HeroCamper RANGER User manual

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#HeroCamper™ RANGER MANUAL
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,
#HeroCamper™ reserves the right to make such changes.
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Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 4
Safety............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety precautions .................................................................................................................................... 5
Mold .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Diesel heat................................................................................................................................................. 5
Tire safety.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Lug nuts torquing ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Towing and weight distribution ............................................................................................................... 5
Control sway ............................................................................................................................................. 6
GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 6
Coverage provided........................................................................................................................................ 6
Owner’s obligation........................................................................................................................................ 6
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Limited warranty....................................................................................................................................... 7
Warranty exclusions ................................................................................................................................. 7
What is not covered.................................................................................................................................. 7
Reporting safety defects............................................................................................................................... 8
CAMPING........................................................................................................................................................... 8
Overnight stop .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Extended stay.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Leveling ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Support legs ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Effects of prolonged occupancy ................................................................................................................. 10
Tips to controlling condensation................................................................................................................ 11
Molds....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Contributing factors to mold growth ..................................................................................................... 11
Inhibiting mold growth........................................................................................................................... 11
Safety........................................................................................................................................................... 12
INTERIOR ......................................................................................................................................................... 12
General information and cleaning ............................................................................................................. 12
Interior skin............................................................................................................................................. 13

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Water tank .................................................................................................................................................. 13
EXTERIOR......................................................................................................................................................... 13
General information and operation........................................................................................................... 13
Doors ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
Rear door................................................................................................................................................. 13
Towing......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Tow vehicle ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Loading .................................................................................................................................................... 14
While driving............................................................................................................................................... 15
Equipment............................................................................................................................................... 16
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................ 17
Maintenance schedule................................................................................................................................ 17
Maintenance/repair schedule .................................................................................................................... 18
The load and inflation information ............................................................................................................ 19
Proper tire inflation ................................................................................................................................ 19
Underinflated tires.................................................................................................................................. 19
How overloading affects your tires ........................................................................................................ 20
Tire care................................................................................................................................................... 20
Tire care tips............................................................................................................................................ 20
Lug nut torquing...................................................................................................................................... 20
Spare tire carrier ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Brakes.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Battery storage ........................................................................................................................................... 22
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE ......................................................................................................................... 22

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the #HeroCamper™family and thank you for selecting our Ranger. Congratulations on choosing
a lifestyle that will provide you the freedom to enjoy recreation, wherever you may choose.
This Owner’s Manual is designed as a Quick Reference Guide for the operation and care of your new
purchase. For more complete instructions regarding safety, maintenance and operation of the items used in
the manufacturing of your Ranger, carefully read the booklets supplied by the component manufacturers. All
information contained in this manual may not relate to your specific model; however, booklets supplied by
the component manufacturers and included in your Owner’s packet will provide any additional information
needed.
Your dealership personnel should be able to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your
new product. Please carefully read the Limited Warranty in this manual. #HeroCamper™ has no other
expressed or implied warranties of any type. You, as the owner, are responsible for providing proper
maintenance as outlined in the manual and as set forth in the component manufacturer’s booklets.
The Owner’s Manual for your new Ranger is designed to respond to the most frequent inquiries regarding
the operation, function, and care of the many systems that make modern trailering a joy.
Any modification done by the end user, will mean that the manufacturer can no longer guarantee the safety,
nor is the warranty no longer applicable for those areas and the once the modification is related to. We have
provided many important safety messages in this manual. Always read and obey all safety messages.
Optional items may be available on all our models. Additionally, some optional items can only be included
during the manufacturing phase and cannot later be added to the camper.
The inclusion of optional items information in this manual does not imply or suggest the availability,
application suitability, or inclusion for any specific unit.

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Safety
Safety precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but the most important is your common sense. If you are
careless with matches, cigarettes, flammable material, or any other hazardous material, you surely realize
your potential for accidents is greatly increased.
You will find many safety recommendations in this section and throughout the manual. The following
recommendations are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and outdoor environments. There is no practical way to
eliminate all mold and mold spores in the outdoor environment, however, the way to control indoor mold
growth is to control moisture, by ventilating the units as much as possible.
