OPERATION
"The itemsdiscussed and the illustrationsshown may
be
optional on
certain models and notavailable on others."
HITCHING
1.
JACK,COUPLER AND DOLLY WHEEL .
Raise coupler over the hitch ball by cranking the jack clockwise. Lift the coupler latching lever to
allow the coupler to properly settle onto the hitch ball. Lower the coupler onto the hitch ball by
cranking the jack counterclockwise. Release the coupler latching lever, make sure that it
is
fully
locked In place and that the coupler
is
secure overthe hitch ball. To remove the
dolly
wheel, turn the
collar
slightly
counterclockwise and pull
it
off
the jack post. Raise the jack post as high as possible
by cranking counterclockwise.
2.
SAFETY CHAINS
Safety regulations require that the safety chain
be
oriented in such a manner
to
prevent the tongue
from dropping
to
the ground in the event
of
a hitch or coupling failure.
HOOKING·UP
Cross the safety chains under the tongue and hitch and attach the hooks
to
the chain attachment
loops provided on the towbar portion
of
the hitch or attach
to
the vehicle frame.
DO
NOT ATTACH
THE SAFETY CHAINS
TO
THE VEHICLE BUMPER. Make sure that the chain slack length is equal on
both sides and that
it
is
not more than necessary
to
permit the vehicles
to
turn at their minimum
radius.
3.
ELECTRICAL HOOK·UP
Plug the towing vehicle pigtail
into
the socket located on the camper frame. Be sure
to
allow
enough slack to prevent disconnection during short turns. Check all lights
for
proper operation
before
pulling
away.
4.
BRAKES(Hydraulic Surge)
Attach the break·away safety cable securely
to
the
tow
vehicle
or
hitch allowing enough slack to
permit short turns
without
pulling the brake lever. Before pulling away make sure the safety break·
away lever Is in the released position. Check for proper brake action by a short road test applying
the brake several times at different speeds and brake pressure.
If
wheel lock·up occurs the brake
shoe adjustment is too tight.
If
no trailer brake action
is
occuring, brake shoe adjustment is too
loose. Refer
to
the Brake/Coupler Owner's Manual for adjustment procedures and troubleshooting
guide.
SET·UP
1.
Choose a campsite that
is
as level as possible from side to side.
If
the ground
is
uneven
it
may
cause the lifters
to
bind. To assistIn leveling you may wish to use blocks
ordig
a shallow hole.
2.
Install the
dolly
wheel and give
it
a
1,4
turn clockwise to lock
it
onto the jack post. You may wish
to
use a small plywood block
to
prevent the wheel from sinking into
soft
earth.
3.
Release the couplerlatching leverand raise the couplerfree
of
the hitch ball. Disconnect the break·
away cable, safetychains and electrical connector.
4.
Level the camperfront
to
back using the dolly jack.
5.
Release the latches and raise the roof by cranking the
lifter
mechanism
clockwise
until the red
gauge cable located on the left front corner is
just
tight.
DO
NOT OVERCRANK. (For
lifter
system
detail see Figure9.)
6.
Lower the stabilizer jacks
to
the ground so that the unit is well supported. CAUTION: Stabilizing
jacks are for supportonly and not intended to level the camper.
7.
BUNK SET·UP (LIT!: WEIGHT SERIES
SEE
INSTRUCTIONS
ON
DOOR
&
PAGE
13·14.)
Slide end bunk out
3,4
of
the way, set up end bunk bows, bring canvas over bows, pull bunk out and
insert self·support poles under the bunk into holes in the camper frame, fasten shock cord in be·
tween edge
of
canvas around cord holders underthe bunk.
(See
Figure
1.)
8.
Step inside camper and release swing down combination storm and screen door. Insert pegs in
bottom
of
screen door into holes in the camper wall and secure screen door
to
camper door with
twist
lock provided. After door is in place, lower camper roof enough to put a
slight
amount
of
weight on the doorframe.
9.
Install side bunk raftersupports -adjust until bunk roof
is
taut.
10: Optional step attachment is made by
tilting
the front upward and hooking it through the holes pro-
vided in the frame side.
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