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Summary of Contents for 2007 Revolution LE

Page 1: ...Driven toExplore REVOLUTION ILI 2007 Owner s Manual...

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Page 3: ...without notice Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is responsible for s...

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Page 7: ...05 5 Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load Distribution 05 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home 05 6 Dangers of Overloading Q5 8 Loading Tips 05 8 Tires 05 9 Tire Inflation 05 9 Air Pre...

Page 8: ...ternal Fresh Water Hookup 07 1 Filling the On Board Water Tank 07 1 Draining tkeFresh Water Tank 07 2 Water Pump 07 2 00 2 Water Pump Filter 07 2 Low Point Drains 07 2 Troubleshooting the Fresh Water...

Page 9: ...us Appliances 10 5 MAINTENANCE 11 1 Exterior ll f Stains Il I Exterior Graphics Care 11 2 Windows Doors Vents and Locks 11 2 Table of Contents Fiberglass Roof System 1l 2 Cleaning Il 2 Care 11 2 Seala...

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Page 11: ...seal attached just out side the entry door indicates compliance with ANSI or CSA standards INTRODUCTION Like all equipment your motor horne will require care and regular maintenance in order to delive...

Page 12: ...contin uing safety and comfort depend on it This man ualincludes a section outlining maintenance intervals If YOIl follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility offail ure of an...

Page 13: ...NTERMEDIATE AND REAR KGS LBS This vehi9 e conforms to all applicable U S Federal Motqr Ve hicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture shown above I I N lYPE VEHICLE MULTI PURPOSE PASSE...

Page 14: ...the influettce of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or drugs that may impair your sight hearing judgment or coor dination Pull offthe road and park in a safe area until you can dri...

Page 15: ...chassis When driving in mountainous area look for and obey highway signs con o cerning gr ldes and curves Your driving experiencewhenpulIing and stopping a Introduction towed unit on mountain roads wi...

Page 16: ...afety related reasons this 01 6 chassis comes equipped with electronic modules devices Certain electronic modules have thecapability to record information about the vehicle driver and passenger such a...

Page 17: ...ed by the sepa rate warranties of the respective manufac turers of these components 2 Defects caused by or related to a Abuse misuse negligence or accident b Failure to comply with instructions con ta...

Page 18: ...l deliver the motor home to an Authorized Fleetwood Dealer for warranty service 02 2 Laws in many states and federal law permit owners to obtain a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price...

Page 19: ...ord Chassis Assistance 1 800 444 3311 Workhorse Chassis Assistance 1 877 294 6773 FreightIiner Ch issis Assistance 1 800 385 4357 Chevy Chassis Assistance 1 800 222 i020 Spart in Motor Chassis Ciistom...

Page 20: ...teering problems and setting correct tire pres sures before delivery Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not be responsible for front end alignment after this predelivery inspection has been performed...

Page 21: ...ir time and will help get you going as quickly as possible If you have a warranty or service concern about thechassis portion of your vehicle please be aWare that you may go directly to an authorized...

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Page 23: ...de lev els in the indoor air Clln cause temporary eye and respiratory irritatiori and may aggravate respiratory conditions or allergies Ventilation will reduce indoor formaldehyde levels IMPORTANT NOT...

Page 24: ...de an ad e quate supply of fresh air for combustion Unlikehomes the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehi cle and proper ventilation when using the cooking applia...

Page 25: ...hed with bare hands wipe the bulb clean with rub bing alcohol Do not use near flammable or combustible materials and orobjects which may be sensitive to fading or drying Use bulbs designed or specific...

Page 26: ...ff Cruise Cancel Cruise Resume Cruise Set CI CIl 16 ChassisEngine Oil Pressure Gauge 17 Transmission Temperature Gauge 18 Speedometer 19 Fuel Gauge 20 Chassis Engine Voltmeter 21 Rear Brake Air Pressu...

Page 27: ...d Weight is the maximum loaded weigl tt of a trailer or towedvehicle thislllotor home with equipped hitch has been designilted to tow GTW can not be increased bycl tanging the trailer hitch ON THE ROA...

Page 28: ...ight MTW M imum TonfuiWeight GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating 05 2 The ratings far the above factors are all listed on the Cargo Carrying Capacity label pastedinside the motor h ome Tire Capacity The tir...

