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Page 1: ...TRAVEL TRAILER AND FIFTH WHEEL OWNER S MANUAL Nappanee Indiana GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB APPLICATION PAGE 43 ...

Page 2: ...omer plans well follows the basic rules of the road and design limitations placed on their vehicle and its equipment that they will enjoy thousands of carefree miles That s why we ve included this Owner s Manual in your Owner s Packet along with the individual instruction booklets for all your appliances and optional equipment The more information you have available to you the more you will get ou...

Page 3: ...2 SAFETY BREAKAWAY SWITCH 12 RIDE HEIGHT OF FIFTH WHEEL CLEARANCE 12 VEHICLE LOADING 13 CARRYING CAPACITY 13 LOADING TIPS 13 WEIGHING YOUR TRAILER 14 TRAVEL TRAILERS WEIGHING 14 FIFTH WHEELS WEIGHING 15 MANUFACTURER S LABELS 15 VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL 16 FEDERAL WEIGHT DEFINITIONS 16 TIRES 16 TIRE MARKINGS 16 TIRE LOAD RATINGS 17 TIRE AIR PRESSURE 17 TIRE MAINTENANCE 17 WHEEL NUT TORQUE 1...

Page 4: ...INTERIZING 29 APPLIANCES 30 WATER HEATER 30 RANGE 31 MICROWAVE 31 REFRIGERATOR 31 FURNACE 31 AIR CONDITIONER 32 FANTASTIC FAN OPERATION 32 EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY 33 FORMALDEHYDE 33 CONDENSATION AND MOLD 34 SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS 34 SLIDE OUT MANUALS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 34 SLIDE OUT BREAKER SWITCH 34 SLIDE OUT WEATHER SEALS 35 AWNINGS 35 ELECTRIC AWNINGS 35 MANUAL AWNINGS 35 MAINTENANCE 36 ROOF ...

Page 5: ...ich are identified prior to initial retail purchaser s taking delivery of the recreational vehicle to present the initial retail purchaser with this Limited Warranty prior to the initial retail purchaser s entering into any written contract to purchase a recreational vehicle and to mail to Gulf Stream the signed Gulf Stream Recreational Vehicle Registration Form and the signed Limited Warranty 4 W...

Page 6: ...s or shortages at the time of delivery to the Purchaser unless noted on the driver and dealer acceptance form or the driver evaluation sheet Non structural defects in the exterior fiberglass sidewall panels including but not limited to checking crazing cracking chalking and or porosity Any component part which possesses its own warranty from a party other than Gulf Stream Loss or damage caused by ...

Page 7: ...ur dealer has a vested interest in your satisfaction therefore if at all possible it is best to return to your dealer for service 2 If you are traveling or move any authorized dealer may provide service Keep your warranty registration form with the vehicle at all times since it must be presented for warranty service This form is your proof of purchase and provides the date of retail sale both of w...

Page 8: ...oid the dangers of asphyxiation It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WARNING Portable fuel burning equipment including wood charcoal grills and stoves shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle Th...

Page 9: ... can also produce Carbon Monoxide Under normal conditions your coach should be free from Carbon Monoxide at any given time Due to the safety hazards of Carbon Monoxide CO each Gulf Stream motor home is equipped with a CO Detector Carefully read the instructions included with your CO detector to ensure proper use and maintenance Most CO detectors require only occasional dusting and weekly testing D...

Page 10: ...lso support approximately 9 15 of the actual weight of the trailer at the hitch point With a 6 000 lb trailer this additional weight might be 700 to 800 lbs This much weight added to your rear bumper could cause the car to become out of balance and traction on the front wheels to be reduced This may result in poor steering control poor braking control and can be potentially dangerous Use of heavie...

Page 11: ...s where purchased Heavier and or additional chains with case hardened quick connect links may be desired Always have the safety chains attached when towing Install them in a manner so they do not restrict sharp turns of the tow vehicle but tight enough so they do not drag on the ground HITCH LOCKING DEVICES Make sure that locking devices and or safety pins are in place before beginning your travel...

