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Page 2 TYPE B CAMPER VAN OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS No part of this written material may be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the specific written permission of Four Winds International Corporation. Unless otherwise provided therein, all written material is protected by © copyright. To obtain permission to reprint text or images, please contact us: Technical Publications Department, Four Winds International, P .O.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS T T Y Y P P E E B B C C A A M M P P E E R R V V A A N N L L I I M M I I T T E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y FOUR WINDS LIMITED WARRANTY .
Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 1 1 - - G G E E N N E E R R A A L L I I N N F F O O R R M M A A T T I I O O N N INTRODUCTION .
Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 2 2 - - R R E E C C R R E E A A T T I I O O N N V V E E H H I I C C L L E E S S A A F F E E T T Y Y C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR (SELECT MODELS) .
Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 2 2 - - R R E E C C R R E E A A T T I I O O N N V V E E H H I I C C L L E E S S A A F F E E T T Y Y C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..AIR BAGS .
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 3 3 - - I I N N T T E E R R I I O O R R C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..ELECTRONICS .
Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 4 4 - - E E X X T T E E R R I I O O R R C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..ROOF ACCESS .
Page 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 5 5 - - S S Y Y S S T T E E M M S S E E L L E E C C T T R R I I C C A A L L S S Y Y S S T T E E M M ......................5 5 - - 1 1 SHORE CORD .
Page 11 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 5 5 - - S S Y Y S S T T E E M M S S C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..W W A A T T E E R R S S Y Y S S T T E E M M .
Page 12 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 5 5 - - S S Y Y S S T T E E M M S S C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..P P R R O O P P A A N N E E G G A A S S S S Y Y S S T T E E M M .
Page 13 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 6 6 - - C C A A R R E E & & M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E EXTERIOR PAINT .
Page 14 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 6 6 - - C C A A R R E E & & M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E C C O O N N T T I I N N U U E E D D ..WATER SYSTEM .
Page 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS S S E E C C T T I I O O N N 7 7 - - I I N N D D E E X X INDEX ..............7-1 1 - 12 FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 16: Limited Warranty
TYPE B CAMPER VAN LIMITED WARRANTY FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 17 Limited Warranty THIS PAGE L EFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 18: What The Period Of Coverage Is
Limited Warranty FOUR WIND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY What the Period of Coverage is This Limited Warranty provided by Four Winds® (“Warrantor”) covers those components, assemblies and systems of your new recreation vehicle not excluded under the section “What is Not Covered”, when sold as a new recreation vehicle by a dealer authorized to sell the make/line of recreation vehicle.
Page 19: Limitations And Disclaimer Of Implied Warranties
Limited Warranty Limitations and Disclaimer of Implied Warranties I I M M P P L L I I E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T I I E E S S , , I I F F A A N N Y Y , , A A R R I I S S I I N N G G B B Y Y W W A A Y Y O O F F S S T T A A T T E E L L A A W W , , I I N N C C L L U U D D I I N N G G A A N N Y Y I I M M P P L L I I E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y O O F F M M E E R R C C H H A A N N T T A A B B I I L L I I T T Y Y A A N N D D A A N N Y Y I I M M P P L L I I E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y O O F F F F I I T T N N E E S S S S F F O O R R A A P P A A R R T T I I C C U U L L A A R R P P U U R R P P O O S S E E , , A A R R E E L L I I M M I I T T E E D D I I N N D D U U R R A A T T I I O O N N T T O O T T H H E E T T E E R R M M O O F F T T H H I I S S L L I I M M I I T T E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y A A N N D D A A R R E E L L I I M M I I T T E E D D I I N N S S C C O O P P E E O O F F C C O O V V E E R R A A G G E E T T O O T T H H O O S S E E P P O O R R T T I I O O N N S S O O F F T T H H E E R R E E C C R R E E A A T T I I O O N N V V E E H H I I C C L L E E C C O O V V E E R R E E D D B B Y Y T T H H I I S S L L I I M M I I T T E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y .
Page 20: What We Will Do To Correct Defects In Workmanship And/Or Material
Limited Warranty What we will do to Correct Defects in Workmanship and/or Materials Warrantor’s sole and exclusive obligation is to repair and/or replace, at its option, any covered defect if: (1) you notify Warrantor or one of its authorized servicing dealers of the defect within the warranty coverage period and within ten (10) days of discovering the defect;...
Page 21: How To Get Service
Limited Warranty value, use or safety of your recreation vehicle, have taken twenty (20) or more days to complete, you must, to the extent permitted by law, notify Warrantor directly in writing of the failure to successfully repair the defect(s) so that Warrantor can become directly involved in exercising a final repair attempt for the purpose of performing a successful repair to the identified defect(s).
Page 22: What The Warranty Does Not Cover
Limited Warranty What the Warranty Does Not Cover This Limited Warranty does not cover: any Ventura recreation vehicle sold or registered outside of the United States or Canada; items which are added or changed after the recreation vehicle leaves Warrantor’s possession; items that are working as designed but with which you are unhappy with because of the design;...
Page 23: Events Discharging Warrantor From Obligation Under Warranty
Limited Warranty Events Discharging Warrantor from Obligation Under Warranty Misuse or neglect, accidents, unauthorized alteration, failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance (see Owner’s Manual), damage caused by off road use, salt, collision, fire, theft, vandalism, explosions, flooding, overloading in excess of rated capacities, and odometer tampering shall discharge Warrantor from any express or implied warranty obligation to repair any resulting defect.
Page 24: Legal Remedies
Limited Warranty Legal Remedies T T H H I I S S L L I I M M I I T T E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y D D O O E E S S N N O O T T “ “ E E X X T T E E N N D D T T O O F F U U T T U U R R E E P P E E R R F F O O R R M M A A N N C C E E ” ” . . A A N N Y Y A A C C T T I I O O N N T T O O E E N N F F O O R R C C E E T T H H I I S S L L I I M M I I T T E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y O O R R A A N N Y Y I I M M P P L L I I E E D D W W A A R R R R A A N N T T I I E E S S S S H H A A L L L L N N O O T T B B E E C C O O M M M M E E N N C C E E D D M M O O R R E E T T H H A A N N T T H H I I R R T T Y Y ( ( 3 3 0 0 ) ) D D A A Y Y S S A A F F T T E E R R T T H H E E E E X X P P I I R R A A T T I I O O N N O O F F T T H H E E W W A A R R R R A A N N T T Y Y C C O O V V E E R R A A G G E E P P E E R R I I O O D D D D E E S S I I G G N N A A T T E E D D A A B B O O V V E E .
Page 25: Four Winds Owner's Registration Card
Limited Warranty FOUR WINDS OWNER’S REGISTRATION CARD This page is to be completed by the selling dealer and is kept in your recreation vehicle for reference. viii FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 26: Four Winds Registration Card
Limited Warranty FOUR WINDS REGISTRATION CARD Complete this registration card with your dealer and return to Four Winds within ten (10) days of the purchase. The failure to complete this product registration card does not diminish your warranty rights. FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
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Page 28: Acknowledgement Of Receipt Of Warranty/Product Info
Limited Warranty Acknowledgement of Receipt of Warranty/Product Info I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : T T h h e e c c u u s s t t o o m m e e r r i i s s r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d t t o o r r e e a a d d t t h h i i s s d d o o c c u u m m e e n n t t b b e e f f o o r r e e s s i i g g n n i i n n g g i i t t . . We have listed several items which will help acquaint you with your new recreation vehicle.
Page 29 Limited Warranty I have completed the Owner/Dealer inspection on this recreation vehicle and have taken the test drive at the time of purchase. I noted: I received and read a copy of the Four Winds International Limited Warranty and the Chassis Limited Warranty before I purchased the vehicle and agreed to the terms and conditions therein.
Page 30: General Information
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
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Page 32: Introduction
GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a Four Winds International Corporation product. We have engineered this recreational vehicle to meet and in many cases exceed federal and state regulations and requirements for vehicles of this type. It is our goal to provide you, the customer, with a recreation vehicle that is not only pleasing to the eye, but safe and dependable as well.
Page 33 GENERAL INFORMATION N N O O T T E E : : This recreation vehicle has been designed for short term recreational use and is not intended to be used as a permanent dwelling, or as a rental vehicle. If you intend to use the recreation vehicle in this manner, it could cause premature deterioration of, but not limited to, the carpet, window treatments, upholstery, and interior surfaces.
Page 34: Service & Repairs
GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICE & REPAIRS With safety in mind, Four Winds highly recommends that you read this manual, as well as the chassis manufacturer's operation manual, prior to operating the recreation vehicle. Always keep these manuals with the recreation vehicle for easy reference. Be sure to read all warranty and registration information carefully, including the warranties and operation manuals for individual components.
Page 35 GENERAL INFORMATION N N O O T T E E : : Any parts that require replacement, that are covered under the terms of the Limited Warranty must be retained and returned to your dealer along with your invoice. This way, they are able to check what has occurred, and also make sure you are properly reimbursed.
Page 36: Recreation Vehicle Serial Number & Data Plates
GENERAL INFORMATION RECREATION VEHICLE SERIAL NUMBER & DATA PLATES Decal's and data plates used throughout the recreation vehicle aid in its safe and efficient operation; others give service instructions. Read all Decal's, data, and instruction plates before operating your recreation vehicle. N N O O T T E E : : When any decal, data, or instruction plate is damaged, painted over, removed, etc.;...
Page 37 GENERAL INFORMATION APPLIANCES PROPANE GAS Awning Radios Propane Gas Tank Regulator Cooktop Refrigerator Propane Gas Detector Back-up Monitor Roof Air Conditioner Furnace Roof Vents WATER & DRAINAGE Navigation System Television Antenna Toilet Water Filter Home Theater System Televisions Water Faucets Water Pump Microwave Oven Water Heater...
Page 38: Symbols
GENERAL INFORMATION SYMBOLS The following safety alert symbols are used throughout this manual to call attention to warnings where possible personal injury or vehicle damage may be involved. D D A A N N G G E E R R i i n n d d i i c c a a t t e e s s a a n n i i m m m m i i n n e e n n t t l l y y h h a a z z a a r r d d o o u u s s s s i i t t u u a a t t i i o o n n w w h h i i c c h h , , i i f f n n o o t t a a v v o o i i d d e e d d , , w w i i l l l l r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n d d e e a a t t h h o o r r s s e e r r i i o o u u s s i i n n j j u u r r y y . . W W A A R R N N I I N N G G i i n n d d i i c c a a t t e e s s a a p p o o t t e e n n t t i i a a l l h h a a z z a a r r d d o o u u s s s s i i t t u u a a t t i i o o n n w w h h i i c c h h , , i i f f n n o o t t a a v v o o i i d d e e d d , , c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n d d e e a a t t h h o o r r s s e e r r i i o o u u s s i i n n j j u u r r y y .
