Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 User manual

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HOLIDAY RAMBLER LIMITED WARRANTY - 2008
HOLIDAY RAMBLER®MOTORHOME LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE IS:
This Limited Warranty provided by Holiday Rambler®(“Warrantor”) covers those
components, assemblies and systems of your new motorhome not excluded under the
section “What is Not Covered” and when sold by an authorized dealer, for twelve (12)
months from the original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever
occurs first. However, this Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers the steel
or aluminum frame structure, only, of the sidewalls (excluding slide outs), roof, and
rear and front walls for sixty (60) months from the original retail purchase date or the
first 50,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. If you use your motorhome for any
rental, commercial or business purposes whatsoever, the Limited Warranty provided
by Warrantor covers your new motorhome when sold by an authorized dealer for
ninety (90) days from the original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use,
whichever occurs first. In addition, the Limited Warranty provided by Warrantor covers
the steel or aluminum frame structure, only, of the sidewalls (excluding slide outs),
roof, and rear and front walls for twelve (12) months from the original retail purchase
date or the first 24,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. A conclusive presumption
that your motorhome has been used for commercial and/or business purposes arises if
you have filed a federal or state tax form claiming any business tax benefit related to
your ownership of the motorhome. The above Limited Warranty coverage applies to
all owners, including subsequent owners, of the motorhome. However, a subsequent
owner must submit a warranty transfer form by filing the form through an authorized
Monaco dealer. A subsequent owner’s warranty coverage period is the remaining
balance of the warranty coverage period the prior owner was entitled to under this
Limited Warranty. Warranty transfer forms can be obtained by contacting the Customer
Relations Department. There is no charge for the transfer.
LIMITATION AND DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARISING BY WAY OF STATE LAW,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY AND ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE
TO THOSE PORTIONS OF THE MOTORHOME COVERED BY THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. WARRANTOR DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND
EXPRESS WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ON COMPONENTS AND APPLIANCES
EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE AS SET FORTH BELOW. There is no warranty
of any nature made by Warrantor beyond that contained in this Limited Warranty. No
person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this Limited Warranty. The dealer is
not the Warrantor’s agent but is an independent entity. Warrantor is not responsible for
any undertaking, representation or warranty made by any dealer or other person beyond
those expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:
Warrantor’s Limited Warranty covers defects in the manufacture of your motorhome
and defects in materials used to manufacture your motorhome. “Defect” means the
failure of the motorhome and/or the materials used to assemble the motorhome to
conform to Warrantor’s design and manufacturing specification and tolerances. Also
see the section “What the Warranty Does Not Cover” set out below.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS:
Warrantor’s sole and exclusive obligation is to repair and/or replace, at its option, any
covered defect if: (1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of
the defect within the warranty coverage period and within five (5) days of discovering
the defect; and (2) you deliver your Motorhome to Warrantor or Warrantor’s authorized
servicing dealer at your cost and expense. It is reasonable to expect some service items
to occur during the warranty period. The performance of warranty repairs shall not
extend the original warranty coverage period. Further, any performance of repairs after
the warranty coverage period has expired or any performance of repairs to component
parts and appliances that are excluded from coverage shall be considered “good will”
repairs, which shall not alter the express terms of this limited warranty. If the repair
or replacement remedy fails to successfully cure a defect after Warrantor received a
reasonable opportunity to cure the defect(s), your sole and exclusive remedy shall be
limited to Warrantor paying you the cost of having an independent third party perform
repair(s) to the defect(s). Warrantor may use new and/or remanufactured parts and/or
components of substantially equal quality to complete any repair. Defects and/or
damage to interior and exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery and other appearance items
may occur at the factory during manufacture, during delivery of the motorhome to
the selling dealer or on the selling dealer’s lot. Normally, any such defect or damage
is detected and corrected at the factory or by the selling dealer during the inspection
process performed by the Warrantor and the selling dealer. If, however, you discover
any such defect or damage when you take delivery of the motorhome, you must notify
your dealer or Warrantor within five days of the date of purchase to have repairs
performed to the defect at no cost to you as provided by this Limited Warranty. If
either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to correct any
covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your
motorhome, or repairs to any covered defect(s) which you believe substantially impairs
the value, use or safety of your motorhome have taken 30 or more days to complete,
you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Warrantor directly in writing of the
failure to successfully repair the defect(s) so that Warrantor can become directly
involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the purpose of performing a successful
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HOW TO GET SERVICE:
The “Acknowledgement of Receipt of Warranty/Production Information” form must
be returned to Warrantor promptly upon purchase to assure proper part replacement
and repair of your motorhome. Failure to return the “Acknowledgement of Receipt
of Warranty/Production Information” form will not affect your rights under the
Limited Warranty so long as you can furnish proof of purchase. For warranty service
