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Page 1: ...hange without notice Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles for a variety of customer uses Each vehicle features optimal seating sleeping storage and fluid capacities The user is responsible...

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Page 3: ...Equipped 04 6 Heritage Drivers Controls 04 7 Instrument Panels 04 7 Living with Your Motor Home 04 9 Monitor Panel 04 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Plumbing System and Holding Tanks 04 9 Draining the Holding T...

Page 4: ...rature Gauges 05 19 Important Information 06 10 Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions 05 19 What the RV Owner Can Do 06 10 Carbon Monoxide Detector Alarm 05 20 Fire Safety 06 11 Emergency Towing 05 20 Fi...

Page 5: ...nd Circuit Breakers 08 7 Circuit Switch Matrix 08 8 PROPANE SYSTEM 09 1 Propane Safety Precautions 09 1 System Components 09 2 Hoses 09 2 PlVpane Regulator 09 2 Table of Contents Using Propane System...

Page 6: ...11 4 Long Term Storage Over 60 days 12 2 Floors and Cmpeting 11 4 Winterization 12 2 Wood Floor If Equipped 11 4 Water System Winterizing 12 3 Tile Floor If Equipped 11 4 Reactivating the Motor Home...

Page 7: ...signed to provide you with years of carefree pleasant traveling and vacationing It conforms with or exceeds applicable National Fire Protection Association NFPA Canadian Standards Association CSA unit...

Page 8: ...g safety and comfort depend on it This man ual includes a section outlining maintenance intervals If you follow the maintenance guide lines you will minimize the possibility of fail ure of any importa...

Page 9: ...ERMEDIATE AND REAR KGS LaS This vehicle conforms to all applicable U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards in effect on the date of manufacture shown above V I N TYPE VEHICLE MULTI PURPOSE PASSENGE...

Page 10: ...e influence of any controlled substance or are taking any medication or dlUgs that may impair your sight heating judgment or coor dination Pull off the road and park in a safe area until you can dtive...

Page 11: ...our chassis When driving in mountainous areas look for and obey highway signs con cerning grades and curves Your driving experience when pulling and stopping a Introduction towed unit on mountain road...

Page 12: ...mes equipped with driver passenger airbags Navigational or Vehicle Avoidance Systems and or equipped with certain other electronic devices may be equipped with event data recording capabilities Your m...

Page 13: ...by the sepa rate warranties of the respective manufac turers of these components 2 Defects caused by or related to a Abuse misuse negligence or accident b Failure to comply with instructions con taine...

Page 14: ...ealer for warranty service 02 2 Laws in many states alldfederal law pelmit owners to obtain a replacement vehicle or a refund of the purchase price under certain cir cumstances The provisions ofthese...

Page 15: ...ting correct tire pres sures before delivelY Fleetwood and its subsidiaries will not be responsible for front end alignment after this Warranty predelivery inspection has been pelformed You should ret...

Page 16: ...s quickly as possible If you have a warranty or service concern about the chassis portion of your vehicle please be aware that you may go directly to an authorized chassis dealer for service This may...

Page 17: ...ation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injUly A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injUly CAUTION indicates a...

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Page 19: ...reaker Panel In the galley pantry or across from the pantry it CAUTION Before relamping disconnect power source by remov ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position Halogen...

Page 20: ...hitch plug A replace ment hitch plug wiring harness is available through Fleetwood s American Coach Service This harness replaces your current hitch plug and is easily installed in minutes 04 2 RUNNIN...

Page 21: ...ITCH LAYOUT Hoad Lamp RMh Crulso On Off Crulso Caneol Crulso Rosumo Cruise Set ID CANCEL 8FHF RES p t 7t 7 Of MI l O 69 Markor Lamp RMh WIporOff WlporHIILo WlporVariablo WlporWash C tJ m tJ en o o Z I...

Page 22: ...Wait to Start Indicator Light Transmission High Temperature Warning Light Heating Air Conditioner Temperature Control Defrost Temperature Control Vent Control Defrost Fan Speed Control Heating Air Co...

Page 23: ...power source by remov ing fuse or placing circuit breaker and control switch in OFF position Do not install 12 volt fuses or 120 volt breakers with amperage ratings greater than that specified on the...

Page 24: ...itch plug A replace ment hitch plug wiring hamess is available through Fleetwood s American Coach Service This hat ness replaces your current hitch plug and is easily installed in minutes 04 6 RUNNING...

Page 25: ...Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 24 Chassis Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Heritage Information 26 27 25 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 29 30 31 32 47 48 Heating...

Page 26: ...tion 53 Instrument Panels 49 Seat Column Pedal Set Position Switch 50 Transmission Shifter 51 High Med Low Engine Brake Switch 52 Engine Brake Switch 53 Power Window Mirror Controls 49 Shifter Selecto...

