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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations included in this manual were as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject to change without notice. Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses. Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities.
NFPA or CSA standards. because of the continuous program of product change conducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that recent Like all equipment, your motor home will require product changes may not be included.
If your Owner’s Information Package does not con- tain these items, even if you purchased your motor home “used,” please call or write Fleetwood and INSPECT AND MAINTAIN request the desired or missing information. Fleetwood RV Owner Relations Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and P.O.
V.I.N. TYPE VEHICLE: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE The tires and wheels with sizes and ratings designated above have been equipped with this vehicle by Fleetwood. Any replacement tires installed must meet the same specifications and minimum load requirements. FLEETWOOD RV, INC.
DEVICES handling problems and a vehicle crash. Fleetwood does not sanction or condone the installation of any steering aid device that is not Vehicle Response approved by our chassis manufacturer’s. Any add-...
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GCWR for the chassis under your motor fire and can endanger your motor home home. Again, check the Chassis Operator’s/ and its occupants. Fleetwood, your chas- Owner’s Guide/Manual. sis and other manufactures stand behind the motor home as delivered — NOT as • You CANNOT increase the towed weight...
Introduction by 100 lbs or more is required to be (devices). reweighed and the Federal Certification Certain electronic modules have the capability Tag needs to be updated to reflect the to record information about the vehicle, driver, weight change. This tag is printed and sup- and passenger such as engine performance, plied by the motor home manufacturer.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For Motor Homes Manufactured by Subsidiaries of Fleetwood RV, Inc., Sold in the United States and Canada c. Alteration or modification of the motor COVERAGE PROVIDED home; Your new motor home, including the structure, d. Environmental conditions (salt, hail, plumbing, heating and electrical systems, all chemicals in the atmosphere, etc.)
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN period. The owner shall deliver the motor home WARRANTY. to the dealer or an authorized Fleetwood dealer location for warranty service. See “Warranty Some states do not allow restrictions on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limita- Service,”...
Information Package. If you have any main entry door. questions about the warranty or what it does or 4. If you wish to call for assistance, please does not cover, please contact Fleetwood Owner use this toll-free telephone number: Relations. Fleetwood Owner Relations...
National manufacturers, always have the model and serial Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) numbers available. Appliance identification in addition to notifying Fleetwood Owner numbers will be found on tags or plates attached Relations at 1-800-322-8216. to the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTICES Please pay close attention to these statements while you read this Owner’s Manual. In this manual, statements preceded by the fol- lowing words are of special significance: DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or seri- ous injury.
........... HB4, 12-volt residential panel with resettable breakers. License plate light ......GE 67, 12-volt 2. Fleetwood Automotive 12-volt System — Luggage Compartment ....GE 1141, 12-volt This panel is located under the entry step. Parking light ......3157 NA - 2.10 A This electrical center contains battery dis- Porch lights ......Jensen 1003, 12-volt...
. Towing and braking capacities may be different. Refer licensing requirements and vehicle dimen- to Fleetwood and the chassis manufacturer’s sional restrictions. Check the laws in the area manuals for complete information. where you anticipate traveling.
Please refer to the Federal Certification Tag posted in your motor home for the rated GCWR. cause a vehicle crash, damage the motor home structure or drive train, and restrict your coverage under the Fleetwood or chas- If the Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual sis manufacturer’s warranty. Changing the equipped with your motor home does not provide...
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On The Road • Towing equipment to consider includes a and more enjoyable. weight distribution system, a sway control Your motor home is equipped with some of the system, a brake controller, and a supple- equipment required to tow a trailer, automobile mental brake control system. The weight dolly, or other towed load. of your towed load in comparison to the towing capacity of your motor home should The equipment supplied with your motor home be evaluated during this consultation.
On The Road trailer supplier to determine the correct type of the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of hitch head assembly, hitch ball and other tow the motor home. Make sure that tow bars and equipment you should use for towing and level- hitch equipment are rated to handle the weight ing the load you intend to pull.
On The Road in an emergency steering maneuver. When the NOTE ✓ load is properly distributed, your motor home will handle and respond safely, and you as the Due to manufacturing differences between products, driver can be more confident and will be more wire color coding may be different than terminal colors indicated.
