Winnebago BRAVE User Manual

TO THE OWNER
Congratulations! We welcome you to the exciting world of motor home travel and camping. You will
find it convenient and enjoyable to have all the comforts of home and still enjoy the great outdoors wher-
ever you choose to go.
Your motor home has been carefully designed, engineered and manufactured to provide dependability
as well as safety. Before sliding into the driver’s seat, take a few minutes to become familiar with opera-
tions and features. This manual was prepared to aid you in the proper care and operation of the vehicle and
equipment. We urge you to read it completely. In addition, spend some time with the dealer when you take
delivery, you will want to learn all you can about your new motor home.
Your new motor home is covered by a factory warranty against defects in material 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 new motor
home.
Throughout this manual, certain items are labeled NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING. These terms
alert you to precautions that can involve risk to your vehicle or to your personal safety. Read and follow
them carefully.
NOTE: Indicates a special point of information.
.
CAUTION
Indicates that a failure to observe can
cause damage to vehicle or equip-
ment
WARNING
This symbol is used to alert you to
precautions that involve your per-
sonal safety as well as vehicle dam-
age. Read and follow them carefully.
132000-05-000January 2000

Winnebago BRAVE Specifications

General

Engine	Ford 7.3L V8
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Sleeping Capacity	4-6
Category	Class A
Horsepower	350 hp
Torque	468 lb-ft
Manufacturer	Winnebago
Height	11' 6"
Fuel Capacity	80 gallons
Chassis	Ford F-53
Width	102"

Summary

SECTION 1: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

GENERAL WARNINGS

Essential safety rules for occupants and vehicle operation.

DRIVING

Crucial safety guidelines for operating the motor home.

SECTION 2: DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME

SEAT BELTS

Proper use and care of seat belts for occupant safety.

SECTION 3: IN CASE OF DRIVING EMERGENCY

MOTOR HOME TIRE CHANGING PROCEDURE

Step-by-step guide for safe emergency tire replacement.

JUMP STARTING

Procedure for safely starting the engine with jumper cables.

ENGINE OVERHEAT

Steps to take if the engine overheats to prevent damage.

SECTION 4: TRAVELING WITH YOUR MOTORHOME

LOADING THE VEHICLE

Guidelines for distributing cargo to meet weight ratings and safety.

SECTION 5: LP GAS SYSTEM

SAFE USE OF THE LP GAS SYSTEM

Critical safety precautions for handling and using LP gas.

REFILLING LP TANK

Procedures and precautions for safely refilling the LP gas tank.

SECTION 10: STORING YOUR MOTOR HOME

PREPARING VEHICLE FOR STORAGE

Cold Weather Storage Procedure (Winterizing)

Detailed steps for winterizing the motor home's systems.