Fleetwood TIOGA ARROW 1986 User manual

TIOGA
ARROW
BY FLEET1NCDO
1986

SAFETY REGULATIONS REGAROING lP GAS SYSTEMS
ANO lP GAS APPLIANCES
The manufacture. of th ,S re cre atIonal veh,cle IS leQul.ed to fUfntsh the f ollow -
,ng consumer ,nl ofrna\lon as pfov, ded by The N3tlonal Fire Prev enll on AS SOC HI-
tlon and the Ame lie an National Standards Inslllute.. Th e ,nl ormallon and warn
Ings found here may also be found in othe. se ctIo ns 01 th. s Owner's Ma nual.
Please see sect ions titled " lIqu id Petroleum Gas Syst em" and "Appliances" tor
o
lhe. sa fety and operat,ng ,nfo.mallon.
WARNING :
lP GAS C ONTAINERS SHALL NOT BE PlACED OR STORED INSIDE THE VEH IC LE lP GAS
CON TA I NERS ARE EQUlPPfD WITH SAFETY DEVICES WHICH RElIEVE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE BY DISCHARGI NG GAS TO THE ATMOSPHERE .
WARNING :
IT
IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKIN G APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING. COOKING
APPLIANCES NEED FRESH AIR FOR SAFE OPERATION . BEFORE OPERATION :
1. OPEN O VE RHEAD V ENT 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 AOEQUATE SUPPLY OF FRESH AIR FOR COM BUSTION . UNLIkE HOMES .
THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREA-
TIONAL V EH IC LE, AND PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING THE COOKING
APPLIANCES,S!
WilL AVOID DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPOR -
TANT THAT
COOKING APPliANCES NOT BE USED FOR COMFORT HEATIN G AS THE
DANGER OF ASPHYXIATION IS GREATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS USED FOR LONG
PERIODS OF TIME .
WARNING :
PORTABLE FUEL - BURNING EQUIPMENT. INCWOING WOOD AND CHARCOAL GRilLS AND
ST OV ES , SHALL NOT BE USED INSIDE THIS RECREATIONAL V EHICLE THE USE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT IN SIDE THE RECREATIONAL V EHICLE MAY CAUSE FIRES OR
ASP H YX IA TION
WA RNIN G:
DO NOT BRING OR STOR E LP GAS CONT AINERS _ GASOLINE , OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
lI0UlOS INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MA Y RESUL T.
A warning lab
el has been IOCited nelr the lP gas container This label reads: 00 NOT
FilL CONTAIN ER ,SI TO MORE THAN 80 PfRCENT OF CAPACITY .
Ovetfillinlil the
lP g as eo ntainer can result in uncontrolled ga s flow which ea n eaule lir e
or elplosion. A properly fijled eOll tlintl wiQ COOlain apjlfOllimately 80 percent of its volume
IS ~quid lP gas
The following label ha s been pI' ced in Ihe vehi~le nea r th e r .n ge . r eB
IF YOU SMELL GAS :
1. hllnguish any open lIam es. pilOt lights and an smoking mate.ials,
2. 00 not toueh electrical switche s.
3. Shut off t he ga s supply at tIM lank val'l'll(s) or gas supply eonnectlOn
4. Open doors and otner ve ntilating openings.
5 l eave the IreB unlil olio. clears
6. H awe the gls system checked Ind l ea kage source cOfTe ctltd before USing Igli n
LP gas regulato., must al wa ys be in statled with Ihe diap/'1rlgm 'I'IInt laelng downward
Regu ia lOls IIIaI are not in eompartmenTS have been equipped with a pr OT ective CO'I'IIf. Make
su re Ihat regulator vent laclls downward and the eovel ;s kepI in ptace to minimize ven!
blockage whi
ch could l esUIt in e ~c. ss i...e gas pressu.e c au si ng fire or e:o.piosion .

