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Owner’s Manual

0283662.2021

2021

Fifth Wheel Towables

FW, FW HT

A subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc.

Summary of Contents for Eagle FW 2021

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual 0283662 2021 2021 Fifth Wheel Towables FW FW HT A subsidiary of Thor Industries Inc...

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Page 3: ...arm alarm may vary from model s shown Formaldehyde 30 Extended Or Full Time Usage 30 Cold Weather Usage 30 Condensation 31 Section 3 Pre Travel Information Tow Vehicle 33 Vehicle Labels 33 Weight Term...

Page 4: ...Tire Carrier if so equipped 60 Hoist Mount 60 Bracket Mount Travel Position Hoist Mount Travel Position Bumper Mount Crank Access Port Bumper Mount 61 Setting Up Your Recreation Vehicle 62 Travel Trai...

Page 5: ...nect Switches Approximate Electrical Load Ratings 105 120 Volt 30 AMP AC System if so equipped 106 30 amp Power Cord if so equipped 106 120 Volt 50 AMP AC System if so equipped 107 Calculating 30 AMP...

Page 6: ...8 Winterizing with Utility Center 131 Air Pressure Method 132 Winterizing with Antifreeze Method 133 Nautilus P2 5 Uni Dock Utility Center 135 Winterizing the Plumbing System 142 Winterize with Air Pr...

Page 7: ...69 Attaching the Quick Coupler Connection 170 Quick Connect Coupler Gas Grill and Mounting Bracket on Support Rail Range Hood if so equipped 171 Refrigerator 171 Cleaning the Interior 172 Cleaning the...

Page 8: ...ped 190 Loft Sleeping Area if so equipped 191 Gas Struts if so equipped 191 Section 13 Exterior Cleaning the Exterior 194 Frame 196 E Z Lube or Super Lube Axle if so equipped 196 Exterior Roof and Sid...

Page 9: ...e required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warranty Please review the limited warranty and the limited warranties that apply to specific components offered with this vehicle Ins...

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Page 11: ...l may not apply to your recreation vehicle Jayco reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and to make additions or improvements without incurring...

Page 12: ...ayco dealer near you ask the campground staff for referrals or check the local telephone yellow pages Or contact Jayco Customer Service or your selling dealer for assistance in locating a repair facil...

Page 13: ...ith the campground staff or telephone yellow pages for an RV repair facility Have the item repaired and contact Jayco Customer Service immediately the following business day Failure to contact Jayco C...

Page 14: ...r maintaining your recreation vehicle Please call your dealer or our customer service repre sentatives if you are unsure how to proceed These signal words indicate precautions and potential situations...

Page 15: ...epartment of Transportation DOT Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 and a NHTSA representative will record your complaint information TTY 1 800 424 9153 or 1 202 484 5238 To Contact NHTSA by mail...

Page 16: ...nsure your dealer provides the level of service you expect here are some sugges tions we would like to make Contact your dealer at once Do not wait until you are ready to use your RV Your dealer may n...

Page 17: ...our dealer recommends that the repairs be made at our Customer Service facility your recreation vehicle may be returned to us with the following guidelines You or your dealer must make a confirmed app...

Page 18: ...nce of this RV or any of its materials components or parts In addition the RV own er s obligation to notify Jayco or one of its independent authorized dealers of a claimed defect does not modify any o...

Page 19: ...all side wall end wall front and rear wall roof and floor attachments and delamination caused by water intrusion from lack of required exterior seal maintenance or other maintenance Struc ture Compon...

Page 20: ...cure any substantial defect after a reasonable number of repair attempts your sole and exclusive remedy shall be to have Jayco pay an independent service shop of your choice to perform repairs to the...

Page 21: ...lightning circuit overload or electrical system modifications damage resulting from tire wear or tire failure hydraulic leveling jacks or leveling system defacing scratches dents chips on any surface...

Page 22: ...ance of repairs regarding anything excluded from coverage under this limited warranty shall be considered good will repairs and they will not alter the express terms of this limited warranty or extend...

