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Summary of Contents for 2014 Bounder

Page 1: ...subject to change 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 i...

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Page 3: ...s 04 8 ON THE ROAD 05 1 Motor Home Loading 05 1 Responsibility for Proper Loading 05 1 Some Definitions First 05 1 Towing a Vehicle or Trailer Towed Load or Towed Unit 05 2 Dinghy Towing 05 4 Towed Ve...

Page 4: ...ector Alarm 06 12 PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS 07 1 Fresh Water System 07 1 External Fresh Water Hookup 07 1 Filling the On Board Water Tank 07 1 Draining the Fresh Water Tank 07 2 Water Pump 07...

Page 5: ...r Ready 10 4 Miscellaneous 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 3 TPO Roof Syst...

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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: ...home Your con tinuing safety and comfort depend on it This manual includes a section outlining mainte nance intervals If you follow the maintenance guidelines you will minimize the possibility of fail...

Page 9: ...DIATE 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 0 LB THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WI...

Page 10: ...ntrolled 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 safely Vehicle Handl...

Page 11: ...the United States and pro vincial laws in Canada vary concerning towing equipment requirements and limits Check the laws in the areas where you anticipate traveling Alterations to Your Motor Home Many...

Page 12: ...as engine performance braking performance vehicle location vehicle speed and occupant seat belt use or other data The data stored in the electronic modules may be retrieved by authorized parties usin...

Page 13: ...ystem including the chassis and drive train tires and batteries all of which are covered by the separate warranties of the respective manufacturers of these components 2 Components or items expressly...

Page 14: ...to repair or replace any parts necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship OWNER S OBLIGATIONS The owner is responsible for normal maintenance as described in the Owner s Information Packa...

Page 15: ...e 1 800 543 4277 Freightliner Chassis Assistance 1 800 385 4357 DISPUTE RESOLUTION AS TO NON STRUCTURAL DEFECTS ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE THESE EXPRESS OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE COMMENCED MOR...

Page 16: ...motor home The F I N is located on the identification tag underneath the driver s side window on the exterior of your motor home 4 If you wish to call for assistance please use this toll free telephon...

Page 17: ...will be better able to get you on the road again REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS UNITED STATES CONSUMERS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash injury or death you should imme...

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Page 19: ...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 or...

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Page 21: ...under the driver s side dash area 04 1 CAUTION Before relamping disconnect power source by removing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position Halogen bulbs operate at extreme...

Page 22: ...ither cooled or heated depending on position of A C Button and Temperature Control Knob Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets and floor outlets Air is delivered from the floor outl...

Page 23: ...ed under the driver s side dash area 04 3 CAUTION Before relamping disconnect power source by remov ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position Halogen bulbs operate at extr...

Page 24: ...o CD Player 3 12 V Power Port 4 Generator Hour Meter 5 Generator Switch 6 Climate Controls 7 Instrument Cluster Consult Chassis Operator s Manual for details on instruments 8 Headlights 9 Auxiliary St...

Page 25: ...d under the driver s side dash area CAUTION Before relamping disconnect power source by removing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position Halogen bulbs operate at extremely h...

Page 26: ...lected outlets Fan Speed Control Knob must be on Air Flow Control Knob Selects outlets for delivered air Air is delivered from the adjustable dash mounted outlets Air will be either cooled or heated d...

Page 27: ...rry 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 trailer or towed vehicle Towing and...

Page 28: ...alizing 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 the F...

Page 29: ...to weight carrying and weight distributing your hitch may also have a dinghy towing rating This rating will apply should you tow a motor vehicle with all four wheels down The ratings associated with...

Page 30: ...he weight of the motor home and dinghy together do not exceed the gross combination weight rating GCWR of the motor home Make sure that tow bars and hitch equipment is rated to handle the weight of th...

Page 31: ...ded 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 determine whether...

Page 32: ...overloaded even though the total axle load is within the GAWR It is important to redistribute the load to avoid component failure as well as to improve the handling characteristics of the vehicle With...

Page 33: ...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 heavier items lower Fresh water and wast...

Page 34: ...nded 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 approximately 12 inches sq...

Page 35: ...t flexes too much and builds up 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 extreme cases the sidewall...

Page 36: ...on the rear axle only and never front to back Seek professional help with tire rotation at an authorized dealership If You Get a Flat Tire In case of sudden tire failure Apply the accelerator to maint...

