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TRAVEL TRAILER/
FIFTH WHEEL
OWnER's MAnuAL

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  • Page 1 TRAVEL TRAILER/ FIFTH WHEEL OWnER’s MAnuAL...

  • Page 2: Welcome

    Please carefully read the Limited Warranty in the front of this manual. Forest River, Inc. has no other expressed or implied warranties of any type. You, as the owner, are responsible for providing proper maintenance as outlined in this manual and as set forth in the component manufacturers booklets.

  • Page 3: Forest River Inc. Warranty

    RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BY FOREST RIVER INC. Thank you for choosing to purchase a Recreational Vehicle by Forest River Inc., a fine product in which design and construction have received the care that quality demands. This important warranty covers many items and is indicative of our desire to stand behind our products and assure our customers’ complete satisfaction.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 6 WELCOME ..............1 FOREST RIVER INC. WARRANTY ........2 APPLIANCES TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........3 Range/Oven ............31-33 Microwave Oven ..........33-34 SECTION 1 Refrigerator ..............34 CUSTOMER INFORMATION Furnace ..............35 Manfacturers Warranty ..........5 Water Heater ............35-36 Taking Delivery ............5 Water Pump .............36 Dealer Responsibilities ..........5...
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  • Page 6: Customer Information

    Your dealer will fully explain all reason. Be sure you understand the Optional 2nd Year Protection Plan offered by Forest River. (Not offered on all the system functions and will supply component information models.) Ask any questions you may have before leaving for items used in the manufacture of your recreational vehicle.

  • Page 7: Owner Responsibilities

    HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) IN have before leaving the dealership. ADDITION TO NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. NOTE: FOREST RIVER INC. WANTS YOU TO HAVE THE IF NHTSA RECEIVES SIMILAR COMPLAINTS, IT MAY OPEN BEST POSSIBLE ADVENTURE WITH YOUR NEW RV. TO...

  • Page 8: Sample-Warranty Reg./Pre-Delivery Forms

    Customer Information SECTION Page 8 Page 7...

  • Page 9: Identification & Safety

    If any decal, data or instruction plate is damaged, painted over or 1.) WORLD IDENTIFIER: 4x4 - Forest River removed, it should be replaced. 2.) UNIT TYPE: T-Travel Trailer, F-Fifth Wheel SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR LP 3.) BRAND: WC-Wildcat, CA-Cardinal...

  • Page 10: Fire Safety

    Identification and Safety SECTION FIRE SAFETY Cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation. Before operation: Fire safety is an important part of owning a recreational 1.) Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan, AND vehicle. The following basic rules of fire prevention can help eliminate the possibility of a fire.

  • Page 11: Tire Safety

    Identification and Safety SECTION LP GAS REGULATORS MUST ALWAYS DO NOT USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH WARNING BE INSTALLED WITH THE DIAPHRAGM A FIRE. WATER CAN SPREAD SOME RISK OF ELECTRIC VENT FACING DOWNWARD. REGULATORS THAT ARE TYPES OF FIRE AND ELECTROCUTION SHOCK NOT IN COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH IS POSSIBLE.

  • Page 12: Identification And Safety

    Identification and Safety SECTION Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits Tire Safety Checklist Tire inflation pressure is the level of the air in the tire that • Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), provides it with load-carrying capacity and affects the overall including the spare.
  • Page 13 Identification and Safety SECTION ‘M+S’ or ‘M/S’ indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability. Most radial tires have these markings; hence, they have some mud and snow capability. IMPORTANT NOTE: IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO REPLACE A TIRE AND YOU FEEL IT IS A WARRANTY ISSUE, MOST TIRE MANUFACTUERS REQUIRE THE D.O.T.
  • Page 14 Identification and Safety SECTION IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN PROPER Treadwear Number This number indicates the tire’s wear WARNING rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should WHEEL NUT TORQUE TO PROVIDE SAFE take for the tread to wear down. For example, a tire graded AND SECURE ATTACHMENT OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB/DRUM.