Page 29: ...A frame assembly to transfer some of On The Road the trailer tongue weight to both motor home axles A weightCcarrying hitch head assembly does not use spring bars All of the tongue weight of the trail...

Page 30: ...down towing Any aftermarket products that modify the dinghy fortowing should also be approved by the vehicle manufacturer Make sure that the dinghy weight and attaching hllrdware do not exceed the mo...

Page 31: ...W Maximum Tongue Weight is the maximum permissible downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler I UVW Unloaded Vehicle Weight is the weight ot the motor home as built at the f...

Page 32: ...make the motor home top heavy or much tOO heavy on one side the motor home can btl over turned and crash in a curve turtl or in an emer gency steenng maneuver When the load is prop erly distributed yo...

Page 33: ...ly to obtain the side to side weights there must be enough space on either side of the scale to accommodate the RV being par tially off the scale You may desire to use wheel ramps to get the required...

Page 34: ...me states that require certain motor homes and RVs to utilize the Highway Patrol s weight scales to check for overloaded axle weights Citations can be issued to violators Since you may load your motor...

Page 35: ...Information Package for information on maintenance and tire care If no information is provided please contact ypur local tire manufacturer s location for advice The maximum cold inflation pressures ar...

Page 36: ...igh way speeds it flexes too much and builds up 05 10 heat This heat damages the inner liner casing and outer sidewall of the tire If not remedied quickly the tire will be irreparably damaged In extre...

Page 37: ...ing Firmly hold the steering wheel while avoiding abrupt steering iliputs lIld move slowlylo a safepface Park on afirm level surface Turn offthe ignition Set the parking brake On The Road Turn on the...

Page 38: ...cle is in motion the combination 05 12 lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard comer hard or if your vehicle receives an impact the lap and shoulder belt locks and pre...

Page 39: ...ith the child in the event of an accident or sudden stop should be removed On The Road A WARNING Place child safety seats only in forward facing locked seating positions equipped with a restraint syst...

Page 40: ...ssengers or even be thrown from the vehicle Use only the speci fied anchor positions to secure a child restraint requir ing top tether strap s Iustration 1 05 14 Iustration 2 DRIVING AND VEHICLE CONTR...

Page 41: ...assing and stopping On The Road vl 1 NOTE 1 Although your motor home is equipPf d with power steering the front wheels may be difficult to turn when at a dead slop When maneuvering in some close situa...

Page 42: ...or will take practice Always allow more space for maneu vering until you are comfortable with the sys tem Check the side mounted mirrors often while driving and e special1y during lane changes and whe...

Page 43: ...nd safety gUidelines on vehicle refueling to help con On The Road sumers avoid potential problems with refueling and static electricity One of many possible causes of static electricity build up is re...

Page 44: ...r conditions to assure that engine exhaust does not enter the interior and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbor monoxide pOisoning A WARNING Exhaust gases are deadly Do not bl...

Page 45: ...tand the load imposed by lifting from the rear The vehicle must be towed from the front either on the rear wheels ifoperational or on a heavy duty dolly Consult your Chassis Qperator s Ol1iiler s Guid...

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Page 47: ...e engine ignition switch and by an overtide switch located near the entry door Power for the entry step is sup plied by the chassis battery or batteries The battery system must be connected battery di...

Page 48: ...move the control switch rearward 06 2 4 The stepwell cover can be pushed in manually to retract To retract the cover manually a The hydraulic entry step cover can be manually retracted A force exceedi...

Page 49: ...he slot so the window swings free When parked be sure the exit window is not blocked by trees or other obstacles Living With Your Motor Home REMOTE MIRROR CONTROL Your new motor home is equipped with...

Page 50: ...e needs All of the stor age compartments except the Prop ane tank compartment can be locked Fire prevention reg ulations require that the Propane tank cOnlpart ment be unlocked at all times Please not...

Page 51: ...he slide out room the follow ing is required o Park the RV and level itfor stationary use o Ignition n engine running o Transmission i 1 park o Parking brake engaged o Slide out key or switch activate...

Page 52: ...n ofthe bed up and push it back towards therear until the bed is fully into position 3 Replace the cushions Folding Doors Privacy Curtain Dividers The dividers allow you to separate areas in the motor...

