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3.
Ground anchors capable of withstanding at least a 4,725 lb.
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.
During the re-leveling process, do not jack the travel trailer against
tight straps.
Inspection Checklist
Once the bungalow travel trailer has been set up for long term
seasonal camping, the following items should be checked for proper
set up prior to occupancy.
‰ Installation / Placement
‰ Utility Connections
‰ Level
‰ Fuel
‰ Foundation
‰ Water
‰ Tie Downs
‰ Electric
‰ Sewage
VEHICLE OPERATION
Detachable Hitch
Some units come with a detachable hitch. If detachable, the hitch
A-frame will be bolted to the underside of the trailer frame. The
instructions to remove and install it are listed below:
SUGGESTED MATERIALS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED):
Main "I" Beam
Shoulder-type
Tie Down
1.
eye bolt, nut,
Bracket
& washer (not
provided)
2.
Frame Tie Down Diagram
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Remove tongue from trailer by removing ¾" bolts and nuts (4 per
To reinstall the hitch, reverse these steps (tighten the bolts to 60-70
ft/lbs torque). It is your responsibility to take your travel trailer to the
dealer for warranty or service repair.
Quantity Item Description
4
3-ton jack stands
2
7/8" open end wrench
1
3/4" socket and drive
1
3/8" socket and drive
4
Wood blocks or tire chocks
Chock tires on both sides
of trailer.
Unscrew flexible gas hose
from main bulkhead on
front steel crossmember
and cap both fittings.
Remove gas bottles from
tongue.
Remove electrical wiring
and safety break-a-way
switch from tongue by
removing 3/8" screws
(could be 3 or more).
Coil wires up and place
behind front crossmember.
Raise tongue up with
tongue jack.
Place 2 jack stands (3-ton minimum rating each, one on each
side of the trailer) approximately 4' behind the front crossmember
under the main I-beam.
Lower frame down onto jack stands.
Place another (2) jack stands (3-ton minimum rating each,
one each side of tongue) under tongue between (2) tongue
connection plates.
connection plate, 16 total).
Electrical Wiring and
Safety Breakaway Switch
Detachable Hitch
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