Fleetwood 2003 Southwind User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for 2003 Southwind

Page 1: ...ithout written permission from Fleetwood Enterprises Inc Manufacturing subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises Inc build the following motor homes travel trailers and truck campers Pace Arrow Southwind...

Page 2: ...rs of Overloading 05 6 Loading Tips 05 6 Tires 05 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Tire Inflation 05 7 Air Pressure 05 8 Underinflation 05 8 Air Pressure Check 05 8 Tire Replacement 05 9 IjYou Get a Flat Tire 05 9...

Page 3: ...07 3 Exterior Shower If Equipped 07 4 Drinking Water Filter System If Equipped 07 4 Waste Water System 07 4 00 2 l i Toilet 07 4 Draining the Holding Tanks 07 4 Black Tank Flush System IfEquipped 07 6...

Page 4: ...arpeting 11 4 Video Switcher If Equipped 10 3 Wood Floor IfEquipped 11 4 TV Antenna If Equipped 10 3 Engine Access 11 5 Antenna Operating Instructions 10 3 Exterior Sealants 11 5 Satellite Dish Antenn...

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Page 6: ...nte nance as described in the Owner s Information Package however minor adjustments such as adjustments to the interior or exterior doors LPG regulator pressure cabinet latches TV antenna control etc...

Page 7: ...r blades lubricants etc 5 Motor homes on which the odometer read ing has been altered 01 2 6 Transportation to and from dealer or Fleetwood Service Center location loss of time inconvenience commercia...

Page 8: ...dehyde levels IMPORTANT NOTICES AiWARNING I Irritant This product contains a urea formalde hyde resin and may release formaldehyde vapors in low concentrations Formaldehyde can be irritating to the ey...

Page 9: ...cle and proper ventilation when using the cooking appllance s will avoid dangers of asphyxiation It is especially Important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of as...

Page 10: ...12 volt Porch lights Jensen 1003 12 volt Entry step light GE 193 12 volt Rear clearance lights GE 193 12 volt Back up lights GE 1156 12 volt Stop turn taillights GE 1157 12 volt License plate light G...

Page 11: ...de the vehicle is drawn through the system Normally 03 2 set the button out to circulate fresh air from outside The RECIRC mode may be used when you desire faster cooling or heating or if outside air...

Page 12: ...he vehicle is drawn through the system Normally set the button out to circulate fresh air from outside The RECIRC mode may be used when you desire faster cooling or heating or if outside air is unusua...

Page 13: ...falling out when the fasteners are removed Picture 1 2 To remove the spare tire access panel you must first remove the six fasteners located on back side of access panel by using a 7 open end wrench a...

Page 14: ...ckage and the motor home Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual This information outlines important areas of operation and maintenance for you to INTRODUCTION follow for safe trouble free service fro...

Page 15: ...ur dealer The materials in your Owner s Information Package contain warranty information and oper 04 2 ating instructions on the various appliances and components in your motor home Warranty reg istra...

Page 16: ...rvice Always keep a maintenance log of your RV s service history Introduction Always make a written list of the RV s problems or the specific work you want done If you ve had work done that is not on...

Page 17: ...overage If you decide to sell or trade your motor home be sure the new owner receives all the material in this package 04 4 tfl NOTE 1 If your Owner s Information Package does not con tain these items...

Page 18: ...g sus pension parts or road hazards such as hitting a curb pothole railroad track etc Improper alignment can cause tires to roll at an angle and wear unevenly It may also cause the vehicle to pull to...

Page 19: ...esponse When you the driver accelerate brake or steer the motor home it responds to these inputs If you are faced with an emergency while driving the way you respond to the emergency and the way the m...

Page 20: ...e any type of alteration to your motor home consult a professional who understands the correct way to do the alteration and how the alteration will change or affect the stability handling vehicle resp...

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Page 22: ...Towed Weight is the maximum loaded weight of a trailer or towed vehicle this motor home with equipped hitch has been designated to tow GTW can not be increased by changing the trailer hitch ON THE ROA...

Page 23: ...al guidelines that you must follow 05 2 o Do not use a load equalizing hitch ifyour hitch head receiver is below 10 000 lbs capacity It could cause structural damage to the motor home frame components...

Page 24: ...es may differ Refer to Fleetwood and chassis manufacturer s manual s for complete information GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating means the maximum permissible loaded weight a specific axle is designed to c...

Page 25: ...make the motor home top heavy or much too heavy on one side the motor home can be over turned and crash in a curve turn or in an emer gency steering maneuver When the load is prop 05 4 erly distribute...

Page 26: ...on either side of the scale to accommodate the RV being par tially off the scale You may desire to use wheel ramps to get the required side to side leveling If there is a difference in the weights on...

Page 27: ...states that require certain motor homes and RVs to utilize the Highway Patrol s weight scales to check for overloaded axle weights Citations can be issued to violators Since you may load your motor ho...

Page 28: ...ckage On The Road 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...

