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  • Page 1 SylvanSport GO, User Guide Version 3.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 1. Pre-trip preparations Preparation overview Pre-trip checklist Tool-kit Section 2. Towing guidelines Towing overview Determine the weight of the GO (before and after loading) Tow vehicle qualifications Preparing your tow vehicle Hitch Electrical Driving/towing basics Section 3. Set-up and Take-down instructions...
  • Page 3 Fire safety overview Section 12. Accessories SylvanSport Accessories overview Section 13. Important Paperwork Warranty Change of ownership notification Section 14. Contact Information for SylvanSport Addresses and phone numbers Websites Emergency Contacts Section 15. Important Consumer Information Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the SylvanSport GO camping trailer. Fun and adventure await you. Your new GO is a unique vehicle designed to take you and all your gear on many adventures and provide a great camping experience once you get there. The GO camping trailer has been engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to provide you with great adventure camping experiences for years to come.
  • Page 5 GO camp- ing trailer. If service or repair is required of your GO, please refer to the website www.sylvansport.com to find the SylvanSport dealer closest to you. If you do not have access to the internet, you can always call 1-(828) 393-4927and speak to a customer service representative.
  • Page 6 Contents Your GO comes loaded with essential components, packed convenient- ly into your lockable, waterproof, Front Storage Pod. Upon receipt of your GO, take a quick inventory and make sure all components are pre- sent: • Lid: Lift System Winch Handle •...
  • Page 7 The following list will help clarify the function of some of the common GO components: • Lift System Winch handle: Use to raise and lower the GO Lift System . • Stabilizer Jack Adjustment Bar: Used to secure Stabilizer Jacks to the ground in Camping Mode.
  • Page 8 Travel Mode - Systems Overview Before taking off in your GO, there are a few operations you should fa- miliarize yourself with. Understanding the safe operation of these sys- tems will reduce chances of injury or damage. • Lift System •...
  • Page 9 , metal Release Handle, you can free the Dol- ly Jack and allow it to rotate into vertical position. By turning the top, plastic handle you can raise and lower the GO on and off the Coupler.

  • Page 10: Welcome To Go: Mobile Adventure Gear

    Travel Mode is the fully compacted position of your GO. You can load up to 800 lbs of cargo on the GO Deck. In addition, you can load up to 160 lbs of gear on the Upper Racks - total load capacity is 960 lbs.

  • Page 12: Travel Mode

    They are spring loaded and retracted, for traveling. To access each Stabi- lizer Jack, crouch or kneel at each corner of the GO, facing the center of the GO. Firmly grasp the Stabilizer Jack and push away from you, toward the center of the GO and allow Stabilizer Jack to drop down into position.
  • Page 13 By pulling out the curved , metal Release Handle, you can free the Dolly Jack and allow it to rotate into vertical position. By turning the top, plastic handle you can raise and lower the GO on and off the Coupler.

  • Page 14: Transport Mode

    Transport Mode - System Diagram Transport Mode enables you to transport loads that are too large to safely move in Travel Mode. By raising the two Bed Platforms to a vertical posi- tion, locking the frame down and securing it with straps, you can safely load up to 800 lbs of gear on the deck.

  • Page 16: Camping Mode

    By raising the lift system, unfolding the bed platforms, unfurling the tent and connecting the tent poles, you are ready to camp. Before doing any set-up, be sure the GO is: • Positioned on a level surface •...

  • Page 18: Section 1. Pre-Trip Preparations

    Section 1: Pre-Trip Preparations Preparation Overview Before leaving on your first trip with your new GO, read the infor- mation in this manual very carefully. After reading through the manual, run through the following checklist at least once. (If you...

  • Page 19: Tool-Kit

    If a problem arises on a trip, it is very likely you will be able to trouble-shoot and repair it enough to return home. It is advised to carry a tool kit while travel- ling with a GO. Please see above list for more information.

  • Page 20: Section 2. Towing Guidelines

    (GVWR), or gross vehicle mass (GVM) is the maximum op- erating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer. The GO is rated to 1800 lbs. GVWR. The load capacity is the GVWR less the trailer weight. The GO’s maximum load capacity is, thus, 960 lbs.

  • Page 21: Preparing Your Tow Vehicle

    The GO coupler device fits onto a standard 2” ball. When choosing your 2” ball and weight-carrying hitch, confirm that they are capable of carrying the weight of the loaded GO and that it is de- signed to fit onto your tow vehicle. The GO’s tongue weight is ap- prox.
  • Page 22 Towing Checklist: 1. Hitch Receiver: The GO coupler is designed to fit onto a 2” ball. Make sure that is what you have. Make sure the ball is tight and that a proper engagement has been made. The handle will drop and the indicator will show a “+”...

  • Page 23: Section 3. Set-Up And Take-Down Instructions Set-Up Overview

    The GO is very versatile and operates in three basic configurations: 1. Travel Mode, 2. Transport Mode and 3. Camping Mode. In Travel Mode, the GO is in its fully compacted position. In this con- figuration there is ample space on the top racks to carry bikes, kay- aks, and any other gear your Thule or Yakima accessories can ac- commodate.

  • Page 24: Travel Mode Set-Up

    Set-up Instructions : Travel Mode To configure the GO for Travel Mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Raise the tailgate to its ‘up’ position, exposing the license plate. Make sure the tailgate hinge pins are secure and the electrical connector is fastened.
  • Page 25 14. Do a quick inspection to assure all pins, latches and connectors are secure. Note: Any time you are loading, it is best to keep the GO attached to the tow vehicle. The control-tilt system performs best when tongue is attached to the tow vehicle.

