Fleetwood Tioga 1981 User manual

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TIOGA
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INTRODUCTION
.Welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the grow-
ing family of motor home owners. We sincerely thank you
for chopsing our product.
Your motor home 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 a guide
to operating procedures so that you can
obtain optimum performance from those features. 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 outlines
the important areas of maintenance and provides a mainten-
ance schedule tliat you should follow to assure safe, trouble-free
service from your motor home. Study these instructions care-
fully. A good working knowledge
of your motor home and
how
to care for it will help you enjoy many miles of
recreational pleasure.
Your motor home has been designed
to conform with, or
exceed the American National Standards Institute A119.2,
ANSI/NFPA 501C, Canadian CSA Standard Z-240
(Canadian-built, or units built for Canada), and/or applicable
.lliotor home 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.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before ship-
ment. It is the duty of your dealer to inspect the motor home
and
to prepare it for you during the predelivery phase of the
sale. He will instruct you in its basic use; however, this should
be supplemented by your reading
all instructional material
furnished with the motor home.
If, after taking delivery of
your new motor home, yo,u 'feel it requires additional
conditioning
or adjustment, please return it to your dealer
as 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 service
or sales department will
promptly handle any normal problem which might occur.
Customer service is.of utmost importance
to your dealer,
as well as to the manufacturer. If, for some reason, a
problem
is not handled to your satisfaction, we'make the
following suggestions: -
1. Discuss any warranty-related problems directly with
the General Manager or the Owner
of the dealership,
giving him an opportunity to help his service depart-
ment resolve the matter for you.
2. Should a problem arise that cannot be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the
factory service supervisor. The back page of this
manual has a factory listing. Please contact the one
'1earest you.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This instructional manual is of general nature
only. Because of the continuous program of
product improvement conducted by Fleet-
wood, 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
intended
as a guide, and in no respect extend
the responsibilities
of Fleetwood Enterprises
Inc., or its subsidiaries beyond the standard
written warranty
as presented in this manual.
3. If these efforts have not satisfactorily solved your
problem, please send a letter describing the
circumstances to: Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.,
P.O; Box 7300, Riverside, California 92523.
Please include the brand name and serial number
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of your motor home.
4. If you wish to call for assistance, please use these
toll free telephone numbers:
From California: (800)
4424804
From Outside California: (800) 8544755
Thank you for choosing our product. Your dealer and we,
the manufacturer, will continually strive to merit your
confidence.
In this manual, statements preceded by the
following words are
of special significance:
"WARN ING" means that there is the pos·
sibility of personal injury to
yourself and others.
"CAUTION" means that there is the pos·
sibility of damage to the
vehicle.
"NOTE" indicates points of particular
interest for more efficient
and convenient
openl~ion.
Please pay close attention to these statements
while you read this manual.
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NOTICE
NOTE: Some equipment and features described or shown in
this manual may be optional at extra cost.
Your selling dealer
is responsible for performing a
complete predelivery inspection of the chassis and
all
motor home components as specified in the predelivery
checklists supplied by Fleetwood and the chassis
manufacturer. You should receive a copy
of these
completed checklists from your dealer when your
motor home
is delivered to you.
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 performance problems before
delivery
to the retail customer.