Diesel heat
When using diesel heat system, do not stay inside kitchen tent. Always ensure to turn off diesel heat when
staying inside the kitchen tent.
Tire safety
Properly maintained tires improve stopping, traction, and load-carrying capability of your vehicle. Please see
page 20 (Maintenance for tire, care, and safety information). Also, be sure to read the Tire Safety Manual
Addendum included with your owner’s packet.
Lug nuts torquing
Making sure lug nuts on trailer wheels are tight and properly torqued is an important responsibility that
trailer owners and users need to understand and practice. Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut torque
(tightness) is a major cause of lug nuts loosening in service. Loose lug nuts can rapidly lead to a wheel
separation resulting in potentially serious safety consequences. See torque pattern on page 21.
Towing and weight distribution
Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your travel trailer. A camper with the cargo
distributed properly will result in efficient, trouble-free towing. Please see page 14 (Towing) for more
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Control sway
Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces. Excessive sway of your trailer
can lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death. Please see page 14
(Towing) for more information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Several of our component manufacturers carry their own warranties and require separate warranty
information to be filed with them. Please read all component manufacturers’ owner’s manuals provided with
your Ranger and file appropriate individual warranty cards as required. You have joined the #Hero family,
and as you begin making great memories using your new Ranger, we wish you a lot of exciting and
adventurous days of camping.
NOTICE: Failure to properly maintain your trailer could result in loss of warranty coverage
Coverage provided
Within the warranty period, #HeroCamper™ is obligated to repair or replace any part covered by this
warranty proven defective. In the event of such an occurrence, the Owner should contact the selling
dealership for a service appointment. If it is not possible to return to the selling dealership, contact the
#HeroCamper™ head office in Denmark, and they will provide you with the location of the nearest authorized
dealer or repair facility.
The cost of transporting the Ranger to the dealer or service center shall be incurred and paid for by the
Owner.
Owner’s obligation
The purchaser must notify #HeroCamper™ or a #HeroCamper™ authorized dealer of any defect promptly
upon discovery. Warranty repairs by a non- #HeroCamper™ dealer or service center must be approved by
#HeroCamper™ customer service prior to any work being started. This is the only warranty given with the
purchase of the Ranger other than express or implied warranties given by the component manufacturers.
Any warranties implied by law are limited to the warranty period. Any other warranty, expressed or implied,
not provided for in this limited warranty is waived by the owner, to the extent allowed by law.

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Warranty
Limited warranty
#HeroCamper™ warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Owner”) of this Ranger, to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship and for structural integrity, under normal use, with care and maintenance,
according to page 17-22, for 12 months from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the
exclusions given below.
Warranty exclusions
This warranty is limited to only items constructed by #HeroCamper™ therefore makes no warranty with
respect to component parts constructed or assembled by other manufacturers, including electrical
appliances, refrigerators, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, lights, entrance door, and windows. Such
component parts may be warranted by their respective manufacturers, and copies of such warranties are
included with the Ranger.
