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  • Page 1 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel Owners Manual 2011 EXCEL Page 1...
  • Page 2 Warning It Is not safe to use cookIng applIances for comfort heatIng. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation: Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan. Open Window. faIlure to comply could result In death or serIous Injury.
  • Page 3 Pleasure-Way assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the accuracy in the content of this manual. We know that you will enjoy your new Pleasure-Way and we wish you many miles of pleasant and carefree driving. Happy Travels!

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    pleasure way industries ltd TaBLe OF COnTenTS Warranties and polices ......................5 - 6 safety ............................7-9 motor home exterior ......................10- 15 Motor Home Size ......................10 exterior Side Photos ....................11 air ride Fill Valves ......................12 LP fill Valve ........................12 Furnace Vent ........................
  • Page 5 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel interior Cockpit Map Light ....................35 refrigerator ........................35 Microwave .......................... 35 TV/DVD ..........................36 Theatre System User guide ....................36 TD and TS Bed assembly ....................38-39 coach specifications and features ................... 40 Page iii...
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  • Page 7: Warranties And Polices

    36 months / 36,000 miles / 60,000 kilometers (which ever comes first) after the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser from an authorized Pleasure-Way Dealer and shall be limited to making good, at our factory, any part or parts thereof upon return to the factory.
  • Page 8 Claims made without warranty registration cards will be rejected until proof of ownership can be established. 3. Pleasure-Way industries Ltd. will not reimburse any claims for any work done on any components or appliances that are covered under their respected manufacturers’...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Pleasure-Way Motorhomes in Canada are CSa and CMVSS Certified, and may exceed the approved installation criteria. all Pleasure-Way Motorhomes in the United States are FMVSS certified and bear the r.V.i.a. seal of approval, and may exceed the individual state requirements.
  • Page 10 TV. generator When launching a boat or some form of watercraft with your Pleasure-Way motorhome, it is imperative to not submerge the generator in water. Please refer to the generator owner / operating manual for proper use and maintenance information.
  • Page 11 When storing your Pleasure-Way Motorhome, you should try to park in a level spot and avoid having to park down hill. if parked in a down hill position with the front end lower than the back end, moisture (rain, snow, etc.) may collect in the recessed...

  • Page 12: Motorhome Exterior

    pleasure way industries ltd MOTOrHOMe eXTeriOr motorhome dImensIons and capacItIes Your Motor Home is larger than your standard van or automobile, so please be careful when entering underpasses, garages, parkades, etc. dImensIons (approxImate) Length Bumper to Bumper 20’ 4” 620 cm Height with Roof 9’...

  • Page 13: Exterior Side Photos

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel 10. Component Compartment 6. Outside Shower TV Antenna 11. Storage Water Heater Rooftop Air Conditioner 12. Sewer Dump/Black and 8. Fresh Water Fill 3. Bathroom Window Grey Dump Handles Storage/Generator 4. Rear Living Window 13.

  • Page 14: Air Ride Fill Valves

    pleasure way industries ltd aIr rIde fIll ValVes (These will only be used if your vehicle is not equipped with the on board air ride compressor and gage). Manual fill valves for the rear air ride suspension are located under the rear bumper of the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Driver Water Heater Vent

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel drIVer’s sIde Water heater Vent Located at the rear the on driver side, this vent gives you access to the exterior working components of the 6-gallon auto ignite water heater. nOTe: Keep this vent clear from all obstructions. 1.

  • Page 16: Driver Side Sewer Dump Valves

    pleasure way industries ltd drIVer’s sIde seWer dump ValVes Located in and underneath the driver side component compartment. These dump handles allow you to dump your gray and black waste tanks. NOTE: Dump your black water first to allow your gray water to flush the black water through the hose.

  • Page 17: Driver Side Fridge Vent

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel passenger sIde frIdge Vents Located on the passenger side just behind the side entry door. These vents allow for airflow for your fridge coils, which help with the cooling process of the fridge. NOTE: Ensure that these vents are free from all obstructions.

  • Page 18: Coach & Chassis Battery

    pleasure way industries ltd coach & chassIs BatterIes: The chassis battery is located under the hood of the vehicle, supplied by Ford. The coach or auxiliary battery is an interstate SrM 24 series deep cycle battery. This battery operates the Motor Home portion of your vehicle.

  • Page 19: Travel Preparation

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel TraVeL PreParaTiOn Before you leaVe Prior heading off on your adventures, you should always check to ensure that: - the LP gas is off at the main valve - all black and gray waste water tanks are empty and closed. - all electrical cords and exterior hoses are stored back into their respective compartments - chassis fluid levels are at recommended levels...

  • Page 20: Motorhome Systems

    pleasure way industries ltd MOTOrHOMe SYSTeMS lp gas system Your motorhome is equipped with a Liquid Propane (LP) gas system that provides fuel to the appliances (refrigerator, cook top, water heater and furnace). The LP storage tank is located on the driver side behind the component compartment- swinging door.

