Newmar New aire 2022 User manual

2022

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65: Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm.

• Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.

• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.

• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.

• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.

For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/diesel.

WARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

NADP

Introduction...................................................................................................1

Safety ............................................................................................................9

Appliances ................................................................................................. 21

Chassis ....................................................................................................... 41

Electrical.................................................................................................... 59

Electronics................................................................................................. 89

Entertainment Systems...........................................................................113

Exterior .....................................................................................................125

HVAC......................................................................................................... 137

Interior ......................................................................................................149

Plumbing...................................................................................................163

Slideouts...................................................................................................185

Care and Maintenance ..........................................................................197

This Owner’s Guide is published and printed from Newmar’s online knowledgebase. For the most

up-to-date version of this content, and for more product-speciﬁc information, how-to articles, and

troubleshooting information, please refer to Newgle. All of the information in Newgle is believed to

be accurate at the time of publication. However, it may be necessary to make revisions, and Newmar

reserves the right to make any such changes without notice or obligation.

NOTICE

New Aire Owner’s Guide

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

This chapter provides you with an introduction to Newmar, our warranty process, as well as our seamless

service promise. As part of the Newmar family, you now have access to 24/7 support via your designated

brand specialist and Newgle, our online knowledgebase.

INTRODUCTION: ABOUT NEWMAR

AND YOUR NEW COACH

Newmar’s Limited Warranty and Customer Support

Welcome to the exciting world of recreational vehicles and the growing

Newmar family! Congratulations on your purchase of a Newmar product!

Your coach proudly carries the Newmar torch, as a new generation of

RV’ing begins. We share your excitement, and look forward to the years

and miles of adventure the RV lifestyle oers you in your coach.

Whether camping at your favorite remote ﬁshing hole or tailgating at the big

game with your friends, Newmar is with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Newmar Legacy

The Newmar Warranty

Your new coach was built with care using today’s technology and old world craftsmanship. At Newmar, we strive to build

vehicles that are safe, dependable, and comfortable. Born on Christian principles, and from the desire to build not the most,

but the best, the legacy associated with the name Newmar is one of family pride and quality. It is the culmination of decades

of RV design and building experience.

We take humble pride in our history of innovation. We introduced the industry to the ﬁrst slideout rooms, and continued our

tradition of innovation with the ﬁrst ﬂush ﬂoor slideout in a motorized coach and the smooth, seamless ﬁberglass body. Your

coach is at the forefront of current technology, built by the skilled hands and quality conscious eyes of craftsmen.

At Newmar, we recognize that a craftsman’s ﬁnal product is only as good as the materials they use, so we are selective

about what we put into our coaches. We start with a foundation forged in the strength of steel and aluminum. We ﬁll it with

beautiful, durable hardwoods, and select name brand appliances and components, then build it on a chassis built to stand

the test of time. Then we ﬁnish our units with an artist’s gentle touch.

We stand behind our work with an exceptional warranty and dependable service, so you can travel with the kind of

conﬁdence that comes from knowing you’re protected. What helps Newmar stand out against other manufacturers is our

commitment to following our customers throughout the repair process to ensure any issues get taken care of the right

way, right away.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR UNLIMITED MILE

WARRANTY

Every Newmar motor coach is backed by our one-year,

unlimited-mile expressed limited warranty.

LIMITED FIVE-YEAR STRUCTURAL

WARRANTY

If any part of your Newmar recreational vehicle

superstructure (which is the steel / aluminum structure

of the sidewall, roof or frame) fails to perform properly

within ﬁve (5) years from the date of purchase because

of faulty workmanship or material supplied by Newmar, it

will be repaired without charge for either parts or labor by

Newmar. This structural warranty is available only to the

original purchaser and is non-transferable.

CHASSIS AND COMPONENT

MANUFACTURER WARRANTIES

Please read the Newmar Limited Warranty and all other

component warranties that apply to the equipment

installed on your unit. The limited warranties issued by the

chassis and component manufacturers require periodic

service and maintenance. The owner’s failure to provide

this service and/or maintenance may result in the loss of

warranty coverage.

Be sure to ﬁle the appropriate registration card with the

component manufacturer as described with the individual

instruction booklets to activate the warranties on the

components within your Newmar coach.

If you, for any reason, have a problem obtaining

satisfactory and timely warranty service that may

substantially impair the use, value, or safety of your

Newmar coach, please call Newmar Customer Service toll

free at 1-800-731-8300 (option #2).

INTRODUCTION

Carefully read both the instructions in your Owner’s Guide, as well as the booklets supplied by the chassis and component

manufacturers for important operation, safety, and maintenance information. This Owner’s Guide should be kept in

your vehicle for quick reference. Take time to get acquainted with your unit and how it operates. Should you have any

questions, consult your dealer or the Newmar customer support team. In addition to the assistance you receive from the

customer support team, we are also excited to announce a new approach to customer service: Newgle.

Newgle is Newmar’s dynamic, multi-faceted knowledge center and is created speciﬁcally for Newmar coach owners and

certiﬁed technicians. Because content pertaining to your coach is constantly evolving and changing, the only way we can

provide you with access to the most up-to-date and relevant information is by linking you directly to it!