Page 37: ...your Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual for any instructions supplied by the chassis manufacturer with respect to this system Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts While your vehicle is in motion th...

Page 38: ...usly injured in a collision Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child Seat backs should be upright for use with child safety seats Any objects in close proximity which...

Page 39: ...ra strain on many drivetrain components of your motor home The brakes are easily overloaded and overheated when used for downhill slowing Brake fade will occur if the brakes overheat When driving down...

Page 40: ...e loads Downshift when descending grades Engine compression and friction will help con trol vehicle speed and relieve some of the strain on the brakes Shift the transmission to a lower gear before sta...

Page 41: ...requirements of chassis manufacturers FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS See the Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual in the Owner s Information Package for chassis engine fuel recommenda tions The standard gen...

Page 42: ...ngineered to meet Federal and State emissions standards They are sometimes sensitive to fuel types and blends particularly fuels blended for certain altitudes and climates Fuel suppliers provide custo...

Page 43: ...ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES Engine temperature gauges typically have been calibrated to indicate a midrange reading as the normal operating temperature As a motor home owner be aware that the gauge is...

Page 44: ...eping You would not be able to monitor outside conditions to assure that engine exhaust does not enter the interior and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning...

Page 45: ...ian 8 Your propane alarm will operate down to 8 volts DC Do not operate the vehicle in the event the batteries drop below 8 volts DC Battery voltage can be checked and monitored on the monitor located...

Page 46: ...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 1 877 294 677...

Page 47: ...e 2 system can be identified by locating the number 2 embossed on the lens of the lamp 6 Measure the height from the ground to the center of the low beam filament of the driv er s side headlamp Projec...

Page 48: ...ght of the vertical centerline of each headlamp 9 If the headlamps do not meet the align ment criteria adjust the Vertical and or Horizontal positioning as shown on the attached figure rotate the knob...

Page 49: ...r closed will retract the entry step This helps to prevent inadvertently driving off with the entry step extended The switches operate the entry step according to the following table Refer to the powe...

Page 50: ...e red handles and EXIT label Storm windows should never be installed over emergency exit windows Read and understand these instructions before you need to use them The emergency exit win dow provides...

Page 51: ...r the other to secure blind To Adjust the angle Turn the adjusting rod either direction STORAGE Exterior Compartments Exterior storage compartments should accom modate most of your storage needs All o...

Page 52: ...back Always exercise caution when operating the slide out room Always be certain that there is plenty of clearance for your room to safely extend to the full outward position Remove any other potentia...

Page 53: ...ld into a vertical position 3 Pull upward on the center of the metal bar and rotate it down slowly until the wood bars rest on the floor To restore the sleeper sofa 1 Lift the front edge of the bed fr...

Page 54: ...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 4 tank increments depe...

Page 55: ...o condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling If enough water collects in the wall or ceiling materials it may cause water stains on the wall or ceiling surface You might think that your wal...

Page 56: ...ls ceilings or fixtures It may look like your roof or windows are leaking This water may stain woodwork carpeting ceiling panels or even furniture But the most damage is caused by water you can t even...

Page 57: ...rms on ceiling vents 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 drippage Follow th...

Page 58: ...rs through out the RV should be 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...

Page 59: ...ime and need replacement Always follow maintenance and recharging instructions provided by the fire extinguisher manufacturer Maintain proper charge in the fire extinguisher Fire Safety Precautions In...

Page 60: ...the detector alarm will shut off 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...

Page 61: ...e potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure all connections are tight 4 Turn on the RV park city water supply Open all faucets inside the motor home to clear the...

Page 62: ...se at the load center panel protects the pump circuit It can run dry for extended periods without dam age See Electrical Systems chapter Turn the pump master switch ON to pressurize the system When a...

Page 63: ...e made with special clamps They can be replaced with standard automotive type hose clamps Leaks caused by freezing damage can be pre vented by proper winterization of the system See the Storage chapte...

Page 64: ...stem The drain plumbing is very similar to that used in your home The system is trapped and vented to prevent waste gases from backing up into the RV The drain plumbing is made of plastic and is durab...

Page 65: ...ill build up in the tank and cause serious plugging if the tank valves are continuously open In these cases keep the valves closed until the tanks are 3 4 full and then drain into the sewage system Th...

