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owner's manual
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2019
C RIC K E T
www.taxaoutdoors.com
®
1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa
(rev.11292018)
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  • Page 1 cricket owner’s manual ® 2019 C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 2 HEADS UP! Tent Side: Please read chapter SITE SELECTION AND SETUP for instructions on raising, lowering and properly stowing your tent side to avoid damage when retracting roof. Plumbing: Please read chapter PLUMBING SYSTEM for instructions in filling and draining the tanks and lines of the Cricket.

  • Page 3: Welcome To The 2019 Cricket

    WELCOME TO the 2019 CRICKET! Congratulations on your new Cricket®! We want you to go on adventures. We want to make the RV go away. How about AV (adventure vehicle)? How about PTV (personal transformation vehicle)? That is why we designed it the way we did. Who knew ceilings could be so useful …. Please have a great time.

  • Page 4: Your Owner's Manual (And Others)

    YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL (AND OTHERS) Please consider this Owner’s Manual a permanent part of your trailer, keeping it with the trailer at all times including if and when you sell it. Keep the manuals, stickers and tags associated with your trailer’s items, add-ons, appliances and equipment in the trailer as well. This manual is not intended to be inclusive of every operational aspect of your unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents WELCOME TO the 2019 CRICKET! ..........................3 YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL (AND OTHERS) ........................4 SAFETY TERMS ..................................5 OVERVIEW OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................... 6 HITCHING ....................................7 LOADING ....................................9 TOWING....................................11 BRAKES ....................................14 TIRES ......................................15 CRICKET DESCRIPTION ..............................

  • Page 6: Overview Of Safety Precautions

    OVERVIEW OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS You’ll find various safety-related references, discussions and instructions throughout this owner’s manual, and all of them are important. This overview is not an exhaustive list of the safety issues discussed or contemplated in this manual. Please carefully read and follow all safety issues discussed in this manual.

  • Page 7: Hitching

    HITCHING Our trailers require a 2” diameter hitch ball. Use of any other hitch ball diameter size will create an extremely dangerous condition that can result in separation of the coupler and ball, and/or hitch ball failure. Other than this crucial 2” diameter requirement, there are numerous trailer hitches and hitching components available to you for your trailer.
  • Page 8 (4) be sure the coupler latch-locking lever is fully open, and then lower the tongue jack until the ball is firmly seated in the socket; (5) close the coupler latch and secure it with a locking pin or bolt (you can use the pin that locks the caster wheel on to the front jack); (6) securely attach the safety chains in a crossing pattern to the tow vehicle and confirm that they are properly connected to the trailer.

  • Page 9: Loading

    LOADING The process of safely and properly loading your trailer should become easier with practice and experience. Please first get familiar with and understand the following terms related to your trailer’s weight, carrying capacity, and rating: gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum permissible weight of the trailer when fully loaded and equipped/outfitted. It includes but is not limited to all weight at the trailer axle(s) and tongue or pin as well as all add-ons, appliances, accessories, potable water, etc.
  • Page 10 example of poor weight distribution proper ~10 to 15% of trailer on car coupler C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)

  • Page 11: Towing

    TOWING We want your towing experiences and practices to be safe and enjoyable. Please take your time, avoid being in a rush and give special attention to all safety matters prior to and during the towing of your trailer. As previously indicated, we recommend that you practice towing your Cricket in, for example, an empty parking lot before going on your first camping trip.
  • Page 12 the event of, for example, an abrupt stop or emergency. Longer stopping distances are required when towing a trailer so remember to start braking sooner than you would if driving without your trailer. Begin slowing down well in advance of anticipated street/road dips and depressions. It also takes longer to accelerate when towing a trailer.
  • Page 13 hitched. dirt, gravel, washboard roads … go slow, use caution, your trailer will move an vibrate more than the tow vehicle, a good rule of thumb is 25 mph or less, MUCH less on severely rutted roads. parking … Whenever possible, avoid parking on a grade. If unavoidable, turn the front wheels of your tow vehicle into the curb and set the parking brake.