Page 39: Disclaimer
GENERAL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER The following information reflects product design, fabrication, and component parts at the time of printing. Four Winds International Corporation reserves the right, at anytime, to make changes in product design, material or component specifications at its sole option without notice. This includes the substitution of components of different brand or manufacturer name, which results in comparable performance.
Page 40: Four Winds Interna Tional
SECTION 2 RECREATION VEHICLE SAFETY FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
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Page 42: Four Winds Interna Tional
RECREATION VEHICLE safety REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Four Winds International.
Page 43: Laws Of The Road
RECREATION VEHICLE safety LAWS OF THE ROAD It is advisable to contact the Department of Motor Vehicles in each respective state, for up-to-date information regarding operation and licensing requirements for your particular recreation vehicle. SAFETY FOR PROPANE GAS SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES The following warnings are posted throughout the recreation vehicle to provide information on Propane safety.
Page 44 RECREATION VEHICLE safety I I t t i i s s n n o o t t s s a a f f e e t t o o u u s s e e c c o o o o k k i i n n g g a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s f f o o r r c c o o m m f f o o r r t t h h e e a a t t i i n n g g . . C C o o o o k k i i n n g g a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s n n e e e e d d f f r r e e s s h h a a i i r r f f o o r r s s a a f f e e o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n .
Page 45 RECREATION VEHICLE safety A A l l l l P P r r o o p p a a n n e e g g a a s s i i s s c c o o n n t t a a i i n n e e d d u u n n d d e e r r p p r r e e s s s s u u r r e e . . D D u u e e t t o o t t h h e e d d a a n n g g e e r r o o u u s s p p o o t t e e n n t t i i a a l l o o f f a a n n y y c c o o m m p p r r e e s s s s e e d d g g a a s s , , i i t t i i s s m m a a n n d d a a t t o o r r y y t t h h a a t t t t h h e e f f o o l l l l o o w w i i n n g g r r e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s f f o o r r t t h h e e u u s s e e o o f f t t h h i i s s t t a a n n k k b b e e f f o o l l l l o o w w e e d d : : T T a a n n k k s s a a r r e e t t o o b b e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d , , f f u u e e l l e e d d a a n n d d m m a a i i n n t t a a i i n n e e d d i i n n a a c c c c o o r r d d a a n n c c e e w w i i t t h h t t h h e e s s t t a a t t e e a a n n d d l l o o c c a a l l c c o o d d e e s s , , r r u u l l e e s s , , r r e e g g u u l l a a t t i i o o n n s s o o r r l l a a w w s s a a n n d d i i n n a a c c c c o o r r d d a a n n c c e e w w i i t t h h t t h h e e N N F F P P A A P P a a m m p p h h l l e e t t 5 5 8 8 , , d d i i v v i i s s i i o o n n I I V V .
Page 46: Fire Safety
RECREATION VEHICLE safety P P o o r r t t a a b b l l e e f f u u e e l l b b u u r r n n i i n n g g e e q q u u i i p p m m e e n n t t i i n n c c l l u u d d i i n n g g w w o o o o d d o o r r c c h h a a r r c c o o a a l l b b u u r r n n i i n n g g g g r r i i l l l l s s a a n n d d s s t t o o v v e e s s s s h h o o u u l l d d n n o o t t b b e e u u s s e e d d i i n n s s i i d d e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e b b e e c c a a u u s s e e t t h h e e y y m m a a y y c c a a u u s s e e f f i i r r e e o o r r a a s s p p h h y y x x i i a a t t i i o o n n .
Page 47 RECREATION VEHICLE safety • Never overload electrical circuits • Locate and repair Propane gas leaks immediately • Don’t allow rubbish to accumulate • Spray fabrics annually with a flame retardant If a fire does start, make sure to follow these basic rules of safety: 1.
Page 48: Fire Extinguisher
RECREATION VEHICLE safety FIRE EXTINGUISHER Underwriter Laboratories classify fires into three types: C C l l a a s s s s A A : : Fires in wood, paper, fabric, rubber, and certain plastics C C l l a a s s s s B B : : Flammable liquids such as grease, cooking oils, gasoline, or kerosene C C l l a a s s s s C C : : Electrical fires started from live electrical wires, from short circuits motors or switches The fire extinguisher, which is located by the entry door of the recreation vehicle, is a chemical type suitable for extinguishing small fires of the class B or C type.
Page 49 RECREATION VEHICLE safety In the case of an electrical fire, disconnect the battery and throw off the main circuit in the unit. It is important that everyone knows where to find the main circuit and how it operates. If the shoreline power cord is connected, disconnect it.
Page 50: Smoke Detector
RECREATION VEHICLE safety SMOKE DETECTOR An ionization detector offers a broad range of fire sensing capabilities. However, they do possess limitations. A fire could start in a location that would prevent smoke from reaching the detector. They are also better at detecting fast flaming fires than the slow smoldering variety. They are also not a cure for poor fire safety habits.
Page 51 RECREATION VEHICLE safety 1. TEST - at least once a week by firmly pressing the button located near the center of the cover. The alarm should sound briefly. If it does not work, replace the battery and test again. 2. CLEAN - the detector if grease or dust accumulates. The following procedure should be followed once a year.
Page 52: Carbon Monoxide Detector
RECREATION VEHICLE safety CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR T T h h i i s s C C a a r r b b o o n n M M o o n n o o x x i i d d e e A A l l a a r r m m d d o o e e s s n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e w w i i t t h h o o u u t t w w o o r r k k i i n n g g b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s . . R R e e m m o o v v i i n n g g t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s f f o o r r a a n n y y r r e e a a s s o o n n , , o o r r f f a a i i l l i i n n g g t t o o r r e e p p l l a a c c e e t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s a a t t t t h h e e e e n n d d o o f f t t h h e e i i r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e l l i i f f e e , , r r e e m m o o v v e e s s y y o o u u r r p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i o o n n .
Page 53: Testing Procedures
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Testing Procedure D D O O N N O O T T s s t t a a n n d d c c l l o o s s e e t t o o t t h h e e a a l l a a r r m m w w h h e e n n t t h h e e h h o o r r n n i i s s s s o o u u n n d d i i n n g g . . E E x x p p o o s s u u r r e e a a t t c c l l o o s s e e r r a a n n g g e e m m a a y y b b e e h h a a r r m m f f u u l l t t o o y y o o u u r r h h e e a a r r i i n n g g .
Page 54: Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector (Select Models)
RECREATION VEHICLE safety SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR (SELECT MODELS) T T h h e e S S m m o o k k e e / / C C a a r r b b o o n n M M o o n n o o x x i i d d e e A A l l a a r r m m c c a a n n n n o o t t o o p p e e r r a a t t e e w w i i t t h h o o u u t t t t w w o o , , A A A A b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s . . R R e e m m o o v v i i n n g g t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s f f o o r r a a n n y y r r e e a a s s o o n n o o r r f f a a i i l l i i n n g g t t o o r r e e p p l l a a c c e e t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s a a t t t t h h e e e e n n d d o o f f t t h h e e i i r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e l l i i f f e e , , r r e e m m o o v v e e s s y y o o u u r r p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i o o n n .
Page 55: Programming The Alarm
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Programming the Alarm N N O O T T E E : : Refer to the manufacturer’s operation manual for detailed setup information. Testing Procedure D D O O N N O O T T s s t t a a n n d d c c l l o o s s e e t t o o t t h h e e a a l l a a r r m m w w h h e e n n t t h h e e h h o o r r n n i i s s s s o o u u n n d d i i n n g g . . E E x x p p o o s s u u r r e e a a t t c c l l o o s s e e r r a a n n g g e e m m a a y y b b e e h h a a r r m m f f u u l l t t o o y y o o u u r r h h e e a a r r i i n n g g .
Page 56 RECREATION VEHICLE safety To test the Smoke/CO Alarm: • Manually: Press and hold the Test/Silence button on the alarm cover until alarm voice says “Testing” (typically 3-5 seconds). During testing, you will see and hear the following sequence: • The alarm voice will say (“Testing”). The horn will sound 3 beeps, pause, 3 beeps. The alarm voice will say “Warning, Evacuate.
Page 57: Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions
RECREATION VEHICLE safety CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS C C a a r r b b o o n n m m o o n n o o x x i i d d e e i i s s p p o o i i s s o o n n o o u u s s a a n n d d c c a a n n c c a a u u s s e e u u n n c c o o n n s s c c i i o o u u s s n n e e s s s s a a n n d d d d e e a a t t h h . . F F o o l l l l o o w w a a l l l l i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s i i n n t t h h i i s s s s e e c c t t i i o o n n a a s s w w e e l l l l a a s s t t h h e e o o n n e e s s o o u u t t l l i i n n e e d d i i n n t t h h e e g g e e n n e e r r a a t t o o r r o o p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’...
Page 58 RECREATION VEHICLE safety Carbon monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by vehicles, small gasoline engines, stoves, lanterns, burning charcoal and wood, and gas ranges and heating systems. CO from these sources can build up in enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces.
Page 59: Propane Gas Detector
RECREATION VEHICLE safety PROPANE GAS DETECTOR The Propane Gas Detector is powered at all times when the coach battery disconnect switch is in the ON position. Applying power to the detector will cause the detector to display a green LED light. The green light will remain steady for approximately 30 seconds while the detector “warms up”.
Page 60: Maintenance
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Whenever the measured concentration of Propane gas exceeds 20,000 ppm, the detector will provide a visual and audible alarm by sounding the buzzer and flashing the LED red. The buzzer may be temporarily silenced by pressing the test button. However, until the measure concentration is reduced to a safe level, the alarm will sound again within 4 minutes.
Page 61: How To Test
RECREATION VEHICLE safety How to Test N N e e v v e e r r u u s s e e a a n n o o p p e e n n f f l l a a m m e e o o f f a a n n y y k k i i n n d d t t o o t t e e s s t t t t h h i i s s u u n n i i t t . . T T h h e e b b u u i i l l t t - - i i n n t t e e s s t t s s w w i i t t c c h h a a c c c c u u r r a a t t e e l l y y t t e e s s t t s s t t h h e e u u n n i i t t ’ ’ s s o o p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n a a s s r r e e q q u u i i r r e e d d b b y y U U n n d d e e r r w w r r i i t t e e r r s s L L a a b b o o r r a a t t o o r r i i e e s s , , I I n n c c .
Page 62: Power Management
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Power Management The operating voltage for the detector is 8 VDC to 16 VDC. In these conditions, the unit will meet the specifications of the UL 1484 standard. The actual voltage applied to the detector in a recreation vehicle may drop below the minimum 8 VDC.
Page 63: Checking The Propane System For Leaks
RECREATION VEHICLE safety L L o o w w P P o o w w e e r r A A l l a a r r m m M M o o d d e e : : When the available power falls below 6 VDC, the LED will display a steady red LED.