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On The Road Combined Weight Rating). To determine individual wheel position weights, Your RV must remain as level as possible on the it is necessary to repeat the first three steps, scale (even though an axle or side is not physically but this time, use only one side of the scale, on the scale).
On The Road WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights: STEP 1S STEP 3S One Side One Side Scale Weight _____________ lbs. Scale Weight _____________ lbs. (Step 1S) (Step 3S) Calculate Other _____________ lbs. Calculate Other _____________ lbs. Side Weight (Step 1 - 1S) Side Weight...
12 inches square. NOTE ✓ Tire Inflation Fleetwood recommends using a high quality tire pres- For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds sure gauge for accurate, repeatable pressure readings. must be proper, proper inflation pressure must be maintained, and tread depth and wear must be monitored.
On The Road accurately determine the individual tire pressure a reliable and calibrated gage in good working condi- NOTE ✓ tion should be used. Consult your Fed Certification Tag for proper tire inflation pressures. Check the Check the wheel lug nut tightness periodically. They “Owner’s Information Packet”...
On The Road Frequently check tires. If a tire picks up a nail or If You Get a Flat Tire screw that creates a slow leak and causes some In case of sudden tire failure: air pressure loss, you might eventually spot it • Apply the accelerator to maintain direc- visually if it is a front tire.
On The Road Safety Belt Maintenance WARNING Check your safety belt system periodically to make sure that it works properly and isn’t dam- If safety belts are not properly worn and adjusted as aged. If the webbing shows any wear, nicks or described, the risk of serious injury to the child in a cuts, have it examined by a qualified technician collision will be much greater.
On The Road Child Seat Tethers (If Equipped) Your motor home may be equipped with a child seat top anchorage (tether) strap anchorage point in the forward passenger seat location. Some child seat manufacturers recommend the use of a top anchorage (tether) strap in addition to the lap belt.
On The Road NOTE Using the Engine to Slow ✓ the Motor Home Although your motor home is equipped with power steering, the front wheels may be difficult to turn when To use the engine as a braking force, select the next at a dead stop.
On The Road If you can’t avoid operating, parking or idling The camera lens is exposed to road dirt and will your vehicle off-road: get dirty. When necessary, clean the camera lens and monitor screen with a quality glass cleaner • Be aware that combustible materials could and nonabrasive cloth or towel.
Keep your face from your Fleetwood motor home dealer. away from the nozzle or container opening . Clean up fuel spills immediately. Fuel spilled on • Always re-install the fuel cap correctly the motor home could damage the exterior fin- before departing.
On The Road A simple precaution to help avoid this potential reading of the gauge rather than an absolute problem is to stay near the vehicle’s fueling temperature reading. point. Do not get back into your vehicle during refueling – even when using the nozzle’s auto- WARNING matic hold-open latch.
On The Road Most tow truck operators willing to tow motor homes CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY will be familiar with these devices. Be prepared to PRECAUTIONS give the tow truck operator at least the following Carbon monoxide is a colorless, tasteless, odorless information when you call: gas.
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On The Road Manual Headlamp Aiming Procedure placing in park or Neutral and setting the parking brakes. 5. Inspect your headlamp system and deter- CAUTION mine if it is a “Type 1” or “Type 2” system. A Type 1 system has a separate HI and LOW beam and uses four lamps.
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On The Road a. Type 1 Headlamps: The projected beam ment criteria adjust the “Vertical “and/or should be centered vertically and horizon- “Horizontal” positioning as shown on the tally on the vertical surface as marked in attached figure, rotate the knobs and/or step 6 and 7.
LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME Water vapor will condense on the inside of the SET UP windows and walls. In really cold weather, frost This section outlines the procedures necessary to or ice may appear. It may also condense out of setup your motor home.
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Living with your motor home have been washed and spin-dried in a washer, paint failure and rotting. they still contain about 10 pounds of water. The damage caused by excessive humidity can If these clothes are dried inside, that water is be invisible, and worse, expensive to fix.
