Table Of Contents - Fleetwood Southwind 1999 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents11
Reporting Safety Defects22
Chassis And Vehicle Identification23
Vehicle Identification Number23
Fleetwood Identification Number23
Body Configurations24
Suspension Alignment And Tire Balance24
Driver's Controls25
Motor Home Loading31
Some Definitions First31
Towing A Vehicle Or Trailer34
Carrying Capacity And Load Distribution35
How To Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home Without Trailer36
Motor Home Readings38
Loading Tips40
Tires41
Tire Inflation41
Tire Replacement41
If You Get A Flat Tire42
Changing A Flat Tire42
To Store The Tire Assembly43
Seats And Seat Belts44
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts45
Safety Belt Maintenance45
Safety Rrestraints For Children45
Safety Belts For Children46
Safety Seats For Children46
Driving And Vehicle Control47
Maneuvering In Traffic47
Using The Engine To Slow The Motor Home49
Rear View Video Monitor50
Body Undercoating50
To Operate The Video Monitor50
Fuel And Fuel Systems51
Fuel Types And Vapor Lock51
Engine Fan52
Exhaust System Heat52
Engine Temperature Gauges53
Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions53
Carbon Monoxide Detector54
Emergency Towing55
Living With Your Motor Home57
Hydraulic Leveling System57
Power Entry Step57
Entry Doors And Screens58
Windows58
Emergency Exit Window58
Remote Mirror Control59
Sun Visors59
Window Shades59
To Raise Blinds Or Shades59
Day/Night Shades60
Storage60
Exterior Compartments60
Interior Storage61
Slide-Out Rooms61
Interior And Furnishings61
Dinette Conversion62
Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain Dividers62
To Convert The Dinette Into A Bed62
To Convert A Sofa/Lounge Into A Bed62
Interior Lighting63
Overhead Vents63
Folding Chairs64
Monitor Panel64
To Check Tank Levels64
Erroneous Tank Level Indications64
Effects Of Long-Term Occupancy65
To Check The Battery Charge65
Ventilation And Controlling Condensation66
Fire Safety67
Fire Safety Precautions67
Smoke Detector68
Plumbing Systems69
Fresh Water System69
External Fresh Water Hookup69
To Connect To Pressurized City Water69
Filling The On-Board Water Tank70
Draining The Fresh Wter Tank71
Water Pump72
Water Filter72
Low Point Drains73
Troubleshooting The Fresh Water System73
Sanitizing The Fresh Water System74
Exterior Shower74
Drinking Water Filter System75
Waste Water System75
Toilet76
Draining The Holding Tanks76
To Drain The Holding Tanks77
Holding Tank Care78
Utility Compartment79
Electrical Systems81
Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System81
Chassis Bulbs And Fuses81
Fleetwood 12-Volt House And Automotive System82
Batteries82
Battery Disconnect82
Battery Inspection And Care83
To Clean The Battery83
Battery Charging84
Solar Panel85
Selecting A Replacement Battery85
Auxiliary Start System85
12-Volt System86
Power Converter86
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter87
Generator88
Generator Fuel Supply88
Generator Operations88
Generator Operating Safety Precautions89
Electronic Climate Control System91
Electrical Wiring Diagrams91
Motor Home Fuses And Circuit Breakers92
Lp Gas System93
Lp Gas Safety Precautions94
System Components96
Hoses96
Lp Gas Regulator96
Using Lp Gas System At Low Temperatures97
To Prevent Lp Gas System Freeze Up98
Filling Lp Gas Tanks99
Lp Gas System Leak Checks99
To Perform A Leak Check99
Lp Leak Detector100
Lighting Lp Gas Appliances101
To Test The Lp Gas Leak Detector101
Appliances103
Water Heater103
Water Heater Bypass Valve104
Refrigerator104
Furnace105
Range106
Range Exhaust Hood106
Air Conditioner(S)107
Dual Air Conditioners107
Entertainment Equipment108
120-Volt Vcr108
120/12-Volt Televisions108
Video Switcher108
Tv Antenna109
Satellite Dish Antenna109
Tv And Radio Interference110
Msicellaneous Appliances111
Maintenance113
Exterior113
Stains114
Windows, Doors, Vents And Locks115
Rubber Roof System Cleaning115
Care116
Sealant Renewal116
Door, Window, Roof Component And Molding Resealing117
If You Find Any Of The Above Defects117
Interior118
Fabrics118
Top Care118
Laminate Top Care118
Walls And Ceiling Panels119
Attaching Accessories To Your Motor Home119
Bathtub And Plastic Shower Stall120
Floors And Carpeting120
Wood Floor120
Engine Access121
Exterior Sealants122
Generator Filters122
Lamps And Bulbs123
Maintenance Checklist123
Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring124
Trailer Hitch Electrical Connector124
Storage Checklists127
Short-Term Storage127
Long-Term Storage129
Winterization131
Water System Winterizing131
Reactivating The Motor Home After Storage135
Glossary139