Winnebago 2004 Chalet, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...aterial and workmanship This warranty should be validated at once and returned to the factory by your dealer Read and understand all instructions and precautions in this manual before operating your n...

Page 2: ...t of information that could assist in understanding the use or care of a feature item CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in damage mainly to equipmen...

Page 3: ...that prevents filling above this level OWNER S NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY AND STATE OR PROVINCE IN CANADA MOTOR HOME SERIAL NUMBER VEHICLE CHASSIS IDENTIFICATION NO VIN DATE OF DELIVERY TO FIRST RETAIL...

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Page 5: ...dental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE Chassis Wheels Tires Service Items such as Windshield Wiper Blades Lu...

Page 6: ...LUDED Winnebago Industries Inc does not undertake the responsibility to any purchaser of its products for any undertaking representation or warranty made by dealers selling its product beyond those he...

Page 7: ...6 Child Restraints 2 7 Mirrors 2 8 Rearview Monitor System 2 8 Instrument Panel Gauges and Controls 2 8 Instrument Panel 2 9 Cruise Control 2 10 Comfort Controls 2 10 Heating 2 10 Defrosting 2 10 Vent...

Page 8: ...9 SECTION 7 PLUMBING SYSTEM Fresh Water System 7 1 Fresh Water Tank Filling Procedures 7 1 Water Pump 7 1 Disinfecting Fresh Water Systems 7 2 External Water Supply City Water 7 3 Shower Hose Vacuum...

Page 9: ...lance 9 7 Windshield Washers and Wipers 9 7 Lights 9 7 Automotive 12 Volt Fuses and Circuit Breakers 9 8 SECTION 10 STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME Preparing Vehicle for Storage 10 1 Cold Weather Storage Proc...

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Page 11: ...p of the page This means less paging back and forth We also urge you to read the complete Chassis Operating Guide provided by the chassis maker and all other operating infor mation provided by our equ...

Page 12: ...will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance that you may require during your ownership of this vehicle If you need warranty repairs while traveling however you may take your motor home t...

Page 13: ...r call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other informat...

Page 14: ...sure proper handling safety and fuel economy 9 Rear Axle Wheel Configuration Single or Dual 10 Serial Number This is the serial number assigned to the completed vehicle by Win nebago Industries 11 Veh...

Page 15: ...1 See photos on following page Contains tools for awning tires and slideout cranks also rear ladder step 2 Contains water center shoreline cord waste dump valves and TV cable input connections Water H...

Page 16: ...INTRODUCTION 0 6 Tire Tools Awning Stakes Wheel Liner Tool Awning Hook Slideout Emergency Cranks Ladder Extension...

Page 17: ...shoulder belt whenever possible with the lap belt portion worn low and snug throughout the pregnancy All moveable or swiveling seats should be placed and locked in forward facing positions while the v...

Page 18: ...isonous gas Do not bring or store LP gas containers gas oline or other flammable liquids inside the vehicle because a fire or explosion may re sult LP gas containers are equipped with safety valves wh...

Page 19: ...is no more detectable LP gas the alarm will stay off If the detector still senses LP gas by the end of the 60 second mute mode the alarm will sound again If The Alarm Sounds If the alarm sounds do not...

Page 20: ...s perfumes wine adhesives lac quer kerosene gasoline glues most all cleaning agents and the propellants of aerosol cans Most are lighter than air in their vapor state and will only be detected when th...

Page 21: ...level visually at the see through coolant reservoir Never get beneath a vehicle that is held up by a jack only Do not mix different construction types of tires on the vehicle such as radial bias or be...

Page 22: ...d drawing dangerous exhaust gases into the vehicle CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Your coach is equipped with a carbon monox ide CO alarm located on the ceiling in the bed room area The CO alarm is powered by...

Page 23: ...oor We recommend that you become thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions displayed on the side of the fire extinguisher or in the infor mation supplied in your Motor Home Operations Manual...

Page 24: ...fire safe manner into your smoke alarm 2 Your smoke alarm will not work without power Never remove the battery to quiet the alarm When your smoke alarm beeps about once a minute the battery is weak I...

Page 25: ...id cool ant brake fluid power steering fluid and windshield washer solvent 7 Unhook and store sewer and water supply hoses 8 Retract step 9 Be sure that all of your cargo is secured in event of a sudd...