Much of our information comes directly from the manufacturer of the items that are speciﬁc to your coach model and year,

so we urge you to check out the site for any additional information that may not (currently) be included in your owner’s

guide. For more information, refer to the Introduction to Newgle article.

Customer Support

Customer Responsibilities

To assist you in avoiding problems with your vehicle, we

recommend you do the following:

1. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your

dealer.

2. Inspect the vehicle. Do not accept delivery until

you have gone through the coach with the dealer.

Newmar has provided a checklist to be used during

retail delivery. Check each item on the list, and make

sure the dealer does the same. Do not sign this

checklist until you have done checked o each item.

3. Ask questions about anything that you do not

understand concerning your recreational vehicle.

4. Responsible Use. Your vehicle is designed to be used

for recreational or temporary living purposes. It is not

designed to be used as a full-time residence or for

commercial use. Commercial use means using as a

business asset, such as a mobile oce or using the

vehicle for lease/rental purposes.

Dealer Responsibilities

1. A pre-delivery inspection and systems check:

thoroughly inspecting the vehicle and the operation

of the factory installed components.

2. A customer walk-through to familiarize the customer

with the vehicle, its systems and components, and

their operation.

3. Delivery of the Owner’s Information Package. This

package contains the warranty cards and registrations

for the vehicle and factory- installed components that

carry a separate warranty. The detailed operating and

maintenance instructions on these components are

also included in this package.

4. Assisting the customer in completing the component

registration forms, at the customer’s request. To avoid

loss of warranty coverage, the dealer should review

the limited warranty provisions with the customer,

stressing the importance of ﬁling warranty cards and

registrations to the component manufacturers within

the prescribed time limit.

5. Providing the

customer with

information regarding

warranty and non-

warranty work on the

vehicle, as well as its

separately warranted

components, whether

the customer is in or

out of the area.

This article provides a detailed list of the customer and dealer responsibilities during the delivery process.

Throughout the manufacturing process, your vehicle has been inspected by Newmar qualiﬁed technicians. However,

our ﬁnal inspection at the factory is not to be the last one. The pre-delivery inspection and systems check your dealer

performs are the ﬁnal inspections done to the unit prior to you receiving your new coach. Your dealer may assist you in

understanding the limited warranties and with completing all warranty forms for the various appliances and accessories

installed in your unit.

About The Delivery Process

The sales literature versus actual speciﬁcs to the vehicle’s

measurements, weights, or quantities may vary.

NOTICE

INTRODUCTION

Read all of the information and understand the safety and

operating instructions included in the Owner’s Information

Package. To assure full warranty coverage, it is essential

that all maintenance instructions are followed.

IMPORTANT

The manufacturer, model, and serial number of the

appliances and accessories installed at the factory in your

coach are listed on this label for convenience. It is important

that the label remains in the coach for identiﬁcation

purposes. Do not remove or relocate this label.

IMPORTANT

Owner’s Information Package (Black Bag) and Newmar Owner’s

Guide

Appliance Data Sheet

Included in your Owner’s Information package are

valuable documents about your vehicle and its

components and systems. The Newmar Owner’s Guide

does not cover every possible detail of the equipment

(standard and/or optional) installed on or in your coach.

Consulting the booklets and instruction manuals in this

package will help you safely operate, maintain, and

troubleshoot these items. For more details about each of

the components and systems installed in the coach, refer

to Newgle.

An information sheet is provided containing important

information about your coach for your convenience.

• Your coach’s Newmar Serial Number. This number

is needed whenever making an appointment for

service or ordering parts through your Newmar

Dealer or Service Center.

• Your coach’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN).

The VIN is the legal identiﬁcation of the completed

vehicle and is used by the state for vehicle

registration.

• Your coach’s Year, Model, Type, and Floorplan.

• Manufacturer, Model, and Serial Number of factory-

installed equipment. Use these model numbers to

quickly locate relevant information in Newgle about

the parts, including links, ﬁles, and articles.

The Newmar Owner’s Guide, Information Package, and

Appliance Data Sheet must not be removed from the vehicle

in the event that the coach is sold. These items should

remain with the coach for the next owner.

NOTICE

This article provides information about the appliance

data sheet posted in the coach, complete with details

about coach-installed equipment, as well as the owner’s

information package.

Owner’s Information Package and Appliance Data Sheet

INTRODUCTION

Safety Denitions

Reference is made to the following terms throughout Newgle and the Owner’s Guide: Danger, Warning, Caution,

Important, and Notice. These terms indicate important information that must be understood and followed.

Notices in Newgle and Newmar’s Owner’s Guide

IMPORTANT notices are not related to personal injury, but

provide additional information to make a step easier or

clearer.

IMPORTANT

NOTICE indicates information that is not necessary or

required, but may prove to be helpful.

NOTICE

NOTE FROM NEWMAR indicates helpful information to

improve customer experience or satisfaction outside of

what is provided by a component manufacturer or supplier.

NOTE FROM NEWMAR

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Failure

to observe a DANGER may also result in damage to the

equipment or unit.

DANGER

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,

if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Failure

to observe a WARNING may also result in damage to the

equipment or unit.

