Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017 User manual

MOTORHOMES
MADE TO MOVE YOU.
TIFFIN
2017
OWNER’S MANUAL
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
625 Fawn Grove Road | Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4710

TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
625 Fawn Grove Road | Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4710
2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
WELCOME……………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
ABOUT THISMANUAL ………………………………………………………………………. 3
DELIVERY ………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
DEALER RESPONSIBILITIES ………………………………………………………………. 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ……………………………………………………………. 4
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES LIMITED WARRANTY ……………………………………. 5
MAJOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS …………………………………………….. 5
WARRANTY SERVICE ………………………………………………………………………… 6
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE …………………………………………………. 6
CUSTOMER RELATIONS ……………………………………………………………………. 6
SPECIFICATION LABELS …………………………………………………………………… 7
WEIGHT PROCEDURES ……………………………………………………………………… 8
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION …………………………………………………………………….. 9
SAFETY MESSAGES ……………………………………………………………………………. 9
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ………………………………………………………………… 11
GENERAL WARNINGS………………………………………………………………………. 11
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST ………………………………………………………………. 12
DRIVING SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………… 13
FUELS FORTHE MOTORHOME ……………………………………………………………… 14
LIQUID PROPANE ……………………………………………………………………………….. 15
LP GAS REGULATOR ……………………………………………………………………………. 17
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LP DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ………………………………………………………………….. 17
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES ……………………………………………………………….. 18
CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING …………………………………………………………... 19
CO/ LP DETECTOR …………………………………………………………………………………. 19
FIRE SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 21
FIRE EXTINGUISHER ……………………………………………………………………………….. 22
SMOKE DETECTOR ………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
ELECTRICAL …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
LOADING …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 23
MAINTENANCE …………………………………………………………………………………………. 24
EMERGENCY EXITS …………………………………………………………………………………….. 24
PARKING PROCEDURES ………………………………………………………………………………. 25
TOWING HITCH …………………………………………………………………………………………… 25
3 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
FURNACE …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 28
AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM …………………………………………………………………………. 29
THERMOSTAT CONTROLS ……………………………………………………………………………… 30
HEAT PUMP CONTROLS ………………………………………………………………………………… 31
4 LP GAS SYSTEM
LIQUID PROPANE (LP) TANK ………………………………………………………………………… 33
LP TANK FILLING PRACTICES ………………………………………………………………………… 34
LP GAS REGULATOR ……………………………………………………………………………………… 34
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5 MAJOR APPLIANCES
LP/ GAS REFRIGERATOR …………………………………………………………………………. 37
MICROWAVE OVEN ………………………………………………………………………………… 38
COOK TOP ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 38
WATER HEATER ………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
WATER HEATER STORAGE …………………………………………………………………………. 42
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ……………………………………………………………………………. 43
6 ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION SETS ………………………………………………………………………………………. 45
DVD PLAYER ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 45
7 CABINETS & FURNITURE
CABINETS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47
FURNITURE …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 49
BEDROOM AREA ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 50
8 STRUCTURAL FEATURES
CHASSIS FEATURES ………………………………………………………………………………………. 52
9 ELECTRICAL FEATURES
GENERAL INFORMATION ………………………………………………………………………………. 54
CIRCUIT BREAKER BOXES ……………………………………………………………………………… 55
BATTERY INSPECTION AND CARE ………………………………………………………………….. 56
120 –VOLT (VAC) AC RECEPTACLES ……………………………………………………………… 58
GROUND-FAULT-CIRCUIT-INTERRUPT RECEPTACLES ……………………………………… 58
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ELECTRICAL FEATURES
CONVERTER/INVERTER ……………………………………………………………………………….. 59
ELECTRICAL GENERATOR ……………………………………………………………………………… 60
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH …………………………………………………………………... 61
CIRCUIT BREAKERS ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 62
FUSE BREAKERS ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 62
SEVEN-PIN TOWING CONNECTOR …………………………………………………………………. 62
10 SLIDE-OUT FEATURES
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 65
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS …………………………………………………………………………… 66
EXTENDING THE SLIDE-OUT ………………………………………………………………………….. 66
RETRACTING THE SLIDE-OUT ………………………………………………………………………… 67
11 EXTERIOR FEATURES
TOWING HITCH …………………………………………………………………………………………… 69
EXTERIOR SIDES ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 69