What is not covered
1. Tires, batteries, refrigerator, air conditioner, tents/visor, as well as other materials, parts, and
components warranted by persons or entities other than #HeroCamper™. Please refer to the
warranties of component manufacturers for terms and conditions of coverage
2. Accessories and equipment that are working as designed, but you are unhappy with due to the design
3. Any part of component of the Ranger that has not been manufactured or installed by #HeroCamper™
4. Normal deterioration due to wear or exposure, including but not limited to upholstery, flooring rust,
corrosion, oxidation, and cosmetic blemishes
5. Normal maintenance and service items, including but not limited to light bulbs, fuses, lubricants,
sealants, and seals, as well as door adjustments
6. After-market equipment or accessories installed on the Ranger after completion of manufacture by
#HeroCamper™, or any defects or damage caused by such items
7. Rangers not purchased through authorized dealer of #HeroCamper™ and Rangers purchased directly
or indirectly through auction, salvage, repossession, or other non-customary sale means
8. Defects or damage caused by, in whole or in part, or in any way related to: Accidents, misuse
(including off-road use. I.e. use in terrain that requires 4 wheel drive and individual suspension), or
negligence; Failure to comply with the instructions set forth in any owner’s manual provided with
the Ranger; Alteration or modification of the Ranger except such alterations or modifications
approved in writing by #HeroCamper™; Acts of God or other environmental conditions, such as
lightning, hail, salt causing rust, or other chemicals in the atmosphere; De-icing agents or other

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chemicals applied to the Ranger; Failure to properly maintain or service the Ranger, including but not
limited to the maintenance of lubricants, sealants, and seals; Condensation and the result of
condensation including water damage and the growth of model or mildew. Mold and mildew are
natural growths given certain environmental conditions recreation purposes, including but not
limited to use of the trailer for residential, commercial, disaster relief, or rental purposes; The
addition of weight to the Ranger that causes the total weight to exceed applicable weight ratings, or
addition of weight causing improper distribution of the weight of the Ranger; Failure to seek and
obtain repairs in a timely manner; Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitigate damage caused by
defects; Failure to properly ventilate the trailer; Improper electric power supply or improper trailer
hookup to other facilities; Actos or omissions of any person or entity other than #HeroCamper™
No payment or other compensation will be made for incidental expenses, including, but not limited to,
towing, telephone, transportation, lodging, travel, gasoline, loss of pay or indirect or consequential damage
including, but not limited to, loss of use of the Ranger, inconvenience, damage or injury to person or property,
or loss of revenue, which might be paid, incurred, or sustained because of manufacturer’s defect covered by
this warranty. #HeroCamper™ does not provide warranty on equipment or accessories installed at any
dealership or other place of business, or by any other party.
This Limited Warranty is intended to comply with the requirements of EU legislation. Any part of this Limited
Warranty in conflict with any law shall be ineffective to the extent of any such conflict. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from country to country.
Reporting safety defects
For detailed information about your Ranger, please go to www.herocamper.com. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact your authorized #HeroCamper™Dealer.
CAMPING
Suggested Pre-Travel Check list
Interior
1. Turn off water tap switch
2. Check battery
3. Close windows and vents
4. Shut all interior cabinet doors
5. Hold down or stack securely all loose, hard, and sharp objects
6. Turn off interior lights
7. Zip up shades
8. Secure and lock all doors

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Exterior
1. Disconnect and stow the electrical hookup cord
2. Retract support legs
3. Check hitch for proper attachment
4. Check safety chains and breakaway switch cable
5. Fully retract hitch jack wheel. Remove wood block
6. Check clearance and stoplights
7. Check lug nuts
8. Check tires for correct pressure
9. Adjust tow vehicle mirrors
10. Pull forward about 25 meters, test brakes, and check site for forgotten objects and cleanliness
Trailer Equipment and Accessories
1. Power cord adaptor, 30 Amp capacity
2. 10 meters electric cord, 30 Amp capacity
3. Blocks for leveling
4. Cross-type lug wrench and a torque wrench
5. Quality tire gauge
6. Emergency road warning triangle
7. First aid kit
Overnight stop
#HeroCamper™Ranger owners have parked virtually in every place imaginable, from filling stations to
farmlands.
In time, you will develop a knack for scouting wonderful little roadside locations by turning off the main
highway and exploring.
There are many moderns park, including State, County and Federal parks with good facilities where you might
obtain hookups of electrical, water, and sewer connections. Directories are published, which describe in
detail what is available in terms of services and hookups.
When stopping for the night, your camper is built to be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level and
where the ground is firm. Your facilities are with you. You are self-contained. Unless the tow vehicle is needed
for transportation, it is not necessary to unhitch. Choose the most level parking spot possible. Support legs
or blocks may not he required for an overnight stay.