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Front End Alignment
PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Read the Book ..
Inspect and Maintain
Loadmg and Weight Distribution
Control of the Motor Hom e
MOTOR HOME LOADING
Determlnmg and Distributing
Your Motor Home Load
Loading Tips
Trailer Hitch es and Towing
Towmg Automobiles
READY TO LEAVE
Starting and Warmup
SafelY Bells
ON THE ROAD
Driving and Parkmg
Pa~kmg On A Grade With A Trailer
Miscellaneous Safety TIps
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
Overheating
12-Volt Fuse Replacement
Tires
Changing A Flat Tire
Towing
AuxIliary Start System
AutomotIVe Air Condilloner
SERVICE
Motor Home ChassIs Operator 's Manual
Battery ServICe.
GeneralOr Power Plant System Service
INTERIOR
AND FURNISHING
Storage ....
Dinette Conversions
Pull, oul Lounge Conversion
Emergency EXit Window
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy
Controlling MOisture Condensation
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LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
Fllimg
LP Gas Tanks
LP Gas Regulator
Using LP Gas System at L ow Temperatures
LP Gas System Leak Checks . .
Lighting LP Gas Appliances.
LP Gas Pr eca uti ons
PLUMBING
Fresh Wate r System
The Wate r Pump
The Monitor Panel
Troubleshooting the Fresh Wate r Sys tem
Water Pump Troubleshooting
The Waste Water System .
Wate r System Winte rizIng
ELECTRICAL SY STEM
Batteries
Power Converter
Auxiliary Battery
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Ground Fault Interrupter
EntertaInment Equipment
TV Antenna ..
Gener ator Power Plant
Electrical
System Wiring.
APPLIANCES
Water Heater
Furnace
Range
Range
Exhaust Hood
Air Cond Iti oner . .
RefrIgerator s
Smoke Detector.
MAINTENANCE
ExterIor
Sealant Renewal
In
tenor
MAINTENANCE
TRAVEl CHECK LIST
INDEX
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FULL ONE-YEAR/15,OOO MILE
r----WARRANTy-----,
FOR MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED BY SUBSIDIARIES OF flEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC .
SOlD IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
COVERAGE PROVIDED
'Iou. ne ..... molo' t>ome. IncludIng , he l,'UCtu.o), J)lumbl"ll ""al""11 and ele<:wcal IV'S!"'"' and ~ ap"" .nce • ....t eqUlpmem " .. IIDed by the
I nin"tacw'~,. IS ",."ao, .. <1 un!le. "" ' m~1 use 10 be ', ee '. om m~n"l.c""'no (\elects In m. ' ~"" '" wo' ~ m ... sh,p,
The w .. ".nIV exTends 10 the '''51 .e.ao! pUrch'Se< lind h'$ Iransl,reelsl and bell'ru 011 I IIe date 01 ""Q"'81 ret aIl dehvery o. The dale ,h., mo ' Or
hom<! IS \"51 placad ....." se,~oce .... ,.n .al. commerel~ o. <!ern(J(l$U.I Of unl' CWhlChever OCCUrS torsll Tho; ..... nan ty .. "ends 1 <)0" I peflod of
one Vell. I.om such diU, or "nUl the ....., II .... ece..ed 15.000 "'tal miles 0/ use as d<! •• rm,ned by tile moleltge <hoW" on ,"" oOo", .. 'e. Iwnoc_,
<KGu," '''sti. W t<tt on "" 'r Ce 01 det ec ts must two 1I",.,n to T hG .e lilng dule . 0' I ~e rn~nulac t,,, c. n<l1 I. te. ,1I~n len 1101 d "~S lIh... the e ~ PI •• "on
0' the "PIltOC~ble """In'" pe.ood.
OWNER S OBlIG",nONS
ll-. O "''''' ''S 'e500ns,1>Ie ' 0' _mal m.,n''''''''''CtI .. Oesc"bed H1 lhe Owne't Manual. __ '. "''''Of adjus,ments (wc~ n "" JuS'lnen .. to
• .,. ,nle'", 01 ute.ro, doo.s lP .~utelo' p.uou ... cabrnet,. lI cl-.S. TV anlenna con1lol e lC.) ", ~I be pe.lo.med by lhe deele. du.ong lhe fi.~t
90 (lav. 0 1 ... """ntv c",",,'age Tlle.uho . such ad ju stmenlS a.e the . upon.,bolrly of I ll<! o .... ne' •• notm.t ma ,nlena"". ""leu "QU"e Oa ••
Oore" .e .,,1t ot 'Cpa" 0' 'ep l "come "l 01 " d~I .C " v" pa't unde' thiS w" ".n .y .
II a p.obilm occu," ... ",",11 I'" 0"""' beh",""s '. COVO',ed by ' I'ros ",,,,,an'y ,he Owf\O' shall conlK' II-. SELLING OEAlER 0' 0''''' •• u'''''".eo
dule'. G'V I "U lI.m su H,c""nl .nto .ma, ,,,,, 1o ,e sol~ the ma"" n " 0"'"" ' Ihill del,ve. t he motOr ""_ 10 ,he OEAlER Of "' ..... ,.""""9 pI ....'
I OC~hOf' 1 0f wa " an ly ''' 'v'ce.
OEAlER
'S OBLIGATIONS
Bv ~9 . eemenl ..... 111 ,''' 'nanutactu 'e •. Ihe rl ea l ~. '. ob l 'ga ted to mJ lnl .,n t he mO I O, home P f1 0' 10 . et ",1n il!, 10 pe,to .m II de t.,lerl p.e(!el.ve.y
,n,,,,,,,I,on and
1o ,a~" Of , .. pI.~ .. any pans necessa.y 10 conecl defects on ",ale". 1 Of W'O'~",a".II.p
WtiEN TtiE DEALER OOES NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM
II lhor de_.." .. unable Of...-oIIong .O .......... a p<otMm wl'roch the owne •• s conv,nced IS covered by 'he ..... ".n IV <he ,houkt con t aci ,htt MANU F AC
TURING PlANT ~t tl-. addfl!SS I,ste(! below ana p,o>,o(!e ,he manufactu.e ... ,H,. dorsc"ph"n In "''''ong of the proble.n an(! at1 emp t~._ 1o
.esOI". ,t
MANUfACTURING PLA.n OBLIGATIONS
Upon
,e ce,p l 01 ""tre e 01 a c' .,m .......... 1"" de"le, was unable 0' un ... ,l tr"U 10 'UOIVfi ,I\e p. ot>klm. I"'" m.nu ' ac lu"f\{I plan' .... ,11 ,ep a" O. 'eplace
.nv pa . .. ",cessa ' y 10 cor.eCI del ""IS ,n , nale", 1o. "' o '~man .h l p 0' ""II ,ake othe, app.op" il •• etro" DS rna. b<r 'e q"rred
WtiOI lHE ,.."'NUFACTURING PlANT oaES NOT RE SO L VE TtiE Pfl081EM
I! lhe '''I''~~''''la'''',,' ot ''''' m""ufacl"trng plant at. ""ab lt 10 .esolve ,he p,oblem and ,tie ow r.e. IS conv,need 11I~1 I, '. cove'ed by th~ ",.".nly,
,.... o w "", sl'rOuid call . he 1 0M he.. """,be, hSle(! bel<> ... to duwllfl the ptoblem and lhe ' '' amp'' m<tOe to .esolve i\
W HAT IS NOT COVEREO BV THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANl'V DOES
NOl COVER
TtiE
AUTOMOTIVE SYS TEM II NCWDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN), TIR ES AND BATl EIl IES. WtilCH ARE COVER ED BY
THE SEPARAlE WARRANTIES OF TH E RESPECTIVE MANUFA CT URERS OF THESE COMPONENTS
2 DEFECTS CAuSEO BV OR RE LAT ED ro
'" ABUSE. MISUSE. NEGLIGENCE OR ACCIDENl
B FAIlURE TO COMPLY Wl lH INSTRUCTIONS CONT AIN ED IN l HE OW NER S MA NUA~
C. ALTERATION OR MOOIFICATION OF lHE M OTO Il HO ME;
J N OR MA L DETE IlIORATION DUE lO wEAR OR E)(POSURE SUCH AS FADING OF FABRICS OR DRAPES CARPET WEAR. E TC .
4 NORMAL MAINTENANCE ANO S ER VICE ITEMS S UCH AS LIGHT BULBS . FUSES, W IPER B LADES LUBR tCANTS. ET C
S. M OTOR 1'I0MES ON WI'IICH TH E ODOMElER RE ADI NG HAS BEEN AlTEREO
6. TRANSPORT ATION TO AND FRO M DEALE R OR MANUF AC TURIN G PLANT LOCATION lOSS OF TI ME IN CO NV EN IE NC£, CO MMER
CIAlLOSS LOSS OF USE. TO WING CHARGES. IIUS FARE S. CAR RENTAl, INCIDE NT AL CHARGES SUCH AS TE tE PtiONE CA L LS
OR H OTEL BillS. OR OT HER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENllAl DAMAGES
SOME STAlES
00 Nor A LLOW lH E E)(ClUSION OR llMIT"llOtj OF INCIOENTA.l OR CONS EQ U ENlIAl DA M MjES soT HE A60VE
LI MI TATIO N Oil E)( CLUSION M ""Y N OT APPL Y TO YOU
THIS WARRANTY GIV ES YOU SPECIFIC lEGAL RIGHTS , AND YOU MAV ALSO HA VE OTHER RIGI'ITS WHICI'I V"'RV FROloll SlATE TO SlATE
lHE IoII",NUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR "'NY UNDEFITAKING . REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY MAOE BV ANY DEALER OR OTHER
PERSON BEYOND TI'IOSE UPRESSlV SET FORTI'I IN TtilS WARRANTV
Brand Name _______ _ ____ _ _ __ _ _ Model ________ _ _ Seria) No. _________ _
CORPORATE HEAOOU AH) ER S
Consum",! Atta" 5- O cpan m ~ nl
F )O Clwood E nlE'. p 4t ~ e s I nc
PO Box 71 00
R IVIl !S l d.- , Ca ht o. rua 92 523
From Cahl o rnl" 1 800 ) 44 2- 4804
F. o n, 0\J151 0e ot California 180018b44 7 !:J 5