Page 23: ...ms of this Limited Warranty including by way of example warranty limitations and disclaimers the forum selection clause and the clause reducing the time period within which suit must be filed for brea...

Page 24: ...Section 1 Warranty Service 22 Notes...

Page 25: ...ure all occupants know how to operate it Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with one of the following exit window styles Flip latch style 2 per window Push up on the front lip of the latch and th...

Page 26: ...rease cooking oils gasoline kerosene or other flammable liq uids Class C Electrical such as electrical wires or other live electrical equipment A dry chemical fire extinguisher has been installed by t...

Page 27: ...on information The LED light will indicate the battery is functioning properly When the production of combustion is sensed the smoke detector sounds a loud alarm that continues until the air is cleare...

Page 28: ...on Monoxide Propane Alarm Your recreation vehicle is equipped with a combination carbon monoxide CO propane alarm RVCOLP that is listed for use in recreation vehicles The combination carbon mon oxide...

Page 29: ...ing headaches drowsiness confu sion fast heart rate Extreme exposure Unconsciousness convulsions cardio respiratory failure death A carbon monoxide propane alarm is NOT A SUBSTITUTE for other combusti...

Page 30: ...in a 24 hour period repeat steps 1 4 and call a qualified appli ance technician to investigate for sources of carbon monoxide from fuel burning equipment and appliances and inspect for proper operatio...

Page 31: ...alarm to malfunction Do not paint the face of the alarm Testing the combination carbon monoxide propane alarm The SILENCE TEST button tests both sensors and battery voltage The SILENCE TEST button is...

Page 32: ...f a dehumidifier may be re quired to reduce condensation Check outside extrusions on compartment doors locks slide outs windows vents etc for frozen moisture before operating to avoid damage to parts...

Page 33: ...sation Suggestions to eliminate warm moist air Crack open windows and roof vents to allow warm moist air to escape Open the bath roof vent if so equipped approximately when showering Use the range hoo...

Page 34: ...Section 2 Occupant Safety 32 Notes...

Page 35: ...iler manufacturer as the maximum allowable loaded weight of the trailer including full propane cylinders a full load of water and full generator fuel if applicable GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The...

Page 36: ...000 lbs with a tongue weight of 1 200 lbs The actual weight on the RV tires is 9 000 1 200 which equals 7 800 lbs which is within the weight rating of the tires The Federal Certification Label is req...

Page 37: ...ot travel with full grey black holding tanks This not only wastes gas but depending upon the location of the grey or black holding tanks can affect handling characteristics Your recreation vehicle s l...

Page 38: ...vidual tow vehicle RV combination A fifth wheel requires a pin box hitch bolted directly to the floor of the truck box through the frame The hitch class rating based on the capacity that hitch has for...

Page 39: ...le you are using so a compatible hookup is achieved Fifth Wheel Hitching Procedure The following procedure will help to assist you in securely hooking up your recreation ve hicle to your tow vehicle 1...

Page 40: ...mind that individual scales will operate differently Wire Harness Connector Plug A 7 way wire harness connector plug is wired into your trailer to connect electrical power from the tow vehicle for tr...

Page 41: ...eparately to ensure each tire is not overloaded To determine the wheel position weight 5 Pull the RV onto the scale so only one tire is on the scale Record the weight Your RV must remain as level as p...

Page 42: ...Section 3 Pre Travel Information 40 Notes...

Page 43: ...d result in loss of control of the tow vehicle RV Slow down in advance of dips bumps and railroad tracks to reduce the jolting to your tow vehicle RV combination Proceed slowly and let the trailer tir...

Page 44: ...curely with wheel chocks to prevent it from rolling RV Brake System Even though your RV is equipped with brakes designed for GVWR proceed with caution until you become accustomed to your RV s stopping...

Page 45: ...he surge brake system making it difficult to continue in reverse To aid in backing up the RV 1 Prior to backing up a slope or through soft ground pull the recreation vehicle forward slightly to assure...

