FLEETWOOD RV BOUNDER, Owner'S Manual

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On The Road
05-8
TIRES
Your motor home is equipped with wheels and
tires selected to match the capacity specifica-
tions of the chassis as designed by the chassis
manufacturer. Under normal circumstances and
with proper tire and chassis maintenance, you
should receive thousands of miles of trouble-
free service.
Some motor homes accumulate relatively few
miles and therefore the tire age from the date of
manufacture, not mileage, may become the main
tire life determining factor. Motor home tires
normally have a life of 5-7 years, depending on
mileage. However, Fleetwood recommends peri-
odic tire inspection by a reputable tire dealer
regardless of tread depth.
Tire Inflation
For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds
must be proper, proper inflation pressure must be
maintained, and tread depth and wear must be
monitored. Properly inflated and maintained tires
also contribute to overall motor home stability and
safety. Refer to the tire section in your
Chassis
Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual
or any tire
manufacturer’s information that may be provided
in your
Owners’ Information Package
for
information on maintenance and tire care. If no
information is provided please contact your local
tire manufacturer’s location for advice.
The maximum cold inflation pressures are stated
on the tire sidewall. The recommended maxi-
mum tire inflation pressure for this coach is
shown on the Federal Certification Tag located
on the sidewall near the driver’s seat. To maxi-
mize tire performance, consult with the tire
manufacturer’s guidelines or
Chassis
Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual
for recom-
mended tire inflation pressure.
NOTE
When parking your motor home for an extended time,
in storage or camping, you can extend tire life by
parking each tire on a piece of plywood approxi-
mately 12 inches square.
NOTE
Fleetwood recommends using a high quality tire pres-
sure gauge for accurate, repeatable pressure readings.
NOTE
The tire pressures on your motor home were
adjusted at the factory to the tire pressures specified
on the Federal certification tag.
These pressures are specified at full gross vehicle
weight and should be reset to match the weight of
your motor home.
For maximum performance, tire manufacturers pro-
vide tire inflation pressure charts so you can match
the tire pressures to the loads on your motor home.
For additional tire pressure information, consult the
Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual .
NOTE
Check the wheel lug nut tightness periodically. They
could work loose during driving. Check the
Chassis
Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual for correct lug nut
torque and torquing procedure, and schedule.
CAUTION
Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not
originally equipped by the manufacturer to carry addi-
tional equipment, vehicles or cargo will reduce your
warranty coverage and may cause personal injury or
property damage.
!
WARNING
Do not store or carry Propane containers, gasoline, or
other flammable liquids inside your motor home.
!
WARNING
For safety and maximum tire life, check and adjust tire
pressure (including the spare, if equipped) at the
beginning of each trip and daily during the trip. Pay
special attention to inside rear duals. Always check
pressure when tires are cold, and do not bleed air out
of warm tires. Follow the tire pressure instructions in
the
Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual
or
the tire manufacturerʼs tire pressure chart.
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