WARNING

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. Failure

to observe a CAUTION may also result in damage to the

equipment or unit.

CAUTION

This article provides a brief overview of Newgle: what it is, how to access it, how to navigate it, and what information is

available. It also explains the dierent types of search ﬁlters that can be utilized in Newgle to produce the most eective

search results.

Newgle Introduction and Navigational Overview

Do you have trouble ﬁnding reliable and trustworthy resources about your coach? How much time do you spend trying

to ﬁgure out how to operate your appliances or what cleaning products are safe to use on your ﬂoors? What about

troubleshooting information when something in your coach just is not working quite right? Do you prefer to ﬁnd the answer

yourself rather than asking for advice online or your neighbor parked next to you at the RV resort, or even contacting your

dealer or customer service? You have come to the right place!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Newgle! Our free online knowledgebase provides you with coach information directly

from Newmar, as well as our manufacturers and suppliers. Content is added and updated regularly and is only available to

current coach owners and authorized service technicians. As part of Newmar’s seamless service promise, your questions

can be answered quicker than ever before with just a few clicks on Newgle’s search-focused platform right from your

laptop, tablet, or smartphone.

Newgle consists of nearly a dozen categories, hundreds of knowledge articles, and thousands of parts with associated

coach models and years, ﬁles, and links. Finding coach information is no longer a headache or a chore – It is on Newgle!

Leave the research to us. Our goal is to provide you with the most updated information at all times. Though not coach-

speciﬁc, Newgle supplies endless documentation about your coach model and year, all veriﬁed by Newmar’s Technical

Publication department.

What Is Newgle, and Why Do I Need It?

Newgle is an ever-changing knowledgebase. The Newgle

Team strives to introduce new features and content

regularly to improve the site. The included screenshots

and navigational instructions may change without notice.

Always refer to Newgle for the most up-to-date version of

this content.

IMPORTANT

Any technical information published in Newgle is only

intended for use by qualiﬁed, Newmar-authorized

service technicians. Newmar is not responsible for

misuse of this information.

NOTICE

INTRODUCTION

The Home Page is a launching pad into the endless sea of knowledge. You can easily return to the home page at any

time by clicking the Newgle logo, the “Home” button at the top of the page, or by selecting the “Home” option from your

username or nickname in the upper right-hand portion of the screen. There are three key ways to navigate our website:

the Category Drop-Downs, Coach Filter, and Search Bar.

How Do I Navigate The Website?

CATEGORY DROP-DOWNS COACH FILTER

Navigate through Newgle using the drop downs at the

top of the page: Category, Sub-Category, and Product

Manufacturer Name. From here, select the model number

of the component installed in your coach. This type of

navigation provides a basic overview of the site structure,

but does not associate products with any coach models

or years.

To view products and parts related to your coach model

and year, click through each option on the home page

to narrow your results. First, enter your coach model

year, then your model. Then, select the category and

sub-category of the information you are seeking. This

will narrow your results down to the products and parts

that are relevant to these speciﬁcations. Then select the

component installed in your coach to view the product

page, which often includes associated features, ﬁles,

links, and knowledge articles.

SEARCH BAR

Search from the home page or from anywhere in the site using a key word or phrase, or by the product name,

manufacturer, or model number. There is no need to search using coach information like the production number, VIN,

model or year. Using the search bar produces the most results of the three dierent navigational options, which often

contain one or more types of the following documentation:

• Products (Parts) by year and model - Speciﬁc components, items, and parts installed by Newmar, which can be

reﬁned by the coach model and year.

• Files - Attached documentation provided directly from Newmar’s product manufacturers, suppliers, vendors, and

distributors. The ﬁle results often include owner’s guides, instruction manuals, installation guides, troubleshooting

articles, care and maintenance guides, and much, much more. Files can be ﬁltered on the left side of the screen by

title and type of document.

• Links – Helpful web addresses of product manufacturers that often contain additional resources such as online

warranty registrations, safety information, reference material, contact information, etc.

• Knowledge articles - Customer-friendly documentation written or revised by Newmar’s Technical Publications

department. These may contain basic operating instructions, additional safety information, product overviews, how-

to and troubleshooting articles, as well as related videos produced by Newmar. In the past few years, Newmar’s

owner’s guides for each model have been built from such articles, as they are meant to be an operational overview for

a new coach owner. Note: The model-year coach ﬁlter on the Home screen bypasses these articles unless they are

associated with a speciﬁc product or part. To view a more complete list of these articles, use the search bar.

INTRODUCTION

EXAMPLES

How do I set the clock on my GE Advantium microwave and why does the time disappear from the display when I am not

using it?

First, type in a simple search term such as “microwave.” Then, click on the “Products by Year Model” tab on the left side of

the screen. Enter your coach year, followed by the model name or abbreviation (Dutch Star Diesel Pusher = DSDP). Click

on the magnifying glass or press “Enter” or “Return” for each box. Easily clear one box at a time without erasing all of

your search criteria. Note: If you do not know your model abbreviation, refer to the Newgle article titled “How do I ﬁnd my

coach model abbreviation for ﬁltering?”

