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Surround Sound/DVD System
Your vehicle may be equipped with a home theatre DVD surround sound system. This system
operates on 110V/120V AC power. Please consult the specific owner’s manual for operating
instructions.
Awnings --
Your travel trailer may be equipped with a self-storing awning and/or slide out cover
awnings. Proper use, care and maintenance procedures for awnings are included in the literature
provided with the awning. Make sure to clean off all debris as you roll up your awnings.
Periodically wash off the awning fabric with a soapy water solution. Long-term exposure to the
sun may cause some normal fading over time.
Note: Avoid storing awning when wet for any
length of time.
NOTE: Unusually strong wind gusts on the road and in campgrounds can force
the awning to rip away from the trailer (a camp host had the proof). Plastic clamps available at
RV stores are designed to prevent damage.
Awnings (Motorized)
Your travel trailer may be equipped with a motorized awning. Please see the enclosed literature
for the various features available with this awning and the proper use and care.
Black Tank Rinse System (Option) --
The black water holding tank is equipped with optional
rinsing spray heads that will aid in the removal of sewage residue from the interior of the holding
tank. To operate the tank rinsing system, follow the procedures outlined below:
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With the dump valves open, attach a garden hose to the black tank rinse inlet connection.
NOTE: It could be unhealthy to use the fresh water hose for this purpose.
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Turn on water supply to garden hose and allow the water to run for approximately 3 to 5
minutes to rinse tank. Turn off water supply to garden hose. Remove hose from black tank
rinse inlet connection and store hose.
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Rinse out the sewer hose with fresh water and remove the sewer hose from the dump station.
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Replace sewer or dump station covers.
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After rinse water has thoroughly drained from the black tank, close the knife valve and
replace the termination cap. If you are parked at a site with a semi-permanent sewer hook-
up, keep the black water knife valve closed to allow the waste level to build up. The outlet
will probably clog if you leave the knife valve open continually. Run enough water into the
tank to cover the bottom this will aid the break up of solid waste.
Exterior Shower
A shower fixture may be mounted in the exterior compartment. The water pump must be on or
city pressure must be available for the shower to operate.
NOTE: Good alternative for washing
dishes when there’s no sewer hook-up.
Generator
An onboard LPG generator produces 110V/120V power source to all 110V/120V systems and
optional equipment when 110V/120V power sources are not available. To operate your
generator, make sure that the breaker on the generator is in the “on” position. Once you have
done this, you start the generator by pushing the generator switch. This is located in the monitor
panel area. If the generator is slow to start, do not hold the switch in the start position for more
than 10 seconds. Release the switch, wait 15 seconds, then try to start again. This will help
avoid overheating and damage to the generator starting system. Refer to the specific generator
owners’ manual. To stop the generator, hold the switch in the stop position until the engine stops
completely. If you release the switch too soon the generator will continue to operate.
NOTE: If you use a portable generator, it is strongly suggested that you use the largest chain
that will fit through the handle and lock it to the Bigfoot or a substantial tree with the most
formidable padlock you can find.
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