Fleetwood 2015 Discovery, Owner'S Manual

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on the road
tIres
Your motor home is equipped with wheels and
tires selected to match the capacity specifications
of the chassis as designed by the chassis manu-
facturer . 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
periodic 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 sta-
bility 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
maximum tire inflation pressure for this coach
is shown on the Federal Certification Tag
located on the sidewall near the driver’s seat .
To maximize 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.
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Note
Fleetwood recommends using a high quality tire pres-
sure gauge for accurate, repeatable pressure readings.
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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 .
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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.
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warnIng
Do not store or carry Propane containers, gasoline,
or other flammable liquids inside your motor home.
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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 manufacturer’s tire pressure chart.
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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
prop erty damage.
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