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- Page 1 Camping Trailer Camping Trailer Camping Trailer Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual BEGIN THE JOURNEY!
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Page 2: Introduction
Welcome Letter 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 Associa- tion, as well as various other federal and state agencies. - Page 3 If differences do occur, follow the component manufacturer’s instructions provided with your Forest River Inc. tent camper Owner’s literature packet. We wish you many happy and adventurous days as you make great memories with your new Forest River Inc. tent camper.
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Page 4: Limited Warranty
DISCLAIMER OR DAMAGES You and any other user of Forest River Inc. products and any person to whom this unit is transferred, and any person who is an intended or unintended beneficiary of this unit, shall not be entitled to any consequential or incidental dam- ages, including, without limitation, loss of use of the unit, inconvenience, food, lodging, damage to personal property, lost income or earnings. - Page 5 Forest River’s authorized dealers and service centers. All costs incurred in transporting this tent camper for warranty service shall be borne by you. Forest River Inc. shall remedy the defect within a reason- able time, not to exceed sixty (60) days, after delivery by you. All of Forest River’s expenses in remedying the defect shall be borne by Forest River Inc.
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Page 6: Limited Lifetime Warranty
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. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION APPLIANCES ......1 ......36 Welcome Letter . -
Page 8: Customer Information
2. Your dealer is required to provide a thorough and warranties generally apply only to the original purchaser complete walk-through demonstration. This demon- of the tent camper. Forest River Inc. recommends that stration should provide a good understanding of you send the various warranty registration cards or forms how your new RV operates. -
Page 9: Customer's Responsibilities
24/7, Modifications to your RV, without written authorization around the clock. from Forest River Inc., could result in reduction or loss of For complete details regarding how warranty coverage. Contact your dealer before making such changes. -
Page 10: Warranty/Pre-Delivery (Sample) Forms
CUSTOMER INFORMATION Warranty/Pre-Delivery (Sample) Forms... -
Page 11: Contact Us
Forest River Wants Satisfied Customers Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to both your RV dealer and to Forest River. If you experience a prob- lem and you have exhausted all attempts to rectify the situation with your RV dealership, you may consider con- tacting the Forest River Warranty/Customer Service rep- resentative. -
Page 12: Coach-Net™ Roadside Assistance
CUSTOMER INFORMATION Coach-Net™ Roadside Assistance Emergency Roadside Assistance When you take delivery of your new Forest River RV, you can travel worry-free knowing you have an RV technical expert and emergency roadside assistance just a phone call away. We’ve teamed up with one of the largest, independently owned... -
Page 13: Identification And Safety
RV. serious injury. 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 DANGER the authorities. -
Page 14: Safety Devices
IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY Smoke Detector DANGER A warning label is located near the propane con- tainer. This label reads: DANGER Do not fill propane container(s) to more than 80 percent capacity. A properly filled container will contain approxi- mately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane. Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled propane flow, which can cause fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury. -
Page 15: Fire Safety
IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY CO Detector Fire Safety Fire safety is an important part of owning a recreational vehicle. The following basic rules of fire prevention can help eliminate the possibility of a fire. Never store flammable liquids in the recreational vehicle. -
Page 16: Tire Safety
IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY Tire Safety W ARNING Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood Use the following information to make tire safety a regu- or charcoal burning grills and stoves, shall not be lar part of your vehicle maintenance routine. used inside the vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire, CAUTION explosion, carbon... - Page 17 IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY three (3) hours. As you drive, your tires get warmer caus- W ARNING ing the air pressure within the tire to increase. Therefore, you cannot get an accurate measurement of tire pres- Tire Tips sure unless the tire is cold. •...
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Page 18: Air Pressure
IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY 2. Recheck every 50 miles for the next 200 miles. 3. Thereafter, check before each trip. W ARNING Check the lug bolts following periods of excessive brak- It is important to maintain proper wheel nut torque ing. Be sure the lug bolts are seated in the counter-sunk to provide safe and secure attachment of the holes of the wheel and keep them free of rust. -
Page 19: Weighing, Loading And Towing
WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING Weight Terminology Once you become familiar with loading your camper and know how to distribute the weight, make a list and a dia- gram you can use for future reference. Plan your loading GVWR - (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - the maximum and storage so that emergency items are easily permissible weight of the fully loaded RV. - Page 20 WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING Wiring 6. Safety Equipment - Install proper safety equipment such as towing mirrors. In most states, they are Along with your hitch, it is also necessary to install the required by law. Most styles available are not per- proper electrical connection from the tow vehicle to your manent and can be easily installed and removed.