Page 12: ...NG The site for parking your trailer should be as level as possible so less jacking will be necessary to level the trailer The ground should also be firm enough that the jacks will not sink Before unhitching the trailer should be immobilized by use of wheel chocks placed both in front of and behind the wheels on both sides of the trailer This is important to keep the trailer from moving downhill i...

Page 13: ...just the cable so both vehicles may turn freely without pulling the pin from the switch Lubricate the breakaway pin periodically to ensure good operation Make sure the pin is securely in place each time before using the trailer The tow vehicle battery will supply power for the safety breakaway switch pin if a separation occurs However if the pigtail also disconnects the fifth wheels brakes will no...

Page 14: ... wheel loads as equal as possible Carry only as much water as needed for travel use or to balance the load Always empty your waste water and sewage holding tanks before traveling WARNING ONLY FACTORY INSTALLED REAR BUMPER ACCESSORY RECEIVERS OPTIONAL ARE APROVED FOR USE ON THIS PRODUCT DO NOT INSTALL ANY ADDITIONAL TYPE OF WEIGHT CARRYING RACK OR FRAME TO THE REAR BUMPER OR ANY CHASSIS OR BODY COM...

Page 15: ... TRAILERS Pull your fully loaded travel trailer onto the scale and leave it hitched to the vehicle as shown in diagram A This will give you the actual Gross Axle Weight GAW as pulled down the road Check your Federal ID label FIG 1 to see what the maximum rating for your axles is and make sure they are not overloaded If necessary redistribute or remove weight within the trailer Diagram A Lower your...

Page 16: ...btract the difference between the two weights and you will arrive at your pin hitch weight Adjust your cargo accordingly to remain within 23 25 of the GVW of the fifth wheel The GVW is the GAW added to the pin hitch weight Diagram E Diagram F MANUFACTURER S LABELS Your vehicle is equipped with several federally required labels pertaining to the vehicle s weight load capacity and operating limitati...

Page 17: ...ear overloading can cause problems in the area of handling characteristics An overloaded vehicle will take longer time and distance to stop in an emergency Overloading can also cause added wear to components such as tires and wheel bearings Overloading can also cause overheating of the tow vehicle in some instances The solution Stay on top of your vehicle weight situation at all times Know where y...

Page 18: ...When cleaning tires try to use a tire cleaning agent Never use any cleaner that contains solvents Solvents will draw oil from tires and cause them to prematurely crack Inspect your tires prior to each trip looking for bulges or cracks in the sidewalls When storing your recreational vehicle for long periods of time you should completely unload the vehicle so that a minimum weight will be placed on ...

Page 19: ...control Consult the manufacturer s instructions or your dealer for detailed maintenance and service procedures TRAVEL TRAILER HOUSE SYSTEMS SAFETY Your new vehicle has been provided with numerous safety features Please review all features and familiarize yourself with their proper operation prior to using this recreational vehicle EMERGENCY WINDOW EXIT All Gulf Stream vehicles are equipped with tw...

Page 20: ...10 volt electricity A shoreline connection extension cord or an optional electrical on board power generator or an inverter can provide this power In order to use your 110 volt electrical system your shoreline power cord should be plugged into either a properly rated external power source or the generator should be running or in some cases the inverter should be turned on TO CONSERVE BATTERY POWER...

Page 21: ...ponents are installed they can be put on separate power feeds according to how much amperage they draw One example of this method consists of installing two air conditioners for use at the same time Each one is powered by a different power supply feed therefore they both can be used simultaneously Think of 50 amp service as having two shoreline power cords in one casing as opposed to only one in 3...

Page 22: ...hot weather conditions Refill as necessary with either distilled water or clean tap water in an emergency DO NOT ALLOW THE FLUID LEVELS IN THE BATTERIES TO FALL BELOW THE INTERNAL BATTERY PLATES DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES MAY RESULT AND SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE BATTERIES When charging the batteries do not charge at such a fast rate as to cause spewing of the electrolyte from the cells However do charg...

