Fleetwood EXPEDITION User manual

Driven

Explore

EXPEDITI@N°

2005

owner's

manual

~FLEETWoc.)D.

Driven

Explore

EXPEDITI~N·

this publication may be reproduced or

transmitted

any form or

any

means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or

any

information

storage

retrieval

system without

written

permission

from

Fleetwood

Enterprises,

Inc.

IMPORTANT -PLEASE READ: Product information, photography and illustrations included

this manual were

accurate as possible at the time

publication. Materials, design, and specifications are subject

change without

notice.

Fleetwood

has

designed

its

recreational

vehicles

for

variety

customer

uses.

Each

vehicle

features

optimal

seating, sleeping, storage, and fluid capacities. The user is responsible for selecting the proper combination

loads

(i.e. occupants, equipment, fluids, cargo, etc.)

ensure that the vehicle's weight capacities are not exceeded.

Manufacturing subsidiaries

Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. build the following motor homes, travel trailers

and

truck

campers:

Pace

Anow

• Southwind • Storm· Bounder· Bounder

Diesel·

Discovery· Excursion· Providence· Flair· Fiesta·

TelTa

• Tioga

Jamboree· American

Eagle·

American Heritage· Ametican Tradition· Expedition. Revolution. Pioneer. Prowler·

TelTY

•

Wilderness· Mallard·

Park

Trailer· Pride· Triumph· Elkhorn·

Gearbox

INTRODUCTION

..........•.•..•

•.•

01·1

Inspect and Maintain

...................

01-2

Planning and Preparation

................

01-2

Owner's Information Package

............

01-2

Chassis and Vehicle Identification

.........

01-2

Suspension Alignment and Tire Balance

....

01-3

After-Market Steering Aid Devices

........

01-3

Warnings, Terms and Concepts for

Safe Operation

Your Motor Home

....

01-4

Event Data Recording Device

(If Equipped)

.......................

01-S

WARRANTY

..•.....•....•....•.....•.

02-1

Coverage Provided

....................

02-1

Owner's Obligations

...................

02-1

Dealer's Obligations

...................

02-1

When the Dealer Does Not

Resolve the Problem

.................

02-1

Manufacturer's Obligations

..............

02-1

What is Not Covered by This Warranty

....

02-2

Warranties

...........................

02-3

Warranty Service

......................

02-4

Reporting Safety Defects

................

02-4

IMPORTANT

NOTICES

................

03-1

EXPEDITION

INFORMATION

•....•....

04-1

Lamps and Bulbs

......................

04-1

Driver's Controls

......................

04-2

THE

ROAD

....................•...

05-1

Motor Home Loading

..................

OS-I

Responsibility

for

Proper Loading

......

0S-1

Some Definitions First

................

OS-I

Towing a Vehicle

Trailer .

...........

OS-2

Cargo Carrying Capacity

Label

.......

0S-4

Cargo Carrying Capacity and Load

Distribution

......................

OS-S

How

Weigh

Your

Laaded Motor Home ..

OS-S

Dangers

Overloading

.............

,OS-7

Loading Tips

.......................

OS-7

TABLE

CONTENTS

Tires

................................

OS-8

Tire

Inflation

.......................

OS-8

Air

Pressure

........................

OS-9

Underinflation

......................

OS-9

Air

Pressure Check .

.................

OS-9

Tire Replacement .

..................

0S-1O

You

Get a Flat

Tire

...............

0S-1O

Changing a Flat

Tire

...............

0S-1O

Seats, Seat Belts and Air Bags

(If Equipped)

......................

0S-1O

Air

Bag Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS)

....................

OS-Il

Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts

...

OS-Il

Safety Belt Maintenance

.............

OS-11

Safety Restraints

for

Children .

........

OS-Il

Safety

Beltsfor

Children .

.........

" .OS-12

Child Seat Tethers

..................

OS-12

Driving and Vehicle Control

............

0S-13

Engine and Transmission

...............

OS-13

Engine Operation

.....................

0S-13

Normal Starting Procedure .

..........

0S-13

Engine Block Heater .

...............

OS-14

Normal Shut Down Procedure

........

OS-14

Transmission Operation

................

OS-IS

Gear Selector .

.....................

0S-IS

Check Trans .

......................

OS-IS

.Compression Brake .

................

0S-IS

Air Brakes

..........................

OS-16

System Components .

................

OS-16

Using

Air

Brakes

...................

0S-17

Stopping Distance

..................