simply contact one of Warrantor’s authorized service centers for an appointment, then
deliver your motorhome (at your expense) to the service center. If you need assistance
in locating an authorized warranty service facility, contact Warrantor’s Warranty
Department (1-877-466-6226). The mailing address is:
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408
In the event the motorhome is inoperative due to malfunction of a warranted part,
Warrantor will pay the cost of having the motorhome towed to the nearest authorized
repair facility provided you notify Warrantor prior to incurring the towing charges to
receive directions to the nearest repair facility. Because Warrantor does not control
the scheduling of service work by its authorized servicing dealers, you may encounter
some delay in scheduling and/or in the completion of the repairs.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
This Limited Warranty does not cover: any motorhome sold or registered outside of
the United States or Canada; items which are added or changed after the motorhome
leaves Warrantor’s possession; items that are working as designed but which you
are unhappy with because of the design; normal wear and usage, such as fading or
discoloration of fabrics, or the effects of moisture inside the motorhome; defacing,
scratching, dents and chips on any surface or fabric of the motorhome, not caused by
Warrantor; owner maintenance, including by way of example wheel alignments and
resealing exterior sealant areas; the automotive chassis and power train, including, by
way of example the engine, drivetrain, steering and handling, braking, wheel balance,
muffler, tires, tubes, batteries and gauges; appliances and components covered by
their own manufacturer’s warranty including, by way of example the microwave,
refrigerator, ice maker, stove, oven, generator, roof air conditioners, hydraulic jacks,
VCR, television(s), water heater, furnace, stereo, radio, compact disc player, washer,
dryer, inverter and cellular phone; or flaking, peeling and chips or other defects or
damage in or to the exterior or finish caused by rocks or other road hazards, the
environment including airborne pollutants, salt, tree sap and hail. Component part
and appliance manufacturers issue limited warranties covering those portions of the
motorhome not covered by the Limited Warranty issued by Warrantor. To learn more
on what specific component parts and appliances are excluded from the Limited
Warranty issued by Warrantor please contact your selling dealership or Warrantor
directly or review the warranty packet inside the Motorhome.
EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER
WARRANTY:
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused by off road use,
collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions, overloading in excess of rated capacities,
and odometer tampering shall discharge Warrantor from any express or implied
warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES:
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE MOTORHOME AND ANY PERSON
TO WHOM THE MOTORHOME IS TRANSFERRED, AND ANY PERSON
WHO IS AN INTENDED OR UNINTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF
THE MOTORHOME, SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM
WARRANTOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE MOTORHOME, INCLUDING
BY WAY OF EXAMPLE FUEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO
DELIVER THE PRODUCT TO THE SERVICING DEALER, HOTEL ROOMS,
LOST WAGES AND MOISTURE DAMAGE SUCH AS MOLD AND MILDEW.
THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY
FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages,
so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT “EXTEND TO FUTURE
PERFORMANCE”. ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE
COMMENCED MORE THAN 90 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
ONE YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DESIGNATED ABOVE.
IF YOU USE YOUR MOTOR HOME FOR COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS
PURPOSES, ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MORE
THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE NINETY (90)
DAY WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DESIGNATED ABOVE. THE
PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND THIS LIMITATIONS
PERIOD FROM EXPIRING. Some states do not allow the reduction in the statute of
limitations, so the above reduction in the statute of limitations may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
LARGER PRINT VERSION AVAILABLE WITHIN THE OWNERS MANUAL
AND UPON REQUEST ADDRESSED TO YOUR SELLING DEALER OR
WARRANTOR’S WARRANTY DEPARTMENT.
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ROADMASTER®CHASSIS LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE IS:
This Limited Warranty provided by Roadmaster®(“Warrantor”) covers your
Roadmaster Chassis for thirty-six (36) months from the original retail purchase date
or the first 50,000 miles of use, whichever occurs first. If you use the Roadmaster
Chassis that your motorhome is mounted upon for any rental, commercial or business
purposes whatsoever, this Limited Warranty covers your new Roadmaster Chassis for
Ninety (90) days from the original retail purchase date or the first 24,000 miles of use,
whichever occurs first. A conclusive presumption that the Roadmaster Chassis has been
used for commercial and/or business purposes arises if you have filed a federal or state
tax form claiming any business tax benefit related to your ownership of the motorhome.
This Limited Warranty applies to all owners, including subsequent owners, of the
Roadmaster Chassis. However, a subsequent owner must submit a warranty transfer
form. A subsequent owner’s warranty coverage period is the remaining balance of the
warranty coverage period the prior owner was entitled to under this Limited Warranty.
Warranty transfer forms can be obtained by contacting the Customer Relations
Department. There is no charge for the transfer.
LIMITATION AND DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, ARISING BY WAY OF STATE LAW,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY AND ARE LIMITED IN SCOPE OF COVERAGE
TO THOSE PORTIONS OF THE MOTORHOME COVERED BY THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. WARRANTOR DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED AND
EXPRESS WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ON COMPONENTS AND APPLIANCES
EXCLUDED FROM COVERAGE AS SET FORTH BELOW. There is no
warranty of any nature made by Warrantor beyond that contained in this Limited
Warranty. No person has authority to enlarge, amend or modify this Limited
Warranty. The dealer is not the Warrantor’s agent but is an independent entity.