Page 64 RECREATION VEHICLE safety Road vibration can loosen Propane fittings. It is important to check the Propane system for leaks at least every 5,000 miles, and whenever the tank is filled. It is also a good idea to have the entire Propane system checked annually by a qualified Propane service representative.
Page 65: Propane Safety Precautions
RECREATION VEHICLE safety PROPANE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS D D O O N N O O T T s s t t o o r r e e P P r r o o p p a a n n e e c c o o n n t t a a i i n n e e r r s s i i n n s s i i d d e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e . . P P r r o o p p a a n n e e c c o o n n t t a a i i n n e e r r s s a a r r e e e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h s s a a f f e e t t y y d d e e v v i i c c e e s s w w h h i i c c h h r r e e l l i i e e v v e e e e x x c c e e s s s s i i v v e e p p r r e e s s s s u u r r e e b b y y d d i i s s c c h h a a r r g g i i n n g g g g a a s s t t o o t t h h e e a a t t m m o o s s p p h h e e r r e e .
Page 66: Chemical Sensitivity
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Warning labels and decal's are used throughout the recreation vehicle in locations where the potential for a dangerous situation is present. They have been installed not only because of the requirement to do so, but also as a constant reminder to occupants of the recreation vehicle to exercise proper caution when using or being around Propane appliances and equipment.
Page 67: Formaldehyde
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Formaldehyde Most of the attention regarding chemical off-gassing surrounds formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance. It is also a key industrial chemical used in the manufacture of the numerous consumer products which we referred to previously and used in the construction of recreation vehicles.
Page 68 RECREATION VEHICLE safety N N O O T T E E : : We recommend that you do not smoke inside your recreation vehicle. In addition to causing damage to your recreation vehicle, tobacco smoke releases formaldehyde and other toxic chemicals. N N O O T T E E : : If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde, please consult your doctor or local health department.
Page 69: Seat Belts
RECREATION VEHICLE safety SEAT BELTS D D o o n n o o t t o o c c c c u u p p y y b b e e d d s s o o r r a a n n y y o o t t h h e e r r s s e e a a t t s s t t h h a a t t a a r r e e n n o o t t e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h s s a a f f e e t t y y s s e e a a t t b b e e l l t t s s w w h h i i l l e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e i i s s i i n n m m o o t t i i o o n n .
Page 70: Seat Belt Operation
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Seat Belt Operation All occupants must be furnished with and use seat belts while the recreation vehicle is moving. However, it is not intended for all seats to be simultaneously occupied while the vehicle is in motion without regard to the total loaded weight of the vehicle.
Page 71: Maintenance
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Maintenance F F a a i i l l u u r r e e t t o o i i n n s s p p e e c c t t a a n n d d i i f f n n e e c c e e s s s s a a r r y y r r e e p p l l a a c c e e t t h h e e s s a a f f e e t t y y b b e e l l t t u u n n d d e e r r t t h h e e a a b b o o v v e e c c o o n n d d i i t t i i o o n n s s c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t i i n n s s e e v v e e r r e e p p e e r r s s o o n n a a l l i i n n j j u u r r i i e e s s i i n n t t h h e e e e v v e e n n t t o o f f a a c c o o l l l l i i s s i i o o n n .
Page 72: Child Restraints
RECREATION VEHICLE safety Child Restraints R R e e a a r r - - f f a a c c i i n n g g c c h h i i l l d d s s e e a a t t s s o o r r i i n n f f a a n n t t c c a a r r r r i i e e r r s s s s h h o o u u l l d d n n e e v v e e r r b b e e p p l l a a c c e e d d i i n n t t h h e e f f r r o o n n t t s s e e a a t t s s . . N N e e v v e e r r l l e e t t a a p p a a s s s s e e n n g g e e r r h h o o l l d d a a c c h h i i l l d d o o n n h h i i s s o o r r h h e e r r l l a a p p w w h h i i l l e e t t h h e e v v e e h h i i c c l l e e i i s s m m o o v v i i n n g g .
Page 73: Booster Seats
RECREATION VEHICLE safety If the shoulder belt portion of a combination lap and shoulder belt can be positioned so it does not cross or rest in front of the child's face or neck, the child should wear the lap and shoulder belt. Booster Seats N N e e v v e e r r u u s s e e p p i i l l l l o o w w s s , , b b o o o o k k s s , , o o r r o o t t h h e e r r o o b b j j e e c c t t s s t t o o b b o o o o s s t t a a c c h h i i l l d d .
Page 74: Air Bags
RECREATION VEHICLE safety AIR BAGS D D E E A A T T H H o o r r S S E E R R I I O O U U S S I I N N J J U U R R Y Y c c a a n n o o c c c c u u r r •...
Page 75: Emergency Stopping
RECREATION VEHICLE safety EMERGENCY STOPPING If an emergency ever requires you to be stopped, be sure to follow these guidelines: 1. Pull off the road as far as possible. 2. Select the Park position on the shift selector and apply the Parking Brake. 3.
Page 76: Towing Procedures
RECREATION VEHICLE safety TOWING PROCEDURES D D u u e e t t o o m m u u l l t t i i p p l l e e v v a a r r i i a a b b l l e e s s t t h h a a t t e e x x i i s s t t i i n n t t o o w w i i n n g g t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e , , o o p p e e r r a a t t i i n n g g / / p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n i i n n g g t t h h e e l l i i f f t t i i n n g g a a n n d d t t o o w w i i n n g g d d e e v v i i c c e e i i s s t t h h e e s s o o l l e e r r e e s s p p o o n n s s i i b b i i l l i i t t y y o o f f t t h h e e t t o o w w v v e e h h i i c c l l e e o o p p e e r r a a t t o o r r .
Page 77 RECREATION VEHICLE safety I I n n c c a a s s e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e r r e e q q u u i i r r e e s s t t o o w w i i n n g g , , e e n n s s u u r r e e a a l l l l p p r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s a a r r e e f f o o l l l l o o w w e e d d . . T T h h e e m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r W W I I L L L L N N O O T T c c o o v v e e r r d d a a m m a a g g e e t t o o t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e c c a a u u s s e e d d b b y y a a t t o o w w i i n n g g c c o o m m p p a a n n y y .
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Page 80: Driver & Passenger Area
INTERIOR DRIVER & PASSENGER AREA Thoroughly familiarize yourself with the various controls, instruments, and indicators located on the dash. Driving safety can be enhanced by a driver who fully understands each one, and how to use them. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : The dash controls and instrument panels provided within the recreation vehicle are installed by the chassis manufacturer.
Page 81: Rear Vision System
INTERIOR Rear Vision System T T h h e e r r e e a a r r c c a a m m e e r r a a d d i i s s p p l l a a y y s s y y s s t t e e m m i i s s i i n n t t e e n n d d e e d d t t o o b b e e u u s s e e d d a a s s a a s s u u p p p p l l e e m m e e n n t t a a l l d d e e v v i i c c e e f f o o r r d d r r i i v v e e r r s s a a n n d d d d o o e e s s n n o o t t e e l l i i m m i i n n a a t t e e t t h h e e n n e e e e d d t t o o c c h h e e c c k k r r e e a a r r v v i i e e w w m m i i r r r r o o r r s s o o r r w w a a l l k k a a r r o o u u n n d d t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e , , s s h h o o u u l l d d c c o o n n d d i i t t i i o o n n s s w w a a r r r r a a n n t t .
Page 82: Rear Camera Display Mirror (Optional)
INTERIOR Make sure to check the mirrors when driving and backing, for a more complete field of vision. The camera is equipped with a wide angle lens that can initially present an image that may be deceiving. Make sure to practice backing in a safe place, using the monitor to become accustom to it’s operation. N N O O T T E E : : The rear vision system will not turn ON when the hazard lights are activated.
Page 83: Navigation System (Optional)
INTERIOR Navigation System (Optional) T T h h e e u u s s e e o o f f t t h h e e n n a a v v i i g g a a t t i i o o n n s s y y s s t t e e m m b b y y n n o o m m e e a a n n s s r r e e l l i i e e v v e e s s t t h h e e d d r r i i v v e e r r o o f f h h i i s s / / h h e e r r r r e e s s p p o o n n s s i i b b i i l l i i t t i i e e s s . . A A l l w w a a y y s s o o b b s s e e r r v v e e t t h h e e a a p p p p l l i i c c a a b b l l e e t t r r a a f f f f i i c c r r e e g g u u l l a a t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d t t a a k k e e t t h h e e c c u u r r r r e e n n t t t t r r a a f f f f i i c c c c o o n n d d i i t t i i o o n n s s i i n n t t o o c c o o n n s s i i d d e e r r a a t t i i o o n n .
Page 84: Kitchen
INTERIOR KITCHEN P P r r i i o o r r t t o o e e n n t t e e r r i i n n g g a a n n y y t t y y p p e e o o f f r r e e f f u u e e l l i i n n g g s s t t a a t t i i o o n n , , e e n n s s u u r r e e a a l l l l P P r r o o p p a a n n e e G G a a s s o o p p e e r r a a t t e e d d a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s a a r r e e o o f f f f . . D D o o n n o o t t s s t t o o r r e e o o r r u u s s e e a a n n y y g g a a s s o o l l i i n n e e o o r r o o t t h h e e r r f f l l a a m m m m a a b b l l e e v v a a p p o o r r s s a a n n d d l l i i q q u u i i d d i i n n t t h h e e v v i i c c i i n n i i t t y y o o f f a a n n y y a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e .
Page 85: Cooktop
INTERIOR Cooktop Propane Gas to the cooktop is stored within the Propane Gas tank. For proper operation ensure that the Propane Gas tank is full and the main Propane Gas valve is open. Microwave Oven Power to the microwave oven is provided by 120 Volt AC. For proper operation of the microwave oven a 120 Volt AC source such as the generator or shore line power must be available.
Page 86: Furniture
INTERIOR FURNITURE D D o o n n o o t t o o c c c c u u p p y y b b e e d d s s o o r r a a n n y y o o t t h h e e r r s s e e a a t t s s t t h h a a t t a a r r e e n n o o t t e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h s s a a f f e e t t y y s s e e a a t t b b e e l l t t s s w w h h i i l l e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e i i s s i i n n m m o o t t i i o o n n .
Page 87: Dinette
INTERIOR Dinette The U-Shaped Dinette provides additional seating, storage and also converts into a bed. To convert the dinette to a bed: • Lift the table top off of the pedestal support posts. Latch Mechanism’s Remove the pedestal support posts from the floor bases and lay them on the floor between the passenger and driver side seat bases.
Page 88: Dinette Storage Area
INTERIOR • Use the backrest cushions of the passenger and driver side seats and place them over the dinette table and insert piece. Remove the two small corner backrest's and store them on the floor with the dinette pedestal support posts. To return the bed to the sofa/dinette setup, reverse the process.
