Jamboree Rallye User manual
JBmboree
ra
1987
FULL
ONE-YEAR/15,OOO
MILE
.----
WARRANTy-------,
FOR
MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED
BY
SUBSIDIARIES
OF
flEETWOOD
ENTERPRISES, INC.
SOLO IN THE UNITED
STATES
AND
CANADA
COVERAGE
PROVIDED
Your
new
motor
home, including
the
structure, plumbing, heating
and
electrical
systems,
and
all
appliances
and
equipment
installed by
the
manufacturer, is warranted
under
normal
use
to
be
free from manufacturing
defects
in material
or
workmanship..
The
warranty
extends
to
the
first retail
purchaser
and
his transferee(s}
and
begins
on
the
date
of original retail delivery
or
the
date
the
motor
home
is first
placed
into
service
as
a rental, commercial or
demonstrator
unit
(whichever
occurs
first!.
The
warranty
extends
for a period
of
one year from such date or until the
unit
has received 15,000total miles
of
use
as
determined
by
the mileaga shown on the odometer Iwhichever
occurs ftrsll, Written notice
of
defects
must
be given
to
the selling dealer or the manufacturer
not
later than ten (10) days after the expiration
of
the applicable
warranty
period.
OWNER'S OBLIGATIONS
The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the Owner's Manual; however, minor adjustments (such as adjustments
to
the interior of exterior doors.
LP
regulator pressure, cabinet latches,
TV
antenna control, etc.)
will
be performed by the dealer during the first
90
days of
warranty
coverage. Thereafter,
such
adjustments are the responsibmty
of
the owner
as
normal maintenance unless required as a
direct result
of
repair or replacement
of
a defective
part
under this warranty.
If
a problem occurs
which
the
owner
believes is covered by
this
warranty. the owner shall
contact
the SELLING DEALER, or other authorized
dealer, giving him
sufficient
information
to
resolve the matter. The
owner
shall deliver the
motor
home
to
the
DEALER
or manufacturing plant
location for
warranty
service.
DEALER'S OBlIGATfONS
By
agreement
with
the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated
to
maintain the motor home prior
to
retai! sale,
to
perform a detailed predelivery
inspection and
to
repair
or
replace any parts necessary
to
correct defects in material
or
workmanship.
WHEN THE DEALER DOES NOT
RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
If the dealer is unable or unwilling
to
resolve a problem which the owner is convinced is covered
by
the warranty,
he
should contact the MANUFAC-
TURING PLANT at the address listed
below
and
provide the manufacturer
with
a description in
writing
of the problem end attempts made
to
resolve it.
MANUFACTURING PLANT OBLIGATIONS
Upon receipt
of
notice
of
a claim,
where
the dealer
was
unable
or
unwilling
to
resolve the problem, the manufacturing
plant
will repair or replace
any parts necessary
to
correct defects in material
or
workmanship,
or
will take other appropriate action as may
be
required.
WHEN THE MANUFACTURING PLANT DOES NOT
RESOLVE
THE PROBLEM
If
the representatives
of
the manufacturing plant are unable to resolve the problem and the owner is convinced
that
it
is covered by the warranty,
the owner should call the toll-free
number
listed below
to
describe tha problem and
the
attempts
made
to
resolve it.
WHAT
IS
NOT
COVEREO
BY
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1.
THE
AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM (INCLUDING THE CHASSIS AND DRIVE TRAIN). TIRES AND BATTERIES, WHICH
ARE
COVERED
BY
THE
SEPARATE
WARRANTIES
OF
THE
RESPECTIVE
MANUFACTURERS
OF
THESE COMPONENTS,
2.
DEFECTS
CAUSED
BY
OR
RELATED
TO;
, A. ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE
OR
ACCIDENT;
B.
FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE OWNER'S
MANUAl:
C.
ALTERATION
OR
MODIFICATION
OF
THE MOTOR HOME;
3.
NORMAL DETERIORATION
DUE
TO
WEAR
OR
EXPOSURE, SUCH AS FADING
OF
FABRICS
OR
DRAPES, CARPET WEAR,
ETC.
4.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
ITEMS, SUCH AS LIGHT BULBS,
FUSES,
WIPER BLADES, LUBRICANTS,
ETC.
5. MOTOR HOMES
ON
WHICH THE ODOMETER READING HAS
BEEN
ALTERED.
6. TRANSPORTATION
TO
AND
FROM DEALER
OR
MANUFACTURING PLANT LOCATION, LOSS OFTIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMER·
CIAL LOSS, LOSS
OF
USE, TOWING CHARGES, BUS
FARES,
CAR
RENTAL, INCIDENTAL CHARGES SUCH AS TELEPHONE CALLS
OR
HOTEl
BILLS,
OR
OTHER INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENflAL DAMAGES.
SOME
STATES
DO
NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION
OR
LIMITATION
OF
INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO
THE ABOVE
LIMITATION
OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY
TO
VOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS.
AND
YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE
TO
STATE.
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR
ANY UNDERTAKING, REPRESENTATION,
OR
WARRANTY MADE
BY
ANY
DEALER
OR
OTHER
PERSON
BEYOND THOSE
EXPRESSLY
SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY.
Brand Name
__
~
_____________
Mode!
__________
Serial
No,
________
_
CORPORATE
HEADQUARTERS:
Consumer Affairs Department
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
PO.
Box
7300
Riverside, California
92523
From California:
(800)
442-4804
From Outside of California: (800) 854-4755
pllnted
In USA
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
.........................
1
Front
End
Alignment
.....................
2
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION. . . . . . . . . . . .
..
3
Read
the
Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
3
Inspect and Maintain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
3
Loading and Weight Distribution . . . . . . . . . .
..
3
Control
of
the
Motor
Home
...............
3
MOTOR HOME
LOADING.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
4
Carrying Capacity
Determining and Distributing
Your
Motor
Home Load
..................
.
Trailer Hitches and Towing
...............
.
READY
TO
LEAVE
.......................
.
Starting and Warmup
...................
.
Safety Belts
............
'
..............
.
Gasoline Fill
..........................
.
ON THE ROAD
4
4
5
7
7
7
7
8
Driving and Parking
.....................
8
Parking On A Grade
With
A Trailer
..........
8
Miscellaneous
Safety
Tips
................
8
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
..
. . . .
..
9
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
9
12-Volt Fuse Replacement
................
9
Tires.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
. . . .
..
9
Changing A Flat
Tire.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Required Tools and
Equipment.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
To
Change A Front Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
To
Change A Rear Wheel
.................