  • Page 14: Brakes

    BRAKES overview …. although not required in every State, we have equipped your trailer with electric brakes. Under normal driving/towing conditions, the trailer brakes will operate only in conjunction with a properly installed brake controller (which is also discussed below). You will need to purchase a brake controller separately and have it properly installed in your tow vehicle.

  • Page 15: Tires

    TIRES size: ST 205/75 R 15 pressure: max 50psi cold size: ST 235/75 R 15 pressure: max 50psi cold overview… Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle. Under-inflated tires and overloaded vehicles are a major cause of tire failure. Maintaining proper tire pressure, tire and vehicle load limits, avoiding road hazards, and regularly inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are important steps in avoiding tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and flat tires.
  • Page 16 properly inflated. Vehicle manufacturers determine this number based on the vehicle’s design load limit, that is, the greatest amount of weight a vehicle can safely carry and the vehicle’s tire size. Excessive loads may lead to abnormal tire flex, tire overheating, and ultimately, tire failure.
  • Page 17 stage 1 Set your torque wrench to the 1st stage value on the Wheel Nut Torque Table. Begin with the appropriate bolt for your wheel (12 o’clock position for 8 and 6 hole wheels and 2 o’clock position for 5 hole wheels) and apply torque to all wheel nuts following the star pattern as shown in the Wheel Nut Torqueing Sequence illustration shown here.

  • Page 18: Cricket Description

    CRICKET DESCRIPTION (Propane Cricket shown) C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 19 counter lights exterior light dining/red/ambient rear switches C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 20 step bumper – step, bump or sit attach point _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 21 PROPANE / TRUMA CRICKET _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 22 ELECTRIC CRICKET C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)

  • Page 23: Plumbing System

    PLUMBING SYSTEM PROPANE / TRUMA AND ELECTRIC CRICKET C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 24 PROPANE / TRUMA CRICKET C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 25 ELECTRIC CRICKET C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 26 overview …. your trailer’s fresh water system is a vital part of your traveling life while on the road. Your CAMP or TREK trailer is equipped with a dual supply water system: (1) the demand fresh water system operates from the trailer’s supply tank and water pump; and (2) the “city water”...
  • Page 27 (1) fill the fresh water tank as instructed; (2) turn on the water pump switch; (3) Turn on the sink faucets both hot and cold, allowing time for the water heater to fill … Note: be sure that your faucet is set to engage hot water flow.
  • Page 28 Here are the “quick start” instructions for using your TRUMA: MAINTENANCE AND SANITATION fresh water tank and system (overview) … potable water (suitable for consumption) does NOT stay potable for a long period of time. Thus, switch location (located on flat portion of be sure to exercise caution when deciding whether to use your stored water for drinking.
  • Page 29 flow until it is clean and clear; (4) Turn off the site supply valve and connect the other end of the fresh water hose to the site water supply; and (5) Turn on the site supply valve. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Whenever you leave the trailer for more than 10-15 minutes, be sure to turn off the water pump (see kitchen switch panel and accompanying indicator light) and/or shut off the city water supply.
  • Page 30 portable toilet (optional) … you have the option of adding a portable toilet to your trailer. Please refer to and follow the manual associated with the specific toilet you choose, if any. Routine sanitation process …. Be sure to periodically (between trips and/or every few months) conduct routine maintenance on your water system to keep it in good working order.
  • Page 31 Here is one suggested procedure: erform the full system draining procedure to clean and sanitize your water system: - Mix 1/6-cup of regular chlorine bleach (not fragranced) for every 15 gallons of tank capacity into a container filled with a gallon or two of clean water. The Cricket has a 12 gallon fresh water tank.