Page 89: Electronics
INTERIOR ELECTRONICS Television Power to the television is provided by 120 Volt AC. For proper operation of the television a 120 Volt AC source such as the generator or shore line power must be available. Entertainment System The wall mount stereo/DVD player operates on 12 Volt DC power and combines several components into one.
Page 90: Auxiliary Component Input
INTERIOR Auxiliary Component Input In addition to the component inputs on the television, the auxiliary component input provides a convenient place to connect additional video components to the entertainment system, such as a game console, VCR or camcorder. FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL 3 - 11...
Page 91: Monitor Panel
INTERIOR MONITOR PANEL The monitor panel provides quick and easy access to several different recreation vehicle systems. The monitor panel layout is determined by the recreation vehicle floor plan as well as the options selected. The monitor panel operates on 12 Volt DC power. The figure below shows two examples of monitor panels most commonly used within the recreation vehicle.
Page 92 INTERIOR Item panel names and descriptions: • GRY - Gray Holding Tank • BLK - Black Holding Tank • H2O - Fresh Water Holding Tank • LPG - Propane Gas Tank • BAT - House Battery The indicator is proportioned in thirds with each LED indicator light illuminating to the current level of status for the tanks or battery.
Page 93: Antenna Boost
INTERIOR Antenna Boost The antenna boost switch is used to amplify the signal received via the roof antenna to improve picture quality of VHF/UHF television reception. The Antenna Boost switch requires 12 Volt DC power to operate. Water Pump The water pump switch controls power to the self-priming 12 Volt DC demand pump. For detailed information regarding the Water Pump refer to the “Water Systems”...
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Page 98: Awning (Optional 170W)
EXTERIOR AWNING (OPTIONAL 170W) I I f f t t h h r r e e a a t t e e n n i i n n g g w w e e a a t t h h e e r r a a p p p p r r o o a a c c h h e e s s y y o o u u n n e e e e d d t t o o r r e e t t r r a a c c t t t t h h e e a a w w n n i i n n g g t t o o t t h h e e t t r r a a v v e e l l p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n . . I I f f t t h h e e a a w w n n i i n n g g i i s s r r e e t t r r a a c c t t e e d d a a n n d d t t h h e e r r e e i i s s m m o o i i s s t t u u r r e e o o n n t t h h e e f f a a b b r r i i c c , , e e x x t t e e n n d d t t h h e e a a w w n n i i n n g g a a s s s s o o o o n n a a s s p p o o s s s s i i b b l l e e t t o o a a l l l l o o w w t t h h e e f f a a b b r r i i c c t t o o d d r r y y .
Page 99: Awning Operation - Manual
EXTERIOR Awning Operation - Manual In the event of power loss or damage to the motor the awning can be extended or retracted manually. To manually operate the awning, insert the manual crank into the gear socket located on the left side of the awning. Turn the handle clockwise to extend the awning.
Page 100: Compartments
EXTERIOR COMPARTMENTS W W h h e e n n c c l l o o s s i i n n g g t t h h e e c c o o m m p p a a r r t t m m e e n n t t d d o o o o r r s s m m a a k k e e s s u u r r e e t t h h a a t t h h a a n n d d s s a a n n d d f f i i n n g g e e r r s s a a r r e e c c l l e e a a r r o o f f p p i i n n c c h h p p o o i i n n t t s s . . M M a a k k e e s s u u r r e e a a l l l l c c o o m m p p a a r r t t m m e e n n t t d d o o o o r r s s a a r r e e c c o o m m p p l l e e t t e e l l y y c c l l o o s s e e d d , , l l a a t t c c h h e e d d a a n n d d c c o o n n t t e e n n t t s s a a r r e e s s e e c c u u r r e e p p r r i i o o r r t t o o m m o o v v i i n n g g t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e .
Page 101: Television Antenna
EXTERIOR TELEVISION ANTENNA The roof mounted stationary antenna is omnidirectional, continously receiving VHF/UHF/FM signals from all directions, even while in transit. A built-in, solid-state amplifier boosts signals an average of 15 dB on VHF, and 20 dB on UHF. N N O O T T E E : : For detailed information refer to the manufactuer’s operations manual. ROOF ACCESS D D o o n n o o t t c c l l i i m m b b o o n n o o r r w w a a l l k k o o n n t t h h e e r r o o o o f f w w h h i i l l e e w w e e t t .
Page 102: Chassis
EXTERIOR CHASSIS A A l l l l i i s s s s u u e e s s r r e e g g a a r r d d i i n n g g t t h h e e c c h h a a s s s s i i s s w w a a r r r r a a n n t t y y , , p p a a r r t t s s a a n n d d s s e e r r v v i i c c e e s s h h o o u u l l d d b b e e d d i i r r e e c c t t e e d d t t o o t t h h e e c c h h a a s s s s i i s s m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
Page 103 EXTERIOR Special procedures or schedules for “breaking-in” your new recreation vehicle are minimal. Make sure to follow the recommendations as outlined in the chassis owner’s manual to ensure proper future performance and economy. R R E E F F E E R R E E N N C C E E : : Make sure to read all chassis information supplied by the chassis manufacturer, paying particular attention to precautionary notes and warnings, as well as all maintenance procedures and schedules.
Page 104: Tires
EXTERIOR TIRES Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and recreation vehicle load limits (not carrying more weight in you recreation vehicle than the tires or vehicle can safely handle), avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires.
Page 105: Finding The Recommended Tire Pressure & Load Limits
EXTERIOR Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of the recreation vehicle. Underinflated tires and overloaded recreation vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Therefore, as mentioned above, to avoid flat tires and other types of tire failure, you should maintain proper tire pressure, observe tire and vehicle load limits, avoid road hazards, and regularly inspect your tires.
Page 106: Understanding Tire Pressure & Load Limits
EXTERIOR Understanding Tire Pressure & Load Limits Tire inflation pressure is the level of air in the tire that provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall performance of the recreation vehicle. The tire inflation pressure is a number that indicates the amount of air pressure- measured in pounds per square inch (psi)- a tire requires to be properly inflated.
Page 107: Checking Tire Pressure
EXTERIOR Checking Tire Pressure It is important to check your recreation vehicles tire pressure before each trip for the following reasons: • Most tires may naturally lose air over time • Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking •...
Page 108: Tire Size
EXTERIOR Tire Size To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size and rating as the recreation vehicles original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placard, the chassis owner’s manual, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information. If you have any doubt about the correct size to choose, consult with the tire dealer and chassis manufacturer.
Page 109: Tire Balance & Wheel Alignment
EXTERIOR Built-in tread wear indicators, or "wear bars," which look like narrow strips of smooth rubber across the tread, will appear on the tire when that point of wear is reached. When you see these wear bars, the tire is worn out and it is time to replace it. N N O O T T E E : : On vehicles with GVWR in excess of 10,000 lbs., federal regulations require that tires on the front axle must be removed when worn down to 4/32"...
Page 110: Tire Rotation
EXTERIOR N N O O T T E E : : The front end alignment of the recreation vehicle has been set by the body builder. For the recreation vehicle in its unloaded or empty condition. However, since alignment is affected by not only how much weight you add to the recreation vehicle in the way of cargo and how you disperse the cargo, we advise you to have the recreation vehicle alignment checked in the loaded condition (the way you would travel down the road).
Page 111: Tire Repair/Replacement
EXTERIOR Tire Repair/Replacement W W h h e e n n r r e e p p l l a a c c i i n n g g a a t t i i r r e e , , m m a a k k e e s s u u r r e e t t h h a a t t s s e e r r v v i i c c e e p p e e r r s s o o n n n n e e l l r r e e p p l l a a c c e e i i t t w w i i t t h h a a t t i i r r e e o o f f t t h h e e s s a a m m e e s s i i z z e e a a n n d d s s p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s .
Page 112: Wheel Nut Torque
EXTERIOR Wheel Nut Torque F F a a i i l l u u r r e e t t o o t t o o r r q q u u e e w w h h e e e e l l n n u u t t s s a a s s s s p p e e c c i i f f i i e e d d c c o o u u l l d d a a l l l l o o w w w w h h e e e e l l s s t t o o c c o o m m e e o o f f f f w w h h i i l l e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e i i s s i i n n m m o o t t i i o o n n , , c c a a u u s s i i n n g g l l o o s s s s o o f f c c o o n n t t r r o o l l a a n n d d p p o o s s s s i i b b l l e e c c o o l l l l i i s s i i o o n n .
Page 113: Tire Fundamentals
EXTERIOR Tire Fundamentals Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a tire identification number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. U.S.
Page 114: Recreation Vehicle Load Limits
EXTERIOR RECREATION VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS C C A A U U T T I I O O N N : : W W h h i i l l e e a a d d h h e e r r i i n n g g t t o o t t h h e e w w e e i i g g h h t t r r a a t t i i n n g g s s o o f f t t h h e e l l a a b b e e l l s s w w i i l l l l e e n n s s u u r r e e t t h h a a t t y y o o u u d d o o n n o o t t e e x x c c e e e e d d t t h h e e G G r r o o s s s s V V e e h h i i c c l l e e W W e e i i g g h h t t R R a a t t i i n n g g ( ( G G V V W W R R ) ) o o f f t t h h e e c c h h a a s s s s i i s s , , y y o o u u m m u u s s t t s s t t i i l l l l d d i i s s t t r r i i b b u u t t e e p p a a s s s s e e n n g g e e r r s s a a n n d d c c a a r r g g o o p p r r o o p p e e r r l l y y s s o o t t h h a a t t t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e h h a a s s a a c c c c e e p p t t a a b b l l e e s s i i d d e e - - t t o o - - s s i i d d e e a a n n d d f f r r o o n n t t - - t t o o - - r r e e a a r r w w e e i i g g h h t t d d i i s s t t r r i i b b u u t t i i o o n n .
Page 115 EXTERIOR N N O O T T E E : : The diagram below shows a typical Federal Certification Label used for units sold within the United States and Canada. The numbers shown on this diagram may not be applicable to your vehicle. Please reference your Federal Certification Label for its actual weight ratings.
Page 116 EXTERIOR The Recreation Vehicle (Motorhome) Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label, which is affixed directly to the passengers side door panel, near the armrest, states the occupant and cargo carrying capacity of your motorhome, which indicates how much weight you can safely carry within the vehicle added to any additional trailer tongue weight.
Page 117 EXTERIOR N N O O T T E E : : The diagram below shows a typical Recreation Vehicle (Motorhome) Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity weight label used for both units sold within the United States and Canada. The numbers shown on this diagram may not be applicable to your vehicle. Please reference your Recreation Vehicle (Motorhome) Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity label for its actual weight ratings.
