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Part No. 161500-20-024

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Page 1: ...ASH AUTO Rev 2006201215 Part No 161500 20 024 Copyright 2020 Winnebago Industries Inc All rights reserved Scan with smartphone camera to download the app and learn more about the Solis at HowToSolis c...

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Page 3: ...SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS General Warnings 2 1 Driving Safety 2 2 Fuel and Propane Gas 2 2 Propane Gas Leaks 2 4 Propane Gas Leak Detector 2 4 Carbon Monoxide Warning 2 5 Carbon Monoxide Alarm 2 5 Smoke...

Page 4: ...n Cold Weather 5 5 6 ELECTRICAL Electrical Cautions 6 1 Electrical System House 120 Volt AC 6 1 Power Cord External Detachable 6 1 Circuit Breakers House 120 Volt AC 6 2 Electrical Outlets House 120 V...

Page 5: ...oft Goods 9 5 Cabinetry Cleaning 9 7 Decorative Vinyl Wall Paneling Cleaning 9 7 Tables and Countertops 9 7 Solid Surface Countertop Corian 9 8 Sink Stainless Steel 9 8 High Gloss and matte cleaning 9...

Page 6: ...Power Roof Ventilator 10 7 Screen Door 10 7 Luggage Rack 10 7 Shower Curtain Pawn Magnets 10 8 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 10 8...

Page 7: ...ide and in no way extend the responsibilities of Winnebago Industries beyond the standard written warranty as presented in this manual The descriptions illustrations and specifications in this manual...

Page 8: ...ow beam alignment checked after fully loading the vehicle to your needs Thereafter have the alignment inspected periodically to maintain visibility SERVICE AND ASSISTANCE Your dealer will be glad to p...

Page 9: ...590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety at http www safercar gov OCCUPANT AND CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY LABELS The following labels are affixed on the driver s door jamb The...

Page 10: ...vehicle by Winnebago Industries 4 Vehicle Identification Number VIN This number identifies the chassis on which the motorhome is built The 10th digit of the VIN designates the chassis model year J 201...

Page 11: ...manual of your motor home for further towing information All information is based upon the most recent data available Visit the Winnebago Industries Inc web page www winnebagoind com for the most curr...

Page 12: ...________________________________________________________________ YOUR WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES DEALER SERVICE CENTER Name____________________________________________________________________________ Addres...

Page 13: ...avel position while the vehicle is moving Never let passengers stand or kneel on seats while the vehicle is moving Sleeping facilities are not to be utilized while vehicle is moving Examine the escape...

Page 14: ...fety of your passengers before starting your vehicle 1 LP GAS SYSTEM Turn off the Main Tank Shutoff Switch for traveling See Section 5 Propane Gas in this manual for switch locations Test for leaks up...

Page 15: ...cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion Unlike homes the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle and proper ventilat...

Page 16: ...awing a small amount of current Even though this current draw is slight it could drain the house battery during storage periods when the house battery will not be charged regularly by the engine or sh...

Page 17: ...ide CO Alarm which has a sensor that is designed to detect toxic carbon monoxide gas fumes resulting from incomplete combustion of fuel It will detect CO gas from any combustion source such as the fur...

Page 18: ...arge at least once a month in accordance with National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommendations as stated on the label If the extinguisher is past its expiration date or charge is insufficient...

Page 19: ...ht rating for either axle MAINTENANCE Do not remove the radiator cap while engine and radiator are still hot Always check coolant level visually at the see through coolant reservoir Never get beneath...

Page 20: ...tures an air conditioning system can be used to control indoor temperature levels If you have any questions regarding the health effects of formaldehyde consult your doctor or local health department...

Page 21: ...eriod Winnebago Industries will not provide any financial assistance to the repair of the condition ROADSIDE EMERGENCY Because of the size and weight of this vehicle and its tires and the possible com...

Page 22: ...the automotive electrical system ENGINE OVERHEAT If you see or hear steam escaping from the engine compartment or have any other reason to suspect an extreme engine overheating condition pull the veh...

Page 23: ...ll sound when the passenger seat is rotated and the ignition is in the run position Swivel Lift up on the lever to operate this rotates the seat Further Information See the chassis manual in your Info...

Page 24: ...that was used during a severe impact Replace the complete assembly even if damage is not apparent KEYS Your motorhome is supplied with several keys In addition to the chassis manufacturer s ignition k...

Page 25: ...BOOST SWITCH The Battery Boost switch can be used to draw emergency starting power from the house batteries to start the engine if the chassis battery is discharged Press and Hold the Battery Boost s...

