Winnebago Adventurer 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...he vehicle subject to warranty which is found to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced at Winnebago Industries option upon notice of the defect without charge to the cus...

Page 4: ...Inc reserves the right to make changes in design and changes or improvements upon its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install the same upon its products theretofore manufactur...

Page 5: ...gency Section Five Dash Auto Section Six Appliances Equipment Section Seven Heating Air Conditioning Section Eight LP Gas System Section Nine Electrical System Section Ten Plumbing Systems Section Ele...

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Page 7: ...ry according to fabrication and installation of tanks and compartments TANK CAPACITIES Chassis Fuel Tank All Models 75 gal LP Gas Tank All Models 23 gal 28 gal w c Fresh Water Tank Models 33V 35U 80 g...

Page 8: ...1 8 11 7 11 8 11 7 11 6 11 6 11 5 Exterior Storage cu ft 52 7 77 7 78 4 88 1 78 5 83 0 106 8 Ford GCWR lbs 26 000 26 000 26 000 N A 26 000 N A N A GVWR lbs 20 500 22 000 22 000 N A 22 000 N A N A GAWR...

Page 9: ...m of prod uct improvement it is possible that recent product changes and information may not be included The instructions included in this man ual are intended as a guide and in no way extend the resp...

Page 10: ...he chassis and all motor home components As a part of the pre delivery inspection proce dure the dealer is responsible for road testing the motor home noting and correcting any prob lems before delive...

Page 11: ...ip and request their assistance See the dealership directory in your Owner InfoCase WARRANTY Your new vehicle is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material and work manship This warrant...

Page 12: ...m Choice Wheel rims recom mended to meet handling and safety require ments When replacing any of the rims on your vehicle always replace with a rim that meets these specifications 8 Cold Inflation Pre...

Page 13: ...e is moving Do not adjust tilt steering in a moving vehi cle Do not operate the cruise control on icy or ex tremely wet roads winding roads in heavy traffic or in any other traffic situation where a c...

Page 14: ...from incomplete combustion of fuel It will detect CO gas from any combustion source such as the fur nace gas range oven water heater refrigerator chassis engine and electric generator engine Monthly T...

Page 15: ...w open then slide the screen open or push the screen material out depending on window type FIRE EXTINGUISHER A dry chemical fire extinguisher is located near the main entrance door We recommend that y...

Page 16: ...ies dealership can easily order a new key for you They are also equipped with special master keys and can un lock your coach for you if needed SEATS The driver and co pilot seats may be indepen dently...

Page 17: ...again POWER SEAT Tilt the steering wheel all the way up and put the left armrest down Move the seat rearward fully and then for ward a few inches Swivel the seat to the right until it just con tacts...

Page 18: ...sudden stop sudden body movement or a collision At all other times it will move freely with the occupant Seat Belt Care and Cleaning Be careful not to damage the belt webbing and hardware Take care n...

Page 19: ...se of the restraint Be sure that you under stand them fully and can install the restraint properly and safely in your vehicle POWER ELECTRIC MIRRORS The electric mirrors are adjusted using a multi dir...

Page 20: ...AWR means the weight value specified by the chassis manufacturer as the load carrying ca pacity of a single axle system as measured at the tire to ground interfaces This is the total weight a given ax...

Page 21: ...off until just the rear wheels are on the pad You will receive a weight ticket that states your current Front Gross Axle Weight Rear Gross Axle Weight and Gross Vehicle Weight You can compare these we...

Page 22: ...Towed Vehicle or carrier box must also be counted on the Rear GAWR and subtracted from the rear axle cargo capacity Be aware that hitch load can affect handling characteristics The more weight on the...

Page 23: ...doors if they are simply dropped shut or closing force is applied only to the center of the door MOUNTAIN DRIVING Special techniques must be used when driving in mountainous or hilly country Climbing...

Page 24: ...REPARING VEHICLE FOR STORAGE Properly preparing your vehicle for storage will lessen the possibility of damage to your ve hicle Prepare the motor home for vacancy just as you would if you were leaving...

Page 25: ...h 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 place Sanitize the water system as ou...

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Page 27: ...ire changing we strongly advise ob taining professional road service to change a flat tire whenever possible However if an emergen cy requires you to change the tire yourself please exercise extreme c...

Page 28: ...ine compartment or have any other reason to suspect an extreme engine overheating condition pull the vehicle over to the roadside as soon as it is safe to do so stop the engine and get all passen gers...

Page 29: ...t to do in this situation FOOT PEDAL PARKING BRAKES 16 000 20 700 Lbs GVWR Work horse Chassis All Ford Chassis The parking brake foot pedal and release lever are located beneath the left side of the d...