11
Towing
...............................
12
Auxiliary
Start
System
...................
12
Automotive
Air
Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
SERVICE
...............................
13
Motor
Home Chassis Operator's Manual
......
13
Service Parts
And
Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Battery
Service.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Generator Power Plant System Service
.......
13
INTERIOR AND FURNISHING
................
14
Storage
..............................
14
Dinette Conversions
.....................
14
Pull-out Lounge Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Emergency Exit
Window
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Effects
of
Prolonged Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Controlling
Moisture
Condensation
..........
15
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
...........
17
Filling
LP
Gas Tanks
.....................
17
LP
Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
Using
LP
Gas System at Low Temperatures . . . .
17
LP
Gas System
Leak
Checks
...............
17
Lighting
LP
Gas
Appliances.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
LP
Gas Precauti<:ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
PLUMBING
.............................
19
Fresh Water System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System
..........
20
The Water Pump
...................
. . . .
20
The
Monitor
Panel
......................
20
Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System
......
20
Water Pump Troubleshooting
..............
22
The Waste Water System
.................
22
Water System
Winterizing.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
.....................
26
Batteries
.............................
26
Power Converter
........................
27
Auxiliary Battery
.......................
28
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................
28
Ground Fault Interrupter
..................
28
Entertainment Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
TV
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
TV
Ghosts And FM Flutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
Generator Power Plant
...................
29
Electrical System Wiring
..................
31
APPLIANCES
...........................
32
Water Heater
..............
,
...........
32
Furnace
......•.......................
32
Range
...............................
32
Range Exhaust Hood
32
Air Conditioner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32
Refrigerators
..........................
32
Smoke Detector
........................
33
MAINTENANCE
.........................
34
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34
Interior
..............................
35
MAINTENANCE CHART
...................
36
TRAVEL CHECK LIST
.....................
37
EMERGENCY AND
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION
.............
38
INDEX
................................
40
SAFETY REGULATIONS REGARDING
LP
GAS SYSTEMS
AND
LP
GAS
APPLIANCES
The manufacturer of this recreational vehicle
is
required to furnish the follow-
ing consumer information
as
provided by the National Fire Prevention Associa-
tion and the American National Standards Institute. The information and warn-
ings found here may also be found in other sections of this Owner's Manual.
Please see sections titled "Liquid Petroleum Gas System"
and
"Appliances" for
other safety and operating information.
WARNING:
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
SHALL
NOT
BE
PLACED
OR
STORED
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE.
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS
ARE
EQUIPPED
WITH
SAFETY
DEVICES
WHICH
RELIEVE
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
BY
DISCHARGING
GAS
TO
THE
ATMOSPHERE.
WARNING:
IT
IS
NOT
SAFE
TO
USE
COOKING
APPLIANCES
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING.
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NEED
FRESH
AIR
FOR
SAFE
OPERATION.
BEFORE
OPERATION:
1.
OPEN
OVERHEAD
VENT
OR
TURN
ON
EXHAUST
FAN.
AND
2.
OPEN
WINDOW.
THIS
WARNING
LABEL
HAS
BEEN
LOCATED
IN
THE
COOKING
AREA
TO
REMIND
YOU
TO
PROVIDE
AN
ADEQUATE
SUPPLY
OF
FRESH
AIR
FOR
COMBUSTION.
UNLIKE
HOMES.
THE
AMOUNT
OF
OXYGEN
SUPPLY
IS
LIMITED
DUE
TO
THE
SIZE
'OF
THE
RECREA·
TlONAL
VEHICLE.
AND
PROPER
VENTILATION
WHEN
USING
THE
COOKING
APPLIANCESISI
WILL
AVOID
DANGERS
OF
ASPHYXIATION.
IT
IS
ESPECIALLY
IMPOR·
TANT
THAT
COOKING
APPLIANCES
NOT
BE
USED
FOR
COMFORT
HEATING
AS
THE
DANGER
OF
ASPHYXIATION
IS
GREATER
WHEN
THE
APPLIANCE
IS
USED
FOR
LONG
PERIODS
OF
TIME.
WARNING:
PORTABLE
FUEL·BURNING
EQUIPMENT.INCWDING
WOOD
AND
CHARCOAL
GRILLS
AND
STOVES.
SHALL
NOT
BE
USED
INSIDE
THIS
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE.
THE
USE
OF
THIS
EQUIPMENT
INSIDE
THE
RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE
MAY
CAUSE
FIRES
OR
ASPHYXIATION.
WARNING:
00
NOT
BRING
OR
STORE
LP
GAS
CONTAINERS.
GASOLINE.
OR
OTHER
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS
INSIDE
THE
VEHICLE
BECAUSE
A
FIRE
OR
EXPLOSION
MAY
RESULT.
A
waming
label
has
bean
located
neer
the
LP
gas
container.
This
label
reads:
00
NOT
FILL
CONTAINERISI
TO
MORE
THAN
80
PERCENT
OF
CAPACITY.
Overfilling
the
lP
gas
container
can
rasult
in
uncontrolled
gas
flow
which
can
cause
fire
OJ
explosion.
A
property
filHKi
container
will
contain
approximately
80
percent
of
its
volume
as
liquid
LP
gas.
The
following
label
has
been
placed
in
the
vehicle
near
the
range
area:
IF
YOU
SMELL
GAS:
1.
Extinguish
any
open
flames,
pilot
lights
and
all
smoking
materials.
2.
Do
not
touch
electrical
switches.
3.
Shut
off
the
gas
supply
at
the
tank
valvels)
or
gas
supply
connaction.
4.
Open
doors
and
other
ventilating
openings.
5.
Leave
the
area
until
odor
clears.
6.
Have
the
gas
system
checked
and
leakage
source
corrected
before
using
again.
LP
gas
regulators
must
always
be
installed
with
the
diaphragm
vent
facing
downward.
Regulators
that
are
not
in
compartments
have
been
equipped
with
a
protective
cover.
Make
sure
that
regulator
vent
faces
downward
and
the
cover
is
kept
In
place
to
minimize
vent
blockage
which
could
result
in
excessive gas
pressure
causing
fire
or
explosion.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to
the
recreational vehicle lifestyle and the
growing
family
of
motor
home owners.
We
sincerely
thank
you for choosing our product.