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the recreation al vehicle l if es tyle and the
growing family of motOr home owne r s. We since r ely
thank you for ch oosing our product.
Your motor home has been designed to provide you
with many yeats of carefree , pleasant tr aveling and
vacationing . This manual desc ribes ma ny f eatures of
your moto r home and provides a gu ide to operating
pr ocedures so that you can obtai n the best perfo r-
mance from those features. You r moto r home has
been designed to confo rm with. or exceed, th e
American National Stan d ards Institute A1 19.2. NF PA
501C, Canadian CSA Standard 2- 240 (Canadia n-bu ilt
or units built for Canada ). and app l icable moto r vehi-
cle standa rds. These standa rds est ablish the plumb-
ing. heating , electrical and other requirements fo r
quali
ty and safety. Compliance with these standards
is indicated
by the seal attached just ou tside the entry
door. This seal is the outward sign of internal qua lit y.
like all finely crafted equipment, you r motor home
will require care and regular maintenance in order to
retain its ma x imum performance characteristics. This
manual. along with the info r mation provided in your
Owner 's I nformation Kit and Chassis Ope r ator 's
Manual outlines important areas of maintenance and
provides a maintenance schedule that you should
follow to ensure safe, trouble -free service from you r
motor home. Study these instructions carefully . A
good working knowledge of your motor home and
how to care for It will help you enjoy many miles and
years of recreational living .
The motor home has been tho r oughly inspected
before s hipment . It is the duty of your dealer to
inspect the motor home and to prepare it fo r you dur-
ing the predelivery phase of the sa le.
YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSI BLE FOR PERFORM-
ING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
OF
THE CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR HOME COM-
PONENTS AS SPEC IFIED IN THE PREDELIVERY
CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED BY FLEETWOOD AND THE
CHASSIS MANUFACTURER. YOU SHOULD RECE I VE
A COPY OF THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM
YOUR DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS
DELIVERED TO YOu.
He will instruct you in its basic use ; howeve r, sup -
plement this instruction by reading all instructional
material furnished with the motor home. If , after taking
delivery of y our new motor home, you feel it requires
additional conditioning or adjustment , please return
it to your dealer as soon as pOSSible.
If y
ou ha ve any questions regarding operation,
main t enance , or service , please contact your dealer
immediatel y so he can assist you. Your dealer 's
Service or Sales Depa rt ment will handle any normal
problem which might occur. Customer ser vice is of
1
u tm ost impo r tance to your dealer , and is just as
im
portant to the man u facture r. You r mo tor home IS
covered by one of the most comprehensive warranty
pr ograms in the indu stry . T his ma nual con tains a sec-
tion outlin i ng the warran ty and exp l aining your rights
and obligat ions, as we ll as the rig ht s and obligations
of the dealer and manufactu rer, u nde r the ter ms of
the wa rr anty . Please read this section carefully . Yo u
w ill be
better info r med in case yo u have a warranty-
rel ated prob l em, and your deale r will be bette r able
to get yo u on th e road again. If, f or some reason, a
pr
oblem is not handled to you r sat isfaction:
1.
Discuss any warranty -related pr ob l ems directly
wit h the m anager or owne r of the dealership ,
gi
ving him an opportunity to help his ser vice
depa r tme nt resolve the matter for you.
2. If a pr oble m ar ises tha t can not be resolved to
your satisfaction by your local dealer. contact the
facto ry ser vice manager. T he fact ories are listed
in th is manual. Please con t act the one nearest
you.
3. We sincerely believe that your d ealer and the
facto ry representat ive will be able to solve any
pr
oblem which might arise. If their combined
effor ts are not sat isfacto ry, please send a letter
desc r ibing the cir cumstances to:
Fleetwood En te rprises, Inc.
Cons u mer Affairs Depa r tment
P. O. Bo)( 7300
Riverside, Ca 92523
Please i nclude t he brand name and seri al numbe r
of your motor home .
4. If you wish to call for ass ist ance , pl ease t hese
toll -free telephone numbe r s.
From Cal iforn i a: 1800) 442-4804
F rom outs i de California: (800 ) 854 - 4755
Thank you for choosing o ur prod uct. Your dealer and
we , the manufacturer , will continually strive to me rit
your confidence .
NOTE: Some equipment and features described or
sh
ow n in thi s manual may be optional on some
model
s. This ins tru ctional manual is of general na tur e
only. Because of th e cont inuous pro cess of product
impr oveme nt conducted by Fle etwood it is possible
t
hat rec ent product changes may not be included in
th is manu al. Spec ificatio ns may change withou t
n
ot ice. This manual is acc ur ate as of date of publica-
ti on. Th e instru c tion s included in thi s manual a re
intended as a guid e. and in no re s pect e)( tend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary, parent
company
or affiliates beyond th e st andard writte n war-
ranty as presented in
thi s manual.

NOTE: This product is designed for recreational use
and short term occupancy onl y. It is not designed or
intended to be used as permanent hOll si ng . Use of
this product for long term or permanent occupancy
may lead to premature deterioration of interior
finishe s. fabrics. ca rpetin g. and drapes. Damage or
deterioration due to long term occupancy may not be
conside red normal . and may under the terms of the
warranty . constitute misuse . abuse . or neglect , and
may therefore reduce you r warranty protection . This
manual contains a discussion of long term occupancy
problems. Plea se refer to that sec tion before consider -
ing this product for long term occupancy.
A Few Words on Energy...
To all of us who dnve cars or tru cks. or he at and
cool homes and businesses. very li ttl e needs to be
said about
energy . Oi scusSlons of th e tOI>i e oft en lead
to th e question . "W hat can be done to save our
natural energy resources?" There is no si ngl e si mple
answer. To some . energy-e ff iciency IS a problem. Fl eet-
wood thinks of energy conservat ion as an op portu nit y
to research new ideas . wh ile givi ng you the best in
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recrea uona l liVing. Space -age technology ha s given
us li ghtweig ht , but s trong. a nd attr active mat enal s.
Sophisticated ma nu fac turing techniques offer the best
in
time and energy ma nag emen t to bring you a motor
home th at has saved en ergy even befo re you drive
it away .
It' s "energy-efficie nt enginee ri ng ".
F
leetwood IS thinki ng abo ut energ y. And we 're
helprng.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
AS A PART OF THE PREDELIV ER Y INSPECTION
PROCEDURE, THE DEALER
IS TO ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING AND CORRECTING ANY
STE ER ING PROBLEMS BEFORE DELI VE RY TO THE
RET AIL CUSTOMER.
TH EREFORE , FLEET WOOD AND IT S SUBS IDI ARIES
W ill NO T BE RESPO NSIBLE FOR FR ONT END ALI GN -
MENT AFT ER THIS PREDELIV ERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.

