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  • Page 1 TenT Camper Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Dear Flagstaff Camper Owner, We appreciate your purchase of a Flagstaff Camping Trailer. To help make your camping experience more enjoyable, we have included the attached Camper Setup Guide to help familiarize you with the setup procedure of your camper.

  • Page 3: Welcome Home

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Welcome Home! Thank you for selecting a Forest River tent camper, and welcome to the lifestyle that gives you the freedom to travel and enjoy camping fun whenever you wish. Your Forest River tent camper complies with the requirements set forth by the Recreational Vehicle Institute Association, as well as various other federal and state agencies.

  • Page 4: Forest River Inc. Limited Warranty Fold Down Tent Camper

    Defects in materials and workmanship of the camper during the first 12 months, will be repaired free of charge, if the unit is returned, with both ‘to and from’ transporta- tion charges prepaid, to an authorized Forest River Inc. dealer. Defects in material or workmanship of the roof, tent or frame of the camper, during the first three years of the five year warranty period, will be repaired free of charge, if the part is returned, with prepaid ‘to and from’...

  • Page 5: Forest River, Inc. Limited Lifetime Warranty Fold Down Camper Lifter System

    River Inc. In the event you have a defective lifter system repaired by an unauthorized service person and said repairs are covered by this Warranty, Forest River Inc. shall be liable only for costs of those repairs up to the amount that Forest River Inc., would have incurred if Forest River Inc. or an authorized dealer had made the repairs.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ......4 Forest River, Inc. limited lifetime warranty Fold Down camper lifter System .

  • Page 7: Dealer Responsibilities

    4. All component warranty registration forms should be discussed and/or completed at this time. Your selling dealer should explain and you should fully understand, the warranty provided on your camper. Be sure you understand the Optional Lifetime Protection Plan offered by Forest River Inc. Ask any questions you may have before leaving the dealership.
  • Page 8 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual — —...

  • Page 9: Serial Number, Decals, And Data Plates

    Forest River Inc. recommends that you keep a copy of this information separate from the camper, in the event that theft or vandalism requires you to supply a copy to the authorities.

  • Page 10: General Warranty Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to both your RV dealer and to Forest River. If you experience a problem and you have exhausted all attempts to rectify the situation with your RV dealership, you may consider contacting the Forest River Warranty/Customer Service representative. Contact information is provided on the back inside cover of the Owner’s Manual.

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual are and ainTenanCe eneraL nfOrmaTiOn Periodic maintenance of your tent camper is necessary not only to protect your investment, but also to retain the dependability, safety, and appearance that will provide you with many seasons of trouble-free operation. Preventa- tive maintenance will pay for itself many times over by preventing problems before they occur.

  • Page 12: Tent Maintenance

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Note: It is important to frequently check the seals in order to help prevent moisture from entering the camper, causing rot, mold and mildew. This is especially important for campers being stored outside. If you are un- sure how to perform the seal maintenance, consult your dealer for the correct method for renewing the seals, or, if you prefer, have your dealer perform the seal maintenance for you.
  • Page 13 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Note: Always ventilate and dry tent (with bows and braces in place), as soon as possible, after each exposure to moisture. Mildew is always the result of negligence. Note: To avoid possible damage to the finish, do not use solvents, rubbing compound or abrasive cleaner or cloth, to clean your vinyl tent.

  • Page 14: Interior Maintenance

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual rame Check the condition of the frame regularly. To help avoid rust, keep the frame clean, and repaint as necessary. It is important to keep underbody components clean, especially if you are towing the tent camper in the winter in areas, where road salt is used.
  • Page 15 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual aTer ysTem Regularly check all hoses, fittings, and connections for leaks and signs of wear. Keep the system sanitized, and take care to winterize during cold weather. DO NOT allow water to remain in system for extended periods. The fresh water inlet line, between the fresh water tank and the galley faucet, is protected by a screen filter.

  • Page 16: Forest River Tent Camper Periodic Maintenance Chart

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual OresT iVer amper eriOdiC ainTenanCe harT eacH eacH item 3 mo. 6 mo. yearly as req. procedure trip • Wash with warm water and mild detergent • Wax with liquid or paste wax Fiberglass exterior Check condition of body moldings and reseal as •...

  • Page 17: Safe Operating Practices

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual ondenSation Cooking produces large amounts of moisture in the form of steam and condensation. To allow moisture to escape, open a roof vent or unzip a window. inTer TOrage Certain precautions must be taken to protect your camper during winter storage. Consider using the tips listed below.

