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On The Road

To prepare your motor home for towing:

1. Secure any loose or protruding parts of the

disabled vehicle, if any.

2. Secure any heavy, loose items in the interior.
3. Turn off Propane appliances and the

Propane tank valve.

4. Do not allow any person to ride in the

towed vehicle.

For Chassis Customer assistance, contact:

Ford Chassis Assistance:

1-800-444-3311

Workhorse Chassis Assistance:

1-877-946-7731

Windshield Wipers & Washers

Your motor home is equipped with windshield

wipers. It is important to have the proper wind-

shield washer solution to maintain your system

in good operating order.

CAUTION

Use only a windshield washer solution that is rated for

a minimum of -20 degrees F (-8 degrees C) to prevent

damage to the system from freezing up.

Summary of Contents for 2011 Storm

Page 1: ...ed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination of...

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Page 3: ...ring 05 4 Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load Distribution 05 5 How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home 05 5 Dangers of Overloading 05 7 Loading Tips 05 7 Tires 05 8 Tire Inflation 05 8 Air Pres...

Page 4: ...1 Filling the On Board Water Tank 07 1 Draining the Fresh Water Tank 07 2 Water Pump 07 2 Water Pump Filter 07 2 Low Point Drains 07 3 Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System 07 3 Leaks 07 3 Sanitizing...

Page 5: ...neous Appliances 10 4 MAINTENANCE 11 1 Exterior 11 1 Stains 11 1 Exterior Graphics Care 11 2 Vinyl Front End Mask If Equipped 11 2 Windows Doors Vents and Locks 11 2 TPO Roof System 11 2 Cleaning 11 2...

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Page 7: ...er s Information Package and the motor home Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual This information out lines important areas of operation and mainte nance for you to follow for safe trouble free ser...

Page 8: ...or home Your contin uing safety and comfort depend on it This man ual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals If you follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility of...

Page 9: ...G LB WITH RIMS TIRES AT 0 KPA COLD SINGLE PSI INTERMEDIATE KG LB GAWR WITH RIMS TIRES AT KPA COLD PSI REAR GAWR 0 KG LB WITH RIMS TIRES AT 0 KPA COLD DUAL PSI GAWR COMBINED INTERMEDIATE AND REAR 0 KG...

Page 10: ...e influence of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or drugs that may impair your sight hearing judgment or coor dination Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can drive...

Page 11: ...hitch will state the maximum allowable trailer weight for the different types of towing Note that in some cases the Cargo Carrying Capacity CCC may have to be reduced to tow more weight State laws in...

Page 12: ...ing capabilities Your motor home is built on a vehicle chassis supplied by an automotive manufacturer For diagnostic and safety related reasons this chas sis comes equipped with electronic modules dev...

Page 13: ...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 tained in th...

Page 14: ...er believes is covered by this warranty the owner shall con tact the selling dealer or other authorized deal er giving sufficient information to resolve the matter Written notice of defects must be gi...

Page 15: ...any problem which might arise If their combined efforts are not satisfactory please send a letter describing the circumstances to Fleetwood Owner Relations P O Box 1007 Decatur IN 46733 Please includ...

Page 16: ...e warranty in the front of this manual It explains your rights and obligations as well as the rights and obligations of the dealer and manufacturer Please read this section carefully You will be bette...

Page 17: ...s injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor o...

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Page 19: ...nel is very similar to a residential panel with resettable breakers 2 Fleetwood Automotive 12 volt System This panel is located under the entry step This electrical center contains battery dis connect...

Page 20: ...rette Lighter 4 Generator Switch 5 Climate Controls 6 Instrument Cluster Consult ChassisOperator s Manual for details on instruments 7 Headlights 8 Auxiliary Start Switch 9 Driving Light Switch 10 Hea...

Page 21: ...pecific axle is designed to carry GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating is the value specified by the motor home manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trail...

Page 22: ...equalizing hitch if your hitch head receiver rating is below 10 000 lbs capacity It could cause structural damage to the motor home frame components Do not exceed Maximum Tongue Weight as listed on th...

Page 23: ...iler bears down on the hitch assembly which loads the motor home rear axle For this reason the maximum load you can tow with a weight carrying hitch head assembly is limited In addition to weight carr...

Page 24: ...or home and dinghy together do not exceed the gross combined weight rating GCWR of the motor home Make sure that tow bars and hitch equipment are rated to handle the weight of the vehicle you intend t...

Page 25: ...xle is loaded to at least 80 of the front GAWR How to Weigh Your Loaded Motor Home Refer to your local telephone directory to find a public weigh station The following procedures will help you determi...

Page 26: ...components tires wheels brakes springs etc on the heavier side could be overloaded even though the total axle load is within the GAWR It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failur...

Page 27: ...ll help you locate where specific items are stored and will help speed the loading process Secure and brace items so they won t move during travel Generally load heav ier items lower Fresh water and w...

Page 28: ...nual 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 approxima...

Page 29: ...dition should be used Consult your Fed Certification Tag for proper tire inflation pressures Follow the guidelines in this owner s manual for checking air tire pressure Consult your monitor system s o...