Page 23: ...iven off If charging stops short of this point sulfate is left on the plates and deterioration of the battery begins The gassing point will vary with battery temperature At 77 degrees F the gassing point of a 12 volt battery is about 14 0 volts MONITOR PANEL Your vehicle has an electrical panel that can provide you with important information about various systems on the RV including the condition ...

Page 24: ... vapor in the tank is reduced in two stages as it makes its way to your appliance The tank pressure will vary with temperature and altitude but it may be in the range of 100 to 250 pounds per square inch psi or more It is reduced by a pressure regulator to about 12 psi in the first stage and then to about 6 25 ounces in the second stage The 6 25 ounces psi can also be expressed as 11 inches of wat...

Page 25: ...remove the tank from the unit The supplier will connect his fill nozzle to your unit s LP tank FILL VALVE When the tank is being filled the service valve must be CLOSED The 20 percent LIQUID LEVEL GAUGE must be OPEN The 80 percent STOP FILL VALVE may close the valve before liquid appears at the 20 percent liquid level gauge but if liquid does appear stop filling immediately the tank is filled to i...

Page 26: ...mount of ANHYDROUS METHANOL for your tank An overfilled tank can allow liquid gas rather than the needed vapor to flow through the regulator This can result in erratic regulator delivery pressure improper appliance operation and possible frosting of the regulator and gas line This can be avoided by following the procedures outlined in Filling the LP Tank Always contact your local gas supplier for ...

Page 27: ...R INJURY Use only fresh potable water in the storage tank To insure that the tank is clean drain after each trip Sanitize the tank when new whenever contamination is suspected or whenever it has not been used for a long period of time WATER SYSTEMS CONVENIENCE CENTER Some models are equipped with a Water Systems Convenience Center located on the exterior road side of the trailer This area allows f...

Page 28: ... want water The pump will run only as long as needed If the pump fails when the switch is ON check the fuse located in the converter If the pump continues to operate whether the faucet is open or closed check the water tank to see if it is empty and check to see if there is a leak in the system DO NOT RUN THE WATER PUMP WITHOUT WATER IN THE SYSTEM ALWAYS KEEP THE PUMP SWITCH OFF WHEN THE SYSTEM IS...

Page 29: ... GRAY WATER HOLDING TANK valve open if your campsite is equipped with sewer hook up NEVER leave the BLACK WATER TANK valve open while using the coach Since the system utilizes gravity to empty the BLACK WATER TANK will not drain properly unless is has sufficient liquid to help drain out the solids On some models the bath lav sink drains into the black holding tank to assist with flushing Some mode...

Page 30: ...rainage DO Keep the dump valve closed and the drain cap in place to allow the use of the system when not parked at a campsite DON T Put Facial tissues paper automotive type anti freeze sanitary napkins diapers or household toilet cleaners in your holding tank DON T Put foreign objects in the system that could clog or damage it in any way DON T Use the toilet while driving down the road All occupan...

Page 31: ...en winterized WARNING DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTI FREEZE OR WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID ANTI FREEZE IN THE RV POTABLE WATER SYSTEM THESE CAN BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED YOUR DEALER CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH SPECIAL ANTI FREEZE THAT IS SAFE AND APPROVED FOR RV WATER SYSTEMS ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE ADDITIVES APPLIANCES WARNING THE WATER HEATER AND FURNACE USE LP GAS AS FUEL AN...

Page 32: ...EFRIGERATOR Unlike your home refrigerator the unit on your RV can be operated on LP gas and 120 volt AC electricity Read over the owner s manual provided in your owner s packet before putting the refrigerator into operation The refrigerator will not operate correctly if the vehicle is not level while parked The refrigerator coolant will not circulate properly if the unit is not level For best resu...

Page 33: ...30 amp service you can run only one 1 air conditioner at a time Using an adapter to plug in your 50 amp cord to 30 amp service doesn t allow the use of both AC s either Most AC s require a minimum of 13 amps to operate properly Although the amperage of two AC s running at the same time doesn t add up to 30 amps other components in the coach such as the converter refrigerator VCR draws amps simply ...