Therefore, Fleetwood and its subsidiaries
will not be
responsible for front end alignment after this required
predelivery inspection
is made.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PLANNING AND PREPARATION .................... 1
VEHICLE LOAD WEIGHING CAPACITY ......•....... 5
READY TO LEAVE •.•....•••..•........•.•.•....• 6
Starting
and Warm.up .......•...•...•.•........... 6
Safety Belts .•.............•..........•......... 6
ON THE ROAD •...•.....•.. , ..... '" ... " ....... 7
Driving and Parking ....................•.•...•.•. 7
Miscellaneous Safety Tips
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Overheating ............. ' ....................... 8
Windshield Defrost -Comfort Control ............... 8
12-Volt Fuse Replacement ........................ 8
Changing a Tire
.......................•...•..... 8
Emergency
Start System (Optional) .......•......... 8
SERViCiNG
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Motor Home Chassis Operator's Manual ............. 10
Battery Service .........••..................... 10
Generator Power Plant System Service •............. 10
Automotive Air Conditioner (Optional) ............. 10
INTERIOR AND FURNiSHINGS .................... 12
Swing·Down Dinette Table ....................•.. 11
Pedestal Dinette Tables ...................•...... 11
Pull-Out (Gaucho) Beds ..... ' ..................... 11
Storage ....................•................. 11
Condensation and Ventilation ................•.... 12
PLUMBING ..........••..... , ..•................ 13
Fresh Water
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External Water Supply ••......•..•.............. 13
Filling Fresh Water Supply
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Troubleshooting Water System- ••.... , ....•........ 14
Sanitizing Water
Tank. : ...•........•...•....•... 14
Waste·Water System ..•..•..•..•..•............. 15
Waste-Water Draining .........••..........•..... 15
Do's ancl bon'ts • Waste Tanks •...........••...•.. 16
Winterizing the Water System .........•..•..•..... 16
Winter Storage Checklist ...•.•.........•••....... 16
ELECTRICAL. •....... , ..... , ..... , ............. 18
115·Volt System Power Cord ..................... 18
12·Volt System ...... , ......•.... , ........... , .18
115-Volt AC to 12-Volt DC Converter .............. 18
Fuses ......................... ' ............... 19
Auxiliary 12-Volt Battery .... , ................... 19
Auxiliary Generator Power Plant (Optional) .......... 19
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SySTEM .•........... 21
Using Your LP Gas System at Low Temperatures ...... 21
Operation of LP Gas System ...............•...... 21
Filling the LP Gas Tanks .•....................... 22
LP Gas System Leak Checks .........•...••....•.. 22
APPLIANCES ..•......•............•..•......... 23
LP Gas Appliances ...........•.....•..•......... 23
Roof Air Conditioner (Optional) ..........•........ 24

MAINTENANCE •••.••••• , •••••••.••..••....•••.• 25
Interior Cleaning •••••.•.. ; ...••.••.•••••••.••.• 25
Windows
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Locksets and Latches ••••••••••.••••••••.••••••• 26
Plumbing •••••••••••••••.••••.•••••••••••••••• 26
Exterior
Care •••••••••••••••••••••.•••••••••••• 27
Fire Safety
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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, Induellng the stt\lctu~. plumbing, h .. ,lnll .nd mctricalayltMtS. and ,II tPP/1.nces.nd ~ulpmtnl inltlll~ by
the manufactutlr. It WIIrnnW<i under notmll UM to be 1m from INInu"cturing dtr.cuIn rTIIttri.1 or worktr\lnship, '
The MlTlnty extends to the tim m.1I purchlStr and hit tnnsfe,...h) end begins on the dati of original flt.1I cMllwrv or the date tM
motor home Is flnl pJlCtd into service 1$' rental, cotnl'tMlrd.1 or demonstrator unit (whiehtwr occurs firuJ. The _lTInty .xt~ds for I
period of one year from suCh dati or until the unit has rec:elwd 15.000 totll miles of use as determined by the mUng! shown on the
odometer (wfllcbtwr OCQJrs firstl. Written notice of defecu must be Vivtn to the SlUing cII-'er or the manufacturer not I.ttt tlnn ttn
(10) cllyl.f~r the expirltlon of the appIICIbI. Wlrranty period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The OONnIr h responsible for normal maintlnance as dHcribed In the Owner's Manual: howewr, minotadJustmlnts lIuch. adjustments
to thl interior or Imrior dOOR, LP l"IgUiltor prnau,.. cabinet Iltchft, TV .nt.nN control, ItC,) will be perforTnftl by thl du,l., during
the fint 90 dlVI of Wlrranty COVIr.ge. Therelfler, such"actJustments .re the responllbility of the owner .. nonNiI rTIIinttMnCII unless
reQUired •• direct mult of rePlir or I'IpilcelT'llnt of • defective part UnMt thil Wlf'I'Inty.
If. probllm ooeun which the owner belilwlls co .... red by this Wlf'I'Inty. the owner .hlll contact the SELLING DEALER, or other
.uthoriHd diller, giving him suffident infortnltlon to 1'1$01 .... the INntr. The ownlr .hlll deliver the motor home to 1M DEALER or
rNlnuflcturlng plentlOCItlon for WIItr.nty "Mce.