Page 26: ...the alignment should be periodically inspected to help prevent uneven tire wear Any excessive or abnormal tire wear may indicate worn or misaligned suspension or steering unbalanced tire or other tire...

Page 27: ...cing inside Toturnofftherefrigerator turnthethermostat counterclockwise past the click Further Information Refer to the manufacturer s user guide provided in your InfoCase for complete operating instr...

Page 28: ...iances avoids 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 pe...

Page 29: ...d to another operation mode Position the louvers to the desired direction the discharge air is to flow During Cooler Nights When outdoor temperatures drop in the evening or at night below 75 degrees F...

Page 30: ...ckwise or counterclockwise to scroll through the menu Turn clockwise to increase values and counterclockwise to decrease values Tap to save a selected value Press for three 3 seconds to turn the contr...

Page 31: ...ample if the fluid level is 1 2 below the FULL sensor the monitor will show the level to be only 2 3 even though the tank is nearly full If a tank is about 1 4 full the monitor will register an empty...

Page 32: ...o locations for convenience one located on the Systems Monitor Panel and the other on the Water Center Panel NOTE The indicator light will illuminate at the Water Center Panel when the water pump is o...

Page 33: ...nel NOTE The Solar Charge Panel is not intended to make the coach battery system maintenance free The solar panel will not completely compensate for continuous low amperage draw from components such a...

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Page 35: ...any times its compressed volume Propane Tank System The storage reservoir for the propane gas system is a horizontally mounted tank which is permanently attached to the vehicle frame The tank is acces...

Page 36: ...ing stations or bulk dealerships NOTE If you travel outside the U S with your motorhome you may find butane or propane butane mixtures available in addition to propane Because gas burning RV appliance...

Page 37: ...mes Be familiar with the distinctive odor of propane gas If a leak is suspected turn off the supply valve immediately Have the propane gas system checked by your dealer or other qualified propane gas...

Page 38: ...ulator vents facing downward Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover Make sure that the regulator vent faces downward and that the cover is kept in place to...

Page 39: ...IZATION IN COLD WEATHER Propane gas vaporization increases and decreases in direct relation to ambient temperature In other words the lower the temperature the slower the liquid propane will vaporize...

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Page 41: ...LECTRICAL SYSTEM HOUSE 120 VOLT AC The 120 volt system operates from the shoreline cord connected to an outside 120 volt utility service such as those at campgrounds or from the 120 volt generator Whe...

Page 42: ...eaker for your supply receptacle CIRCUIT BREAKERS HOUSE 120 VOLT AC The breaker panel protects all 120 volt components in the motorhome from either an overload on the circuit or a short in the wiring...

Page 43: ...and press the reset button on the GFCI equipped outlet If the GFCI keeps tripping have the electrical system checked and repaired if necessary before using again ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HOUSE 12 VOLT DC Th...

Page 44: ...to avoid battery drain by electrical items that are hooked directly to the house batteries such as clock displays and radio memories etc Always leave this switch ON while using the motorhome NOTE Som...

Page 45: ...0 charge during freezing temperatures the electrolyte can freeze and crack the battery case The two best defenses against sulfating and insufficient charge are to 1 TurnofftheHouse CoachBatteryDisconn...

Page 46: ...g and circuit protected for each fuse WARNING California Proposition 65 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the state of Californ...

Page 47: ...See Section 3 Driving Your Motorhome for information on the Battery Boost switch Trailer Plug Fuses The trailer plug fuses are located behind the plastic panel on the pillar behind the passenger seat...

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Page 49: ...are commonly available at most RV dealerships and many large retail discount or home supply centers Method 1 Filling the Fresh Water Tank Through Tank Fill Connection Always fill the fresh water tank...

Page 50: ...a faucet the waterline pressure drops and the pump begins to run and it will continue to run as long as the faucet is open When you close the faucet the line pressure backs up to the pump and it shuts...

Page 51: ...while away from your motorhome or while driving In time a slow leak in a faucet could drain the water tank fill the holding tank and discharge the house batteries Initial Waterline Priming 1 Ensure th...

Page 52: ...capacity This procedure will result in a residual chlorine concentration of 50 ppm in the water system NOTE If a 100 ppm concentration is desired use 1 2 cup of household bleach with 1 gallon of water...

Page 53: ...the empty filter canister then screw the canister back onto the filter base This solution will result in a residual chlorine concentration of approximately 50 ppm in the water system If a 100 ppm conc...

Page 54: ...age only the fresh water tank EXTERIOR SHOWER WASH STATIONS The exterior wash station feature allows you to do things such as rinse off sand or salt after a swim rinse off muddy boots or bathe your pe...