  • Page 32: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Your Cricket CAMP or TREK’s trailer’s electrical system is a primarily a 12 Volt Direct Current (DC) system and has 120V AC outlets that operate only when attached to shore power. This is explained as follows: 12V DC OVERVIEW Your trailer 12 Volt system is powered by a 12V battery or batteries (see “Battery”...
  • Page 33 PROPANE C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 34 C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 35 C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 36 ELECTRIC C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 37 power center (WFCO) WARNING: NEVER REPLACE INSTALLED CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR FUSES WITH CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR FUSES OF HIGHER AMPERAGE RATING THAN THOSE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED. THIS COULD OVERHEAT THE WIRING AND START A FIRE. NSTL C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ®...
  • Page 38 A FUSE IN THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE TOW VEHICLE BATTERY AND AN ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONICRAKE T CONTROLLER EASE FUNCTIONING BOTH AUTOMATICALLY AND MANUALLY CAUSING LOSS OF TRAILER BRAKING WITH NO ADVANCE WARNING. C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
  • Page 39 ELECTRIC AND PROPANE C RIC K E T www.taxaoutdoors.com ® 1830 west 15th street houston, tx 77008 usa (rev.11292018)
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  • Page 41: Battery

    BATTERY overview … a single DEEP CELL 12-volt battery is supplied with your trailer. It is specified and installed by your dealer. There is room for two (2) batteries. You may purchase a second battery separately. See below battery specifications and technical information as well as such information provided by the manufacturers of any additional and/or replacement batteries you purchase.
  • Page 42 (3) connected to shore power … when you are connected to shore power (an external 120V power source), all batteries will charge automatically and will be regulated by your converter/charger so they don’t overcharge. This is the fastest method of recharging your trailer. Connect to shore power through the marked 15 amp electrical inlet located on the rear driver’s side of your trailer.
  • Page 43 dead batteries …. If your battery is dead, plug into shore power if available. Reduce the loads on the battery by turning off any lights, 12- volt DC powered equipment and all non-essential items to allow rapid recharge. You may also connect the 7-way connector to your tow vehicle and run the engine at high idle to increase charging current and possibly reduce charging time.
  • Page 44 APPLIANCES AND FIRE EXTINGUISHER The following appliances are optional. If you choose to equip your trailer with any options, please be sure to read and follow the separate manuals and instructions regarding safety, risks, use, maintenance, care and service associated with each option, add-on, appliance and/or equipment.

  • Page 45: Pre-Travel Checklist

    PRE-TRAVEL CHECKLIST interior … - turn off all switches at kitchen switch panel or on ceiling. - turn off and close all appliances, if not in use. You may keep the refrigerator on while driving. - be sure your cargo berths are secured, and close and latch all windows - be sure roof top is closed and latched properly at all three locations from inside and outside.

  • Page 46: Site Selection And Set Up

    SITE SELECTION AND SET UP With time and experience, you will get better at spotting and identifying good camping sites. Although they will vary to some degree, all good sites will (a) be level and (b) have a firm, not soft, ground that will support the weight of jacks and/or other support devices. There are also many public camping sites that provide electrical and other useful hook-ups or services.
  • Page 47 perform this walkaround make sure that all jacks, hoses, cords, etc are safely detached and or stowed properly. 4. At the center front exterior push the exterior latch in place – push it until the pin is past the spring latch. Make sure that the roof is centered within guides.
  • Page 48 1. inside the trailer remove the 5 bungees that provide tension to the tent side. 3 are over the kitchen counter. 2 are at the mid-point of the tent side above the hold down latches. 2. outside the trailer, go to the rear of the trailer and grab the tail of the tent, pull that out perpendicular to the side of the trailer. 3.
  • Page 49 1. Open your Cricket roof partially. Do NOT push that front bracket all the way up. Find the top center of your tent side. The grey edge is the bottom. Stand on the tongue, the toolbox or a step ladder. 2.
  • Page 50 5. Go back to the front of the trailer, inside or out, and push the roof bracket all the way up. Find the center bottom of the tent side (there is a small slit in the grey there) and pull it down to either side of the guide in the lower skeleton. 6.
  • Page 51 8. Attach this last foot or so from the front to the rear. There may or may not be a small fold that needs folding here (depends on model year and tent side). Make a rear facing fold in line with the seam in the tent side. Repeat on other side. 9.
  • Page 52 14. Insert safety pin in exterior front latch. Finished. Troubleshooting: If your Cricket leaks a bit during storage (generally noticed as a small balloon of water caught in the tent fabric over one or the other corner of the kitchen counter), it is generally caused by one of the following issues: a.