Your
motor home has been designed to provide you
with
many
years
of
carefree, pleasant traveling and
vacationing. This manual describes many features of
your
motor
home and provides a guide
to
operating
procedures so
that
you can obtain
the
best perfor-
mance from those features. Your
motor
home has
been designed
to
conform
with,
or exceed,
the
American National Standards
Institute
A119.2,
NFPA
501C, Canadian CSA Standard
Z-240
(Canadian-built"
or
units
built
for
Canada), and applicable
motor
vehi-
cle standards. These standards
establish
the
plumb-
ing, heating, electrical and
other
requirements for
quality
and safety. Compliance
with
these standards
is indicated by the seal attached
just
outside the entry
door. This seal is
the
outward
sign of internal quality.
Like all
finely
crafted equipment, your
motor
home
will
require care and regular maintenance in order
to
retain its
maximum
performance characteristics. This
manual, along
with
the
information
provided in your
Owner's
Information
Kit and Chassis Operator's
Manual outlines
important
areas
of
maintenance and
provides a maintenance schedule
that
you should
follow
to
ensure safe, trouble-free service
from
your
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
thoroughly
inspected
before shipment.
It
is
the
duty
of
your dealer
to
inspect
the
motor
home and
to
prepare
it
for
you dur-
ing
the
predelivery phase
of
the
sale.
YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE
FOR
PERFORM-
ING A COMPLETE PREDELIVERY INSPECTION
OF
THE CHASSIS
AND
ALL MOTOR HOME COM·
PONENTS AS SPECIFIED
IN
THE PREDELIVERY
CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED
BY
FLEETWOOD AND THE
CHASSIS MANUFACTURER.
YOU
SHOULD
RECEIVE
A COPY
OF
THESE COMPLETED CHECKLISTS
FROM
YOUR DEALER WHEN YOUR MOTOR HOME IS·
DELIVERED
TO
YOU.
He
will
instruct
you
in its basic use; however, sup-
plement
this
instruction
by
reading all instructional
material furnished
with
the motor home. If, after taking
delivery
of
your
new
motor
home, you feel
it
requires
additional
conditioning
or adjustment, please return
it
to
your dealer as soon
as
possible.
If
you have any questions regarding operation,
maintenance,
or
service, please
contact
your dealer
immediately
so he can assist you. Your dealer's
Service or Sales
Department
will
handle any normal
problem
which
might
occur. Customer service is
of
1
utmost
importance
to
your dealer, and is
just
as
important
to
the
manufacturer. Your
motor
home is
covered by one
of
the
most
comprehensive
warranty
programs in the industry. This manual contains a sec-
tion
outlining
the
warranty
and explaining your rights
and obligations, as well
as
the
rights and obligations
of
the
dealer and manufacturer, under
the
terms of
the
warranty. Please read
this
section carefully:
You
will
be
better
informed in case you have a
warranty-
related problem, and your dealer
will
be
better
able
to
get
you on
the
road again. If,
for
some reason, a
problem is
not
handled to your satisfaction:
1.
Discuss any warranty-related problems
directly
with
the
manager or
owner
of
the
dealership,
giving him an
opportunity
to
help his service
department
resolve
the
matter
for you.
2.
If
a problem arises
that
cannot
be
resolved
to
your satisfaction by your local dealer, contact the
factory
service manager. The factories are listed
in
this
manual. Please
contact
the
one nearest
you.
3.
We
sincerely believe
that
your dealer and
the
factory
representative
will
be
able
to
solve any
problem
which
might
arise.
If
their
combined
efforts
are
not
satisfactory, please send a
letter
describing
the
circumstances to:
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.
Consumer Affairs Department
P.
O.
Box
7300
Riverside,
Ca
92523
Please include
the
brand name and serial number
of
your
motor
home.
4.
If
you
wish
to
call for assistance, please use
these toll-free telephone numbers.
From California:
(800)
442-4804
From outside California: 1800)
854-4755
Thank you for choosing our product.
Your
dealer and
we,
the
manufacturer, will
continually
strive
to
merit
your confidence.
NOTE:
Some equipment and features described or
shown in this manual may
be
optional
on
some
models. This instructional manual is of general nature
only. Because of the continuous process
of
product
improvement conducted by Fleetwood
it
is possible
that recent product changes may not
be
included in
this manual. Specifications may change without
notice. This manual is accurate
as
of date
of
publica·
tion. The instructions included in this manual
are
intended
as
a guide,
and
in no respect extend the
responsibilities of the manufacturing subsidiary, parent
company or affiliates beyond the standard written war·
ranty
as
presented in this manual.
NOTE: Photographs or illustrations in this manual are
representative
of
function
and
mayor
not
be specific
in their depiction
of
actual equipment, fabrics, interior
or
exterior decor
or
design
options
as installed on or
in your
motor
home.
NOTE: This product is designed
for
recreational use
and
short
term
occupancy only.
It
is
not
designed or
intended
to
be used as permanent housing. Use
of
this
product
for
long
term
or
permanent occupancy
may
lead
to
premature deterioration
of
interior
finishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage or
deterioration due
to
long
term
occupancy may
not
be
considered normal, and may
under
the
terms
of
the
warranty,
constitute
misuse, abuse,
or
neglect, and
may
therefore reduce
your
warranty
protection. This
manual contains a discussion
of
long term occupancy
problems. Please refer
to
that
section before consider-
ing
this
product
for
long
term
occupancy.
A Few Words
on
Energy...
To
all
of
us
who
drive cars or trucks,
or
heat and
cool homes and businesses, very
little
needs
to
be
said about energy. Discussions
of
the
topic often lead
to
the
question,
"What
can
be
done
to
save our
natural energy resources?" There is no single simple
2
answer.
To
some, energy-efficiency
is
a problem. Fleet-
wood thinks of energy conservation
as
an
opportunity
to
research
new
ideas,
while
giving you
the
best
in
recreational living. Space-age
technology
has given
us
lightweight,
but
strong, and
attractive
materials.
Sophisticated manufacturing techniques offer the best
in time and energy management
to
bring you a
motor
home
that
has saved energy even before you drive
it
away.
It's
"energy-efficient
engineering".
Fleetwood is
thinking
about
energy.
And
we're
helping.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
AS A
PART
OF
THE
PRE
DELIVERY INSPECTION
PROCEDURE, THE DEALER
IS
TO
ROAD TEST THE
MOTOR HOME, NOTING
AND
CORRECTING
ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS
BEFORE
DELIVERY
TO
THE
RETAIL CUSTOMER.