Page 53: ...Your Motor Home Electrical probes installed in the tanks measure the levels at vatious points in the tanks NOTE I If fhe sensor probes mounted in the tanks 9 t coated with grease the monitor panel ma...

Page 54: ...if the humidity in your RV is lOO high All air contains water vapot When 06 8 air is warm it can hold much more water vapor than when it is cold When the air cools the water vapor condenses back to a...

Page 55: ...hings are Reduce moisture released into the air and increase ventilation To r duce moisture rrl iased inside theRV 1 Run the vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan or open the bath vent when bath...

Page 56: ...of vent but is most often condensation drip page Follow the preceding steps to control moisture condensation and protect surfaces with plastic sheeting until the moisture has dissipated IMPORTANT INFO...

Page 57: ...ure Living With Your Motor Home Clean the bathroom with mold killing products For more infonnation about mold and what you can do to reduce moisture and remediate mold growth in your RV please refer t...

Page 58: ...nt from occurring Never leave unattended food cooking on the stove or in he oven Never smoke in bed or leave cigars ciga rettesunattended Keep candles or any open flames away from curtains fabrics7Wal...

Page 59: ...the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure all connections arc tight 4 Turn ort the RV park city water supply Open alLfaucets inside the moto...

Page 60: ...ucet is opened When the faucetS are closed the pump shuts off A fuse at the converter panel protects the pump circuit It can run dry for extended periods without dam age See Electrical Systems chapter...

Page 61: ...horized Fleetwood Dealer For your safety the shower faucet is equipped with a vacuum breaker device This device is designed to prevent backflow of water into the fresh water system reducing the possib...

Page 62: ...the holding tank outlet to the inlet ofan approved waste water dump staiion or sewer system 07 4 The drain plumbing is very similar to that used in your home The system is trapped and vented to preven...

Page 63: ...not drain ing thetanks A WARNING Holding tanks are enclosed sewer systems and as suCh must be drain ed into an apProveq dump station Both black and gray water holding tanks must be drained and thoroug...

Page 64: ...probably clog if you leave the knife valve open continually Run enough water into the tank to cover the bottom This will aid the break up of solid wastes please Practice good housekeeping when drainin...

Page 65: ...em does get clogged Use a hand operated probe to loosen stub born accumulations Seriously clogged P traps inay require dis assembly Be careful not to overtighten when reassembling Do not use harsh hou...

Page 66: ...TRIC co o STORAGE BYPASS II LV I HOT COLD J VAL IE S FOR ourooeR SHCWER CiTY FILL DRiI IN COLD WATER POWER CORO J BOX WATER PUMP SWITCH Utility Compartment detail varies depending on product 07 8 pOTA...

Page 67: ...fuses with equivalent types The type is marked on the bulb or fuse FLEETWOOD 12 VOLT HOUSE AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM This system generally includes all 12 volt illterior lightillg fixtures outlets fresh...

Page 68: ...f baking soda nnd water to neutralize any acid present 08 2 3 Flush with clean water Foaming around terminals or on top of the battery is normal acid neutralization Avoid getting the soda solution in...

Page 69: ...your battery system It is not intended to be a fast charger It also can Electrical Systems not supply large amounts of curtent to operate l2 volt DC electrical equipment When the sky is clear and unde...

Page 70: ...lpprevent deep battery discharge Whenthe inverter shuts down the bat teries will require recharging through the con verterwhenthe motor homeis plugged into 08 4 external AC service or when operating t...

Page 71: ...unning the motor home fuel tank dry_ Electrical Systems Generator Operations To start the generator I Push and hold the switch at START until the gepsel starts The status indicator light on the switch...

Page 72: ...upply of cooling air Restricted ventilating air inlets or outlets can cause engine failure A WARNING Exhaust gases are deadly Inspect the generator exhaust system thoroughly before starting the gener...

Page 73: ...wiring diagrams may be available to helptroubl eshoot a problem If you need specific wiring informa tion please contact your dealer Complete wiring diagrams are not available Electrical Systems MOTOR...

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Page 75: ...t take extra care whenever you use your motor home Keep the tank valve closed andturn off all appliances if the unit is not being used AWARNING Propane is flammable and potentially explosive Use prope...