Page 34: ...e prior to and during use especially after storage and during hot humid weather We recommend opening windows and running ventilation fans as much as possible during the initial break in period Keep indoor temperatures moderate As the temperature rises the effects of formaldehyde may be more noticeable You can use the air conditioner to keep temperatures relatively low which will help lower the for...

Page 35: ...re present WARNING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ARE SUBJECTED TO BEING CLOSED UP FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME WHICH CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HUMIDITY AN AVERAGE CONDITION THAT CAN LEAD TO THE FORMING OF MOLD IF MOISTURE PENETRATION OCCURS IT IS ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED TO AVOID DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF MOLD OR BACTERIA MOLD AND BACTERIA ARE AL...

Page 36: ...bstructions Unlock the awning using the provided wand by pulling down the locking latch located on the top of the right awning arm Unlock the travel lock on the awning arm if equipped Loosen the rafter arm knobs located in each awning arm Using the wand hook the loop hanging in the center of the awning and pull the awning completely out Slide each rafter arm to the top of each awning arm and tight...

Page 37: ...gn matter from the exterior surfaces To avoid marring body surfaces do not press down hard on the siding when washing do not use abrasive cleaning compounds or cloths and do not wipe the surface with a dry cloth Check all sealants when washing or at least two 2 times a year whichever is more frequent In warmer climates some normal expansion of the aluminum siding may occur causing slight protrusio...

Page 38: ...Aftermarket undercoating processes are also beneficial in rust prevention But to remain effective these treatments must be inspected and renewed annually as most undercoating agents can dry and peel with age Therefore regularly scheduled inspections and maintenance is necessary to protect your recreational vehicle and its various components and fixtures from the elements and keep it corrosion free...

Page 39: ... Waste water tank levels Toilet operational Furnace OFF LP Gas System checked Cooktop Cover CLOSED Drawers Closets Windows CLOSED PRE TRIP CHECK LIST CAMPSITE FOLLOW THE ABOVE CHECK LIST WITH THESE ADDED POINTS EXTERIOR Disconnect all shore lines Remove wheel chocks City water electric sewer cable Retract step Retract Stabilizers ______ Store camping equipment CHECK CLEARANCES PRIOR TO PULLING OUT...

Page 40: ...WITCH OPERATION ROOF VENTS ROOF SEALANT PIGTAIL CONNECTION LP GAS SYSTEM HAVE ALL APPLIANCES SERVICED FRESH WATER SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING BRAKES BATTERIES AXLE AND SPRINGS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE X X X X X X X X X INSPECT TEST BEFORE EACH TRIP X MONTHLY X X EVERY 3 MONTHS X X X X X X EVERY 6 MONTHS OR 3 500 MILES X X X X X X X X YEARLY OR 7 000 MILES X AS REQUIRED BY MANUFACTU...

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Page 42: ...NG HITCHES 9 F FANTASTIC FAN OPERATION 32 FEDERAL WEIGHT DEFINITIONS 16 FIRE SAFETY 8 FORMALDEHYDE 33 FRESH WATER 25 FURNACE 31 G GAS LINE CHECK LP 24 GAS TANK AND REGULATOR FREEZE UP LP 25 GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER 21 GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB 43 H HITCH FIFTH WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 12 HITCH TRAVEL TRAILER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 11 HITCH LOCKING DEVICES 10 HITCHING FIFTH WHEELS 11 HITCHING ...

Page 43: ... 10 T TIRES 16 TIRE AIR PRESSURE 17 TIRE LOAD RATINGS 17 TIRE MAINTENANCE 17 TIRE MARKINGS 14 TIRES 14 TOW VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 9 TRAILER LIGHT SCHEMATIC 40 U V VEHICLE LOADING 13 VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL 16 W WARRANTY GULF STREAM 4 WATER HEATER 30 WATER SYSTEMS CONVENIENCE CENTER 26 WATER PUMP 27 WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING 29 WATER TANK 26 WEIGHING FIFTH WHEELS 15 WEIGHING TRAVEL TRAILERS 1...

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