Page 30: ...lly reset to resume the fuel supply to the engine See your Ford chassis operating guide for lo cation and reset procedures for this switch NOTE It is possible to accidentally trigger the fuel pump shu...

Page 31: ...ol the cab area only Vent Directs outside air through dash vents In coming air temperature can be adjusted using temp control knob Floor Directs most air to floor vents and small amount to windshield...

Page 32: ...e various operating modes Ignition On Operation 1 Unit displays outside temperature and com pass heading 2 Press the F C button to toggle between dis playing C and F 3 If the unit has been properly ca...

Page 33: ...Continuous Self Calibration The self calibration is done in two phases the first phase is FastCAL and the second phase is SmartCAL FastCAL as the name implies is an initial fast calibration routine W...

Page 34: ...o normal ignition on operation Zone Adjustment When you travel outside the zone the unit is currently set on the compass has reduced accu racy To achieve maximum accuracy it is recom mended to change...

Page 35: ...ptimize transmitting and receiving ca pabilities of the radio system HYDRAULIC COACH LEVELING SYSTEM Your coach is equipped with a 4 point hydraulic leveling system This leveling system is designed to...

Page 36: ...y functions fail NOTE If one of the leveling jacks should fail to retract it can be normally retracted by opening a T handle valve on the reser voir side of the hydraulic pump The jacks are spring loa...

Page 37: ...could cause severe injury or death Holding a control switch in the extend or retract position for a time period longer than neces sary to fully extend or retract the hydraulic cylinders can cause ove...

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Page 39: ...an evaporator where it creates cold temperatures through evaporation Leveling Always park the vehicle on a level location when operating the refrigerator while parked Operating the refrigerator off l...

Page 40: ...rator and freezer temperature during both gas and electric operation eliminating the need to reset each time a different power source is selected Press and hold the TEMP SET button to select the desir...

Page 41: ...code A1 will be displayed in the cen ter window The alarm and code will remain on until the operating controls are turned OFF and then ON again If the gas does not ignite after several attempts check...

Page 42: ...han the ice maker Operating the Ice Maker 1 Connect the coach shoreline to a 110VAC source and switch the refrigerator to AUTO AC electric mode The ice maker motor runs on 110 volt current only 2 Conn...

Page 43: ...ne then reconnect to inlet valve Start Up Removing from Storage 1 Close all drain valves 2 Turn the water supply on 3 Be sure the ice bin is in place and the auto matic shutoff arm is down 4 Let the r...

Page 44: ...not to use the gas oven and range top for comfort heating Danger of asphyxiation is greater when these appliances are used for long periods of time Lighting Range Top Burners 1 Rotate the Top Burner I...

Page 45: ...here is a delay of about 45 seconds before the main burner ignites This is normal and there is no gas escaping during this delay It is also nor mal for the oven burner flame to cycle off and on at all...

Page 46: ...Management System status panel At the touch of a button this panel can display the fresh water and holding tank levels LP gas tank level plus the engine battery and coach bat tery condition You can st...

Page 47: ...water system turn on the Water Pump switch on the monitor panel The Pump On light will illuminate when the pump switch is turned on Water will be available as soon as a faucet is opened For your conve...

Page 48: ...an ual for complete Safety Warnings Operating Instructions and Maintenance Information before operating the water heater Be sure the water heater is filled with water before starting either electric o...

Page 49: ...5 Turn on LP gas main tank valve 6 Turn on the water heater switch on the moni tor panel You may hear a clicking noise as the ignition element begins working If the burner does not light on first try...

Page 50: ...on the water supply before switching the water heater on Manually operate the pressure temperature re lief valve at least once a year If your water heater is equipped with the optional Motor Aid syst...

Page 51: ...ceiling has a fan power switch that lets you turn the fan off if you want just the vent dome raised with no fan running The fan speed switch allows you to adjust the amount of circulation you need at...

Page 52: ...odic light dusting of talcum powder on the gas ket should prevent this from recurring SLIDER WINDOWS Horizontal Slider Windows Swing the latch handle straight out from the window Grasp the sliding win...

Page 53: ...pens provide adequate ventilation of the smoke to avoid a nui sance smoke alarm at this time We do not recommend removing the smoke alarm battery If it were inadvertently left disconnected the smoke a...

Page 54: ...our coach is equipped with an air source heat pump built into the central air conditioning sys tem Because the heat pump operates on electric ity it provides economical heat inside your coach and help...