Page 118: Weight Terms
EXTERIOR Weight Terms The following is an explanation of commonly used weight abbreviations. • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible weight of this recreation vehicle. • Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW) is the weight of this recreation vehicle as manufactured at the factory with full fuel, engine oil, and coolants.
Page 119: Cargo Capacities
EXTERIOR Cargo Capacities Cargo can be added to the recreation vehicle, up to the maximum weight specified on the placard. For motorized vehicles, the combined weight of passengers and cargo is provided as a single number. If fewer people are traveling, more cargo can be added. If more people are involved, the weight of cargo must be reduced.
Page 120: How Overloading Affects The Recreation Vehicle & Tires
EXTERIOR When loading your cargo, be sure it is distributed evenly to prevent overloading front to back and side to side. Heavy items should be placed low and as close to the axle positions as reasonable. Too many items on one side may overload a tire. The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale.
Page 121: Tire Safety Tips
EXTERIOR Excessive loads and/or under inflation cause tire overloading and, as a result, abnormal tire flexing occurs. This situation can generate an excessive amount of heat within the tire. Excessive heat may lead to tire failure. Tire Safety Tips It is the air pressure that enables a tire to support the load, so proper inflation is critical. Since recreation vehicles can be configured and loaded in many ways, air pressures must be determined from actual loads (determined by weighing) and taken from the load and inflation tables provided by the tire manufacturer.
Page 122 EXTERIOR Tire Safety Checklist • Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month). • Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, crack , foreign objects, or other signs of wear or trauma. • Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread. •...
Page 123: Determining Correct Load Limit
EXTERIOR Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs” on the recreation vehicle placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in the recreation vehicle.
Page 124 EXTERIOR 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in the recreation vehicle, amount available cargo luggage capacity lbs.
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Page 128: Electrical System
SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM T T h h e e e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l s s y y s s t t e e m m i i s s e e n n g g i i n n e e e e r r e e d d a a n n d d t t e e s s t t e e d d f f o o r r s s a a f f e e t t y y . . C C i i r r c c u u i i t t b b r r e e a a k k e e r r ’...
Page 129: Shore Cord
SYSTEMS When it is not possible to access 120 Volt AC power, the 12 Volt DC system functions can be supplied by the auxiliary batteries. The chassis battery is protected by a battery isolator controller to prevent discharge from excessive electrical consumption when the recreation vehicle is not running. The auxiliary batteries are recharged by the power converter when the recreation vehicle is attached to an outside 120 Volt AC power source, or by the generator when it is running, and by the chassis alternator when the chassis engine is running.
Page 130: 30 Amp Shore Power
SYSTEMS I I f f s s h h o o r r e e p p o o w w e e r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e i i s s l l i i m m i i t t e e d d t t o o 1 1 5 5 o o r r 1 1 0 0 a a m m p p s s , , u u s s e e o o f f l l i i g g h h t t d d u u t t y y e e x x t t e e n n s s i i o o n n c c o o r r d d s s a a n n d d e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l a a d d a a p p t t e e r r s s w w i i l l l l c c r r e e a a t t e e a a v v o o l l t t a a g g e e l l o o s s s s t t h h r r o o u u g g h h t t h h e e c c o o r r d d a a n n d d a a t t e e a a c c h h e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l c c o o n n n n e e c c t t i i o o n n .
Page 131: Batteries
SYSTEMS When connecting or disconnecting from a grounded external power source, always turn off the shore power breaker to the power supply outlet. This will prevent accidental shock and flashing of electrical contacts. After connecting the recreation vehicle to the grounded external power source, wait a few minutes for the inverter/charger (if equipped) to stabilize charging of the batteries before starting large AC loads such as the air conditioner.
Page 132: Battery Safety
SYSTEMS Battery Safety B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S C C A A N N E E X X P P L L O O D D E E ! ! A A l l w w a a y y s s w w e e a a r r s s p p l l a a s s h h p p r r o o o o f f s s a a f f e e t t y y g g l l a a s s s s e e s s w w h h e e n n w w o o r r k k i i n n g g n n e e a a r r b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s . . D D o o n n o o t t s s m m o o k k e e o o r r e e x x p p o o s s e e a a n n y y b b a a t t t t e e r r y y t t o o e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c s s p p a a r r k k s s o o r r f f l l a a m m e e .
Page 133: Battery Maintenance
SYSTEMS Battery Maintenance S S u u l l f f u u r r i i c c a a c c i i d d i i n n t t h h e e b b a a t t t t e e r r i i e e s s c c a a n n c c a a u u s s e e s s e e v v e e r r e e i i n n j j u u r r y y o o r r d d e e a a t t h h . . S S u u l l f f u u r r i i c c a a c c i i d d c c a a n n c c a a u u s s e e p p e e r r m m a a n n e e n n t t d d a a m m a a g g e e t t o o e e y y e e s s , , b b u u r r n n s s k k i i n n a a n n d d e e a a t t h h o o l l e e s s i i n n c c l l o o t t h h i i n n g g .
Page 134 SYSTEMS Here are some recommendations for checking and servicing batteries: 1. Keep the battery mounted securely. Vibration causes early failure of many batteries. N N O O T T E E : : Step 2 only applies to batteries other than maintenance-free batteries. Do not open or break seals on maintenance-free batteries.
Page 135 SYSTEMS • To increase the accuracy of the measurement, in the same cell, repeat this process several times so the float will reach the same temperature as the electrolyte. If you are measuring a large battery, stratification can occur when the more concentrated electrolyte settles to the bottom. If you notice a difference in the readings between the top and bottom of the cell, average the two readings.
Page 136 SYSTEMS • Repeat the process for each individual cell. The specific gravity reading should not have a difference of more that 30 “points” (.030) between the lowest and highest reading or 10 “points” (.010) below the battery manufacturer’s recommended temperature value with the battery fully charged.
Page 137: Battery Isolator Controller
SYSTEMS 5. Watch for overcharging. Three ways to spot overcharging are: • Active material on the vent cap. This is a heavy deposit of black lead-like material on the underside of the vent cap. • Excessive use of water. • By testing voltage regulator output. 6.
Page 138: Auxiliary Battery Disconnect Switch
SYSTEMS N N O O T T E E : : When operating 12 Volt DC equipment from the batteries, reduce the equipment in use to conserve battery power. Gradual dimming of lights, and slowing of motors indicates low battery voltage. Auxiliary Battery Disconnect Switch The battery disconnect switch allows you to easily disconnect the auxiliary batteries from electrical circuits, preventing unwanted discharge during extended nonuse.
Page 139: Battery Charging
SYSTEMS N N O O T T E E : : It is not necessary or advisable to use the battery disconnect switch as a substitute for turning off the various 12 Volt DC applications available in the recreation vehicle. N N O O T T E E : : If 12 Volt DC functions are not working, be sure to check that the battery disconnect switch has been placed in the CONNECT position.
Page 140 SYSTEMS If for any reason you charge a battery with a source outside the recreation vehicle, make sure to follow the rules of battery maintenance and safety outlined in this section. Also observe these additional safety precautions related to battery charging; 1.
Page 141: Converter
SYSTEMS CONVERTER T T o o p p r r e e v v e e n n t t f f i i r r e e , , d d o o n n o o t t c c o o v v e e r r o o r r o o b b s s t t r r u u c c t t v v e e n n t t i i l l a a t t i i o o n n o o p p e e n n i i n n g g s s a a n n d d o o n n l l y y r r e e p p l l a a c c e e f f u u s s e e s s w w i i t t h h f f u u s s e e s s o o f f t t h h e e s s a a m m e e t t y y p p e e a a n n d d r r a a t t i i n n g g a a s s s s u u g g g g e e s s t t e e d d b b y y t t h h e e c c o o n n v v e e r r t t e e r r m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r .
Page 142: Inverter (Select Models)
SYSTEMS INVERTER (SELECT MODELS) D D o o n n o o t t e e x x p p o o s s e e t t h h e e i i n n v v e e r r t t e e r r t t o o r r a a i i n n , , s s n n o o w w , , s s p p r r a a y y , , b b i i l l g g e e o o r r d d u u s s t t . . T T o o r r e e d d u u c c e e r r i i s s k k o o f f h h a a z z a a r r d d , , d d o o n n o o t t c c o o v v e e r r o o r r o o b b s s t t r r u u c c t t t t h h e e v v e e n n t t i i l l a a t t i i o o n n o o p p e e n n i i n n g g s s .
Page 143: Transfer Switch (Select Models)
SYSTEMS TRANSFER SWITCH (SELECT MODELS) I I t t i i s s n n e e v v e e r r a a d d v v i i s s a a b b l l e e t t o o s s t t a a r r t t o o r r s s t t o o p p a a g g e e n n e e r r a a t t o o r r u u n n d d e e r r l l o o a a d d . . T T o o p p r r o o l l o o n n g g t t h h e e l l i i f f e e o o f f t t h h i i s s t t r r a a n n s s f f e e r r s s w w i i t t c c h h , , a a n n d d t t h h e e l l i i f f e e o o f f t t h h e e a a i i r r c c o o n n d d i i t t i i o o n n e e r r , , m m i i c c r r o o w w a a v v e e o o v v e e n n , , a a n n d d o o t t h h e e r r a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s , , a a l l w w a a y y s s t t u u r r n n t t h h o o s s e e a a p p p p l l i i a a n n c c e e s s o o f f f f b b e e f f o o r r e e s s t t a a r r t t i i n n g g o o r r s s t t o o p p p p i i n n g g t t h h e e g g e e n n e e r r a a t t o o r r .
Page 144: Automatic Energy Select Switch (Select Models)
SYSTEMS AUTOMATIC ENERGY SELECT SWITCH (SELECT MODELS) The Automatic Energy Select Switch (AESS) is designed to share the power available from a single circuit breaker between two large loads. The AESS controls power to two appliance loads within the recreation vehicle.
Page 145: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
SYSTEMS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER E E v v e e n n w w i i t t h h G G F F C C I I p p r r o o t t e e c c t t i i o o n n , , p p e e r r s s o o n n s s w w i i t t h h s s e e v v e e r r e e h h e e a a r r t t o o r r o o t t h h e e r r h h e e a a l l t t h h p p r r o o b b l l e e m m s s m m a a y y s s t t i i l l l l b b e e s s e e r r i i o o u u s s l l y y a a f f f f e e c c t t e e d d b b y y a a n n e e l l e e c c t t r r i i c c a a l l s s h h o o c c k k .
Page 146 SYSTEMS The GFCI receptacle should be tested initially when the recreation vehicle is purchased, and at least monthly thereafter. To test the circuit, use the following procedure: 1. Make sure power is on to the circuit by using a test light or 120 Volt AC lamp. 2.
Page 147: Circuit Breaker's
SYSTEMS CIRCUIT BREAKER’S The 120 Volt AC system is protected by circuit breaker's which automatically shut the circuit off if the circuit load is too heavy, or a short circuit occurs. If a circuit breaker has been tripped, do not reset the breaker until the cause of the problem is identified and corrected.
