Operating instructions
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 the sum
of
the Unloaded Vehicle
Weight plus the Cargo Carrying Capacity.
Hitch Rating - Means the maximum allowable
weight
of
a towed trailer or towed vehicle.
The GCWR
of
the motor horne must never be
exceeded, even
if
the weight
of
the towed
trailer or towed vehicle is less than the hitch
rating.
Monitor Panel - An electronic device that
allows you to conveniently measure the
approximate levels
in
the fi'esh water, gray
and black water tanks.
You
can also check the
charge in the battery/batteries.
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight) - Is the max-
imum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
NOTE - A statement or instruction in this
Owner's Manual with information to help you
use the vehicle
or
equipment more efficiently,
such
as
a tip.
Owner's Information Package - This is a pack-
age
of
papers, manuals, warranty and instruc-
tion cards, and other material put together for
you by Fleetwood. These materials contain
operating and maintenance instructions for
most
of
the components and appliances
in
your motor horne.
OWllercare Card - The card that has your name
and vehicle ID
(FIN) embossed on it. Use this
card when you request or need warranty serv-
ice. Please note that this is
NOT a credit card.
You
cannot purchase anything with it.
It
is used
only to identify you and your motor home.
Park Cable - The F-style video connector that
allows you to connect to an outside television
signal source, such
as
the cable
TV
feed at an
RV
park, or any other 75-ohm video source.
This connector usually carries an RF modu-
lated signal.
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Park/City Water Connection - The "garden-
hose" style connector that allows you
to
con-
nect
to
an outside pressurized water source.
Power/Shore Cord - This is the main power
cord coming into your motor horne electrical
system.
You
connect it to l20-volt
AC
power
at a park or campsite.
Roadside - The left side
of
the motor horne
from the driver's point
of
view. So named
because, at least
in
North America, the "road"
outside the vehicle is usually
on
this side.
SCWR
(Sleeping Capacity Weight Rating) - Is
the manufacturer's designated number
of
sleeping positions multiplied by 154 pounds
(70 kilograms).
MTW
(Maximum Tongue Weight) - The maxi-
mum permissible downward force exerted on
the hitch ball by the towed vehicle coupler.
UVW
(Unloaded Vehicle Weight) -
The
weight
of
the motor horne,
as
built at the factory with
full fuel, engine oil and coolants. The
UVW
does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas,
occupants or dealer installed accessories.
Note:
Canadian
UVW
includes designated
seating,
LP
and
water.
VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number) - The
legal,
17
-digit vehicle identification number
as
shown
on
the vehicle registration certifi-
cate.
WARNING - A statement or instruction in this
Owner's Manual that,
if
not followed, could
lead to personal injury or death.
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