Page 55: ...nd periodic service See Con denser Coils The cooled air is forced through ducts in the ceiling of the coach Inside air returns to the air conditioner through a filter system be neath the rear bed See...

Page 56: ...crews under the lower edge of the panel and swing it upward for access to the condenser Periodically sweep debris carefully from the fins of the condenser Rinse dust off with clean water The condenser...

Page 57: ...plosion hazard LP GAS WARNINGS AND PRECAU TIONS All pilot lights must be extinguished and ap pliances turned off while refilling the fuel tank or LP tank Never smoke while refilling vehicle fuel tank...

Page 58: ...vals a leak may be present Contact your dealer or an LP gas service center to have the problem corrected before using the LP system again Power Connection The LP gas alarm is powered by the coach bat...

Page 59: ...odor additive that you can smell if LP is present in the air Listed below are a few precautions to observe that will help you to use the LP gas system safely Exercise caution at all times Be familiar...

Page 60: ...ions are listed in the telephone directory Yellow Pages under Gas Liquified Petroleum Bottled and Bulk Since the LP tank is permanently mounted to the frame the motor home must be taken to an LP deale...

Page 61: ...MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY Make sure the motor home is level when filling It is possi ble to accidentally overfill the tank if the vehicle is unlevel with the fill valve on the uphill side Overf...

Page 62: ...e problems have your LP gas dealer inject a small amount of dry methyl alcohol in your tank approximately one ounce to 20 pounds or one pint to 100 gallons to help guard against regulator freeze ups I...

Page 63: ...oading electrical circuits Re place fuses or circuit breakers with those of the same size and amperage rating only Nev er use a higher rated fuse or breaker Use caution when handling or working near e...

Page 64: ...have 50 amp service available so you will need to connect to a standard 30 amp service pole using an adaptor A flip down hatch in the compartment floor lets you route the power cord through a passage...

Page 65: ...0 amp shoreline connection Please read your PowerLine Energy Manage ment System Owners Guide for important infor mation on running both air conditioner compressor units at the same time This guide wil...

Page 66: ...will charge at a lower amperage rate The rate of charge will decrease as the bat teries reach full charge then will remain trick le charging at a very low amperage rate If your storage battery does no...

Page 67: ...system checked and repaired if necessary before using again The GFCI outlets are located in the bath and galley areas of the vehicle AUXILIARY 110 VOLT GENERATOR Consult the generator manufacturer s i...

Page 68: ...e and run smoothly before turning appliances or elec trical equipment on Do not overload generator by turning too many items on See load chart for estimation of typical RV loads Refer to the output sp...

Page 69: ...cted by a circuit breaker panel When a circuit is over loaded or a short develops in any part of the sys tem a breaker will shut down that circuit If this happens turn off all affected lights or appli...

Page 70: ...hile not con nected to shoreline or generator power It is not intended for steady use while dry camping without generator or shoreline power BATTERY INFORMATION Chassis Starting Battery The chassis ba...

Page 71: ...as been reconnected See also Battery Storage and Maintenance in this section BATTERY STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Lead acid type batteries are electro chemical devices for storing and releasing electrical...

Page 72: ...taminating the electrolyte fluid Clean and tighten battery terminals and have the specific gravity checked at least once a year Every two months or more often in hot weather check the battery fluid le...

Page 73: ...See Battery Storage and Maintenance in this section ELECTRIC ENTRANCE STEP The power switch for the electric entrance step is located to the left of the main entry door as you enter the coach Automati...

Page 74: ...tart position regardless of whether the Step Power Switch is On or Off This feature is intend ed to prevent injury or damage which may be caused by an extended step when the vehicle is moving Last Out...

Page 75: ...e sure to turn the tank fill valve to the CITY FILL position in order to use the water demand pump If the valve is left in Water Tank Fill position the pump will run continu ously without delivering w...

Page 76: ...a cleanable strain er filter to capture any possible tank borne parti cles that could damage pump components Note We recommend that you check and clean this filter after each tankful of water dur ing...

Page 77: ...equipped with Gravity Water Fill Follow the preceding instructions for disinfecting tanks with gravity fill with the exception of tank filling described in Step 1 Models without a gravity water tank...

Page 78: ...ucets and it will run contin uously while turned on To Disconnect From The External Source 1 Turn the external source off 2 Open a faucet inside the vehicle to relieve line pressure 3 Disconnect the h...

Page 79: ...ease pedal slowly A small amount of water will remain in the bowl 2 To add more water to the bowl than the nor mal 2 automatic refill press the pedal part way down and hold until desired amount has be...

Page 80: ...ain holding tank contains the sewage from the toilet and is commonly called the black water tank The second holding tank contains the waste water from the galley sink bathroom lava tory and shower and...