Page 55: ...als such as laundry bleach or heavy detergents into the toilet or holding tank These products may damage plastic or rubber parts in the system See winterizing instructions at the end of this section t...

Page 56: ...fore traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary weight Using On Site Sewer Hook Ups The sewage drain hose may remain attached to the sewage drain outlet while the motorhome is parked and connected to an...

Page 57: ...ypically the batteries would not support overnight heating without a supplemental charging source WATERLINE AND TANK DRAIN VALVES The waterline and tank drain valves are used to drain water from the w...

Page 58: ...he sticker located on the Water Center Panel shows all of the settings that it can be configured in 3 Turn OFF the Heating System and water pump by using the control panel located near the monitor pan...

Page 59: ...water container place a big enough vessel underneath the drainage socket of the drain valve 2 64 gallons 10 liters Water pump switch location on Water Center Panel Typical View To access the drain val...

Page 60: ...lve only when the tank water is cold Water Heater Drain Yellow Valve located beneath the forward facing dinette seat Shown in the Closed position Typical View Water Heater Drain Yellow Valve Shown in...

Page 61: ...ealer Lift up on the access panel to expose the water pump Typical View The water pump strainer is located to the left and down of the pump Typical View To Clean Pump Strainer Twist the inlet cap bowl...

Page 62: ...lines 9 Drain Toilet Press the toilet flush button and hold until water stops flowing in the toilet NOTICE Limit air pressure to 30 psi to avoid damage to equipment City Water Connection Fresh Water...

Page 63: ...site 15 Close waste tank drain valve and refit the dust cap onto the sewage drain outlet This will inhibit rust from forming on the valve shafts and prevent entry and contaminationbyairbornedebris in...

Page 64: ...n hose connected point hose toward the ground and squeeze handle until antifreeze solution begins to flow then disconnect hose Do this for both wash stations 23 Press the toilet flush pedal and hold u...

Page 65: ...ater connection and gently press the backflow valve small button in center of connector to drain cold water from the city waterline Water Tank Drain Valve One 1 valve beneath the forward facing dinett...

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Page 67: ...sed in mild to moderate conditions Note After using the Pop Top sleep system in wet and rainy situations ensure that the sleep system is opened up and dried out as soon as possible to prevent build up...

Page 68: ...using the latch system Connect the 2 ends together making sure that the latches are in the open position 7 Attach the 2 latches and lock them down to lock the 2 halves of the ladder in place 8 Attach...

Page 69: ...ew Your motorhome may differ in appearance 1 Locate the bed retaining latch at the forward end of the bed frame 2 Rotate retaining latch upward and pull out releasing bed to be lowered 3 Lower bed fra...

Page 70: ...g up 3 Push in on leg tab to release the table leg to fold down 4 Lower the table into position by pushing the leg in the direction of the arrow to unlock Reverse the steps to return the bedroom table...

Page 71: ...leg mounting hole on the floor in front of the dinette seat 2 Remove the table leg that is stored behind the dinette seat 3 Place table leg in mounting hole 4 Retrieve the table from the storage area...

Page 72: ...EAR PRIVACY ANNEX CURTAIN If Equipped Typical View Your motorhome may differ in appearance Your motorhome is featured with a privacy annex curtain that can be set up quickly as needed The curtain is s...

Page 73: ...quipped with pawn magnets that can be used to place the sides to a desired height and makes the curtain customizable 5 The picture below is an example of possible pawn use Using the annex curtain on t...

Page 74: ...n bar and a floor retention bar on both sides of the rear of the motorhome for tying down various objects The tie down rings are held in place by a spring tension block by pulling outward on the block...

Page 75: ...o select it expect this evolution No matter which species you chose for your new Winnebago Industries motorhome cabinetry please keep in mind that no two pieces of wood are exactly the same Stains are...

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Page 77: ...correct and necessary parts and experiencetohelpyoumaintainyoursealants See Sealants Call Out Sheet provided in your InfoCase Always use the same type sealant that was removed Immediatelyhavedealersh...

Page 78: ...snow brush avoid being forceful with the brush If brush scratches show after the motorhome thaws out it may be possible to remove them by hand waxing with a silicone free liquid wax Avoidcoveringpaint...

Page 79: ...nse use the recommended soapy mixture to clean thearea Toavoidscratchingpaintedsurfaces a microfiber cloth mitt or mop is strongly recommended to apply soapy water Rinse washed area before soap evapor...

Page 80: ...ly as possible to avoid penetration by moisture especially in freezing climates If the fiberglass has been damaged and contains cracks tears or holes use plastic sheeting and duct tape if necessary to...

