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  • Page 1 www.gulfstreamRV.com...
  • Page 2 Please read over this manual and all the other owner’s manuals included in your packet. It will make your initial trips in your new GULF STREAM much more pleasurable and save time in the long haul.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GULF STREAM WARRANTY ………………………………………………………………………………………… 1 LP GAS SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 GENERAL SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 SEAT BELT USAGE…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 3 CHILD’S SAFETY SEATS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 SEAT BELT MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 SEAT BELT MOUNTING……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 FIRE SAFETY………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 SMOKE DETECTOR………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 LP GAS SAFETY……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
  • Page 4 MONITOR PANEL……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 17 SOLAR CHARGER…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 TELEVISION 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION………………………………………………………………….…. 17 TV ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS………………………………………………………………………………. 17 LP GAS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 CLIMATE DIFFERENCES…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18 OPERATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18 FILLING THE LP TANK……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19 GAS LINE CHECK……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 REGULATOR PRESSURE……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19 GAS TANK AND REGULATOR FREEZE UP……………………………………………………………………………….

  • Page 5: Gulf Stream Warranty

    Such notice action for defects or representations of any nature or damages due from must be sent to the Director of Service, Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., P.O. Box such defects or representations shall be in the courts in the State of 1005, Nappanee, Indiana 46550.

  • Page 6: Lp Gas Safety

    American Arbitration Association (AAA). eligibility. Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is not responsible for any representation or If you cannot locate an authorized Gulf Stream warranty that is not herein stated. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.

  • Page 7: General Safety

    PROFESSIONAL MANNER APPLIANCES WILL AVOID THE DANGERS OF ASPHYXIATION. THE THREAT OF ASPHYXIATION As a proud owner and operator of a GULF STREAM INCREASES WHEN A COOKING APPLIANCE IS motor home you will be commanding one of the larger USED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME, THUS, THEY privately owned vehicle using the nation’s roadways.

  • Page 8: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Carbon Monoxide at any given time. Due to the safety Seat belt mounting hazards of Carbon Monoxide (CO), each Gulf Stream motor home is equipped with a CO Detector. All seat belts are mounted per FMVSS Federal requirements and should never be relocated.

  • Page 9: Lp Gas Safety

    count and make sure everyone is accounted for. Air liquid tanks to capacity, fills all storage compartments out the vehicle and check again to ensure that the and cupboards to maximum volume and fills all alarm came from the CO detector, as your vehicle is available seat belt positions with passengers, the also equipped with a smoke detector and LP gas motor home will probably be overloaded.

  • Page 10: Loading Tips

    Loading Tips Manufacturer’s Labels After you have determined how much weight you can Your vehicle is equipped with several federally safely carry and selected those items to make up that required labels pertaining to the vehicle’s weight, load weight, make a list and keep it for future reference. capacity and operating limitations.

  • Page 11: Determining Weight And Weight Distribution

    GCWR: The maximum permissible weight of your 1. Drive only the front axle of the unit onto the scale. fully loaded vehicle including the weight of any towed Have the weight master note this weight. vehicle or trailer. 2. Drive forward and place both front and rear axles onto the scale.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Weight Planning Guide

    Vehicle Weight Planning Guide AIR BAG WARNING: The following guide will help you determine how GULF STREAM COACH, INC. DOES much you can load in your vehicle. We have included APPROVE AFTER MARKET the weights of common items added after the vehicle SUSPENSION AIR BAGS ON ITS VEHICLES.

  • Page 13: Vehicle Towing (Dinghy)

    This is the maximum weight When checking air pressures, if the tire has been designated by GULF STREAM that can be utilized for driven more than 6 miles, you can add 4 to 6 psi to the cargo and passengers.

  • Page 14: Emergency Towing Of The Motor Home

    Warm weather/high climate operation check the inflation and adjust to the recommended operating pressure before putting the vehicle back into Although Gulf Stream vehicles are designed and tested service. in a variety of hot and cold situations, you must take...