Page 81: ...valve by pulling handle up until lock snaps into place 8 Rinse end of sewer hose thoroughly with water and stow NOTE Open the hose end valve handle while storing the hose to avoid trapping air inside...

Page 82: ...eft open the liquids will drain off leaving solids in the tank Should this accidental ly happen disconnect the hose fill the tank about half full with water and drive a few miles to dis lodge the soli...

Page 83: ...water pump compart ment Open both Hot and Cold water line valves Turn water diverter valve to WATER TANK FILL position Water Heater Drain Plug The water heater drain plug is located on the outside of...

Page 84: ...he city water inlet and gently press the backflow valve button in the center of the inlet to drain any water left in the stub line 4 Remove and discard the water filter cartridge Raise the valve handl...

Page 85: ...ly Install a new water filter cartridge If your coach is equipped with the refrig erator ice maker option the ice maker water lines must also be drained See Winterizing the Ice Maker in Section 6 6 Tu...

Page 86: ...and shower drain This prevents any holding tank odors from entering the coach during storage It is not necessary to add antifreeze to the toilet since the flush valve will be closed 16 Place a bucket...

Page 87: ...on tube into a pail or other container with 2 to 3 gallons of non toxic RV antifreeze solution Turn the valve handles to the winterize posi tions shown on the valve panel Turn a water pump switch on O...

Page 88: ...ont of the machine to catch water Then remove the filter to drain any water left in the bottom of the machine 8 Reinstall the filter correctly to assure that it does not leak water 9 Optional If you w...

Page 89: ...RV Radio owners guide in your Owner InfoCase for remote control instructions An additional hand held remote allows these same conveniences for the passenger The hand held radio remote is in your Owner...

Page 90: ...TV s while taping a third program on the VCR Components Each component has a set of buttons that lets you select which source you want to get the pic ture signal from whether cable TV roof antenna dig...

Page 91: ...or switch the Inverter ON Press Aux Battery switch ON Press Radio Power switch on dash to HOUSE position Press Speaker Source Select switch to TV position to activate Surround Sound speak ers Turn TV...

Page 92: ...The power supply separates the 12 volt DC from the TV signals and provides a place for attaching the TV set and the 12 volt power source Operation Raising Antenna Turn elevating crank clockwise in UP...

Page 93: ...plifier pow er switch If the antenna amplifier is working properly the TV picture will now be degraded snowy When you turn the switch back on the picture should again be sharp DIGITAL SATELLITE TELEVI...

Page 94: ...nes can be routed through the hatch in the bottom of the compartment so the door can remain shut while connected EXTERIOR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER The exterior entertainment center contains a stereo radio...

Page 95: ...ism Chair Mount The hoop base of the lounge swivel rocker is mounted to the floor with a clamp as shown The clamp knob can be unscrewed and removed to allow you to position the chair as you desire in...

Page 96: ...ng chairs beneath bed and secure dinette chairs with retainer strap provided as shown SLEEPING FACILITIES Dinette Bed Conversion Dinette to Bed 1 Lift the seats and remove the seat support bumpers to...

Page 97: ...wall support bracket by lifting the end of the table Then lower the table to rest on the cleats attached to each dinette bench 4 Arrange dinette cushions to cover bed area Bed to Dinette 1 Replace th...

Page 98: ...atch when pulled out completely and must be unlatched to push back in when stowing the footrest Tip for power users If you have the foot rest section unlatched and positioned against the seat cushion...

Page 99: ...same each sleep partner should personalize their side of the bed with their own Sleep Number What is Your Sleep Number Your Sleep Number is a setting between zero and 100 that represents the ideal co...

Page 100: ...TEP 3 Start by setting the Sleep Number to 50 on the remote as shown above STEP 4 Take time to evaluate your comfort See Evaluate Your Comfort Level on fol lowing page STEP 5 If you like the feel of t...

Page 101: ...g through this process contact a Select Comfort Customer Service Representa tive at 1 800 318 2231 Please have your Sleep Journal with you when you call so you can tell your representative what settin...

Page 102: ...ight for houseplants Room Darkening Privacy Shade The second upper section is an opaque darkening shade for nighttime privacy and daytime room darkening purposes Pull both the first and sec ond sectio...

Page 103: ...ic extension mechanism and will not prevent extension of the room The travel strap is located on the floor near the front of the slideout room To Release Pull the strap buckle outward and up to re lea...

Page 104: ...lean the coach and drain off any excess water possibly remaining on the roof before retracting Lean the coach slightly to the left driver s side as shown by raising both right side jacks to let exces...