Warrantor is not responsible for any undertaking, representation or warranty made by
any dealer or other person beyond those expressly set forth in this Limited Warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you.
WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS:
Warrantor’s Limited Warranty covers defects in the manufacture of the
Roadmaster Chassis and defects in materials used to manufacture the Roadmaster
Chassis. “Defect” means the failure of the Roadmaster Chassis and/or the materials
used to assemble the Roadmaster Chassis to conform to Warrantor’s design and
manufacturing specification and tolerances. Also see the section “What the Warranty
Does Not Cover” set out below.
WHAT WE WILL DO TO CORRECT PROBLEMS:
Warrantor’s sole and exclusive obligation is to repair and/or replace, at its option, any
covered defect if: (1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of
the defect within the warranty coverage period and within five (5) days of discovering
the defect; and (2) you deliver your Roadmaster Chassis to Warrantor or Warrantor’s
authorized servicing dealer at your cost and expense. It is reasonable to expect some
service items to occur during the warranty period. The performance of warranty repairs
shall not extend the original warranty coverage period. Further, any performance of
repairs after the warranty coverage period has expired or any performance of repairs to
component parts and appliances that are excluded from coverage shall be considered
“good will” repairs, which shall not alter the express terms of this limited warranty.
If the repair or replacement remedy fails to successfully cure a defect after Warrantor
received a reasonable opportunity to cure the defect(s), your sole and exclusive remedy
shall be limited to Warrantor paying you the cost of having an independent third party
perform repair(s) to the defect(s). Warrantor may use new and/or remanufactured parts
and/or components of substantially equal quality to complete any repairs. Defects
and/or damage to interior and exterior surfaces, trim, upholstery and other appearance
items may occur at the factory during manufacture, during delivery of the motorhome
to the selling dealer or on the selling dealer’s lot. Normally, any such defect or
damage is detected and corrected at the factory or by the selling dealer during the
inspection process performed by the Warrantor and the selling dealer. If, however, you
discover any such defect or damage when you take delivery of the motorhome, you
must notify your dealer or Warrantor within five days of the date of purchase to have
repairs performed to the defect at no cost to you as provided by this Limited Warranty.
If either three or more unsuccessful repair attempts have been made to correct any
covered defect that you believe substantially impairs the value, use or safety of your
motorhome, or repairs to any covered defect(s) which you believe substantially impairs
the value, use or safety of your motorhome have taken 30 or more days to complete,
you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Warrantor directly in writing of the
failure to successfully repair the defect(s) so that Warrantor can become directly
involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the purpose of performing a successful
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HOW TO GET SERVICE:
For warranty service simply contact one of Warrantor’s authorized service centers
for an appointment, then deliver your Roadmaster Chassis (at your expense) to the
service center. If you need assistance in locating an authorized warranty service facility,
contact Warrantor’s Warranty Department (1-877-466-6226). The mailing address is:
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, Oregon 97408
In the event the Roadmaster Chassis is inoperative due to malfunction of a warranted
part, Warrantor will pay the cost of having the motorhome towed to the nearest
authorized repair facility provided you notify Warrantor prior to incurring the towing
charges to receive directions to the nearest repair facility. Because Warrantor does not
control the scheduling of service work by its authorized servicing dealers, you may
encounter some delay in scheduling and/or in the completion of the repairs.
WHAT THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
This Limited Warranty does not cover: modifications and alterations to the
Roadmaster Chassis by others; the motorhome that is mounted upon the Roadmaster
Chassis, including by way of example the motorhome manufacturer’s design,
manufacture, assembly and/or installation of the side walls, roof, windows, flooring,
electrical system, plumbing system, LP-Gas system, appliances and slide outs; items
that are working as designed but which you are unhappy with because of the design;
normal wear and usage; routine maintenance including by way of example wheel
alignments; component parts covered by their own manufacturer’s warranty, including
by way of example the engine, radiator, transmission, tires, tubes, batteries, exhaust
system and the emission control systems; and, flaking, peeling rusting and chips or
other defects or damage in or to the frame and frame cross members caused by rocks
or other road hazards and the environment including airborne pollutants and salt.
Component part manufacturers issue limited warranties covering those portions of the
Roadmaster Chassis not covered by the Limited Warranty issued by Warrantor. To learn
more on what specific component parts are excluded from the Limited Warranty issued
by Warrantor please contact your selling dealership or Warrantor directly or review the
warranty packet inside the Motorhome.