  • Page 53: Ventilation

    VENTILATION overview …. good ventilation and indoor air quality is essential to long-term enjoyment of your trailer. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels. To maintain good air quality, be attentive to proper ventilation of your trailer, keep it clean, and prevent and avoid unnecessary air pollutants.
  • Page 54 trailer. Other tips to minimize condensation When, for example, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering, cooking and using appliances and non-vented gas burners, keep a window partially or fully open turn on your fan, if any; Keep all doors and vents open when practicable; Allow air to circulate inside cabinets (leave doors partially open) so the temperature inside the cabinet is the same as in the rest of the unit.

  • Page 55: Four Season Use / Extreme Weather

    FOUR SEASON USE / EXTREME WEATHER Your trailer was NOT designed for use in extreme climates or weather situations. It was designed to be used any season you wish. Some conditions require special consideration or preparations. If conditions are extreme due to weather or other natural or unnatural causes BE SAFE! Get yourselves to safety.
  • Page 56 SPRING: - no special considerations unless you are up high or far north where temps may drop below zero at night. SUMMER: - your trailers roof is insulated! on the hottest of days being inside is like being on a porch – shady and with great cross-ventilation. Have a siesta in the middle of the afternoon and stay up late! - get a 12v fan or two! - some climates support swamp cooler use.

  • Page 57: General Care And Maintenance

    GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Regular care & maintenance of your trailer is important in furthering safety and dependability. Keep good records of all service and maintenance performed on your Cricket. These records may be necessary for limited warranty purposes or may assist in future repairs. Always refer to the manufacturers’...
  • Page 58 ceiling, interior walls, countertop and table … clean with soap or other mild, non-abrasive cleaner, warm water, and a damp cloth. Do NOT use strong, harsh chemicals, and limit water/moisture exposure to ceiling and walls when cleaning. Excessive moisture may damage ceiling and walls.

  • Page 59: Storage, Winterization & Bringing Out Of Storage

    STORAGE, WINTERIZATION & BRINGING OUT OF STORAGE If storing your trailer in persistently cold weather (less than 20 degrees F), you must prepare your trailer appropriately. We recommend that you store your trailer in a dry, level, well-ventilated area protected from the elements. Use blocks, chocks or ramps for the wheels, if necessary.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Thoroughly inspect the trailer exterior, looking for animal nests in, for example, wheel wells, compartments or openings. - Open all doors and compartments, checking for animal or insect intrusion, water damage, or other deterioration - Check charge level in all batteries and recharge as needed. - Check tire pressures and re-inflate to specified cold pressure - Lube chassis - Check all exterior lights, and replace as needed...
  • Page 61 If crimped, remove bend in line. (accessible by removing service panel beneath Vberth) Check fuse beneath water pump switch at kitchen. Water pump not working Replace pump Check thermostat ON/OFF . Note that water heating speed depends on inlet no hot water temp.

  • Page 62: List Of Authorized Dealers

    Lights flickering Battery not charged Check battery charge Frig not functioning Battery not charged Check battery charge Check inline fuse in frig plug (green LED should be on in plug when Blown fuse in frig plug functioning) Blown fuse in WFCO Check fuse position #4 Ceiling lights not functioning Blown fuse in WFCO...

  • Page 63: Your Cricket Limited Warranty

    your Cricket LIMITED WARRANTY We want you to enjoy your Cricket without problems. As the owner, you are responsible for regular care and proper maintenance of your Cricket. Proper use, care, and maintenance will help avoid situations under which the Limited Warranty will not cover items due to neglect or misuse.
  • Page 64 Taxa Inc., 1830 West 15 Street, Houston TX 77008, Tel: 713.861.2540, and Email: hello@taxaoutdoors.com. Please also visit our website www.taxaoutdoors.com for any updated contact information. SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDY EXPLAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
  • Page 65 (11) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by the overloading or the improper balancing/distribution of the load; (12) Damage or loss caused in whole or in part by the willful or negligent acts of the driver of the tow vehicle, an accident involving the trailer, the condition of any road surface over which the trailer is pulled, or the striking or driving over or through a curb or any other object;...

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