  • Page 15: Loading & Weighing Tips

    Weight, Loading and Towing SECTION CARGO CAPACITIES however, is a cargo weight and is treated as such. If there is a fresh water storage tank of 100 gallons, when filled this Determining the weight of a vehicle includes more than tank would weigh about 800 pounds.

  • Page 16: And Load Distribution

    Weight, Loading and Towing SECTION DO NOT ANY TYPE OF RACK OR FRAME LOADING TIPS WARNING (continued) TO ANY RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FRAME, • Heavy items should be stored close to BUMPER, OR CHASSIS PART. THE ALTERATION TO the floor in the center of the unit. Avoid LENGTH AND/OR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION MAY RESULT IN loading heavy items near either end of the UNSTABLE HANDLING, BE A SAFETY HAZARD, OR COULD...

  • Page 17: Leveling/Jacks

    LEVELING YOUR TRAVEL TRAILER OR Forest River recommends you consult with your Forest FIFTH WHEEL MANUAL LEVELING River dealer for assistance in selecting the proper weight distribution and sway control systems for your application.

  • Page 18: Manual Operation

    Weight, Loading and Towing SECTION Install the large level in front of or behind the low side tires. Drive onto the on the front of your boards and recheck the level. If you use more than one unit so it is visable board, stagger them so the wheels roll up the boards from the drivers’...

  • Page 19: Slide-Out Room

    Weight, Loading and Towing SECTION SLIDE ROOM KEEP HANDS AND ALL OTHER BODY WARNING PARTS CLEAR OF FLUID LEAKS. OIL IN Before extending the room, check the exterior of the unit to THE HYDRAULIC LANDING GEAR MAY BE UNDER HIGH be sure the room will not hit anything outside when it is fully PRESSURE AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS SKIN PENETRATING extended.

  • Page 20: Living Quarters, Lp, & Electrical

    WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION River dealer.) The manual crank shaft is located on the motor FROM FOREST RIVER, INC. DOING SO MAY CAUSE transmission housing. Turn the crank counter clockwise to DAMAGE TO YOUR RV AND LIMIT, REDUCE, OR VOID move the room IN, and clockwise to move the room OUT.

  • Page 21: Safety Devices

    Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION SAFETY DEVICES Tips to help contain humidity NEVER IGNORE ALARMS ON SAFETY continued WARNING DEVICES. IF THE ALARM SOUNDS AND 5.) Be sure there are no obstructions in any YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN OF THE SOURCE, vents and that all vents are properly GET EVERYONE OUT OF THE HOUSE IMMEDIATELY.

  • Page 22: Lp Gas

    Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION supply at the LP tank (or source). Immediately call a Service LP DETECTOR Center or LP gas supplier from an outside telephone and • This detector senses propane gas in the air, not smoke or follow their instructions.
  • Page 23 Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION THE PROPER STEPS TO PREVENT A REOCCURENCE. DO NOT adjust or repair the regulator. It is preset at the factory to certain specifications and should only be adjusted HAVE THE SYSTEM CHECKED BY YOUR LP SUPPLIER. by a qualified propane service technician.

  • Page 24: Electrical/Battery/Converter

    Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION CONNECTING TO AN OUTSIDE NOTE: THE ALARM MAY SOUND AT TIMES WHEN NO LP GAS IS PRESENT DUE TO HOUSEHOLD PRODUCT USE POWER SOURCE SUCH AS AEROSOL HAIRSPRAY, CERTAIN CLEANERS, A 30 amp or 50 amp power cord is provided ADHESIVES, ALCOHOL, ETC.

  • Page 25: Battery Maintenance

    BATTERY MAINTENANCE DEATH RESULT FROM FAILURE TO CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED POWER SOURCE. While Forest River didn’t install your battery, we want to provide you with the following information. Battery maintenance is BATTERY SAFETY ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR WARNING important.

