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EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for Recreational Vehicle Trailer

Page 1: ...owever should you ever feel you may be getting in over your head please see your dealer to have the repairs made A brief explanation of the operation of the appliances such as refrigerator furnace wat...

Page 2: ...mping Safety Overnight Stop Extended Stay Stabilizing Hook Ups Winter Traveling 4 EXTERIOR Cleaning Chassis Tires Axle and Running Gear Electric Brakes Power Jack 5 INTERIOR FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSORIE...

Page 3: ...8 APPLIANCES Air Conditioner Furnace Range Oven Microwave Refrigerator Water Heater Monitor Panel 9 ADDENDUM Water board system directions for early model year 2010 only How to winterize your Earthbo...

Page 4: ...mited to doors drawers LP pressure and slide room systems Imperfections which do not affect the suitability of the vehicle for recreational purposes Damage to electronics due to voltage issues fluctua...

Page 5: ...mited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a d...

Page 6: ...ate with household oil 7 Way Plug Spray with contact cleaner Hitch Ball Latch Lubricate with non detergent motor oil Hitch Ball Lubricate with hitch ball lube or wheel bearing grease Range Exhaust Hoo...

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Page 8: ...Page 8 EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER S MANUAL NOTES...

Page 9: ...r towing capability of your present one American manufacturers realize more than 30 of the vehicles they sell will be used for towing some type of trailer The dealers are provided with guidelines to u...

Page 10: ...as the tow vehicles Properly set these adjustments will provide for safe comfortable stops They will also help assure optimum brake and tire life for both the tow vehicle and the trailer In THE EVENT...

Page 11: ...covered by warranty The allowable personal cargo must be distributed in your trailer in such a manner that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR is not exceeded To determine this it is necessary to loa...

Page 12: ...ding to the manufacturer s instructions The hitch ball should be level to slightly higher Readjust leveling bars until this condition is correct by increasing or decreasing the length the chain engage...

Page 13: ...THE TRAILER WHEELS ARE DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT FROM THOSE MADE BY THE TOW VEHICLE Studying this will make it easier for you to correct mistakes Truck or trailer type fender or door grip rear view mirror...

Page 14: ...ossible gear If you get stuck it is best to tow out the entire rig together without unhitching Despite the best hitch you will notice that whenever a large bus or truck overtakes your rig the displace...

Page 15: ...ack stand or wood block 7 Check clearance and stoplights 8 Check lug nuts 9 Check tires for correct pressure 10 Adjust tow vehicle mirrors 11 Pull forward some 50 ft test brakes and check site for for...

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Page 17: ...t each campsite make sure you have not parked in such a manner as to block the operation of the escape window by being too close to trees fences or other impediments Scenic views are one reason for tr...

Page 18: ...se the gate valves and put approximately five gallons of water in the sewage holding tank This will help prevent solids from building up in the sewage holding tank The addition of a deodorizing agent...

Page 19: ...ng at 50 MPH the wind chill factor will cause the interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer that is parked When parked in sub freezing temperatures make sure you keep a full supply of...

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Page 21: ...is section Once leveled and stabilized locate the switch on the monitor panel to operate the room Now hold the slide out switch in the out position and hold the switch until the motor stops indicating...

Page 22: ...e the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier It is important to remove sap gum resin asph...

Page 23: ...hen the tires are cool Never bleed out air immediately after driving Recommended tire pressures vary with tire type and size check the tire sidewalls for recommended pressures WARNING It is also impor...

Page 24: ...driven less than one mile Do not reduce pressure when tires are hot Use a tire gauge to check pressure and maintain it at the recommended level 2 Never overload your tires The maximum load carrying c...

Page 25: ...el and tire 3 Remove cotter pin 4 Remove dust cap 5 Remove spindle nut and washer 6 Remove bearings hub and rotor 7 Lay down hub and rotor with inside grease seal down Knock out inner bearing and grea...

Page 26: ...ric brakes on your trailer are similar to the drum brakes on your tow vehicle The basic difference is that your automotive brakes are actuated by hydraulic pressure while your electric trailer brakes...

Page 27: ...ase the voltage to 12 volts as brake pedal pressure is increased If the controller jumps immediately to a high voltage output even during a gradual stop then the electric brakes will always be fully e...

Page 28: ...ressure should be checked cold as tire pressure ratings have been designed with typical running heat pressure build up in mind Make sure the valves and caps are free of dirt and moisture Underinflatio...