PLANNING AND
The camping trip is one of the most popular types
of vacations, and each year mi llions of Americans
embark on camping tripS using some type of recrea-
tional vehicle. Propel planning of your trip . including
familiarity wi th your equipment , your itinerary . antici-
pated activities. and anticipated needs will ensure a
pleasurable
expe rience. ThaI IS what this manual IS
all about. The Ideas and Instructions presented here
are intended to help you get the most from your new
RV . and enJoy your trip.
READ THE BDOK
A thorough knowledge of yo ur RV IS Important if
you are gOing to get the most out of the convenience
and safety It ems bUilt into your vehicle. Be as familiar
with It as you are with your personal car or truck .
Study all the booklets Included In your Owner's Infor -
matIon Kit. These booklets cover detaIls of operation
for the major appliances and equIpment built Into your
motor home for your com fort , convenience and safet y.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home . Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on It . Pay particular atte n-
tion to brakes, tIres, suspe nsion and exhaust system
components, steering itnkages, and electrical systems.
ThiS manual Includes a section outlining motor home
m'llntenance Items and re commended maIntenance
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PREPARATION
Intervals. Adherence to thes e schedules wIll mInimize
the possibIlity of failure of any Import ant system or
part of your motor home . The time spe nt inspecting
and maintaining your motor will prOVide you with
many years of recreational pleasure.
LOADING AND WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
Proper loading is one of the most Important con ·
siderations when traveling In a motor home. Your
motor home is built to withstand a certain maximum
load. Check the labels and t ags a ttach ed to the m otor
home to determine the safe load l imits. For sa fety 's
sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME . This
manual co nta ins Information about prop er loading and
weighing of your motor home.
CONTROL OF THE MOTOR HOME
Know how to control your motor home on the
highway. Be familiar With passing and stopping
requirements , and problems that can llevelop. Know
how to brake properly , how to back up, and how to
turn . Practice in a secl uded place until you become
famili ar with th e handling characteristiCS and tech -
niques of your motor home , Don't overlook the laws
of your state or province that govern driVing a motOr
home . Your state Motor Vehicle Department offIce can
provide you With the applicable vehi cle codes that
spell out your rights and responsi bilit ies as a motor
home owner.

MOTOR HOME LOADING
A motor home chassis (s pnng s, wheels, tires, axles,
and fr ame) is designed to carry a cer tain maximum
load. This load conSi sts of the weight of the empty
motor home itsel f, plus weigh I added in the form of
water, food, clothing, and anything else that may be
stored In or atlached to the motor home. The ma ll: i-
mum load for which the motor home IS designed IS
called the GROSS VEHICLE WEIGH T RATING
(GVWRJ.
Another critical weight factor IS the GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING lGAWA). This IS the maXimum
weight a speCific axle IS designed to carr y. Again the
rating represents empty vehicle weight plus load. The
weight IS divided between each axle and eac h has
its own GAWK The total of all axle loads must not
exceed the overall GVWR.
In addition to knowing the overall weigh t th at can
be safely loaded In or attached to the motor home,
you must know how to distribute the weight so that
correct amounts of weight are placed on the axles.
The allowable carrying capacity of the motor home
is found by weighing the motor home empty , and
subtracting this weight from the GVWR .
DETERMINING AND DISTRIBUTING
YOUR MOTOR HOME LOAD
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVW R) and the
Gross Axle Weight Rallng ( GAWR) for your motor
home are shown on the certification tag posted on
the driver's door jamb . These ratings are for a fully-
loaded vehi cle Including passengers and normal
belongings You must compare the GVWR to the
loaded weight of your motol home. If the loaded
weight of your motor home exceeds the GVWR or the
weight on any axle exceeds that axle 's GAWR, the
motor home IS overloaded and you'll have to remove
Items to bring the weight down to or below the GVWR
and GAWR. Follow the method outlined here to
determine the weight of your motor home . Use a
platform scale , and keep the motor home as level as
possible dUllng all measurements.
1. Drive the front wheels onto the scale platfo lJ TI
and take a reading . This IS the front Gross Axle
Weight .
2.
Drive the enure vehicle (both axles) onto the
scale and take a reading . This is the Gross
Vehicle Weight.
3. Drive forward until only the rear axle is on the
platform. This reading IS rear Gr oss Axle Weight .
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4. Compare reading 2 With the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle. If the
reading exceeds the GVWR rating , you will have
to reduce the total vehicle lo ad .
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 cert ifi cation
tag . If either exceeds the GAWR for the axle,
redistribute enough of the load to ensure that
loads on the front and rear axles are Within the
required limit.
Periodically reweigh your motor home . Different
traveling configurations may change your loading and
weight pattern .
WARNING : DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD
OF THE MOTOR
HOME , OR THE RATED LOAD OF
ANY AXLE .
NOTE, THE PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRYING
CAPAC ITIES OF YOUR MOTOR HOME ARE
SPECIFIED ON A LABEL AFFIXED TO THE INSIDE
OF A WARDROBE DOOR. THE LABEL INCLUDES
ALL FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS. IF OTHER
EQUIPMENT
SUCH AS LEVELING JACKS . AWN ·
INGS. ROOF PODS. ETC
.• ARE INSTALLED AFTER

