Planning And Preparation; Loading And Weight Distribution; Have It All Under Control; Inspect And Maintain - Fleetwood Bounder 1987 Owner's Manual

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 op-
tions 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 deteriora-
tion 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 war-
ranty protection. This manual contains a
discussion of long term occupancy problems.
Please refer to that section before considering
this product for long term occupancy.
The motor home has been thoroughly inspected before
shipment. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PER-
FORMING A COMPLETE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION
OF THE CHASSIS AND ALL MOTOR HOME COM-
PONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE PRE-DELIVERY
CHECKLISTS SUPPLIED BY THE MOTOR HOME
MANUFACTURER AND THE CHASSIS MANUFAC-
TURER. YOU SHOULD RECEIVE A COPY OF THESE
COMPLETED CHECKLISTS FROM YOUR. DEALER
HOME. This manual contains a detailed section that
explains proper loading and weighing of the vehicle.
HAVE IT ALL UNDER CONTROL
Remember, your new motor home is a large vehicle
and requires different driving skills than a passenger
car. Later in this manual we'll outline some tips on how
to become familiar with the handling characteristics
and driving techniques that you need to know to be
a safe motor home driver. Of course, don't overlook
the laws of your state or province that govern driving
a motor home, Your state or provincial Motor Vehicle
Department can provide you with the applicable vehi-
cle codes that spell out your rights and responsibilities
as a motor home owner.
INSPECT AND MAINTAIN
Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and
maintenance for your motor home. Your continuing
safety and comfort depend on it, This manual includes
a section outlining maintenance 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 home will provide you with many years of
recreational pleasure,
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ASA PART OF THE PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION PRO·
CEDURE, THE DEALER IS TO ROAD TEST THE
. -MOTOR HOME, NOTINGAND,CORRECTING, ANY
STEERING PROBLEMS BEFORE,DELlV.ERY.
THEREFORE; FLEETWOOD AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FRONT END ALIGN-
MENT AFTER THIS PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION IS
DONE.
PLANNING AND PREPARATION'
Eac::h year l1)illions of Americans embark on trips
using some type of recreatiorial vehicle. Proper plan-
ning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable experience.
A thorough knowledge of your RV is important if you
are going to g(lt the most out of the convenience and
safety items built into your vehicle. Be as familiar with
. it as,yo).\,are with
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The
bookl!lts~included in,vou~;Owner~s
Information. Package
cover details of operation for,the major appliances and
equipment built intoyour motor home for your' com:
fort, -conveniElOoe,and ,safety."Later"sections ·in this
manual.williliso expiain.now t9Pperate,rnaintain, and
service' important' components and.,systems in your
'motor home. : . .
LOADING AND,WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION'
Proper loading is o'rie of the most"iniportant con-
siderations when traveling inanRV. Your inotor home
Is built to safely carry a, <fertain maximum load. For
safety's
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KEYS AND LOCks
The keys to your mota;' home· are pictured above.
Record all key numbers and keep them in a safe place
at'hllitle' 'iind'lri'the"'tTlotor home;"!"
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