Page 26: ...r dealer or a locksmith can provide you with dupli cate keys or modify the locks FUEL SELECTION Refer to your chassis operating guide for the manufacturer s recommendations on proper fuel selection GA...

Page 27: ...the service brake with your right foot and hold the parking brake pedal down with your left foot while you pull the release lever The release lever is located above the brake pedal NOTE On some Workh...

Page 28: ...means of a magnetic door switch attached to the lower hinged edge of the screen door section of the entrance doors The steps will extend when the screen door is opened and retract when the screen door...

Page 29: ...n turned to either the On or Start position For additional information on the step see the step manufacturer s operators manual included in your Owners InfoCase SEATS The driver and co pilot seats may...

Page 30: ...at To gain full pro tection of the safety belt never let more than one person use the same safety belt at any one time and do not let the safety belts become damaged by pinching them in the doors or i...

Page 31: ...installed and secured child re straint system can help reduce the chance or se verity of personal injury to a child in an accident or during a sudden maneuver Children may be injured in an accident i...

Page 32: ...s during cold weather operation An ON OFF switch for the mirror heaters is located near the remote mirror controls The power mirror control switch is intended for fine adjustment of the mirrors If you...

Page 33: ...at Air Conditioning Controls 6 Cigarette Lighter 12V DC Outlet 7 Radio Cassette Player 8 Rear Auto Heater Switch 9 Headlight Instrument Light Control 10 Slide Out Room Switch See your Workhorse or For...

Page 34: ...ions are working If your speed control does not function properly contact your dealer COMFORT CONTROLS AUTO AIR CONDITIONER HEATER Controls for the air conditioner heater de froster and vent are all c...

Page 35: ...g are required 1 Turn the mode selection knob to OFF This will shut off the fan and prevent outside air from entering the unit NOTE The automotive air conditioner is not de signed to cool the entire i...

Page 36: ...VERAGE TRAY Storage Space Lifting the hinged top of the beverage tray will reveal room to store several small items COACH LEVELING SYSTEMS The coach leveling system performs the dual function of level...

Page 37: ...s tem as a lift for changing tires or working under the vehicle Never check for hydraulic fluid leaks using your hands and or any other body part The leaking fluid is under pressure and is capable of...

Page 38: ...the control panel Momentarily depress this switch to activate the leveling system The LED will light up and be a steady green which indicates that the system is ready If the LED lights up and is flash...

Page 39: ...the system twice a year in the spring prior to the heavy travel season and in the winter prior to storage The following check list has been provided as a guideline for mainte nance NOTE During period...

Page 40: ...t control switch is located near the leveling system pad on the lower left dash area The Kwikee DigiSync slideout room system uses a digitally synchronized 12 VDC motorized room mechanism to insure sm...

Page 41: ...uckle NOTE If latches become loose and will not stay fastened see your dealer for proper ad justment To Extend SlideOut Room See Operating Safety Precautions before pro ceeding Set Parking Brake To ex...

Page 42: ...gain the room will need to be retracted using either the semi manual retraction method or the fully manual method Both meth ods listed below are intended as a means to retract the room to prepare the...

Page 43: ...nd person cranking on the other handle simultaneously will greatly speed up the process At no point in the cranking process should you let one side get more than 2 inches 50 mm ahead of the other The...

Page 44: ...ode Note Manual Mode and corresponding Front and Rear Actuator locations Front Actuator Retract In button Rear Actuator Extend Out button See your dealer for service of the slideout system before usin...

Page 45: ...ff road place Park on a level spot turn off the ignition and turn on the hazard warning flasher system Because of the size and weight of this vehicle and its tires and the possible complications in vo...

Page 46: ...point specified by chassis manufacturer Position jack so it may be operated without placing your body beneath vehicle 2 Screw jack extension pad out up until it touches jacking point surface 3 Begin...

Page 47: ...s after correct mounting torque is applied 7 Mount spare wheel on studs and replace wheel nuts Refer to your chassis operating guide for wheel nut torque and tightening sequence WHEEL NUTS To properly...