  • Page 26: Camping Mode Set-Up

    To configure the GO for Camping Mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Park the GO on a level surface to assure the lift system will oper- ate smoothly, and to prevent difficulty in sleeping. Tip: Use a small Level to get the deck as level as possible.
  • Page 27 Feed the side tent poles through the sleeves and into the pole connectors and the rear awning pole through the rear sleeve and into the fabric awning sleeves. 12. Step inside and remove bed panel packs from their secured posi- tion on the front wall of the tent and unfold.

  • Page 28: Take-Down Instructions

    Take-down Instructions : Transport Mode To return the GO to Travel Mode from Transport Mode, start by mak- ing sure you are parked on a level surface. Then follow these basic steps: 1. Remove the set-pins from the rack feet so the lift system can raise and lower freely.
  • Page 29 6. Using the winch handle, raise the lift system (approx.)1 turn to free the camping pod bottom. 7. Pull the camping pod bottom toward the back of the GO to a di- agonal position and begin to carefully gather up the tent.

  • Page 30: Section 4. Suspension System

    50 miles and again at 200 miles when your GO is new. After that, you should check your lug nuts prior to every trip. Failure to do this could cause wheel loss and an accident.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    A: Yes, as long as it is standard #2 Axle grease. Be sure tires are properly inflated and tread is not worn excessively. The GO camping trailer is designed to use 20.5x8.0-10 tires. Use of tires other than this size is not recommended and may void...

  • Page 32: Section 5. Lift System

    They rise out of the vertical corner posts simultaneously and raise and lower the upper rack. It is important to be sure the GO camping trailer is parked on a level surface prior to raising and lowering the lift system.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    A: You may want to bring some wood blocks with you to help compen- sate for excessively uneven ground. Placing these under the corner jack Stands can help to level the GO. Remember NOT to use the jack stands to lift the GO as you WILL do damage.

  • Page 34: Section 6. Upper Rack System

    Section 6. Upper Rack System Upper Rack System Overview The GO upper rack system is attached to the top of the four telescoping lift tubes and is designed to disconnect simply, with no tools! The rack system enables you to attach an infinite combination of toys, racks, ac- cessories and components to your GO camping trailer.

  • Page 35: Section 7. Tent System

    Section 7. Tent System Tent System Overview The GO camping trailer tent system consists of the polyester and Cor- dura tent and the lightweight aluminum poles. The tent is attached to the pod frame and deploys by opening the camping trailer pod as described The tent system is de- Section 3.

  • Page 36: Tent Poles

    Q. What if one of my tent poles bends severely or breaks?: A: The pole will need to be replaced. Call SylvanSport Customer Service at (828) 393-4927or visit www.sylvansport.com, to order a replacement. Q. What If one of my plastic pole clips breaks?: A: The pole will need to be replaced.

  • Page 37: Section 8. Electrical System

    A: Have a professional check the wiring of the tow vehicle to ensure it’s working properly. Check to be sure there aren’t any cuts, breaks, etc in the main cable of the GO. If necessary, take it to an authorized SylvanSport Service Center.

  • Page 38: Section 9. Frame

    Maintenance Maintenance on the frame should include frequent visual inspections and cleaning. Hose off the frame along with the rest of the GO for tough stains. The best cleaner we have found is an orange based product such as “Greased Lightning Blast.”...

  • Page 39: Long Term Storage And Winterization

    Obtaining Service: If you have a problem with your GO camping trailer, that can not be ad- dressed by information contained within this manual, go to www.sylvansport.com to find the location of the service center near you.

  • Page 40: Section 11. Fire Safety Fire Safety Overview

    Section 11. Fire Safety Fire safety overview Interior: The GO camping trailer, like any camping trailer or tent, is manu- factured from materials that may be flammable. Great care should be tak- en to keep open flames away from areas of the tent that could be flamma- ble: the tent, the bed panel sleeves, accessories, sleeping bags, etc.

  • Page 41: Section 13. Important Paperwork

    GO camping trailer will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service, as described below for a period of two years.
  • Page 42 Wheels and Axle: SylvanSport, LLC warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the wheels and axle of the GO camping trailer will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for two years under normal use and service or until the vehicle is no longer in the original retail purchaser’s possession.
  • Page 43 Graphics: SylvanSport, LLC warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the labels, decals and vinyl appliques of the GO camping trailer will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 90 days after retail delivery. Due to the inability of the manufacturer to control how a unit is cared for, washed, waxed stored, etc.
  • Page 44 (if required.) Failure to perform such routine and normal maintenance as set out in the GO owner’s manual could result in the damage to your vehicle and will void any warranty provided by Syl- vanSport, LLC.

  • Page 45: Change Of Ownership Notification

    TIVE DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. Change of Ownership Notification: If you are the second or subsequent owner of this GO camping trailer, it is important that you notify SylvanSport of your name, address and camp- ing trailer serial number. This information is vital for SylvanSport to main- tain up-to-date records of current ownership or to notify you in the event of a recall.

  • Page 46: Section 15. Important Consumer Information

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or SylvanSport, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the:...

  • Page 47: Section 16. Insurance

    Technical data/general specs.: The General Specs on the GO camping trailer, which may prove helpful as you sign up for your insurance policy, include: Travel Mode Dimensions: 75”W x 154”L x 52”H Transport Mode Dimensions: 75”W x 154”L x 80”H...

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