THEREFORE,
FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
WILL NOT
BE
RESPONSIBLE
FOR
FRONT
END
ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PREDELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
The
camping
trip
is one
of
the
most
popular
types
of
vacations, and each year millions
of
Americans
embark
on
camping
trips using some
type
of
recrea-
tional
vehicle. Proper planning
of
your
trip,
including
familiarity
with
your equipment, your itinerary, antici-
pated activities, and anticipated needs
will
ensure a
pleasurable experience.
That
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 BOOK
A
thorough
knowledge
of
your
RV
is
important
if
you
are
going
to get
the
most
out
of
the
convenience
and
safety
items 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 comfort, convenience and safety.
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 atten-
tion
to
brakes, tires, suspension and
exhaust
system
components, steering linkages, and electrical systems.
This
manual includes a section outlining
motor
home
maintenance
items
and recommended
maintenance
3
intervals. Adherence
to
these schedules
will
minimize
the
possibility
of
failure
of
any
important
system or
part
of
your
motor
home. The
time
spent
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 tags attached to the
motor
home
to
determine
the
safe load limits. For safety's
sake, NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR HOME. This
manual contains information
about
proper 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 develop.
Know
how
to
brake properly,
how
to
back up, and
how
to
turn. Practice in a secluded place until you become
familiar
with
the
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 vehicle codes
that
spell
out
your rights and responsibilities as a
motor
home
owner.
MOTOR
HOME
LOADING
A motot home chassis (springs, wheels, tires, axles,
and frame) is designed to carry a certain maximum
load. This load includes everything; the
weight
of
the
empty
motor
home itself, your belongings, fuel, fresh
water, waste
water
and anything else
that
may
be
in
or
attached
to
the
motor
home. The maximum load
for
which
the
motor
home is designed is called the
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Another
critical
weight
factor
is
the
GROSS AXLE
WEIGHT RATING (GAWR). This is the maximum
weight
a specific axle is designed
to
carry and each
axle has
its
own
GAWR. The GAWR's do
not
necessarily add· up
to
the GVWR.
Be
careful, neither
the axle loads
nor
the vehicle loads
must
ever exceed
their
respective
weight
ratings.
In
addition
to
knowing
the
overall
weight
that
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.
CARRYING CAPACITY
During
the
design and development
of
our
motor
homes, the number and size
of
storage compartments,
the liquid tank capacities and number
of
belted seating
positions are maximized
for
value and convenience.
If
the
motor
home operator fills all liquid tanks
to
capacity, fills all storage compartments and cupboards
to
maximum volume and fills all available seating
positions
with
passengers,
the
motor
home
will
probably be overloaded. According
to
National High-
way
Traffic Safety Administration figures, an average
vehicle occupant weighs 150 pounds, each gallon
of
gasoline weighs six pounds (6.0 Ibs.) and each gallon
of
water
weighs over
eight
pounds (8.3 Ibs.).
The operator is responsible
for
analyzing the
conditions in
which
the
motor
home
will
be
utilized
for
each trip. The number
of
passengers and place-
ment
of
cargo
will
affect
the
amount
of
water
and
cargo
that
you can carry (See Loading Tips).
For
con-
venience, the passenger capacity for camping use and
the
passenger
capacity
for
day use are
shown
on a
permanent table in the driver's area or adjacent
to
the
main
entry
door. The smaller passenger
capacity
for
camping provides reasonable cargo capacity
for
trips
taking more
than
one day. The larger passenger
capacity
for day use provides less cargo
capacity
for
trips or activities
not
involving overnight stays.
It
may
be necessary
to
reduce the
amount
of
water
carried
and unload some cargo items normally carried for
camping in order
to
provide carrying capacity
for
the
additional day use passengers.
4
The number
of
safety belted seating locations may
be
greater than the number
of
passengers permitted
by the label. These extra seating locations,
if
provided,
are
to
permit
a choice
of
seats
while
traveling.
It
is
not
safe
to
exceed
the
labeled passenger
capacity
unless the axle loadings and total
weight
are checked
against their ratings on a public scale.
Thoughtful
consideration
of
the
weight
placed in
the
motor
home can yield
important
benefits:
• maximum flexibility in
the
use
of
the
seating and
liberal storage facilities provided
in
the
motor
home;
• operation
without
unsafe loading;
• improved handling characteristics and ride comfort;
• better fuel mileage and reduced tire wear.
NOTE:
CARRYING
CAPACITIES
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,
AWNINGS,
ROOF
PODS,
ETC
..
ARE
INSTALLED
AFTER
THE
MOTOR
HOME
LEAVES
THE
FACTORY,
THE
WEIGHT
OF
THESE
ITEMS MUST
BE
SUB-
TRACTED
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
CARRY-
.
ING
CAPACITIES.
DETERMINING
AND
DISTRIBUTING
YOUR
MOTOR HOME LOAD
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for
your
motor
home
are
shown
on
the
certification
tag posted on
the driver's door
or
in the driver's compartment.
Remember, these ratings are
for
a fully loaded vehicle.
You
must
compare the GVWR
to
the
loaded
weight
of
your
motor
home.
If
the loaded
weight
of
your
motor
home exceeds the GVWR,
the
motor
home is
overloaded and you'll have
to
remove items
to
bring
the weight
down
to
or below the GVWR.
If
the loaded
axle
weight
on any axle exceeds
the
GAWR, the axle
is overloaded and you'll have
to
redistribute cargo
to
bring the
weight
down
to
or
below
the GAWR.
Weighing
Your
Loaded
Motor
Home
1.
Drive the
front
wheels
onto
the scale
platform
and take a reading. This is
the
front
Gross Axle
Weight. (Reading
1).
2.
Drive
the
entire vehicle (both axles) onto
the
scale and take a reading. This
is
the Gross
Vehicle Weight (Reading 2).
3.
Drive forward
until
only
the
rear axle
is
on the
platform
and take a reading. This reading is rear
Gross Axle Weight (Reading 3).
o
4. Compare reading 2
with
the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) of your vehicle. This rating
is located on
the
certification
tag.
If
the
reading
exceeds the GVWR rating, you
will
have
to
reduce
the
total
vehicle load.
5.
If
reading 2 is less than
the
GVWR of your
vehicle, check readings 1 and 3
to
verify
that
each is less
than
the
GAWR on
the
certification
tag.
If
either exceeds
the
GAWR
for
the axle,
redistribute enough
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.
EXCEEDING
THE
GAWR
OR
GVWR
OF
YOUR
MOTOR
HOME
CAN
CAUSE
UNDESIRABLE
HAN·
DLiNG
CHARACTERISTICS
AND
MAY
CREATE
A
SAFETY
HAZARD.