  • Page 26: Power Converter

    Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION BATTERY CHARGING with an electrical ground such as water, plumbing or the earth. The converter also operates as a battery charger when it is connected to a 110 volt power source. If the battery is below If an imbalance is detected, the GFCI will trip and shut off its full charge, the converter charger will begin operation at power to the outlet.

  • Page 27: Plumbing

    Living Quarters, LP and Electrical SECTION 12 VOLT FUSES volt line, or at a not-fused 12 volt component on the line. Check the 12 volt line and any components along the line. A 12 volt DC distribution panel is located next to the 110 volt Locate the short and take necessary steps to repair it.

  • Page 28: Monitor Panel

    Plumbing SECTION MONITOR PANEL NOTE: WHEN FILLING THE SYSTEM, YOU MAY WANT TO ADD MORE WATER TO THE TANK TO REPLACE THE While there are several different WATER USED WHEN FILLING THE HOT WATER TANK AND styles of monitor panels, they all WATER LINES.

  • Page 29: Waste Water/Holding Tanks

    Plumbing SECTION some water to accumulate in the tank to use for flushing To Sanitize the System (continued): drain line and flexible hose. • Allow the solution to stand in the tank, undisturbed, for at least 3 (three) hours. HOLDING TANKS • Drain the system by opening all faucets and the fresh water Due to the vast array of floor plans and the necessary tank drain valve, while flushing the system with fresh water...

  • Page 30: Toilet

    Plumbing SECTION 3.) Attach the other end of the flexible drain line to the dump controls flushing and the station inlet. Be sure both ends of the flexible drain line flow of water into the bowl. are securely attached. • To add water to the toilet 4.) Drain the black water tank first, by pulling the termination before using, lift the flush valve handle toward you.

  • Page 31: Dewinterizing The Water System

    Plumbing SECTION WINTERIZING WITH ANTIFREEZE ONLY fill. This small, inexpensive adapter is available at most RV supply stores. Purchase 4-6 gallons of RV approved, non-toxic antifreeze. NEVER USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTIFREEZE WARNING 1.) Drain all tanks, fresh water and sewage tanks. YOUR FRESH WATER...

  • Page 32: Water System Maintenance

    Plumbing SECTION WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE leaking persists, shut off the water supply until the fitting can be properly replaced. Check with your dealer for the correct AND TROUBLESHOOTING method of replacement and replacement parts. As with any mechanical system, your plumbing is subject to Proper winterization procedures of plumbing systems will the development of problems.
  • Page 33 Appliances SECTION LIGHTING SURFACE BURNERS BELOW EXERPT FROM APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER’S USERS MANUAL REGARDING The surface burners will feature either matchlit ignition or IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION. REFER TO THE Piezo pilotless ignition. Be sure all control knobs are in the OVEN/RANGE MANUFACTURERS’ USER MANUAL FOR ‘OFF’...

  • Page 34: Microwave Oven

    Appliances SECTION OVEN KNOB 4.) When the burner lights, adjust the surface burner control knob between HI and LOW to select the The OVEN knob is used to select and maintain the oven desired flame size. temperature. Push in and turn this knob just to the desired temperature.

  • Page 35: Refrigerator

    MODE, IF THE REFRIGERATOR FAILS TO OPERATE, REFER fully operational. TO THE MANUFACTURERS USER MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE FOREST RIVER OWNER’S PACKET. Leveling Leveling is one of the requirements for proper operation with Purging Air From The Lines absorption refrigerators.

  • Page 36: Furnace

    Appliances SECTION FURNACE DO NOT TURN ON THE GAS SUPPLY UNTIL WARNING THE GAS LEAK(S) HAS BEEN REPAIRED. BEFORE OPERATING FURNACE CHECK LOCATION OF THE FURNACE VENT TO BE SURE IT WILL YOU, AS THE OWNER/USER, SHOULD INSPECT THE NOT BE BLOCKED BY THE OPENING OF ANY DOOR ON FURNACE MONTHLY DURING THE HEATING SEASON FOR THE TRAILER (OR BY EXTERIOR ITEMS SUCH AS A BUSH PRESENCE OF SOOT ON THE VENT.

