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Summary of Contents for Motorhomes

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Page 2: ...anager or the Owner of the dealership giving him an oppprtuniW to help his service department fes lve the matter f r y u 1 2 Should a problem arise thatcannot be resolved to your satisfaction by your...

Page 3: ...l result in your having a good working knowledge of the unit Knowing how to use your motor home and how to keep it properly maintained will help you enjoy thousands of miles of motoring pleasure Your...

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Page 5: ...BING Fresh Water External Water Supply Filling Fresh Water Supply Troubleshooting Water System Sanitizing Water Tank Waste Water System Waste Water Draining Winterizing the Water System Do s and Don t...

Page 6: ...ll Out Gaucho Beds Storage CARE AND MAINTENANCE Interior Cleaning Draperies Cushions and Upholstery Fabrics Wall Paneling Carpeting Fixtures Windows Locksets and Latches Plumbing Condensation and Vent...

Page 7: ...eck that the 115 volt power cord is pro perly stowed in compartment A power sup ply cord adapter will be required in some camping areas Be sure to use adapters which provide pr per electrical ground f...

Page 8: ...ights 19 Tail Stop Turn and Emergency Flasher Lights 20 Lockable Luggage Compartment B 9 1 Running Lights 2 Porch Light 3 Refrigerator Service 4 Water Heater Service 6 Water Tank Drain 6 FreSh Water l...

Page 9: ...artment Check all instruments to verify that equipment is work ing Dash instrument controls see igure 2 include two speed wiper control windshield washer lighter fuel switch over valve optional emerge...

Page 10: ...ted as recommended in the Chassis Man ufacturer s Instructions See your Chassis Operator s Manual READY TO LEAVE The following suggestions may be helpful when you are ready to leave BE SURE TO PLACE T...

Page 11: ...rake OVERHEATING The engine and cooling system on your vehicle should be operated and serviced as recommended in your Chas sis Operator s Manual 5 WINDSHIELD DEFROST COMFORT CONTROL During winter mont...

Page 12: ...adiator and CoolantFill 6 Engine Oil Dipstick 7 Windshield Washer Reservoir 8 Main Vehicle Battery 9 Air Cleaner 10 Transmission Dipstick and Filler Cap 11 Hood Support reservoir and power steering re...

Page 13: ...h water is provided from on e of two sources 1 City water provid ed under pressure when the mo tor home is hooked up to a Park or city water sup ply 2 Water stored in an on board water tank with pres...

Page 14: ...BLE Your on b6ard water storage tank is filled through a special filler cap see Figure 5 outside the vehicle To fill the fresh water tank proceed as follows 1 Turn water pump switch toOFF 2 Open the w...

Page 15: ...hould be made to allow for drainage of all water from the fresh water tank Flush the piping by running water th ough faucets for at least one minute each Turn pump OFF Drain tank and pipes by opening...

Page 16: ...be lowfreezing the fresh water and waste systems should both be winterized as follows 1 Drain fresh water tank by opening water tank drain on exterior sidewall spigot 2 Op r the drain faucets on HOT...

Page 17: ...rd batteries to provide power for all 12 volt lighting appliances and accessories as well as normal vehicle needs see Figure 8 115 VOLT SYSTEM POWER CONVER TER INSIDE A 25 foot heavy duty power suppl...

Page 18: ...LIGHTS 115 V A C 12 V D C I HI S EPLtGHT I t H G D ID DOI c J e BATH VENT FAN J SRE 0 i OPTIONAL PORCH LlGHT _ TO TV ELECTRICd 120RG 1A TENNA OPTI NiTAL PANEL A 12 YEt I U B O A R D L2 t CONV 14 REO...

Page 19: ...r requirements of the motor home just as if the cord were connected to an ex ternal power source see Figure 9 Gasoline for the generator is taken from the main fuel tank throu l h a special feeder tub...

Page 20: ...power source fQr your LP gas electric refrigerator LP gas is a colorless gas but is stored under pressure as a liquid The tanks are located in one of the compart ments accessible on the outside of th...

Page 21: ...alve all the way counter clockwise then close it two thirds of a turn When all LP gas systems are not in use close the valve all the way CAUTION DO NOT USE PLIERS OR A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN VALVES iF A VA...

Page 22: ...provid ed with a vent or range hood The hood has a power vent fan Always use the fan when using the oven or range top in order to ensure adequate ventilation When cooking for long periods with a farge...

Page 23: ...flame out valves press while lighting and hold until flame stays lit when released FIGURE 14 TYPICAL WATER HEATER LP gas electric Refrigerator Your refrigerator has separate controls for LP gas fuel...

Page 24: ...ulations to be unlocked at all times Drawers rest In small notches or detents when 1 Remove t e toP y hftlhg the ta le evenly at closed to open lift siightly to clear the detent then pull the me time...

Page 25: ...or is exposed to salt air more frequent lubrication may be needed One of the lubricants recommended by many locksmiths is powder ed graphite available in a handy tube at most hardware or supply st re...

Page 26: ...h good housekeeping practices Do not al low combustible materials to accumulate Be sure that flammable liquids are stored in approved con tainers and are stored in well ventilated space Repair of glas...

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