Page 81: ...ycarbonate lenses on exterior lamps which are very sensitive to a variety of chemical solvents and cleaners Use only soap and water to clean exterior lamp lenses especially headlights Contact with cer...

Page 82: ...ng detergent such as dishwashing liquids Solvent based cleaners such as mineral spirits Varnish or ammonia water or silicone based products UltraleatherTM Leather Like Upholstery Ultraleather syntheti...

Page 83: ...woodgrain density slight differences in stain hue may exist between one item and another This is the distinctive character and beauty of real wood DECORATIVE VINYL WALL PANELING CLEANING Decorative Vi...

Page 84: ...iture polish or a liquid automotive wax non cleaner type Use trivets and hot pads under hot cooking pans Do not set hot pots or pans directly from the stove or oven onto the counter The solid surface...

Page 85: ...ild detergent if the surface is wet after cleaning dry it Dust residues clean with a moist soft cloth dry the surface after cleaning Horizontal surfaces clean any spills and residues right away DO NOT...

Page 86: ...resilient floor cleaner Heel marks Cleanassoonaspossiblewithasoftnylonpad and non abrasive mild detergent or resilient floor cleaner Asphalt candle grease chewing gum fat oil tar and shoe polish Gentl...

Page 87: ...t least 80 charge to survive freezing temperatures and long period of non use We recommend that you connect a battery charger or plug in the shoreline once a month during long term storage periods to...

Page 88: ...th clean running water before using See filter manufacturer s directions included with the filter cartridge 10 Check the toilet for proper operation 11 Add water to the holding tank using the toilet f...

Page 89: ...As Necessary Propane Gas System Have propane gas system checked for leaks Pressure regulator inspect and adjust if needed Check propane tank condition mounting and fittings Electrical System Check ba...

Page 90: ...eadlights Taillights and Marker Lights Turn Signals Horn Hazard Warning Flashers Windshield Wipers and Washers Headlight Alignment Fire Extinguisher check charge indicator Smoke Alarm test operation C...

Page 91: ...ly Monthly Every 3 Months Every 6 Months Every Year As Necessary Sealants Inspect see Sealants at the beginning of this section for proper inspection technique Replace see Sealant Call out Sheet in th...

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Page 93: ...e than 3 000 lbs on each tire If the left side weighs 3 100 lbs and the right side weighs 2 700 lbs at least 100 lbs of the load must be shifted from the left side to the right side The GVWR is listed...

Page 94: ...method of weighing a motorhome is to weigh each corner of the motorhome separately single L R front wheels or L R rear dual sets This method will help you determine how to distribute your cargo to av...

Page 95: ...may be less than hitch rating When towing a trailer or vehicle do not exceed either the GVWR the rear axle GAWR or the chassis GCWR the combined loaded weight of the motorhome and the towed vehicle Se...

Page 96: ...trailer or car towing lights with a 4 pin wiring connector The pigtail assembly with the car trailer end connector plug should be wired by a qualified technician The trailer brake controller connector...

Page 97: ...ed with Maximum trailer GVWR to be drawn and Maximum vertical tongue weight to be imposed The SAE standard does not specify a vertical load rating Traditionally hitches are labeled 3 500 350 as Class...

Page 98: ...handle straight out or up depending on the style of window Grasp the sliding window edge frame and slide the window to the side Ensure the latch is open before trying to slide the window closed POWER...

Page 99: ...facturer s operating instructions supplied in your InfoCase for further instructions care and cleaning information POWER ROOF VENTILATOR Bath To Operate Ceiling Ventilator 1 To open the ventilator dom...

Page 100: ...ssive moisture and condensation in your motorhome you should take immediate action to minimize their effects You can help reduce excessive moisture inside the motorhome by taking the following steps V...

Page 101: ...5 Disinfecting Your Fresh Water System 7 4 Doors and Mirrors 9 10 Driving Safety 2 2 Eco hot system 7 2 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 10 8 Electrical 2 6 Electrical Cautions 6 1 Electrical Outlets Ho...

Page 102: ...ower Cord External Detachable 6 1 Power Roof Ventilator 10 6 Power Roof Ventilator 10 7 Pre Delivery Inspection 1 2 Propane Gas Leak Detector 2 4 Propane Gas Leaks 2 4 Propane Gas Pressure Regulator 5...

Page 103: ...Panel 4 5 Tables and Countertops 9 7 Tires 3 4 Toilet 7 6 Towing Guidelines 10 4 Trailer Wiring Connector 10 4 Undercarriage 9 1 Vehicle Certification Label 1 4 Vehicle Storage Preparation 9 11 Vehicl...

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