Page 27: ...rmation tric motor A button will activate the knife valve for discharging the wastewater from the RV During self containment use the sewer line is securely capped to prevent leakage of waste material...

Page 28: ...e is so equipped 6 Remove out the sewer hose and cap the outlet 7 Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and remove the sewer hose from the dump station 8 Replace sewer or dump station covers it CA...

Page 29: ...om monitor To use the navigation system turn the ignition switch to the ON position and the monitor s POWER switch to ON see Dash Monitor section and Bedroom Monitor section herein Press and release t...

Page 30: ...MAINTENANCE SETUP MENU CONFIGURE TIRE CUSTOMER SERVICE Please refer to the TripTek Motor Coach Trip Computer Operator s Manual for more detailed instmctions and descriptions of the TripTekTM Motor Co...

Page 31: ...that screen Once out of the CHECK LIST screen the VIEW key can be used to step through the various screens The system will step forward or back ward depending on which side of the VIEW key is pressed...

Page 32: ...two ways to enter security mode One method is after the ignition has been turned 04 14 from ON to OFF press and hold the up side of the VIDEO VALET rocker switch Once the display image appears release...

Page 33: ...hrough the images for the back up camera with TripTek superimposed Navigation System inside cam era door side camera and road side camera There are two ways to enter security mode One method is after...

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Page 35: ...nufacturer as the maximum allow able loaded weight of this motor home with its towed trailer or towed vehicle Towing and braking capacities may be different Refer to Fleetwood and the chassis manu fac...

Page 36: ...or your motor home Ifyou cannot stop you will crash 05 2 You must not exceed the tire capacities or the weight factors listed below if you expect to tow something behind your motor home either with or...

Page 37: ...t that includes the hitch ball Hitch head assemblies are available in both Weight Distributing load equalizing and Weight Carrying types A weight distributing hitch uses spring bars attached to the tr...

Page 38: ...er vehicle such as a motor home with all wheels down Caution should be exercised when selecting a vehicle for dinghy towing If not battery drain on the electrical system could occur the trans mission...

Page 39: ...eight Is the weight of the motor home as built at the factory with full fuel engine all and coolants cee Cargo Carrying Capacity Is equal to GVWR minus each of the following UVW full fresh potable wat...

Page 40: ...y and you as the driver can be more confident and will be more comfortable If your motor home is improperly loaded it may be unsafe to drive uncomfOltable to drive or both Axle load is important and i...

Page 41: ...ale to accommodate the RV being par tially offthe 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 one side of the vehicle a...

Page 42: ...ation pressures recommended for single and dual axles equipped Always inflate each axle set to the tire with the higher of the side to side loads WEIGHING YOUR TANDEM AXLE MOTOR HOME To Obtain Individ...

Page 43: ...for single and dual axles equipped Always inflate each axle set to the tire with the higher of the side to side loads Dangers of Overloading Do not overload your RV In addition to possible problems w...

Page 44: ...g factor Motor home tires normally have a life of 5 7 years depending on mileage However Fleetwood recommends peri odic tire inspection by a reputable tire dealer regardless of tread depth I NOTE I Wh...

Page 45: ...uscep tible to impact damage On The Road Maintaining correct tire inflation pressure for each loaded wheel position on your vehicle is of the utmost importance and must be a part of regular vehicle ma...

Page 46: ...ac turers of the same size and rating may not have the same weight carrying capacity and maxi mum cold inflation pressures Consult your tire dealer The original equipment wheels and tires supplied on...

Page 47: ...eatly increases the risk that one or both of the On The Road people will be injured in a collision Each desig nated seating position in your vehicle has a spe cific seat belt assembly which is made up...

Page 48: ...ly upright there is a greater risk that the child will slide under the safety belt and be seri ously injured in a collision Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child S...

Page 49: ...GS If Equipped Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System SRS If your RV is equipped with Air Bag Supple mental Restraint System SRS please refer to your Chassis Operator s Owner s Guide Manual for any ins...

Page 50: ...m to move either forward or backward The vehicle has to be in motion for the front wheels to be turned with ease 05 16 Driving on winding or mountain roads is not difficult if done with reasonable car...

Page 51: ...ays use the side mounted rear view mirrors with the video monitor system On The Road II NOTE I Be careful not to scratch the monitor orcamera lenses when cleaning Use only householdglass cleaner and a...

Page 52: ...or from sudden release of pres sure replace lost or damaged fuel fill caps with caps of the same design which are available from your Fleetwood motor home dealer Clean up fuel spills immediately Fuel...

Page 53: ...add additional equipment such as wiring plumbing or other components which may be effected by exhaust system heat On The Road ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGES Engine temperature gauges typically have been ca...

