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Page 2: ... resetting the lighting plumbing water and heating systems for any malfunctions that may have occurred during shipment from the factory All appliances are checked by the dealer at the time of purchase He is obligated to explain and demonstrate the operation of your equipment and accessories answer questions and make minor adjustments For further instructions on operation maintenance and warranties...

Page 3: ...ility preventive maintenance You have just bought the finest motorhome in the world and we want you to enjoy every mile of it All you have to do is rely on the tips and recommendations offered on the following pages COACH SHELL WARRANTY Our unique fiberglass one piece molded shell is covered by a lifetime warranty to the original owner Loss of time inconvenience loss of use of Motorhome towing Cha...

Page 4: ...of each product The Chinook warranty applies only to the labor and materials provided by Chinook in the installation of such items WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY t Malfunctions resulting from misuse negligence alteration accident lack of required maintenance overloading beyond the applicable weight rating use of circuits VOltages or frequencies other than those indicated on the appliance name...

Page 5: ...ervice Department upon a pre arranged appointment 2 During the first ninety 90 days of the warranty period any authorized Chinook dealer will make the following service adjustments if needed at no charge to the owner 1 Fix any electrical shorts 2 Check the L P G system 3 Tighten bolts fasteners and fittings 4 Fix any and all water leaks one year 4 I ...

Page 6: ...y not be in your motorhome SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL At the press of a button you can determine the fluid levels in the fresh water tank waste water holding tanks and LP gas tank from the systems monitor panel located on the range hood refer to the chapter on the waste water system for false tank readings This panel also includes the monitoring of the charge level of the coach batteries the water pump...

Page 7: ...ou will be able to charge your coach batteries as well as your vehicle battery while eliminating the possibility of accidentally draining your vehicle battery through the coach batteries or vice versa Refer to chapter 4 on the electrical system for more information CLOCK The clock in your motorhome is operated off a battery which should last approximately one year To reset the clock first remove t...

Page 8: ...inette seats when they are configured with the dinette table lowered as shown below STEP T ROT TE LEG UP AND UNDER TABLE TOP STEP 2 TILT TAgLE TOP DOWN TO DISENGAGE rRO UPPER W o Ll SUPPORT SOFA BED TO CON ERT SOFA BED TO SLEEPING POSITION PULL UP ANO OUT ON FRONT BOTTO EDGE OF sor AS INDICATED BY ARROWS DINETTE BED 7 STEP 3 LOWER TABLE TOP TO SUPPORT CLEATS ON SEATS BY ROTATING BRASS HINGE ASSEt ...

Page 9: ... with the switch located on the forward side of the galley cabinet The unit is fused off of battery breakers located under the vehicle on the passenger side just to the rear of the running board and inside of a plastic access cover See Photo 2 3 and Photo 2 4 Photo 2 3 Photo 2 4 8 I ...

Page 10: ...aintenance manual provided by the generator manufacturer for pre use service requirements Make sure extra oil and other supplies are provided if the motorhome is to be used for extended periods 5 Make certain your jack handle and lug wrench are properly stowed and in good working order 6 Check to see that your 11 O volt power cord is stowed in its compartment 7 Be sure your fire extinguisher is se...

Page 11: ...apacity GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating The maximum permissible weight for the front and rear axles There is a separate GAWR for the front and rear axles UVW Unloaded Vehicle Weight The weight of this motorhome as built at the factory with full fuel engine oil and coolants The UVW does not include cargo fresh water LP gas occupants or dealer installed accessories CCC Cargo Carrying Capacity Equal to...

Page 12: ...ble handling characteristics and may create a safety hazard If you modify your motarhome by adding racks not supplied by the manufacturer your warranty may become invalid Just as care should be taken to prevent unsafe loading of the motorhome itself care should be taken to prevent unsafe towing of trailers The vehicle owner s manual provided by Chevrolet should be consulted for guidelines on safe ...

Page 13: ...arp increase in fuel consumption Always allow for the extra height of your Chinook It s approximately 9 without roof air conditioning and 9 10 1 2 with it Avoid low overhead clearance areas such as low roofs at service stations This is especially important as you drive with the overhead vent open or if you have a roof storage pod or air conditioner When parking remember that the rear wheels are wi...

Page 14: ...tch located inside of the rear storage compartment This is a retract raise and extend lower switch Jack and Lug Wrench Stored in the outside storage compartment driver s side Fire and Life Safety Your motorhome is equipped with is the following pieces of safety equipment that should be checked prior to your departure 1 A properly rated fire extinguisher located just inside next to the coach door C...

Page 15: ... monitor located above the closet door See Photo 3 2 Photo 3 2 3 An LP gas detector located at the bottom of the galley cabinet See Photo 3 3 Photo 3 3 4 A smoke detector located on the ceiling above the galley cabinet See Photo 3 4 Photo 3 4 14 ...

Page 16: ...t the engine Note that this switch needs to be depressed while simultaneously turning the ignition key on Auxiliary Lights Optional Turning on driving lights is accomplished as follows 1 To turn on driving lights the switch should be in the Driving Lights position this switch operates independently from the headlamps Located in the cabinet overhead switch cluster See Photo 3 5 Dn ng ug 1ts ON OFF ...

