Fleetwood 2012 American Eagle, Owner'S Manual

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Air Pressure and Air Pressure
Monitoring System
The most important factor in maximizing the
life of your tires is maintaining proper inflation.
Driving on a tire that does not have the correct
inflation pressure for the load of the vehicle is
dangerous and may cause premature wear, tire
damage, and/or loss of control of the vehicle.
A tire that is underinflated will build up exces-
sive heat that may go beyond the prescribed
limits of endurance of the rubber and the radial
cords. This could result in sudden tire failure. A
tire that is underinflated could also cause poor
vehicle handling, rapid and/or irregular tire
wear, or an increase in rolling resistance which
results in a decrease in its fuel economy.
Overinflation will reduce the tire’s footprint or
contact patch with the road, thus reducing the
traction, braking capacity, and handling of the
vehicle. A tire that is overinflated for the load
that it is carrying will also contribute to a harsh
ride, uneven tire wear, and will be more suscep-
tible to impact damage.
Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure for
each loaded wheel position on your vehicle is of
the utmost importance and must be a part of
regular vehicle maintenance.
Federal law requires that the tire’s maximum
load rating be molded into the sidewall of the
tire. If you look on your tire’s sidewall you’ll
see the maximum load allowed for the size tire
and load rating, and the minimum cold air infla-
tion pressure needed to carry that stated maxi-
mum load. Utilizing less air pressure means a
lesser load can be carried by the tire. Another
method of determining the maximum tire pres-
sure is to review the Federal Certification Tag.
This tag is located on the interior side wall by
the driver's seat. Other information regarding
tires and vehicle weights is also included on this
tag.
The amount of air pressure you need to use
depends on the weight of your fully-loaded vehicle.
So, you cannot determine your correct air pressure
unless you know your vehicle’s actual weights.
Your vehicle may be equipped with an on-board
"tire pressure monitoring" system. The individual
tire pressures are displayed on the monitor when
the feature is selected. This tire pressure air moni-
toring system is to be used for "Reference Only".
To accurately determine the individual tire pressure
a reliable and calibrated gage in good working con-
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 owners manual for additional information.
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On The Road
NOTE
Fleetwood RV recommends using a high quality tire pres-
sure gauge for accurate, repeatable pressure readings.
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.
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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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 .