Page 48: ...ith the weak battery at a point at least 18 inches from the battery Do not connect to any moving parts THE MAIN SAFETY PRECAUTION IS TO MAKE THE FINAL GROUND CONNECTION ON THE ENGINE AT A SAFE DISTANC...

Page 49: ...ating climbing a long hill on a hot day idling while stopped in traffic for long periods of time towing a trailer or automobile stopping after a period of high speed driving If the TEMP indicator on t...

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Page 51: ...ecom mended the GCWR will equal the GVWR NOTE We recommend that you dump all hold ing tanks before traveling to avoid car rying unnecessary weight FRONT AXLE TIRE ALIGNMENT We recommend that you have...

Page 52: ...alculate the NCC or CCC Winnebago uses vehicle sleeping capacity however your coach may be equipped with more belted seat ing positions than sleeping positions to give pas sengers a choice of seating...

Page 53: ...brake requirements to be sure you select the right equipment before towing NOTE If you tow a car or trailer that weighs over 1 000 lbs it must be equipped with automatically activated brakes Before de...

Page 54: ...filling facility or a known purified drinking water source Taste the water before filling the water tank in an unfamiliar location The water in some areas may contain an undesirable taste Do not use a...

Page 55: ...miliar with these safe ty precautions and be alert to change in weather Be alert because thunderstorms can form at any time in any month of the year Thunder storms can produce large amounts of rain ov...

Page 56: ...adequate gear range for the duration of the incline See your chassis operating guide for more information Descending A Hill When going down a long grade you may need to manually shift to a lower gear...

Page 57: ...NCY Your motor home was designed primarily for recreational use and short term occupancy If you expect to occupy your coach for an extended period be prepared to deal with condensation and humid condi...

Page 58: ...long term occupancy or permanent housing may lead to prema ture deterioration of structure interior finishes fabrics carpeting and drapes Damage or deterioration due to long term occupancy may not be...

Page 59: ...nnect natural gas to the LP gas system Have the entire LP gas system inspected for possible leaks and missing or damaged parts at each tank filling Also inspect before and after each trip and any time...

Page 60: ...the outside of the vehicle The tank supply valve is located near the top cen ter of the tank next to the regulator Before open ing the supply valve check to be sure all controls for gas appliances are...

Page 61: ...the U S To avoid inconve nience check state regulations concerning flam mable gas transportation Make sure the filling attendant uses the 80 overflow valve when filling the tank A tank should never be...

Page 62: ...is actually caused by failure of the liquid gas to vaporize as fast as it is needed As the temperature becomes colder it is increasingly harder for the liquid LP gas to vaporize At the same time the...

Page 63: ...e Relationship chart typifies the LP gas loss with a decrease in temperature The percentage figures are the increase or decrease of vapor that would be available at 0 F These figures apply to any size...

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Page 65: ...olt electrical equipment used at convenience outlets EXTERNAL POWER CORD Shoreline The external utility power cord commonly re ferred to as a shoreline is stored in the utility compartment on the left...

Page 66: ...s connected The con verter will automatically sense the condition of the RV battery If it is below full charge the Charging Section will start charging the battery If the coach batteries have been ext...

Page 67: ...for a short in the wiring or the appli ances Further Information Refer to the converter manufacturer s infor mation provided in your Owner InfoCase for additional information about your power con ver...

Page 68: ...structions on starting and stopping your generator Basic Generator Operation Starting See generator manufacturer s operating in formation for specific instructions Reduce all electrical loads Shut off...

Page 69: ...ators on the end or side of the vehicle where exhaust pipe of the generator is located 3 Park the vehicle so that the wind will carry the exhaust away from the vehicle Also note the position of other...

Page 70: ...e use They will provide longer lasting power than standard automotive batteries and will withstand the frequent drain and recharge cycles that occur under the demanding conditions of a camping outing...

Page 71: ...s against sulfating and insufficient charge are to 1 turn off the Auxiliary Battery switch to avoid parasitic discharge the trickle discharge caused by directly connected components like LP gas detect...

Page 72: ...8 Appliances AUX START SWITCH See section 2 Driving Your Motor Home for information on Aux Start Switch AUXILIARY BATTERY Aux Batt SWITCH See section 2 Driving Your Motor Home for information on the A...

