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The procedure for tying down the travel trailer is as follows:
1.
Position and install the ground anchors to line up with the provided tie-down brackets.
2.
Connect the straps to the frame and ground anchors.
3.
Tighten the straps using the tensioning device provided with the ground anchors. Use
caution to avoid over-tensioning the straps as this may pull the trailer off the piers.
Straps should be tightened only enough to remove the slack. After all the straps are
installed and the slack removed, tension the straps.
The strap tension should be rechecked at frequent intervals until all pier settlement
has stopped.
During the re-leveling process, do not jack the travel trailer against tight straps.
Inspection Checklist
Once the travel trailer has been set up for long term sea-
sonal camping, the following items should be checked
for proper set up prior to occupancy.
Installation / Placement
Level
Foundation
Tie Downs
Sewage
Detachable Hitch:
The hitch is detachable; the instructions to remove and install it are listed below:
Suggested materials (customer supplied):
Quantity
Item Description
4
3-ton jack stands
2
7/8" open end wrench
1
3/4" socket and drive
1
3/8" socket and drive
4
Wood blocks (to chalk tires)
1.
Block tires on both sides of trailer.
2.
Unscrew flexible gas hose from main bulkhead on front
steel crossmember and cap both fittings.
3.
Remove gas bottles from tongue.
4.
Remove electrical wiring and safety break-a-way switch from tongue by removing 3/8"
screws (could be 3 or more).
5.
Coil wires up and place behind front crossmember.
6.
Raise tongue up with tongue jack.
7.
Place 2 jack stands (3-ton minimum rating each, one on each side of the trailer) ap-
proximately 4' behind the front crossmember under the main I-beam.
8.
Lower frame down onto jack stands.
9.
Place another 2 jack stands (3-ton minimum rating each, one each side of tongue) under
tongue between 2 tongue connection plates.
10. Remove tongue from trailer by removing ¾" bolts and nuts (4 per connection plate,
16 total).
Maintenance Record
Section 4: Vehicle Operation
Utility Connections
Fuel
Water
Electric
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