Storage; Exterior Compartments - Fleetwood 2012 American Eagle Owner's Manual

Living With Your Motor Home
in mid-travel by moving it back to the
straight down position. Re-attach the
retainers when traveling.
To Raise mini-blinds:
Release bottom of blind from retainer. Pull
straight down on cord and release at desired
height. It is not necessary to pull the cord to
one side or the other to secure blind.
To Adjust the angle:
Turn the adjusting rod either direction.

STORAGE

Exterior Compartments

Exterior storage compartments should accommo-
date most of your storage needs. All of the stor-
age compartments, except the Propane tank com-
partment, can be locked. Fire prevention regula-
tions require that the Propane tank compartment
be unlocked at all times.
Please note: Your motor home could be over-
loaded or out of balance if not properly loaded.
Refer to the Motor Home Loading section of the
On The Road chapter of this manual, and follow
the loading and weighing instructions in that sec-
tion. When storing equipment and supplies:
• 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 in
the best location for weight distribution.
05-4
To
unlock,
move
cord to
center
and
Shade release
tension.
To lock cord,
simply release
grip.
Interior Storage
The closets and cabinets have catches along one
edge of the door. Pull on the cabinet door handle
to open. Overhead doors have supports to hold
them open. The drawers have a catch along the
edge of the drawer. Pull the drawer handle to
open. It is recommended that cabinet drawers
should not be loaded to exceed more than 15
lbs.
Closets may be equipped with 12-volt lights that
turn ON when the closet door is opened or
switched manually. Be sure to turn off the light
when the closet door is closed—your battery
will be discharged if it stays ON. ON door acti-
vates lights, if the light stays on when the door
is closed, the door switch requires adjustment.
The same loading considerations apply to inte-
rior storage areas as to exterior. Consult the
Motor Home Loading section in the On The
Road chapter.
Pack articles carefully in the storage com-
partments to minimize shifting. If neces-
sary, use straps to prevent movement.
• Be sure liquid containers are capped and
cannot tip or spill.
• Secure all glass containers and dishes
before traveling.
• Exterior storage compartments may not be
watertight in all conditions. Carry any arti-
cles which could be damaged by water
inside the motor home.
• Care must be exercised when loading cargo
into the storage compartments. Care must
be used not to damage, tear or displace the
luggage door seals
!
WARNING
Do not store flammable, volatile liquids or hazardous
chemicals inside the motor home or in outside stor-
age compartments. Toxic fumes from these liquids or
chemicals may enter the interior of the motor home.