Before moving on, check your campsite, both for cleanliness and, to be sure you have not left anything
behind. Make sure everything is properly stowed. Use your pre-travel check list, and you are ready for more
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WARNING: At each campsite, make sure you have not parked in such a manner as to block the
operation of the doors by being too close to trees, fences, or other impediments. Scenic views
are one reason for travelling, but do not park so the beautiful lake or steep cliff is just outside
your door
Extended stay
When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks, or months, you will want your Ranger to be
as level and steady as possible. To ensure that your Ranger is level, you can do so by using a small construction
level and either set it on the A-frame of the Ranger, or on the inside of the Ranger. If a correction is necessary,
you must level from side-to-side first. This can be done easily by backing the Ranger up onto one or more 2
x 6 boards. We do not recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.
Leveling
Level from front to rear by disconnecting the hitch from the tow vehicle and adjusting the jack up or down
until you are level. Block or chock the wheels to keep your Ranger from rolling. Use the support legs at the
two rear corners, to eliminate the natural spring action of the axles.
Support legs
The support legs are located at the rear corners of the Ranger. Use the manual handle to lock the legs into
position. Support legs should only be lowered enough to contact the ground.
WARNING: Support legs are designed to stabilize the Ranger only. Misuse of the support legs
to level or lift the Ranger may result in damage to the legs and potentially the Ranger
WARNING: Whenever the Ranger must be lifted, as when changing a tire or leveling on very
rough terrain, always place the lifting jack under the main frame rail. Never use support legs
to lift the Ranger
Effects of prolonged occupancy
Your #HeroCamper™Ranger was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy. If you
expect to occupy the Ranger for an extended period, be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid
conditions that may be encountered.
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the Ranger during cold weather, when relative humidity of
the interior air is high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls of the Ranger are much thinner
than house walls. Also, the relatively small volume and tight compact construction of the modern Ranger
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Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to 11 liters/3 gallons of water daily through breathing,
cooking, bathing, and washing. Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed by a
dehumidifier, it will condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold weather, as frost
or ice. It may also condense out of sight, within the walls or the ceiling, where it will manifest itself as warped
or stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive
moisture and condensation in the trailer, action should be taken to minimize their effects.
Tips to controlling condensation
Avoid dead air spaces by:
1. Opening windows to keep air circulating
2. Keeping the temperature as reasonably cool as possible during cold weather
3. Allowing your Ranger to breath; do not make it airtight
4. Allowing some warm air to be removed and some cool outside air in
5. In hot weather, starting the air conditioner early will help remove excess humidity from the air
while lowering temperatures
NOTICE: Your Ranger is not designed, nor intended, for permanent housing. Use of this product
for long-term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of structure,
interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting and drapes. Damage or deterioration due to long-term
occupancy may not be considered normal and may, under the terms of the warranty,
constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect, and may therefore reduce the warranty protection
Molds
Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environment, indoors and out.
Outdoors, mold growth is important in the decomposition of plants. Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable.
Left unchecked, molds break down natural materials, such as wood products and fabrics. Protect your
investment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes.
Contributing factors to mold growth
For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoors or outdoors, must be between 4°C/40°F and 38°C/100°F,
and must also have a source of moisture, such as humidity, standing water, damp materials, etc. Indoors, the
most rapid growth occurs with warm and humid conditions.
Inhibiting mold growth
By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited. In warm climates, use of
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these activities will assist in ventilation. In extremely humid conditions, the use of a dehumidifier can be
helpful.
Frequent use of your Ranger, or cleaning regularly, are important preventive measures. Additionally, any sills
should be wiped up quickly and dried as soon as possible. Avoid leaving damp items lying about. On safe
surfaces, use mold or mildew-killing cleaning products. Check sealants regularly and reseal when necessary
to avoid water leaks. Proper preventive maintenance to the Ranger and its accessories, as described both in
this manual an in accompanying literature, will provide the best protection to the Ranger.
For more information concerning controlling moisture in the Ranger, read Tips to controlling condensation
on page 11.