  • Page 21: Lp On / Off Valve, Fill Valve, Bleeder Valve

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel lp off/on ValVe: Located in the driver side component compartment. This valve, when open, allows LP to flow to the coach. ➧ lp fIll ValVe ➧ Located in the driver side component compartment. This valve, covered by the yellow end cap allows you to fill the LP tank to 80% capacity.

  • Page 22: Lp Tank Gauge

    pleasure way industries ltd lp tank gauge This gauge indicates how full the LP tank hoW to use the lp applIances: Turn your red key disconnect switch to the on position (located behind the small door under the furnace vent). Turn your LP on / off valve to the on position as mentioned above (located in the driver side component compartment).

  • Page 23: Furnace

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel furnace: Your vehicle is equipped with a 16,000 BTU Suburban LP gas auto ignition Furnace. The furnace is located on the bottom right hand side of the galley. The thermostat control is located near the flat screen TV area.

  • Page 24: Water Heater

    pleasure way industries ltd Water heater: Your vehicle is equipped with a 6 gallon LP Suburban gas auto ignition Water Heater. The water heater is located underneath the rear electric sofa bed on the driver side. You can access the by-pass valves through the rear doors and reaching under the electric sofa bed.

  • Page 25: Fresh Water System

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel fresh Water system The water system built into your motorhome provides full service similar to the system in your home. a 12 volt self-priming pump draws pressurized water from the fresh water tank to all cold faucets and the water heater.

  • Page 26: City Water Connection

    pleasure way industries ltd cIty Water connectIon The city water connection is located in the driver’s side component compartment. The city water connection is a convenience for you when you have access to an outside water source. When hooking up the city water connection you should make sure that the water pump switch is turned off and that all water faucets are closed.

  • Page 27: Toilet

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel trouBle shootIng: if the pump will not prime, please check: to make sure there is water in the holding tank to make sure that the battery is not run down for kinks in the inlet water line for leaks at inlet fittings (if air is leaking into inlet fittings, tighten fittings or apply clamps as necessary) for clogged lines...

  • Page 28: Shower

    pleasure way industries ltd shoWer To protect the surface of your aBS plastic shower pan, it is recommended that a rubber shower mat be placed in the shower pan. Use a non-abrasive cleaner to clean your shower compartment. nOTe: Do not use highly concentrated or high acid content household cleaners, as these may damage the shower compartment.

  • Page 29: Winterizing

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel 3) Open the termination valve on the solid waste holding tank (black handle). Once this tank is empty, then open the valve for the gray waste tank (grey handle). a garden hose may be left running into the toilet with the valve open to further rinse the tank and sewer hose.
  • Page 30 pleasure way industries ltd nut. Loosely reinstall the anode rod after the water heater is drained, this will prevent dust and insects from entering the heater while in storage. 3) Turn the water heater bypass valves to the winter position. The water heater bypass valves are located underneath the rear electric sofa bed on the driver side.
  • Page 31 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel 8) Fully charge your auxiliary coach battery and turn off and remove the red key disconnect. The red key disconnect is located behind the door beneath the furnace. 9) Turn you thermostat to the off position.

  • Page 32: Living Area Electrical System

    pleasure way industries ltd WInter use We recommend that the water system not be used when the outside temperature drops below the freezing point. You should ensure that your unit is completely winterized by that time. if it is necessary to use the water system, we suggest that you bring containers of fresh water with you and add non-toxic rV antifreeze to the gray and black water holding tanks.

  • Page 33: Distribution Panel

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel electrIcal dIstrIButIon panel The Ford excel is equipped with an iota distribution panel that houses the breakers for the 110 volt system and the blade fuses for the 12 volt system. The distribution panel is located on the passenger side bed frame in the TD model and on the passenger side rear ottoman in the TS model.

  • Page 34: Volt Battery Disconnect Switch

    pleasure way industries ltd 12 Volt Battery dIsconnect sWItch There is 12 volt disconnect switch (red key) located on the passenger side through a compartment door found beneath the furnace (same compartment as the manual reset breakers). When the key is in the “On” position it will be locked in place.

  • Page 35: External Power

    25- foot, 30 amp power cord is provided with your Pleasure-Way motorhome. in order to activate all power circuits, connect the yellow power cord to your coach in the driver’s side component compartment and to an adequate 110 volt power source.
  • Page 36 pleasure way industries ltd Starting the generator: 1) Turn on the red key disconnect switch. 2) ensure there is at least a ¼ tank of gas as the generator runs off the van chassis fuel tank. if there is less than a ¼...

