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T@G TRAILER MANUAL
2018

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  • Page 1 T@G TRAILER MANUAL 2018...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer and Copyright All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication approval. When new materials and production techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are necessary due to availability, nüCamp RV reserves the right to make such changes T@G Owner’s Manual 2017 nüCamp RV...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION .................................. 1 Safety ...................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................2 Alarms and Detectors ................................3 Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation ..........................6 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................7 Limited Warranty ................................7 Service....................................9 Reporting Safety Defects ..............................10 Camping .................................... 10 Interior....................................
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  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION We have provided many important safety messages in this manual. Always read and obey all safety messages. The Owner’s Manual for your new T@G trailer is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries regarding the operation, function, and care of the WARNING many systems that make modern trailering a joy.
  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety Lug Nut Torquing Safety Precautions Making sure lug nuts on trailer wheels are tight and Many things can be construed as safety related, but properly torqued is an important responsibility that the most important is your common sense. If you trailer owners and users need to understand and are careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable practice.
  • Page 7: Alarms And Detectors

    Alarms and Detectors Smoke Alarm WARNING A smoke detector is provided with your trailer. A Failure to replace this product by the manual pertaining to the detector is included in the “REPLACE BY DATE” printed on the alarm paper work given to you at the dealership. Please cover may result in death by Carbon Monoxide read and follow all care, maintenance, and safety poisoning.
  • Page 8 Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly maintained, are improperly NOTE ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly. CO is a real danger in air-tight campers This carbon monoxide alarm is designed for with added insulation, sealed windows, and other indoor use only.
  • Page 9 WARNING Many causes of reported CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING indicate that while victims are aware that they are not well, they become so disoriented that they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the building or calling for assistance. Also, young children and pets may be the first to be affected.
  • Page 10: Chemical Sensitivity And Ventilation

    campers. The wood products in your trailer are Chemical Sensitivity and designed to emit formaldehyde at or lower than Ventilation industry guidelines and should not produce symptoms in most individuals. Chemical Sensitivity While LFE wood products typically do not emit Immediately after the purchase of your new formaldehyde at a level that would cause symptoms camper, and sometimes after it has been closed for a...
  • Page 11: General Information

    provided with your RV and file appropriate GENERAL INFORMATION individual warranty cards as required. Welcome Home! You have joined an elite group, and as you begin Welcome to the nüCamp RV family and thank you making great memories using your new nüCamp for selecting a nüCamp...
  • Page 12 Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in part, or Warranty Exclusions in any way related to: Accidents, misuse (including This warranty is limited to only items constructed off-road use), or negligence; Failure to comply with the instructions set forth in any owner’s manual nüCamp nüCamp RV therefore makes no...
  • Page 13: Service

    This Limited Warranty is intended to comply with Waiting at the Repair Facility the requirements of both State and Federal laws. For safety reasons, most insurance policies prohibit Any part of this Limited Warranty in conflict with non-employee personnel to be in the work area. any law shall be ineffective to the extent of any If it is necessary for you to wait until the repairs are such conflict.
  • Page 14: Reporting Safety Defects

    Exterior Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which 1. Disconnect and stow the electrical hookup could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, cord, and water hookup hoses. you should immediately inform the National 2.
  • Page 15 Overnight Stop Extended Stay nüCamp RV owners have parked virtually in every Since everything you need is right at hand, you are place imaginable, from filling stations to farmlands. at home wherever you go. When packing for an In time, you’ll develop a knack for spying extended trip, take everything you need, but only wonderful little roadside locations by turning off the what you need.
  • Page 16 Tips to Controlling Condensation WARNING Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when: Stabilizing jacks are designed to stabilize the trailer only. Misuse of the stabilizer jacks to level • Cooking or lift the trailer may result in damage to the Avoid dead air spaces by: jacks and potentially the trailer.
  • Page 17 The side windows can be vented to allow fresh air Contributing Factors to Mold Growth in and stale air to escape, however, the windows For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoors or were not designed as escape windows. Be sure to outdoors, must be between 40°...
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  • Page 19: Interior

    be used to clean the flooring. Do not use a wire Interior brush or nylon scouring pads, furniture polish, spirit-based polish, powder or liquid abrasive General Information and Cleaning cleaners, or bleach or other strong detergents. The interior of all nüCamp RV campers has been Scuffs, dirt, and spillages should be cleaned up as designed for comfort, convenience, durability, and soon as possible.
  • Page 20 the system. The batteries will not be drained with NOTE the switch in the OFF position. The converter will Never cover the ceiling fans. This will greatly not charge the batteries with the switch in this restrict airflow and increase sound levels. position.
  • Page 21 • Using a voltmeter, check voltage output between present from one of these two sources, and the heavy gauge positive and negative wires coming out breaker refuses to stay on consult an electrician or of the converter. certified RV technician. •...
  • Page 22 city power. The 12-volt light bulbs give off the 120-Volt Electrical System same light as regular household bulbs, so that when Shore Power operating on self-contained battery power, everything works normally except the 120-volt When your trailer is hooked up to convenience outlets and 120-volt appliances.
  • Page 23: Appliances

