Glossary - Fleetwood Southwind Owner's Manual

AC Inverter - An electronic device that changes
12-volt DC energy from the batteries to 120-
volt 60-cycle, AC energy to operate micro-
wave ovens, TVs, VCRs, or other appliances
that require 120-volt 60-cycle power.
Belted Seating Positions - These are seats with
seat belts. Anyone riding in the motor home
must use one of these seats any time the
motor home is in motion.
Black Water Tank - The water tank in your
plumbing system that is designed to contain
waste water from the toilet ONLY.
CAUTION - Any statement in this Owner's
Manual that, if not followed, could result in
damage to the vehicle or components.
Chassis Operator's/Owner's Guide/Manual -
This is the operating and maintenance manual
supplied by the chassis manufacturer. It is
part of your Owner's Information Package.
It contains information on operating and
maintaining the engine, transmission, drive-
train and other components of the motor
home chassis.
Clearance Lights - This switch will flash the
clearance lights and is useful when signalling
other large vehicles when passing or being
passed.
DC Converter - An electronic device that
changes 120-volt AC energy from the main
power connection or the generator to 12-volt
DC energy to operate the 12-volt interior
lights or other 12-volt DC appliances or
accessories.
Designated Seating Capacity (Canadian units
only) - The number of sleeping positions des-
ignated equals the seating capacity.
Dinghy - A motorized vehicle, such as an auto-
mobile or truck, towed behind a motor home
with all four tires on the ground.
Doorside - The right side of the motor home from
the driver's point of view. So named because
the main entry/exit door is on this side.
FIN (Fleetwood Identification Number) - The
number that identifies your motor home as
a Fleetwood product. Use this number when
ordering parts or requesting warranty service
for your motor home.
Factory Weight - The UVW at the time of ship-
ment from the factory to the dealer.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) - The max-
imum permissible loaded weight a specific
axle is designed to carry.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) - The
value specified by the motor home manu-
facturer as the maximum allowable loaded
weight of this motor home with its towed
trailer or towed vehicle. Towing and brak-
ing capacities may be different. Refer to
Fleetwood and the chassis manufacturer's
manuals for complete information.
Gear Preselection - The selection of a lower gear
to match the driving conditions you encounter
or expect to encounter. Preselection will give
you better control on slick or icy roads and
on downgrades. Downshifting to lower gears
increases engine braking. The selection of a
lower gear often prevents cycling between a
gear and the next higher gear on a series of
short up-and-down grades.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) - An
electrical device attached to the bathroom AC
circuits that disconnect the outlet if a problem
occurs in the ground circuit.
Gray Water Tank - The water tank in your
plumbing system that is designed to contain
waste water from the sinks and shower drains
ONLY. No toilet wastes go into this tank.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Is the
maximum permissible weight of this fully
loaded motor home.

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