DEALER'S OBLIGATIONS
Bv IgI"HlT'llnt with the manuflCturer, the de.kr Is obll9lted to rTIIlnttin the motor home prior to reullllle, to perlonn. detailed pre-
delivery Inspection
Ifld to repelr or ltPIace .nv patti MOIIUrY to correet defects in mlteria' or workrTllnship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If
the cltal., is unable or unwilling to rHOt .... problem which the owner is convinced is covered by the Mrnnty, ttl ihould contact the
MANUFACTURING PLANT It the eddrns listed below and provide the manufacturer with a description in writing of the problem and
Ittempts made to rtsOIw it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLtCiATIONS
Upon I'lceiPt
of notice of ~~~aim, where the deller was unable Of unwil11ng to molve the probIem,the manufacturing plant will f1PoIir
or rep!.CII Inv perts nect$Slry to comet deftct11n materil' or workrnenship, or will like otbtr appI'oprilte .etion as may be requll'ld.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
If the rePfHlnlltiYH of the rnenuflCturing pI'"t Ire unlble to resolve the probiem Ind the owner Is convinced thlt it is cowred by the
WIIrranty, the 0WMf should ClIi the toll·free number listed below to describe the prOblem and the att.mpts mede to motw 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. ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE MOTOR HOME;
3. NORMAL DETERIORATION DUE TO WEAR OR EXPOSURE. SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES, CARP.ET
WEAR,ETC.
04. NORMAL MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICE ITEM~,SUCH AS LIGHTBULBS. 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,INCONVEN·
IENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOSS OF USE, TOWING CHARGES. BUS
FARES. CAR RENTAL,INCIOENTALCHARGES
SUCH AS TELEP':'ONE CALLS OR HOTEL. BILLS. OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONIIQUENTIAL 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 ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE
TOSTATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY UNDERTAKING. REPRESENTATION OR WA-RRANTY MADE BY ANY
. DEALER OR OTHER PERSON BEYOND THOSE EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH IN THfS WARRANTY.
Brand Name __________________ Model _________ Serlat No. ________ _
MANUFACTURING PLANT: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer AffJirs Department
Fleetwood
Enterpri"s. Inc.
P.O. Box 7300
Riverside. California 92523
From California: (800) 4424804
From Outside of California: (800) 8544755

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Refrigerator vent
Storage compartment
Furnace vents
Refrigerator service
door
Range hood vent
Holding tanks and valves
City water connection
Electric cord storage
Gasoline tank fill
Fresh water tank fill
Water heater service
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1. Hood Support
2. Engine Service Hood
3. Transmission and Dipstick and Filler Gap
4. Radiator Cap
5. Brake Cylinder Resivoirs
6. Engine Oil Filler Cap
7. Coolant Recovery Reservoir
8. Windshield
Washer Reservoir
9. Main Battery
WARNING
TURN OFF LP GAS MAIN VALVE IN OR-
DER TO EXTINGUISH ALL PILOT LIGHTS
BEFORE FILLING GASOLINE TANKS.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
Plan your trip and organize all preparations before you leave.
Proper preparation is the key to getting the most enjoy-
ment from vour motor home.
Plan your route carefully. Consult maps an,d guidebooks.
Become
aWare oeforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.
BE SURE ALL EQUIPMENT IS SERVICED AND READY
FOR TRAV,EL. Check the following items:
a. Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase
oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master cylinder brake fluid-
Electrolyte level of main and auxiliary batteries
Windshield washer reservoir
level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for
road damage, then inflate to the proper pressures as re-
commended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check
spare tire pressure. In usin~ your Chassis Operator's
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Manual, note that tire pressures are given for cold tires
used under normal driving and load
conditions.
c. Check oil
level in the generator power plant (if
installed). Refer
to instructions and maintenance manual
provided by the generator manufacturer for other pre-
use service requirements applicable to this equipment.
Check
that extra oil and other service supplies are pro-
vided for the generator power plant if the motor home
is to be used for extended periods.
d. Check
that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are pro·
perly stowed. NOTE: The chassis
lug wrench may not
. fit the spare tire bolts. Be sure you have the proper
siZll wrench to remove the spare tire.
e. Check
that the 115-volt power cord is properly stowed
in its compartment. A power supply cord adapter will be
required
in some camping areas. Be sure to use adapters
which provide proper electrical ground.
