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SETTING UP YOUR RECREATION VEHICLE
(See page 35)
Position the RV as desired in a location that is mostly level from
side to side, has clearance for slide-outs, allows for clear and
solid placement of stabilizer and tongue jacks, and allows for safe
movement around the outside of the vehicle.
Level the RV (side-to-side). 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.
Travel Trailer Set Up
1.
Make sure the tow vehicle is in park, and chock the wheels
securely to prevent the RV from moving.
2.
Unhook the wire harness/connector plug, safety chains, and
breakaway switch lanyard.
3.
Install the dolly wheel or platform.
4.
Release the weight distributing bars (customer supplied).
5.
Open the tongue jack coupler latch.
6.
Raise the tongue jack to lift the coupler above the hitch ball.
7.
Pull the tow vehicle away.
8.
Level the RV (front-to-back) with the tongue jack.
9.
Extend slide outs then lower the stabilizer jacks.
Fifth Wheel Set Up
1.
Make sure the tow vehicle is in park, and chock the wheels
securely to prevent the RV from moving.
2.
Lower and secure the landing gear.
3.
Lower the tailgate.
4.
Raise the landing gear so the weight is off of the hitch plate.
There should be a small gap (about 1/8") between the pinbox
and the receiver.
5.
Gently put your truck into reverse (do not give it any fuel/
acceleration). This effectively moves the kingpin off the locking
bar that will allow you to disengage it.
VEHICLE OPERATION
6.
Step on brake, put the vehicle in park, and apply parking brake.
7.
Disconnect the wire harness/connector plug and breakaway
switch lanyard. Stow them out of the way.
8.
Disengage the locking bar and unhitch.
9.
Pull the tow vehicle away.
10. Adjust the landing gear height for proper front to back leveling of
the RV.
11. Extend slide outs and then lower the stabilizer jacks.
CAMPSITE HOOK-UP
•
Refer to "SECTION 6: ELECTRICAL" on page
38 before connecting the shore line power cord
(when using full hook-up) OR before starting the
generator (if equipped) or operating the vehicle on
12-volt power when dry camping.
•
Refer to "SECTION 7: FUEL & PROPANE SYSTEM" on page
55 before using the LP system. Open the LP gas tank valve (if
equipped) slowly. There may be air in the lines and five to thirty
seconds of time is needed to bleed air before LP vapor fills the
lines.
•
Refer to "SECTION 8: PLUMBING SYSTEM" on page 61
before connecting the fresh water supply or turning ON the water
pump or water heater.
•
When using full hook-up, connect the sewer hose to the campsite
sewer hook-up.
•
If applicable, start the refrigerator and the cooling or heating
system.
For extended dry camping, management of all your resources is
essential. Check your battery levels and conserve battery power.
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