Page 17: ...g a campsite be sure that the cord is removed from the receptacle and stowed in its compartment Failure to store it properly could result in extensive damage Note Shore power connections are rated for 30 amp Service CAUTION Cord cap adapters should not be used because this could result in connecting the motorhome to an improperly rated source Generator Set The optional generator set is located at ...

Page 18: ...ctrical system These circuit breakers do not reset automatically and must be turned off then returned to the On position See Photo 4 5 Continued tripping of the breakers indicates an electrical problem that should be checked by a service technician All duplex outlets are GFCI protected by the GFCI outlet located just inside the rear entry door See Photo 4 3 Depending on the model the distribution ...

Page 19: ...rical system These circuit breakers do not reset automatically and must be turned off then returned to the On position See Photo 4 5 Continued tripping of the breakers indicates an electrical problem that should be checked by a service technician All duplex outlets are GFCI protected by the GFCI outlet located just inside the rear entry door See Photo 4 3 Depending on the model the distribution pa...

Page 20: ...ir Conditioner 5 GFI protected 11 OV Receptacles for portable appliances 6 Digital Satellite System DSS receiver optional NOTE The microwave and air conditioner and optional DSS will only operate on 110V while the refrigerator will operate on 1 OV 12V or LPG 12V SYSTEM COACH Most of the appliances in the Chinook motorhome run off of 12V power As noted in the previous section the two exceptions are...

Page 21: ...nal information and troubleshooting please reference the Owner s Manual for the converter power switch panel and charger Fuse Panel The main t2V converter circuits are protected by fuses located inside the converter see Figure t 0 5 and Photo 4 4 All t 2V circuits are protected with properly rated fuses or automatic reset circuit breakers Three automatic circuit breakers are provided near the coac...

Page 22: ...use these batteries produce hydrogen gas when under a charge the battery compartment has a vent at the top of the back wall The compartment also has a vent at the bottom in order to drain any liquid leaking from the batteries To activate the system whether or not the engine is running the Coach Batteries switch must be in the On position This switch is located in the switch cluster above the drive...

Page 23: ...t no battery power is lost over a long storage period the COACH BATIERIES switch should be in the STORE position See Photo 4 9 Photo 4 9 When the vehicle engine is running the coach batteries will be charged through the alternator regardless of whether the COACH BATIERIES switch is in the ON or STORE positions Note that the Smart solenoid located under the hood prevents the vehicle battery from be...

Page 24: ...ged the LVD module senses the voltage level When the vOltage level reaches a preset value of 11 5 volts the LVD activates an audible alarm This alarm is a signal to the occupant that the LVD module will disconnect the coach batteries from the distribution panel within 60 seconds The occupant has the choice of letting the LVD disconnect the batteries or overriding the disconnect procedure by depres...

Page 25: ...r these items are located in a fuse block under the driver s side dash Figure 10 7 shows the Destiny configurations Note that pre wired ignition hot and constant hot taps are available CAUTION FUSES FOR THE PRE WIRED IGNITION HOT AND CONSTANT HOT TAPS SHOULD BE SIZED AS INDICATED 24 I ...

Page 26: ...der the forward end of the overhead storage cabinets on both sides of the coach See Photo 5 1 Photo 5 1 SOLAR PANEL The solar panels are continuously activated and are monitored by the panel located on the passenger side of the forward storage compartment face See Photo 5 2 Photo 5 2 25 I ...

Page 27: ... and rear step light Coach power must be on D Awning Light controls the awning light Coach power must be on E Dump Valve controls the dump valve light Coach power must be on REAR ENTRY STEPS These steps are electrically activated by a magnetic switch located in the door frame They extend and retract when the door opens and closes and can be locked in either position using the switch in the switch ...

Page 28: ...cabinet on the driver s side See Photo 5 4 CAB MONITOR Located in the cab overhead is a monitor panel which displays the condition of various exterior components to the operator These are all clearly identified and will display a red light as a warning when a door compartment antenna etc are not properly stowed away See Photo 5 5 27 I ...

Page 29: ... and a blender which are operated using instructions contained in the owner s packet See Photo 5 6 Photo 5 6 ENTERTAINMENT CENTER This center has a 110 V receptacle 12 V receptacle headphone jacks telephone and antenna jacks headphone volume control speaker selector and speaker volume control See Photo 5 7 Photo 5 7 28 I ...

Page 30: ...5 8 TELEVISIONNCP SWITCHES Telephone Jack Cable TV Jack Located in the forward overhead storage compartment on the driver s side are four push ON OFF switches See Photo 5 9 Starting with the top switch 1 VCP reception 2 Television antenna reception 3 Exterior cable antenna reception 4 Rear exterior television Photo 5 9 24 I ...

Page 31: ... lining for storage and protection of your valuables The tubular key lock is used for quick access and added security See Photo 5 10 GAS BARBECUE Another very exciting and special feature of the Destiny Motorhome by Chinook is the high quality stainless steel gas barbecue along with its own storage bag cover The barbecue features a multi position rod holder mount located on the rear bumper driver ...