EVENTS DISCHARGING WARRANTOR FROM OBLIGATION UNDER
WARRANTY:
Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide reasonable
and necessary maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused by off road use,
collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions, overloading in excess of rated capacities,
and odometer tampering shall discharge Warrantor from any express or implied
warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES:
THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE ROADMASTER CHASSIS
AND ANY PERSON TO WHOM THE ROADMASTER CHASSIS IS
TRANSFERRED, AND ANY PERSON WHO IS AN INTENDED OR
UNINTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF THE ROADMASTER CHASSIS,
SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER FROM WARRANTOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
ANY DEFECT IN THE ROADMASTER CHASSIS, INCLUDING BY WAY
OF EXAMPLE FUEL AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO DELIVER
THE PRODUCT TO THE SERVICING DEALER, HOTEL ROOMS, LOST
WAGES AND WATER DAMAGE. THE EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL
AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SHALL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF,
AND SHALL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF
ANY LIMITED REMEDY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
LEGAL REMEDIES:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT “EXTEND TO FUTURE
PERFORMANCE.” ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE
COMMENCED MORE THAN NINETY (90) DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION
OF THE THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTH WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD
DESIGNATED ABOVE. IF YOU USE YOUR MOTORHOME FOR
COMMERCIAL OR BUSINESS PURPOSES, ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT
BE COMMENCED MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF
THE NINETY (90) DAY WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD DESIGNATED
ABOVE. THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS SHALL NOT SUSPEND
THIS LIMITATIONS PERIOD FROM EXPIRING. Some states do not allow
the reduction in the statute of limitations, so the above reduction in the statute of
limitations may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
LARGER PRINT VERSION AVAILABLE WITHIN THE OWNERS MANUAL
AND UPON REQUEST ADDRESSED TO YOUR SELLING DEALER OR
WARRANTOR’S WARRANTY DEPARTMENT.
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................3
SECTION 2 - DRIVING & SAFETY ....................................15
SECTION 3 - EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE .................55
SECTION 4 - APPLIANCES ................................................85
SECTION 5 - EQUIPMENT ..............................................117
SECTION 6 - WATER SYSTEMS......................................141
SECTION 7 - LP-GAS SYSTEMS......................................161
SECTION 8 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – HOUSE .........171
SECTION 9 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS – CHASSIS .......191
SECTION 10 - CHASSIS INFORMATION .....................211
INDEX ................................................................................267

The information contained in this document is intended to reflect standard and optional
equipment included in a typically equipped model at the time of delivery to the initial retail
owner. Your actual unit may vary from this document as a result of optional equipment that
is not generally offered on this model. In the case that you are not the initial retail owner
of the unit, this document will not reflect modifications that may have been performed by
previous owners.
©Copyright Monaco Coach Corporation. All rights reserved. All other trademarks or
registered trademarks are property of their respective holders. Brand name products of
other companies mentioned in this manual are not endorsed by the manufacturer of the
motorhome.
Product information and specifications are shown herein as of the time of printing.
The motorhome manufacturer reserves the right to change product specifications,
designs and standard equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
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GENERAL INFORMATION — SECTION 1
WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE .........................4
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS............................4
SAFETY TERMS...................................................4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS ........................................5
VENDOR LIST......................................................7
OWNER’S MANUAL SURVEY.............................11
LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION ....13

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WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE
In addition to this Owner’s Manual, a
Warranty Information File can be found in the
motorhome that contains valuable documents
about your motorhome systems and equipment.
Many of the component manufacturer warranty
registration cards can be found in the box. They
will need to be filled out and mailed. Be sure
you read and understand all the information in
this file to help you safely operate, maintain and
troubleshoot those items.
Additional Information:
Changes, additions and supplemental
information in the form of Manual Addendums
and “Tech Tips” can be obtained by visiting our
Web Site at www.monaco-online.com. Select
one of the products from the product lineup. Go
to the Service menu. A submenu will appear.
It may also be helpful to browse the “Tech Tips”
menu for the other product lines. The tips may not
completely apply to your particular model, but
information contained therein can be useful.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your motorhome has a
defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Monaco Coach Corporation. If
NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of motorhomes, it may
order a recall or remedy campaign. However,
NHTSA cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your dealer or Monaco
Coach Corporation. To contact NHTSA you may
call the Auto Safety Hot line toll-free at 1-888-
327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153 for hearing
impaired) (or 1-202-366-0123 in the Washington
D.C. area), visit their websites at www.nhtsa.gov
or www.safercar.gov, or write to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20590
SAFETY TERMS
Many of the safety terms are personal safety
instructions. Definitions for the terms are listed
below. It is important to thoroughly read and
understand the safety instructions displayed
throughout the manual. Failure to comply with
specific instructions may result in personal
injury or death. Many instructions are required
by National Safety Associations.
WARNING:
Warnings contain information regarding
personal safety and/or pertaining to potential
extensive or permanent damage to the
motorhome or its components by means of
hazards or improper use.
CAUTION:
Cautions pertain to potential damage to the
motorhome and/or its components.
POISON:
A warning or caution pertaining to safety
and/or use of a poisonous substance or
harmful chemical.
NOTE:
Information and reminders concerning
proper operation of the motorhome and/or its
components.
INSPECTION:
Inspection of the motorhome and/or
its components is required. Additional
instruction may follow.
LUBE:
Lubrication, or addition of a lubricant
product, to the motorhome and/or a specified
component or part is required. Additional
instruction may follow.
ASSEMBLE or REPAIR:
Assembly, disassembly or installation of
a component or part, and/or repair to the
motorhome may be required. Assistance of
Technical Support or Technician may be
necessary.
INFORMATION:
References to additional information
regarding operation of the motorhome and/or
its components found in additional sources,
other than the Owner’s Manual. Also refers
to the WARRANTY INFORMATION FILE,
found within the Warranty Information Box
in the motorhome.

