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On The Road

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Loading Tips

• Do not load heavy items on the bumpers.

• Make a loading diagram of your properly

loaded motor home, and then weigh the
properly loaded motor home. The loading
diagram, your loading log and the loaded
motor home weight will help you locate
where specific items are stored, and will
help speed the loading process.

• Secure and brace items so they won’t

move during travel. Generally, load heav-
ier items lower.

• Fresh water and waste water weigh over

eight pounds per gallon. Carry only as
much water as needed for travel use or to
balance the load, and whenever practical,
empty the holding tanks before traveling.

• Store emergency items in a readily accessi-

ble location. As a minimum include a fire
extinguisher, tools, first aid kit, rain gear,
flashlight, highway warning devices, an
electric cord with light, and sturdy gloves.

TIRES

Your motor home is equipped with wheels and
tires selected to match the capacity specifications
of the chassis as designed by the chassis manufac-
turer. Under normal circumstances and with
proper tire and chassis maintenance, you should
receive thousands of miles of trouble-free service.

Some motor homes accumulate relatively few
miles and therefore the tire age from the date of
manufacture, not mileage, may become the main

tire life determining 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.

Tire Inflation

For safety and maximum tire life, vehicle speeds
must be proper, proper inflation pressure must
be maintained, and tread depth and wear must
be monitored. Properly inflated and maintained
tires also contribute to overall motor home sta-
bility and safety. Refer to the tire section in your

Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual

any tire manufacturer’s information that may be
provided in your

Owners’ Information Package

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 stated
on the tire sidewall. The recommended maxi-
mum tire inflation pressure for this coach is
shown on the Federal Certification Tag located
on the sidewall near the driver’s seat. To maxi-
mize tire performance, consult with the tire
manufacturer’s guidelines or

Chassis

Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual

for recom-

mended tire inflation pressure.

NOTE

When parking your motor home for an extended time,
in storage or camping, you can extend tire life by
parking each tire on a piece of plywood approxi-
mately 12 inches square.

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NOTE

The tire pressures on your motor home were
adjusted at the factory to the tire pressures specified
on the Federal certification tag.

These pressures are specified at full gross vehicle
weight and should be reset to match the weight of
your motor home.

For maximum performance, tire manufacturers pro-
vide tire inflation pressure charts so you can match
the tire pressures to the loads on your motor home.

For additional tire pressure information, consult the

Chassis Operator’s/Owner’s Guide/Manual

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WARNING

Modification of your vehicle by addition of racks not
originally equipped by the manufacturer to carry addi-
tional equipment, vehicles or cargo will reduce your
warranty coverage and may cause personal injury or
property damage.

WARNING

Do not store or carry Propane containers, gasoline, or
other flammable liquids inside your motor home.