Page 105: ...using Unfasten the control pad from the dash panel to inspect the fuse If the batteries and fuses are okay there may be a failure in the hydraulic system or electri cal system Emergency Slideout Retra...

Page 106: ...ench of the same nut size Crank in bolts are located on the outboard mounting plates of the slideout room as shown These plates are located at both ends of the room inside the StoreMoreTM compart ment...

Page 107: ...rocedure Open the slideout hydraulic line valves on the pump to relieve hydraulic line pressure See photos on previous page DO NOT OPEN THE JACK VALVES ON THE RESERVOIR SIDE OF THE PUMP These regulate...

Page 108: ...er filler cap before removing The oil level should be between the two marks on the breather cap dipstick shown in the following illustration NOTE The breather cap is located on the top side of the pow...

Page 109: ...loor It will support the weight of an average adult should it become necessary to repair the roof or roof mounted components It is not recommended however that very large or heavy objects be carried o...

Page 110: ...inted and gel coated fiberglass finishes If the finish begins to look dull or discolored it may need to be cleaned with a polishing or cleaning compound NOTE If you use a polish or a cleaning com poun...

Page 111: ...ine of vacuum ing all fabrics and carpet throughout the motor home to prevent an accumulation of dirt which can detract from the appearance and shorten the life of carpet and fabrics Carpet Care Clean...

Page 112: ...oth and a mild detergent only Do not use sol vents Solvents may damage the surface of the vinyl Draperies Curtains and Bedspreads These items may be woven from a variety of fabrics We recommend that t...

Page 113: ...BINETRY AND FURNITURE Wood surfaces may be cleaned with a soft cloth and a good quality wood finish cleaning product Type of Stain Cleaning Agent How to Remove Mustard Ketchup Coffee Chocolate Tea Che...

Page 114: ...not stain un der normal household use if used properly To keep this product looking brand new and shiny we recommend that you take a few easy precau tions Do Not use abrasive cleaners or scouring powd...

Page 115: ...o tighten the tension simply wrap the lower end of the guide cords on each side of the shade a few turns around the spools at the lower corners of the blinds To loosen the tension unwrap the guide cor...

Page 116: ...on Sect 3 Carbon Monoxide Alarm test operation Sect 3 LP Gas Alarm test operation Sect 8 replace battery if needed Appliances See Section 6 Water Heater See water heater manufacturer s maintenance gui...

Page 117: ...Meter Check battery fluid level connections Check 12V fuses 120V breakers Check GFI Receptacles Generator See Section 9 Visually inspect Generator and Compartment See generator manufacturer s mainten...

Page 118: ...ee Section 14 Inspect see Sect 14 for proper inspection technique Replace Frame Chassis See Section 15 Follow Chassis manufacturer s maintenance guide Refer to Chassis Owner s Manual Inspect Hitch Rec...

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Page 121: ...e Fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds then turn ignition OFF for at least 10 seconds The 3000 mile oil life counter on the engine controller will be reset to start a...

Page 122: ...till hot Always check coolant level visually at the see through coolant reser voir NOTE Your chassis engine cooling system is filled with special extended life coolant that is not the same as common a...

Page 123: ...ulbs which fail to light should be checked and replaced when necessary with a new bulb of the same size A failure of more than one light such as both taillights not operating may indicate a burned out...

Page 124: ...aws of the state or prov ince being traveled The Department of Transportation in a given state or prov ince should be able to provide specific information Hitch Ratings SAE Standard J684 defines Class...

Page 125: ...r or trailer that weighs over 1 000 lbs it must be equipped with automatically activated brakes Before descending a steep or long grade when towing a trailer reduce speed and shift into a lower gear t...

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Page 127: ...trol 5 2 D DC AC Electrical Voltage Inverter 9 8 Digital Satellite Television System 11 5 Dinette Chairs 12 2 Dinette Bed Conversion 12 2 Disinfecting Fresh Water Systems 10 2 Doors and Windows Care a...

Page 128: ...Loading 3 10 Roof Maintenance 14 1 Roof Vent Power 6 13 S Safety Messages 2 1 Satellite Cable TV and Phone Hook Ups 11 6 Sealants 14 1 Seat Belts 3 5 Seats 3 4 Selecting LP Fuel Types 8 3 Service and...

Page 129: ...er Filter System 10 4 Water System Fresh 10 1 Water System Waste 10 6 Water Systems Disinfecting 10 2 Weighing Vehicle 3 9 Windows Crank Out 6 13 Windows Slider 6 14 Windshield Wipers 5 2 Winterizatio...

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