Page 29: ...nds on you However if you learn to operate the interior components and take care of them and the trailer properly this knowledge will add to your pleasure as well as the long life of your trailer Upho...

Page 30: ...a bath When you have finished using the shower be sure to shut the water off at the faucet WARNING Keep flammable material away from the furnace Remember heavy items should be stored low and toward t...

Page 31: ...as installed in your Earthbound RV at the factory LP gas is a mixture of gases produced and sold commercially as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances LP gas is highly flammable and as a result ca...

Page 32: ...ire department for professional advice on its operation and use if you find the directions on the extinguisher unclear We re sure they will be happy to assist you and your family SAFETY Many things ca...

Page 33: ...lame when another appliance is operating or pilots that are difficult to light If this should happen the following steps should eliminate the condition 1 Close LP cylinder valve 2 Extinguish all flame...

Page 34: ...e on the bottle to be removed 2 Disconnect the rubber gas line at the bottle to be removed The green plastic fitting is a right hand thread and no tools should be used 3 Turn the large clamping T hand...

Page 35: ...is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time WARNING Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stoves shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle...

Page 36: ...ct time is completed drain the tank Refill with potable water and purge the plumbing of all sanitizing solution NOTE The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved procedu...

Page 37: ...tanks Also drain the entire water system including the water heater and the water storage tank See How to winterize your Earthbound RV shown in Section 9 Addendum page 49 THE MAIN CONSIDERATION IN WI...

Page 38: ...ckup into the tub and cause an unpleasant cleaning job Never drain the tanks at any place other than an approved dumping station Emptying Tanks Almost all campgrounds will have dumping facilities To e...

Page 39: ...ng the tanks as described will protect them from freezing during storage When traveling in subfreezing temperatures use a winterizing solution designed for RV use and follow the directions on the cont...

Page 40: ...eeks in freezing weather The temperature at which a battery will freeze depends on the condition of its charge Neglect is expensive Care costs little Check your batteries regularly MAINTAIN A CLEAN BA...

Page 41: ...city power systems 12V POWER CIRCUITS The current in the converter system is 12 volts direct current 12VDC negative grounded Power sources that supply 12VDC current to the system are as follows A Main...

Page 42: ...d up to 120 volt city power Converter Testing A Confirm 120 volt power is going into converter B Disconnect the 12 wire from the master switch C Using a voltmeter check voltage output between heavy po...

Page 43: ...available While you are connected to the 110 volt receptacle the wiring is protected by circuit breakers in the breaker panel The circuit breaker panel for the 110 volt system is located in the conve...

Page 44: ...a Starting the air conditioner early in the morning also helps It is much easier to hold a comfortable temperature than it is to lower the temperature after the interior of the trailer is already hot...

Page 45: ...on If the refrigerator is operated out of level when the vehicle is not moving liquid ammonia will accumulate in portions of the evaporator tubing This will slow the circulation of hydrogen and ammoni...

Page 46: ...ink before using any electrical appliance connected to the hot water system If hydrogen is present there will probably be an unusual sound such as air escaping through the pipe as the water begins to...

Page 47: ...Page 47 EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER S MANUAL Section 9 Addendum For early 2010 Earthbound RVs built with the Water Board System...

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Page 49: ...on the back of the water heater 1 Figure 1 shows the typical positions for water heater operation Figure 1 2 Figure 2 shows the positions of the water control valves to by pass the water heater Figur...

Page 50: ...he water line thus allowing water to flow see figure 2 5 Water heater drain plug removal be sure to locate the water heater drain plug see figure 3 and remove it Figure 2 If you have the optional On D...

Page 51: ...B Procedure for units equipped with a manifold water control system Manifold water control system 1 1 In the rear road side exterior utility compartment turn the water control valve to City Water see...

Page 52: ...the hot water side of the faucet kitchen bathroom and exterior shower turn it off when RV anti freeze flows through the faucet then open the cold water side of the faucet and turn it off when RV anti...

Page 53: ...ed with a water board system 1 Position all three 3 valve stems in the down position as shown in this illustration 2 Attach your hose to the City Water inlet 3 Place the open end of the hose into RV a...

Page 54: ...turn it off when RV anti freeze flows through the faucet Repeat this process for all faucets in the kitchen bathroom and exterior shower 6 Flush the toilet until RV anti freeze flows through it This...

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