Select the microwave installed in your coach, and click on the related blue link (i.e. 125682P) to open the “GE Proﬁle

Advantium 1.7 Cu Ft 925w Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Microwave Oven” product page. On the product page, review

the associated manufacturer’s links and ﬁles and select the best option that may answer your question. The user guide

or manual often contains operation instructions, care and maintenance recommendations, and troubleshooting tips. The

information about the clock is available in the “Other Features” portion of the GE Owner’s Manual.

A knowledge article also answers this question. Use a phrase such as “microwave clock” to locate an article about the GE

microwave (PSA9120) containing this information. Scroll to the “Other Features” section of the article to read about the

Clock settings. Whenever possible, Newmar provides text like this to answer your frequently asked questions quickly and

eciently.

How do I sanitize my coach’s fresh water system?

For this type of information, you want the Newmar-recommended procedures, rather than generic steps that may be

available outside of Newgle. Simply type “sanitize” in the search bar. Results will show the ﬁles and links that may include

information from product manufacturers, but they also produce knowledge articles. Click on the article about Sanitizing

the Fresh Water System to view the step-by-step instructions for this procedure. But that’s not all! For this particular topic,

you even have a video available for this topic provided by a Newmar Brand Specialist!

After typing a search term or phrase, relevant results will populate on the screen; however, this is often not a

comprehensive list. Instead, it only provides a “preview” of the results. For a more exhaustive list, click on the “View More”

button in the top right corner of the section you wish to expand. Click on the Show More button at the bottom of the page

if you wish to view even more results.

With so many results, it may be necessary to narrow them down. Reﬁne your search results by choosing one of the

categories on the left side of the screen: Products by Year Model, Files, Links, or Knowledge Articles, depending on what

type of documentation you prefer to view. For example, review parts associated to your coach model and year by clicking

on the “Products by Year Model” tab. Then reﬁne your results using the ﬁlters shown on the left side of the screen, such as

year, model, product description, etc.

Once you ﬁnd the part that you are looking for, click on the blue link to review the product page for that part. On this page,

you will ﬁnd helpful resources such as a picture (if it is available in Newmar’s online part’s catalog), the product description

and features, as well as relevant ﬁles, links, and knowledge articles, for all of the documentation provided by Newmar and

the part’s manufacturer or supplier.

Now that you know how to navigate, feel free to explore! Forget Google, and surf Newgle to answer your coach-related

questions!

Just like the RV industry, our site is always growing, changing, and improving. Our dedicated, full-time Newgle sta is

working diligently to provide you with access to more model- and year-speciﬁc information directly from the manufacturers

as quickly as we can. Help us prioritize our eorts!

If you have suggestions for a better user experience, or if you are unable to locate the information you need, feel free to

What If I Can’t Find What I’m Looking For?

• Email the Newgle team: newgle@newmarcorp.com

• Email the Customer Service team: customerservice@newmarcorp.com

• Call to speak to a Customer Service Brand Specialist: 1-800-731-8300 (option #2)

INTRODUCTION

This article provides information about registration and login assistance for Newgle, Newmar’s online knowledgebase.

Newgle Registration and Login Assistance

Visit Newgle at https://newgle.newmarcorp.com to register for an account.

How Do I Register For Newgle?

CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS

If you own a Newmar coach, click the link associated

with an owner account, “Coach Owner Account

Request.” You will be asked to provide your coach

information and some basic contact information, allowing

the Newgle Team to verify ownership and set up an

account just for you!

Once your account has been created, you will receive a

veriﬁcation email, which will include your new username

and a link to create a password. The email address you

provide when registering for an account will be used

as your username, as well as for all Newgle-related

communication, including account credentials, password

resets, or any special updates from the Newgle team.

This link is only valid one time. Please use the direct

URL - http://newgle.newmarcorp.com - for future

access to the site.

IMPORTANT

If you already have a Newgle account but have since purchased a dierent coach, please

request a new account to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information in our system.

Your login credentials may or may not change pending the newly provided email address.

LOGOUT

End your Newgle session quickly with the click of a button.

Having Trouble Logging In?

After three failed login attempts, your account will become locked for 15 minutes. Wait 15

minutes, and try to login again. If you forget or lose your password, or if it is no longer working,

you can reset it at any time from the login screen.

Click on the “Forgot Your Password?” link, and enter your username (the email address you

used when registering for your account), then click or tap “Continue.” You will receive an email

with a link to reset your password. Remember, this link is only valid one time. Please use the

direct URL - https://newgle.newmarcorp.com - for future access to the site.

If you have any questions regarding your account, or if you wish to re-activate your Newgle account, please email the

Newgle Team at [email protected]om.

Your Newgle account may be deactivated after six

months of inactivity. Newmar will provide notice

prior to deactivation using the email address

displayed in your proﬁle.

IMPORTANT

You will be asked to change your password every

180 days to ensure the highest level of security

available. A new password cannot match any of the

previously-used three passwords. When prompted,

follow the onscreen instructions to create a new

password that meets all of the requirements.

IMPORTANT

INTRODUCTION

We have built a large pool of online tools and content to help RV’ers and Newmar customers alike. Explore Newgle and

see if there’s a resource to help solve your concern.