THE MOTOR HOME LEAVES THE FACTORY. THE
WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS MUST BE SUBTRACTED
FROM THE TOTAL OF THE PASSENGER AND
CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES. IF YOU TOW A
TRAILER. THE TONGUE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER
MUST BE SUBTRACTED FROM THE TOTAL OF THE
PASSENGER AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITIES.
WARNING: EXCEEDING THE GAWR OR GVWR OF
YOUR MOTOR HOME CAN CAUSE UNDESIRABLE
HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS 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 RECOMMEN-
DED. MAY C REATE A SAFETY HAZARD . AND MAY
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
LOADING TIPS
After you have determined how much we i ght you
can safely carry and selected those items to make up
that weight , make a list and keep it for future
reference. Load the motor home and distribute the load
so
that you get proper weight on the axles. Don't load
heavy Items In upper cabinets. Secure and brace Items
so they won't move during tr avel, th er eby shifting
motor home load. Do not load heavy items near eith er
end of the motor home or on the rear bumper .
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL ANY TYPE OF
WEIGHT CARRYING RACK OR FRAME TO THE
REAR BUMPER OR ANY CHASSIS OR BODY
COMPONENT OF THE MOTOR HOME. DAMAGE TO
THE MOTOR HOME BODY AND UNSTABLE HAND-
LING CHARACTERISTICS MAY RESULT.
Make a loadi ng diagram of your properly loaded
motor home. It Will help you locate where specifiC
items are stored. and will help speed the loading
process. Store emergency Items In a readdy accessible
location. Include a fire extinguisher , tools, jack , first-
aid kit , rain gear, flashlight. highway warning devices ,
and an
electric cord with light.
WARNING, DO NOT STORE OR CARRY LP GAS
CONTAINERS. GASOLINE. OR OTHER FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS INSIDE YOUR MOTOR HOME .
TRAILER HITCHES AND TOWING
If you expect to pull a trailer with your motor home,
please use these guidelines when choosing a hitch
and trailer:
•
Hitch claSSification : Class II
• limit the vertical hitch load /tongue weight of
trailer) to a ma ximum of 250 p ounds . HeaVier
vertical hitch loads can cause damage to you r
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moto r h ome rear frame and bod y, cause unstable
driving and h and li ng cha racteristic s, and may
r est ri ct your rights under the Ownercare
wa rr ant y.
• Do not tow a trai ler weig hing mo re t han 3500
pounds, or more tha n recommended by the
chassis ma nufa ctu rer, wh ichever is less. Heavier
trai ler s can cause da mage to the motor home
struct ur e or dr ive train , ca use unstable driVing
or handling characteristics, or r est ri ct your rights
under the Own erc are warran t y.
• Check the follOWing chart to determine the Gross
Co
mbin ed Weight Rating ( GCWR ) of t he motor
home chaSSI S. Th e GCWR IS th e total weight of
th e motor home and traile r.
Chassis Axle
Manufacturer Engine Ratio GCWR
•
•
Chevrolet 5.7 (350) gas
4.10 12 .500
F ord 5.8 (3 51 ) gas
4.10 1 2.500
Ford 7.5 (460 ) gas
4. 10 17,250
Al ternate gear ratios may be r etrofitted for
special towing needs. Contact your local chassis
manufactu r er dealer for chassis recommenda-
tions . Exceeding these GCWR's may cause
damage to your motor home drive train or
chaSSIS, unstable driving and handling
char a cte rist ics. and may vo id your wa rr anty .
We igh your mot or home fully loaded w it h driver ,
passengers, car go , and th e fully loaded trailer
attache d. Do not exceed the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) of any axle , and do not exceed
the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
ei ther the moto r home, the trarler, or the Gross
Combined Weight R ating (GCW R) of the motor
home. If any of these ratings are exceeded ,
wei ght must be elimi na ted or shifted until scale
weigh ts are equal to or less than ratings.
Towing Automobiles
If you plan to tow an aut omobile with your motor
home , the tongue weight mus t not exceed 250
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight must not
exceed the GCWA listed on the ch art.
TOWing deVices other than whee led doilies that
raise the front or rear wheels of the vehicle in tow
off the gro und cr eate tongue weights In exceess of
the 250 pounds m aximum , and must not be used .

READY To LEAVE
BE SURE TO PLACE THE ENTRY STEP IN TRAVEL
POSITION.
STARTING AND WARMUP
Follow the re c ommendations 10 your Chassis
Operator's Manual when starting or ope rating your
engine.
NOTE: Be sure transmission is In "P" park and
parking brake is engaged to keep the motor
home from roiling. If the parking brake needs
adjustment , see the Chassis Operator 's
Manual for ad ju s tm ent instructions .
SAFETY BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature of your
vehicle. For yo ur protection , fasten all belts while the
motor home is in motion . T he driver 's seat and all
other seats designed to ca Hy passengers while under
way have been equipped with lap belts.
NOTE: All riders sho uld be furn is hed wi th and use
seat belts while the vehicle is in motion .
Seats which are not equipped with saf ety
belts shou ld not be occupied while the
vehicle is in motion and will be labeled: "NOT
FOR USE WH I LE THE VE HICLE IS IN
MOTION". It IS not pOSSible to belt in persons
USIng beds .
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WARNING: WHILE THE MOTOR HOME IS IN
MOTION. FASTEN SEAT
BELTS ANO DO NOT
ALLOW PASSENGERS TO OCCUPAY ANY SEAT
OR BED THAT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT
BELT .
Adjust seat belts as follow s:
•
•
•
Pivot buckle at right angles to the belt and pull
to the desired length .
To fasten belt . be sure it is not twisted . then push
the t ongue end of one belt in to the buckle of the
mat ing belt. Be sure it latches. Pull the loose end
of the
belt to tighten .
To release the belt. dep r ess the button in the
center at t he buck le and sli de the tongue out of
the buckle .
Adjust the belt as Iowan the abdomen and as snug
as co mfort will allow . for great est safety. Never use
a belt for more than one person at a time . If yO Ui belts
have been
equipped with re tractors , be sure belt is
pulled all the way out of the retractor.