- Page 21 WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING Electrical Hook-Up brake action is occurring, brake shoe adjustment is too loose. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph during this road Place the camper pigtail into the socket located on the test. Refer to the Brake/Axle Owner’s Manual for adjust- tow vehicle.
- Page 22 WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING • Understand that the camper wheels do not follow in regulations require the safety chain to be crossed under the tongue and hitch to prevent the tongue from dropping the same track as the tow vehicle wheels. When to the ground in the event of a hitch or coupler failure.
- Page 23 WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING Backing Up Backing up with an attached camper presents a new set of driving rules. When backing up, it is important to pro- ceed slowly. If the camper turns the wrong direction, stop and consider how to correct the error. The following pointers should help you with your initial attempts at backing up.
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Page 24: Pre-Travel Check
WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING Pre-Travel Check NOTE: Some states prohibit vehicles equipped with propane bottles from using tunnels. A few other states prohibit General traveling with the service valve open. Check the regula- tions of the states through which you intend to travel. Whether departing from your home, rest area, or camp- site, you should perform these pre-travel checks inside Safety Chains... -
Page 25: Loading Tips
WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING • Holding tank chemicals Exterior Access Doors and Hatches • Registration and insurance information (for recre- Should be closed and locked. ational vehicle and tow vehicle) • Spare set of keys Step • Three pieces of 2" thick x 6" wide x 10" long pieces Optional self-storing step in stored position. -
Page 26: Living Quarters
LIVING QUARTERS Prolonged Occupancy water vapor is present in the air. When the temperature reaches the ‘dew point’, the water vapor in the air con- denses, becoming liquid. Properly ventilating your unit Your recreational vehicle was designed for recreational helps control condensation. Condensation causes damp- use and short-term occupancy. - Page 27 LIVING QUARTERS Propane is stored in the tank under extreme pressure, 7. Open the tank service valve slowly and check all leaving space in the tank to allow for expansion into connections for leaks as outlined further in this sec- tion.
- Page 28 LIVING QUARTERS 7. Even though the tank is equipped with an automatic A two-stage regulator performs the pressure reducing 80% shut-off, which prevents over-filling beyond function as previously described. This is accomplished in two stages. Two regulators are used in the same body to 80% tank capacity, have the supplier monitor the reduce the pressure of the propane in the tanks for use 20% liquid level gauge and stop the filling process...
- Page 29 LIVING QUARTERS The source of the moisture is varied. It can occur at the Fittings are used to connect the various hoses and sys- refinery or propane plant, in the cars used to transport tem components to each other. The QCC1 Acme con- nection at the end of each propane supply hose is the fit- the propane, or even within your own propane tanks.
- Page 30 Checking Propane System For Leaks knowledge and tools to accomplish the job. NOTE: Forest River does not recommend, and strongly advises against, anyone other than a certified propane service technician perform propane repairs. NOTE: Propane is naturally odorless.
