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A Description of the 26-ft Fleetwood Flair Motorhome imported and supplied by Motorhome Medics of Cheltenham

Barry and Margaret Williamson

January 2008

For images of the Flair in England, France, Greece and Turkey, click: Flair Fotos

Item

USA Measure

UK Measure

Metric

Make  Fleetwood     
Model  Flair     

Chassis

Chevrolet

   

Engine

7.5 litre V8 Petrol

   

Wheelbase

13 ft 3 inches

13 ft 3 inches

4 metres

GVWR

14,800 lbs

6.6 tons

6,700 kg

GCWR

20,000 lbs

8.9 tons

9,070 kg

UVW (Unladen)  10,663 lbs  4.76 tons  4,840 kg 
Carrying Capacity  4,137 lbs  1.85 tons  1,880 kg 
Front Axle  5,500 lbs  2.45 tons  2,500 kg 
Rear Axle  10,000 lbs  4.46 tons  4,535 kg 

Hitch rating

3,500 lbs

1.56 tons

1,590 kg

Fuel Capacity

75 gallons 450 lbs

63 UK gallons

285 litre/ 200 kg

Length

26 ft

26 ft

7.9 metres

Height

11 ft 10 inches

11 ft 10 inches

3.6 metres

Width

8 ft

8 ft

2.4 metres

Interior Width

7 ft 6 inches

7 ft 6 inches

2.3 metres

Interior Height

6 ft 7 inches

6 ft 7 inches

2.0 metres

Fresh Water Tank

100 gallons

83 gallons

380 litres

Black Water Tank

50 gallons

42 gallons

190 litres

Grey Water Tank

50 gallons

42 gallons

190 litres

LPG Tank

25 gallons

21 gallons

95 litres

Electrical: 15 Amp mains input dual 110-volt 60 Hz/230-volt 50 Hz; 4Flair_(39).JPGkW generator; incandescent décor and make-up lighting; roof-top TV aerial; front and rear TV sockets; mains/12-volt AC/DC converter; central electrical panel with battery charger; patio mains sockets; patio lighting; two 120 amp-hour deep cycle leisure batteries; dual battery charge control.

Bathroom: Privacy door; hand basin; shower with folding door and moulded shower pan; make-up lights above large mirror; roof vent with extractor fan; flushing marine toilet; storage cabinets; skylight in shower.

Kitchen: 6 cu ft refrigerator/freezer with double doors and transit locks; range hood and monitor panel, with light and externally vented extractor fan; Magic Chef 16 inch 3-burner high output gas range with oven and auto-ignition; microwave; large double stainless steel sink; storage cabinets; wooden roller-guide drawers with transit locks; magnetic knife rack; wall-mounted can opener; 12-bottle rack/coffee table; dinette seating and table; book shelf.

Bedroom: Maxair roof vent cover; rear speakers for radio and CD playeFlair_(40).JPGr; fixed Queen bed with innersprung mattress and storage under; bedside table with drawers; coat hooks; wall-mounted multi-standard, 12-volt/mains, analogue/digital TV and DVD player; book shelf.

Heating and Cooling: 5-gallon quick recovery water heater (gas and electric); water heater bypass; hot air furnace (34,000 BTU/hour or 10kW) for blown air vents; catalytic gas heater; single roof air-conditioner with solar battery charger; mains fan heater; mains 700W radiator. LPG fixed tank 21 UKgallons (95 litres).

Water: Fresh water tank 83 gallons (380) litres; black water tank 42 gallons (190 litres); grey water tank 42 gallons (190 litres); on-demand water pump with filter; water pump switch; heated holding tanks; drinking water filter to kitchen tap.

Safety: CO detector; propane detector; 2 smoke alarms; 2 fire extinguisFlair_(38).JPGhers; fire blanket; locks on all sliding windows; 3 locks on single external door; door alarm; movement alarm; 1 million candlepower torch.

External: Valve extenders on double rear wheels; wheel covers; halogen fog lamps; spare tyre and carrier; awning; entry door with deadbolt lock; 2x mains sockets; roof ladder; awning light; 15 ft sewer hose; external rear view mirrors; slider windows with locks; power entry step; exterior hot/cold shower; steel wall, floor and ceiling framing; one-piece rubber roof.

Luggage: 7 external carpeted and galvanised luggage compartments; hidFlair_(34).JPGden stainless steel latch rods; insulated luggage doors; gas lift strut supports; exterior assist handle; 9 internal lockers; 3 internal under-seat and under-bed lockers; double-door wardrobe with full length mirrors; 10 drawers.

Cab: Intermittent wiper control; radio with CD player and 'park-travel' switch; magazine racks for driver and passenger; automatic heater/air-con combination; dual battery disconnect system; dual swivel sun visors with map pocket; engine cover tray; reclining captain's chairs; cruise control; auxiliary start circuit; 3-point seat belts; automatic transmission.

Interior Trim: Full cab and window blinds; entry rail; wall-to-wall carpet (except for bathroom floor); solid divider door to bedroom; brass-finish cabinet hardware.