Page 76: ...stlingent requirements and are rated to with stand many times the pressures enco untered in the system Check the hoses for weather check ing or otper signs ofdeterioration every time yo u have the Pr...

Page 77: ...ted house hold type detergents These can cause cracks to form on the lineand brass fittings lithe l iak cannotpelocated take the unit to a Propane service representative Propane System PROPANE LEAK DE...

Page 78: ...he appliance To purge some of the air from the Propane system first light a burner on the range The other appliances will then light more quickly The first time the furnace or oven is operated paints...

Page 79: ...r Bypass Valve This valveis provided to cut off the flow of water to the waterheater The water heater bypass valve greatly reduces the quantity of antifreeze required to winterize the watet system the...

Page 80: ...e Propane System chapter of this manuaL When you uSe the range oven for cooking or baking always open a vent or windoW toprovide ventilation Never operatethe range or oven 10 2 when you are sleeping o...

Page 81: ...fect the efficiency of the aJ conditioner VCR TELEVISIONS DVD PLAYER If Equipped All televisions VCR and DVD players are set upwoperate on a 120cvolt AC powersource l his source can be fromlne generat...

Page 82: ...prevent damage to the ante nna motor home roof or objects in the path of the 10 4 antenna such as overhead wires Do not travel with the antenna raised TELEPHONE JACK A telephonejack is convenient y l...

Page 83: ...NCES You mayb ave additional appliances inyour unit which openite only whencopnected to l20 volt power from either a public utility or the generator In some cases appliance selector switches are provi...

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Page 85: ...sh Iue to weatheflpgare cos metic they are on the surface of the part and do not affect its strength Weathering can take the form of chalking fading and yellowing MAINTENANCE The best insurance agains...

Page 86: ...between stripes can be removed bysoftening it with rub bing isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs Be sure to rinse the area after cleaning 8 Be careful when storing your motor home Il 2 The graphic mater...

Page 87: ...t least every three months Also inspect oof v nts other roof components moldings atJront and rear caps and perimeter molding If any of the following defccts are evident during inspection the affected...

Page 88: ...Simply spray or apply the solution to the spot and blotwith a cleandryrag or paper towel Aggressive scrubbing may damage the texture or pattern 11 4 Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home The sidew...

Page 89: ...rvice by lifting or removing the enginecover Maintenance A WARNING The interior engine cover is heavy U e care when opening or closing the cover A WARNING When ihstalling the engine c V r be sure th c...

Page 90: ...Siem and cause internal condensation issues Full timing can cause extra wear and tear to your RV simply from continuous usage andlor exten sive rhlles driven If you are a full timer or using your RV i...

Page 91: ...plete Propane pressure check and system check Serliice appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc Inspect generator exhaust system Inspect Propane system componen...

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Page 93: ...illterizatio ll section in this manual STORAGE 10 Turn off water pump and water hcater switches 11 Turn offPropane at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator and furnace 13 Turn off range and oven burner...

Page 94: ...2 2 9 During extended periods of storage gasoline may deteriorate dllcto oxidation This can damage rubber andother materials in the fuel system It may also clog small orifices Commercially available g...

Page 95: ...he heater and tlie safety valve at the top Storage 7 Flush the toilet Operate toilet sprayer if equipped 8 Drain the shower head by opening the valve Let all water drain out the tub spout Leave tlie v...

Page 96: ...nspect the outside of the vehi cle Look for animal nests in wheel wells under the hood in air cleaner or in other out of the way places 2 Remove all appliance vents ceiling vent and air conditioner co...

Page 97: ...to uncover air conditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and checkfor leaks as described in the Pmpqne System chapter If the Propane tankshows sfgnsof rust or corrosion have it inspected by a...

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Page 99: ...umber of sleeping positions des ignated equals the seating capacity GLOSSARY jing1 y A motorized vehicle such as an auto mobile or truck towed behind a motor home with all four tires on the ground Doo...

Page 100: ...se this card when you request or need warranty serv ice Please note that this is NOTa crectit card YOl cannot purchaseimything with it lr is used only to identify you and your motor home 13 2 Park Cab...

Page 101: ...500 square feet choosing to buy a Fleetwood home is easy Choosing which one is a little more challenging A Fleetwood home is rivaled by no other t1 ctory crafted home But what aqout homes built Qn si...

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