Page 30: ...not pump the brake The vehicle is equipped with Anti lock Brakes ABS which will help control braking Firmly hold the steering wheel while avoiding abrupt steering inputs and move slowly to a safe pla...

Page 31: ...your shoulder and chest Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle until you hear a snap and feel it latch For more details on Seat Belt usage see Manufacturer s Usage Manual To tighten the lap po...

Page 32: ...ng a tether whenever one is required or available You can visually identify the anchorage hard ware by inspecting the lower rear of the passen ger or secondary seat A small metal anchorage loop will b...

Page 33: ...o the grade may be desirable Gear preselection means the selection of a lower gear to match the driving conditions you encounter or expect to encounter Preselection will give you better control on sli...

Page 34: ...his may be particularly important if you drive with the overhead vents open or if the motor home is equipped with a roof air conditioner roof rack CB or TV radio satellite antenna Before leaving on a...

Page 35: ...mainte nance with different types of fuels Modern fuel systems may build up vapor pres sure within the tank as the fuel warms during use or hot weather Under certain conditions sudden release of this...

Page 36: ...refu eling particularly in cool or cold and dry cli mate conditions This can cause a build up of static electricity similar to shuffling your feet on the carpet when the air in your home is dry If you...

Page 37: ...asteless odorless gas It is a by product of the burning of fossil fuels gasoline Propane diesel fuel etc The chassis and generator engines furnaces water heater Propane refrigerator and range in your...

Page 38: ...ting The vehicle must be towed from the front either on the rear wheels if operational or on a heavy duty dolly Consult your Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual for any available instructions Cont...

Page 39: ...wed vehicle For Chassis Customer assistance contact Ford Chassis Assistance 1 800 444 3311 Workhorse Chassis Assistance 1 877 946 7731 Windshield Wipers Washers Your motor home is equipped with windsh...

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Page 41: ...ance and lubrication Ignition Entry Step Step Switch Switch Position Position Position Action OFF OFF Step extends and retracts with the opening and closing of the door OFF ON Step stays in the extend...

Page 42: ...ely through the slot so the window swings free When parked be sure the exit window is not blocked by trees or other obstacles REMOTE MIRROR CONTROL Your new motor home may be equipped with power mirro...

Page 43: ...your storage needs All of the storage compartments except the Propane tank compartment can be locked Fire prevention regulations require that the Propane tank compartment be unlocked at all times Plea...

Page 44: ...s be certain that there is plenty of clearance for your room to safely extend to the full outward position Remove any other potential obstructions to room movement For operation of the slide out room...

Page 45: ...estore the sleeper sofa 1 Lift the front edge of the bedframe up and rotate it back 2 Lift the middle section of the bed up and push it back towards the rear until the bed is fully into position 3 Rep...

Page 46: ...r empty indicator light will always be lit when the rocker or touch switches are depressed If the tank is full all lights will be on Lights are sequential and indicate levels in approximately 1 3 or 1...

Page 47: ...king You have a problem with con densation if you see these signs You need to do something to reduce the moisture inside your RV Here are some frequently asked questions about condensation and some an...

Page 48: ...dwork carpeting ceiling panels or even furniture But the most damage is caused by water you can t even see Water will penetrate almost any material except glass and metals Water vapor in the air alway...

Page 49: ...s and may even accumulate to the point of dripping onto the surfaces below This is frequently misinterpreted as a leaking roof vent but is most often condensation drip page Follow the preceding steps...

Page 50: ...opened periodically to ventilate the RV Promptly clean up spills condensation and other sources of moisture Thoroughly dry any wet surfaces or material Do not let water pool or stand in or under your...

Page 51: ...nt Always follow maintenance and recharging instructions provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher Fire Safety Precautions In addition to instructi...

Page 52: ...ff Do not discon nect the battery Replace the battery once a year or immediately when the low battery BEEP signal sounds If the smoke detector alarm fails to operate with new batteries replace it with...

Page 53: ...RV supply stores 2 Run the city water supply for a few sec onds to clear the line Turn off the water 3 Attach the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor hom...

Page 54: ...mal and is not cause for concern The water flow will become steady when all air is bled from the water lines Water Pump Filter Dirt mineral scale and organic matter are fil tered out of the fresh wate...

Page 55: ...horized Fleetwood deal er 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 possi...

Page 56: ...s All drain plumbing except the toilet connection ter minates in the grey water holding tank and drains directly into it Toilet Your RV is equipped with a marine type toilet The flushing mechanism whe...

Page 57: ...sed until the tanks are 3 4 full and then drain into the sewage system The holding tank drain valve outlet is to be used with a removable termination fitting that locks onto the outlet with a clockwis...

Page 58: ...e with fresh water and remove the sewer hose from the dump sta tion If you are parked at a site with a semi permanent sewer hookup keep the black water knife valve closed to allow the waste level to b...

Page 59: ...ssembly Be careful not to overtighten when reassembling Do not use harsh household drain cleaners Do not use motorized drain augers Sometimes the holding tank valve will get clogged In this case a han...