Page 54: ...atm after the motor home has been in storage before each trip and at least once a week during use Please refer to the materials included in your Owner s Information Package 05 20 EMERGENCY TOWING The...

Page 55: ...re towing to release the brakes and provide proper ride height An air inlet fitting is located in the front road side compartment or under the front hood Tow truck operators should be equipped to re c...

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Page 57: ...ey with the entry door closed will retract the entry step This helps to prevent inad vertently driving off with the entry step extended The switches operate the entry step according to the following t...

Page 58: ...ngage the primaty latch This will ensure that the door is fully closed When traveling always lock the deadbolt 06 2 The screen door may be separated from the main entry door by depressing the catch or...

Page 59: ...w of the sides and rear of the motor home POWER SUN VISORS Your motor home may be equipped with optional power sun visors The driver s control panel contains controls for the up down opera tion of the...

Page 60: ...arti cles which could be damaged by water inside the motor home 06 4 A WARNING Do not store flammable volatile liquids or hazardous chemicals inside the motor home or in outside stor age compartments...

Page 61: ...floor cabinet and wall finishes Living With Your Motor Home Dinette Conversion with Built in Tab e f Equipped To convert the dinette into a bed 1 Remove cushions 2 Lift table reach underneath unlatch...

Page 62: ...dividers allow you to separate areas in the motor home They glide on nylon rollers They are held closed by a catch When the dividers are open for traveling be sure to attach the hold back latch to kee...

Page 63: ...ion that you may experience RVs are much smaller than a house and are tightly built This means that the interior air will become saturated with moisture more quickly than in a typical house The routin...

Page 64: ...of water is released into the ail Humidifiers Humidifiers are designed to put moisture into dry air up to two pounds per hour So in a 24 hour period an uncontrolled humidifier can put almost 50 pounds...

Page 65: ...tilation 1 Use the kitchen and bath exhaust fans if equipped when cooking or bathing Let them run for a while after a bath or meal 2 Ventilate with outside air Partially open one or more roof vents an...

Page 66: ...e controlled By minimizing inte rior sources of moisture an RV owner can reduce or prevent mold growth However if optimal growth conditions persist mold can develop within 24 to 48 hours 06 10 Moistur...

Page 67: ...ion and warnings found on these pages may also be found in other chapters of this Owner s Manual Please see the Living With Your Motor Home Propane System andAppliances chapters for other safety and o...

Page 68: ...y suggestions Ifyou experience a fire while traveling maintain control ofthe vehicle untilyolt can safely stop Evacuate the vehicle as quickly and safely as possible If you experience a fire while cam...

Page 69: ...each trip and at least once a week during use The smoke detector alarm should never be dis abled due to nuisance or false alarm from cook ing smoke a dusty furnace etc Ventilate your motor home with f...

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Page 71: ...ch the other end of the potable water hose to city water connection located on the motor home Make sure all connections are tight 4 Tum on the RV park city water supply Open all faucets inside the mot...

Page 72: ...master switch ON to pressurize the system When a faucet is opened after the initial filling of the tank the water may sputter for a few seconds This is normal and is not cause for concern The water f...

Page 73: ...educing the possibility of contamination of the water supply When the faucet is in the OFF position with the shower hose held above the faucet water will drain out of the vacuum breaker This drainage...

Page 74: ...e sewer hose is required to connect the holding tank outlet to the inlet of an approved waste water dump station or sewer system The drain plumbing is vety similar to that used in your home The system...

Page 75: ...not drain ing the tanks A WARNING Holding tanks are enclosed sewer systems and as such must be drained into an approved dump station Both black and gray water holding tanks must be drained and thoroug...

Page 76: ...ck water tank at all times San T Flush Operation Black and Grey Tank Flush System Using sanitizing bottle from kit If Equipped 1 Dump holding tanks in the usual manner at an approved station 2 Leave d...

Page 77: ...lid wastes and make the system much more pleasant to use Do not put facial tissue paper ethylene glycol based or other automotive antifreeze femi Typical Hot alld Cold Diagram nine hygiene products or...

Page 78: ...HONE CONNECTIONS ElECTRIC CORD STORAGE HOT COLD VALVES FOR OUTDOOR SHOWER DRAIN COLD WATER POWER CORD J BOX WATER PUMP SWITCH Utility Compartment detail varies depending on product 07 8 SPRAY NOZZlE P...

Page 79: ...CAUTION Always replace bulbs and fuses with equivalent types The type is marked on the bulb or fuse FLEETWOOD 12 VOLT HOUSE AND AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM This system generally includes all 12 volt interior l...

Page 80: ...that are cracked or broken Keep the batteries clean Acid film and dirt on the battery top may permit current to flow between the termiuals and dis charge the battery 08 2 To clean the batteries 1 Wash...