Page 32: ...tch is turned on the water pump will cycle whenever a faucet is turned on or the toilet is flushed Wate P1Jmp SWltoh NOTE The water pump cycles by sensing a drop in water pressure Normally this occurs only when a faucet is opened or the toilet Is flushed If the water pump cycles at any other time this may be an Indication of a leak In the water lines which should be checked immediately The fresh w...

Page 33: ...ocated under the sofa should be serviced as recommended by the manufacturer s owner s manual See Photo 6 3 Photo 6 3 CITY WATER A direct connection may be made to a city water pressure system through an inlet fitting in the service center on the driver s side of the motorhome See Photo 6 2 When using the city water hookup it is not necessary to operate the water pump The city water inlet fitting c...

Page 34: ...ff of LP gas only with electric ignition The switch is located above the galley cabinet See Photo 6 4 The specifications of the water heater in your motorhome can be found in the operating instructions in your owner s packet If desired water to the water heater can be by passed by changing the positions of the two valves located in front of the water heater which are located through the access doo...

Page 35: ... to run the outside shower two valves one each for hot and cold located inside under the galley sink need to be properly positioned see Figure 10 8 and Photo 6 7 DRAINING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM Periodically it is necessary to drain the fresh water system This is done by opening the water tank drain petcock valve and the hot and cold line petcock valves located inside the coach under the sofa as sh...

Page 36: ...ill with fresh water WINTERIZING To winterize the fresh water system first dra n the fresh water lines and tank Next add a recommended solution to prevent freezing in traps and other water filled cavities in the drainage system only WARNING Do not use antifreeze other than those recommended for plastic pipe and recreational vehicles WATER PUMP SERVICING If the water pump needs to be serviced or re...

Page 37: ...NG THE WASTE HOLDING TANKS Photo 7 1 When your holding tanks require emptying follow these steps 1 Locate an outlet where they may be drained This may be a gas station which has septic tank pumping facilities a trailer park or a supply and service facility Guidebooks contain these locations 2 Park next to the inlet where you will dump the waste 3 Remove the flexible hose from its storage compartme...

Page 38: ...le sewer hose to its storage tube and secure the cap 9 Electric waste tank dump valve switches are located in the rear storage compartment in the driver s side upper corner See Photo 7 2 NOTE A false reading from the monitor panel indicating that a holding tank is full even after It has been drained can occur especially on the black water tank This is usually caused by debris such as tissue paper ...

Page 39: ...the tanks Use of a holding tank deodorant prevents excessive odor from the tanks Several products are generally available for this purpose WINTERIZING After draining the waste water tanks add a recommended solution to prevent freezing in traps and other water filled cavities in the drainage system only WARNING Do not use antifreezes other than those recommended for plastic pipe and recreational ve...

Page 40: ...Each appliance manual can be found in the owner s packet provided with your motorhome SAFETY To ensure safe operation of your LP appliances you should be aware of the following warnings and warning labels WARNING LP Gas containers shall not be placed or stored Inside the vehicle LP Gas containers are equipped with safely devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to Ihe atmosphere ...

Page 41: ...t use fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves Inside the motorhome The use of this equipment inside the motorhome may cause fires or asphyxiation_ The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area IF YOU SMELL GAS 1 Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials 2 Do not touch electrical switches 3 Shut off the gas supply at the ...

Page 42: ... dealer to check the system 4 In an emergency the tank service valve must be readily accessible Never attach a lock or device requiring a key special tools or knowledge to open or close this valve 5 When the LP gas system is not in use turn off the gas supply at the tank 6 Never use a wrench to tighten the tank service valve It is designed to be closed leak tight by hand If a wrench is required to...

Page 43: ...Wash the surface before waxing with automotive or household waxes A paste wax provides the best protection from abrasion and minor scratches because dirt slides readily from a well waxed surface The fiberglass becomes slightly dull or faded after long exposure to weather You can easily restore it to its original luster and gloss by cleaning with a good rubbing compound and then waxing The exterior...

Page 44: ...r use steel wool or abrasive cleaners on your fiberglass or Corian counter tops you simply add serious scratches by doing so Your floor is covered with top grade carpeting Maintain it exactly as you maintain your carpets at home The upholstery in your Chinook motorhome is a fine quality material and should be treated accordingly PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Some Things to Check Your privacy blinds will ...

Page 45: ...ulking and pronounced temperature changes can cause varying degrees of expansion and contraction with various materials used in your roof and its components These conditions may cause leaks which is why you should inspect the sealants around the vents and other components regularly By catching a problem in its early stages you can avoid serious repairs in the future 44 I ...

Page 46: ...ying Capacity The maximum weight of all occupants including the driver personal belongings food fresh water LP gas tools tongue weight of towed vehicle dealer installed accessories etc that can be carried by this motorhome NCC is equal to or less than GVWR minus UVW 4 GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating means the value specified by the motorhome manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight...

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