OS-17

Braking on Downgrades .

............

OS-18

Parking Brake

.....................

OS-18

Using the Engine to.Slow the

Motor Home .

....................

OS-18

Air Suspension System

.................

OS-18

. Maneuvering in Traffic

................

OS-19

Rear View Video Monitor

(If

Equipped)

...

OS-20

Body Undercoating

.......

;

...........

05-20

Fuel and Fuel Systems

.................

OS-20

. Fuel Types and Driveability Issues .

....

OS-21

00-1

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Table

Contents

API Refueling Advisory

...............

05-21

Engine Fan

..........................

05-21

Exhaust System Heat

..................

05-21

Engine Temperature Gauges

............

05-21

Carbon Monoxide Safety Precautions

.....

05-22

Carbon Monoxide Detector/Alarm

.....

05-22

Emergency Towing

...................

05-22

LIVING

WITH

YOUR

MOTOR

HOME

.••

06-1

Hydraulic Leveling System (If Equipped)

06-1

Air Dump System

.....................

06-1

Power Entry Step (If Equipped)

..........

06-1

Entry and Screen Doors

.................

06-2

Patio Awning (If Equipped)

..............

06-2

Windows

............................

06-2

Emergency Exit Window(s)

............

06-2

Remote Mirror Control

(If

Equipped)

......

06-2

Sun Visors (IfEquipped)

................

06-2

Power Sun Visors

(If

Equipped)

........

06-3

Window Shades

(If

Equipped)

...........

06-3

Day/Night Shades

(If

Equipped)

........

06-3

Mini-Blinds (If Equipped)

...............

06-3

Storage

..............................

06-3

Exterior Compartments .

..............

06-3

Interior Storage

.....................

06-4

Slide-Out Rooms

(If

Equipped)

..........

06-4

Interior and Furnishings

................

06-5

Dinette Conversion (with Built-in Table)

06-5

Dinette Conversion

(with Free-Standing Table)

..........

06-5

Sofa Conversion

(If

Equipped)

.........

06-5

Sleeper Sofa Conversion

(If

Equipped)

...

06-5

Free-Standing Furniture

(If

Equipped)

...

06-5

Folding Doors/Privacy Curtain

Dividers

.........................

06-6

Interior Lighting

....................

06-6

Overhead Vents

.......................

06-6

Folding Chairs

(If

Equipped)

..........

06-6

Monitor Panel

........................

06-6

Effects

Permanent Occupancy

.........

06-7

Condensation

and

How to Control It

....

06-7

00-2

.-.-

,------

Dripping Ceiling Vents

...............

06-9

Important Information

..................

06-9

What the

Owner Can Do .

.........

06-10

Fire Safety

..........................

06-10

Fire Safety Precautions

..............

06-11

Smoke Detector/Alarm .

..............

06-12

PLUMBING

SYSTEMS

AND

HOLDING

TANKS

.•.......•.••..

07-1

Fresh Water System

....................

07-1

External Fresh Water Hookup .

.........

07-1

Filling the On-Board Water Tank

.......

07-1

Draining the Fresh Water Tank .

........

07-2

Water Pump .

.......................

07-2

Water Pump Filter .

..................

07-2

Low Point Drains .

...................

07-3

Troubleshooting the Fresh Water System

07-3

Leaks .

............................

07-3

Sanitizing the Fresh Water System .

......

07-3

Exterior Shower

(If

Equipped)

.........

07-4

Drinking Water Filter System

..........

07-4

Waste Water System

...................

07-4

Toilet

.............................

07-4

Draining the Holding Tanks

...........

07-5

Black Tank Flush System

(If

Equipped)

07-6

Holding Tank Care

..................

07-6

Cold Weather Usage

.................

07-7

ELECTRICAL

SySTEMS

...••..........

08-1

Chassis 12-Volt Electrical System

.........

08-1

Chassis Bulbs

and

Fuses .

.............

08-1

Fleetwood 12-Volt House and Automotive

System

............................

08-1

Batteries .

..........................

08-1

Battery Disconnect

..................

08-1

Battery Inspection

and

Care .

..........

08-2

Battery Charging .

...................

08-2

. Solar Panel

(If

Equipped)

.............

08-3

Selecting a Replacement Battery .

.......

08-3

Auxiliary Start System

...............

08-3

120-Volt System

......................

08-3

Power Inverter .

.....................

08-4

Power Converter

....................