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TIP:
Tips contain information, helpful hints
and/or suggestion for ease of operation of the
motorhome or its components.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
AGM Batteries -A type of battery that
suspends acid in a special glass mat.
Air Compressor - Pumps air to and builds
pressure in an air system.
Air Dryer - Cools, filters and dries the air
delivered by an air compressor.
Air Governor - Controls the operation of
the air compressor by constantly monitoring
pressure in the supply tank of the air system.
The air governor initiates the unload cycle
when cut-out pressure is reached.
Alternating Current (AC) - A current
that varies periodically in magnitude
and direction. A battery does not deliver
alternating current. Also referred to as
shore power, utility power, inverter power,
generator power, etc.
Ampere (Amp) - The measure of electron
flow rate (current) through a circuit.
Ampere-hour (Amp-hr. AH) - A unit of
measure for a battery’s electrical storage
capacity, obtained by multiplying the
current in amperes by the time in hours
of discharge. Example: A battery that
delivers 5 amperes for 20 hours delivers
100 Amp-Hours of capacity.
ANSI - American National Standards
Institute.
ASTM - American Society for Testing and
Materials.
Black Water - Term associated with the
sewage holding tank. The toilet drains
directly into this tank.
CCA - Cold Cranking Amperage is the
amount of current a battery can deliver for
30 seconds at 0° F without dropping below a
specified voltage, usually 10.5 Volts DC.
Chassis Battery - Powers chassis 12 Volt
accessories and starts engine.
Circuit - An electric circuit is the path of
an electric current. A closed circuit has a
complete path. An open circuit has a broken
or disconnected path.
City Water - A term associated with
the water supply that you hook-up to at
campgrounds. It is called city water because
water is pulled from a central source (like in
a city) and not the fresh water tank.
Compressor Load Cycle - The time
during which the air compressor is building
pressure.
Compressor Unload Cycle - The time
during which the air compressor is idling
and is not building air pressure.
Curbside - This refers to the side of the
motorhome that faces the curb when it is
parked. Often called the door side or the
passenger side.
Current - The flow rate of electricity or
the movement rate of electrons along a
conductor. It is comparable to the flow of
a stream of water. The unit of measure for
current is the ampere.
Cut-In Pressure - The pressure level in
the air system supply tank that triggers
the compressor load cycle. May apply to
some water systems, such as water pump,
accumulator tank, etc.
Cut-Out Pressure - The pressure level in
the air system supply tank that triggers the
compressor unload cycle. May apply to
some water systems, such as water pump,
accumulator tank, etc.
Cycle - A battery discharge and subsequent
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Desiccant - A granular substance that has
a high affinity for water and is used to
retain moisture from the air stream flowing
through the air dryer cartridge.
Direct Current (DC) - Power that is
stored in a battery bank or supplied by
photovoltaics, alternator, chargers and DC
generators. Direct current is also known as
battery power. Current only flows one way.
Drain Trap - This is a curve that is in all
drains. Water is trapped in the curve and this
creates a barrier so tank odors cannot escape
through the drain.
Dry Camping - Camping in the motorhome
when there is no city water hook-up or shore
power. In other words, using only the water
and power that is in the motorhome and not
from another source.
Drying Cycle - The time during which the
air dryer cools, filters and removes moisture
from the air delivered by the air compressor.
The drying cycle begins and ends the same
as the compressor load cycle.
Dump Station - A site where the waste
(grey) and sewage (black) tanks can be
drained. In most states it is illegal to drain
waste tanks anywhere other than at a dump
station.
Dump Valve - Another name for the
T-handle valve used to drain the sewage
(black) and waste (grey) tanks.
Egress Window - The formal name for
the emergency exit window located in the
rear of the motorhome. Egress windows are
identified by their red handles.
Full Hook-Up Site - A campground that has
city water, shore power and sewer hook-ups
or connections available.
Grey Water - Term associated with the
waste water holding tank. Water from the
sink drains, the shower and the washer-dryer
(if equipped) go into this tank.
House Battery - Powers 12 Volt DC lights
and accessories inside motorhome.
LED (Light Emitting Diode) - Indicator
light.
Liquid Lead Acid Battery (LLA) -
A type of battery that uses liquid as an
electrolyte. This type of battery requires
periodic maintenance such as cleaning the
connections and checking the electrolyte
level.
Low Point Drain - The lowest point in the
plumbing. Drains are placed here so that
water will drain out of the lower end of the
motorhome. Drains must be closed when the
water tank is filled.
OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer.
OHM - Unit for measuring electrical
resistances.
Ohm’s Law - Expresses the relationship
between Volt (E), amperes (I) in an electrical
circuit with resistance (R). It can be
expressed as follows: E = IR. If any two of
the three values are known, the third value
can be calculated by using the above formula.
Potentiometer - A device for measuring
an unknown potential difference or
electromotive force.
Pounds Per Square Inch Gauge (psig) -
Pressure measured with respect to that of the
atmosphere. This is a pressure gauge reading
in which the gauge is adjusted to read zero
at the surrounding atmospheric pressure. It
is commonly called gauge pressure.