Safety
As always, safety should be a top priority. Ensure that you, and everyone travelling with you, can operate the
main and rear door rapidly, without lights. Contemplate other means of escape in case the designated exit is
blocked. The side windows can be vented to allow fresh air and stale air to escape. However, the windows
were not designed as escape windows. Be sure to keep both doors unblocked for means of escape, if
necessary.
NOTICE: If using a dehumidifier, please read and follow all manufacturer instructions and
recommendations for the use and cleaning of the dehumidifier
WARNING: Do not smoke inside the Ranger. Keep matches out of reach of small children. Do
not clean with flammable material. Keep flammable material away from open flame
WARNING: Read the directions on the fire extinguisher carefully. If you have any doubts as to
its operation, you and your family should practice, then replace or recharge the extinguisher.
Your local fire department will be able to assist you and answer any questions
WARNING: The window operation should be checked before each trip
INTERIOR
General information and cleaning
The interior of all #HeroCamper™Rangers has been designed for comfort, convenience, durability, and
appearance. How you use it and how you take care of it, naturally depends on you. However, if you learn to
operate the interior components, and take care of them and the Ranger properly, this knowledge will add to
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Interior skin
Interior skin can be cleaned by washing with any mild non-abrasive soap or detergent. Cleaning should be
followed by a thorough clean water rinse. Drying the unit with a soft cloth to prevent spots and streaks. Do
not use abrasive cleaners or utensils.
Water tank
Notice that the water sitting in the tank under the sink is non-potable. Non-potable water has a vide range
of uses, however drinking water is not one of them. Water that has not been examined or properly treated
as an approved water source, should not be consumed.
Even though you fill in potable water in the tank, the quality of the water in a water tank rapidly deteriorates.
Especially high temperature in the summer encourages the growth of harmful bacteria. Bacteria are free to
multiply rapidly, as the water is not moving and stays in an enclosed space. Bacteria and/or mold will
particularly gather along the walls and in the tubes of the tank.
For your safety, you should sanitize your water system when your Ranger is new or when it has been sitting
unused for a period and it may have become contaminated.
WARNING: The water in the water tank is non-potable. Sanitize, flush, and drain before using.
See the maintenance and winterization guide on page 17 & 22 for instructions. Failure to
comply could result in illness, death, or serious injury
EXTERIOR
General information and operation
Doors
The doors of the Ranger are manufactured with an integrated door lock, which is engaged from the outside
by use of a key. The doors are fixed to the side walls by self-tapping screws and sealed by glue all around the
gaps.
When the doors are open fully and fixed into locking system, please remove the key from the door lock
beforehand.
CAUTION: When towing, all locks must be secured. The constant vibration of travel may cause
the door to open resulting in possible damage
Rear door
The rear door provides access to the rear kitchen area, the rear door lock is opened by the same key for
side lock. Before driving, the rear door must be locked.

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Towing
Tow vehicle
When buying a new vehicle to tow your #HeroCamper™Ranger, we suggest including towing options offered
by most tow vehicle manufacturers. These include such things as heavy-duty alternator and radiator, heavy-
duty springs and shock absorbers, transmission cooler, heavy-duty fan, and flasher unit, etc. for the make of
the vehicle. Transmissions may be manual or automatic, but an automatic transmission may prolong your
tow vehicle’s life and generally does a better job of controlling engine loads than does the average driver
using a manual shift.
Having adequate power is very important when considering the purchase of a new vehicle or the trailer-
towing capability of your present one. Auto dealers are provided with guidelines to use when helping a
customer decide on a tow vehicle. Guidelines are not determined solely by the power output of the engine.
The gear ratio of the differential is also a very important part of the guideline.
Inspect the tow vehicle’s hitch regularly for loose bolts or nuts, cracked welds, loose ball mounts, worn parts
etc.
Remember that every item you take along is one more thing to tow and adds weight to the total load you
must pull. Consolidate items in shelves, lockers, and in the refrigerator. It is better to have one full and one
empty locker, than two half empty ones. Special care must be taken not to overload the front and rear ends
of the trailer.