-T. Check that a serviceable fire extinguisher is secured in
the mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
NOTE: Be sure the\veight of passengers, equipment,
and supplies does not cause
your motor home
to exceed axle loads and overall vehicle loads
for which it was designed. If in doubt, weigh
the vehicle at a public scale. See paragraph
on "WEIGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as
garden-hose type approved for 125 psi) are on-board.
i. l'iII fresh water tank, if required. (Refer to Plumbing
Section.)
j. Start refrigerator a day ahead oftime. Refrigerator will
stay cold for several hours after being turned OFF
while traveling. Be sure to relight it when parked at
your campsite.
Check
to see that drain-line cap and holding-tank knife
valve(s) are closed and secured. Add a holding-tank chemical
to a few gallons of water in your body-waste holding tank.
(Refer
to Plumbing Section.)· '
Check all headlights, stop lights, running lights, turn
signals and mirrors.
Put !hotor home contents
in "travel condition".
a. Secure any loose objects which could shift while
traveling.
b. Secure refrigerator contents (place lids on all containers
holding liquids, for example) then secure locking latch
on refrigerator door.
c.
Be sure all cabinets have the contents secured and the
doors latched.
d.
Be sure all exterior doors are closed and locked.
Adjust the driver's seat to the most comfortable position,
then adjust the side-view mirrors for maximum visibility.

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1. Headlight switch
2. Speedometer, odometer
3. Fuel, temperature gauges and
turn signal indicators
4. Shift selector
5. Ammeter
6.
Oi Ipressure gauge
7. Radio sound system
8. Fuse block
9. Turn signal, cruise control
lever
·10. Parking brake
11. Windshield wiper/washer
12. Emergency flasher
13. Ignition switch
14. Dimmer switch
15. Accelerator pedal
16. Heater control
17. Cigarette lighter
18. Air conditioner control
.19. Heater/air conditioner vents
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Fill the fuel tank. Your motor home is designed to use only
the fuel recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual.
Fill the liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel tank(s) if required.
Check for spare fuses of every size used in
the vehicle. (See
Electrical System. & Owner's Information Kit.)
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Take the time before leaving to become familiar with the
instrument control panel and the operation of all items in
the driver compartment. Dodge instrument panel shown. For
others, see Chassis Operator's Manual. Check all instrument
controls including wiper control, windshield washer, lighter,
emergency start (optional), heater/defroster blower control,
and the air conditioner blower/temperature controls (optional).
Also located on
the dash is the optional sound system. The
cruise control (optional)
is located on the turn indicator
handle. The emergency flasher control is located on the
right side of the steering column. Refer to the Chassis
Operator's Manual
or individual instructions from equipment
manufacturers for operation of equipment, both standard
and optional.

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Keep the Chassis Operator's Manual (provided in your
Owner's Information Kit) in the glove compartment. It
contains valuable reference information.
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WARNING
EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR GVWR OF
YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UN·
DESIRABLE HANDLING CHARACTER·
ISTICS AND MAY CREATE A SAFETY
HAZARD. MODIFICATION OF YOUR
VEHICLE BY ADDITION OF RACKS NOT
SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CARRY ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT OR
VEHICLES IS NOT RECOMMENDED, MAY·
CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD AND MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
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VEHICLE LOAD
WEIGHING CAPACITY
Your motor home is designed to carry the loads defined by
the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) shown on the certification tag posted
on the driver's door jamb. These ratings are for a fully·
loaded vehicle including passengers and normal belongings.
Periodically weigh the fully·loaded motor·home at a public
scale. The following procedure is suggested, although
any method recommended by the scale operator which
correctly determines axle loads
is acceptable. During
all measurements, it is important that the vehicle be
kept as level as possible.
1. Run the.front wheels onto the scale platform
and obtain a reading. (This first value
is the front
axle Gross Axle Weight.)
2. Next, place
the entire vehicle (both axles) on the
scale and obtain a reading. (This second value is
Gross Vehicle Weight.)