08-4

Table

Contents

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

08-4 Microwave Oven

(If

Equipped)

..........

.10-4

Generator .

.........................

08-5 Washer/Dryer-Ready Option

.............

10-4

Diesel Generator Fuel Supply .

.........

08-5

Generator Operations

................

08-5 Miscellaneous Appliances

...............

10-4

Generator Operating Safety Precautions

08-5

MAINTENANCE

•.......•........••....

11-1

Energy Management System -50 AMP

.08-6 Exterior

.............................

11-1

Electrical Wiring Diagrams

..............

08-7 Stains

.............................

11-1

Motor Home Fuses and Circuit Breakers

...

08-7 Exterior Graphics Care .

..............

11-2

Windows, Doors, Vents

and

Locks .

......

11-2

LP GAS

SYSTEM

......................

09-1 TPO Roof System

.....................

11-2

Remote LP Gas Tank Fill

...............

09-1 Cleaning .

..........................

11-2

Gas Safety Precautions

..............

09-1 Care .

.............................

11-2

System Components

...................

09-2 Sealant Renewal

....................

11-2

Hoses .

............................

09-2 Door, Window,

Roof

Component

Gas Regulator .

..................

09-2

and

Molding Resealing

.............

t-3

Using LP Gas System at Low Acrylic Assist Handles

(If

Equipped)

.....

.11-3

Temperatures

.................

09-3 Interior

.............................

.11-3

Filling LP Gas Tanks

...................

09-3

Gas System Check

..................

09-3

Gas Leak Detector/Alarm

............

09-3

Lighting

Gas Appliances

.............

09-4

Accessory

Gas Supply

(If

Equipped)

09-4

Fabrics .

...........................

11-3

Solid Surface

Top

Care

(If

Equipped)

....

11-4

Laminate

Top

Care

(If

Equipped)

.......

11-4

Walls

and

Ceiling Panels

..............

11-4

Attaching Accessories to Your

Motor Home .

.....................

11-4

APPLIANCES

..................•......

10-1

Water Heater

........................

0-1

Water Heater Bypass Valve

..........

10-1

Refrigerator

..........................

10-1

Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall .

........

11-4

Floors and Carpeting

................

11-4

Wood Floor

(If

Equipped)

.............

11-5

Engine Access

......................

11-5

Exterior Sealants

......................

11-5

Furnace

............................

.10-1 Generator Filters

......................

11-5

Range

...............................

10-2

Range Exhaust Hood

..................

.10-2 Trailer Hitch Connector Wiring

...........

11-5

Maintenance Guideline

................

.11-6

Heat Pump(s) (If Equipped)

............

.10-2

Air Conditioner(s) (IfEquipped)

.........

.10-2

STORAGE

..........•........•........

12-1

Additional 12-Volt Equipment

..........

.10-3 Storage Checklists

....................

.12-1

Video Equipment

......................

10-3

Video Switcher (IfEquipped)

...........

.10-3

Video Control Center

...................

10-3

Short-Term Storage (Less than 60 days)

12-1

Lang-Term Storage (Over 60 days)

.....

12-2

Winterization

........................

.12-2

TV Antenna (If Equipped)

...............

10-3

Antenna Operating Instructions

........

10-3

Satellite Dish Antenna (IfEquipped)

......

10-4

Water System Winterizing

.............

12-3

Reactivating the Motor Home

After Storage

......................

.12-4

Telephone Jack

......................

0-4

GLOSSARY

...............•........•..

13-1

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Welcome to the recreational vehicle life-styIe

and the growing family

motor home owners.

We sincerely thank you for choosing a

Fleetwood motor home!

NOTE l

This

manual describes many features

your RV and

includes some instructions for its safe

use.

This man-

ual,

includingphotographs andillustrations,

a gen-

eral nature only. Some equipment

and

features

described

shown

this manual may be optional or

because

the continuous program

product change

conductedbyFleetwood, it

possible thatrecentprod-

uct changes maynot be included.

NOTE l

Throughout this manual the term "RV" represents a

"Recreational Vehicle" as defined

the NFPA

11921ANSI A119.2 code. This includes motorhomes,

fifth wheel trailers, travel trailers, camping trailers,

recreational park trailers,

and

truck campers.

Your motor home has been designed to provide

you with years

carefree, pleasant traveling

and vacationing.

conforms with, or exceeds,

applicable American National Standards

Institute (ANSI), National Fire Protection

Association (NFPA), Canadian Standards

Association (CSA) (units built for Canada only),

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

(FMVSS), Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) and California

Air

Resources Board

(CARB) regulations. The seal attached

just

out-

side the entry door indicates compliance with

ANSI

CSA standards.