  • Page 37: Motorhome Interior

    ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel MOTOrHOMe inTeriOr InterIor cockpIt map lIght Please follow the vehicle manufactures instructions for operating procedures. refrIgerator - dometIc Your Dometic refrigerator is designed for 3-way operation, using 12 volt DC, 110 volt aC and LP gas power. When the refrigerator is switched to aC or DC, the ammonia/water mixture is heated by a heating element instead of a burner.
  • Page 38 pleasure way industries ltd tV and dVd (optIonal) if your motor home is equipped with TV and DVD components, you will find these located in the rear entertainment center. These two components are powered by a 12 volt power source. note: Your DVD is a player only as it will not record.
  • Page 39 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel hookup in the component compartment to the park cable outlet. Turn the booster off on you TV antenna follow step (4) for auto programing. For DVD operation turn on the DVD player. Using the source button on you TV or TV remote select HDMi 1.
  • Page 40 pleasure way industries ltd td full sIze Bed assemBly Place the cushion support boards on the support rails between the passenger and driver side bench faces. To make up the Full-size bed in the TD model, lift the center removable night table and place it on the floor.
  • Page 41 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel ts Bed assemBly Place the cushion support board on the support rails between the two ottoman benches. Using the sofa bed switch beside the DVD player lay the sofa bed down to a flat position.
  • Page 42 Fiberglass running Boards Counter Top Flip Up exterior Plug NOTE: Pleasure-Way Ind. Ltd. reserves the right to make product changes at any time with out prior notice or obligation. * The bed area measurements may vary, due to components inside the vehicle.
  • Page 43 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel Tire SaFeTY everything rides On it Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in your vehicle than your tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires.
  • Page 44 pleasure way industries ltd fIndIng your VehIcle’s recommended tIre pressure and load lImIts Tire information placards and vehicle certification labels contain information on tires and load limits. These labels indicate the vehicle manufacturer’s information including: • recommended tire size • recommended tire inflation pressure •...
  • Page 45 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel The recommended tire inflation pressure that vehicle manufacturers provide reflects the proper psi when a tire is cold. The term cold does not relate to the outside temperature. rather, a cold tire is one that has not been driven on for at least three hours. When you drive, your tires get warmer, causing the air pressure within them to increase.
  • Page 46 pleasure way industries ltd are raised sections spaced intermittently in the bottom of the tread grooves. When they appear “even” with the outside of the tread, it is time to replace your tires. another method for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln’s head upside down and facing you.
  • Page 47 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel tires in these three areas. This grading system, known as the Uniform Tire Quality grading System, provides guidelines for making relative comparisons when purchasing new tires. You also can use this information to inquire about the quality of tires placed on new vehicles. although this rating system is very helpful when buying new tires, it is not a safety rating or guarantee of how well a tire will perform or how long it will last.
  • Page 48 pleasure way industries ltd The “P” indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles. next number This three-digit number gives the width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge tosidewall edge. in general, the larger the number, the wider the tire. next number This two-digit number, known as the aspect ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of height to width.
  • Page 49 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel u.s. dot tIre IdentIfIcatIon numBer This begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built.
  • Page 50 pleasure way industries ltd additional information on Light Truck Tires Please refer to diagram below. Tires for light trucks have other markings besides those found on the sidewalls of passenger tires. The “LT” indicates the tire is for light trucks. Max.
  • Page 51 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel VeHiCLe LOaD LiMiTS Determining the load limits of a vehicle includes more than understanding the load limits of the tires alone. [For MH] On a motor horne, there is a Federal certification label that is affixed to either the hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the door edge that meets the door-latch post, next to the driver’s seating position.
  • Page 52 pleasure way industries ltd HOW OVerLOaDing aFFeCTS YOUr rV anD TireS The results of overloading can have serious consequences for passenger Safety. Too much weight on your vehicle’s suspension system can cause spring, shock absorber, or brake failure, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. an overloaded vehicle is hard to drive and hard to stop.
  • Page 53 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbw. (1400·750 (5 x 150) ~ 650 lbs.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 54 pleasure way industries ltd gross axle Weight rating (gaWr) - The value specified as the load carrying capacity of a single axle system, as measured at the tire-ground interfaces. hitch Weight - The vertical trailer load supported by the hitch ball. Inner liner - The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium within the tire.
  • Page 55 ’ 2011 owner s manual ford excel outer diameter - The overall diameter of an inflated new tire. overall width - The linear distance between the exteriors of the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including elevations due to labeling, decorations, or protective bands or ribs. pin Weight - The vertical trailer load supported by the king pin of a fifth wheel hitch.
  • Page 56 pleasure way industries ltd tread separation - Pulling away of the tread from the tire carcass. treadwear indicators (tWl) - The projections within the principal grooves designed to give a visual indication of the degrees of wear of the tread. Vehicle capacity weight - The rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms (150 ibs.) times the vehicle’s designated seating capacity.

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