5
Loading Tips
After
you have determined
how
much
weight
you
can safely carry and selected those items
to
make up
that
weight,
make a
list
and keep
it
for
future
refer·
ence. Load
the
motorhome
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 travel,
thereby
shifting
motor
home load.
Do
not
load heavy items near either
end
of
the
motor
home or on the rear bumper.
Adjust
cargo storage
to
keep the side
to
side
wheel
loads
as equal as possible. Carry
only
as
much
water
as
needed for travel use
or
to balance
the
load. Whenever
possible,
empty
the
holding tanks before traveling.
WARNING:
MODIFICATION
OF
YOUR
VEHICLE
BY
ADDITION
OF
RACKS
NOT
SPECIFIED
BY
THE
MAN·
UFACTURER
TO
CARRY
ADDITIONAL
EQUIPMENT
OR
VEHICLES
IS
NOT
RECOMMENDED.
Make a loading 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 readily 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
CON·
TAINERS,
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
the
trailer)
to
a
maximum
of
250
pounds. Heavier
vertical
hitch loads can cause damage to your
motor
home rear frame and body, cause unstable
driving and handling characteristics, and may
restrict your rights under
the
Ownercare warranty.
• Do
not
tow
a trailer weighing more
than
3500
pounds, or more than recommended by the chassis
manufacturer
(as described below),
whichever
is
less. Heavier trailers can cause damage
to
the
motor
home structure or drive train, cause unstable
driving
or
handling characteristics, or restrict your
rights under
the
Ownercare warranty.
• Check
the
following chart (provided by the chassis
manufacturer)
to
determine
the
Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR) of the
motor
home chassis.
The Gross Combined Weight is
the
total
weight
of
the
fully
loaded
motor
home
with
driver, all
passengers, all cargo and the
fully
loaded trailer.
Chassis
Manufacturer
Chevrolet
Ford
Ford
Engine
5.7 (350)
Gas
5.8 (351)
Gas
7.5 (460)
Gas
Ratio
4.10
4.10
4.10
GCWR
13,500
13,500
18,500
• Compare the Gross Combined Weight
with
the
GCWR.
If
the weight exceeds the GCWR, the motor
home is overloaded; you'll have
to
remove'items
to
bring
the
weight
down
to
or
below
the
GCWR.
Alternate gear ratios and suspension springs may
be
retrofitted
for special
towing
needs.
Contact
your
local
chassis
manufacturer
dealer
for
chassis
racommendations. Exceeding these GCWR's may
cause damage to your
motor
home drive train or
chassis, unstable driving and handling characteristics,
and may void your warranty.
Weigh
your
motor
home
fully
loaded
with
driver,
passengers, cargo, and
the
fully
loaded trailer
attached. Again, do
not
exceed.the Gross Axle Weight
6
Rating (GAWR)
of
any axle, and
do
not
exceed
the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
of
either
the
motor home, the trailer, or the Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) of
the
motor
home.
If
any
of
these
ratings are exceeded,
weight
must
be eliminated or
shifted
until
scale
weights
are equal
to
or
less
than
ratings.
Towing Automobiles
If
you plan
to
tow
an automobile
with
your
motor
home,
the
tongue
weight
must
not
exceed
250
pounds. The Gross Combined Weight
must
not
exceed
the GCWR listed on
the
chart
above.
CAUTION: TOWING DEVICES
(OTHER
THAN
WHEELED
DOLLIES)
THAT
RAISE
THE
FRONT
OR
REAR
WHEELS
OF
THE
VEHICLE
IN
TOW
OFF
THE
GROUND
CREATE
TONGUE
WEIGHTS
IN
EXCESS
OF
THE
250
POUNDS
MAXIMUM, AND MUST
NOT
BE
USED.
READY
To
LEAVE
BE
SURE
TO
PLACE
THE
ENTRY
STEP
IN
TRAVEL
POSITION.
STARTING
AND
WARMUP
Follow the recommendations in
your
Chassis
Operator's Manual when starting or operating your
engine.
NOTE:
Be
sure transmission is in
"P"
park and
parking brake is engaged
to
keep the
motor
home from rolling.
If
the parking brake needs
adjustment, see the Chassis Operator's
Manual
for
adjustment instructions.
SAFETY
BELTS
Seat belts are an important safety feature
of
your
vehicle. For your protection, fasten all belts while the
motor
home is in motion. The driver's seat and all
other seats designed
to
carry passengers while under
way
have been equipped
with
lap belts.
NOTE: All riders should
be
furnished
with
and use
seat belts while the vehicle is in motion.
Seats
which
are
not
equipped
with
safety
belts should
not
be occupied while the
vehicle
is
in
motion and will
be
labeled: "NOT
FOR
USE WHILE THE VEHICLE
IS
IN
MOTION".
It
is
not
possible
to
belt in persons
using beds.
WARNING:
WHILE
THE
MOTOR
HOME
IS
IN
MOTION,
FASTEN
SEAT
BELTS
AND
DO
NOT
ALLOW
PASSENGERS
TO
OCCUPAY
ANY
SEAT
OR
BED
THAT
IS
NOT
EQUIPPED
WITH A
SEAT
BELT.
Adjust
seat belts
as
follows:
• Pivot buckle
at
right angfes
to
the
belt and pull
to
the desired length.
7
•
To
fasten belt,
be
sure
it
is
not
twisted,
then push
the tongue end
of
one belt into the buckle
of
the
mating belt.
Be
sure
it
latches. Pull the loose end
of
the belt
to
tighten.
•
To
release the belt, depress the button in the center
of
the buckle and slide the tongue out of the buckle.
Adjust the belt
as
low
on the abdomen and
as
snug
as
comfort
will
allow,
for
greatest safety. Never use
a belt for more than one person at a time.
If
your belts
have been equipped
with
retractors,
be
sure belt is
pulled all
the
way
out
of
the retractor.
GASOLINE FILL
WARNING:
MODERN
FUEL
SYSTEMS
MAY
BUILD
UP
VAPOR
PRESSURE
WITHIN
THE
TANK
AS
THE
GASOLINE WARMS DURING
USE
OR
HOT
WEATHER.
UNDER
CERTAIN
CONDITIONS,
SUDDEN
RELEASE
OF
THIS
PRESSURE
WHEN REMOVING
THE
GASOLINE
CAP
CAN
SPRAY
GASOLINE
FROM
THE
FILL
OPENING,
CAUSING
A
POSSIBLE
HAZARD.
WHEN
REMOVING
THE
GASOLINE
CAP.
