forest river Flagstaff 2015 Owner's Manual page 21

WEIGHING, LOADING AND TOWING
Electrical Hook-Up
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 proper
operation before pulling away.
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#1 14 AWG white wire: clearance lights, tail lights -
ground
#2 14 AWG blue wire: brakes - not used
#3 14 AWG green wire: clearance lights, tail lights -
positive
#4 10 AWG black wire: connect to battery - positive
#5 14 AWG red wire: left turn signal, brake lights -
positive
#6 14 AWG brown wire: right turn signal, brake lights -
positive
#7 14 AWG yellow wire: back up lights, both left and right
tail lights - positive
NOTE:
Electric jacks are wired directly to the battery. Do not
back feed through the converter.
Brakes
Your brakes are wired to the tow vehicle through the
electrical pigtail, allowing evenly distributed braking
power to both the tow vehicle and the tent camper.
Consult your dealer regarding the types of brake control-
lers available and proper installation of the controller on
your tow vehicle. Have him or her explain electric brake
operation, and its proper use, as well as the importance
of the load resistor and safety break-away switch.
Test the brakes and adjust them as necessary per the
instructions of the brake controller manufacturer. Proper
adjustment of the brakes can help to avoid dangerous
swaying or jack-knifing on slippery pavement or during
an emergency stop.
Before leaving on a trip, check for proper braking action
on a short road test. Apply the brakes several times at
different speeds and pressures. If wheel lock-up occurs,
the brake shoe adjustment is too tight. If no camper
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brake action is occurring, brake shoe adjustment is too
loose. Do not exceed a speed of 30 mph during this road
test. Refer to the Brake/Axle Owner's Manual for adjust-
ment procedures and a troubleshooting guide.
The safety brake-away switch must be in the
engaged position before towing the camper.
Connecting The Hitch
When attaching the camper coupler to the tow vehicle
hitch, use the following steps:
1. Raise the coupler by cranking the jack handle
clockwise.
2. Back the tow vehicle up until the ball on the hitch is
directly under the coupler. Have someone assist
you using pre-determined hand signals. Be sure
this person is in view at all times and proceed
slowly and cautiously.
3. Lift the coupler latching lever.
4. Lower the coupler onto the hitch ball by cranking
the jack handle counter-clockwise. Allow the cou-
pler to properly settle onto the hitch ball.
5. Close the coupler latching lever, making sure it is
fully locked in place.
6. Raise the jack post as high as needed by cranking
counter-clockwise.
7. Fold the cranking handle down against the jack
post.
Safety Chains
After you have the camper coupler properly attached to
the hitch ball, the safety chains must be attached. Safety
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W ARNING