This article provides contact information for the Customer Service, Parts, Sales, Newgle, and NewPro departments at

Newmar.

Contacting Newmar

Before You Reach Out To Us...

Customer Service

Parts

Newgle

If you would like to speak to a Newmar Customer

Service Representative, please call 1-800-731-8300

(option #2) or email customerservice@newmarcorp.com.

For more information, visit the Parts and Support page

on Newmar’s website.

If you wish to schedule maintenance work, schedule

service work, or order parts you should notify your

local authorized Newmar Service Center to set up an

appointment. If you are unsure of the location of the

closest authorized Service Center, contact Newmar

Customer Service.

For parts inquiries, refer to the NewPar (formerly

ComNet) parts catalog or contact the parts department

at 1-800-731-8300 (option #1).

For questions pertaining to the Newgle knowledgebase,

email newgle@newmarcorp.com. For coach-speciﬁc

information or inquiries, please contact Customer Service.

Sales (Factory Tour)

Shipping/Mailing Address

To ﬁnd out details about the Newmar factory tours, or to

contact the Newmar Sales department, call 1-800-852-

1731 or visit the Factory Tour page on Newmar’s website.

Newmar Corporation

355 N Delaware Street

PO Box 30

Nappanee, IN 46550-0030

SAFETY

This chapter provides information about Newmar’s compliance requirements, placards and labels, and

driving safety. It also includes details about emergency exits and installed safety components (smoke,

propane, and carbon monoxide detectors).

Any of the following quick start instructions provided by Newmar should not take the place of the manufacturer’s

complete documentation. Refer to Newgle for more information about safety-related components oered for your

coach’s model year.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

Compliance Requirements

Resources

Safety Resources and Compliance Requirements

This article provides information about Newmar’s safety and compliance requirements.

Newmar motorhomes meet or exceed compliance for the

following agencies:

CANADA

CONTACTING TRANSPORT CANADA

• Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)

• QAI Laboratories is Newmar’s listing agent

Mailing Address:

Transport Canada - ASFAD

330 Sparks Street

Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5

Telephone:

819-994-3328 (Ottawa - Gatineau area or internationally)

800-333-0510 (Toll free)

Online:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/recalls

Adresse postale :

Transports Canada -ASFAD

330, rue Sparks

Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0N5

Téléphone: 819-994-3328 (dans la région de Ottawa-

Gatineau et à l’extérieur du pays)

Sans frais: 1-800-333-0510 (au Canada)

Internet:

http://www.tc.gc.ca/rappels

CONTACTING NATIONAL HIGHWAY

TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

(NHTSA)

Mailing Address:

NHTSA Headquarters

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

West Building

Washington, DC 20590

Telephone:

800-424-9153 (Hearing-Impaired)

888-327-4236 (Toll free)

Online:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

UNITED STATES

• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS)

• Nebraska and Washington State Seals

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192

through Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA)

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 National

Electrical Code

• Ford Qualiﬁed Vehicle Modiﬁers (QVM) (Ford Chassis

Only)

• Carb Compliant Phase 2

• Recreation Vehicle Safety and Education Foundation

(RVSEF)

• Transport Canada (TC)

• National Highway Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA)

If you believe that your vehicle has a signiﬁcant

defect which could cause a crash or could cause

injury or death, inform the National Highway Trac

Safety Administration (NHTSA) or Transport Canada

(TC), and Newmar Corporation immediately.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

Driving Safety

Before Driving Away

Provides a brief list of procedures that will aid in your driving safety and extend the life of your coach.

Listed below are some safety precautions that must be adhered to while your coach is in motion. These precautions, as well

as others that involve possible damage to equipment, are also listed in the appropriate areas in this manual.

There are various adjustments that need to be made prior to starting and moving the vehicle. Among them are the driver’s

seat, the tilt steering, and the exterior side view mirrors, as well as checking the rear view monitoring system. In addition, the

following procedures will aid in your driving safety and extend your equipment’s life.

Prior to driving your vehicle, be sure you have read your entire owner’s guide and that you understand your vehicle’s

equipment completely. Read and understand all of the instructions and precautions in this owner’s guide and the

chassis manufacturer owner’s manual before operating your new coach.

WARNING

• Windows, mirrors, and light lenses are to be clean and unobstructed.

• Tires should be checked for proper cold inﬂation pressure.

• Wheel lug nuts should be checked for proper tightness.

• Fluid levels, including engine oil, transmission ﬂuid, coolant, power steering ﬂuid, brake ﬂuid, and windshield washer

solvent, should be checked and ﬁlled, if necessary.

• Disconnect the unit from power. Store the sewer and water supply hoses, as well as shoreline power cords.

• Secure all cargo in the storage compartments in the event of a sudden stop.

• Verify that the step has retracted prior to engine ignition.

• Know the overall height of your coach to avoid overhead damage from low clearance bridges, overpasses, awnings, etc.

Dangerous Driving Conditions and Severe Weather

Safety

This article provides safety tips to follow for driving in dangerous conditions or encountering severe weather while using

the coach.

Always Stay Informed

• If severe weather is a possibility, check a local weather website or phone application frequently for updates in your area.