SECURITY LIGHTS ………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
ELECTRIC STEPS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 70
MIRRORS …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 72
12 INTERIOR FEATURES
BEDSPREAD ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75
FLOORING ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 75
CEILING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 76
WINDOW TREATMENTS ………………………………………………………………………………. 76
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13 PLUMBING & BATH FEATURES
MONITOR PANEL ………………………………………………………………………………………. 78
KITCHEN SINK …………………………………………………………………………………………… 78
BATH, SINK, SHOWER & ACCESSORIES ………………………………………………………. 79
WATER PUMP ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 79
CITY WATER CONNECTIONS ……………………………………………………………………….. 80
FILLING FRESHWATER TANK …………………………………………………………………………. 81
SANITIZING ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 81
WATER FILTER …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 82
WATER HEATER BYPASS SYSTEM ………………………………………………………………… 82
FRESHWATER LINES ……………………………………………………………………………………. 83
GENERAL INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………………….. 83
TOILET …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 83
BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK …………………………………………………………………….. 84
GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK ………………………………………………………………………. 84
P-TRAPS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 84
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ………………………………………………………………………………. 85
SEWER CONNECTION AND CAMPING ……………………………………………………………. 85
NO FUSS FLUSH …………………………………………………………………………………………… 86
EXTERIOR SHOWER ………………………………………………………………………………………. 86
14 WINDOWS, AWNINGS, VENTS, AND DOORS
WINDOWS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 88
AWNING ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 88
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VENTS ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 90
DOORS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 91
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SINGLE VISION CAMERA MONITOR SYSTEM ……………………………………………….. 93
AM /FM / CD STEREO SYSTEM ……………………………………………………………………… 93
DASHBOARD HEATING / COOLING CONTROLS ……………………………………………… 94
16 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WASHING …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 96
SEALS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 97
PROPER SEALANTS FOR APPLICATION …………………………………………………………… 98
WHEEL CARE …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 98
ROOF CARE & MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………………………………. 99
MOISTURE MAINTENANCE …………………………………………………………………………… 99
TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION …………………………………………………………………… 103
TIRE PRESSURE …………………………………………………………………………………………… 113
INTERIOR CARE ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 116
FABRICS …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 117
WALLS & CEILING ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 117
DASHBOARD ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 118
WOODWORK & FLOORS …………………………………………………………………………….. 118
COUNTERTOPS …………………………………………………………………………………………… 119
ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 119
DETECTORS …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 119
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CONDENSATION ……………………………………………………………………………………… 120
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES ……………………………………………………… 120
WINTERIZING …………………………………………………………………………………………… 122
DE-WINTERIZING ………………………………………………………………………………………. 123
17 MAINTENANCE & DATA CHART
RV OWNER’S DATA SHEET …………………………………………………………………………. 125
RV OWNER’S MAINTENANCE RECORD ……………………………………………………….. 126
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Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.©
625 Fawn Grove Rd. Winfield, Al 35594
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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800-367-6372
Email: [e-mail]
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MOTORHOMES
MADE TO MOVE YOU.
TIFFIN

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WELCOME TO A LIFE OF “ROUGHING IT SMOOTHLY”
Tiffin Motorhomes is excited that you
have entered the world of motorhome
travel and we believe that you and your
family will enjoy this way of life for years
to come. Your Tiffin built motorhome
provides all the luxuries and comforts of
home while allowing you to travel freely
as you choose. But before heading out on
the open roads, please make yourself
familiar with this owner’s manual to learn
more about the operations of your
motorhome. Also, please work with your
dealer to learn as much as possible about
the functionality and features of your
coach. And remember - “wherever you
go, we go.”
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This operator/owner’s manual was prepared with you in mind. We want to provide you with the
information you need to properly care for and use your vehicle and equipment. Please carefully read
through this manual to help you understand how everything in your motorhome works.
