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Grass and organic material from the area is removed from under supports or foot-
ings.
Tie-downs
All travel trailers should be securely anchored to the ground with (6) tie-downs and ground
anchors (minimum 3 per side), to resist the sliding and overturning effects of high winds.
Where tie-downs are required, it will be necessary to adhere to the following instructions.
All travel trailers are equipped with tie-down attachment provisions on the main "I"-beams.
Any one of the three methods featured may be used.
In the tie-down system, it is important to use materials of proper design and adequate
quality. The following material specifications should be considered as minimum re-
quirements.
The following materials not furnished with the travel trailer but are necessary to complete
the tie-down system must meet the listed requirements.
1.
Cable or steel strap with a breaking strength of at least 4,725 pounds, e.g. galvanized
aircraft cable at least 1/4" inch in diam-
eter or Type 1, Finish B Grade 1 steel
strapping, 1 1/4 inches wide and 0.035
inches thick, conform to F.S. QQ-S-
781-H.
2.
Galvanized connection devices such as
turnbuckles, eyebolts, strap buckles and
cable clamps should be rated at 3,150
working load minimum.
3.
Ground anchors capable of withstand-
ing at least a 4,725 pound pull. Anchors
must be installed as specified by the anchor manufacturer.
THE UNIT MUST BE IN ITS FINAL LEVEL POSITION PRIOR TO TYING IT
DOWN.
Leveling your recreation vehicle is important as the water drainage systems are designed
with proper slope and must be level for proper operation, and the appliances perform best
when level.
The procedure for tying down the travel trailer is as follows:
1.
Position and install the ground anchors to line up with the provided tie-down brackets.
2.
Connect the straps to the frame and ground anchors.
3.
Tighten the straps using the tensioning device provided with the ground anchors. Use
caution to avoid over-tensioning the straps as this may pull the trailer off the piers.
Straps should be tightened only enough to remove the slack. After all the straps are
installed and the slack removed, tension the straps.
The strap tension should be rechecked at frequent intervals until all pier settlement
has stopped.
Inspection Checklist
Once the travel trailer has been set up for long term seasonal camping, the following items
should be checked for proper set up prior to occupancy.
During the re-leveling process, do not jack the travel trailer against tight straps.
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