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Triple E Free Spirit 2012 Owner's Manual
Summary of Free Spirit 2012
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Printed in canada october 2011 owner's manual free spirit.
Page 2: Note
Note production improvement is a continuing process at triple e recreational vehicles & leisure travel vans. Thus, we reserve the right to change specifications, operating instructions, standards and options on any and all products without prior notice. Errors and omissions excepted. The diagrams in...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Free spirit motorhome 4 table of contents section description page section description page 1 introduction ....................................................1-1 1.1 operator's manuals ...................................1-1 1.2 information kit ............................................1-1 1.3 opt...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Free spirit motorhome 5 table of contents section description page section description page 5.7.1 automotive battery .................................. 6-7 5.7.2 coach battery ............................................. 6-7 5.7.3 battery condition meter ......................... 6-7 5.7.4 battery ...
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Free spirit motorhome 6.
Page 7: Introduction
Free spirit motorhome 1-1 1. Introduction congratulations on your choice of a leisure travel vans motohome for your travelling and touring comfort and enjoyment. It utilizes the latest design features and manufacturing techniques to insure safe, efficient, and trouble-free operation at all times. 1....
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Free spirit motorhome 1-2 unity motorhome 1-2 1.4 vehicle certification labels these labels contain vehicle identification and other important reference information. The vehicle certfication labels are located on the driver/passenger door frames. Never remove or destroy these labels. Reference numbe...
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Free spirit motorhome 1-3 1.4 vehicle certification label this label contains vehicle identification and other important reference information. The vehicle certfication label is located on the driver's door frame. Never remove or destroy this label. Reference number code: 1. Manufacture date: date o...
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Free spirit motorhome 1-4 fr ont ro adside rear cu rb si d e diesel f ill w at er hea ter u tilit y c en ter & shor e po w er a ir c onditioner ex ter ior 120v p lug fur nac e exhaust ex ter ior ligh ts 1.5 exterior feature identification actual locations of features depends on coach model and optio...
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Free spirit motorhome 1-5 1.6 service assistance your dealer will be glad to provide any additional information you need and to answer any questions you may have about the operation of your motorhome. When it comes time for service, remember that your dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested...
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Free spirit motorhome 1-6.
Page 13: Safety
Free spirit motorhome 2-1 2. Safety safety, comfort and ease of operation are key considerations during the design and manufacturing of all ltv motorhomes. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read, understand, and follow all instructions in the motorhome, chassis and appliance or au...
Page 14: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 2-2 2.2.1 lp gas alarm a. Sounds whenever there is an unsafe amount of gas in the vehicle. B. Follow instructions on safety sign next to stove and air out vehicle to silence the alarm. C. Have a qualified service person find the leak and correct the problem before using the uni...
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Free spirit motorhome 2-3 2.3 fire prevention fires can be started in a variety of ways with your vehicle including but not limited to careless smoking, malfunction of ap- pliances or equipment, flammable material on hot surfaces, etc. Fires are best prevented rather than put out. Prevent but antici...
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Free spirit motorhome 2-4.
Page 17: Vehicle Operation
Free spirit motorhome 3-1 3. Vehicle operation 3.1 vehicle preparation before you even begin to consider taking an extended camping trip, get to know your motorhome, its components, fea- tures, appliances and limitations. Take some time to read and study this manual and all its components. Preparati...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-2 3.1.3 trailer towing towing a trailer can affect the handling, durability, performance and economy of your motorhome. The factory installed certified class 3 towing hitch is rated for: a. 500 lb - maximum hitch or tongue weight b. 5000 lb - maximum trailer weight. The combi...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-3 12. Check roof vent to ensure it closes and opens. 13. Be sure all doors are closed, latched, travel locks in place, and all loose objects secured (including refrigerator con- tents). 14. Deodorize waste holding tank. (see section 7.2.4 for details.) 15. Check that all bloc...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-4.