ON THE ROAD
DRIVING AND PARKING
Once y ou become acc u stome d to the feel of th e
controls and the re fer en ce pO ints from the driver's
seal, you wi ll find dnvlng the mo lor hom e comparable
to drtvlng your family ca r. Become familiar with th e
position of the m ot or home in traffic . and be cautious
when maneuvering to al low for the length and w i dth
of the vehicl e. Al ways a llow extra r oo m to corner and
to change lanes. Learn
to use the side mirrors to vi ew
the road behind . Check th em of ten.
Dnve
wi th consider ation on the highway, obse r ving
all speed and safety regu la tions. The best cruis ing
speed of your motor home will v ar y with road and
weather condi ti ons.
Remember
that your motor home IS heavier than
a car, making it less maneuve rable and harder to s top .
Also, because of Its greater side surf a ce area, It is
more easily a ff ected by cross winds. Allow extra
d istances for passing and stop ping, and drive at a
moderate speed, pa rti cularly In traffi c and In gusty
wind conditions.
Driving on winding or mountain roads IS not difficult
If done with reasonable care. Observe pr oper vehicle
speeds when ascending or descen ding hills and
always operate in the proper transmission range.
Downshift on hills to aVOid overhea tin g or u ndue
engine loads . Downshift when descending grades.
Engine
braking power will help control vehicle speed,
and relieve
some of the strain on the brakes.
Road
conditions , terrain, weathe r, and ot her driving
factors are so metimes unpredictable , and m ou nta in
driVing or desert temp e ratur es can put ex tr eme
demands on drrve train compone nt s - espec ially the
transmission. Under ex
trem e heat con diti o ns you ma y
need
to turn off the ve hicle air co nd it ioner to Im pr ove
engine and transmiSSi on coo ling.
Allow for the extra height of your motor h ome a nd
avoid areas haVi ng low overhead clear ance . Check fo r
low - hanging tree branches or other obs tru ctio ns
whenever you drive or park . Avoid low r oofs when
pulling In for service. ThiS may be parti cu larly
Important if you drive with the overhead ven ts open
or If the motor home IS equipped with a roof air
conditioner , roof rack , CB or TVJradio antenna.
When parking parallel to a cur b, be sure to allow
for poles or obs tr uctions as the front and rear portions
of the motor home swing Wider lhan an autom ob ile.
When parking on an Incline, turn the front w heels into
the curb In the direction of the roll to aid the par king
brake. Always shi ft the tr ansmi SS ion to PARK (" P ")
and set the parking brake when parking.
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PARKING ON A GRADE WITH A TRAILER
You should not park vehicles With trailers on a grade
or hill. However , If you mu st park on a grade, f ollow
these ste ps:
1. Apply and hold the regular brakes.
2. Have so me o ne place w heel chocks under the
trailer
wheels.
3. Whe n th e wheel ch ocks are in place and the
ass is tant IS cleat, re lease the brakes u ntil the
ch oc ks absorb the load .
4. A pp ly the parking brake.
5. Shift the tran s mi SSion to " P" (PA RK , with auto -
matic transmiss i ons) or low or reverse with
manual transmissions .
If the vehi cle is parked on a grade, d on't sh ift the
transmi ssion to "P" (PARK) until the trailer wheels are
ch
oc ked a nd th e parking brake IS set. If you do , the
weight of th e vehicle and trailer may put so mu ch
st rain on th e tran smiss ion that It ma y be hard to shift
out of " P" (PARK ).
When s tarting a fter being on a grade :
1. Apply a nd hold the regular brakes.
2. Sta
rt engine in "P" ( for a ut omat ic tr a ns missions).
3.
Shift into gear and release th e parkin g brake.
4. Release
th e r egula r brakes and drive until the
chocks are free .
5. Apply the regular brakes and have som eone
remove the ch ocks.
MIS CELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS
• Read and under s tand the ChaSSIS Operator 's
M anua l.
• When backmg the motor home . have a person
stan d to th e rear on the dnver's side, if pOSSible
to guide you .
• Before departing on a tnp , c heck yo ur r outes.
Re member , some tunnels prohibit motor homes
wi th LP gas systems.
• Drive at moder ate speed s, parti cularly In traffiC
and In gu sty Wind con diti on s.
• Allow ex tr a distance for p ass ing and stOpping .

• While traveling. make sure aU occupants use their
seat belts.
• While traveling, make sure all doors are closed
and that cabinets, drawers, and loose objects are
secure.
• Instruct your family on
what to do in case of fir e.
and hold fire dri lls periodically.
• Maintain proper charge in the fire extenguishe r.
• Gas detectors are available from RV equipment
dealers, and may be considered as safety
accessories.
• Keep a well 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 ftat and not be noticed . R unning a
flat on an inside dual could lead to a tire fire that
would be extremely difficul t to extinguish. Make
it a habit to check tire pressures before each trip.
and
when refueling give each ti re a sharp rap on
the tread surface with a piece of pipe or similar
object. Properly inflated tires produce a "bung"
sound when rapped. If the tire is flat , the sound
will be a dull " thud ".
CARBON MONOXIOE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon mo noxide is a colorless, tasteless. odo rless
gas. It is a by-
product of combustion in the engine.
The engines in y
our motor home and generator system
produce
it constantly while they are running. CARBON
MONOXIDE
IS DEADLY. Please read and understand
the
following precautions to protect yourself and
others from the effects
of carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: EX HAUST GASES ARE DEADLY. DO
NOT
BLO CK THE TAILPIPE OR SITUATE THE
VEHIC LE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST
GASES HAVE
ANY POSSIBILITY OF ACCUMU -
ATING EITHER
OUT SIDE. UNDERNEATH. OR
INSIDE Y OUR VEHICLE OR ANY NEARBY
VEHIC LE S. OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN
CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE
THROUGH WINDOW S OR OTHER OPENINGS
REMOTE FROM THE EXHAUST OUTLET. OPERATE
THE ENGINE ONLY WHEN SAFE DISPERSION
OF EXHAUST GASES CAN
BE ASSURED. AND
MONITOR OUTSIDE CONDITIONS TO BE SURE
THAT EXHAUST CONTINUES
TO BE DISPERSED
SAFELY.
• Beware
of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
poisoning symp t oms:
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Dizziness
Intense Headache
Wea
kn ess and Sleepiness
Vomitting
Musc ular Twitch i ng
Thr obb i ng in Temples
WARNING: DO NOT UNDER
ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES OPERATE THE VEHICLE OR GENERATOR
ENGINE WHILE SLEEPING.
•
You would not be able to monitor outside
condi ti ons to ass ur e t hat engine exhaust does
not enter the interior, and you would not be alert
to exhaust odo rs or symptoms of carbon
monox i de po isoning.
• Check the exhaust system during routine main-
tenance, and repair any leaks or
obstructions
before further operations.
• Do
not mOdify the exhaust system in any wa y
withou t first consulting the RV manufacturer .
OVERHEATING
The engine and cooling system in your vehicle
should
be operated and serviced as recommended in
your Chassis Operator's Manual.
12-VOLT FUSE REPLACEMENTS
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 serv ice
stations. Refer
to the ELECTRICAL section for
informa ti on on l iving area 12-v olt fuses.
TIRES
Your moto r home is equipped with truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and with proper maintenance ,
you should receive
thousands of miles of troub le-free
service.
For safety . motor home stability, and maximum tire
life, proper inflat ion pressure must be maintained. The
load range and maxim um inflatio n pressure are
stamped on the tire side wall.
WARNING: CHECK TIRE PRESSURES OFTEN.
ALWAYS CHECK PRESSURE WHEN TIRES
ARE
COLD. AND DO NOT BLEED AIR OUT OF WARM
TIRES. FOLLOW THE TIRE PRESSURE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAl.

