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Table of Contents Carbon Monoxide DetectOlIAlarm ... 05-18 Emergency Towing ... 05-18 Attaching Accessories to Your Motor Home ...

Storage 19. Pour one cup of antifreeze solution down each drain. 20. Install all protective caps: Water tank fill City water inlet cap Waste tank dra

13. Operate all faucets and fixtures in the fresh water system. Check for leaks at all joints and fittings. Repair if necessary making sure the water

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AC Inverter - An electronic device that changes 12-volt DC energy from the batteries to 120-volt 60-cycle, AC energy to operate microwave ovens, TVs,

Glossary GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - Is the maximum pennissible weight of this fully loaded motor horne. The GVWR is equal to or greater than

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Table of Contents Generator (If Equipped) ... 08-5 Satellite Dish Antenna (If Equipped) ... 10-5 Generator Fuel Supply ... 0

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR/THREE YEAR WARRANTY For Motor Homes Manufactured by subsidiaries of Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc., sold in the United States and Canada

Warranty WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY This warranty does not cover: 1. The automotive chassis system (including the chassis and drive train),

The particle board, hardwood plywood, or pan-eling used in your motor home are made with urea-formaldehyde resin. The companies that supply us with th

Important Notices AI WARNING I It is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort heating. Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe opera

AMERICAN COACH SPECIFIC INFORMATION ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS, CIRCUIT FUSE PANELS AND BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH LOCATIONS American Heritage (

American Coach Specific Information American Tradition (All Models) • Chassis 12-Volt Fuse Front Panel ... In the en

American Coach Specific Information TOWED VEHICLE WIRING Your motor home is equipped with an electrical connector, from here on referred to as a hitch

c T--~ w $: o o D TO FT. WAYNE, IN t BACK 40 RESTAURANT WAL-MART PATTERSON STREET K-MART SUPER-8 MOTEL TO BERNE, IN '" MAP OF FLEETWOOD&apo

American Coach Specific Information HERITAGE DRIVER'S CONTROLS 38 6 Il" 39 40 41 58 59 53 60 61 52 62 51 03-4

American Coach Specific Information 68 69 65 Instrument Panels 1. Hazard Indicator Light 29. Check Engine Indicator Warning 52. Leveler Control Pan

American Coach Specific Information EAGLE, DREAM AND TRADITION DRIVER'S CONTROLS 53 52 55 Shifter Selector (Side-Pod) 03-6 54 -VIP MODULAR RV SM

American Coach Specific Information Instrument Panels 31. ABS Systems Warning Indicator Light 1. Air Vents 32. Antenna Up Warning Indicator Light 2.

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Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-style and the growing family of motor home owners. We sincerely thank you for choosing a Fleetwood motor home

Introduction Because of the continuous program of prodnct change conducted by Fleetwood, it is possible that recent product changes may not be include

3. We sincerely believe that your dealer and the factory representative will be able to solve any problem which might arise. If their combined efforts

IR'IItroduci ioR'll INSPECT AND MAINTAIN Follow a consistent schedule of inspection and maintenance for your motor home. Your contin-uing sa

(Example) FEDERAL CERTIFICATION TAG MFD BY: DATE MFD: INC VEH MFD BY: DATE OF VEH MFD: GVWR: KGS ( LBS) FRONTGAWR: KGS ( LBS) WITH: RIMS TIRES AT: KPA

AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION The association of AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN DREAM, AMERICAN TRADITION, AMERICAN HERITAGE and LIMITED Motorcoach Owners WELC

Introduction WARNINGS, TERMS AND CONCEPTS FOR SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR MOTOR HOME Vehicle Crash Like any other vehicle you may drive, your motor home ca

• You CANNOT increase the towed weight limit by changing the size of your hitch. • Properly load what you tow to avoid a vehicle crash. • Do not at

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MOTOR HOME LOADING Responsibility for Proper Loading As the operator of this motor home, you are respon-sible for its proper and safe loading. This s

On The Road Towing a Vehicle or Trailer ("Towed Load or Towed Unit") .II NOTE I Some states and provinces require brakes and safety chains