NOTE: This operator’s manual describes many features of your Wayfarer and includes instructions for
its safe use. The manual, however, including its photography and illustrations, is of a general nature.
Some equipment and features described in this manual may be optional or unavailable on your model.
The instructions included are meant to serve as a guide and in no way extend the responsibilities of
Tiffin Motorhomes beyond the standard written warranty. The descriptions, illustrations, and
specifications in this manual were correct at the time of printing and Tiffin Motorhomes reserves the
right to change specifications or design without notice, and without incurring obligation to install the
same on products previously manufactured. Many of the instruction sheets and manuals for the
various appliances inside your motorhome have been incorporated into this manual for your
convenience.

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DELIVERY
Throughout the entire manufacturing process, your Tiffin motorhome has been regularly inspected by our
qualified personnel to assure you of the finest product of the highest quality, without exception. However,
the final inspection at our factory is not to be the last one. The pre-delivery inspection and system check
that your dealer performs are the final inspections done to your particular motorhome prior to you
actually receiving your new Wayfarer motorhome. Your dealer is also available to assist you in
understanding the warranties and completing the necessary forms to activate the warranties for the
various appliances and accessories installed in your motorhome.
DEALER RESPONSIBLITIES
1. A pre-delivery inspection and systems check is performed to assure a thorough inspection of
the motorhome and to assure the proper operation of all factory-installed components.
2. A customer walk-through is performed to familiarize the new customer with the motorhome,
its systems and components, and their proper and safe operation.
3. Delivery of the Owner’s Information Package which contains warranty cards and registrations
for the vehicle and all factory-installed components from other vendors and suppliers to Tiffin
Motorhomes. The detailed operation instructions and maintenance instructions on these
components are also included in this package.
4. Assisting the customer in completing the registration forms to avoid loss of warranty coverage.
The dealer should review the limited-warranty provisions with the customer to stress the
importance of completing the warranty cards and registration forms for the components in the
motorhome to enable the manufacturers to receive them within the prescribed time limits.
5. Providing the customer with information regarding warranty and non-warranty work on the
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITES
The customer is responsible for regular and proper maintenance of the motorhome. Properly
maintaining your motorhome will prevent conditions arising from neglect that are not covered by your
Tiffin Motorhomes limited warranty. The maintenance guidelines in this manual and any other,
applicable manual(s) should be followed. It is your responsibility and obligation to return the vehicle to
an authorized dealer for repairs and service.
To assist you in avoiding problems with your motorhome, it is recommended that you do the following:
1. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your dealer to make sure you understand all the
terms and conditions of the warranty.
2. Please ask questions about anything you don’t fully understand about your Wayfarer. Tiffin
Motorhomes is here to serve you and assure that you have all the information necessary for your
safe and enjoyable use of your new motor home.
3. When you are taking delivery, set an appointment for adjustments. This appointment should be
within two weeks after you accept delivery.
4. You are responsible for and expected to use your Wayfarer in a responsible, safe manner. Please
take the time to familiarize yourself with the proper operation of the motor home and all its
features before you attempt to use your motor home.
5. Once a year the roof seals need to be inspected and replaced if need to prevent leaks. This can be
done at a Tiffin Motorhomes Service Center.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES LIMITED WARRANTY
The Tiffin Motorhomes limited warranty was provided to you by your authorized Tiffin Motorhomes
dealer during the pre-delivery inspection. When you inquire about your Tiffin Motorhomes warranty,
please refer to this document. Should you need or desire an additional copy or other information, please
contact:
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
625 Fawn Grove Rd.
Winfield, Alabama 35594
Tiffin Motorhomes will be pleased to send you an additional copy or any other information requested, as
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MAJOR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS
The following list is a compilation of the vendors and suppliers of the major subsystems and components
of your Wayfarer. This list is provided for your convenience and is not meant as a complete substitution
of the literature and accompanying “how to contact us” information supplied by those vendors and
suppliers in your Owner’s Information Package. Where appropriate, website information is provided as
well.
