Table Of Contents - Fleetwood Southwind 2000 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents11
Introduction19
Warranties20
Warranty Service23
Suggestions For Obtaining Service24
Reporting Safety Defects25
Owner's Information Package25
Chassis And Vehicle Identification26
Suspension Alignment And Tire Balance27
After Market Steering Aid Devices27
Warnings28
Vehicle Crash28
Vehicle Handling28
Vehicle Response29
Vehicle Towing29
Alterations To Your Motor Home30
Maintenance31
Warning Devices31
Driver's Controls33
Ford Chassis34
On The Road37
Motor Home Loading37
Responsibility For Proper Loading37
Some Definitions First37
Towing Vehicle Or A Trailer39
Carrying Capacity And Load Ditribution41
Carrying Capacity Label42
Loading Tips47
Tires47
Tire Inflation48
Tire Replacement48
If You Get A Flat Tire49
Changing A Flat Tire49
Seats And Seat Belts50
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts51
Safety Belt Maintenance51
Safety Restraints For Children51
Safety Belts For Children52
Safety Seats For Children52
Driving And Vehicle Control53
Maneuvering In Traffic53
Using The Engine To Slow The Motor Home55
Rear View Video Monitor56
Body Undercoating56
Fuel And Fuel Systems57
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock57
Engine Fan58
Exhaust System Heat58
Engine Temperature Gauges59
Carbon Monoxide Safety59
Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm60
Emergency Towing60
Attaching Accessories To Your Motor Home61
Living With Your Motor Home63
Hydraulic Leveling System63
Power Entry Step63
Entry Doors And Screens64
Windows64
Emergency Exit Window65
Remote Mirror Control65
Sun Visors65
Window Shades66
Day/Night Shades66
To Raise Blinds Or Shades66
To Lower66
Storage67
Exterior Compartment67
Interior Storage68
Slide-Out Rooms68
Interior And Furnishings68
Dinette Conversion69
To Convert The Dinette Into A Bed69
To Convert A Soft/Lounge Into A Bed69
To Restore The Sofa/Lounge69
Interior Lighting70
Overhead Vents70
Monitor Panel71
Folding Chairs71
To Check Tank Levels71
Effects Of Permanent Occupancy72
Condensation And How To Control It72
To Reduce Moisture Release Inside The Rv76
To Increase Ventilation76
Dripping Ceiling Vents78
Fire Safety78
Fire Safety Precautions79
Smoke Detector/Alarm80
Plumbing Systems81
Fresh Water System81
External Fresh Water81
To Connect The Pressurized City Water81
Filling The On-Board Water Tank82
Draining The Fresh Water Tank83
Water Pump84
Water Filter84
Low Point Drains85
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System85
Leaks85
To Drain Hot And Cold Lines85
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System86
Exterior Shower86
Drinking Water Filter System87
Waste Water System87
Toilet88
Draining The Holding Tanks88
Black Tank Flush System90
Holding Tank Care91
If The Drain System Does Get Clogged92
Utility Compartment92
Electrical Systems93
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System93
Chassis Bulbs And Fuses93
Fleetwood 12-Volt House And Automotive System94
Batteries94
Battery Disconnect94
Battery Inspection And Care95
To Clean The Battery95
Battery Charging96
Solar Panel97
Selecting A Replacement Battery97
Auxiliary Start System97
120 Volt System98
Power Converter98
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter99
Generator100
Generator Fuel Supply100
Generator Operations100
Generator Operating Safety Precautions101
Electronic Climate Control System103
Electrical Wiring Diagrams103
Motor Home Fuses And Circuit Breakers104
Lp Gas System105
Lp Gas Safety Precautions106
System Components108
Hoses108
Lp Gas Regulator108
Using Lp Gas System At Low Temperatures109
Filling Lp Gas Tanks111
Lp Gas System Leak Checks111
Lp Leak Detector112
To Perform A Leak Check112
Testing Procedure113
Lighting Lp Gas Appliances114
Appliances115
Water Heater115
Water Heater Bypass Valve116
Refrigerator116
Furnace117
Range118
Range Exhaust Hood118
Air Conditioner119
Entertainment Equipment120
120 Volt Vcr120
120/12 Volt Televisions120
Video Switcher120
Tv Antenna121
Satellite Dish Antenna121
Tv And Radio Interference122
Miscellaneous Appliances123
Exterior125
Stains126
Windows, Doors, Vents And Locks127
Rubber Roof System127
Care128
Sealant Renewal128
Door, Window, Roof Component And Molding Resealing129
Interior130
Fabrics130
Laminate Top Care130
Walls And Ceiling Panels131
Bathtub And Plastic Shower Stall132
Floors And Carpeting132
Wood Floor132
Engine Access133
Lamps And Bulbs135
Maintenance Checklist135
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring136
Maintenance Chart137
Storage Checklist139
Short-Term Storage139
Winterization143
Water System Winterizing143
Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage146
Glossary151