  • Page 18: Rules For Towing Your Camper

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual • LP connections should be checked regularly, and the entire LP system should be checked annually, by qualified personnel. • Do not overload, or improperly load, the tent camper. • When traveling, be sure all items stored, inside and outside the camper are secure, and all doors and drawers are firmly closed.
  • Page 19 Coal burning grills anD stoves shall not be useD insiDe the vehiCle as they May Cause fire, explosion, Carbon MonoxiDe poisoning or asphyxiation. note: forest river is not responsible for any DaMage to property, or personal in- jury, that results froM an iMproperly MaintaineD applianCe or lp systeM. —...
  • Page 20 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual afeTy fire safety is an iMportant part of oWning a tent CaMper. the folloWing basiC rules of fire proteCtion Can help eliM- inate the possibility of a fire. 1. Never store flammable liquids in the camper. 2.
  • Page 21 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual xTinguisher If you determine that you can attempt to control the fire using the fire extinguisher, make sure you know how to use it. Read the label on the fire extinguisher, and study the information outlined here to become familiar with the safe operation and maintenance of extinguisher.
  • Page 22 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 1. Gross Axle Weight plus 2. Tongue Weight equals 3. Gross Vehicle Weight note: gross axle Weight is DeterMineD With all tires on the sCale. siDe to siDe Weight Distribution is DeterMineD by Weighing eaCh siDe inDepenDently. To weigh your camper properly, use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 23 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 2. Power - Be sure your tow vehicle has adequate power to tow your camper on the type of roads you will be using. Factors to consider are engine power, cooling capabilities, and axle ratio. Discuss the towing capability of your vehicle with both your recreational vehicle dealer and tow vehicle dealer.
  • Page 24 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual iring The wiring color code for connection is as follows: White - Ground. green - Tail, clearance identification, and side marker lights. red - Left turn and stop. brown - Right turn and stop. blue - Optional electric brakes black - Interior lights and accessory (Connect directly to the tow vehicle battery using #14 wire and a 15 amp in-line fuse at the battery.
  • Page 25 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual LeCTriCaL Place the camper pigtail into the socket located on the tow vehicle. Be sure to allow enough slack to prevent separation during short turns. Check all lights for prop- er operation before pulling away. rakes Your brakes are wired to the tow vehicle through the #1 14 aWg WHite Wire: electrical pigtail, allowing evenly distributed braking...
  • Page 26 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual • Always drive within the speed limit. Reduce speed if you encounter gusty winds, heavy traffic, or unusual road conditions. • When backing up, use your mirrors to check for obstructions. If needed, have someone help guide you. Be sure this person is always in view and at a safe distance from the camper.
  • Page 27 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual ires Your camper tires play an important role in the load carrying capacity of the vehicle. To ensure good tire life, check your tires often. Inspect the general condition of the tire, as well as the air pressure. Always check the air pressure when the tire is cold.
  • Page 28 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual afeTy Preventing Tire Damage: • Slow down if you have to go over a pothole or other object in the road. • Do not run over foreign objects in the roadway, and try not to strike the curb when parking. afeTy heCkLisT • Check tire pressure regularly (at least once a month), including the spare.
  • Page 29 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual u.S. dot t dentiFication umber This number begins with the letters “DOT” and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built.
  • Page 30 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual • Make sure all of the lug nuts are secure. Use a torque wrench, DO NOT guess. • Inspect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread, for cracks, for foreign objects or for other signs of wear or trauma.
  • Page 31 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual be sure to use Wheel nuts that are CoMpatible With the Coin in the Wheel. iMproperly torqueD Wheel nuts Can Cause the Wheel to separate froM the Wheel Mounting surfaCe During operation. this CoulD result in property DaMage, serious personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 32: Lp Gas System