3. Drive forward until only
the rear axle is on the
platform and obtain a reading. (This third reading
is rear axle Gross Axle Weight.)
4. Compare reading 2 with the GVWR of your vehicle.
If this reading exceeds the GVWR rating, it will be
necessary
to reduce 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 certification tag. If either
exceeds the GAWR for the axle, redistribute enough
equipment from
front to back or back to front to
ensure that loads on front and rear axles are within
the required limit.
Check vehicle weight periodically to obtain optimum mileage
from tires
and improve handling. Tires should always be
inflated as recommended in the ChaSsis Manufacturer's
Instructions.'See your Chassis Operator's Manual.
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WARNING
USE SEAT BELTS WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS IN MOTION. DO NOT OCCUpy SEATS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPEDWITH BELTS.
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 th
parking brake needs adjustment, see
the Chassis
Operator's Manual for adjustment instructions.
SAFETY BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your vehicle ..
Belts should be fastened while your 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.
All riders should be furnished with and use seat belts
while the vehicle is in motion. Seats which are not
equipped with safety belts should not be occupied
while vehicle is in motion and will be labeled: "THIS
SEAT NOTTO BE OCCUPIED WHILE VEHICLE IS
IN MOTION."
PASSENGERS SHOULD
NOT BE ALLOWED TO
RIDE
IN THE CAB·OVER BED AREA.
Safety belts are adjusted
in' the following manner: To lengthen
the belt, tip the buckle at right angles to the belt. Holding the
buckle
in this position permits the belt to slide through. Pull on
the buckle until the desired length is obtained. To fasten the
belts, make sure the belts are not twisted, then push the tongue
end
of one belt into the bUCKle of the mating belt. Be sure it go·
in all the way and that it latches. Tighten by pulling the loose
end of the belt while holding the buckle. Adjust the belt
as Iowan the abdomen and as snug as comfort will allow for
greatest safety. Never use a belt for more
than one person at
a time.
NOTE:
If your belts have been equipped with retractors, be
sure belt
is pulled all the way out of retractor.
To release the belt, depress the button
in the center of the buck
and slide
the tongue out of the buckle.

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ON THE ROAD
DRIVING AND PARKING
'Once you become accustomed to the feel of the controls and
the reference points from1he driver's seat, you will find driving
the motor home comparable to driving your family car. Become
familiar with
the position of the motor home in traffic, and be
cautious when driving
to allow for the length and width
of the vehicle. Always allow extra room to corner, change
lanes and pass. Learn
to use the side mirrors to view the road behind.
Check them often
as a reference to keep a good road/lane
position.
Drive with consideration on
the highway, observing all applicable
speed and-safety regulations. The best cruising speed for
your
motor home will varv with road and weather conditions.
Gusting side·wind conditions may require a reduction
in
speed. Remember-that highter speeds may result in a sharp
increase
in fuel consumption.
Driving on winding
or mountain roads is not difficult if done
with reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle speeds when
ascending
or descending hills and always operate in the proper
transmission range. Downshift ascending on hills to avoid
overheating or undue engine loads. Downshift when
de·
scending grades. Engine braking power will help control
vehicle speed, and
will help avoid overheating the brakes.
Allow for
the extra height of your motor home and avoid
areas having low overhead clearance. Check for low·hanging
tree branches or other obstructions whenever you drive or park.
Avoid low roofs when pulling
in for service. This may be
particularly important if you drive with
the overhead vents
open
or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air
conditioner, a roof rack
or CB anteQna.
When parking parallel, be sure
to allow for poles or ob-
structions near the curb, as the front and rear portions of
the motor home swing wider than an automobile. When park·
ing on an indine, turn the front wheels into the curb in the
direction of the roll to aid the parking brake. Always shift
the transmission to PARK (P) when parking, and apply the
parking brake.
MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS
• When backing the
motor home, have a~ person stand to
the rear on the driver's side, if possible, to guide you.
• Before departing on a trip, check your routes. Remember,
some tunnels prohibit motorhomes with
LP gas systems.
• While traveling, make sure all occupants use their seatbelts.
-While traveling, make sure all doors are closed and that
cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are secure.
• Instruct your family on whatlCFtrcr'in case of fire, and
hold fire drills periodically.
