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3. The travel trailer will now back up. This lever knob will slide into the correct
position when pulling forward.
NOTE: It is extremely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times. An
empty cylinder invites moisture.
Breakaway Protection
The hydraulic brake system is equipped with a breakaway cable or chain. When towing,
this cable or chain must be attached loosely to a frame member of the tow vehicle,
leaving enough clearance so that the travel trailer can turn freely without actuating the
breakaway device.
If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, the breakaway cable will actuate the master
cylinder, locking the brakes. This will stop the travel trailer in the shortest possible
distance.
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CAUTION: Breakaway protection must be fully released during the vehicle
operation. Check this before towing. Do not use the breakaway protection as
a parking brake.
SETTING UP YOUR KIWI/KIWI TOO TRAVEL
TRAILER
We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for camping. There are two
reasons to be level. First, your travel trailer is designed to operate in a level position for
both the water drainage system and especially your refrigerator. Second, it is more
comfortable to live on the level. If a level site is not available, use short 2" x 6" blocks of
wood to raise the wheels on the side of the trailer which is setting lower.
Before unhooking the travel trailer from tow vehicle, always mount the dolly wheel to the
tongue jack and block the trailer wheels to keep the trailer from moving.
1. Release the weight distributing bars (if used).
2. Release the safety latch on the coupler.
3. Raise the coupler on the A-frame by turning the
tongue jack until the ball is free.
4. Disconnect seven (7) way wire connector, safety
chains, and breakaway cable.
5. Move the tow vehicle away as desired.
6. Lower the tongue jack until the travel trailer is level.
7. Lower the stabilizer jacks (Fig. 3-6) by placing the
crank onto the jack shaft and turning it clockwise to lower it until the frame of the
travel trailer begins to rise slightly. Equalize all four jacks for best support. You may
need to adjust each jack two or three times. For convenience when you are not
parked on cement, you may wish to place a wood or hard plastic block under the
jack.
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CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS TO LEVEL THE
UNIT. It is important to remember that stabilizer jacks are to be used only
for support while occupying and moving around in your travel trailer. They are not
designed to bear the weight of the travel trailer.
Fig. 3-6
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Bed Setup (Front and Rear) (For Kiwi Models Only)
IMPORTANT:
We recommend that well in advance of any trip, you set up your Kiwi travel trailer
and using a garden hose, thoroughly soak the tent with a light spray of water. After
the tent dries, repeat the soaking process three additional times. This process seasons
the canvas and seams. DO NOT spray directly on the canvas with a high pressure
hose. If you do not follow this procedure, you may experience some water seepage
during the first few exposures to rain. Let the tent dry thoroughly before storing it to
prevent mildew and odors. If you note any water seepage or leaks after seasoning
your tent, let the tent dry, then spray water repellant on the INSIDE of the seams
where seepage occurs. One or two applications of water repellant may be necessary
to stop all water seepage in seams where the thread enters the fabric. NOTE:
Touching the tent canvas when it is wet can cause leakage. If leakage persists, please
contact your dealer for assistance.
NOTE: For storing purposes, the Kiwi travel trailer front bed is equipped with
canvas straps to hold the bed mats. Prior to setting up the bed(s), the canvas
straps should be unhooked by using the clips at the top edge. (The JA
model also has one strap on the rear bed.)
1. Locate the bed brace supports found in the roadside front compartment. Insert one
end of the bed brace supports into the bracket (Fig. 3-7) located on the frame in
front and on the bumper in the rear.
2. Unscrew the knobs (Fig. 3-8) that hold the bed board in place to release the bed
board. This process can be performed by one person, but works better with two.
3. Slowly lower the bed board into position and insert the other end of the bed brace
support into the bracket (Fig. 3-9) located on the bed board.
Fig. 3-7
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CAUTION: The bed board must be supported at all times. If the bed board
falls, damage will occur to the unit.
4. Pull the tent out and over the edges of the bed
board. (Fig. 3-10) Snap the end of the tent into
place. Before snapping the sides, make sure the
bed bow is pulled up to a vertical position. Snap
the sides of the tent.
Fig. 3-8
Fig. 3-9
Fig. 3-10
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