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Page 61: ...e located under the hood or in 12 volt power leads on the relat ed equipment and accessories FLEETWOOD 12 VOLT HOUSE AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM This system generally includes all 12 volt interior lighting...

Page 62: ...inals to prevent corrosion Grease is an insulator Electricity will not flow through it A plastic battery terminal spray will protect the terminals after you have cleaned and reinstalled them 6 Check t...

Page 63: ...ise you on proper battery selection Auxiliary Start System You can use the Auxiliary Start System to start the motor home engine with the house battery if the chassis battery is discharged The Auxilia...

Page 64: ...are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI This device is intended to protect you against the hazards of electrical shocks possible when using electrical appliances in the bathroom or ga...

Page 65: ...tems for road damage Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust system Be aware of exhaust gas carbon monox ide poisoning symptoms Refer to the sec tion on Carbon Monoxide Safety Pre cautions in...

Page 66: ...enerator operating instructions provided in your Owner s Information Package for informa tion before starting the generator Do not start the generator unit with a heavy power load Always wait at least...

Page 67: ...handling lighting and ventilating procedures WARNING IF YOU SMELL PROPANE 1 Extinguish any open flames pilot lights and all smoking materials 2 Do not touch electrical switches 3 Shut off the Propane...

Page 68: ...ll Propane containers to more than 80 capacity Overfilling can result in uncontrolled Propane flow which can cause fire and explosion A properly filled container holds about 80 of its volume as liquid...

Page 69: ...turn off all appliances if the unit is not being used Always have the system checked by a profes sional any time you detect a garlic rotten egg like odor or hear a sustained hiss when you turn the Pr...

Page 70: ...Please read and follow these instructions Air trapped in the Propane lines may delay the initial lighting of any appliance It could take several seconds or minutes for the Propane to reach the applian...

Page 71: ...ns furnished in your Owner s Information Package Before operating the refrigerator when the motor home is parked make sure it is level If it is not level the refrig erant will not circulate cooling ac...

Page 72: ...in the Propane System chapter of this manual When you use the range oven for cooking or baking always open a vent or window to pro vide ventilation Never operate the range or oven when you are sleepin...

Page 73: ...lity or a generator VIDEO CONTROL CENTER The video control center located in the front overhead allows routing of the antenna cable satellite or DVD signals to both the front and the rear TV s indepen...

Page 74: ...g instructions 1 The clothes dryer moisture lint exhaust vent duct must not be connected to any other duct vent or chimney 2 The exhaust duct must be of sufficient length so as not to terminate beneat...

Page 75: ...the form of chalking fading and yellowing The best insurance against these effects is routine maintenance If the finish is not washed and waxed thoroughly the surface can deteriorate rapidly The follo...

Page 76: ...coach with the front end mask attached The mask is designed for use while traveling Always keep your front end mask clean To better protect your RV s finish wax the area to be covered by your front en...

Page 77: ...id or missing sealant If you find any of the above defects 1 Clean all areas to be resealed with an appropriate cleaner and clean rags 2 Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry befo...

Page 78: ...portions of your warranty Interior If you want to attach items to the inte rior walls YOU MUST USE RIVETS The riv ets can be installed with a hand operated tool such as the Arrow E Z Pull Model RH200...

Page 79: ...ous usage and or exten sive miles driven If you are a full timer or using your RV in severe climate conditions follow the full timer severe climate scheduled mainte nance program as outlined in your F...

Page 80: ...11 6 Maintenance...

Page 81: ...See Winterization section in this manual 10 Turn off water pump and water heater switches 11 Turn off Propane at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator and furnace 13 Turn off range and oven burner valve...

Page 82: ...gasoline fuel stabiliz ers should be added whenever actual or expected storage periods exceed 60 days Follow the additive manufacturer s instruc tions Operate the vehicle regularly during the storage...

Page 83: ...Apply silicone lubrication to the knife valve actuator rod s 12 Be sure ALL water from ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained 13 Close holding tank drain valves 14 Pour approximately five gallons of a...

Page 84: ...ve all appliance vents ceiling vent and air conditioner coverings Be sure all furnace water heater and refrigerator openings are clear and free of debris or insect nests webs etc 3 Open all doors and...

Page 85: ...d check for leaks as described in the Propane System chapter If the Propane tank shows signs of rust or corrosion have it inspected by a qualified Propane technician 25 Operate each Propane appliance...

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Page 87: ...with all four tires on the ground Doorside The right side of the motor home from the driver s point of view So named because the main entry exit door is on this side FIN Fleetwood Identification Numb...

Page 88: ...ials contain operating and maintenance instructions for most of the components and appliances in your motor home Park Cable The F style video connector that allows you to connect to an outside televis...

Page 89: ...MANUFACTURING PLANTS FLEETWOOD RV INC 1031 U S 224 E P O Box 31 Decatur Indiana 46733 260 728 2121 SERVICE CONTACT FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS P O Box 1007 Decatur IN 46733 800 322 8216...

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