  • Page 37: Water Heater

    Appliances SECTION Water Odor Winterizing Odor from the water is not a warranty or service issue. Many If your water heater plumbing system is equipped with a water supplies contain enough sulphur to produce a ‘rotten bypass kit, use it to close off the waterheater, drain it egg’...

  • Page 38: Heat & Cool Thermostat

    Due to the large selection of televisions used in the If rotating the antenna becomes difficult, normal operation manufacturing of Forest River RVs, it is impossible to list can be restored by lubricating the bearing surface between all of them in this manual. Therefore, you will find general the rotating gear housing and the base plate.

  • Page 39: Air Conditioner

    Appliances SECTION Elevate the antenna offer less than 30 amp service. Check with the campground remove before utilizing excessive power, which may create a fire set screw from the hazard or trip breakers, in either the recreational vehicle, or rotating gear housing the outside power source.

  • Page 40: Seals & Adhesives

    Care & Maintenance SECTION Keep screens and window slides clean and free of debris. • Wash the exterior monthly with warm Periodically test the operation of all windows and their water and a mild detergent. components. • Avoid spraying water directly into If you are unsure about the correct methods of lubrication refrigerator and furnace vents.

  • Page 41: Lp Gas System

    Care & Maintenance SECTION YOUR ROOF SHOULD BECOME Winter Precautions WARNING PUNCTURED OR RIPPED, COVER THE • Water Systems - In severe cold it is wise PUNCTURE OR TEAR TO SEAL OUT MOISTURE AND HAVE to monitor the water temperature in the IT REPAIRED IMMEDIATELY.

  • Page 42: Storage Tips

    Care & Maintenance SECTION Storage Tips Storage Tips (continued) 1.) Park your RV on a level surface. 8.) Be sure that both the chassis and auxiliary batteries have the proper 2.) Winterize the chassis and the generator electrolyte level and that they are fully (optional) as outlined in the chassis and Bright Bright...

  • Page 43: Storage Preparation Chart

    Care & Maintenance SECTION STORAGE PREPARATION When storing you RV for the winter, certain precautions need to be taken to protect your unit. Be sure to talk with your local dealer concerning any special requirements, for storage, in your particular geographic location. The following steps are general and your dealer can help you choose those which are most appropriate for your needs.

  • Page 44: Effects Of Formaldehyde

    Care & Maintenance SECTION FORMALDEHYDE Look for the Gold Seal and buy with FROM BUILDING MATERIALS confidence. For more information, write: Water Quality Association Certain building products such as particleboard, fiberboard 4151 Naperville Rd. and hardwood plywood are manufactured with an adhesive Lisle, Il.
  • Page 45 5 cartridge only with a genuine WaterPurTM cartridge available micron polypropylene melt blown filter medium. from your Forest River Inc. dealer. Maximum cartridge operating pressure is 125 psid and Operational Note: The WaterPur™ cartridge is not to be maximum operating temperature is 125O˚...

  • Page 46: Coach-Net Roadside Assistance

    Care & Maintenance SECTION Emergency Roadside Assistance When you take delivery of your new Forest River RV you can travel worry free knowing you have a RV technical expert and emergency roadside assistance just a phone call away. We’ve teamed up with...
  • Page 47 Care & Maintenance SECTION MAINTENANCE / REPAIR SCHEDULE Date Maintenance/Service Procedure Service Center Name/Address/Phone Page 46 Page 46...
  • Page 48 Care & Maintenance SECTION MAINTENANCE / REPAIR SCHEDULE Date Maintenance/Service Procedure Service Center Name/Address/Phone Page 47 Page 47...
  • Page 49 Care & Maintenance SECTION TRAVEL JOURNAL Page 48 Page 48...
  • Page 50 105 14th Avenue Middlebury, IN 46540 WWW.SHASTARVING.COM Forest River, Inc. Corporate Office PO Box 3030 55740 County Road One Elkhart, IN 46515-3030 Phone (574) 389-4600 Forest River, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company.

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