forest river Forester User Manual

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Class C Motorhome
Owner’s Manual
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forest river Forester Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Microwave	Yes
Shower	Yes
Toilet	Yes
Awning	Yes
Leveling Jacks	Optional
Exterior Storage	Yes
Interior Lighting	LED
Vent Fan	Yes
Smoke Detector	Yes
LP Detector	Yes
CO Detector	Yes
Fire Extinguisher	Yes
Seat Belts	Yes
Spare Tire	Yes
Inverter	Optional
Solar Panel	Optional
Bluetooth	Yes
USB Ports	Yes
110V Outlets	Yes
12V Outlets	Yes
Exterior Color	Various
Interior Color	Various
Chassis	Ford
Transmission	Automatic
Fuel Capacity	55 gal
Generator	Optional
Air Conditioning	13, 500 BTU
Heating	Yes
Refrigerator	Yes
Stove	Yes
Oven	Optional
Water Heater	6 gal
TV	Optional
Audio System	Yes
Flooring	Vinyl
Upholstery	Fabric
Countertops	Laminate
Sink	Yes
Faucet	Yes
Battery	12V
Backup Camera	Optional
Sleeping Capacity	4-6 people
Warranty	12-month/12, 000 mile basic limited warranty

Summary

Warranty

Limited Warranty Overview

Details the limited warranty for motorized products and its terms.

Purchaser's Obligations

Outlines the owner's duties for warranty validation and service.

Customer Information

Dealer's Responsibilities

Customer's Responsibilities

Reporting Safety Defects

Procedure for reporting vehicle defects to NHTSA and Forest River.

Coach-Net Roadside Assistance

Details on complimentary RV technical and roadside assistance services.

Identification and Safety

Safety Regulations and Propane

Provides safety warnings and guidelines for propane usage and storage.

Airbag and Seatbelt Safety

Details the importance and correct usage of airbags and seat belts.

Safety Devices

Information on smoke, CO, and propane detectors, including testing and maintenance.

Fire Safety

Basic rules and precautions for preventing fires in the RV.

Tire Safety

Leveling Jacks and Slide Room Operation

Leveling Jacks Operation

Instructions for operating the RV's leveling jack system, including auto and manual modes.

Slide Room Operation

Procedures for extending and retracting RV slide rooms, including safety warnings.

Living Quarters

Propane

Detailed safety warnings and operational guidelines for the RV propane system.

Electrical System Control

Batteries

Plumbing

Water Pump

Sanitization

Waste Water/Holding Tanks

Guidance on managing gray and black water tanks, including dumping and cleaning.

Winterization and De-winterization

Appliances

Range/Oven

Safety instructions and operation for the RV's range and oven.

Microwave Oven

Refrigerator

Information on RV refrigerator operation, leveling, and energy selection.

Furnace

Safe operation and maintenance tips for the RV furnace.

Water Heater