Purge - The initial blast of air
(decompression) from the air dryer purge
valve at the beginning of the air compressor.
Purge Cycle - The time during which the air
dryer is undergoing purge and regeneration.
This cycle starts at the beginning of the
compressor unload cycle and normally ends
well before the beginning of the compressor
load cycle.
Regeneration - The mild backflow of air
through the air dryer and out the purge valve
that begins immediately after the purge
and normally lasts 10 to 15 seconds. This
backflow of air, from the air system and
through the air dryer, removes moisture from
the desiccant cartridge and prepares the air
dryer for the next compressor load cycle.

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GENERAL INFORMATION — 1
Roadside - The side of the motorhome that
faces the road while parked. Often called the
driver’s side.
SCA - Term for Supplemental Coolant
Additive. Chemical added to coolant for
diesel engines to help prevent cylinder liner
pitting.
Shore Line - This is the electrical cord
that runs from the motorhome to the
campground 120 Volt AC electrical supply.
Shore Line Plug - The 120/240 Volt AC
outlet allows the motorhome to be hooked
up to a campground facility.
Stinger - An arm attachment on a tow truck
that is used to lift the motorhome slightly so
that it can be towed.
Volt - The unit of measure for electric
potential.
Watt - The unit for measuring electrical
power, i.e. the rate of doing work, in moving
electrons by or against an electric potential.
VENDOR LIST
Air Springs
Contitech
800-654-0974
www.contitech-usa.com
Air Conditioner – Dash
SCS/Frigette
800-275-7524
www.scsfrigette.com
Air Conditioner – Roof
Dometic Corp.
800-544-4881
www.dometic.com
Air Filter
Donaldson
952-887-3131
www.donaldson.com
Air Mattress (Optional)
Select Comfort
888-590-9237
www.selectcomfort.com
Aladdin™
Monaco Coach Corporation
Technical Support
877-466-6226
Alternator
Leece-Neville
800-354-0560
www.prestolite.com
Aqua-Hot (Optional)
Aqua-Hot Heating Systems Inc.
800-685-4298
www.hyrdro-hot.com
Awnings
Carefree
303-469-3324
www.carefreeofcolorado.com
Axles
Eaton Corporation
800-826-4357
www.truck.eaton.com
Batteries
Interstate
800-772-3600
www.interstatebatteries.com
Battery Isolator
Intellitec
800-251-2408
www.intellitec.com
Brakes – Anti-Lock Brake System
Bendix
800-247-2725
www.bendix.com
Brakes – Automatic Traction Control
Bendix
800-247-2725
www.bendix.com

GENERAL INFORMATION — 1
82008 IMPERIAL
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Safe-T-Alert
800-383-0269
www.safe-t-alert.com
Citizen Band Radio (Optional)
Cobra
733-889-3087
www.cobraelec.com
Collision Warning System (Optional)
Eaton/Vorad
866-788-6723
www.vorad.com
Cockpit Seats
Villa
888-707-7272
www.villainternational.com
Cooktop
Amana
800-628-5782
www.amana.com
Dash Radio
Magnadyne
800-638-3600
www.magnadyne.com
Dumping System (Optional)
RV Sani-Con
866-410-1965
www.emptythetanks.com
DVD – Bedroom
Sony
800-222-7669
www.sony.com
Engine
Cummins
800-343-7357
www.cummins.com
Entry Step
Coach Step
800-275-7524
www.SCSFrigette.com
Fan – Bathroom Exhaust
Fan-Tastic Vent
800-521-0298
www.fantasticvent.com
Filter – Aqua-Hot Fuel
Gar-Ber Filters
206-789-2758
www.garberfilters.com
Filter - Hydraulic – Internal Reservoir
Nelson/Cummins
800-343-7357
www.cummins.com
Filter – Hydraulic: Remote Mount
Zinga
608-524-4200
www.zinga.com
Filter – Primary Fuel
Fleetguard
800-223-4583
www.fleetguard.com
Filter – Secondary Fuel
Fleetguard
800-223-4583
www.fleetguard.com
Fire Extinguisher
Kidde
800-880-6788
www.kiddesafety.com
Generator
Onan
800-888-6626
www.onan.com
Home Theater
Sony
800-222-7669
www.sony.com
Insta-Hot (Optional)
Insinkerator
800-558-5700
www.insinkerator.com
Inverter
Magnum
305-386-5125
www.magnumenergy.com

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GENERAL INFORMATION — 1
Keyless Entry
Trimark
800-447-0343
www.trimarkcorp.com
Leveling System – Air
Power Gear
800-334-4712
www.powergearus.com
Leveling Jacks – Hydraulic (Optional)
Power Gear
800-334-4712
www.powergearus.com
LP-Gas Detector
MTI Industries, Inc.
800-383-0269
www.mtiindustries.com
LP-Gas Tank
Manchester
800-877-8265
www.mantank.com
Manabloc Water Manifold
Vanguard Pipe
800-775-5039
www.vanguardpipe.com
Microwave
Sharp Electronics Corp.
