbs ANd FusEs ......................................... 06, 1
flEETwood 12Noh HOUSE ANd AUTOMOTivE SYSTEM .......... 06,2
BATTElliES ..............................•...•.......................... 06,2
BATTEIlY DiscONNECT ............•.................................. 06,2
BATTEIlY INspEcTioN ANd CAllE .................................. 06, ~
BATTEIlY CHAllqiNq ........................................•........ 06,4
SoLAIl PANEl .................................................•....... 06,5
SEIEcTiNq A REpLACEMENT BATTEIlY .......•............•......... 06, 5
AuxiliAIlY STAIlT SYSTEM ........................................... 06,5
120,Yoh SYSTEM ..................................................... 06,6
POWEll CONVEIlTEIl ................................................• 06,6
GllouNd FAulT Cillcuir INTElllluPTEIl (GFCI)................. 06-7
GENEIlATOIl .......................................................... 06,8
GENEIlATOIl FUEl SuppIY .......................................... 06,8
GENEIlATOIl OpEIlATiONS ........................................... 06,8
GENEIlATOIl OpEIlATiNq SAfETY PIlECAUTioNS .................. 06,9
ElECTRONic CliMATE CONTROl SYSTEM ...........................06,11
ElEcTRicAl WiRiNG DiAGRAMS ..................................... 06, 11
MOTOR HOME FUSES ANd CiRCUir BREAkERS ................... 06, 12
07 LP GAS SYSTEM ......................... 07 ... 1
LP GAS SAfETY PRECAUTioNS ........................................ 07 ,2
SYSTEM COMpONENTS ................................................. 07,4
HOsEs ........................•........................................ 07,4
LP GAS REquLAToll ....•............................................ 07,4
USiNG LP GAS SYSTEM AT Low TEMPERATURES ................... 07,5
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FilliNG LP GAS TANks ................................................ 07-7
LP GAS SYSTEM LEAk ChEcks ...................................... 07-7
LP LEAk DETECTOR .................................................... 07-B
liGhTiNG LP GAS AppliANCES .......................................07-9
08 AppliANCES .............................. 08, 1
WATER HEATER ........................................................ ..OB-l
WATER HEATER BypASS VALvE .................................... OB-2
REfRiGERATOR .......................................................... . OB- 2
FURNACE ................. ................................................ OB-~
RANGE ................................................................... OB-4
RANGE ExhAUST Hood ............................................... .OBA
AiR CONdiTioNER(S) .................................................. OB-~
DUAL AiR CONdiTiONERs .......................................... OB-5
,
ENTERTAiNMENT EQuipMENT ........................................... OB-6
120-Volr VCR (opTioNAl) ...................................... OB-6
120/12- Voir TELEvisioNs (opTioNAL bEdROOM) ............. OB- 6
VidEo SWiTChER ............................................... ........ OB-6
TV ANTENNA ........................................................... . OB-7
SATElLiTE Dish ANTENNA (opTioNAL) ................................ OB-7
TV ANd RAdio INTERfERENCE ........................................ OB-B
MiscElLANEOUS AppLiANCES .......................................... OB-9
09 MAi NTENANCE ............................ 09, 1
EXTERioR ................................................................ 09-1
STAiNS .....................................................•.......... 09-2
WiNdows, DOORS, VENTS ANd Locks .......................... 09-~
RubbER Roof SYSTEM ................................................ 09-~
CIEANiNq .............................................................09- ~
CARE .................................................................. 09-4
SEALANT RENEWAL ...................................................... 09-4
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DOOR, WiNdow, Roof COMPONENT
ANd MoidiNq RESEAiiNq ...•...................................•..09-5
INTERioR ...••....•••..•••...••.....••...••....••...••......•...••...•....09-6,
FAbRics ...............................................................09-6
CORiAfViP Top CARE ................................................09-6
LAMiNATE Top CARE ...........•...................................09-6
WAlls ANd CEiliNq PANEiS ........................................ 09-7
ATTACHiNq ACCESSORiES TO YOUR MOTOR HOME .............. 09-7
BATHTUb ANd PlAsTic SHOWER STAll ............................09-8
FioORS ANd CARpETiNq ..................................•.........09-8
Wood FioOR ........................................................ 09-8
ENqiNE ACCESS ..................................•..............,.... 09-9
EXTERioR SEAlANTS .....•....•....••....••.........•••...••..•..••..•09-1 0
GENERATOR FilTERS •....••.....•...•••..••.....••....•..•..••...••..•09-1 0
TAG AxlE SySTEM .•.••....•••...••...•••....••...•••...••....•.....••. 09 -10
LAMps ANd Bulbs ...••...••....•••...••....••...••....•.....••..•••• 09-II
MAiNTENANCE CIiECklisT. ..••...••.....••..•••...•••...••....•....•• 09 -I I
TRAilER HiTCIi CONNECTOR WiRiNG ...•.....•....••....••..••••... 09-12
MAiNTENANCE CIiART .•.•••...••....•.....•....••....••....••...•.•.. 09 -I ~
10 STORAGE .................................. 10 ... 1
STORAGE CIiECklisTS ..••....••...••....••...•.....•••...••....••...••.. I0-1
SIiORT-TERM STORAGE (LESS TIiAN 60 dAYS) .•......•....••.....• 10-1
LONG-TERM STORAGE (OVER 60 dAYs) ........................... IO-~
WiNTERiZATiON ••....•..........••....••..•••....••....•.....•...•.••...• 10-5
WATER SYSTEM WiNTERiziNq ......................................I 0- 5
REACTivATiNG TIiE MOTOR HOME AfrER STORAGE. •.•....•...•••.. I 0-9
GlOSSARY
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the grow-
ing family
of motor home owners. Thank you for choosing a
Fleetwood motor home!