Page 21: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 3-5 3.2 seating/sleeping 3.2.1 electric rear sofa 3.2.2 seat/shoulder belts every occupant must be seated in an approved seat with the belt fastened whenever the motorhome is moving. Accident statistics prove the importance of the need to use seatbelts. Vehicle occupants not se...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-6 d. Review the instructions supplied with the child restraint system. Be sure that anyone placing a child restraint system in a vehicle fully understands how it must be located, anchored and used. Improperly placed or anchored restraints will not provide an acceptable level ...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-7 2. Lumbar support manually operated by turning clockwise or counter-clockwise to suit your comfort needs. (fig 3-6)3. Back rest tilt pull the lever up and hold to release the position lock. Gently lean back to push the back rest down. Lean forward to allow the back rest to ...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-8 3.3.2 driving safety tips 1. When backing the motorhome, have a person stand to the rear on the driver's side to guide you. 2. Before departing on the trip, check your routes. Remember, some tunnels prohibit motorhomes with lp gas systems. 3. While travelling, make sure all...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-9 1. Be alert! Thunderstorms and heavy rains can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Listen frequently to weather reports for the area in which you are camping or travelling so that you will not be caught unaware if and when there is a sud- den change in the weather. Remember th...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-10 3.3.6 levelling if you want to use any of the appliances when occupying the motorhome, it will be necessary to level the motorhome frame. The refrigerator is particularly sensitive and must be within a couple of degrees of level to function properly. A little time and plan...
Page 27: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 3-11 if you have further questions check the chassis manual. 3.6.2 flat tire when you have a flat tire while driving, slow the vehicle gradually to prevent losing control and pull off to the side of the road. Stop on a level firm surface and engage the parking brake. Turn on ha...
Page 28: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 3-12 warning never remove the coolant reservoir cap when the engine is hot. Scalding fluid and steam can blow out and cause severe burns. When the vehicle breaks down, it should be towed in for repair by an approved towing service. If the vehicle breaks down on the roadway, pul...
Page 29: Appliances And Equipment
Free spirit motorhome 3-13 4. Appliances and equipment refer to the operator's manuals in the information package for more detailed instructions, if required, for each appliance, component, or system. 4.1 refrigerator the refrigerator in your motorhome can be operated on either: 1. 120 volt ac elect...
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Free spirit motorhome 3-14 4.1.2 shutting down if the refrigerator will not be in operation for a period of weeks, it should be emptied, defrosted, cleaned, and the door left ajar. Use the travel latch to lock the door in that position. Fig 4-2 refrigerator controls 4.1.3 operating tips 1. The refri...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-1 4.2.1 lighting burners 1. Turn the burner control knob to "on". 2. Light manually with striker. 3. Do not operate range while travlling or while refuelling your vehicle at a gasoline service station. The burners may ignite gasoline fumes. 4. Do not leave the top burners on ...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-2 fig 4-6 microwave oven 4.4 lp gas furnace the furnace should not be operated when the vehicle is underway, and the lp gas should be turned off at the lp shut off switch located in the utility center. The furnace has no pilot light but is ignited by a direct spark ignition s...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-3 4.5 roof air conditioner 4.5.1 cooling the roof air conditioner is controlled by the thermostat, see fig 4-7 on previous page. Move the thermostat switch to the "cool" position. Adjust the temperature below the room temp. The a/c will automatically turn on. The fan speed sw...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-4 4. Cleaning instructions 1. Turn fan motor off. 2. Remove 8 painted flathead phillips screws around perimeter of screen insert only. 3. Clean screen with soap and water solution and reinstall. Fig 4-9 power roof vent 4.7 antenna (optional) 4.7.1 cable hook up the outside ca...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-5 4.7.2 tv antenna (optional) the tv antenna on your motorhome is easily raised, rotated through 360 degrees and lowered from inside the motorhome by turning the crank or rotating knob. 1. To raise the antenna turn the elevating crank (clockwise) in “up” direction until resis...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-6.