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy. Two would be better ..
one
in front, the other toward the rear.
• Install a battery operated smoke detector.
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LOOSENING THE REAR LUG BOLTS MAY
RELEASE BOTH OUTSIDE AND INSIDE
WHEELS.
DO NOT ATTEPTTO REMOVE
LUGS WITHOUT HAVING A JACK IN
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• Keep a weil stocked first aid kit handy.
• Keep a tool box handy ..
• Check tires often while traveling. Inside rear duals should
receive special attention, as these tires may go flat and not
be noticed. Running a flat on an inside dual could lead to
a tire fire that would be extremely difficult to extinguish.
Make it a habit
to check tire pressures before each trip,
and when refueling
give each tire a sharp rap on the tread
surface with a piece
of pipe or simil.ar object. Properly
infalted tires produce a
"bung" sound when rapped. If the
tire is flat, the sound will be a dull "thud".
OVERHEATING
The engine and cooling system on your vehicle shou Id be
operated and serviced
as recommended in your Chassis
Operator's Manual.
WINDSHIELD DEFROST -COMFORT CONTROL
During winter months, it is important to keep the wind·
shield clear and keep the passenger compartment at
a comfortable temperature while on the road. This can be
done by use of the proper combination
of heater and
defroster controls.
12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENT
If part of your vehicle electrical system should fail while
on
the road, check the replacement circuit fuses located
in the automotive circuit. These are automotive-type fuses
available at most service stations. Refer
to the ELECTRICAL
section for information on living area 12-volt fuses.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with premiumijrade truck
tires. Under normal circumstances and with proper mainten·
ance, you should receive thousands of miles of trouble·
free service. '
If you have a flat tire, see your Chassis Operator's Manual
for tire changing insturctions. Remember
that your motor
home is extremely heavy. The wheel lugs are tightened
to 480 -500 foot·pounds. and are very difficult to remove.
Each tire and wheel weighs
about 90 pounds and is
difficult to handle. Whenever possible, obtain road service.
Attempt to change tires yourself under emergency conditions
only. .
EMERGENCY START SYSTEM (Optional)
An optional Emergency Start System may be installed in
your motor home. This permits using auxiliary battery power
to aid in starting the motor home engine if the vehicle battery
has discharged.
When this occurs (indicated by one or more clicking sounds
when
the key is turned to the START position), use the
Emergency Start System
as follows:

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NOTE: Shift the transmission to Park (P) and apply the parking
brake.
1. Press down and hold the Emergency Start switch.
2. Turn
the key to start engine in normal manner.
Hold EMERGENCY START
button down until
engine
is running and the ALTERNATOR indicator
on
the instrument panel shows that the engine is
charging the battery.
3. Release EMERGENCY START
button and operate
motor home
in a normal manner.
When operating properly,
your vehicle alternator will be able
to handle normal vehicle driving requirements and also recharge
the battery (or batteries)
in a reasonable time when on the road.

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CAUTION
THE AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
PLACES AN ADDITIONAL LOAD ON
THE VEHICLE'S COOLING SYSTEM. IF
ENGINE RUNS ABNORMALLY HOT,
SHUT OFF AIR CONDITIONER UNTIL
ENGINE COOLS DOWN.
SERVICING
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to your Chassis Operator's Manual for information on
chassis service recommendations.
Have the coolant, the battery electrolyte, and the engine
oil levels checked each time when refueling.
NOTE: Proper engine servicing and record of servicing
may be mandatory
to ensure chassis warranty
protection. Follow
the manufacturer's instructions
on periodic maintenance checks.
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery
Your motor home
has a 12·volt automotive battery located
under
the front hood. This battery provides power for all
vehicle requirements, including the radio andlor tape deck.
Have this battery serviced when fueling or servicing other
vehicle systems.
Auxiliary Battery
There
is an auxiliary 12-volt battery to provide living-area
power requirements. Service this battery when fueling or
servicing other vehicle systems. In most models the auxiliary
battery
will be located beneath the entry stepwell accessible
through
the entry door. '
When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will be able
to handle normal vehicle driving requirements and also re-
charge the battery (or batteries) in a reasonable time when on
the road.
NOTE: Some motor home'models have the auxiliary
battery located in a sidewall compartment, accessible
from
the outside.