The National Weather Service (https://www.weather.gov/) is a great resource to check local forecasts. It may also be a

wise decision to invest in a weather radio to receive up-to-date forecasts directly from the NWS.

• Know where you are at all times. Knowing which county you are in will help you know what is coming and when.

• For any extended stays, ﬁnd out where the storm warning systems and alarms are located. It may also be helpful to

know the days and times when these are typically tested to avoid any unnecessary concern.

Avoid weather-related surprises by checking the forecast each day.

Placards and Labels

A variety of placards and labels are located throughout your coach. These are installed to aid in the operation of a component,

or to warn of potential dangers while operating a speciﬁc appliance, accessory, or system.

Reading, understanding, and heeding all such labels and placards is critical to the safe, ecient use of your coach.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

Prepare Ahead of Time

• Check the function of your windshield wipers, brake lights, and headlights. Make sure you have plenty of fuel and that

your tire pressure is correct to avoid hydroplaning.

• In the event of snow, freezing rain, or ice, make sure your coach is properly winterized. If you do not have to travel, wait

until the roads are clear before proceeding to your next stop.

If poor weather is in the forecast, preparing ahead of time can save you a lot of hassle.

WARNING

The cruise control is not to be operated on icy roads,

extremely wet roads, winding roads, heavy trac, or

in any other trac situation where a constant speed

cannot be maintained.

WARNING

Driving through water deep enough to wet the

brakes may aect the stopping distance or cause

the vehicle to pull to one side. If you have driven

through deep water, check the brake operation in a

safe area to be sure they have not been aected.

WARNING

While driving on slippery surfaces, use care when

accelerating or decelerating. Skidding and loss of

vehicle control may be the result of abrupt changes

in speed.

WARNING

Never operate a vehicle if a dierence in braking

eciency is noticeable. Extreme terrain and

adverse weather may aect the handling and/or

performance of your vehicle.

Take Cover

• If straight line winds or the threat of tornado(s) are in the forecast, leave the RV, and ﬁnd a local storm shelter.

• If you are driving and severe weather or a tornado pops up, park the RV in a safe location (not under a bridge or

overpass), lay down away from windows, and cover your head.

• In the event of heavy rain or ﬂoodwaters, do not attempt to drive through water that is crossing a road. TURN AROUND;

DON’T DROWN.

• If parked, try to avoid surrounding trees or power lines. Secure all loose belongings that could blow away. Bring them

inside the RV or store them securely in a basement compartment before a storm hits to prevent physical damage to you

or the RV.

• Retract all awnings to prevent wind and water damage.

• Find out where local storm shelters are and have an evacuation plan in place.

• Pack an emergency bag of necessities (i.e. medical supplies, important documents, cell phone chargers, water, non-

perishable food, etc.).

Your coach can protect you from most severe weather, but it is not always the safest option.

• If there is a threat (even a small one) of severe weather, plan indoor activities in a safe, sheltered place. Be prepared;

have a plan in place; and use good judgment.

Seat Belt Safety

This article provides information about the seat belts installed in the coach, including operation and care and maintenance

instructions.

One of the most important safety features in your vehicle is the restraint system. Research has shown that seat belts save

lives. And they can reduce the seriousness of injuries in a collision. Some of the worst injuries happen when people are

thrown from the vehicle. Everyone in a motor vehicle needs to be buckled up at all times.

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these

areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not

equipped with seats and seat belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and is using a seat belt properly.

WARNING

SAFETY

1. Enter the vehicle and close the door. Sit back, and

adjust the seat.

2. The latch plate of

the belt is above the

back of your seat.

Grasp the latch plate,

and pull out the belt.

Slide the latch plate

up the webbing as

far as necessary to

make the belt go

around your lap.

3. When the belt is long

enough to ﬁt, insert

the latch plate into

the buckle until you

hear a “click.”

4. Position the lap belt across your thigh, below your

abdomen. If you need the lap portion tighter, pull up

a bit on the shoulder part. A snug belt reduces the

risk of sliding under the belt in a collision. Position the

shoulder belt on your chest so that it is comfortable

and not resting on your neck. The retractor will

withdraw any slack in the belt.

5. To release the belt, push the release button on the

buckle.

How To Operate Your Seat Belts and Restraint System

LAP/SHOULDER COMBINATION

RESTRAINTS

LAP BELT RESTRAINTS WITHOUT A

SHOULDER HARNESS

1. Slide the latch up the webbing as far as necessary to

make the belt go around your lap.

2. Insert the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a

“click.”

3. Adjust and position the belt low and snug across your

hips by removing the slack from the belt.

4. To release the belt, push the release button on the

buckle.

There are dierent sizes and types of restraints for

children from newborn to near-adult size children. Use the

restraint that is correct for your child:

• The restraint must be appropriate for your child’s

weight and height. Check the label on the restraint for

this, too.

• Carefully follow the instructions that come with the

restraint. If you install the restraint improperly, it may

not work when you need it.

• Buckle the child into the restraint exactly as the

manufacturer’s instructions have directed.

Always wear your seat belt when the vehicle is in

operation.

WARNING

If you wear your safety belt improperly, both the

eectiveness and comfort will decrease.