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 7. Raise the camper slightly, with a hydraulic or scissors style jack placed directly under the camper frame. Do not use a bumper style jack, or place any jack under the bumper. 8. Loosen the wheel lug bolts. 9.
  • Page 33 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 5. Be sure the regulator vent faces downward, and that the regulator cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage. 6. Before opening the service valve, allowing LP gas to flow into the system, be sure all LP gas appliances are turned off.
  • Page 34 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Lp g Tage eguLaTOr The regulator reduces the pressure of the LP gas vapor from the pressure in the tank, to the pressure required for use at the appliances. The regulator seldom requires service. Always protect it from the elements and extreme temperatures. The regulator has been preset by the manufacturer and adjustment should not be neces- sary.
  • Page 35 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual • Keep the service valves on an empty tank closed. • If freezing does occur, have your LP dealer purge the LP tank before refilling. • Add anhydrous methanol or other approved LP antifreeze or de-icing agent to the LP tank. • Keep the regulator covered at all times. If freeze up does occur, NEVER attempt to thaw with an open flame. A small light bulb can sometimes be used to provide heat and aid the thawing process. Once thawed, take proper steps to prevent a reoccurrence. Have the sys- tem checked by your LP supplier to determine the source of moisture and correct the problem.
  • Page 36 Without the proper knoWleDge anD tools to aCCoMplish the job. note: forest river Does not reCoMMenD, anD strongly aDvises against, anyone other than a CertifieD lp serviCe teChniCian, perforM lp repairs. note: lp gas is naturally oDorless. an aDDitive, WhiCh Creates a garliC-like oDor, is ethyl MerCaptan.

  • Page 37: Electrical System

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Be sure that you, your family and all guests who may be using the LP appliances, understand and follow all of the precautions. Do not store lp gas or any other type of CoMbustible Containers insiDe the tent CaMper. lp gas Containers are equippeD With safety DeviCes WhiCh relieve exCessive pres- sure by DisCharging gas to the atMosphere.
  • Page 38 CorD in plaCe of the MolDeD 30-aMp plug. note: Due to the potential Danger in failing to heeD this Warning, forest river’s Warranty of fitness anD MerChantability, as Well as any other expresseD...

  • Page 39: Water And Drainage System

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual To test the circuit, use the following procedure: 1. Be sure power to the circuit is on. 2. Push the test button. 3. The red reset button should pop out. 4. All power should be interrupted to outlets protected by the GFCI. 5.
  • Page 40 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual ressurized aTer uppLy To utilize water from an external pressurized source (city water), proceed as follows: 1. Be sure the galley (kitchen) faucet is in the OFF position. 2. Remove the cap from the city water connection, located on outside wall near the sink. 3.
  • Page 41 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual asseTTe OrTa OTTi A cassette Porta Potti is available on some camper models. The type of porta potti varies, but commonly, it is constructed of high quality plastic for durability and easy cleaning and maintenance. It consists of two sec- tions, a permanently installed toilet system and a slide out waste holding tank (cassette).

  • Page 42: Formaldehyde From Building Materials

    These products emit a small quantity of formaldehyde into the air. In reference to building materials; Forest River, Inc. is CARB 93120 Compliant with applicable Phase 2 emission. Other products containing formaldehyde or urea-formaldehyde resins are some carpets, draperies, upholstery, fab- rics, deodorizers, cosmetics, and permanent press fabrics.

  • Page 43: Water-Pur

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual ™ aTer To help you choose quality water treatment products, the Water Quality Association develops its Gold Seal pro- gram. WQA tests water treatment equipment and awards the Gold Seal only to those systems that meet or exceed industry standards for performance, capacity, and integrity in removing a variety of drinking water contaminants.
  • Page 44 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual CCi-10CLw12 O OdeL peraTing nsTruCTiOns Prior to using your RV’s fresh water system with the Water-pur™ CCI-10CLW12 installed, the entire system should be sanitized and rinsed. Make certain that the Water-pur™ filter cartridge is not in the filter housing. Place one ounce of liquid household bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution) in your fresh water tank, for each ten gallon of capacity.
  • Page 45 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual esCripTiOn The Water-pur™ Model CCI-10CLW12 is a Household Class, Group 2, water filtration device designed for installa- tion in recreational vehicles. It has a micron rating of 1 micron, a capacity of 10,000 gallons of chlorine removal at 2.5 gallons per minute.

  • Page 46: Forest River Tent Camper Periodic Maintenance Chart

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual OresT iVer amper eriOdiC ainTenanCe harT eacH eacH item 3 mo. 6 mo. yearly as req. procedure trip • Wash with warm water and mild detergent • Wax with liquid or paste wax Fiberglass exterior Check condition of body moldings and reseal as •...

  • Page 47: Coach-Net ® Emergency Roadside Assistance

    Oadside ssisTanCe 877-801-0333 When you take delivery of your new Forest River camper, you are provided with an emergency roadside assistance service, free! We’ve teamed up with the largest RV emergency roadside assistance company in the country to give you immediate access to fast, dependable service when and where you need it.