Page 66: ...ter supply to garden hose 4 Remove hose from black tank flush inlet connection and store hose 5 After rinse water has thoroughly drained from the black tank close the knife valve and replace the termi...

Page 67: ...ld scratch or puncture the tank If the drain system does get clogged Use a hand operated probe to loosen stub born accumulations Seriously clogged P traps may require disassembly Be careful not to ove...

Page 68: ...VE GRAY WATER KNIFE VALVE HOT WATER DRAIN DRAIN COLD WATER HOT COLD VALVES FOR OUTDOOR SHOWER TV CABLE TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC CORD STORAGE WATER PUMP SWITCH SPRAY NOZZLE BYPASS VALVE CITY WATE...

Page 69: ...ses are 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 lig...

Page 70: ...on 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 the battery including wat...

Page 71: ...quipped You can use the Auxiliary Start System to start the motor home engine with the house battery if the chassis battery is discharged The Auxiliary Start System has no effect on the vehicle except...

Page 72: ...athroom galley and patio 120 volt electrical outlets are protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI This device is intended to protect you against the hazards of electrical shocks possible w...

Page 73: ...ect the exhaust systems for road damage Do not operate an engine with a damaged exhaust system Be aware of exhaust gas carbon mon oxide poisoning symptoms Refer to the section on Carbon Monoxide Safet...

Page 74: ...or 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 three...

Page 75: ...r selectable 20 AMP operation from remote panel Protects air conditioners with two minute restart delay Learns controlled appliance current draw ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS Because of the many model fl...

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Page 77: ...t gauge 3 Stop fill valve 4 Main shut off valve 5 Accessory Propane supply 6 Regulator assembly 7 Propane hose 8 Outage valve Propane is flammable and potentially explosive Use proper handling lightin...

Page 78: ...fire and explosion A properly filled container holds about 80 of its volume as liquid FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY 8 Propane regulators must always be installed with the r...

Page 79: ...LING PROPANE TANKS To fill the chassis mounted storage tank drive the vehicle to an Propane supplier or a service station which sells Propane Do not attempt to fill the Propane tank yourself PROPANE S...

Page 80: ...visible see your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood Dealer There are no batteries or user service able parts inside the unit STARTING PROPANE APPLIANCES Detailed operating information for the Propane a...

Page 81: ...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 action will sto...

Page 82: ...iods of time Refer to the Lighting Propane Appliances section 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 ve...

Page 83: ...me is connected to 120 volt power from either a public utility or a generator TV ANTENNA The roof mounted antenna is designed for reception of VHF and UHF television signals Before traveling remember...

Page 84: ...ney 2 The exhaust duct must be of sufficient length so as not to terminate beneath the recreation vehicle 3 The exhaust duct must not be connected with sheet metal screws or other fasteners that exten...

Page 85: ...the form of chalking fading and yellowing The best insurance against these effects is rou tine maintenance If the finish is not washed and waxed thoroughly the surface can deteriorate rapidly The fol...

Page 86: ...t 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 end mask Windows Door...

Page 87: ...ed or peeling Void 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 abs...

Page 88: ...portions of your warranty Interior If you want to attach items to the inte rior walls YOU MUST USE RIVETS The rivets can be installed with a hand operated tool such as the Arrow E Z Pull Model RH200...

Page 89: ...uous 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 main tenance program as outlines in your...

Page 90: ...alarms and GFI receptacles Complete Propane pressure check and s system check Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc l Inspect generator exhaust syste...

Page 91: ...ee 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 valves...

Page 92: ...gasoline fuel stabilizers 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 93: ...om ALL plumbing fixtures has been drained 13 Close holding tank drain valves 14 Pour approximately five gallons of approved non toxic antifreeze into the fresh water tank 15 Turn the water pump master...

Page 94: ...ly inspect 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 conditione...

Page 95: ...oner s Be sure to uncover air con ditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and check for leaks as described in the Propane System chapter If the Propane tank shows signs of rust or corrosion ha...

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Page 97: ...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 98: ...ID FIN embossed on it Use this card when you request or need warranty ser vice Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is used only to identify you and your...

Page 99: ...MANUFACTURING PLANTS FLEETWOOD RV INC 1031 U S 224 E P O Box 31 Decatur Indiana 46733 260 728 2121 CUSTOMER SERVICE FLEETWOOD OWNER RELATIONS P O Box 1007 Decatur IN 46733 800 322 8216...

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