Page 148: Distribution Panel
SYSTEMS DISTRIBUTION PANEL A 12 Volt DC distribution panel is located next to the l20 Volt AC circuit breaker's. The panel contains circuits with replaceable fuses for protection of recreation vehicle 12 Volt DC lines. If any line is loaded beyond the capacity of its fuse, the fuse will “blow”.
Page 149: Chassis Alternator
SYSTEMS It is a good idea to keep additional fuses on hand in the recreation vehicle. Replacement fuses are available at filling stations, hardware stores, or automotive supply stores. Remember that the replacement fuse must be the same amperage rating as the original. N N O O T T E E : : The recreation vehicle chassis is also equipped with several automotive 12 Volt DC distribution panels.
Page 150 SYSTEMS enough power left in the battery to start the recreation vehicle or run any of the appliances when you stop for a break or for the night. Always monitor the alternator’s output and also check the monitor panel frequently to see that the auxiliary battery is up to full charge.
Page 151: Generator (Optional - Select Models)
SYSTEMS GENERATOR (OPTIONAL - SELECT MODELS) C C a a r r b b o o n n m m o o n n o o x x i i d d e e i i s s p p o o i i s s o o n n o o u u s s a a n n d d c c a a n n c c a a u u s s e e u u n n c c o o n n s s c c i i o o u u s s n n e e s s s s a a n n d d d d e e a a t t h h . . F F o o l l l l o o w w a a l l l l i i n n s s t t r r u u c c t t i i o o n n s s i i n n t t h h i i s s s s e e c c t t i i o o n n a a s s w w e e l l l l a a s s t t h h e e o o n n e e s s o o u u t t l l i i n n e e d d i i n n t t h h e e g g e e n n e e r r a a t t o o r r o o p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’...
Page 152 SYSTEMS The on-board generator allows the recreation vehicle to be fully self-contained. It provides access to 120 Volt A/C when shore power is unavailable, but keep in mind that when in use the generator exhausts deadly carbon monoxide gas! NEVER sleep in the recreation vehicle with the generator running! Before you start and use the generator inspect the exhaust system.
Page 153 SYSTEMS 3. DO NOT operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area such as a garage. 4. Review the safety precautions for fuel and exhaust fumes elsewhere in this manual. 5. DO NOT operate the generator when the recreation vehicle is parked in high grass or brush. Heat from the exhaust could case a fire in dry conditions.
Page 154 SYSTEMS The generator operates by using propane gas supplied from the on-board propane gas tank. N N O O T T E E : : Some models may require you to plug the 30 amp shoreline into the generator outlet provided in the shoreline storage compartment.
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Page 156: Component Capacities
SYSTEMS WATER SYSTEM The recreation vehicle plumbing system has the dual ability to be self-contained with on-board storage, or use facilities provided by an external pressurized source. Components of the plumbing system consist of strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials that provide long life and by following the instructions outlined here, you can expect efficient operation with a minimum of maintenance.
Page 157: Fresh Water System
SYSTEMS FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh water is provided from an external pressurized source, or from the fresh water storage tank. Water provided from outside the recreation vehicle is pressurized by the system from which it is delivered. When connected to an outside source, the fresh water tank and the water pump are kept separate from the remainder of the system by in-line check valves.
Page 158 SYSTEMS N N O O T T E E : : The following diagram is an example of the typical service compartment layout. Your recreational vehicle service compartment may vary depending on model and options selected. To disconnect from the outside source of supply: 1.
Page 159: Gravity Fill
SYSTEMS Gravity Fill The gravity fill compartment is located on the passenger side of the recreation vehicle just behind the side entrance door. To fill the fresh water tank, proceed as follows: 1. Open the gravity fill compartment door and remove the water fill spout cap. 2.
Page 160 SYSTEMS N N O O T T E E : : Always fill the tank with clean potable water from a known safe source. Make sure to close the fill spout when the tank is filled. Also, always fill the system with a hose that you know is clean, and is used only for this purpose.
Page 161: Fresh Water Tank Drain & Low Point Drains
SYSTEMS Fresh Water Tank Drain & Low Point Drains The fresh water tank can be drained for maintenance, travel and storage. The fresh water tank drain and valve are located on the passenger side of the recreation vehicle just behind the running board. N N O O T T E E : : Ensure that the area below the fresh water drain line is clear of items.
Page 162: Sanitizing The Fresh Water System
SYSTEMS Sanitizing the Fresh Water System Sanitize the system before initial use, after extended periods of nonuse, at least once a year during continuous use, and whenever there is suspicion that the system has been contaminated. To sanitize the system use the following procedure: 1.
Page 163: Water Pump
SYSTEMS WATER PUMP When using water from the fresh water tank, the system must be pressurized. A self-priming 12 Volt DC pump is provided to handle this function. A pump ON/OFF switch is located on the monitor panel. N N O O T T E E : : The water pump is most commonly located behind the kitchen sink base cabinet, however the fresh water tank and water pump locations vary depending on the model, and options selected for the recreation vehicle.
Page 164 SYSTEMS N N O O T T E E : : When filling the system, you may want to add additional water to the tank to replace the water used when filling the hot water tank and water lines. The self contained water system is a demand system. This means that the water pump will run whenever there is a need for water.
Page 165: Water Filter
SYSTEMS WATER FILTER The in-line water filter helps to eliminate odor, taste and also reduces chlorine from the fresh water system. The in-line filter will filter up to 3,900 gallons of water between filter changes. N N O O T T E E : : Prior to disinfecting or winterizing the water system, the filter element will need to be removed and the bypass cap must be installed.
Page 166: Water Heater - Select Models
SYSTEMS WATER HEATER (SELECT MODELS) The water heater operates on Propane Gas provided by the on-board Propane Gas tank. The water heater incorporates the use of an electronic ignition switch operated by 12 Volt DC. The water heater is equipped with a by-pass valve and drain plug for easy winterization, and a temperature pressure relief valve for safety.
Page 167: Waste Water System
SYSTEMS WASTE WATER SYSTEM The waste water system in the recreation vehicle can be described as two separate systems. A gray water system that consists of the drain lines and holding tank for waste water from the sinks and tub, and a black water system which includes the holding tank and drain for toilet wastes.
Page 168: Holding Tanks
SYSTEMS Holding Tanks M M o o s s t t c c h h e e m m i i c c a a l l m m i i x x t t u u r r e e s s f f o o r r h h o o l l d d i i n n g g t t a a n n k k o o d d o o r r c c o o n n t t r r o o l l a a r r e e p p o o i i s s o o n n o o u u s s . . F F o o l l l l o o w w t t h h e e p p r r o o d d u u c c t t m m a a n n u u f f a a c c t t u u r r e e r r ’ ’ s s d d i i r r e e c c t t i i o o n n s s a a n n d d w w a a r r n n i i n n g g w w h h e e n n u u s s i i n n g g a a n n y y h h o o l l d d i i n n g g t t a a n n k k a a d d d d i i t t i i v v e e .
Page 169 SYSTEMS Never put anything in the holding tanks other than normal drain water, wastes, and biodegradable products. Paper wrappers,gum, cigarettes, etc., no matter how small they may be, should never be placed into either the gray or black tanks. N N O O T T E E : : It is important to note that harmful and toxic materials can accumulate if the holding tanks are not regularly drained and thoroughly rinsed.
Page 170: Emptying The Holding Tanks
SYSTEMS Emptying the Holding Tanks N N O O T T E E : : Always be mindful of the water systems exposure to subfreezing temperatures. Freezing damage can harm any component of the system, including the holding tanks, toilet, pump, and all piping. 1.
Page 171 SYSTEMS The following guidelines will help to ensure trouble free operation: • Only use toilet paper specifically designed for recreation vehicle systems. • Do not put automotive antifreeze, household toilet cleaners or drain cleaners, or any solid material into the waste water system. •...
Page 172: Toilet
SYSTEMS TOILET Foot Pedal Style (Select Models) To flush the foot pedal style, depress the large foot pedal until rinse clears the bowl. Be sure to release the lever slowly. Movement of the flush lever opens the waste valve and allows the water to pass into the holding tank.
Page 173: Portable Style (Select Models)
SYSTEMS Portable Style (Select Models) For certain floor plans a portable toilet is available when a permanent toilet is not utilized. For detailed information regarding the proper usage and maintenance of the portable toilet, refer to the manufacturer's operations guide. R R E E F F E E R R E E N N C C E E : : Follow the toilet manufacturer’s recommendations supplied with the toilet for cleaning and maintenance.
Page 174: Water System Winterization
SYSTEMS WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZATION If you intend to store your recreation vehicle through periods of subfreezing weather in an unheated environment, it will be necessary to winterize the water system. Proper winterization procedures of plumbing systems will normally be all that is necessary to prevent the damage caused by freezing. Freezing damage can harm any component of the system, including the holding tanks, toilet, pump, and all piping.
Page 175 SYSTEMS 6. When all lines are drained, close the fresh water tank valve, all faucet's, water heater drain, and low point drains on water lines. 7. Adjust the water heater bypass valves to prevent the tank from filling with antifreeze. 8.
Page 176 SYSTEMS Before using the system again in warmer weather, completely flush the system with water, flush the toilet, and sanitize the entire fresh water system. When using the recreation vehicle during cold weather and water in a tank or drain line should happen to freeze, you should take immediate steps to thaw it before damage to the system occurs.
Page 177: Water System Maintenance & Troubleshooting
SYSTEMS WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING As with any mechanical system, your plumbing is subject to the development of problems. Most of these problems can be greatly reduced, if not altogether eliminated, by following a schedule of planned inspections and maintenance. Neglect of proper maintenance procedures is the usual cause of most water system problems.
Page 178 SYSTEMS Be sure to read the literature supplied with plumbing components, such as the pump, for troubleshooting tips. Also remember that it is possible for an electrical problem to cause water system problems. Lack of power to the pump can be caused by a variety of reasons. If you are unsure of how to locate and/or repair a plumbing problem, it is best to have your dealer or a qualified plumber handle the job.
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Page 180: Propane Gas System
SYSTEMS PROPANE GAS SYSTEM P P r r o o p p a a n n e e g g a a s s i i s s h h i i g g h h l l y y v v o o l l a a t t i i l l e e a a n n d d e e x x t t r r e e m m e e l l y y e e x x p p l l o o s s i i v v e e . . D D o o n n o o t t u u s s e e m m a a t t c c h h e e s s o o r r a a f f l l a a m m e e t t o o t t e e s s t t f f o o r r l l e e a a k k s s . . U U s s e e o o n n l l y y a a p p p p r r o o v v e e d d P P r r o o p p a a n n e e g g a a s s l l e e a a k k t t e e s s t t i i n n g g s s o o l l u u t t i i o o n n s s f f o o r r l l e e a a k k d d e e t t e e c c t t i i o o n n .