01'11 The Road Weight-Distributing Hitch Head Assembly Receiver Tube I 1-) Chain Loop Chain Bracket Typical Hitch System Components The equipment

On The Road The table on the previous page outlines the hitch head assembly combinations and the resulting maximum towed loads that are available to y

Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load Distribution .(1 NOTE I Cargo Carrying Capacities (CCC) of your motor home are specified on a label affixed to t

On The Road To calculate the opposite side of the vehicle wheel position weight, subtract this side's weights from the weights recorded in steps

On The Road WEIGHING YOUR MOTOR HOME To Obtain Individual Wheel Positions Weights: STEP1S STEP 3S 1 : 1 31 I: 1 ] One Side One Side Scale Weight Ibs.

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On The Road WARNING Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not originally equipped by the manufacturer to carry addi-tional equipm

Air Pressure The most important factor in maximizing the life of your tires is maintaining proper inflation. Driving on a tire that does not have the

On The Road dual, you might also spot it with a visual inspec-tion. However, if it is an inside rear dual, the chances of spotting it without an air p

WARNING Make sure that you and your passengers, including pregnant women, wear safety belts, Be sure that lap belts fit snugly and as low as

On The Road for these children. Check your local and state laws for specific requirements. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehi-cle that ha

motor home is heavily loaded, or the grade is steep, preselection of a lower gear prior to the grade may be desirable. Gear preselection means the sel

On The Road • Avoid driving your vehicle through 01' over combustible materials such as leaves, grass, vegetation 01' stubble high enough

CAUTION Don't use the Night Vision System to replace your nor-mal view of the road ahead. It can't tell you how far away things are. It sens

On The Road MC 1000TRIP COMPUTER (If Equipped) The trip information system constantly monitors and records various engine and operating data necessary

charges and the resulting spark ignites gasoline vapors around the fill spout. A simple precaution to help avoid this potential problem is to stay n

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AMERICAN COACH ASSOCIATION "The Association for AMERICAN EAGLE, AMERICAN DREAM, AMERICAN TRADITION, AMERICAN HERITAGE

On The Road WARNING Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tailpipes, or exhaust ports, or situate the vehicle in a place where the exhaust

Spartan Motors chassis assistance: 1-800-543-4334 CAUTION The air brake system and air suspension system may require recharging with air before to

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LIVING WITH YOUR MOTOR HOME HYDRAULIC LEVELING SYSTEM (If Equipped) Controls for the leveling system are located in the driver's compartment. A d

Living With Your Motor Home WARNING Do not operate the pneumatic stepwell cover while anyone is positioned in the stepwell. A person stand-ing in

• Pull the red handle and remove the screen, or; • Lift the red latch to release the window. Slide it completely through the slot so the window swin

Living With Your Motor Home in mid-travel by moving it back to the straight down position. Re-attach the retainers when traveling. To adjust the angl

CAUTION Never attempt to move your motor home with the slide-out room(s) extended. Damage can occur to the slide-out or motor home. CAUTION In c

Living With Your Motor Home To restore the sleeper sofa: 1. Lift the front edge of the bedframe up and rotate it back. 2. Lift the middle section of

depressed. If the tank is full, all lights will be on. Lights are sequential, and indicate levels in approximately 113 or I14-tank increments dependi

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Living With Your Motor Home Here are some frequently asked questions about condensation and some answers that will help you understand more about your

Reduce moisture released illto the air and increase ventilation To reduce moisture released inside the RV.· I. Run the vent fan when cooking and the b

Living With Your Motor Home interior air. While use of a dehumidifier is not a "cure-all," and ventilation, storm windows, and moisture redu

• Never smoke in bed or leave cigars/ciga-rettes unattended. • Keep candles or any open flames away from curtains/fabrics/walls and ceiling. • Keep

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PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS The plumbing systems in your motor home are constmcted of durable thermoplastic materials. Holding tanks and piping

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks CAUTION Overfilling the fresh water tank from a pressurized source may cause damage to the water system. M

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks improper winterization, and poor battery main-tenance, Most water system problems can be avoided by conscientious m

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Drinking Water Filter System (If Equipped) The water filter helps provide consistent drink-ing water quality. The f

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks Whenever possible, drain the holding tanks before traveling. Waste water and sewage in the holding tanks reduce the

American Coach Chapter of FMCA The Family Motor Coach Association Congratulations on your choice of an American Coach Product. We are confident that y

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks 3. Turn off water supply to garden hose. 4. Remove hose from black tank flush inlet connection and store hose. S.