    2. Plug a device, such as a night light, with an ON/ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter OFF switch into the GFCI receptacle and turn the Most states require trailers with exterior 120-volt product to the ON position. receptacles and receptacles close to a water sources, 3.
  • Page 24 high heat or humidity, commonly referred to as a “brown The information contained in the appliances out”. This condition may result in the air conditioner manuals supersedes any information contained in circuit breaker tripping in your power distribution center. the nüCamp RV camper Owner’s Manual on This protects your air conditioner motor from damage appliances.
  • Page 25 Microwave Ovens Refer to the Certified Performance Checkout sheet, included in your owner’s packet, for manufacturer, model, and serial number information. Range There is little difference between the operation of home gas ranges and the camper’s range. read the manufacturer’s directions provided in the owner’s packet.
  • Page 26: Exterior

    After hooking up the hose and turning on the city Exterior water valve provided in the park, slowly open a General Information and Operation faucet. There will be a lot of spurts and sputtering until all the air is expelled from the camper’s Doors system.
  • Page 27 normal flow to the system. Equalization occurs in approximately 5 seconds and, in most cases, goes completely unnoticed. If, however, an appliance is WARNING left on or there is a leak or open flow in the system,  To avoid potential problems, have your the bypass pressure will not be able to equalize and allow the flow-limiting device to reopen.
  • Page 28 WARNING WARNING Do not bring or store LPG tanks, gasoline, or Your LPG tanks must be filled as directed by the other flammable liquids inside the vehicle tank manufacturer. Instructions are located on a because a fire or explosion may result. decal near the fill valve.
  • Page 29 NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 30: Towing

    The camper brakes are operated by 12-volt current Towing from your tow vehicle and must be hooked up so you have an integral system with your tow vehicle Tow Vehicle brakes. To prevent problems and ensure satisfactory braking action, install an electronic controller in line When buying a new vehicle to tow your camper, we with the brakes in your tow vehicle.
  • Page 31 Determining where the load is placed is critical to Breakaway Switch the way your rig will handle on the road. In the event of an accidental separation of the tow Know what your camper weighs loaded. Load your vehicle and the trailer, the breakaway switch will camper including water, propane, etc.
  • Page 32: Towing Tips And Information

    the vehicle brakes, as this can tend to exaggerate the 7-Way Plug situation. You may find, however, that briefly applying the trailer brakes with your manual control will help eliminate sway. On a two-lane road, cars may line up behind you because you travel at a lower speed.
  • Page 33 If your spouse or traveling companion normally speed during inclement weather or windy directs you when backing, they should position conditions. themselves forward of the tow vehicle so the driver Corrective Measures can easily see them. Their directions should always If sway occurs, the following techniques should be indicate to the driver the direction the rear of the used:...
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  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule WARNING Failure to maintain your trailer can cause premature and unexpected parts breakage and/or erratic operation that may be hazardous. NOTE See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information. Before Use Service to Be Performed Each Trip At Set-Up & Monthly Weekly Inspect wiring, connector plug and receptacles...
  • Page 36: Maintenance / Repair Schedule

    Maintenance / Repair Schedule Date Maintenance/Service Procedure Service Center Name/Address/Phone NOTE nüCamp RV does not supply a jack with the camper. WARNING When removing aluminum-forged wheels from the spindle, it is very important to mark them to ensure the wheel is placed in the same position of WARNING the drum when reinstalling.
  • Page 37 rated for higher inflation pressures, a special gauge Tire Load and Inflation Information will be required designed for larger tires. Maintaining proper tire inflation pressure is • Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce essential for both tire safety and performance. pressure buildup.
  • Page 38 Lug Nut Torquing Spare Tire Carrier Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per The T@G’S spare tire is held on the end of a cable wheel than passenger car or truck wheels. Each wheel may carry 1000 pounds and higher. stored under the front of the trailer using a winch Furthermore, wheels on tandem axle trailers do not system.
  • Page 39: Battery Storage

    Winterizing and Storage Battery Storage When storing your trailer for short or long periods, During the winter, the batteries should be removed use the same precautions as you would in your own from the trailer and stored in a cool, dry place, home regarding perishables, ventilation, and rain where there is no danger of freezing.
  • Page 40: Component Manufacturers Contact Information

    3. For antifreeze usages follow manufacturer’s For additional winterizing protection, add a non- toxic antifreeze (approved for drinking water instructions found on label of container. systems) to the water lines using the following 4. Open all water faucets, and shower. procedure 5.

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