Page 37: Electrical Systems
Free spirit motorhome 4-7 5. Electrical systems your motorhome is equipped with two electrical systems operating on separate voltages – a 12 volt dc system and a 120 volt ac system. The 12 volt dc system draws its power either from the engine’s charging system while driving or from the coach battery...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-8 1. Exterior light this switch controls the exterior "porch" light. 2. Exterior light (driver's side) this switch controls the exterior "porch" light located in the utility center. 3. Water heater this switch controls the power to the water heater. Turn the switch to the rig...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-9 5.3.1 converter maintenance there are no parts in a converter that require any routine servicing or adjustment. The converter contains a number of safety devices: 1. Fluctuations of temperature or power usage are automatically monitored. 2. A sensor that eliminates damage t...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-10 5.4.1 external power cord (shore power) the external utility power cord (also called the "shore power") is stored in the driver's side rear outside storage compartment. To connect your motorhome to an external power source, plug it into the exterior reptacle located on the...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-11 important the generator starter draws current from the coach batteries so the ignition does not have to be on. Total caution overloading the generator for long periods of time can cause high temperatures that could result in damage to the gen- erator windings. Keep electri...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-12 5.5.2 generator safety 1. Electrical 2. Asphyxiation a. Do not run the generator and a ventilator fan at the same time. This could draw gases into the motorhome. B. Do not open windows or ventilators on the side where exhaust pipes are located. C. Park so that winds will c...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-13 important removing battery cables from the automotive (chassis) battery can clear the engine/transmission logic modules. These modules will recalibrate themselves once the vehicle is reconnected and the engine started. 5.7 12 volt d/c system the d/c voltage system in your ...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-14 2. Prevention a. Disconnect the battery cables during long periods of storage. B. Hook up a battery charger at least once a month during long periods of storage, or plug in the coach. When using shore power to charge the coach batteries, the battery disconnect must be on. ...
Page 45: Good Blown
Free spirit motorhome 4-15 good blown 5.7.6 12 volt chassis fuses chassis-specific fuses are located in two compartments; one is located under the driver’s side seat, the other is under the steering wheel in the steering column. See the backside of the pull-off panel for fuse layout. See your chassi...
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Free spirit motorhome 4-16 5.7.8 battery boost switch in the event your vehicle will not start due to a low chassis battery, use the battery boost switch to connect your chassis bat- tery to the coach battery. Hold the switch on for a few seconds, then whil holding the switch on, start your vehicle....
Page 47: Water/plumbing System
Free spirit motorhome 6-1 6. Water/plumbing system your motorhome is designed with fresh water, grey water, black water, and associated plumbing to handle all of the water and waste requirements. Review this section carefully to understand each system and how they function together. 6.1 fresh water ...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-2 3. Disconnecting a. Turn off the external water tap. B. Relieve water pressure on the line by opening a faucet in the motorhome. C. Disconnect hose from the motorhome. D. Replace the protective plug back over the water connection. 6.1.2 fresh water tank filling procedure fi...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-3 6.1.6 water pump initial startup 1. Make sure all drain valves are closed including the water heater valve. 2. Turn water pump switch off. 3. Fill water tank. 4. Open faucets, both hot and cold. 5. Turn pump switch. 6. Close each faucet (cold and hot) as soon as water flows...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-4 6.2 waste systems 6.2.1 grey water - waste holding tank the drainage from the kitchen sink and shower pan is collected in a separate grey water holding tank. This tank has its wn dump valve ties into the same termination valve outlet as the waste holding tank. Drain grey wa...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-5 should this happen, close the valves, fill the tank with water and drive a few miles. A 1/4 cup of dish detergent added to the tank will help to clean it. The motion of the vehicle and the water will dislodge the wastes and allow the tank to be drained in the normal manner....
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Free spirit motorhome 6-6 is full. B. The water heater is equipped with a preset water temperature control. The burner will bring the water temperature up to the desired level and then automatically shut off. C. It is also equipped with a temperature cut-off device in case the water temperature exce...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-7 fig 6-10 water heater bypass valve below fridge 6.4 water fixtures 6.4.1 fresh water toilet the toilet in your motorhome is very much like the one in your home except that it uses a much smaller amount of water for flushing. When the foot valve is pushed down for flushing, ...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-8 fig 6-11 toilet . 6.4.2 interior shower your motorhome is equipped with a full shower unit. Lock the shower doors while in transit. Pull the sliding curtain to close the shower. 6.4.3 exterior shower your unit is equipped with an exterior shower unit, located in the utility...
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Free spirit motorhome 6-9.