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Page 31: Electrical System
Due to the potential danger in failing to heed this warn- models with a power cord storage compartment: To ing, Forest River’s warranty of fitness and merchantabil- attach to an outside power source, open the cap on the ity, as well as any other expressed warranties made in... -
Page 32: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
LIVING QUARTERS Fuses and Circuit Breakers Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter The 120-volt patio outlet is equipped with a protective Bulbs and Fuses circuit interrupter. The ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is designed to break the flow of current to the There is a fuse panel located at the converter. -
Page 33: Plumbing
PLUMBING Fresh Water NOTE: Be sure to close the lid on the gravity fill spout to main- tain system security. Fresh water can be supplied to your camper in two ways. You can utilize water from an internal supply that you NOTE: carry with you, in the camper’s fresh water tank, or from Water can be drawn from the onboard supply tank by... -
Page 34: Water Pump
PLUMBING NOTE: to fill with water before using the water heater. When When draining the entire onboard fresh water system, be using water from either an internal or external source, sure to open faucets, water heater drain and system low open the faucets to allow water to flow through the sys- point drains to remove all fresh water from the system. -
Page 35: Toilet
PLUMBING NOTE: Porta Potti that came with your camper. Pay particular If the taste or odor of the chlorine solution used to sani- attention to any notes or cautions associated with its use. tize the system lingers, pour a solution of 5 gallons of Also be sure to complete and return warranty registration information to the manufacturer. -
Page 36: Water System Maintenance And Troubleshooting
PLUMBING Water System Maintenance and NOTE: Do not attempt to start the water heater or use the Troubleshooting plumbing system after the system has been winterized. Dewinterize. Flush and sanitize the water system prior to use. Most problems can be greatly reduced, if not altogether eliminated, by following a schedule of planned inspec- Winterizing With Antifreeze Only tions and maintenance. -
Page 37: Appliances
APPLIANCES Due to the variety of floor plans available at Forest River W ARNING and the various shapes and sizes of recreational vehicles, we use many different brands of appliances, It is not safe to use cooking appliances for comfort designed to fit into the designated space in each recre- heating. -
Page 38: Refrigerator
APPLIANCES Refrigerator Set the thermostat above room temperature. A slight delay will occur before the blower starts. Allow the blower to run for five minutes for combustion chamber purge Care Of The Refrigerator cycle. After five minutes, set thermostat below room tem- perature. -
Page 39: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE General Information To avoid moisture from entering through breaks, physical damage to fiberglass or aluminum should be repaired Periodic maintenance of your tent camper is necessary immediately before possibly causing problems with inte- not only to protect your investment, but also to retain the rior walls and components. -
Page 40: Wheels And Tires
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires 7. If leaking should reoccur after prolonged use, you may consider resealing the stitching with one of the In areas where the camper is subjected to hot sun for recommended tent sealing products on the market prolonged periods, shading the tires by covering them or paraffin. -
Page 41: Interior
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wood Surfaces and Pre-Finished Refer to your power winch owner’s manual for operating and maintenance information. Panels Inspect and Service Yearly Keep the wood products in your tent camper looking like 1. Clean and recoat lifter posts externally with a rust new for the life of the unit by treating the cabinetry and prohibitive, non-drying lubricant. -
Page 42: Wintertime Use And Storage
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Winter Storage Tips CAUTION Certain precautions must be taken to protect your Damage caused by solvents, alcohol, and oil- camper during winter storage. Consider using the tips listed below. (It’s a good idea to consult your dealer based products may not be immediately notice- regarding any special requirements for storage in your able. -
Page 43: Care And Maintenance Charts
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance Charts Yearly Item Procedure Before Each Trip Roof Lubricate roof vent mecha- nism with light oil. Item Procedure Doors Lubricate door locks and Tent Material Clean and rinse thoroughly strike pocket, including exte- and allow to dry. rior storage and access Appliances Remove food and ice from... - Page 44 CARE AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING CAUTION Limitations Of Propane/Methane Detectors This detector cannot alarm during the three minute • This detector will not work without power. warm up cycle. Examples are: an open circuit breaker, a faulty power line connection, a blown or missing fuse.
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Page 45: Effects Of Formaldehyde
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Malfunction Alarm Visual Alarm Signal Blinking Red The microprocessor will activate the malfunction alarm Visual Mute Signal Blinking Green when it detects a fault in the detector’s operation. The Visual Malfunction Signal Alternating Red/Green LED will alternately flash Red and Green while the Alarm Trigger <... -
Page 46: Waterpur™ Water Treatment System
The WaterPur™ cartridge is made of activated carbon The WaterPur™ cartridge only with a genuine Water- particles fused into a uniform block, providing micron fil- Pur™ cartridge available from your Forest River Inc. tration. Service life is greatly extended by a 15 micron dealer. - Page 47 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Operational Note: The WaterPur™ cartridge is not to be Description: autoclaved or steam sterilized. Use the WaterPur™ car- The WaterPur™ model CCi-10CLW12 is a Household tridge with microbiologically safe water. Activated carbon Class, Group 2, water filtration device designed for filters are not designed to kill or remove bacteria or installation in recreational vehicles.
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Page 48: Index
INDEX APPLIANCES ......36 INTRODUCTION ......1 Furnace . - Page 49 NOTES...
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