Atwood Mobile Products [phone] atwoodmobile.com
LP Gas Water Heater [phone] atwoodmobile.com
HWH Corporation [phone] hwhcorp.com
Kwikee [phone] kwikee.com
Norcold, Inc. [phone] norcold.com
Onan Corporation [phone] onanindiana.com
RV Products (Coleman A/C) [phone] airxcel.com
Precision Circuits Inc. (630-240-9832 precisioncircuitsinc.com
Saf-T-Alert (CO/LP Alarm) [phone] safetalert.com
Triple H [phone] ` triplehelectronics.com
The Dometic Corporation [phone] dometic.com
Lippert (574)-535-1125 lippert.com
For those looking for more information (e.g., locations of authorized subsidiaries), the following web
site, www.rvamerica.com/data/s_alist.htm, should be helpful. This site provides complete, alphabetic
listings of all suppliers and vendors for all contemporary recreational vehicles and motor homes.
WARRANTY SERVICE
If any warranty service may be required, that service needs to be completed during the warranty
period (basic warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles). Any service work performed after the expiration
of the Tiffin Motorhomes warranties WILL NOT be covered by those warranties. Exceptions may be
made, on an individual basis, to this deadline on account of the unavailability of parts and/or service
appointment time where work is to be performed. However, don’t rely on the possibility of an
exception; please schedule any desired in-warranty work before your warranty expires.
OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE
The Owner’s Information Package includes valuable documents about your Wayfarer and its
components and systems. By consulting the booklets and instruction manuals included in the Owner’s
Information Package, you will learn how to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot these items safely and
effectively. The Tiffin Motorhomes Wayfarer Owner’s Manual does not cover every possible detail of
equipment—standard and/or optional—installed on or in your vehicle. As with all valuable

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documentation, please keep them in a safe, secure place for your later use and consultation. When you
complete and mail to the respective manufacturer(s) any warranty/guaranty registration card(s), make a
photocopy of both sides of each card prior to mailing and keep the photocopy in your permanent
records for your Wayfarer motorhome.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
If you wish to schedule maintenance or service or wish to order parts, you should notify your local
authorized Tiffin Motorhomes dealership to set up an appointment. If you are unsure of the location of
your nearest authorized Tiffin Motorhomes dealership, please access the Tiffin Motorhomes website at
www.tiffinmotorhomes.com and then click on the “Locate Dealer” button, then enter in the appropriate
search criteria such as state and retail sales, then click on the red ball located on the map to find dealer
information in that area.
SPECIFICATION LABELS
There are two main numbers used to identify your Wayfarer. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is
the legal identification of the completed vehicle. The VIN is the number used by the state for vehicle
identification and registration.
Another label
affixed to your
Wayfarer is the
Recreational
Vehicle
Industrial
Association
(RVIA) label for
Tiffin Motorhomes, a manufacturer-
member of RVIA, has the obligation to
disclose the following information, at
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An indication of the contents of the motorhome weight label affixed to the motorhome.
A concise explanation of the following items: Vehicle Weight (VW) distribution and Proper
weighing techniques to be used to weigh the vehicle.
Specific definitions for the following terminology:
Gross Vehicle-Weight Rating (GVWR) –This is the maximum permissible weight of the motor home
when it is fully loaded.
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) –This is the weight of the motor home, as built at the factory, with
full fuel, engine oil, and coolants. The UVW does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, or any dealer-
installed accessories.
Occupant and Cargo-Carrying Capacity (OCC)–This is the maximum weight of all occupants including
the driver, personal belongings, food, fresh water, waste water, LP gas, tools, tongue weight of towed
vehicle [if any], dealer-installed accessories, and the like. The CCC is equal to or less than the GVWR
minus the UVW.
Gross Combination-Weight Rating (GCWR) –This is the value specified by the chassis manufacturer as
the maximum allowable loaded weight of the motor home with a towed trailer and/or vehicle [if any].