ROTATE
IT
SLOWLY ONLY
FAR
ENOUGH
TO
ALLOW
PRESSURE
TO
RELEASE.
AFTER
ANY "HISSING"
SOUNDS
DIE
DOWN,
COMPLETE
THE
REMOVAL
OF
THE
CAP.
TO
PROTECT
THE
GASOLINE
SYSTEM
FROM
EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE
OR
VACUUM,
OR
FROM
SUDDEN
RELEASE
OF
PRESSURE,
REPLACE
LOST
CAPS WITH CAPS
OF
THE
SAME DESIGN
AVAILABLE
FROM
YOUR
FLEETWOOD
MOTOR
HOME
DEALER.
ON
THE
ROAD
DRIVING
AND
PARKING
Once you become accustomed
to
the feel
of
the
controls and the reference
points
from
the
driver's
seat, you will find driving the
motor
home comparable
to
driving your family car. Become familiar
with
the
position
of
the
motor
home in traffic, and
be
cautious
when
maneuvering
to
allow
for
the length and
width
of
the
vehicle. Always allow extra room'
to
corner and
to
change lanes. Learn
to
use
the
side mirrors to view
the
road behind. Check
them
often.
Drive
with
consideration on
the
highway, observing
all speed and safety regulations. The best cruising
speed
of
your
motor
home
will
vary
with
road and
weather
conditions.
Remember
that
your
motor
home is heavier
than
a car, making
it
less maneuverable and harder
to
stop.
Also, because
of
its
greater side surface area,
it
is
more easily affected by cross winds.
Allow
extra
distances for passing and stopping, and drive
at
a
moderate speed, particularly in
traffic
and in
gusty
wind
conditions.
Driving on winding
or
mountain roads is
not
difficult
if
done
with
reasonable care. Observe proper vehicle
speeds
when
ascending
or
descending hills and
always operate in
the
proper transmission range.
Downshift
on hills
to
avoid overheating
or
undue
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, weather, and other driving
factors are
sometimes
unpredictable, and mountain
driving
or
desert temperatures can PUt extreme
demands on drive train components -especially
the
transmission. Under extreme heat conditions you may
need
to
turn
off
the vehicle air conditioner
to
improve
engine and transmission cooling.
Allow
for
the
extra
height
of
your
motor
home and
avoid areas having
low
overhead clearance. Check for
low-hanging tree branches
or
other
obstructions
whenever
you
drive
or
park. Avoid
low
roofs
when
pulling in
for
service. This may
be
particularly
important
if
you drive
with
the
overhead vents open
or
if
the
motor
home is equipped
with
a roof air
conditioner, roof rack,
CB
or
TV/radio antenna.
When parking parallel
to
a curb,
be
sure
to
allow
for
poles or obstructions
as
the front and rear portions
of
the
motor
home
swing
wider
than
an
automobile.
When parking on
an
incline, turn the
front
wheels into
the
curb in
the
direction
of
the
roll
to
aid
the
parking
brake.
Always
shift
the
transmission to
PARK
("P")
and set
the
parking brake
when
parking.
8
PARKING ON A GRADE
WITH
A TRAILER
You
should
not
park vehicles
with
trailers on a grade
or
hill. However,
if
you
must
park on a grade,
follow
these steps:
1.
Apply
and hold
the
regular brakes.
2.
Have someone place
wheel
chocks under
the
trailer wheels.
3. When
the
wheel
chocks are in place and
the
assistant is clear, release
the
brakes
until
the
chocks absorb
the
load.
4.
Apply
the
parking brake.
5.
Shift
the
transmission
to
"P"
(PARK,
with
auto-
matic
transmissions)
or
low
or
reverse
with
manual transmissions.
If
the
vehicle is parked on a grade,
don't
shift
the
transmission
to
"P"
(PARK)
until the trailer wheels
are
chocked and
the
parking brake is set.
If
you do,
the
weight
of
the
vehicle and trailer
may
put
so
much
strain on the transmission
that
it
may
be
hard
to
shift
out
of
"P"
(PARK).
When starting
after
being on a grade:
1.
Apply
and hold
the
regular brakes.
2.
Start engine in
"P"
(for
automati~
transmissions).
3.
Shift
into gear and release
the
parking brake.
4. Release
the
regular brakes and drive
until
the
chocks are free.
5.
Apply
the regular brakes and have someone
remove
the
chocks.
MISCELLANEOUS SAFETY TIPS
• Read and understand
the
Chassis Operator's
Manual.
• When backing
the
motor
home, have a person
stand
to
the
rear on
the
driver's side,
if
possible
to
guide you.
• Before departing on a trip,
check
your routes.
Remember, some
tunnels
prohibit
motor
homes
with
LP
gas systems.
• Drive
at
moderate speeds, particularly in
traffic
and in
gusty
wind
conditions.
•
Allow
extra distance
for
passing and stopping.
• While traveling, make sure all 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
fire,
and hold fire drills periodically.
• Maintain proper charge in
the
fire extenguisher.
• 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
flat
and
not
be
noticed. Running a
flat
on
an
inside dual could lead
to
a tire fire
that
would
be
extremely
difficult
to
extinguish. Make
it
a habit
to
check tire pressures before each trip,
and
when
refueling give each tire a sharp rap on
the
tread surface
with
a piece
of
pipe or similar
object. Properly inflated tires produce a
"bung"
sound
when
rapped.
If
the
tire is flat,
the
sound
will
be a dull
"thud".
CARBON
MONOXIDE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless
gas.
It
is a
by-product
of
combustion
in
the
engine.
The engines in your 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: EXHAUST GASES ARE DEADLY.
DO
NOT BLOCK THE TAILPIPE
OR
SITUATE THE
VEHICLE IN A PLACE WHERE THE EXHAUST
GASES HAVE
ANY
POSSIBILITY
OF
ACCUMU-
ATING EITHER OUTSIDE, UNDERNEATH,
OR
INSIDE
YOUR
VEHICLE
OR
ANY
NEARBY
VEHICLES. OUTSIDE AIR MOVEMENTS CAN
CARRY EXHAUST GASES INSIDE THE VEHICLE
THROUGH WINDOWS
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
symptoms:
9
Dizziness
Intense Headache
Weakness and Sleepiness
Vomitting
Muscular
Twitching
Throbbing 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
conditions
to
assure
that
engine exhaust does
not
enter
the
interior, and you
would
not
be
alert
to
exhaust
odors
or
symptoms
of
carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• 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
way
without
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
service
stations. Refer
to
the
ELECTRICAL
section
for
information
on living area 12-volt fuses.