WARNING: KEEP TIRES PROPERLY INFLATED. A
TIRE THAT IS RUN LONG DISTANCES OR AT HIGH
SPEEDS WHILE SERIOUSLY UNDER-INFLATED
WILL OVERHEAT
TO THE POINT WHERE THE TIRE
MAY
LOSE AIR SUDDENLY ANDI OR CATCH FIRE .
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE AND ITS CONTENTS ANDI OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
CONSULT THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE CHANGING.
Even with good tire maintenance and normal
driving,
you may experience a flat tire. The bes t way
to solve this problem IS to summon professional help '
through
yOU! auto club, travel serVice, or a local truck
service facility. If none of these
IS available, and
Circumstances require
you to change the tire yourself,
there are several items that you
MUST be aware of
before
you attempt to change a flat tire:
• Your motor home IS bUilt on a truck chassIs, and
therefore fides
on truck wheels and tires. These
tires and wheels can weigh up to
100 pounds
or more. IF YOU ARE NOT PHYSICALLY CAPABLE
OF LIFTING AND MOVING 100 POUNDS OR
MORE . DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE .
• Truck tires and wheels are Installed with the
wheel nuts tightened very tightly.
IF YOU ARE
NOT PHYSICALLY CAPABLE OF BREAKING LOOSE
NUTS THAT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED UP TO 180
LB .l FT. OF TORQUE, AND THEN RE·TIGHTEN TO
THIS TOROUE . DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES ATTEMPT TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE .
• The motor home itself with all of your tr avel gear
IS extremely heavy, weighing up to seven tons.
The axle
Jack furnished with your motor home
IS capable of lifting the weight on one wheel, or
about one-fourth of the total gross weight
of the
vehicle. The ground or road surface under the
vehicle may not support the weight of the vehicle
on the small surface area of the jack. A strong
board
or other flat surface may be necessary
under the
Jack to spread the load and stabilize
the
Jack.
WARNING : TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
ANDI OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF A BLOWOUT OR
OTHER TIRE DAMAGE OCCURS, TRY TO OBTAIN
EXPERT TIRE SERVICE HELP. IF YOU MUST
REMOVE ANY WHEELS AND CHANGE THE TIRE
WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL HELP. TAKE OFF THE
TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY AND PUT ON THE
SPARE TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY FOUOWNG THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL. DO NOT REINFLATE A TIRE THAT HAS
BEEN FLAT. OR IS SERIOUSLY LOW ON AIR. HAVE
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THE TIRE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL AND
CHECK THE TIRE AND TUBE FOR DAMAGE.
NEVER ADD AIR TO TIRES UNLESS AN ACCURATE
PRESSURE GAUGE IS USED.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
• H yd raulic Jack wi th minimum 4-t on capacity.
WARNING, THE JACK IS DESIGNED FOR USE AS
A TOOL FOR TIRE CHANGING ONLY. IT IS NOT
INTENDED
FOR USE AS A LEVELING DEVICE OR
AS A LIFT FOR SERVICE PURPOSES.
• Lug wrench to f it wheel nuts, with at least a two-
foot breaker bar handle.
• Torque wrench with at least 300 Ib .lft. capaCity.
• Wheel blocks.
• Board or other flat surface to place under the
Jack .
• Wheel chock.
T
4-1/ 2"
1
W HEEL CHOCK
WARNING: DO NOT CRAWL UNDER THE VEHICLE.
CONSULT THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR INFORMATION ON TIRE CHANGING.

TO CHANGE A FRONT WHEEL:
1. Move the vehi cle to a level. firm surface.
2. To provide clearance for the jack, car efully dri ve
the flat tire up on the wheel chock .
3. Turn off the engine, place transmi ss ion selec tor
In "P" and set the parking brake.
4. Block both the fr ont and back wheel in the
OPPosite corner from the wheel to be change d.
5. On questionable surfaces . use a board or other
solid, flat matenal under the Jack to provide a firm
base and minimize the possibility of sh ift ing.
6. Slide the jack under the fr Ont spnng lowel contml
arm (see Illustration!. and turn the screw
extension up until It tou ches the control arm
surface.
L owe r Control An,"_J
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JACK P OS ITION -RONT AX LE
7. Begin jacking untlt th e jack IS firmly positioned .
but do not 11ft the tire off the ground .
8.
loosen but do not remove the wheel nuts .
9.
Rai se the ve hicle unlil the tire c lear s the gr ound.
10. Remove wheel nuts and wheels. Put spare wheel
in place .
11. Replace wheel nut s. Carefully tighten the nuts
snugly with the wheel and tir e off the ground.
12. lowe r the vehicle unl,1 the tire contacts the
ground . Do not put the full we ight of the vehicle
on the tir e.
13. Tighten the w heel nuts foll owing the sequence
shown In the diagram , to the speC ifie d torque .
10
o
04 S 2 0
o.
o
•
70
WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING SEQUENCES
Motor H ome Wheel
Nut Torque - 1 30- 180 lb . ft.
1180-240 N m)
14. Co m pletely lower and remove the jack . Remove
blocks , board s and othe r tools .
15. Drive
the vehicle off th e chock.
16. Check the tightn ess of th e wheel nut s ofte n until
you
get to a tire s er vice center. Have the wheel
nut torque and air pressure checked by
professional tire ser vice perso nn el.
TO CHANGE A REAR WHEEL:
( If only one tir e is flat on a rear dual, drive 25 mph
or less for no more than 5 miles to a tire serv ice
cen ter, ch ecking the tire often.)
1. Move the vehicle to a level, firm surface.
2. Turn
off the engine . place the tran smisSion
selector to " P" and set the parking br a ke.
3. Block the front a nd back wheel in the opposite
corner from the wheel to be changed.
4. On questionabl e su rf aces , use a boa rd or other
solid, flat material under the Jack to provide a firm
base and minimize shifting .
5.
Slide the J ack under the rear axle housing and
screw the extensio n out until it touches the axle
housing tube. Be sure the Jack is centered on the
axle tube so the vehicle Will
not slide off the Jack.
Pla ce t he J ack far enough inboard on the axle so
the
jack can be operated without getting under
th e ve hicle .
6. Begin Jackmg
until the jack is f irmly po si tioned
but do not lift the tire ofl the ground.