WARNING

Each belt is intended to restrain only one person at a

time. Do not put two people under one belt.

IMPORTANT

Seat belts are matched sets. Do not mix or use this

belt or parts of this belt with other types of seat belts.

IMPORTANT

Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up

at all times. Every state in the United States and all

Canadian provinces require that small children ride in

proper restraint systems. This is the law, and you can

be prosecuted for ignoring it.

IMPORTANT

Never attempt to restrain a child in your lap using the

lap belt around both you and the child. The child could

be severely injured or killed in the event of a collision.

CAUTION

Some shoulder belts can be adjusted upward or

downward to help position the belt away from your

neck. Push on the anchorage cover to release it, and

then move it up or down to the position that serves

you best.

NOTICE

SAFETY

Periodically examine your restraint equipment to be

sure it functions correctly and to be sure there are no

worn or broken components that either needs repair

or replacement. Damaged parts must be replaced

immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

How To Maintain Your Seat

Belts and Restraint System

Restraint equipment must be replaced after an accident

if they have been damaged. If there is any question

regarding belt or retractor condition, replace the belt. It is a

good idea to have your restraint system inspected during

each periodic scheduled maintenance session. If the belts

need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water.

Do not remove the belts from the vehicle to wash them.

WARNING

A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision

and leave you with no protection. Inspect the

belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays,

or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced

immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the

system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced

after an accident if they have been damaged (bent

retractor, torn webbing, etc.)

WARNING

Do not bleach, dye or clean the belts with chemical

solvents or abrasive cleaners. This may severely

weaken the fabric. In a crash, they might not be able to

provide adequate protection.

Fire Safety

This article provides information about the smoke detectors

and ﬁre extinguishers installed in the coach.

The possibility of ﬁre exists in all areas of life, and the

recreational lifestyle is no exception. Recreational vehicles

are complex machines made up of many materials, some

of which are ﬂammable. Like most hazards, the possibility

of ﬁre can be minimized, if not totally eliminated by

recognizing the danger and practicing common sense

safety and maintenance habits. For safety reasons, your unit

is furnished with both a ﬁre extinguisher and a smoke alarm.

If a ﬁre occurs in the vehicle, evacuate the vehicle as quickly and as safely as possible. Consider the cause and the

severity of the ﬁre and the risk involved before trying to extinguish it. If the ﬁre is major or fuel fed, move away from

and stand clear of the vehicle and wait for emergency assistance to arrive.

DANGER

Smoke Detectors

The smoke detector installed in your coach is operated

on a 9 volt battery. The smoke detector is mounted on the

ceiling in the living area of the unit. Read the operating

instructions for details on the testing and care for this

important safety device.

Test the smoke detector after the unit has been in storage,

before each trip, and at least once a week during use.

Check your smoke detector for the manufacturer’s

expiration date. The battery needs to be tested periodically

and replaced once a year and/or when the low battery

signal sounds.

When cleaning the case on any of the detectors, use a

damp cloth or paper towel. Do not spray cleaners or wax

directly into the case as it may cause false alarms.

Fire Extinguishers

The ﬁre extinguisher is rated for Class B (grease, gasoline,

diesel fuel, ﬂammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) ﬁres.

These are the most common types of ﬁres in vehicles. Fire

extinguishers are mechanical, pressurized devices. Care

must be exercised when they are handled.

The extinguisher should be inspected at least once a

month. More frequent inspections may be required if the

extinguisher is exposed to the weather or to possible

tampering. Do not test the extinguisher by partially

discharging, as it will cause a loss of pressure. Your ﬁre

extinguisher must be maintained as the operator’s manual

instructs for proper and safe operation.

Read the operator’s manual and the instructions on the ﬁre

extinguisher. Be sure to know how and when to use the

extinguisher and where it is located.

Failure to comply could result in an increased risk of

ﬁre, explosion, asphyxiation, serious injury, or death.

DANGER

The detector should never be disabled because of

nuisance or false alarm from cooking smoke or a

dusty furnace. Ventilate the unit with fresh air and the

alarm will shut o. Never disconnect or remove the

battery from the smoke alarm.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

BRK Smoke Detector Operation (Model: FG250RV)

This article provides basic operation instructions for a BRK smoke detector (Model: FG250RV).

During an alarm, you will hear a loud, repeating horn

pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps, pause; and the Red LED

will ﬂash rapidly.

It is important to test this unit every week to make

sure it is working properly. Using the test button is the

recommended way to test this Smoke Alarm. Press and

hold the test button on the cover of the unit until the alarm

sounds (the unit may continue to alarm for a few seconds

after you release the button). If it does not alarm, make

sure the unit is receiving power and test it again. If it still

does not alarm, replace it immediately. During testing you

will hear a loud, repeating horn pattern: 3 beeps, pause, 3

beeps, pause; and the Red LED will ﬂash rapidly.

If The Smoke Alarm Sounds Weekly Testing

WARNING

If the unit alarms and you are not testing the unit, it

is warning you of a potentially dangerous situation

that requires your immediate attention. NEVER

ignore any alarm. Ignoring the alarm may result in

injury or death.

