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MOTORHOME

OWNER’S MANUAL

Nappanee, Indiana

GULF STREAMERS

INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB

APPLICATION – PAGE 42

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Page 1: ...MOTORHOME OWNER S MANUAL Nappanee Indiana GULF STREAMERS INTERNATIONAL RV CLUB APPLICATION PAGE 42 ...

Page 2: ...t vehicles over the same roads many of our customers travel each year It s been our experience that if a customer 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 y...

Page 3: ...14 VEHICLE WEIGHT INFORMATION LABEL 14 TIRES 14 TIRE MARKINGS 14 TIRE LOAD RATINGS 15 TIRE AIR PRESSURE 15 TIRE MAINTENANCE 15 EMERGENCY TOWING OF THE MOTOR HOME 16 DAY TO DAY OPERATION 16 DRIVING TECHNIQUES 16 GROUND CLEARANCE 16 WARM WEATHER HIGH ELEVATION OPERATION 16 DRIVER CONTROLS 17 BRAKES 17 ANTI LOCKING BRAKING SYSTEMS ABS 17 PAC BRAKES AND JAKE BRAKES 17 DASHBOARD INSTRUMENTS 17 UNUSED D...

Page 4: ...DING TANK MAINTENANCE 30 DO S AND DON TS OF HOLDING TANK USE 30 HOLDING TANK FLUSH SYSTEM 31 WATER SYSTEM WINTERIZING 31 APPLIANCES 31 WATER HEATER 32 RANGE 32 MICROWAVE 32 REFRIGERATOR 32 FURNACE 33 AIR CONDITIONER ROOF 33 FANTASTIC FAN OPERATION 33 EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY 34 FORMALDEHYDE 34 CONDENSATION AND MOLD 35 SLIDE OUT SYSTEMS 35 SLIDE OUT MANUALS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 35 SLIDE OUT KI...

Page 5: ...nspection to repair or replace any defective parts to correct defects in workmanship which 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...

Page 6: ...such as but not limited to loss of time commercial loss loss of use towing charges lodging food phone calls inconvenience bus or plane fares rental charges or storage fees Any defects 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 b...

Page 7: ...LLOWS AND THE PROVISIONS HEREOF PROVIDING THAT THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION FOR ANY CLAIMS WHATSOEVER SHALL BE IN THE COURTS IN THE STATE OF MANUFACTURE AND THAT THE APPLICABLE LAW SHALL BE THE LAW OF THE STATE OF MANUFACTURE WARRANTY SERVICE 1 Warranty service under your Limited Warranty is to be performed by your authorized Gulf Stream dealer from whom you purchased your unit or by an authorized s...

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: ... BELT USAGE All seats designated for occupancy during travel are equipped with seatbelts for the protection and safety of passengers Rear facing seats as used in the dining area as well as those seats labeled Not for occupancy while vehicle is in motion are not equipped with seatbelts and should not be occupied while the vehicle is in motion NOTE MANY STATES HAVE PASSED LAWS THAT REQUIRE SEATBELTS...

Page 10: ...high concentrations in exhaust from gas burning engines A water heater or furnace operating improperly 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 en...

Page 11: ...compartments While the chassis and motor home is designed to sustain a certain amount of side to side or front to rear weight differences too much cargo placed at the rear or on either side will have an effect on vehicle handling The number of passengers and placement of cargo will affect the amount of water and cargo that you can carry The passenger capacity will vary depending on whether the veh...

Page 12: ... It will help you locate where specific items are stored and will help speed the loading process Store emergency items in a readily accessible location Include tools first aid kit rain gear flashlight highway warning devices and an electric cord or light The difference between the empty weight and the weight of the motor home in traveling configuration is your usable load If the loaded weight of y...

Page 13: ... is affected by weight placement Some owner s may wish to enhance vehicle handling by the addition of shocks upgraded anti sway bars air suspensions steering stabilizers etc These items are user preference items and are not necessary for the safe operation of this vehicle as equipped by Gulf Stream Vehicle handling is also greatly affected by proper tire air pressure One or more tires low on air m...

Page 14: ...the motorcycle weighs 300 pounds it acts on the RV rear axle as though it weighs 540 pounds Two hundred forty pounds is also taken off the front axle Thus you can see why the addition of any rack or component to the rear of the vehicle will have an adverse affect on the driving characteristics AIR BAG AND SUSPENSION MODIFICATION WARNING GULF STREAM COACH INC DOES NOT APPROVE THE USE OF AFTER MARKE...

Page 15: ...ation at GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating NOT at GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating Towing capacity may vary by chassis model floor plan options and loading of vehicle This may result is a towing capacity which is less than the maximum capacity of the hitch Do not exceed the vehicle s GCWR or the hitch rating A separate functioning brake system is required for any towed vehicle or trailer weighting...