Living with your motor home 7. Control the interior heat. Here are some tips on controlling humidity with heat: WARNING • Keep registers and the furnace blower clean and unobstructed. This helps air Never use open flame Propane or kerosene-burning heaters indoors. These devices release water into circulation.
Living With Your Motor Home Moisture in the RV can stem from a variety of • Do NOT use unvented Propane, kerosene, sources such as spills, leaks, overflows, con- or other unvented combustion heaters; densation, damp or standing water and human • Do NOT cover or close off the floor regis- activity such as showering or cooking. Good ters (if equipped);...
Living with your motor home Intense headache WARNING Throbbing in temples Weakness and sleepiness IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTICE Inability to think clearly Some of the building materials used in this recre- ational vehicle emit formaldehyde. Eye, nose, and throat irritation, headache, nausea, and a variety WARNING of asthma-like symptoms, including shortness of breath, have been reported as a result of formal-...
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Living With Your Motor Home concentrations or in campgrounds where other 2. The GREEN LED will turn RED and the vehicles, as well as your motor home are audible alarm will sound whenever the contributing to the carbon monoxide level in level of propane exceeds the alarm the surrounding air.
On The Road the fire extinguisher. Remember that portable fire PROCEDURES TO TAKE DURING AN ALARM extinguishers are intended for use by the occu- pants of a building or area that is threatened by 1. Turn off all gas appliances. This includes fire.
• Do not store combustibles inside your RV (gasoline, charcoal lighter, etc.). If the smoke detector/alarm fails to operate with new batteries , replace it with a new unit, available through an authorized Fleetwood WARNING Dealer. Do not bring or store Propane containers, gasoline or MONITOR PANEL...
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Living With Your Motor Home To check tank levels: Press PROPANE, FRESH WATER, GREY or BLACK TANK switches. The E or empty indicator light will always be lit when the rocker or touch switches are depressed. If the tank is full, all lights will be on.
Living with your motor home To check the battery charge: WARNING 1. Shut off all charging sources, engine, genera- tor, and disconnect the 120-volt power cord to Under certain conditions, the step may not extend turn off the converter. using the last-out feature. Always look and be sure 2.
Living With Your Motor Home PATIO AWNING (If Equipped) home must be evacuated under emergency con- ditions. To operate the emergency exit window, An operating and maintenance guide for either: your awning is included in your Owner’s • Pull the red handle and remove the screen, or; Information Package. It contains complete • Lift the red latch to release the window.
Living With Your Motor Home blind in mid-travel by moving it back to (If Equipped) PULL SHADES the straight down position. Re-attach the To Lower shades: retainers when traveling. Gently pull the shade down to the desired To Raise mini-blinds: height.
Living With Your Motor Home clearance for your room to safely extend to WARNING the full outward position. • Remove any other potential obstructions to Do not store flammable, volatile liquids or hazardous room movement. 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.
Living With Your Motor Home Dinette Conversion 4. Slide the seat and back cushions into place over the bed base. (with Built-in Table) (If Equipped) To convert the dinette into a bed: Sofa Conversion (If Equipped) 1. Remove all the dinette cushions and set To convert a sofa bed into a bed: aside, (cushions will be used later).
Living With Your Motor Home Bunk Ladder Use 2. Descend down ladder, with the ladder in front of your body, using the bed and ladder framing to steady you as you descend. ASCENDING Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers The dividers allow you to separate areas in the motor home.
Your motor home may be equipped with free- standing furniture. Fleetwood has designed Lubricate the gears and mechanism yearly with retention hardware which will secure any loose a light, water resistant grease.
PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS The plumbing systems in your motor home are constructed of durable thermoplastic materi- als. Holding tanks and piping components are strong, lightweight, and corrosion resistant. Holding tanks are of three types: • Fresh – Fresh potable water • Grey –...
Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Systems chapter. Turn the pump master switch ON to pressurize the system. When a faucet is opened after the initial filling of the tank, the water may sput- ter for a few seconds. This is normal and is not cause for concern.