WARNING

Never use an open ﬂame of any kind to test this

unit. You might accidentally damage or set ﬁre to

the unit or to your home. The built-in test switch

accurately tests the unit’s operation as required by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).

WARNING

Never remove the batteries from a battery operated

Smoke Alarm to stop an unwanted alarm (caused by

cooking smoke, etc.). Removing batteries disables

the alarm so it cannot sense smoke, and removes

your protection. Instead open a window or fan the

smoke away from the unit. The alarm will reset

automatically.

WARNING

If the unit alarms get everyone out of the house

immediately.

WARNING

If the alarm ever fails to test properly, replace it

immediately.

Do not stand close to the alarm when the horn is

sounding. Exposure at close range may be harmful

to your hearing. When testing, step away when horn

starts sounding.

CAUTION

• Test it at least once a week.

• Clean the Smoke Alarm at least once a month; gently

vacuum the outside of the Smoke Alarm using your

household vacuum’s soft brush attachment. Test the

Smoke Alarm. Never use water, cleaners or solvents

since they may damage the unit.

• If the Smoke Alarm becomes contaminated by

excessive dirt, dust and/or grime, and cannot be

cleaned to avoid unwanted alarms, replace the unit

immediately.

• Relocate the unit if it sounds frequent unwanted

alarms. See “Locations to Avoid for Smoke Alarms”

for details.

• When the battery becomes weak, the Smoke Alarm

unit will “chirp” about once a minute (the low battery

warning). This low battery warning should last 7

days, but you should replace the battery immediately

to continue your protection. Note: If locking pin is

engaged see “Locking Feature” section for unlocking

instructions.

This unit has been designed to be as maintenance free as

possible, but there are a few simple things you must do to

keep it working properly.

Regular Maintenance

Replacing The Battery

Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery.

The following batteries are acceptable as replacements:

Duracell #MN1604, Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may

also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J, U9VL-

J-P for longer service life between battery changes. These

batteries are available at many local retail stores.

To lock/unlock the cover to the base:

1. Using needle-nose pliers or a utility knife, detach

locking pin from back of alarm base.

2. Insert locking pin into the slot located on the front of

the alarm as shown in the diagram.

3. Remove pin to unlock and replace battery.

Source(s): BRK Battery Powered Smoke Alarm User’s Manual

Product(s): BRK Electronics Smoke Detector (Model: FG250RV, Newmar Part Number: 119606)

SAFETY

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Kidde 10 lbs. Fire Extinguisher UL Operation

(Model: 466295MTL)

This article provides basic operation instructions for a Kidde ﬁre extinguisher (Model: 466295MTL).

• P- Pull the pin and hold the extinguisher with the

nozzle pointing away from you.

• A- Aim low at the base of the ﬁre.

• S- Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly to discharge

the extinguishing agent. When the agent ﬁrst hits

the ﬁre, the ﬁre may brieﬂy ﬂare up. This should be

expected.

• S- Sweep the nozzle from side to side, moving

carefully toward the ﬁre. Keep the extinguisher aimed

at the base of the ﬁre.

Stand 5 feet away from the ﬁre and follow the four-step

PASS procedure recommended by the National Fire

Protection Association:

How To Use Fire Extinguishers

• All residents of the home have been evacuated to

safety

• The ﬁre department has been notiﬁed

• There is a clear exit behind the person using the

extinguisher

It’s important to remember that ﬁre extinguishers are only

one element of a complete ﬁre survival plan. Only use

your extinguisher after making sure:

Use your extinguisher only to keep a small self-contained

ﬁre from growing, only when the room is not ﬁlled with

smoke, or to create a safe pathway out of the home. Be

sure to read the instructions and become familiar with

your ﬁre extinguisher’s parts and operation before a ﬁre

breaks out.

When To Use Fire Extinguishers

Source(s): Kidde Fire Extinguisher Owner’s Manual

Product(s): Kidde 10 lbs. Fire Extinguisher UL (Model: 466295MTL,

Newmar Part Number: 143817)

Carbon monoxide is deadly. Read and understand the

following precautions, as well as any warning labels

in your coach, to protect yourself and others from the

eects of carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER

If you, or anyone else, experience any of the following

carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms, exit the coach

immediately. Seek medical attention if the symptoms

persist. Shut down the coach, and do not operate it until it

has been thoroughly inspected and repaired.

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Muscular twitching

• Throbbing in the temples

• Inability to think coherently

• Weakness and/or sleepiness

• Intense headaches

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

This article provides information about the safe use of

carbon monoxide-producing coach components. Carbon

monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gas. It is a

by-product of the burning of fossil fuels (gasoline, propane

gas, diesel fuel, etc.). The chassis and generator engines,

furnaces, water heater, propane gas refrigerator, and

range produce carbon monoxide constantly while they are

operating.

WARNING

Do not block the tailpipes or exhaust ports. Do not

situate the vehicle in a place where the exhaust gases

have any possibility of accumulating 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

engines, carbon monoxide-producing systems, or

components only when safe dispersion of exhaust

gases can be assured. Monitor outside conditions to

be sure that exhaust continues to be dispersed safely.

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