Page 181: Propane Gas Tank
SYSTEMS PROPANE GAS TANK The propane gas system furnishes the fuel for cooking, heating, and hot water. Propane gas can also be used as an alternate energy source for refrigeration. Propane is a clean, efficient, safe form of energy when proper handling and safety precautions are observed. The Propane Gas system is designed to accept either Propane or Butane.
Page 182: Filling The Tank
SYSTEMS Filling the Tank M M a a k k e e s s u u r r e e t t h h a a t t t t h h e e t t a a n n k k i i s s n n o o t t f f i i l l l l e e d d b b e e y y o o n n d d t t h h e e 8 8 0 0 % % l l i i q q u u i i d d l l e e v v e e l l . . E E v v e e n n t t h h o o u u g g h h t t h h e e t t a a n n k k i i s s e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h a a n n a a u u t t o o m m a a t t i i c c 8 8 0 0 % % s s h h u u t t - - o o f f f f w w h h i i c c h h p p r r e e v v e e n n t t s s o o v v e e r r - - f f i i l l l l i i n n g g b b e e y y o o n n d d 8 8 0 0 % % t t a a n n k k c c a a p p a a c c i i t t y y , , i i t t i i s s a a g g o o o o d d i i d d e e a a t t o o h h a a v v e e t t h h e e s s u u p p p p l l i i e e r r m m o o n n i i t t o o r r t t h h e e 2 2 0 0 % % l l i i q q u u i i d d g g a a u u g g e e , , a a n n d d s s t t o o p p t t h h e e f f i i l l l l i i n n g g p p r r o o c c e e s s s s i i f f l l i i q q u u i i d d d d o o e e s s a a p p p p e e a a r r .
Page 183 SYSTEMS 4. Have the supplier connect the fill nozzle to the tank fill connection. 5. Always remember to close the supply valve, and open the 20% liquid level valve. 6. Never use a wrench to close the service or the 20% liquid level valve. If when closing by hand, leaking occurs, have the valve repaired or replaced.
Page 184: Propane Gas Regulator
SYSTEMS Propane Gas Regulator N N e e v v e e r r a a l l t t e e r r t t h h e e p p o o s s i i t t i i o o n n i i n n g g o o f f t t h h e e r r e e g g u u l l a a t t o o r r . . P P r r o o p p a a n n e e g g a a s s r r e e g g u u l l a a t t o o r r s s m m u u s s t t a a l l w w a a y y s s b b e e i i n n s s t t a a l l l l e e d d w w i i t t h h t t h h e e d d i i a a p p h h r r a a g g m m v v e e n n t t f f a a c c i i n n g g d d o o w w n n w w a a r r d d .
Page 185: Regulator Freeze-Up
SYSTEMS The regulator has been preset by the manufacturer of the regulator, and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment should be required however, DO NOT attempt to adjust it yourself. Adjustment must be made with special equipment by a qualified propane gas service technician. Have the regulator checked annually, or whenever you suspect a problem.
Page 186 SYSTEMS If you believe a regulator has been damaged or otherwise is not functioning, have it replaced by a qualified propane gas service representative. The term regulator freeze-up is a misleading one. Regulators and propane gas do not freeze. However, the moisture that can be contained in the gas will freeze as the gas expands and cools passing through the regulator.
Page 187 SYSTEMS There are several steps that can be taken to inhibit or prevent this from happening: 1. Make sure that the propane gas tank is free of moisture before refilling. 2. DO NOT overfill the propane gas tank. 3. Make sure to keep the service valve on an empty tank closed. 4.
Page 188: Propane Gas Hoses, Pipes, Tubes & Fittings
SYSTEMS Remember that as outside temperatures drop, the BTU value of the propane gas is lessened, since the colder liquid propane in the tanks requires the heat from the surrounding air to vaporize. This lowering of BTU value can significantly affect the performance of the system. You can help insure proper performance by keeping the propane gas tank as full as possible in cold weather, and reviewing the BTU/hr plates on propane gas appliances for proper propane management.
Page 189: Propane Gas Safety Precautions
SYSTEMS PROPANE GAS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS D D O O N N O O T T s s t t o o r r e e p p r r o o p p a a n n e e g g a a s s c c o o n n t t a a i i n n e e r r s s i i n n s s i i d d e e t t h h e e r r e e c c r r e e a a t t i i o o n n v v e e h h i i c c l l e e . . P P r r o o p p a a n n e e G G a a s s c c o o n n t t a a i i n n e e r r s s a a r r e e e e q q u u i i p p p p e e d d w w i i t t h h s s a a f f e e t t y y d d e e v v i i c c e e s s w w h h i i c c h h r r e e l l i i e e v v e e e e x x c c e e s s s s i i v v e e p p r r e e s s s s u u r r e e b b y y d d i i s s c c h h a a r r g g i i n n g g g g a a s s t t o o t t h h e e a a t t m m o o s s p p h h e e r r e e .
Page 190 SYSTEMS Warning labels and decal's are used throughout the recreation vehicle in locations where the potential for a dangerous situation is present. They have been installed not only because of the requirement to do so, but also as a constant reminder to occupants of the recreation vehicle to exercise proper caution when using or being around propane gas appliances and equipment.
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Page 192 SYSTEMS HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM The recreation vehicle heating and cooling system is actually two or three sperate components, depending on model and options selected, working together to help regulate the temperature of the interior air space. A dash panel heater/air conditioner, provided by the chassis manufacturer, a roof mounted air conditioner, a furnace and/or an auxiliary heater and air conditioner create the heating and cooling system.
Page 193: Dash Panel Heater/Air Conditioner
SYSTEMS DASH PANEL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER T T h h e e a a i i r r c c o o n n d d i i t t i i o o n n i i n n g g s s y y s s t t e e m m c c o o n n t t a a i i n n s s r r e e f f r r i i g g e e r r a a n n t t 1 1 3 3 4 4 a a u u n n d d e e r r h h i i g g h h p p r r e e s s s s u u r r e e a a n n d d s s h h o o u u l l d d b b e e s s e e r r v v i i c c e e d d b b y y q q u u a a l l i i f f i i e e d d p p e e r r s s o o n n n n e e l l o o n n l l y y .
Page 194: Control Panel
SYSTEMS Control Panel The control panel enables the driver to control the temperature, volume and direction of the air discharged from the heating/air conditioning system. N N O O T T E E : : Refer to the chassis manufacturer’s operation’s manual for detailed instructions regarding the control panel.
Page 195: Warranty/Service
SYSTEMS Warranty/Service If repairs are necessary during the terms of the recreation vehicle warranty, please contact the nearest authorized Four Winds International dealer for service. In the event repairs are necessary during transit, contact Four Winds Customer Service. Certain individual parts of the Heating and Air Conditioning system such as the compressor, dryer and condenser are covered under the chassis manufacturer’s warranty.
Page 196: Roof Mounted Air Conditioner (Select Models)
SYSTEMS ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER (SELECT MODELS) The recreation vehicle is equipped with a roof mounted air conditioner. This air conditioner operates from 120 Volt AC only, either from shore power or the on-board generator. The air conditioner functions are controlled by the self contained thermostats and controls which are located at the return air grill.
Page 197: Performance Characteristics
SYSTEMS Performance Characteristics You can expect to see up to 18 to 20 degree differences in temperature between the closest A/C outlet vent and the return air inlet grill under most operating conditions. Factors that can affect the performance of the cooling system: •...
Page 198: Return Air Filters
SYSTEMS Return Air Filters D D o o n n o o t t u u s s e e h h a a r r s s h h c c h h e e m m i i c c a a l l s s o o r r s s o o l l v v e e n n t t s s t t o o c c l l e e a a n n t t h h e e f f i i l l t t e e r r . . Clean the return air filters as needed for the environment in which they operate.
Page 199: Furnace (Select Models)
SYSTEMS FURNACE (SELECT MODELS) This appliance is equipped with an electric ignition device which automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the burner by hand. The furnace and all related components are 12 Volt DC operated, using propane as the fuel source. The following items must be done for the furnace to operate.
Page 200: Thermostat
SYSTEMS Thermostat The wall thermostat in your recreational vehicle may not look exactly as the ones shown here. The wall thermostat controls the furnace operation. R R E E F F E E R R E E N N C C E E : : For detailed information regarding the thermostat refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions manual.
Page 201: Auxiliary Heater & A/C (Select Models)
SYSTEMS AUXILIARY HEATER & A/C (SELECT MODELS) The rear auxiliary air conditioner and heater, located above the rear sofa, operates using 12 Volt DC power provided by the chassis or house batteries. The control panel, which is located just to the right of the steering wheel column, provides selections for heating and cooling.
Page 202: Ceiling Vent
SYSTEMS CEILING VENT The vent ceiling fan with rain sensor and remote is a three-speed fan which can extract air from the recreation vehicle. The rain sensor provides added protection to the interior of the recreation vehicle by closing the vent dome when it starts to rain. The vent ceiling fan requires 12 Volt DC power, and the remote control requires two AA batteries to function properly.
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Page 206 CARE & MAINTENANCE Periodic maintenance and cleaning of your recreation vehicle is necessary to retain the dependability, safety, and appearance that will provide you with many miles of trouble free operation, as well as protecting your investment. Make sure to read and follow all the maintenance tips and schedules that appear not only in this manual, but also in the manuals provided by the chassis manufacturer and various component manufacturers.
Page 207: Exterior Paint
CARE & MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR PAINT The exterior painted finish on the recreation vehicle is of the finest quality. Proper maintenance will assure a long lasting durable finish. N N O O T T E E : : Do not wax or polish the exterior for the first 60 days. Pressure Washing Extreme caution should be used when using a pressure washer to wash the recreation vehicle, as severe damage to the paint could result.
Page 208: Precautionary Measures
CARE & MAINTENANCE Precautionary Measures • Avoid parking under trees or near ocean salt spray. • Ice or snow should not be scraped from the painted surface. Brush off. • If the recreation vehicle sets more than 24 hours, remove any front protective covering (bra) while not being driven.
Page 209: Seals & Adhesives
CARE & MAINTENANCE If surface deterioration is apparent, contact a Four Winds International dealer for assistance with finish restoration. Physical damage to the fiberglass, such as cracks, holes, and chips, must be attended to immediately to avoid moisture from entering and causing problems with interior walls and components. Cover these areas with plastic, sealing the edges with tape until proper repairs can be made.
Page 210: Frame
CARE & MAINTENANCE N N O O T T E E : : Be aware that moisture can accumulate in locks and hinges of windows and doors, causing damage or faulty operation. Do not force the operation of these components in sub-freezing weather. FRAME Check the condition of the frame regularly.