  • Page 15: Anti-Locking Braking Systems (Abs)

    carry. Become familiar with the amount of pressure Brakes and Jake Brakes will down-shift for you). that it takes to “lock-up” the brakes in a “panic” stop. Please contact your chassis manufacturer for further NOTE: EVEN MODERN DISK BRAKES WILL NOT information on these systems.

  • Page 16: Unused Dashboard Switch Locations

    CLAMPS. WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS COOLED, Starting THEN ATTEND TO THE PROBLEM. Once the engine starts, return the accelerator pedal to Unused Dashboard Switch Locations the idle position and let the engine idle for 3 to 5 minutes before applying a load. As a result of the optional equipment available on our extensive line of vehicles, each unit is somewhat Shutting Down...

  • Page 17: Coach Systems Safety

    CORROSION Electrical TERMINALS (SUCH BOOSTER CAR/BATTERIES) ENOUGH ACID Your GULF STREAM is equipped with two (2) separate PARTICLES YOUR HANDS CAUSE electrical systems that provide your vehicle with power PAIN/IRRITATION. BE SURE NOT TO PUT on the road and in camp.

  • Page 18: 30-Amp And 50-Amp 110-Volt Service

    Listed below are components that might be used in most, pulling up to 15 amps when the compressor is Gulf Stream vehicles and the maximum amperage running. So as you can see, with 30 amp service, you draw each one has. Whether your power supply is 30-...

  • Page 19: Power Converter

    Components Amperage Ground Fault Interrupter Roof air conditioners (each) Electric water heater Your unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Interrupter Microwaves that will stop the current in the event of a short. Refer Hair dryer to your manufacturer’s owner’s manual on how to reset Washer/dryer the GFI (FIG.

  • Page 20: Battery

    Battery think you need. Keep in mind that you should recharge your batteries when they are 50% discharged, so only half of the amp-hour rating is actually used. As noted above, the unit has two or more batteries on board. Both are maintained in the same manner.

  • Page 21: Monitor Panel

    bank is not designed to sustain the coach for long mini-dishes). The two most common signals include periods of time. the roof-top antenna and the external cable source. If you have the inside control panel option, leave the exterior switch located on the inverter in the “off” In the cable system the most important part is the position at all times.

  • Page 22: Lp Gas General

    LP GAS if the blend he supplies is appropriate for the part of the county you plan on visiting. General Operation The liquid Petroleum gas system in your unit To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gas tank’s furnishes fuel for various appliances. It is comprised of service valve must be OPEN (FIG 11).

  • Page 23: Filling The Lp Tank

    storage. If moisture is present, have the tank purged Gas Line Check by an authorized dealer and have him add the proper amount of ANHYDROUS METHANOL for your tank. An overfilled tank can allow liquid gas, rather than Check the gas line connection and all other the needed vapor, to flow through the regulator.

  • Page 24: Plumbing Fresh Water

    PLUMBING TANK! ALTHOUGH PROPER VENTING ALLOWED OVERFLOW, WATER PRESSURE CAN EXPAND THE TANK AND CAUSE Fresh Water STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. Use only fresh, potable water in the storage tank. To Fresh water for your RV is provided by filling the insure that the tank is clean, drain after each trip. FRESH WATER TANK or by hooking directly to a city Sanitize the tank when new, whenever contamination water connection.

  • Page 25: Water Pump

    Water Pump Water manifold system (USA only) The RV water pump is a 12-volt DC appliance that is The water manifold system directs a separate hot activated by a switch in the kitchen area or on the and cold water line to each fixture in the RV. monitor panel.

  • Page 26: Holding Tanks

    Holding Tanks Holding Tank Maintenance Your unit has a GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK and Keep your tanks well flushed out when the vehicle is a BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK. The tanks should not in use. Allowing the tank to sit with any contents be emptied frequently, or as indicated on the monitor for more than a couple of days will ensure some sort of panel.