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped
with
truck tires. Under
normal circumstances and
with
proper maintenance,
you should receive thousands
of
miles
of
trouble-free
service.
For
safety,
motor
home stability, and
maximum
tire
life, proper inflation pressure
must
be
maintained. The
load range and
maximum
inflation
pressure are
stam'ped 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 AND/OR CATCH
FIRE,
POSSIBLY RESULTING IN
DAMAGE
TO
THE
VEHICLE AND
ITS
CONTENTS AND/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 best
way
to
solve
this
problem is
to
summon
professional help
through your 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 rides 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
CH~NGE
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.!FT.
OF
TORQUE,
AND
THEN
RE-TIGHTEN
TO
THIS
TORQUE,
DO
NOT
UNDER
ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES
ATTEMPT
TO
CHANGE A
FLAT
TIRE.
• The
motor
home itself
with
all
of
your travel 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
AND/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 FOLLOWNG
THE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE CHASSIS OPERATOR'S
MANUAL.
DO
NOT REINFLATE A TIRE THAT HAS
BEEN
FLAT,
OR
IS SERIOUSLY LOW
ON
AIR. HAVE
10
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
• Hydraulic
jack
with
minimum
4-ton
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
fit
wheel nuts,
with
at least a
two-
foot
breaker bar handle.
• Torque wrench
with
at least
300
Ib.!ft. capacity.
• Wheel blocks.
• Board
or
other
flat
surface
to
place under
the
jack.
• Wheel chock.
WHEEL
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
vehicle
to
a level,
firm
surface.
2.
To
provide clearance
for
the jack, carefully drive
the
flat
tire up on
the
wheel chock.
3. Turn
off
the
engine, place transmission selector
in'
"P"
and set the parking brake.
4. Block
both
the
front
and
back
wheel in
the
opposite corner from
the
wheel
to
be changed.
5.
On questionable surfaces, use a board or
other
solid, flat material under the jack
to
provide a firm
. base and minimize
the
possibility
of
shifting.
6. Slide the jack under the front spring lower control
arm (see illustration), and
turn
the
screw
extension up until
it
touches
the
control arm
surface.
Lower Control
Arm
JACK
POSITION -
7. Begin jacking
until
the
jack
is
firmly
positioned,
but
do
not
lift
the
tire
off
the
ground.
8. Loosen
but
do
not
remove
the
wheel
nuts.
9. Raise
the
vehicle until
the
tire clears
the
ground.
10. Remove wheel nuts and wheels. Put spare wheel
in place.
11.
Replace
wheel
nuts. Carefully
tighten
the
nuts
snugly
with
the
wheel and tire
off
the
ground.
12. Lower
the
vehicle
until
the
tire
contacts
the
ground. Do
not
put
the full
weight
of
the
vehicle
on
the
tire.
13. Tighten
the
wheel
nuts
following
the
sequence
shown
in
the
diagram,
to
the
specified torque.
14.
Completely lower and remove
the
jack. Remove
blocks, boards and
other
tools.
15.
Drive
the
vehicle
off
the
chock.
16. Check the tightness of the wheel nuts often until
you
get
to
a tire service center. Have
the
wheel
nut
torque
and air
pressure
checked
by
professional.tire service personnel.
11
WHEEL
NUT
TIGHTENING
SEQUENCES
Motor
Home Wheel
Nut
Torque -
130-180
lb.
ft.
(180-240
N
m)
TO
CHANGE A
REAR
WHEEL:
(If
only
one tire is
flat
on a rear dual, drive
25
mph
or
less
for
no more than 5 miles
to
a tire service
center, checking
the
tire often.)
1.
Move
the
vehicle
to
a level, firm surface.
2. Turn
off
the
engine, place
the
transmission
selector
to
"P"
and set
the
parking brake.
3. Block
the
front
and back wheel in the opposite
corner
from
the
wheel
to
be
changed.
4. On questionable surfaces, use a board or
other
solid, flat material under the jack
to
provide a firm
base and minimize shifting.
5.
Slide
the
jack
under
the
rear axle housing and
screw
the
extension
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.
Place
the
jack
far enough inboard on
the
axle so
the
jack
can be operated
without
getting
under
the
vehicle.
6. Begin jacking until the
jack
is
firmly
positioned
but
do
not
lift
the tire
off
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 place. 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
bearings.
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 often until
you
get
to
a tire service center. Have
the
wheel
nut
torque
and
air
pressure
checked
by
professional tire service personnel.
TOWING
If
your
motor
home ever needs
to
be
towed,
please
follow
these instructions:
• Secure any loose
or
protruding parts
of
damaged
vehicle.
• Inspect 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
is being lifted by
towing
equipment unless
the
disabled vehicle is adequately supp'orted by
safety
stands.
Do
not
tow
the
motor
home from
the
rear. Towing
from the rear will cause the
front
tires and suspension
to
be seriously overloaded, possibly resulting in tire
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
TOWED,
PREVENT
DAMAGE
BY
HAVING
THE
TOW
TRUCK
DRIVER
FOLLOW
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
CHASSIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
The vehicle may
be
towed
on
the
rear wheels
with
the
parking brake released and
the
transmission in
neutral provided a speed
of
35
mph and a distance
of
50
miles is
not
exceeded.
If
this speed
or
distance
must
be exceeded, disconnect the propshaft or place
the
rear
wheels
on a dolly.
DO
NOT TOW
ANY
VEHICLE
AT
SPEEDS
OVER
50
MPH.
The
safety
of
the
operator and all others in
the
vicinity
of
the
tow
truck
and
the
towed
vehicle
must
be considered
at
all
times
during a
towing
operation.
DO NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON
TO
RIDE
IN THE
TOWED VEHICLE. Safe operating speeds depend on
weather, road, traffic,
visibility
conditions, and
the
•
12
condition
of
the
towed
vehicle. Avoid panic stops.
Obey all state and local laws regarding items such
as
warning signals,
night
illumination, speed, etc.
AUXILIARY START SYSTEM
An
Auxiliary Start System installed in your
motor
home permits using
the
auxiliary battery
power
to
aid
in starting
the
motor
home
engine
if
the
vehicle
battery
has discharged.
When necessary (indicated
by
one or more clicking
sounds when the key is turned to
the
START
position),
use
the
Auxiliary
Start
System as follows:
NOTE:
Shift
the
transmission
to
park
("P")
and apply
the
parking brake.
1.
Press and hold
the
Auxiliary
Start
switch.