Loading
When towing a trailer such as your #HeroCamper™Ranger, you are subject to new and different challenges
on the highway than you may have previously encountered. Towing a trailer is no small responsibility and
should be undertaken with great care and safety first in mind. An accident with a tow vehicle and trailer can
have much greater consequences than carelessness with a small car. Like an airline pilot who is responsible
for expensive equipment and many lives, you should take your responsibilities as a tow vehicle driver very
seriously and learn all you can about doing this job safely and well. Balancing the load and preparing the
trailer and tow vehicle are critical to safe handling.
One of the most critical aspects of safely towing a trailer is knowing the weight involved and where they are
placed. The first thing to determine is how much is being towed and confirming that it is within the capacities
of the equipment being used. Determining where the load is placed is critical to the way your rig will handle
on the road. Know what your #HeroCamper™Ranger weighs loaded. Load your Ranger including water,
propane etc. and take it to public scale. Weigh each axle of your vehicle.
Refer to your axle weight and tire limits to see if you are within a safe range. Total all axle weighs, ensuring
you are below the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Make sure your load is balanced. Do not load too
much on one side. A balanced load is much easier to tow or drive. Front to back balance is also important.
Step back and look at your Ranger, making sure there is not too much weight on the hitch, or on the rear of
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As cargo is added, removed, or shifts in location, the weight on the axle and hitch will change. Also, the
transfer of weight because of water in the freshwater tank being used, the reduction in hitch weight may be
significant. When loading the Ranger, keep the following in mind:
•GVWR
•Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
•Tire Weight Rating
•Cargo should never exceed these rating. Your safety depends on not overloading the trailer, trailer
axles, and tires
While driving
IMPORTANT!!
Danger of injuries and damage to the vehicle
➢Pay attention to the dimension of the vehicle during shunting maneuvers, through passages,
bridges, tunnels and by overhanging branches
➢Vehicle dimensions, see registration documents
➢Additions and extensions change the weight and dimension. From a technical point of view, the
#HeroCamper™Ranger is designed for a maximum permitted speed of 100 km/h. This maximum
speed must not be exceeded, even if higher speeds are allowed in the country of travel. Always
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REFERENCE!
➢It is forbidden for people and travelling pets to stay in the camper while driving
Observe the following while driving:
➢Check the function of the braking system and the braking characteristics (direction of travel, the
function of the inertia brake, etc.) by applying the brake at low speed before running
➢Adapt the driving styling to the size of the vehicle, drive considerately and with foresight
➢Drive slowly on bad roads
➢Drive as fast down mountain as up mountain
➢Shift to the next gear in time
➢Avoid hard braking
➢Avoid steering in jerks, as the trailer train may start to sway
➢When driving over bridges, crosswinds must be expected. Due to the vehicle’s size and height, a
trailer is more sensitive to crosswinds than a passenger car
➢When a truck train is overtaken, the trailer train can enter an air suction. An easy counter-control
cancels this effect
➢Do not underestimate the length of your trailer train
➢Consider the large radius of curvature of the trailer when turning onto a road, and when driving in
curves
➢The braking distance of a trailer train is considerably longer than that of a passenger car. Increase
the safety distance accordingly
Equipment
When hitched together, the trailer and the tow vehicle must be leveled. The tires of both the trailer and the
tow vehicle should be in good condition and properly inflated to their recommended pressures.

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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance schedule
WARNING: Failure to maintain your Ranger can cause premature and unexpected parts
breakage and/or erratic operation that may be hazardous
NOTICE: See appliance manufacturer’s literature for further information
Service to be performed
Each trip
Before use at set-up & weekly
Monthly
Inspect wiring, connector plug and receptacles
X
Check exterior lighting
X
Test smoke detector for proper operation
X
Check fire extinguisher
X
Inspect/clean battery cables and terminals
X
Tighten wing nuts
X
Check battery charge (in storage)
X
Check battery electrolyte (in use)
X
Wash exterior
X
Service to be performed
Every six months
Yearly & after prolonged storage
Inspect nosewheel & lubricate according to
manufacturer’s instructions
X
Inspect roof sealants (required)
X
Inspect compartment & access doors (required)
X
Inspect moldings & window seals (required)
X
Inspect all cold & drain plumbing
X
Sanitize freshwater tank
X
Lubricate locks, hinges & hardware
X
Wax exterior
X

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Maintenance/repair schedule
Date
Maintenance/service procedure
Service Center Name/address/Phone No

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WARNING: The maximum speed rating on the tires installed on your Ranger is 120 km/h. Do
not exceed this rating. Failure to heed this warning could cause catastrophic tire failure
resulting in property damage, personal injury, and/or death
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 the drum when reinstalling.