Page 73: ...ize transmitting and receiving ca pabilities of the CB radio system TRAILER WIRING CONNECTOR Your coach is pre wired for trailer or car tow ing lights with a 6 pin socket on the rear bumper The connec...

Page 74: ...SECTION 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 6 10 TM Tail lights GD Ground LT Left turn brake RT Right turn brake A Backup lights...

Page 75: ...ger sidewall to ward the back of the coach Water Tank Gravity Fill City Water Pressure Fill Attach hose to city water connector Open tank fill valve inside com partment then turn water supply on Tank...

Page 76: ...ch The water pump switch is located on the systems monitor panel See Section 8 While the switch is in the ON position the pump will automatically supply water pressure as it is need ed It is recommend...

Page 77: ...compartment or on the left side of your vehicle 3 Turn on the external water source When connected to an outside source of water the water bypasses the demand pump and storage tank and supplies pressu...

Page 78: ...on the left side of the coach WASTE WATER SYSTEM HOLDING TANKS The drainage system is self contained and uses two separate holding tanks to contain the waste water until it can be dumped at an appro...

Page 79: ...again Close valve and replace dust cap securely 7 It is advisable to add an odor control chemi cal to the sewage holding tank These chemi cals are available at most R V stores 8 Rinse sewer hose thor...

Page 80: ...ed to drain water from the water tank and the water supply lines when preparing the motor home for storage or when sanitizing the water system To open or close the drain valves turn the handles in the...

Page 81: ...7 7 SECTION 7 PLUMBING SYSTEMS TANK CAPACITIES HT1 Black Water Holding Tank Lavatory Toilet 36 gal HT2 Gray Water Holding Tank Galley Shower 46 gal...

Page 82: ...eft in the city water line See photo below Large yellow handled valve near the water tank under the bed Raise the bedboard and mattress at the foot of the bed to access See photo below Drain plug on o...

Page 83: ...rption type which uses an ammonia water solution for cooling Ba sically ammonia vapor is distilled from the solu tion by heat produced from either LP gas or electricity and then carried to the finned...

Page 84: ...r blue binder AUTO and MANUAL Modes Gas Operation Only If the gas does not ignite within 30 seconds which may occur on initial start up the refriger ator s gas valve will automatically close and the o...

Page 85: ...ecially liquids in tight ly sealed containers Use crumpled paper between loose items to reduce rattling or clinking noises Further Information For further information and operating cau tions see the N...

Page 86: ...terclockwise to the desired temperature setting Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves should not be used inside the recreational vehicle The use of this equipme...

Page 87: ...an press the Hood Fan switch SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL Wall Mounted The System monitor Panel provides a conve nient central location for checking the condition of all utility systems in your coach At the...

Page 88: ...l in formation on the water pump and initial start up Battery Charge Meter Push the Levels Test button to check the level of charge voltage in the 12 volt coach battery The colored segments red yellow...

Page 89: ...bout 10 15 seconds after the water heater switch is turned on then it will go off If the W H Pilot light comes on during nor mal operation it means that the burner has gone into lockout mode Turn the...

Page 90: ...ngine to a heat exchanger surrounding the water heater tank Under normal conditions the entire contents of the water heater can be heated to about 140 F in about two hours or 100 miles of driving This...

Page 91: ...then try steps 2 4 again If it still will not light after three attempts go to Shut Down steps and contact your dealer or a local RV service center NOTE Metal coatings used during manufacture of the f...

Page 92: ...ool Only thermostat in the rear bedroom NOTE The ducted roof air conditioning system has ceiling registers that can be closed if necessary to force more cool air toward a specific area of the coach or...

Page 93: ...s and provides a place for attaching the TV set and the 12 volt power source OPERATION Raising Antenna Turn elevating crank clockwise in UP direction about 13 turns or un til some resistance to turnin...

Page 94: ...ns In front overhead TV cabinet if equipped In the flip down entertainment tray on the outside of the coach CHECKING PERFORMANCE The TV signals available to an RV are entirely dependent on its locatio...

Page 95: ...INVERTER 130 Watt Optional The voltage inverter changes 12 volt DC cur rent into 110 volt AC current to operate your TV and VCR while traveling or when shoreline hookup is not available The inverter m...