Page 211: Roof
CARE & MAINTENANCE N N O O T T E E : : In areas where hot sun constantly beats down on the recreation vehicle, shading the tires by covering can reduce tire sidewall cracks from forming. ROOF N N O O T T E E : : Inspection of roof components at least twice a year is very important to make sure seals are not cracked or worn.
Page 212: Extrusions & Aluminum Surfaces
CARE & MAINTENANCE EXTRUSIONS & ALUMINUM SURFACES Clean and wax all extrusions when waxing recreation vehicle sidewalls, to help avoid surface pitting. Special aluminum cleaners are available to restore the original luster to aluminum surfaces. Make sure to follow the instructions for use as outlined on the product package. Chrome surfaces can be restored with special chrome polish if regular cleaning methods are not successful.
Page 213: Propane Gas System
CARE & MAINTENANCE Keep screens and window slides clean and free of debris, to maintain proper operation, and avoid component road damage. Test the operation of all windows occasionally to make sure they are working properly, including closing flush and locks holding tight. Check with your dealer if you are unsure about the correct methods of lubrication and adjustment.
Page 214: Drainage System
CARE & MAINTENANCE DRAINAGE SYSTEM The drainage system, including the tanks and associated drain piping should be periodically inspected for road damage. Any deterioration of the sealant around joints and fittings should be repaired immediately. Check the operation of the termination valves. If they pull or close with effort, lubricate the shaft and slide valve with spray silicone.
Page 215: Television Antenna
CARE & MAINTENANCE TELEVISION ANTENNA To clean the antenna use a mild soap and water only. Never use any type of solvent, alcohol or other type of cleaning fluids. EXTERIOR LIGHTS Make sure to check the operation of all exterior lights often. Check identification, clearance, turn signal, brake, and backup lights to make sure they are working correctly.
Page 216: Sinks & Countertops
CARE & MAINTENANCE When replacing the halogen bulb do not touch the glass portion of the bulb with your bare hands since even small amounts of impurities burn into the surface and reduce the service life of the bulb. Use a clean cloth, paper napkin, or similar material to hold the bulb during installation.
Page 217: Propane Gas Appliances & Equipment
CARE & MAINTENANCE Propane Gas Appliances & Equipment Follow the instructions and warning noted in the appliance and equipment owner’s manual as well as the ones listed below: • Annual maintenance should be be conducted on the the Propane Gas appliances and equipment by an authorized dealer or repair facility.
Page 218: Index
CARE & MAINTENANCE WATER SYSTEM Check all hoses, fittings, and connections regularly for leaks and signs of wear. Make sure to keep the system sanitized, and take care to winterize during cold weather (see instructions elsewhere in this manual). Do not allow water to remain in the system for extended periods or after a trip. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The electrical system requires minimal maintenance under normal circumstances.
Page 219: Roof Vents
CARE & MAINTENANCE ROOF VENTS Check roof vents regularly for debris that may block air flow or jam the cranking mechanism. Lubricate the cranking mechanism with light oil. ABS PLASTIC A A v v o o i i d d a a b b r r a a s s i i v v e e c c l l e e a a n n s s e e r r ' ' s s ( ( e e v v e e n n t t h h e e l l i i q q u u i i d d a a n n d d c c r r e e a a m m t t y y p p e e s s ) ) , , a a l l c c o o h h o o l l b b a a s s e e d d p p r r o o d d u u c c t t s s , , a a n n d d s s o o l l v v e e n n t t s s s s u u c c h h a a s s a a c c e e t t o o n n e e a a n n d d M M E E K K .
Page 220: Winter Precautions
CARE & MAINTENANCE WINTER PRECAUTIONS Water System If the fresh water storage tank is located inside the recreation vehicle, the normal heating of the recreation vehicle during moderately cold weather should be enough to insure its not freezing. In severe cold however, it is wise to monitor the water temperature in the tank, and take appropriate steps to drain and winterize if necessary.
Page 221: Food Storage
CARE & MAINTENANCE Food Storage In the event the recreation vehicle is left for a period of time without the furnace in operation, canned goods and other foods packed in water should be stored as high as possible, since heat rises. They might also be stored in the refrigerator as insulation against the cold.
Page 222: Heating
CARE & MAINTENANCE Heating N N e e v v e e r r u u s s e e t t h h e e r r a a n n g g e e f f o o r r h h e e a a t t i i n n g g . . A A s s p p h h y y x x i i a a t t i i o o n n c c o o u u l l d d r r e e s s u u l l t t . . Use ONLY the furnace to heat the recreation vehicle.
Page 223: Storage Preparation
CARE & MAINTENANCE Storage Preparation When storing the recreation vehicle for the winter (or other extreme conditions), certain precautions need to be made to protect it until you open it again for use. Make sure to talk with your local dealer concerning any special requirements for storage in your particular geographic area.
Page 224 CARE & MAINTENANCE 7. Check the interior of the recreation vehicle periodically while in storage to make sure leaks have not developed, or condensation formed that can cause damage to interior components. Condensation can most readily be observed as moisture accumulation on windows and mirrors. To reduce condensation, make sure to air the recreation vehicle out occasionally during storage.
Page 225 CARE & MAINTENANCE 9. Store with as much fuel as possible in the fuel tank to limit condensation buildup. 10. Check engine coolant, making sure antifreeze is sufficient for local temperature extremes. 11. Make sure the tires are inflated to correct pressures. 12.
Page 226: Mold
CARE & MAINTENANCE MOLD Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment, indoors and out. Outdoors, mold growth is important in the decomposition of plants. Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds break down natural materials, such as wood products and fabrics. According to the Center for Disease Control, exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of health effects, or none at all.
Page 227: How Can Mold Growth Be Inhibited
CARE & MAINTENANCE How can Mold Growth be Inhibited? By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited. In warm climates, use of the air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity. Vents are located in the bathing and cooking areas and constant use is advised during food preparation and bathing, even during colder weather.
Page 228: Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
CARE & MAINTENANCE and reseal when necessary to avoid water leaks. Proper preventive maintenance to the recreation vehicle and its accessories, as described both in this manual and in accompanying literature, will provide the best protection to the recreation vehicle. For more information of controlling moisture in the recreation vehicle, please read “Tips to Controlling Condensation”, located in this manual.
Page 229 CARE & MAINTENANCE Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather, moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the recreation vehicle during cold weather when relative humidity of the interior air is high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls of a recreation vehicle are much thinner than house walls.
Page 230: Tips To Controlling Condensation
CARE & MAINTENANCE Tips to Controlling Condensation To avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips to help alleviate excess moisture. • Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering, and using appliances and non-vented gas burners. •...
Page 231: Avoid Drastic Thermostat Setbacks
CARE & MAINTENANCE • The natural tendency would be to close the vehicle tightly during cold weather. This will actually compound the problem. Simply put, you need to remove some of the warm air, and allow some cool outside air to get inside the vehicle, so the furnace will not recycle the humid interior air.
Page 232: Exterior Care Of The Recreation Vehicle
CARE & MAINTENANCE To manage moisture from the cleaning process, the cleaning system needs to be capable of extracting the excess water from the carpet after it has been cleaned. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : Be sure the carpet is thoroughly dry before closing the recreation vehicle for storage. Water from the cleaning process can cause significant damage to the recreation vehicle if the carpet is not completely dry before closing up the recreation vehicle for an extended period.
Page 233: Storage Of The Recreation Vehicle
CARE & MAINTENANCE Storage of the Recreation Vehicle During those periods when the recreation vehicle is not in use, care must be taken to ensure moisture sources are addressed. Ideal storage of the recreation vehicle would be in an enclosed climate controlled environment.
Page 234 CARE & MAINTENANCE Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and definitely within 24-48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible mold growth, which can begin to form colonies in 48 hours. A variety of methods can be used to help the drying process: •...
Page 235: Periodic Maintenance Charts
CARE & MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS For detailed information regarding specific product service and maintenance procedures, refer to the products respective owner’s manual. N N O O T T E E : : The following charts are a guide only. Service and maintenance intervals may very depending on product performance, usage, and/or environmental conditions.
Page 236 CARE & MAINTENANCE ITEM PROCEDURE Wash with Warm Water & Mild Detergent Exterior Paint Exterior Paint Wax with Liquid or Paste Wax Inspect & Reseal as Needed Roof & Roof Components Lubricate Roof Vent Mechanism with Light Oil & Clean Check Vinyl Seals when Washing Exterior Check Seals for Damage &...
Page 237 CARE & MAINTENANCE ITEM PROCEDURE Check for Leaks & Road Damage Propane Gas System Propane Gas System Qualified Service Technician Inspection Check Hoses, Fittings & Connections for Leaks & Signs of Wear Check Drainage System for Leaks & Road Damage Water Drainage Sanitize Fresh Water System Winterize System Depending on Local Seasonal Conditions...
Page 238 CARE & MAINTENANCE ITEM PROCEDURE Clean CO, Smoke & Propane Gas Leak Detectors Safety Equipment Safety Equipment Test All Detectors Check Fire Extinguisher Pressure & Condition Vacuum Carpeting Clean Wood Surfaces Clean Pre-Finished Panels & Wood Lubricate all Mechanisms & Inspect for Proper Operation Seats Check all Seat Belt Buckles, Release Mechanisms &...
Page 239 CARE & MAINTENANCE THIS PAGE L EFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y 6 - 34 FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 240 SECTION 7 INDEX FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 241 INDEX THIS PAGE L EFT BLANK INTENTIONALL Y FOUR WINDS INTERNA TIONAL...
Page 242 INDEX ABS PLASTIC ............6 - 14 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF WARRANTY/PRODUCT INFO .
Page 243 INDEX CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR ......... . 2 - 11 Testing Procedure .
Page 244 INDEX DASH PANEL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER ........5 - 66 Control Panel .
Page 245 INDEX EXTERIOR LIGHTS ............6 - 10 Headlamp Bulb Replacement .
Page 246 INDEX FOUR WINDS OWNER’S REGISTRATION CARD ........viii FOUR WINDS REGISTRATION CARD .
Page 247 INDEX HEATING & COOLING SYSTEM ......... . . 5 - 65 INTRODUCTION .
Page 248 INDEX MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES ..........1 - 5 MOLD .
Page 249 INDEX PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHARTS ......... 6 - 30 PRE-FINISHED PANEL &...
Page 250 INDEX RECREATION VEHICLE LOAD LIMITS ........4 - 17 Cargo Capacities .
Page 251 INDEX SAFETY FOR PROPANE GAS SYSTEMS & APPLIANCES ......2 - 2 SEALS & ADHESIVES ........... . . 6 - 4 SEAT BELTS .
Page 252 INDEX TELEVISION ANTENNA ..........4 - 4, 6 - 10 TIRES .
Page 253 INDEX WASTE WATER SYSTEM ..........5 - 40 Emptying the Holding Tanks .

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