If the aluminum-forged wheel is to be mounted on a different drum, it is important to sand all
loose corrosion form the mating surfaces
WARNING: Wheel separation can occur
1. On first trip, tighten wheel nuts at beginning of trip
2. Thereafter, check wheel nuts before each trip
3. Following winter storage, check wheel nuts before beginning a trip
4. Following excessive braking, import wheel nuts. Do not over torque
The load and inflation information
Maintaining proper tire inflation pressure is essential for both tire safety and performance.
Proper tire inflation
The level of air in your tires affects your vehicle’s overall performance. A maximum inflation pressure
specification is found on your Ranger’s exterior on a sticker on the front left corner of the Ranger, as well as
on the original equipment of the tires.
Air pressure should be checked based on the load on each individual tire. Cold Inflation Pressure should be
adjusted to handle the maximum tires load, and all tires on the axle should carry the same inflation pressure.
Cold tire inflation pressure is the tire pressure checked in the morning before you drive more an a few miles
or before rising ambient temperatures of the sun’s radiant heat affects it.
Underinflated tires
Underinflation brings a higher risk of damage due to road hazards, reduce casing durability, cause a loss in
fuel economy, and will result in uneven or irregular tire wear. Severe underinflation brings about an increased
risk of thread separation, handling difficulties, and possible tire failure, caused by overheating.
When minimum inflation pressure requirements are not met, tire durability and optimum operating
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Observe the following:
•It may be necessary to inflate your tires at a truck stop or truck service center to achieve adequate
air pressure for your Ranger’s needs
•Only permanent air seal metal valve caps should be used
•Be safe –if a tire has been run in a 20% underinflated condition, it must be dismounted and inspected
by a trained professional. It should not be aired up without a full inspection or without using a safety
cage. Use a calibrated gauge
•If your tire is rated for higher inflation pressures, a special gauge will be required designed for larger
tires
•Do not bleed air from warm tires to reduce pressure buildup
•Do not inflate tires to cold PSI rating beyond rim specifications
How overloading affects your tires
Tire pressure is what enables your Ranger tire to support loads, thus, overloading can have serious
consequences. Too much weight can cause stress on the suspension system components, brake failure,
handling and steering problems, irregular tire wear, and possible tire failure. If you discover that your tires
cannot handle the load, lighten the weight of the load on your tires.
Tire care
The most important function of tires is to provide traction while moving, and grip when steering or stopping.
The tires on your Ranger are designed for highway use and must be properly maintained to maximize tire
life, as well to provide a safe mode of transportation.
Tire care tips
To reduce the risk of tire failure, we strongly recommend the following:
1. Check the pressure in your tires, including your spare, at least monthly when the tires are cool
2. Never overload your tires. Heed the maximum load-carrying capability of your tires
3. Check your tires frequently for scrapes, bulges, separations, cuts, or snags resulting from use. See
your tire dealer immediately, if any such condition is discovered
4. Never operate your vehicle more than lawful speeds or the maximum speeds justified by driving
conditions, or more than speeds recommended for the tires you are using
5. Make every effort to avoid running over objects that may damage the tire through impact or cutting,
such as chuck holes, glass, metal, etc.
Lug nut torquing
Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per wheel than passenger car or truck wheels. Each wheel may
carry 450 kg/1,000 lb and higher. Furthermore, wheels on tandem axle trailers do not steer, and are subjected
to very high side load stress whenever the trailer makes a tight turn. When going around corners, especially