Like all equipment, your motor home will require

care and regular maintenance in order to deliver

maximum value and performance. The dealer will

give you basic operating and maintenance instruc-

tions. However, supplement this by reading all

instructional material(s) furnished with the motor

home in the Owner's Information Package and

the motor home Chassis Operator's/

Owner's Guide/Manual. This information out-

lines important areas

operation and mainte-

nance for you to follow for safe, trouble-free serv-

INTRODUCTION

ice from your motor home. Study these materials

carefully. A good working knowledge

your

motor home and how to care for it will help you

enjoy many miles and years

recreational living.

Please pay close attention to these statements

while you read this Owner's Manual.

In this manual, statements preceded by the fol-

lowing words are

special significance:

WARNING

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,

not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury.

CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which,

not avoided, may result in damage to

the component or vehicle.

.1'1

NOTE

indicates points

particular interest for more

efficient and convenient operation.

you have any questions regarding operation,

maintenance, or service, please contact your

dealer immediately so he can assist you. Your

dealer's Service or Sales Department will handle

any normal problems which might occur.

Some equipment and features described or

shown in this manual may be optional or not

available on some models.

Because

the continuous program

product

improvement conducted by Fleetwood, it is pos-

sible that recent product changes may not be

included in this manual. Specifications may

change without notice. Product information,

illustrations and photography included in this

01-1

Introduction

Owner's Manual were

accurate as possible at

the time

publication, and are representative

function and

mayor

may not be specific in their

depiction

actual equipment, fabrics, interior

or exterior decor or design options as installed

in your recreational vehicle.

The instructions included in this manual are

intended as a guide, and in no respect extend the

responsibilities

the manufacturing subsidiary,

parent company or affiliates beyond the standard

written warranty as presented in this manual.

Fleetwood has designed its recreational vehicles

to provide a variety

uses for its customers.

Each vehicle features optimal seating, sleeping,

storage and fluid capacities. The user is respon-

sible for selecting the proper combination

loads to ensure that the recreational vehicle's

capacities are not exceeded.

INSPECT AND MAINTAIN

Follow a consistent schedule

inspection and

maintenance for your motor home. Your contin-

uing safety and comfort depend on it. This man-

ual includes a section outlining maintenance

intervals.

you follow the maintenance guide-

lines, you will minimize the possibility

fail-

ure

any important system or part

your

motor home.

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Each year millions

Americans embark on

trips using some type

recreational vehicle.

Proper planning

your trip will ensure a pleas-

urable experience. A thorough knowledge

your

is important

you are going to get the

most out

the convenience and safety items

built into your motor home. Be

familiar with

you are with your personal car or truck.

you have trouble or have questions, please con-

sult your dealer.

01-2

OWNER'S INFORMATION PACKAGE

This package contains valuable documents about

your motor home and its equipment and systems.

This Owner's Manual and the Chassis

Operator's Manual are in the package. Since this

manual does not cover every possible detail

equipment and options installed on or in your

motor home, there are booklets and instructional

material in the package that will help you safely

operate, maintain and troubleshoot those items.

sure you read all this information

and

understandthe safety

and

operating instructions

included in the package. Additionally, you must

follow all maintenance instructions to insure full

warranty coverage.

you decide to sell or trade

your motor home, be sure the new owner receives

all the material

this package.

v"1

NOTE I

your Owner's Information Package does not con-

tain these items, even

you purchased your motor

home "used," please calf

write Fleetwood

and

request the desired

missing information.

Fleetwood

Motor

Home

Service

P.O.

Box

59933

Riverside, CA 92517

(800) 322-8216

CHASSIS AND VEHICLE

IDENTIFICATION

Several numbers are used to identify the vehicle

and components used on the vehicle.

The V.I.N. or Vehicle Identification Number is

assigned by the chassis manufacturer and is the

number used for vehicle registration. The Y.I.N.

is found on the Federal Certification Tag attached

in the driver's compartment. Refer to this infor-

mation when ordering parts from the chassis

manufacturer or chassis dealer service center.

The F.I.N. or Fleetwood Identification Number

is located on the tag just outside the main entry

door or on the outside left front side

the motor

home. Use this number when ordering parts

through your Fleetwood dealer or Service Center.

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