7. Loosen, but do not remove the wheel nuts .
8. Raise the vehicle until the tire clears the ground.
9. Remove wheel nuts and wheel. Remember, with
dual wheels, both wheels will be loose. Remove
and
replace wheels and nuts carefully .
10. Put spare
wheel in plac e. Replace outside dual .
if necessary . The dual wheels MUST line up
properly . If the wheels are not aligned . they will
wobble enough to cause damage to tires and
beatings .
11 . Replace wheel nuts. Carefully tighten the nuts
snugly In sequence shown In the diagram.
12. Apply the specified torQue to all nuts In
sequence. Dual wheels must be tightened with
both wheels off the ground .
13. Lower the jack. Remove jack.
blocks , boards and
other tools and equipment.
14. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts oft en until
you get to a tire ser vice cen ter Have the wheel
nut torque and air pressure c hecked by
profeSSional tire service personnel
TOWING
If your motor hom e ever needs to be towed . please
follow these instructions:
• Secure any loose or protruding parts of damaged
vehicle
• In spect pOintS of attachment to the disabled
vehicle. If attachment points are damaged or
deteriorated. select other attachment points at
a substantial frame structural member .
• Never allow anyone to go under a vehicle while
it ISbeing lifted by towing equipment unless the
disabled vehicle IS adequately supported by
safety stands.
Do
not tow the motor home fr om the rear. Towing
from the rear will cause the front tires and suspension
to be
seriously overlo aded , possibly resulting In tile
or frOnt suspension failure. The rear frame extenSions
are not designed to Withstand the loads Imposed by
lifting from the rear.
If the rear wheels are disabled. place the motor
home on a flat bed trailer. or use a heavy duty dolly
under the rear wheels and tow from the front.
NOTE: IF YOUR MOTOR HOME MUST BE TOWEO,
PREVENT DAMAGE BY HAVING THE TOW TRUCK
ORIVER FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
CHASSIS OWNER'S MANUAl.
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LIFTING PROCEDURE
1. Attach ': .1" hooks to the inboard ends of the lower
con trol arms.
2.
Position a 4 x 4 length of wood across hitch
chains just behind the bumper.
3. Position the lowe r sling c rossbar directly under
th e bumpe r.
4. Attach safety chains which are completely
indep e ndent of the prima ry lifting and to wing
attachment around the frame Side rails.
5. L ift the ve hicle until the wheels are a minimum
of 4" off the ground . Be s ure there IS adequate
ground clearance at the rear of the vehi cle .
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•
LJI •
The vehi cle may be towed on the rear wheels With
the parking brake released and the transm ission In
neutral provid ed a speed of 35 mph and a di st ance
of 50 miles is no t exceeded . If this speed or distance
must be exc eeded . disconnect th e propshaft or place
the rear w he els on a dolly. DO NOT TOW ANY
VEHICLE AT SP EE DS OVER 50 MPH,
The safety of the operator and all others In the
viCinity of the tow truck and the towed vehicle mUSt
be consi dered at all times dU ring a towing oper ation .
DO NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON TO RIDE IN THE
TOWED VEHICLE. Safe ope r at ing speeds depend on
wea th er. road, traffic , viSibility conditions, and the
condition of the towed veh icle . Avoid panic stops.
Obey all st ate and local laws regarding items such as
warning signals, night illummation , speed , etc.
AUXILIARY START SYSTEM
An AUXiliary Start System installed In your motor
home permi ts USing the aUXiliary battery power to aid
in
starting the motor hom e eng in e if the vehicle
batter y has discharged.

When necessary (indi cated by one or more clicking
sounds when the key is turn ed 10 the STAAT position),
use the Auxiliary Stan System as follows:
NOTE: Shift the traflsmlSSlon to park ("P") and apply
the parking brake.
1. Press
down and hold the Auxiliary Start sWitch.
2. Turn the key to s tart engine In normal manner.
Hold AUXILIARY STAAT button down un til
engine IS running.
3. Release AUXILIARY START button and oper ate
motor home In a normal manner.
When oper ating properly , your vehicle alternator wi ll
be able to handle normal vehicle dnving requirements
and also
recharge the batteries in a rea sonable time
when on the road.
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AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONER
Fo r specific instructions, refer to the informat ion
pr
ovided by the air conditioner manulacturer.
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 C
OOlS DOWN.

SERVICE
MOTOR HOME CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Refer to yOUf Chassis Operator's Manual for
information on chassis service recommendations.
Have the coolant, the battery electrolyte, and the
engine 011 levels checked each time when refueling.
NOTE:
Proper engine servicing and record of
servICing may be mandatory to ensure
chass is warranty protection. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions on periodic
maintenance checks.
SERVICE PARTS AND RE PLACEMENT
Replacement part numbers listed In this section are
based on the latest information available at the time
of printing . and are subject to change. If a part listed
In thiS manual IS not the same as the part used in your
vehicle when it was built, or If you have any questions,
please contact your dealer or parts supplier. Be sure
the part you use is equivalent to the one rep/aced.
For Chevrolet chassis with
Power steerin g belt
Alternator belt .. .
350 cld engme :
... 94-33723 (DelcoI
. 94 -336 46 (Delco)
.
.. 94 - 33771 (Delco)
15510 ( Dayco)
. 64 - 19892 (Delco)
Water pump belt
Air conditioner belt
Air filter . .
Oil
Fuel filter
Spark plugs
Upper radiator hose
lower Radiator hose.
· . 64-38384 (Delco)
56 - 50906 (Delco)
GF-157 (AC)
56-13957 (Delco)
1401 -00 03 ( Delco)
1401-4608 (Delco)
For Ford
chass is with 460 cid
Power steering belt ...
Alternator belt (60 AMP) .
1 100 AMP)
engine :
.. JB 556 -L (Ford)
.
JB 386 (Ford)
. J382-L
JH 461 (Ford) Smog pump belt ..
Air conditioner belt .
Air filter
011 filter .
Fuel
filter
Spark plugs
Upper radiator hose
Lower
radiator hose
Fuel Fi
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55 (Go odyear or Dayco)
D7AZ-9601AR ( RHd )
· D9A26731 -A (Ford)
. C4AZ93651B (Fo,d)
GF - 157 (AC)
ASF42 (Fo,d)
E3UZ-8260 -A (Ford )
· 08TZ-8286A (Ford)
Your
motor home is equipped with a large capacity
spin-on fuel filter. The filter will be mounted at one
of three places depending on which chassis you have.
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On Chev r olet chassis, the fi lter is located on the
right hand side (curbside) of the fr ame crossmembe r
behind the rear axle.
On Ford chassis , the filter may be located either a)
behind the fuel tank centered on the rear
crossmember, or b) on the Inside of the left hand
(roadside) frame rail three feet behind the chaSS IScab.
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FO RD C HA SSIS
Your motor home has a 12- voll automot i ve battery
located under the front hood . This batte ry provides
power for all vehicle requirements . Have th is battery
ser viced when fueling or servICing ot her vehicle
systems
Au xiliary Ba tt ery
There is one auxiliary 12 -v olt battery to provide
liVing-area power requirements. Have thiS battery
serviced when fueling or servicing other veh icl e
systems.
When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will
be able to handle
normal ve hicle dri Vi ng reqUir ements
and also r echarge the battery In a reasonable time
when on the road.

GENERATOR POWER PLANT
SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator power plant se rvice, recommended by the
generator
manufa ctu rer, should be perfo r med at an
authorized service center (l isted in the ma terial
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provided in your Owner 's Information KI t) . Routine or
emergency s er vice, such as adding oil, changing filters
or replac ing spark plugs , could be acco mpli shed at
an auto ser vice center , but must be done in
acco r dance wit h the ser vice inst ructio ns spec ifIed by
the generator manu f acturer .