Page 16: ...ximum rating of 90 psi cold you can inflate the tire to 96 psi after being driven on Under inflation generates excessive heat a tire s worst enemy increases tread wear in the shoulder area and reduces your vehicle s fuel economy Never mix radial bias belted or bias type tires Never mix brands This can adversely affect vehicle handling and stability Use only the tire size that is listed on the Safe...

Page 17: ...ps and rises in pavement Be extremely cautious when entering and leaving the main roadway drives parking lots side roads etc Become familiar with the rear overhang characteristics of your individual unit This will help you avoid damage to the undercarriage behind the rear axle The nature of your unit is such that you will not be able to access as many areas as easily as you would in a car WARM WEA...

Page 18: ...eel movement when braking While depressing the brake pedal if wheel movement stops while the speedometer still shows that the vehicle is moving the Anti Lock brake system literally pumps your brakes hundreds of times per second to allow proper braking A spinning braking wheel will stop your vehicle quicker time and distance than a skidding wheel Manually pumping your brakes in this situation will ...

Page 19: ... AWAY FROM ANY STEAM ESCAPING FROM SPLIT HOSES FAILED GASKETS OR LOOSE CLAMPS WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS COOLED THEN ATTEND TO THE PROBLEM UNUSED DASHBOARD SWITCH LOCATIONS As a result of the optional equipment available on our extensive line of vehicles each unit is somewhat different than other units built with the same standard dashboard Therefore on some RV models certain dashboard switch locations ...

Page 20: ...art If your vehicle has this optional feature you will find the switch marked Emergency Start and it will be located on the dash or above the driver s side entry door on class C models To utilize the Emergency Start Switch make sure your coach or house batteries are fully charged and if possible start the generator or plug the coach into shore power Then depress and hold the Emergency Start Switch...

Page 21: ...back a button on steering column Parking turn signal lights flash on and off Use when stopped for emergency on roadside Some states have laws against driving with warning flashers on EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE Activated by pushing down with foot the lever that is located on the left side of the steering column on gas models On some diesel models pulling out on the yellow air brake knob activates the ...

Page 22: ...r draw over the 30 amp mark causing a circuit break You may be asking yourself Why then did Gulf Stream install two a c s if I can only use only one at a time This is done so that you can direct more cold air to the front or rear of the vehicle if you desire Plus usually they both can be operated while using your generator 30 amp service is the most common electrical service in the RV industry and...

Page 23: ...ower converter will be located either under the side of the rear bed under the refrigerator or at the base of a cabinet FIG 6 The circuits in the vehicle are protected by circuit breakers and fuses Locate the converter and see where the fuses are located If you blow a fuse turn off the appliance Unplug the fuse Check the fuse for breakage and replace it with a new fuse of the proper rating If the ...

Page 24: ...before recharge will result in much longer battery life To find out how long your batteries will last when using various equipment in your coach research the amperage of the items in use and use that number to gauge what size amp hour battery you think you need Keep in mind that you should recharge your batteries when they are 50 discharged so only half of the amp hour rating is actually used Comp...

Page 25: ... on the wall near the stove The monitor panel will give you information including How much potable fresh water remains How full your black sewage tank is How full your gray waste water tank is How much LP gas is in your LP tank How much charge your chassis and house battery have The monitor panel can give a false reading on the waste tank black and grey levels if those tanks have not been properly...

Page 26: ... gas problems The LP gas tank should always be filled by an authorized LP supplier NOTE YOUR UNIT S MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED LP GAS APPLIANCES AND SYSTEMS CAUTIONS READ LP GAS PRECAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THEM AND MAKE SURE YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY IS COMPLETELY AWARE OF THE SAFETY ASPECTS ...

Page 27: ...nections with two 2 open end wrenches until the bubbles stop If this does not take care of the leak contact your gas dealer DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN FIG 12 FIG 12 LP GAS SYSTEM TYPICAL REGULATOR PRESSURE Have the gas regulator checked at the beginning of each season and whenever a problem occurs Proper line pressure is 11 inches of water column Your RV dealer or gas supplier can perform this needed chec...

Page 28: ... the CITY WATER INLET DOOR and connect a hose to a city pressurized water faucet and to the vehicle s CITY WATER INLET Some models have a separate water fill for the FRESH WATER TANK Others have a selector switch to select either LOCAL SUPPLY or FRESH WATER TANK To use CITY WATER make sure the selector is set to LOCAL SUPPLY The fresh water tank and water pump are by passed when the city water hoo...

Page 29: ...or a period of time or one that may have become contaminated This procedure is also recommended before long periods of storage such as over the winter 1 Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 gallon of water and cup of household bleach sodium hypochlorite solution With tank empty pour chlorine solution into the tank use 1 gallon solution for each 15 gallons of tank capacity This procedure will result...