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks • Use a special holding tank deodorant chem-ical approved for septic tank systems in the black water holding tank.

Plumbing Systems and Holding Tanks N/CABlE TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS ELECTRIC CORD STORAGE BYPASS VALVE HOT & COLD VALVES FOR OUTDOOR SHOWER DRAIN CO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Your motor home is equipped with three electri-cal systems: the chassis 12-volt system the Fleetwood 12-volt house system the 120-v

Electrical Systems Battery Disconnect (If Equipped) Some accessories or equipment such as clocks, radios or the refrigerator may draw small amounts of

you drive, and while you are connected to 120-volt AC power thwugh the converter/ charger circuit. • Do not break live circuits at the terminals of t

Electrical Systems 120-VOLT SYSTEM This system provides grounded 120-volt AC electrical service for appliances such as air con-ditioners, TV, microwav

3. If the RESET button does not pop out when the test button is pushed, a loss of ground fault protection is indicated. Do not use any electrical outl

Electrical Systems Generator Operating Safety Precautions Read and understand the generator operating, maintenance and safety instruction furnished in

Generator Slide-Out (If Equipped) The generator may be mounted on a slide-out cradle. WARNING Keep all obstacles and body parts clear of the gener-ato

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Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas is available from an approved storage container to operate your range, oven, furnace and water heater, and as an alternat

LP Gas System AlWARNING 7. Turn off LP gas main valve before filling LP gas container or entering an LP gas bulk plant or motor fuel ser

WARNING Do not fill LP gas containers to more than 80% capac-ity. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled gas flow which can cause fire and explosio

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The appliances installed in your motor home are tested and listed, and comply with standards established by these organizations. All appliances are co

Appliances the registers or the return air to the furnace. Storage under cabinets should be done carefully so as to not crush or damage any furnace du

3. Slide new filter into filter box. Be sure air flow arrows point downward. 4. Turn retainers to secure filter. AQUA-HOT MOTORCOACH HEATING SYSTEM

Appliances tive maintenance requirements. Remember that air conditioners use a large portion of your available electric power. See the Elech-ical Syst

WARNING Do not raise antenna near overhead electric wires as contact may cause serious injury. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA (If Equipped) The roof-mounted s

TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ... 01-1 Cargo Can}'ing Capacity Label ... 05-4 Coverage Provided ... 01

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• Your motor home has been designed to provide you with many years of use with a minimum amount of maintenance. This section will famil-iarize you wit

Maintenance Exterior Graphics Care The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the exterior sutfaces of your motor home require little maintenance an

The adhesives and sealants used in the construc-tion of your motor home were developed to remain waterproof under sustained effects of weather and vib

Maintenance material. Simply spray or apply the solution to the spot and blot with a clean dry rag or paper towel. Aggressive scrubbing may damage the

WARNING When installing the engine cover, be sure the cover is fully seated on the gasket seal and secured by the clamps. Do not allow insulation

Maintenance MAINTENANCE GUIDELINE For your convenience, a maintenance guideline is presented. Options and accessories usually have their own owner/use

STORAGE CHECKLISTS The following checklists will help you perform the steps necessary to prepare your motor home for storage. Use the checklist that a

Storage Long-Term Storage (Over 60 Days) 1. Perform all steps as required for short-term storage. 2. Run chassis engine to normal operating temperatu

3. Winterize the LP gas system. Your LP gas dealer or service station will perform this for you. 4. Winterize all appliances as outlined in the indivi