800-237-4277
www.sharp-usa.com
Navigation System
ASA Electronics
800-688-3135
www.asaelectronics.com
Outside Mirrors
Ramco
800-321-4819
www.ramco-eng.com
Power Cord Reel
Glendinning Marine
843-399-6146
www.glendinningprods.com
Power Hose Reel
Glendinning Marine
843-399-6146
www.glendinningprods.com
Power Sun Visors
Carefree of Colorado
303-469-3324
www.carefreeofcolorado.com
Rear Vision System
ASA Electronics
800-688-3135
www.asaelectronics.com
Refrigerator
Norcold
800-543-1219
www.norcold.com
Refrigerator – Residential (Optional)
Jennair
1-800-688-1100
www.jennair.com
Safe
Stealth Safe Company
800-248-7233
Satellite Radio (Optional)
Sirius
888-539-7474
www.siriusradio.com
Satellite System (Optional)
Kingdome
800-982-9920
www.kingcontrols.com
KVH
410-847-3327
www.kvh.com
Security System
Trimark
800-447-0343
www.trimarkcorp.com
Shock Absorbors
Bilstein
800-537-1085
www.bilstein.com

GENERAL INFORMATION — 1
10 2008 IMPERIAL
Slide-Out Motor – Electric
Lippert Components
866-524-7821
www.lippertcomponents.com
Slide-out Motor – Hydraulic
HWH Corporation
800-321-3494
www.hwhcorp.com
Solar Panel
Heliotrope PV
541-284-1434
www.heliotrope-pv.com
Steering Gear
TRW
765-423-5377
www.trw.com
Steering Wheel (Smart Wheel)
Vehicle Improvement Products
847-395-7250
www.vipwheels.com
Storage Trays
Kwikee
800-736-9961
www.kwikee.com
Television – LCD
Sharp
800-237-4277
www.sharp-usa.com
Television Antenna
Winegard
800-288-8094
www.winegard.com
Tires
Goodyear Tire & Rubber
800-321-2136
www.goodyear.com
Michelin
866-866-6605
www.michelin-us.com
Toilet
Sealand
800-321-9886
www.sealandtechnology.com
Transfer Switch
Surge Guard
800-780-4324
www.surgeguard.com
Transmission
Allison Transmission
800-524-2303
www.allisontransmission.com
Universal Remote
Logitech/Harmony
702-269-3457
www.logitech.com
Vacuum (Optional)
Eureka
800-282-2886
www.eureka.com
Washer/Dryer (Optional)
Splendide
800-356-0766
www.splendide.com
Water Filters
Watts Premier
800-774-7405
www.wattspurewater.com
Water Pump
Aquatec
800-975-9995
www.aquatec.com
Wheels – Accushield
Accuride
812-962-5000
www.accuridewheels.com
Windshield Wipers
Diesel Equipment
800-632-4959
www.dieselequipment.com

OWNER’S MANUAL SURVEY: IMPERIAL 2008
TEAR OFF PAGE AND MAIL TO:
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS PLT. 17
MONACO COACH CORPORATION
91320 COBURG INDUSTRIAL WAY
COBURG, OR 97408
Your suggestions are very important to us and we are continually
striving to improve the quality of our manuals. After becoming familiar
with your new recreational vehicle and the accompanying manual,
please take the time to answer the following questions. When you are
finished please return the survey via mail to our Technical Publications
Department, or you may fax the survey to: [phone] Attention:
Technical Publications Department. Feel free to attach an additional
page if you desire.
1. Is this your first recreational vehicle? YES / NO (circle one)
2. If no, what was your previous recreational vehicle brand/model?______
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3. Was the overall appearance and lay-out of this manual what you
expected to see in your new recreational vehicle?
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4. Was the information within this manual helpful in acquainting you with
your new recreational vehicle? If not please address any area(s) we need
to expand or improve on.
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5. Were the operating instructions clearly written, and were you able to
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LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER APPLICATION/CHANGE OF OWNER INFORMATION
Mail to:
Monaco Coach Corporation
Warranty Transfer
91320 Coburg Industrial Way
Coburg, OR 97408
Please read terms and representations below before signing.
Submitted By:
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: ( )
Limited Warranty Transfer
Address Change
By your signature(s) on face side of this form, and in order to induce
Monaco Coach Corporation to transfer its Limited Warranty, you represent
the following:
1. That you have received and read a copy of the Limited Warranty.
2. You understand that the unit is to be used only for family camping and cross
country travel on improved roads.
3. All information provided by you on face side of this form is true and correct.
4. You understand that you are purchasing a pre-owned recreational vehicle
and Monaco Coach Corporation does not make any representation as to its
present condition.