Page 81: ...If Equipped Your new motor home may be equipped with an optional solar charger The solar charging panel installed on the roof of your motor home is designed to trickle charge your battery system It i...

Page 82: ...onditioners cannot be operated on power supplied by the inverter The motor home must be plugged into an external AC service or the gener ator must be operating to run the air conditioners Because the...

Page 83: ...generator exhaust does not enter the interior and you would not be alert to exhaust odors or symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning Electrical Systems Generator Fuel Supply Fuel for the generator is t...

Page 84: ...e a fire 08 6 A WARNING Do not modify the generator installation or exhaust system in any way Do not use the generator as an emergency power source to a general residential or industrial utility line...

Page 85: ...nappropriate times Hours may be set either for AM or PM Electrical Systems A Time Zone indicator is provided for easy changing of local time when traveling II NOTE I For detai ed information on how to...

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Page 87: ...ever you use your motor home Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appliances if the unit is not being used A WARNING Propane is flammable and potentially explosive Use proper handling lighting...

Page 88: ...uld be verified before taking delivery of the unit A WARNING Propane cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the vehicle Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessiv...

Page 89: ...nd fit tings after you have arrived at a destination and before you use the Propane system Propane System Keep the tank valve closed and turn off all appliances if the unit is not being used Always ha...

Page 90: ...iances can be found in your Owner s Information Package Please read and follow these instlUctions Air trapped in the Propane lines may delay the initial lighting of any appliance It could take several...

Page 91: ...off the flow of 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 near the water h...

Page 92: ...s 50 50 solution of water and antifreeze In addition the Hydro Hot has been designed to preheat the vehicle s engine prior to statting This feature provides easy engine start up when cold weather cond...

Page 93: ...d cool ness Refer to the air conditioner manufacturer s instructions for detailed operating and preven tive maintenance requirements Remember that Appliances air conditioners use a large portion of yo...

Page 94: ...g this system 10 4 TELEPHONE JACK A telephone jack is conveniently located in the front under the dash on the passenger s side and in various locations in the motor home The park connection point is l...

Page 95: ...e fOlm 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 sUlface can deteriorate rapidly...

Page 96: ...arts hinges and 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 wit...

Page 97: ...tenance INTERIOR Fabrics Interior appointments such as draperies bed spreads mattress covers upholstery and wall pads are manufactured from high quality materi als and should be dry cleaned only Frequ...

Page 98: ...ur Fleetwood dealer CAUTION Do not use any type of screw to attach items to the interior or exterior walls of your motor home If you want to attach items to the walls you must use expanding head type...

Page 99: ...leetwood Motor Home dealer for the most current sealant use Windshield Window sealant Roof sealant GENERATOR FILTERS Consult your Fleetwood Motor Home dealer or see the GenSet Service and Parts Direct...

Page 100: ...ystem and cause internal condensation issues Full timing can cause extra wear and tear to your RV simply from continuous usage and or exten 11 6 sive miles driven If you are a full timer or using your...

Page 101: ...e Propane pressure check and Jt system check Service appliances and equipment refrigerator roof air conditioner furnace generator etc Inspect generator exhaust system Inspect Propane system components...

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Page 103: ...terization section in this manual STORAGE lO Tum off water pump and water heater switches 11 TUrn off Propane at tank valve 12 TUrn off refrigerator s and furnace s 13 TUrn off range and oven burner v...

Page 104: ...devices 12 2 9 During extended periods of storage fuel may deteriorate due to oxidation This can damage rubber and other materials in the fuel system It may also clog small orifices Commercially avai...

Page 105: ...e heater 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 valv...

Page 106: ...ct 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 conditioner coveri...

Page 107: ...to uncover air conditioner shroud s 24 Inspect the Propane system and check for leaks as described in the Propalle System chapter If the Propane tank shows signs of rust or corrosion have it inspecte...

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Page 109: ...The number of sleeping positions des ignated equals the seating capacity GLOSSARY Dinghy A motorized vehicle such as an auto mobile or truck towed behind a motor home with all four tires on the ground...

Page 110: ...this card when you request or need warranty serv ice Please note that this is NOT a credit card You cannot purchase anything with it It is used only to identify you and your motor home 13 2 Park Cable...

Page 111: ...seful and interesting American Coach information is distributed bi monthly in the association s newsletter Subject material varies from important technical matters to fascinating travel destinations L...

Page 112: ..._____ Please use the first name that you want on your name badge Owner s last Name _________________ First Name _____________ Co Owner s Last Name First Name _____________ Mailing Address Ctty _______...

Page 113: ...anding of the FMCA and also own at least a one third interest in an American Coach Heritage American Coach Eagle American Coach Dream American Coach Tradition or a Limited Motor Coach Please fill out...

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