Planning And Preparation - Fleetwood Southwind 1984 User Manual

Camping trips and recreational living can
save more energy (and money) than you
think. Turn your home living systems
(heating, air conditioning, etc.) to
minimum while you're gone. If you plan
an extended trip, turn unneeded systems
completely off. An unoccupied house
doesn't need to consume as much energy
as an occupied one. So remember to "turn
you r house off".
WARNING
TURN OFF ALL PII-OT LIGHTS AND AP-
PLIANCES INDIVIDUALL YDURING RE-
FUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR
PERMANENTLY MOUNTED LP-GAS CON-
TAINERS.
WHEN NOT INDIVIDUALLY TURNED OFF,
AUTOMATIC IGNITION APLIANCES MAY
CONTINUE TO SPARK WHEN LP GAS IS
TURNED OFF AT THE CONTAINER.
PLANNING
AND
PREPARATION
1
Plan your trip and organize all '"preparations before you leave.
Proper preparation is the key to getting the most enjoyment from
your motor home.
Plan your route carefully. Consult maps and guidebooks.
Become aware beforehand of road conditions, campsite
availability, or other circumstances.
BE SUflE ALLEQUIPMENTIS SERVICED AND READY FOR
TRAVEL. Check the following items:
a. Check all fluids including:
Motor home engine crankcase oil
Transmission fluid
Power steering fluid
Radiator recovery system reservoir level
Master cylinder brake fluid
Electrolyte level of main and auxiliary batteries
Windshield washer reservoir level
b. Inspect wheel lugs for tightness. See Chassis Operator's
Manual for torque specifications. Examine all tires for road
damage, then inflate to the proper pressures as
recommended in the Chassis Operator's Manual. Check
spare tire pressure. In using your Chassis Operator's Manual,
note that tire pressures are given for cold tires used under
normal driving and load conditions.
c. Ch.eckoil level in the generator power plant (if installed).
ReIer to instructions and maintenance manual provided by
the generator manufacturer for oti'er pre-use service
requirements applicable to this equipment. Check that extra
oii and other service supplies are provided for the generator
power plant if the motor home is to be used for extended
periods.
d. Check that jack, jack handle, and lug wrench are properly
stowed. NOTE: The chassis lug wrench may not fit the spare
tire bolls. Be sure you have the proper size wrench to
remove the spare tire.
e. Check that the 115-'1011 power cord is properly stowed in its
compartment. A power supply cord adapter will be required in
some camping areas. Be sure to use adapters which provide
proper electrical ground.
f. Check that a serviceable'fire extinguisher is secured in the
mounting bracket.
g. Verify that all items you plan to take are on board.
NOTE: Be sure Ihe weight of passengers, equipment, and
supplies does not cause your motor home to exceed
axle loads and overall vehicle loads for which it was
des·igned. If in doubt, weight the veh'icle at a public
scale. See paragraph on "WEiGHING".
h. Check that accessories, such as a sewer hose with the
necessary fittings and a water supply line (such as garden-'
hose type approved for 125 psi) are on board.
i. Fill fresh water tank. if required. (Refer to Plumbing Section.)
J.
Start refrigerator a day ahead of time. Refrigerator Will stay
cold for several hours after being turned OFF while traveling.
. Be sure to relight It wben parked at your campsite..