  • Page 27: Water System Winterizing

    compartment. Note that the lever used on this system Some people may choose to remove water from the is not an “on/off” lever, but rather a selector for which plumbing system by using air pressure. If you choose tank you wish to flush. After connecting your water to do this make sure that the air pressure never hose, turn on the water to begin flushing your tank.

  • Page 28: Water Heater

    Water Heater Microwave NEVER IGNITE THE HOT WATER HEATER The optional microwave is no different than that WITHOUT FIRST FILLING IT WITH WATER. found in your home. It relies on 110-volt power for The water heater is accessed by a panel on the operation and should never be used while driving down outside of the vehicle (FIG.

  • Page 29: Air Conditioner (Roof)

    WARNING: SUPPLEMENT This fan is usually controlled by a wall-mounted FURNACE WITH ANY PORTABLE FUEL-BURNING thermostat (some models have a thermostat built right APPLIANCE FOR HEATING THE INTERIOR OF THE on the fan), which must be turned on and adjusted to MOTOR HOME.

  • Page 30: Slide Out Kill Switch

    “Self-Leveling,” or gradually spreads out up to an hour after it is applied. Before this type of Some Gulf Stream models have a kill switch sealant is applied it may be necessary to remove all mounted to the base of the driver’s seat. The slide out...

  • Page 31: Corrosion Protection

    Corrosion Protection Leveling Jack Circuit Breaker Switch Your Gulf Stream recreational vehicle has been If you are having trouble with the system, make sure designed withstand normal environmental that the 50 amp 12 volt mini breaker installed in either conditions.

  • Page 32: Awning Care

    Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Window awnings do not need to be unlocked for use. Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. Simply use the awning wand and hook the awning strap located in the center of the window awning. Pull...

  • Page 33: Pre-Trip Checklist

    PRE-TRIP CHECK LIST Cooktop Cover CLOSED……………… (AT HOME) Drawers, Closets, Windows CLOSED… EXTERIOR START ENGINE, CHECK GAUGES…. All objects (mirrors, etc.) secure………. Horn……………………………………… Awnings locked…………………………. Radio……………………………………. Tires at proper pressure (spare)………. (check for wear/damage) Seat adjustments………………………. Wheel lug nuts at proper torque………. Mirror adjustments………………………...

  • Page 34: Index

    GENERAL SAFETY……………………………………………. 3 GROUND CLEARANCE………………………………………. 10 GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER……………………………. 15 GULF STREAM WARRANTY………………………………….. 1 GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB…………. 32 INDEX HOLDING TANK FLUSH SYSTEM…………………………… 22 12-VOLT/110-VOLT…………………………………………….. 13 HOLDING TANK MAINTENANCE…………………………….. 22 30-AMP AND 50-AMP 110-VOLT SERVICE………………… 14 HOLDING TANKS………………………………………………. 22 HOSE REPLACEMENT (LP)…………………………………..
  • Page 35 SLIDE OUT WEATHER SEALS………………………………. 26 SMOKE DETECTOR…………………………………………… 4 SOLAR CHARGER…………………………………………….. 17 STARTING AND VEHICLE WARM UP………………………. 12 TELEVISION 12-VOLT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION…….. 17 TIRE AIR PRESSURE…………………………………………. 9 TIRE LOAD RATINGS…………………………………………. 9 TIRE MAINTENANCE…………………………………………. 9 TIRE MARKINGS………………………………………………. 9 TIRES……………………………………………………………. 9 TURBO DIESEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…………… 12 TV ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS………………...

  • Page 36: Gulf Streamers International Rv Club Application

    Membership dues are non-refundable and include a subscription to the Main Stream newsletter. Membership in the Gulf Streamers is limited to owners of Gulf Stream recreational vehicles. Any Gulf Stream employee, dealer or their employees are welcome to join as Associate Members.

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