Page 29: ...peeds it flexes too much and builds up 05 8 heat This heat damages the inner liner casing and outer sidewall of the tire If not remedied quickly the tire will be in eparably damaged In extreme cases t...

Page 30: ...hold the steering wheel while avoiding abrupt steering inputs and move slowly to a safe place Park on a firm level surface Turn offthe ignition On The Road Set the parking brake Turn on the hazardfla...

Page 31: ...n the combination lap and shoulder belt adjusts to your movement 05 10 However if you brake hard corner hard or if your vehicle receives an impact the lap and shoulder belt locks and prevents you from...

Page 32: ...acturer s instructions that come with the safety seat that you put in your vehi cle Make sure that the shoulder belt if provided at the seating position where the safety seat is being used does not cr...

Page 33: ...rade Rule of thumb Use the same lowest gear going down as it took to go up the hill Crest the hill in the lower gear Monitor your speed Using the Engine to Slow the Motor Home To use the engine as a b...

Page 34: ...turn off the vehicle air conditioner to improve I engine and transmission cooling Be aware of the extra height of your motor home Check for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever you...

Page 35: ...om corro sion or other effects of weather and road conditions Please be aware that certain areas of 05 14 the motor home do not have undercoating applied in keeping with good engineering practice and...

Page 36: ...or requires maxi mum cooling the engine fan turns faster The fan may become noisy at high speed and when maximum cooling is required High speed fan noise can sometimes be misinterpreted as On The Roa...

Page 37: ...n traffic concentra 05 16 tions or in campgrounds where other vehicles as well as your motor home are contributing to the carbon monoxide level in the surrounding air Sounding of the detector alarm do...

Page 38: ...as tank valve 4 Do not allow any person to ride in the towed vehicle Ford chassis assistance 1 800 444 3311 Workhorse chassis assistance 1 877 294 6773 Freightline chassis assistance 1 800 385 4357 Ch...

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Page 40: ...ions the step may not extend using the last out feature Always look and be sure the step is extended before exiting the motor home WARNING If door is opened and closed without allowing the step to ful...

Page 41: ...Slide it completely through the slot so the window swings free When parked be sure the exit window is not blocked by trees or other obstacles 06 2 REMOTE MIRROR CONTROL If Equipped Your new motor hom...

Page 42: ...LP gas tank compartment can be locked Fire prevention reg ulations require that the LP gas tank compartment be unlocked at all times Please note Your motor home could be over loaded or out of balance...

Page 43: ...king or rubbing against the seat back For operation of the slide out room the follow ing is required Ignition on engine running Transmission in park Parking brake engaged Slide out key or switch activ...

Page 44: ...bed up and push it back towards the rear until the bed is fully into position 3 Replace the cushions Folding Doors Privacy Curtain Dividers The dividers allow you to separate areas in the motor home T...

Page 45: ...cator light 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 113 or 114 tank incr...

Page 46: ...an when it is cold When the air cools the water vapor condenses back to a liquid Since your windows are usually cooler than the air the water collects on the surface of the glass Living With Your Moto...

Page 47: ...4 Avoid drying clothes inside except in the dryer if equipped The water drying out of the clothes goes into the air 5 Vent appliances to the outside Your clothes dryer should always be vented accordi...

Page 48: ...structions on the fire extinguisher Know where it is located and how and when to use it Remember that portable fire extinguishers are intended for use by the occupants of a build ing or area that is t...

Page 49: ...be present at fuel filling sta tions Before refueling either gaSOline diesel fuel or LPG be sure to turn off all pilot flames and appliances in your motor home Turning off the propane at the tank is i...

Page 50: ...the other end of the 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 moto...

Page 51: ...sed the pump shuts off A fuse at the converter 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 pres...

Page 52: ...zed Fleetwood dealer For your safety the shower faucet is equipped with a vacuum breaker device This device is designed to prevent backflow of water into the fresh water system reducing the possibilit...

Page 53: ...your convenience A flexible sewer hose is required to connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of an approved waste water dump station or sewer system 07 4 The drain plumbing is very similar to t...

Page 54: ...ed and thoroughly rinsed regularly to prevent accumulation of harmful or toxic materials 11 NOTE 1 Local or state regulations may prohibit highway travel unless the holding tank outlet is securely cap...

Page 55: ...alve open continually Run enough water into the tank to cover the bottom This will aid the break up of solid wastes Please Practice good housekeeping when draining wastes at a campsite or disposal sta...

Page 56: ...arsh household drain cleaners Do not use motorized drain augers Sometimes the holding tank valve will get clogged In this case a hand operated auger may be necessary Be ready to close the valve quickl...

Page 57: ...IONS ELECTRIC CORD STORAGE BYPASS VALVE HOT COLO VALVES FOR OUTDOOR SHOWER DRAIN COLO WATER POWER CORO J BOX WATER PUMP SWITCH Utility Compartment detail varies depending on product 07 8 SPRAY NOZZLE...