TEAR OFF PAGE AND MAIL TO:
WARRANTY TRANSFER, MONACO COACH CORPORATION,
91320 COBURG INDUSTRIAL WAY
COBURG, OR 97408
A. Current Owner Information:
First Name Initial Last Name
–
Vehicle Identification Number Unit # (15 digits) (6 digits) Model/Year
B. New Owner Information, Transfer Coverage To:
First Name Initial Last Name
( )
Phone Number Street Address City State Zip
Date of Transfer (If Applicable) Odometer Reading at Transfer (If Applicable)
C. Signatures:
(New) Owner’s Signature Date Selling Dealer’s Signature (If Applicable) Date
Terms & Representations

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DRIVING & SAFETY — SECTION 2
DRIVING & SAFETY...........................................16
Inspections ..................................................16
Familiarize Yourself.......................................16
Mirror Adjust................................................16
Safety Seat Belts..........................................17
DRIVING TIPS ...................................................18
TRIP PREPARATION ..........................................21
HITCH ..............................................................22
Using the Rear Receiver ...............................22
REAR VIEW SYSTEM.........................................24
Monitor Controls ..........................................24
BACKING UP A MOTORHOME............................25
SET-UP PROCEDURES.......................................26
DRY CAMPING ..................................................27
BREAKING CAMP ..............................................28
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE PROCEDURES ...........29
In Case of Flat Tire .......................................30
Engine Light - Retractable.............................30
Dead Chassis Battery...................................30
TOWING PROCEDURES.....................................32
Disabling Parking Brake................................33
TIRES ................................................................34
Importance of Air Pressure...........................34
Tire Pressure Inflation Guideline....................35
Tire Charts...................................................35
Inspecting & Pressure ..................................37
Air Pressure Checklist ..................................38
Tire Support When Leveling .........................38
Tire Vibration................................................39
Tire Rotation ................................................39
Tread ...........................................................39
Storage of Tires - Long Term........................39
WHEEL MOUNTING ...........................................39
WEIGHING THE MOTORHOME...........................40
Weight Terms...............................................40
Weight Label................................................43
Six-Point Weighing Example ........................44
Cargo Carrying Capacity Flowchart ..............46
Weighing Procedure Worksheet ...................47
Weight Record Sheet....................................47
VORAD SAFETY SYSTEM (Optional) .................48
Side Sensors Display ...................................48
VORAD Driver Display ..................................48
SmartCruise®- Operation.............................49
Special Situations.........................................49
SECURITY SYSTEM (Optional) ..........................50
Basic Operations..........................................50
SAFE .................................................................51
SMOKE DETECTOR............................................51
Operation.....................................................51
Testing.........................................................51
Maintenance ................................................51
Troubleshooting ...........................................51
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR .......................52
Operation.....................................................52
Alarm...........................................................53
Testing.........................................................53
Cleaning & Maintenance...............................53
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.........................................54
ESCAPE (EGRESS) WINDOW ............................54

DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
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DRIVING & SAFETY
Section Two contains information on driving
tips, emergency situations, towing, safety
devices, weighing the motorhome and tires.
NOTE:
The motorhome has electronic data
recording devices that may record
information about direction, road
speed, engine speed, brake application,
steering attitude or other vehicle
operating data. Data recording
devices can be present in engines,
transmissions, ABS (Antilock Brake
Systems) or other systems affiliated
with operation of the vehicle.
Information from data recording
devices can be examined in case of
an accident. Contact the component
manufacturer to learn more about
these devices.
Inspections
Differences between a passenger automobile
and a motorhome are significant. Always be
aware of these differences when traveling.
The key to safely operating a motorhome is
inspection. Undetected problems could cause
problems on the road and may result in lost time
and increased repair costs. Several states require
a special license endorsement and motorhome
inspection prior to registration. Know and
observe the laws of the states in which you are
traveling. Laws may vary from state to state.
A systematic inspection conducted prior
to moving the motorhome can help ensure
nothing is overlooked and will assist in
familiarizing the owner with the motorhome.
Prior to moving the motorhome perform a
general inspection. Examine the condition and
surrounding area. Look high and low when
walking around the motorhome.
Familiarize Yourself
Because the location of the driver’s seat in
the motorhome is higher and farther to the left
than most vehicles, a different perspective of
the roadway is created. Rely on the outside
mirrors to line up with the center of the road
and to check conditions behind the motorhome.
The dashboard may include more gauges and
controls than are normally found in passenger
automobiles. Become familiar with these
gauges and their indications before starting out.
Mirror Adjust
Adjust the
mirrors prior to
starting out. Have
an assistant help
to simplify the
mirror adjustment
process.
Coarse Adjustment:
Adjust the driver seat to travel position.
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the
bolt access cap at the base of the mirror
(see A on illustration).
Use a 1/2" socket to loosen the bolt
located at the base of the mirror.
Tighten the bolt when properly adjusted.
Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the
screw caps at point B.
Use a 3/16" Allen wrench to loosen the
set screws at point B.
Adjust the mirror, and tighten set screws
and screw caps.
Fine Adjustment:
Rear view mirrors have three
separately adjustable areas.
Use the mirror select switch
to choose the top, middle, or
bottom area.
Use the mirror adjust switch to
chose the left or right mirror,
and then use the arrow buttons
to make adjustments.
NOTE:
Optional side
cameras are
integrated into the
bottom portion
of the mirror. Use
the mirror adjust
switches to adjust
the camera view.
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