Gross Axle-Weight Rating (GAWR) –This is the maximum allowable weight for an axle; the GAWR
considers the weakest link in the tire, wheel, brakes, hubs, axle, springs, and attaching parts. To
illustrate, if the axle is rated at 15,000 pounds and the tires are rated at 3,200 pounds each as a dual
installation; then the maximum GAWR would be 12,800 pounds for a four-tire vehicle.
WEIGHT PROCEDURES
To weigh the motorhome properly, the motorhome should be level when the weighing process is
performed. Your Wayfarer motorhome has been designed and built in compliance with the
recommended limits of the major-component/system suppliers to provide a realistic CCC. It is up to the
final user to provide even distribution of the loads brought into the motor home to prevent uneven
loading. Once the vehicle is loaded, it can be taken to any certified drive-on scales or individual-wheel
scales to determine that the final weight is within specified limits for the motorhome. The procedure
that can be used is as follows:
First, drive the motorhome onto the scales so that all wheels are on the scales; this provides the gross
vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle and can be recorded as such. The GVW should not exceed the
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Second, drive the motorhome so that the front wheels are off the scales and only the rear wheels
remain on the scales; this provides the total weight of the vehicle, save for the front axle. This weight
should not exceed the total rating of the axles remaining on the scales. The front axle weight is
determined by subtracting the weight from the GVW that was obtained in the first step which was
performed earlier. The result should not exceed the listed front-axle weight rating.
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
To assure the maximum stability of the motorhome under static (i.e., parked) and dynamic (i.e., moving)
conditions, the distribution of the items to be carried and stored within the motorhome and in the
storage bays underneath the motorhome should be performed in such a manner to strive for reasonably
even side-to-side and front-to-rear dispersion of the weight of the stored items. This process will assure
that the motorhome is not “lop-sided” in weight distribution (i.e., all the stored weight on one side
and/or mainly towards the front or the rear)—keeping a center of mass of the motorhome essentially
centered on a front-to-rear and side-to-side basis will also provide better control of the motorhome
when it is in motion.
SAFETY MESSAGES
Please note that several labels listed in this manual represent
items that need your attention. The Danger, Warning, Caution,
and Notice labels alert you to precautions that may help you
avoid damage to your motorhome, its equipment or your
personal safety. Please read and follow them carefully.
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SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to using your motorhome, especially for the first time or after a long period of non-use, please
read thoroughly all the instructions in the Owner’s Manual and the chassis-manufacturer’s manual
before attempting to operate your motorhome. There are several safety considerations which you
should realize and follow while your Wayfarer is in motion. These safety considerations, as well as
others meant to preclude any damage to the motorhome, are listed in this chapter. Besides the driver, it
would be helpful for the passengers to be familiar with these safety considerations and precautions, too.
GENERAL WARNINGS
In general, there are several “common-sense” safety precautions that should be taken every time the
motorhome is to be used on the road. These precautions include:
Only seats with seat belts should be used while the motorhome is in motion; those seat belts
should be worn by all people (driver, passengers) in the motorhome at that time.
While the motorhome is moving, lock all seats in the forward-facing position to provide max-
imum safety for the users.
While the motorhome is moving, no one inside should ever stand or kneel on seats (e.g., young
children).
In the majority of states, it is the law that seat belts must be used (fastened snugly about the
chest and hip areas), anytime the motorhome is in motion, to provide desired protection in the
event of a crash.
Any fire extinguisher(s) should be inspected on a monthly basis to assure that each extinguisher
is properly charged and ready for operation.
Any smoke and/or carbon-monoxide (CO)/liquid propane (LP) alarm(s) should be regularly in-
spected and tested. If being used for the first time, the smoke and/or CO/LP alarm should be
properly activated and fresh batteries installed before the motorhome is placed into service.
Never sleep in a motorhome not having functional smoke and/or CO/LP alarm(s).
While the motorhome is moving, the sleeping facilities are not to be used.
In the event of an emergency, be sure to be familiar with all escape exits (doors, escape
window) Do not use the emergency window as a routine exit; this is strictly to be used for
emergency purposes only.
Movement inside the motorhome should be minimized while the motorhome is in motion.
Never leave the driver’s seat unattended while the motorhome is in motion.