2.
Turn
the
key
to
start
engine in normal manner.
Press AUXILIARY START
switch
down
until
engine is running.
3. Release AUXILIARY START
switch
and operate
motor
home in a normal manner.
When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will
be
able
to
handle normal vehicle driving requirements
and also recharge
the
batteries in a reasonable
time
when
on
the
road.
AUTOMOTIVE
AIR
CONDITIONER
For specific
instructions,
refer
to
the
information
provided by
the
air
conditioner
manufacturer.
CAUTION:
THE
AUTOMOTIVE
AIR
CONDITIONER
PLACES
AN ADDITIONAL
LOAD
ON
THE
VE·
HICLE'S COOLING SYSTEM.
IF
ENGINE
RUNS
ABNORMALLY
HOT,
SHUT
OFF
AIR
CONDITIONER
UNTIL
ENGINE
COOLS
DOWN.
SERVICE
MOTOR
HOME
CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Refer
to
your Chassis Operator's Manual
for
information
on chassis service recommendations.
Have
the
coolant,
the
battery
electrolyte, and
the
engine oil levels checked each
time
when
refueling.
NOTE: Proper engine servicing and record of servic-
ing
may
be
mandatory
to
ensure chassis
warranty
protection. Follow
the
manufac-
turer's instructions on periodic maintenance
checks.
SERVICE PARTS
AND
REPLACEMENT
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 replaced.
For Chevrolet chassis
with
350
cid engine:
Power steering
belt
........
94-33723
(Delco)
Alternator
belt
............
94-33646
(Delco)
Water
pump
belt
..........
94-33771
(Delco)
Air
conditioner
belt
...........
15510 (Dayco)
Air
filter
.................
64-19892
(Delco)
Oil
.....................
64-38384
(Delco)
Fuel
filter
................
56-50906
(Delco)
GF-157 (AC)
Spark
plugs
..............
56-13957
(Delco)
Upper radiator hose
.......
1401-0003
(Delco)
Lower Radiator hose
.....
: .
1401-4608
(Delco)
For Ford chassis
with
460
cid engine:
Power steering
belt
..........
JB
556-L
(Ford)
Alternator
belt
(60
AMP)
.......
JB
386
(Ford)
(100 AMP)
...........
J382-L
13
Smog pump
belt
.............
JH 461 (Ford)
Air
conditioner
belt
..
A-55
(Goodyear
or
Dayco)
Air
filter
..............
D7AZ-9601AR
(Ford)
Oil
filter
................
D9A26731-A
(Ford)
Fuel
filter
..............
C4AZ93651B
(Ford)
GF-157 (AC)
Spark plugs
.................
ASF42
(Ford)
Upper radiator hose
......
E3UZ-8260-A
(Ford)
Lower radiator hose
.......
D8TZ-8286A
(Ford)
BATTERY SERVICE
Main Vehicle Battery
Your
motor
home has a 12-volt
automotive
battery
located under
the
front
hood. This
battery
provides
power
for all vehicle requirements. Have
this
battery
serviced
when
fueling or
servicing
other
vehicle
systems.
Auxiliary Battery
There is one auxiliary 12-volt
battery
to
provide
living-area
power
requirements. Have
this
battery
serviced
when
fueling or servicing
other
vehicle
systems.
When operating properly, your vehicle alternator will
be
able
to
handle normal vehicle driving requirements
and also recharge
the
battery
in a reasonable
time
when
on
the
road.
GENERATOR POWER
PLANT
SYSTEM SERVICE
Generator power plant service, recommended by the
generator manufacturer, should
be
performed
at
an
authorized service center (listed in
the
material
provided in your Owner's Information Kit). Routine or
emergency service, 'such
as
adding oil, changing filters
or
replacing spark plugs, could
be
accomplished at
an
auto
service
center,
but
must
be done in
accordance
with
the service instructions specified by
the
generator manufacturer.
INTERIOR
AND
FURNISHINGS
The materials used inside your
motor
home have
been selected
for
durability
and
comfort.
With
reasonable care, these materials
will
stand up under
years
of
recreational living. The MAINTENANCE
SECTION in
this
manual outlines care requirements
for
the
various upholstery fabrics, floor, cabinet, and
wall finishes.
STORAGE
Storage facilities in your
motor
home have been
designed
to
remain secure
while
the
vehicle is in
motion.
Exterior compartmen"ts have key-operated
locks. (The
LP
gas
compartment
is required by fire-
prevention regulations
to
be
unlocked
at
all times.)
Interior drawers rest in small notches or detents when
closed;
to
open,
lift
slightly
to
clear
the
detent, then
pull open. When storing articles:
• Always keep tools and equipment stored in areas
where
they
will
not
shift
while
traveling.
• Whenever possible, place heavy articles in
storage
compartments
which
are
low
and near
the
axles
for
better
weight
distribution.
• Pack
articles
carefully
in
the
storage
compartments
to
minimize shifting.
If
necessary,
use straps
to
prevent movement.
•
Be
sure liquid containers are capped and cannot
tip
or spill. Secure all glass containers and dishes
before traveling.
• Secure all free standing furniture.
•
~xterior
storage
compartments
may
not
be
water-tight
in all
climate
conditions. Carry any
articles
which
could
be
damaged by water inside
the
motor
home.
Some models may be equipped
with
slide-out
luggage compartments. A capacity rating tag attached
to
the
compartment
specifies
the
maximum
weight
load
the
compartment
is designed
to
carry.
Be
sure
to
keep
the
load
below
or
at
this
limit.
Clean and
lubricate
the
compartment
slides
periodically
with"light
oil
or
spray lubricant.
Close and
lock
the
compartments
while
traveling.
WARNING: OUTSIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENTS
ARE
NOT SEALED, VENTED ENCLOSURES, AND
ARE
ACCESSIBLE FROM INSIDE THE MOTOR HOME. DO
NOT
STORE
FLAMMABLE,
VOLATILE LIQUIDS,
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS
OR
EQUIPMENT
IN
THESE
AREAS.
14
DINETTE CONVERSION
To
convert
the
dinette into a bed:
• Unsnap cushions.
• Reach under
the
table, release leg latch and fold
leg back.
• Raise
front
portion
of
table several inches
to
disengage inserts
from
the
wall supports.
• Lower table
top
into position
to
complete bed
base.
• Slide seat and back cushion
into
place over bed
base.
The under-seat storage may be reached
by
raising
the
cushion frame or, on some models,
through
the
door
at
the
end
of
the
seat.
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