GENSRATOR POWER PLANT SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator power plant service, recommended by the generator
manufacturer, should be performed
at an authorized service
center (listed
in the material provided in your Owner's
Information Kit). Routine
or emergency service, such as adding
oil, changing filters
or replacing spark plugs, could be accomplis!
ed at auto service center, but must be done in accordance
with
the service instructions specified by the generator manu-
facturer.
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER (Optional)
Forspecific instructions, refer to the information provided by
the air conditioner manufacturer.

INTER~OR
AND
FURNISHINGS
SWING-DOWN DINETTE TABLE
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To convert a swing-down dinette table into a bed, proceed as
follows:
1_
2.
3.
4.
5.
Unsnap cushions.
Reach under table and foldJeg back by releasing leg
latch.
Raise front portion of table several inches
to disengage
inserts from wall plates.
Lower table
top into position to complete base for bed.
Slide seat and back cushion h,to place over bed area.
PEDESTAL DINETTE TABLES
To convert a pedestal-style dinette table into a bed, proceed
as follows:
1. Unsnap cushions.
2. Remove the
top by lifting the table evenly, at the
same time giving a gentle twist or rocking motion to
loosen the top of the pedestals.
3. Remove pedestals from their socket with a lifting,
taming motion (rocking the metal gently if necessary).
4. Siore pedestals
in any of the convenient compartments
or closets provided.
5. Place table top in position to.complete base for bed.
6. Slide seat and back cushion into place over bed area.
PULL-OUT (GAUCHO) BEDS
To convert a pull-out or Gaucho seat into a bed, proceed as
follows: '
1. Pull out the supporttray bV grasping the trim below
the outside of the cushion and pulling it outward like
a drawer.
2. Unsn~p the cushion backs where they are attached
to the rear panel. The cushions may have hidden
fasteners which require a pull of
the tab to release.
3. Slide
the lower cushion out. lay the back cushion
flat
to complete the bed.
STORAGE
Storage facilities on your motor home have been especially-
designed to remain secure while the vehicle is in motion.
Exterior compartments have key-operated locks.
The
LP gas compartment is required by fire:prevention
regulations
to be unlocked at all thiiCS. Interior drawers rest
in small notches or detents when closed; to open, lift slightly
to clear the detent. then pull open. For best results,
follow a few simple rules when stowing articles
in the motor
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1. Always keep tools and equipment stored in areas
where they
will not shift while traveling.
2. Wherever possible, place heavy articles
in storage
compartments which are low and between
the axles
for better weight distribution.
3.
Use a "packing" technique of the articles in a com-
partment to prevent shifting. If necessary, secure
articles with straps
to prevent movement.
4.
Be sure that containers holding liquids are capped
and cannot tip
or spill. When glass containers (or
dishes) are transported, secure them
well to protect
against accidental breakage.
5. Always lock latch on refrigerator door
before getting under way.
6. .Exterior storage compartments may
not be water-
tight in all climate conditions. Any articles which
could be damaged by water should be carried
inside
the motor home.
CONDENSATION AND VENTILATION
Moisture condensing on windows is a visable sign that there
is too muc~ moisture inside your motor home. This excessiv
high hum.idity can cause warp, rot, mildew, paint failure, anc
staining
of wood work or walls.
Moisture on windows shows
that you have a tightly con-
structed motor home. It also means that moisture released
into
the air by bathing, cooking, washing and other normal
living activities stays inside. Figures show that a family of
four can easily adddup to 150 pounds (330 Kg), or more
than 18 gallons (68
I), of water each week to the inside air.
This moisture must eventually escape.,
,
Humidity should be controlled to the point where little or
no condensation appears on the inside surface of the glass.
The best way to reduce moisture inside the motor home
iSito bring in fresh outside air·through ventilation. Use the
exhaust and vent fans to ventilate the inside to minimize
moisture build up when cooking, bathing
or washing.
Open doors, windows and ceiling vents several times a day.
• Recognize that the only way to stop condensation is to
reduce the moisture in the air in your motor home.
• Regularly bring in outside air through ventilation. Air
out rooms daily. Always use exhaust and vent fans when
cooking, bathing,
or washing.