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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual www.LivinLite.com...
  • Page 3 My LIVIN’ LITE Notes: Tip: Always start your notes with the date. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ www.LivinLite.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Quicksilver TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Information ................6 Customer Information Update............8 Pre-Trip Check List ................10 Important Safety Information............11 Limited Warranty................14 Hitching & Loading................18 Wheel Nut Torque .................22 Braking, Tires & Wheels..............24 Power System................26 Electrical System................27 Plumbing System................28 LP Gas System................29 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy............34 Winter Storage, Care &...
  • Page 5 Please allow your dealership to assist you in remedying any warranty issues, and should you need to contact our Wakarusa, Indiana, service facility, please contact us at (574) 862-2228. We wish you many seasons of happy camping with your Quicksilver, by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

  • Page 6: Key Information

    Quicksilver KEY INFORMATION Important Facts: If you are traveling or move, any authorized dealer may provide service. Keep your warranty registration form with the vehicle at all times since it must be presented for warranty service. This form is your proof of purchase and provides the date of retail sale, both of which are necessary to determine warranty eligibility.
  • Page 7 Key Information to have on hand (Livin’ Lite customer should fill out): All warranty work needs to be completed during the term of the warranty. Warranty beginning date: ______/______/_____ Warranty ending date: _____/_____/_____ VIN#: _________________________ Note: All service work performed after the expiration date will not be covered by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc.

  • Page 8: Customer Information Update

    Quicksilver CUSTOMER INFORMATION UPDATE FORM Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. strives to keep the most accurate and current customer information in its files in order to maintain good customer relations. If you bought this unit new, we have your information from the warranty registration form which you have sent to us on file.

  • Page 9: Identification Information

    IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION In the event of theft, it is important to be able to properly identify your property. It is recommended that you write your camper serial number inside a cabinet or behind a drawer. You should also keep a copy of the following information at home. This information is also useful to have when service is needed.

  • Page 10: Pre-Trip Checklist

    Quicksilver PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST (AT HOME) (AT CAMPSITE) FOLLOW THE PREVIOUS CHECKLIST Read and understand owner’s manual? _____ WITH THESE ADDED POINTS: If not, please do so now. EXTERIOR: Disconnect all shore lines _____ INTERIOR: (City water, electric) Take out Stabilizer Bar in Roof...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This guide has been provided by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. for the purpose of providing instructions about the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its components. The only warranty offered by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. is set forth in the written One Year Limited Warranty that applies to this vehicle.
  • Page 12 Quicksilver Please pay careful attention to the following WARNING cautions and warnings: Do not bring or store propane containers, gasoline, or other flammable liquids inside WARNING the camper. Fire or explosion result. Propane containers must not be placed or stored inside the vehicle. Propane...
  • Page 13 Dispute Resolution Procedures Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the sale or use of this RV, including any disagreements regarding application of the Limited Warranty (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved as follows: a. Owner and Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. shall first attempt, in good faith, to resolve the Dispute promptly by discussion and negotiation.

  • Page 14: Limited Warranty

    Quicksilver LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. Limited Warranty One Year Bumper-to-Hitch Limited Warranty – Three Year Structural Limited Warranty For Trailers Manufactured By LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. Sold in the United States and Canada. ______________________________________________ COVERAGE PROVIDED: GENERAL OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS...
  • Page 15 If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall NOTE contact the selling dealer, or other authorized Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. is not dealer, giving them sufficient information to liable for consequential or incidental damages. resolve the matter.
  • Page 16 Quicksilver ALSO EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY: DELIVERY: 1. To assist in avoiding problems with your The following items are NOT covered by coach, we recommend you do the following: any warranty. LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL 2. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly VEHICLES, INC.
  • Page 17 DEALER’S OBLIGATIONS: YOUR WARRANTY IS NOT VALID UNTIL IT By agreement with the manufacturer, the HAS BEEN SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO dealer is obligated to maintain the trailer prior LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. to retail sale, to perform a detailed pre-delivery inspection and to make any repairs necessary Livin’...

  • Page 18: Hitching & Loading

    The hitching procedure described here is Plug the pigtail on the trailer into the electrical typical, but have your dealer demonstrate and harness on the tow vehicle. Quicksilver trailers explain the proper hitching and unhitching come standard with a 4-prong plug. Be sure procedure for your vehicle.
  • Page 19 Dangers of Overloading To avoid overloading, you must be aware of During the design and development of our your vehicle weight situation at all times. trailers, the number and size of storage Know where you stand when it comes to the compartments and the liquid tank capacities GVWR, GAWR and your current GVW and are maximized for value and convenience.
  • Page 20 Quicksilver Loading Instructions damage in the case of a sudden stop or an Whether you start out for a weekend jaunt accident. Periodically reweigh your unit. or a longer trip, the first thing you are going Different traveling configurations may change to do is load such items as food, clothing, your loading and weight pattern.
  • Page 21 When going downhill, use the same procedure as Do not overcrowd or cross the center line. All going uphill; the compression of your car’s engine sharp turns should be taken at low speeds. will help to slow your whole rig safely. Avoid Professional drivers, when rounding turns, slow conditions that require excessive and prolonged down well in advance of the turn, enter it at...

  • Page 22: Wheel Nut Torque

    Quicksilver Wheel Nut Torque The wheel nut torque is 50 – 75 ft-lbs. on 12-inch wheels and 90 – 120 ft-lbs. on 14-inch wheels. ALWAYS USE AN ACCURATE TORQUE WRENCH Proper wheel nut torque is essential to safe TO TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS. A torque wrench and dependable towing.
  • Page 23 Condition Possible Remedy Torque Stages Cause 12-inch wheel Even Over Check & Center Inflation Adjust Stage 20-25 ft/lbs Wear Pressure Stage 35-40 ft/lbs When Cold Stage 50-75 ft/lbs Inside & Under Check & Outside Inflation Adjust Note: Use a torque Wear Pressure wench to tighten...