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Free spirit motorhome 6-10
Page 57: Liquid Propane Gas System
Free spirit motorhome 7-1 7. Liquid propane gas system lp (liquified petroleum) gas is a colourless gas compressed into liquid form for easy transportation and storage. It is the energy source for your range, oven, furnace, water heater, and an alternate source for your refrigerator. It is an excell...
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Free spirit motorhome 7-2 7.3 selecting fuel types butane burns at a much higher temperature than propane but will not change from a liquid to a gas at temperatrues below 32 degrees fahrenheit or 0 degrees celcius. Propane, on the other hand, burns at a lower temperature and will continue to convert...
Page 59: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 7-3 after tank has been filled 1. Check all container and line connections periodically to be sure they are tight. When testing for leaks, use soapy water (never a match). Lp gas has a distinct garlic odour. 2. If gasoline or lp gas fumes are noticed at any time, the cause shou...
Page 60: Warning
Free spirit motorhome 7-4 if moisture in the tank is a recurring problem, you may ask your lp gas dealer to inject a small amount of dry methyl alcohol into the tank to absorb the moisture. Liquid petroleum vaporizes quickly and easily at warmer temperatures. Under cold conditions this process slows...
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Free spirit motorhome 7-5 7.11 asphyxiation 1. Do not use portable fuel-burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves in the vehicle. The use of this equipment can generate deadly carbon monoxide gas or cause fires. 2. Provide proper ventilation when using the gas range to prevent ...
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Free spirit motorhome 7-6.
Page 63: Motorhome Maintenance
Free spirit motorhome 8-1 8. Motorhome maintenance 8.1 exterior care and maintenance 1. Roof it is strong enough to support the weight of an average adult should it become necessary to repair the roof or any of the roof mounted components. It is not recommended to carry large heavy objects on the ro...
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Free spirit motorhome 8-2 most spots and stains can be removed by using clear warm water. To keep the stain from spreading, start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center. Stains such as lipstick, grease, ink or mustard are very hard to remove and will probably require some professio...
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Free spirit motorhome 8-3 12. Microwave oven consult owner’s manuals for detailed instructions. Keep the door and inside of your microwave oven clean. No grease, soil or spatter should be allowed to build up. A build up of soil will absorb microwave energy just the same as the food you are cooking, ...
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Free spirit motorhome 8-4.
Page 67: Storage & Winterization
Free spirit motorhome 9-1 9. Storage & winterization all systems, components and appliances should be inspected and repaired prior to storage. 9.1 storage checklist 1. Fill fuel tanks to reduce excessive build up of moisture in fuel tanks. 2. Check coolant level and add antifreeze if required, to pr...
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Free spirit motorhome 9-2 9.2.2 de-winterize water systems 1. Fill the water tank with clean water. 2. Turn the bypass kit to the normal position. 3. Turn on the pump. 4. Open the water faucet furthest away from the water tank. Run the water until clear water appears. Shut off the faucet, and do thi...
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Free spirit motorhome 11-1 triple e recreational vehicles & leisure travel vans warranty policy (effective 2012 model year) 1. Basic coverage a. Coach warranty: two year limited coach warranty - triple e recreational vehicles (hereafter known as triple e rv) warrants that all parts manufactured by t...
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Free spirit motorhome 11-2 a. D. Rv rental/lease warranty: one year limited coach warranty - triple e recreational vehicles warrants that all parts manufactured by triple e rv to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months or 12,000 miles/20,000 kilometers, wh...
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Free spirit motorhome 11-3 this warranty does not cover any component which is not manufactured by triple e recreational vehicles or any component under separate warranties from its manufacturer (including but not limited to tires, batteries, refrigerator, stove, heaters, chassis, powertrain, etc fo...
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Free spirit motorhome 11-4 it may become necessary for you (the retail owner) to have warranty work done at a site other than an authorized triple e rv/leisure travel van dealer. If this is the case the repair center must obtain prior authorization from triple e recreational vehicles before the warr...
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Free spirit motorhome i notes.
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Free spirit motorhome ii notes.
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Free spirit motorhome iii notes.
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Free spirit motorhome iv notes.
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Free spirit motorhome v notes.
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Free spirit motorhome vi.
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Free spirit motorhome vii.