  • Page 48: Set Up Instructions

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual nstrUCtions tric lifter system or optional power tongue jack. ampsite eleCtion and (High Wall models only). After taking delivery of your new tent camper, take a short trip to a local campground. Practice pulling into a space and backing up. Take time to learn how to con- nect to the campground water and sewer, and how to operate the various elements of your camper.
  • Page 49 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Move the tow vehicle away from the camper. Level twist to lock. Next, extend the legs to the top pin the camper from front to rear by raising or lower- position on the pole. ing the dolly jack as required. Next, set the stabilizer jacks with sand pads on all four corners of the camper.
  • Page 50 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 1. The guide wire will tell you when the roof is ex- top pole is level. Then slide the bunk end out until tended to full height. Set the safety supports on the it is fully extended. opposing corner lifter arms.
  • Page 51 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Take hold of the handle and pull out the slide room. is stretched tight. Set the other bunk end pole into Attach the cotter pins to the steel pins extruding place and the bed ends are ready to use. from the sidewall at the seal.
  • Page 52 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual remember to remove the faucet spout and store it cord. Be sure to reinstall this door before attempt- back inside the sink when tearing down. ing to slide in the bunk during teardown. 1. Remove the dinette cushions from the bed position, and place the table on its side or on the bed.
  • Page 53 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual dard equipment. To position the TV for viewing, disconnect fitting on the stove is provided for this release the lock and turn it into position. purpose. When connecting the stove to the LP gas supply, the LP valve on the disconnect fitting must be in the OFF position (valve handle at a right an- gle to the gas line).
  • Page 54 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual walls of the shower. Now, slide in and lower the amper roCedUre right wall and then the left wall. Taking down your camper is basically the reverse pro- cess you used to set it up. However, it is important to 11.
  • Page 55 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual level galley”, lower the galley into the storage po- tions. Next remove the “double” pole bed supports sition by grabbing the handle and using an even from the brackets. Store the support poles in a con- swing motion.
  • Page 56 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 2. at this tiMe, refer to the optional nitial exterior set Up a-fraMe aWning/sCreen rooM set up 1. Begin with inserting the dolly wheel onto the jack instruCtions at the enD of this seC- post (if desired) and locking into place. Disconnect tion, if you purChaseD this option.
  • Page 57 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual While applying outward pressure on the wall di- it can be utilized both inside and outside the camp- rectly below, secure the left side latch at the top of er. Simply unfold the table legs and lock into place. the wall into the plate mounted on the ceiling.
  • Page 58 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 1. gest that you consult your dealer and / or owner’s manuals included with your camper for operating flagstaff harD siDe CaMping and maintenance information. trailer Must be in the CloseD position etUrn to tHe oUtside For Final set to toW.
  • Page 59 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 4. Open the lower section of the door and enter. Raise Frame Wning Creen the door side wall by lifting at the top of the upper strUCtions door opening while continuing to hold the upper door section open, until the wall is upright. note: for complete detailed installation and op- erating instruction, refer to the Dometic a-frame awning &...
  • Page 60 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 1. Install the A-Frame Awning Screen Room fabric to 5. Now, attach the mesh skirting to the Velcro tape the Velcro tape along the top inside edge of the door installed previously along the bottom outside edge side wall.
  • Page 61 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual 10. return all other awning/screen room parts to the storage bag to ensure all are available for use dur- ing the next camping trip. Caution: it is iMportant to alloW a Wet tent to Dry CoMpletely before breaking CaMp.
  • Page 62 Tent Camper Owner’s Manual — —...

  • Page 63: Warrarnty, Customer Service, Parts Contact

    Tent Camper Owner’s Manual Flagstaff Warranty, customer service and parts contact inFormation Mailing Address: Flagstaff warranty/customer Service p.o. box 333 millersburg, In 46543 Phone Number: To reach a Flagstaff warranty/customer Service Representative: 574-642-2640 To reach a Flagstaff parts Representative: 574-642-2640 Factory service center The Flagstaff factory service center is located in millersburg, In and is available for major service work that may be required.
  • Page 64 FLAGSTAFF TENT CAMPERS FOREST RIVER, INC P.O. BOX 333 MILLERSBURG, IN 46543 www.forestriverinc.com/flagstaff Forest River, Inc. corporate office po box 3030 elkhart, In 46515-3030 phone (574) 389-4600 Tcom-0512...

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