  • Page 24: Braking, Tires & Wheels

    Quicksilver Braking, Tires & Wheels front of the construction type. Example – MR tires are rated for use up to 81 mph. SR tires up to 112 mph. ZR tires carry the highest The tires should be checked before starting speed rating, and are safe for speeds over on every trip.
  • Page 25 Never mix radial, bias belted or bias type But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle such tires. Never mix brands. This can adversely as a tow vehicle, moving at 60 mph (100 affect vehicle handling and stability. Use km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m).

  • Page 26: Power System

    Quicksilver CAUTION Power System Do not use an extension cord with a Shown here is the current rating less than the amperage 30-amp service your rv requires. Extra extension cords connection on your reduce the amperage and voltage being unit.

  • Page 27: Electrical System

    Electrical System WARNING Do not smoke or use an open flame Your electrical system is a combination 12- volt and 110-volt system, every facet carefully around batteries. Avoid making electrical engineered and installed to comply with the sparks near batteries. Fumes from the “National Electric Code”.

  • Page 28: Plumbing System

    Quicksilver Plumbing System Fresh Water When your Quicksilver gets a kitchen base, you will have plumbing lines to run water to the sink from either the blue jug located in the base of the kitchen, or from the outside water hook- up (where a hose will be utilized).

  • Page 29: Lp Gas System

    LP Gas System Each tank has an automatic eighty percent stop-fill valve that allows space in the tank The Liquid Propane (LP) gas system is designed for vapor expansion. The high pressure of the and built to rigid standards and tested before vapor in the tank is reduced in two stages leaving the factory.
  • Page 30 Quicksilver Filling LP Gas Bottles NOTE When your LP gas tank is empty, have it Your dealer is responsible for a thorough refilled as soon as possible. There are many LP refueling stations available. Many RV LP gas system check prior to delivery. Do parks also have LP gas available.
  • Page 31 Precautions and Recommendations LP Gas Lines • Inspect LP fill valve for foreign material The primary manifold before refueling. is located under the • Shut off tow vehicle and pilot lights when unit. Copper tubing refueling gas tanks. with flare fittings are •...
  • Page 32 Quicksilver Operation until the bubbles stop. If this does not take To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gas care of the leak, contact your gas dealer. DO tank’s service valve must be OPEN. When NOT OVERTIGHTEN. first used, or after a refill, there may be some...
  • Page 33 Regulator Vent Maintenance The detector is equipped with a “sensor Since the LP gas regulator is equipped with a activation strip”. This strip must be removed vent that allows the system to “breathe,” you for the detector to operate properly. This must check it on a frequent basis to see that should have been done during the dealer’s it does not become clogged.

  • Page 34: Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy

    Quicksilver Effects of Prolonged Occupancy condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels. Appearance of these conditions Your trailer designed primarily may indicate a serious condensation problem. recreational use and short-term occupancy and When you recognize the signs of excessive has not been designed for full time living.

  • Page 35: Winter Storage, Care & Maintenance

    Clean the molded plastics and aluminum extending the life of your canvas and saving surfaces in the Quicksilver with a soft rag you a few headaches. Simple Green or other mild detergent.
  • Page 36 Quicksilver the outside and work inward to avoid spreading NOTE it further. Some stains or soils are extremely difficult or impossible to remove completely. Avoid opening and closing tent in These should receive immediate, professional extreme cold temperatures. Vinyl may attention.
  • Page 37 Cleaning Tonneau: If the tonneau cover becomes dirty, wipe down with a sponge and mild soapy water. Follow up with an application of Armor All Ultra Shine Protectant for a shiny black finish. Cleaning Undercarriage: Corrosive materials, such as those used for ice, snow and dust control accumulate on the underside of the vehicle.

  • Page 38: Set-Up And Take Down Instructions

    The following tent set-up instructions This is caused by the normal expansion are common to the 8.0 and 10.0 Quicksilver of the materials as they warm up. As the campers. The Truck Camper, 5.0, 6.0, and 2.0...
  • Page 39 NOTE After unhitching your unit and positioning it in Be sure not to rip the snaps off carelessly as the campsite, begin setting up your Quicksilver by putting down your you may pull a snap right out of the vinyl.
  • Page 40 Quicksilver careful Roll: Then proceed to lower the bunk past its roll the cover forward, vertical position as the keeping it as straight weight of the bunk will as possible. begin to pull it down quickly. Do not let go...
  • Page 41 Hint: You want your tent tight, so at the bunk Once you are certain ends you may feel like you can’t possibly that the bimini poles wrap the outer edge are clear of the box, around the bunk to get it snapped. The grasp the very top trick is to reach up bimini...
  • Page 42 Quicksilver Hook-Up the Water Lines Windows and Shades Your kitchen base will have plumbing lines to Each Quicksilver run water to the sink from either the blue jug tent zippered located in the base of windows with some the kitchen, or from...

  • Page 43: Closing The Unit

    Closing The Unit: the second side upright while you collapse the first set of poles. When both sides are collapsed you will notice a lot of tent material Zip Up Windows hanging over the sides. Simply fold it over Be sure to zip all windows and shades closed the top of the biminis, inside the box and prior to closing the unit.
  • Page 44 Quicksilver Fold Bunk Ends With the tent inside the box, you can now go to one of the bunk ends (it doesn’t matter which one first) and unhook the support poles from the bottom of the bunk. Then, with a...
  • Page 48 1025 E. Waterford, Wakarusa, IN 46573-9304 Ph: (574) 862-2228 • Fax: (574) 862-2202 www.LivinLite.com...

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