Your motor home has been designed to provide you with
years of carefree, pleasant traveling and vacationing. Your
motor home conforms with, or exceeds, the American
National Standards Institute A119.2, CSA Standard Z-240
(units built for Canada), applicable Federal or Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and applicable
Environmental Protection Agency and California Air
Resources Board regulations. These standards establish the
plumbing, heating, electrical and other requirements for
quality and safety. The seal attached just outside the entry
door indicates compliance with
ANSI or CSA standards.
Like all finely crafted equipment, your motor home will
require care and regular maintenance in order
to deliver max-
imum value and performance. The dealer will give you basic
operating and maintenance instructions; however, supplement
this by reading all instructional material furnished with the
motor home in the Owner's Information Package and
Chassis Operator's Manual. This information outlines
important areas
of maintenance and provides a maintenance
schedule for you to follow for safe, trouble free service from
your motor home. Study these instructions carefully before
you operate the motor home for the first time. 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.
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NOTE
This manual describes
many features
of your
motorhome and includes
instructions for its
use.
This manual, including
photographs and illustra-
tions, is
of a general
nature
only. Some equip-
ment and features
described
or shown in
this . manual may be
optional. Because of
the
continuous program of
product improvement
conducted by Fleetwood,
it
is possible that recent
product changes maynot
be included.
The instruc-
tions iilcluded
in this
manualare intended as a
guide, and in no way
extend the responsibili-
ties
of the manufacturing
subsidiary, parent com-
pany
or affiliates beyond
the standard written war-
ranty as presented in this
manual.
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INTROduCTioN
In this manual, statements preceded by the following sym-
bols and words are
of special significance:
AI WARNING I
means that there is the possibility of personal injury to your-
self and others.
AI CAUTION I
means that there is the possibility of damage to the vehicle.
til NOTE
indicates points of particular interest for more efficient and
convenient operation.
Please pay close attention to these symbols and statements
while you read this manual.
If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance,
or service, please contact your dealer. Your dealer's Service
or Sales Department will handle any normal problems which
might occur.
Your motor home is covered by one
of the most comprehen-
sive warranty programs in the
RV industry. Please refer to
the warranty in the front of this manual. It explains your
rights and obligations, as well as the rights and obligations
of
the dealer and manufacturer. Please read this section careful-
ly. You will be better informed in case you have a warranty-
related problem, and your dealer will be better able to get
you on the road again. If you have any questions about the
warranty or what it does or does not cover, please contact
your dealer.
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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 orpermanent occu-
pancy may lead
to pre-
mature deterioration
of
interior finishes, fabrics,
carpeting, drapes, and
appliances and fixtures.
Damage
or deterioration
due
to long term occu-
pancy is not considered
normal, and will under
the terms of the warranty
constitute misuse,
a/:iuse,
or neglect, thereby
reducing your warranty
protection. Before con-
sidering this motor home
for long term occupancy
consult
the relevant sec-
tions
in this manual.
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The materials in your Owner's Information Package contain
warranty information and operating instructions on the vari-
0us appliances and components in your motor home.
Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled
out and mailed as soon as possible after you take delivery
of
your motor home. If you do not have operating instructions
for a particular appliance, contact your dealer.
You will receive an Ownercare Card approximately 3-4
weeks after delivery
of your new motor home. This plastic
card is imprinted with your name, the motor home serial
number, and manufacturing subsidiary location,
If your
motor home ever needs warranty service, present this card
to
the dealer.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-
ment. Your dealer is responsible for performing a complete
predelivery inspection
of the chassis and all motor home
components as specified in the predelivery checklists sup-
plied by the motor home and chassis manufacturers.
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 procedure, the dealer
is responsible for road testing the motor home, noting and
correcting any steering problems before delivery.
Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not be responsible for
front end alignment after this predelivery inspection is
done.
You should return your motor home to the selling dealer for
warranty service.
If this is not possible, you may contact any
other authorized Fleetwood motor home dealer. The service
department at any
of the locations listed at the back of this
manual can help you find a dealer in your area.
If you have a warranty or service concern about the chassis
portion
of your vehicle please be aware that you may go
directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service. This may
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save you time and effort as the chassis warranty is adminis-
tered by the chassis manufacturer. Consult your area phone
directory for an authorized dealer and make arrangements
with their service department.
If you are unsure if the con-
cern is chassis related, feel free to contact your Fleetwood
dealer to assist you.
If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with the
manager and/or owner of the dealership.
Give the dealer an
opportunity to help the service department resolve the mat-
ter for you.
2. If a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satis-
faction by your local dealer, contact the manufacturing sub-
sidiary service center. The locations are listed in this manu-
al. Please contact the one nearest you.
3. If the combined efforts of your dealer and the factory repre-
sentative still haven't helped you, please send a letter
describing the circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Motor Home Division -Service
PO Box 7638
Riverside, CA 92513-7638
Please include the brand name and serial number of your
motor home. The serial number is located on the Identifica-
tion tag next to the entry door.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use this toll-free
telephone number:
[phone]
There may be times when your motor home will need repairs
or parts while you are on the road.
If your motor home is
repaired by a non-authorized repair facility (non-Fleetwood
dealer), be sure to save receipts and especially any parts that
are replaced. These parts will usually have to be returned to
your dealer before you can be reimbursed for their cost.
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