If you experience this type of damage, repairs can best 7. After you stop the flushing, close the tank be made by an authorized Fleetwood dealer. valve, drain valves, and faucets. You can now fill the tank with potable water, and For your safety, the shower faucet is equipped the system is ready to use.
Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Exterior Shower (If Equipped) WASTE WATER SYSTEM The waste water system in your RV is made up A shower fixture is mounted in the exterior of sinks, tub, shower, toilet, plumbing drain and utilitycompartment. The water pump must be vent lines, a “grey water”...
Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Ensure that the black tank sewer drain system is Drain the holding tanks only when they are at always closed and only opened when draining least ⁄ -full. If necessary, fill the tanks with at a dump station. Never allow your black tank water to ⁄...
Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks 2. Drain the “black” water holding tank first. 4. Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water Grasp the handle of the black water knife and remove the sewer hose from the dump valve (the large one) firmly and slide the station.
Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Holding Tank Care cleaners in the holding tanks. • Do not put anything solid in either tank Since holding tanks don’t rely on any sophis- that could scratch or puncture the tank. ticated mechanical devices for their operation, If the drain system does get clogged: they are virtually trouble-free.
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Your motor home is equipped with three electrical slide-out systems: fog lights (if equipped) the chassis 12-volt system air horns (if equipped) the Fleetwood 12-volt house system power seats (if equipped) radio the 120-volt AC system. luggage compartment lights They operate together to give you electrical power other vehicle lights and accessories for many different situations.
Electrical Systems equipped with, relay operated disconnect cir- 3. Flush with clean water. Foaming around cuits. These circuits isolate selected electrical terminals or on top of the battery is normal systems from either the chassis or the house bat- acid neutralization. Avoid getting the soda teries.
• Always remove all vent caps before charg- Your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Dealer ing the battery. can advise you on proper battery selection. • Do not charge the battery at a rate that causes the electrolyte to spew out.
Electrical Systems When the generator is operating, and the power your Owner’s Information Package. cord is plugged into the generator receptacle, NOTE power is available at all of the 120-volt power ✓ outlets in the motor home, just as if the cord Refer to the generator operating instructions provided were connected to an external source.
Electrical Systems • Dis c onnect the battery(ies) before performing allows both automatic and manual control of the any maintenance on the generator. Allow rooftop air conditioners and the furnace(s) in the generator to cool before performing any your motor home. maintenance . The system will automatically control the • Do not use the generator as an emer air conditioner temperature, and when in the gency power source to a general...
Electrical Systems MOTOR HOME FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS For information regarding fuses and circuit breakers, please refer to information on page 04-1. 08-7...
PROPANE SYSTEM Propane is available from an approved storage out of the small outage valve (this also lets you container to operate your range, oven, furnace check that the container is not overfilled) and and water heater, and as an alternate energy note the odor described as garlic/rotten egg like source for some refrigerators.
Propane System SYSTEM COMPONENTS WARNING Hoses 6. Turn off Propane main valve before filling Propane The hoses used in your Propane system meet container or entering a Propane bulk plant or motor stringent requirements, and are rated to with- fuel service station. Turn off all pilot lights and appli- stand many times the pressures encountered in ances individually before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/or Propane containers.
Propane System The following chart shows the reduction in Always have the system checked by a profes- available BTU’s/hour under various fill levels as sional any time you detect a garlic/rotten egg the temperature drops: like odor or hear a sustained hiss when you turn the Propane on.
Propane System LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES Detailed operating information for the Propane appliances can be found in your Owner’s Information Package. Please read and follow these instructions. Air trapped in the Propane lines may delay the initial lighting of any appliance. It could take several seconds or minutes for the Propane to reach the appliance.
(CSA), and comply with standards established by To bypass the water heater, turn the lever valve these organizations. All appliances are covered by vertical . Fleetwood’s Ownercare Warranty program. Each To supply water heater with water, turn lever appliance is also warranted by its manufacturer. horizontal .
Appliances Storage under cabinets should be done carefully When you use the range or oven for cooking or so as to not crush or damage any furnace ducting. baking, always open a vent or window to pro- vide ventilation. Never operate the range or oven Smoke and fumes created as a result of burning when you are sleeping or if your alertness is off manufacturing compounds are sometimes...