Page 30: ...fic valve use the provided key and turn the lever until it is lined up with the indicated arrows left right To shut off water supply to a specific line turn the key turn in either direction up down Note that both the hot and cold lines must be turned off for removal of plumbing fixtures WINTERIZING BYPASS ON WATER MANIFOLD The water manifold is designed to also act as a bypass for the water heater...

Page 31: ...han a couple of days will ensure some sort of build up on the monitor probes in the side of the tank and future monitor reading problems even if this is the first time you have used your RV One way to help flush them out is to drain them at the campground then fill each tank half full of water for the trip home The constant agitation while driving home usually does a good job of cleaning the tanks...

Page 32: ...n onto the ground below the RV 4 OPEN the WATER HEATER drain valve located at the bottom of the heater or remove plug Let the water drain out OPEN the heater SAFETY VALVE 5 Flush the toilet 6 After each faucet has been opened drained and closed CLOSE the WATER LINE DRAIN VALVES 7 Drain the WASTE WATER HOLDING TANK 8 Double check that ALL WATER has been drained 9 Secure all protective caps includin...

Page 33: ...d open a window slightly Your owner s packet contains owner s manuals for the oven and range Read these over carefully to become familiar with the safe operation of these appliances MICROWAVE The optional microwave is no different than that found in your home It relies on 110 volt power for operation and should never be used while driving down the road Read over the microwave oven s owner s manual...

Page 34: ... starting out at 100 degrees this cooling could take several hours before it reaches your desired temperature Therefore if you know the weather will be hot turn your air conditioner on early The two most common complaints with roof air conditioners are they won t turn on at all or when they do turn on they won t put out cold air Obviously if the unit won t turn on you may have a problem with somet...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...OLUTELY IMPERATIVE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED TO AVOID DETERIORATION OF MATERIALS AND THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF MOLD OR BACTERIA MOLD AND BACTERIA ARE ALWAYS PRESENT IN A HABITAT WARNING DO NOT USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEATING IN ADDITION TO THE TOXIC FUMES AND OXYGEN DEPLETION OPEN FLAMES ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR INCREASING CONDENSATION AND THE POSSIBILITY OF MOLD SLIDE OUT SY...

Page 37: ...RRIDE The slide out has a safety override installed to prevent operation while the ignition switch is on Make sure the ignition switch to the motor home is off before troubleshooting any slide out problems such as non operation LEVELING JACKS WARNING NEVER USE ANY LEVELING JACK SYSTEM AS A LIFT FOR CHANGING TIRES OR ACCESS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FAILURE OF THE LEVELING JACK SYSTEM WHILE A...

Page 38: ...dually spreads out up to an hour after it is applied Before this type of sealant is applied it may be necessary to remove all sealant in the questionable area as this will ensure that the new sealant will get a good seal when applied Due to the fact that this sealant tries to settle after it is applied it is not recommended for application in areas that travel over the edge of the roof In these ar...

Page 39: ...ompletely sealed from the elements Therefore whenever the recreational vehicle is exposed to salt spray the generator should also be cleaned 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 maint...

Page 40: ...p OFF Fresh water tank level Waste water tank levels Toilet operational Furnace OFF LP Gas System checked Cooktop Cover CLOSED Drawers Closets Windows CLOSED START ENGINE CHECK GAUGES Horn Radio Seat adjustments Mirror adjustments Dashboard lights PRE TRIP CHECK LIST CAMPSITE FOLLOW THE ABOVE CHECK LIST WITH THESE ADDED POINTS EXTERIOR Disconnect all shore lines Remove wheel chocks City water elec...

Page 41: ... SEWER 29 DRAINAGE P TRAPS 29 DRIVER CONTROLS 17 DRIVING TECHNIQUES 16 E EFFECTS OF LONG TERM OCCUPANCY 34 ELECTRICAL 20 EMERGENCY TOWING OF MOTOR HOME 16 EMERGENECY START SWITCH 19 EMPTYING HOLDING TANKS 30 EXTENSION CORDS F FANTASTIC FAN OPERATION 33 FEDERAL WEIGHT DEFINITIONS 6 FILLING THE LP TANK 26 FIRE SAFETY 9 FORMALDEHYDE 34 FRESH WATER 27 FURNACE 33 G GAS LINE CHECK LP 26 GAS TANK AND REG...

Page 42: ...35 SLIDE OUT WEATHER SEALS 36 SMOKE DETECTOR 9 STARTING AND VEHICLE WARM UP 18 T TELEVISION 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 17 TIRE AIR PRESSURE 15 43 TIRE INFLATION TABLES 43 TIRE LOAD RATINGS 15 43 TIRE MAINTENANCE 15 TIRE MARKINGS 14 TIRES 14 TRAILER TOWING 14 TURBO DIESEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19 TV ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS 24 U V VEHICLE LOADING 10 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 37 VEHICLE TOWING 14...

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Page 44: ...43 TIRE INFLATION TABLE SAMPLES These tables are provided only as a reference Check your chassis manual for proper tire inflation on your particular motor home ...

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