Page 58: ...fuses with equivalent types The type is marked on the bulb or fuse FLEETWOOD 12 VOLT HOUSE AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM This system generally includes alll2 volt interior lightingfixtures outlets fresh water...

Page 59: ...battery is normal acid neutralization Avoid getting the soda solution in the battery 08 2 4 Dry the cables and terminals 5 Do not use grease on the bare metal inside the cable terminals to prevent cor...

Page 60: ...te 12 volt DC appliances with the output of the solar panel A light on the air conditioner indicates when the solar panel is operating Electrical Systems Selecting a Replacement Battery When the batte...

Page 61: ...fied elec trician 08 4 Test the GFCI at least once a month To test the GFCI 1 Connect the main power cord to 120 volt AC 2 Push the TEST button The RESET button should pop out indicating that the pro...

Page 62: ...k Do not use generator ventilation air for heating any space Electrical Systems Check engine fuel lines Fuel leakage in or around the compartment is an extreme fire hazard Do not use the generator unt...

Page 63: ...m is designed to operate from 120 volt 30 amp AC service ONLY Connection of the motor home to any other power source will cause improper operation of the system If only 20 amp service is available cur...

Page 64: ...__________ AUTOMOIIVt COACH rusts I I I I I I GENERATOR INTElLll C CONTROL UNIT GENERATOR RECEn Typical Electrical Diagram WAIERPUI tP r 120 VOLT CIRCUIT BREAI ERS T CR C R Hl II Q 2 A C S 1T6tTigtt R...

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Page 66: ...you must take extra care whenever you use your motor home Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appliances if the unit is not being used WARNING LP gas is flammable and potentially explosive Use...

Page 67: ...egulator vent stays clean and free from obstructions The regulator is mounted so that the vent is fac ing downward and is protected by a cover Be sure the cover is on at all times If the vent becomes...

Page 68: ...arily quiet the alarm for 60 seconds after it has been set off or after testing LP Gas System 7 If the alarm does not sound during a test or if the green indicator light is not visible see your dealer...

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Page 70: ...water to the water heater The water heater bypass valve greatly reduces the quantity of antifreeze required to winterize the water system The valve is usu ally located in an exterior luggage compartme...

Page 71: ...range or oven when you are sleeping or if your alertness is impaired in any way 10 2 WARNING Do not use open flames to warm the living area Gas combustion consumes the oxygen inside the motor home RAN...

Page 72: ...public utility To use the TV on 120 volt power remove the 12 volt cord from the rear of the TV and install the 120 volt cord Appliances VIDEO SWITCHER If Equipped The video switcher located near the...

Page 73: ...4 WASHER DRYER READY OPTION If your RV is equipped with an electric dryer ready option and if an electric dlyer is installed in the future by either you your dealer or another appliance installer the...

Page 74: ...an take the form of chalking fading and yellowing The best insurance against these effects is routine maintenance If the finish is not washed and MAINTENANCE waxed thoroughly the surface can deteriora...

Page 75: ...latches adjusted and maintained Lubricate with a light oil at least once a year Check and tighten the screws holding the windows in place as required Clean screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth o...

Page 76: ...an all areas to be resealed with an appropriate cleaner and clean rags 2 Make sure that all areas to be resealed are absolutely dry before new sealant is applied II NOTE I Do not seal the bottom flang...

Page 77: ...r use on or in your motor home Exterior Please consult with your dealer before attempting to install or mount accessories on the sidewalls or roof of your motor home Holes 11 4 drilled in the sidewall...

Page 78: ...uld leak into the passenger compartment creating a safety hazard If the engine must be run with the engine cover off for maintenance purposes be sure the vehi cle interior is adequately ventilated EXT...

Page 79: ...d appliance vents Water heater refrigerator furnace Inspect test and service safety equipment Fire extinguisher LPG CO and smoke detectors alarms and GFI receptacles Service appliances and equipment r...

Page 80: ...erization section in this manual STORAGE 10 Turn off water pump and water heater switches 11 Turn off LP gas at tank valve 12 Turn off refrigerator and furnace 13 Turn off range and oven burner valves...

Page 81: ...12 2 9 During extended periods of storage gasoline may deteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other materials in the fuel system It may also clog small orifices Commercially available...

Page 82: ...ter and the safety valve at the top Storage 7 Flush the toilet Operate toilet sprayer if equipped 8 Drain the shower head by opening the valve Let all water drain out the tub spout Leave the valve ope...

Page 83: ...oughly 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 condit...

Page 84: ...s Be sure to uncover air conditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the LP gas system and check for leaks as described in the LP Gas System chapter If the LP gas tank shows signs of rust or corrosion have it in...

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Page 86: ...ignated equals the seating capacity GLOSSARY Doorside The right side of the motor home from the driver s point of view So named because the main entty exit door is on this side FIN Fleetwood Identific...

Page 87: ...rd You cannot purchase anything with it It is used only to identify you and your motor home Park Cable The F style video connector that allows you to connect to an outside television signal source suc...

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