If additional equipment requiring 12-volt power instructions . is installed in the motor home. Obtain the 12-volt source from a properly fused battery circuit. Consult an authorized Fleetwood dealer before adding any additional equipment to your 10-3...
Appliances MISCELLANEOUS APPLIANCES You may have additional appliances in your unit which operate only when connected to 120-volt power from either a public utility or the generator. In 30 AMP systems, appliance selector switches are provided in the galley to allow you to select combinations of appliances yet still remain within the power capacity of the electrical system.
1. When the motor home is not in use, keep rized Fleetwood dealer. Never use strong solvents the fiberglass surfaces out of the sun or or abrasives to clean plastic surfaces.
Maintenance Exterior Graphics Care Inspect the sealants around doors and windows every three months. See Sealant The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the Renewal section. exterior surfaces of your motor home require little Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage maintenance and should be treated similarly to a com part ments at least annually with powdered painted surface.
Maintenance Sealant Renewal NOTE ✓ This section outlines the procedures you must Do not seal the bottom flanges of windows and doors. follow to maintain the weatherproof integrity of Special gaps in the sealant have been intentionally your motor home. Leak damage caused by fail- left in the bottom flange to provide drainage.
3/16” hole where the rivet is to be located. Laminate Top Care (If Equipped) If you need rivets, contact your Fleetwood dealer. For cleaning laminate surfaces, use mild dish- washing liquid with warm water. Use a soft CAUTION cloth for both washing and drying .
For your convenience, a maintenance guideline EXTERIOR SEALANTS is on the following page. Options and acces- Consult your Fleetwood dealer for the most cur- sories usually have their own owner/user manu- rent sealant used in these areas: als that often contain maintenance instructions.
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Maintenance Wash exterior Wax exterior Lubricate and adjust exterior locks, hinges, roof vents, window mechanisms, etc. Lubricate power step mechanism Check all exterior sealants, around windows, doors, sidewall seams, windshield, lamps, all exterior openings and roof components including the roof air conditioner gasket.
STORAGE 10. Turn off water pump and water heater STORAGE CHECKLISTS switches. The following checklists will help you perform 11. Turn off Propane at tank valve. the steps necessary to prepare your motor home 12. Turn off refrigerator and furnace. for storage.
Storage Long-Term Storage 9. During extended periods of storage, gaso- line may deteriorate due to oxidation. This (Over 60 Days) can damage rubber and other materials in 1. Perform all steps as required for short-term the fuel system. It may also clog small ori- storage.
Storage 3. Winterize the Propane system. Your 7. Flush the toilet. Operate toilet sprayer, if Propane dealer or service station will per- equipped. form this for you. 8. Drain the shower head by opening the 4. Winterize all appliances as outlined in the valve.
12. Install a new water filter cartridge (if has occurred, please consult your authorized equipped). Fleetwood dealer for advice. 13. Operate all faucets and fixtures in the fresh 1. Thoroughly inspect the outside of the vehi- water system. Check for leaks at all joints cle.
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Touch exposed wiring. If defects are found, refer up or repair as necessary . Flush the under- service to your authorized Fleetwood dealer. side thoroughly. 21. Prepare the generator for operation follow- 31. Run thorough operational checks of steer- ing instructions in the generator operat- ing, brakes, engine and transmission.
120-volt 60-cycle power. number that identifies your motor home as Belted Seating Positions - These are seats with a Fleetwood product. Use this number when seat belts. Anyone riding in the motor home ordering parts or requesting warranty service must use one of these seats any time the for your motor home.
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Fleetwood. These materials contain WARNING - A statement or instruction in this operating and maintenance instructions for Owner’s Manual that, if not followed, could most of the components and appliances in lead to personal injury or death.
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MANUFACTURING PLANTS: FLEETWOOD RV, INC. 1031 U.S. 224 E., P.O. Box 31 Decatur, Indiana 46733 (260) 728-2121 SERVICE CONTACT: FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS P.O. Box 1007 Decatur, IN 46733 (800) 322-8216...