Page 96: ...the backrest until the cushions lie flat The bed is now ready for use To Revert to Couch Push the front edge of the seat toward the wall while lifting upward on the backrest until the couch is fully...

Page 97: ...2 automatic refill press the small right pedal and hold until desired amount has been added Release pedal slowly Please refer to the manufacturer s information supplied with the toilet for further ope...

Page 98: ...o help keep the inside of the coach cool in summer or to disperse light for houseplants Room Darkening Privacy Shade The sec ond upper section is an opaque darkening shade for nighttime privacy and da...

Page 99: ...K Carefully remove the clock from the socket by rotating to the left counterclockwise about 1 4 turn as shown After replacing the battery place the clock back into the socket with the 12 at the 9 o cl...

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Page 101: ...hile the ve hicle surface is hot or using hot water Do not use strong soaps or detergents for washing the motor home Always use a mild soap in warm water a commercially prepared product for cleaning a...

Page 102: ...ightfastness additives which can be damaged by use of improper clean ing products Some water based household cleaning products are not formulated for use on fabrics and may cause excessive shrinkage o...

Page 103: ...line for care and cleaning of ceiling fabrics used in your coach See cleaning chart on following page These materials are made from polypropylene or polyester synthetic fibers so they clean very well...

Page 104: ...n it Steam cleaning is also an option Again take care not to over saturate the material Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove Mustard Ketchup Coffee Chocolate Tea Chewing Gum Oil Grease Tar Aspha...

Page 105: ...leaning easier Always clean the surface before applying wax STAINLESS STEEL SINK The stainless steel sink can be cleaned with soap or detergent Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry to avoid s...

Page 106: ...e lower rear edge of the engine cover Turn the hex wrench to the left counter clockwise to unlatch Lift the rear end of the cover upward and pull the cover from the opening To reinstall the cover posi...

Page 107: ...lso cause the vehicle to pull to the right or left Have your dealer inspect your vehicle s suspen sion and steering components periodically for misalignment or wear Out of balance tires will not roll...

Page 108: ...g should be checked immediately anytime this con dition is apparent Refer to your chassis operating guide for further information AUTOMOTIVE 12 VOLT FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS The automotive fuses and...

Page 109: ...C Close dump valves and refit the dust cap onto the drain outlet 2 Level the motor home and drain the entire plumbing system as described in the follow ing steps 3 Open all drain valves See the water...

Page 110: ...or izing effect they may damage plastic and rubber parts in the system NOTE As an alternative to totally draining the plumbing system you may winter ize tanks and lines by pumping non toxic RV antifre...

Page 111: ...drain outlet Your drainage and fresh water systems are now totally winterized 13 Have the vehicle chassis completely serviced and lubricated Be sure radiator antifreeze protection level is sufficient...

Page 112: ...nect toilet water line and close flush valve 6 Add a few gallons of water to the fresh water tank and check for leaks especially at junc tions Also make sure all hangers and sup ports are securely in...

Page 113: ...uide 0 1 Chassis Service Maintenance 9 6 Child Restraints 2 7 Coach Leveling System 2 12 Cold Weather Storage Procedure 10 1 Comfort Controls 2 10 Connecting a Battery Charger 3 4 Connecting Jumper Ca...

Page 114: ...icle 4 1 Loading 1 4 LP Gas Alarm 1 3 LP Gas Furnace Suburban 8 8 LP Gas Leaks 1 2 LP Gas Leaks 5 4 LP Gas Level 8 6 LP Gas Output 5 2 LP Gas Supply 5 1 LP Tank System 5 2 M Maintenance 1 5 Maximum Oc...

Page 115: ...Protector 6 2 Thetford Toilet 8 15 Tires 9 7 Trailer Wiring Connector 6 9 Travel Straps 2 16 Travel Tips 4 4 Travel with LP Gas 5 3 TV Antenna 8 11 TV Signal Amplifier 8 12 U Underbody 9 1 Upholstery...

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Page 118: ...MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Description of Service Cost...

Page 119: ...FUEL OIL RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gal Oil Qts MPG Cost Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gals Oil Qts MPG Cost...

Page 120: ...FUEL OIL RECORD Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gal Oil Qts MPG Cost Date Odometer Mileage Fuel Gals Oil Qts MPG Cost...