Page 46: ...MPER ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR TOWING Factory Installed Hitch Reciever if so equipped Additional Towing Multiple Trailer Combinations if so equipped If your RV applies to limited fifth wheel models only is...

Page 47: ...dealer or manufacturer for assistance in determining whether a separate braking system is recommended and what limits there are for towing multiple trailer combinations Check the state or province wh...

Page 48: ...ts as you travel Entrance Door Step s Make sure your entrance step is fully extended before exiting the vehicle and retracted prior to towing Lubricating the step mechanism Carefully clean the area ar...

Page 49: ...screen door all the way 2 Twist the locking handle to release the steps from the locked position on the door frame A 3 Lower the step assembly to the ground B 4 Adjust the feet to stabilize the steps...

Page 50: ...installation of the backup cam era and the camera power switch It also explains where to find the camera accessory power wire in your particular model RV This instruction sheet is included in your Wa...

Page 51: ...e following warnings may result in serious personal injury or death Never use the auto leveling system to lift the RV off the ground Lift ing the RV so the wheels are not touching the ground will crea...

Page 52: ...rface and tires are chocked 2 Extend the inner legs of both landing gear front jacks to within 4 5 of the ground by pulling on the quick release pins 3 Turn on the touchpad by pressing both arrow butt...

Page 53: ...Fi settings on the phone tablet etc Turn the wireless feature on and connect to the MyRV wireless network 4 A password will be required to access the net work The password is found on the RV s wire l...

Page 54: ...Use to arrows on left side of screen Scroll to WIRE LESS CONFIG Press the ENTER button at the bottom of the screen The screen will display Wireless Configuration Press any Linc button to sync Press an...

Page 55: ...ts the ground and stabilizes the unit To raise the jack press the control switch until the jack is returned to the retracted position Manual Override The electric stabilizer jacks may have a built in...

Page 56: ...ffic 2 Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and toward approaching traffic Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of the rec...

Page 57: ...is with a properly calibrated torque wrench and socket not with an impact wrench or by hand Do not use a 4 way lug wrench or any other type of wrench that does not measure the actual pressure applied...

Page 58: ...80 Km and again periodically during travel Refer to diagrams above for proper lug pat tern and Final Torque Values Thereafter check and maintain torque according to the Final Torque Values in the char...

Page 59: ...he instrument to lose reliable calibration Damaged tools must not be used and must be removed from service for evaluation and either reported and re calibrated or replaced 2 Do not use accessories or...

Page 60: ...s When you are using your Recreational Vehicle check inflation pressure weekly Pressure should be checked when the tires are cold During travel tires heat up and pressure increas es Do not bleed air f...

Page 61: ...cally identified for recreational vehicle use Failure to use tires that are properly matched to your recreational vehicle could lead to premature tire wear or less than optimum trailer handling Be sur...

Page 62: ...Hoist Mount Travel Position Bracket Mount Travel Position NOTE If your spare tire is a flush mount application it must make contact with the underside of the recreational vehicle to insure maximum ro...

Page 63: ...ire carrier to the upright position and lock it in place while traveling To remove the tire from the tire carrier 1 Remove the lug nuts holding the tire in place 2 Remove the support bracket from the...

Page 64: ...for proper operation 2 Disconnect the wire harness connector plug and breakaway switch lanyard 3 Drop the truck tailgate if applicable 4 Gently put your truck into reverse don t give it any fuel acce...

Page 65: ...re equipped with a motion detector If the patio awning experiences extreme or excessive movement it will automatically retract to the travel mode position For detailed safety and operating information...

Page 66: ...Section 4 Vehicle Operation 64 Notes...

Page 67: ...sec tion of the switch hold until the slideout room stops travel time is approx 25 seconds These guidelines should be followed when using your slideout room Make sure the slideout is in the closed po...

Page 68: ...arge and good wire connections Check the 12 volt fuse or circuit breaker Check for loose connections at the slideout motor If the slideout still will not operate follow these steps If the slideout is...

Page 69: ...n under the inside of the frame Fig 1 and 2 Attach a standard fifth wheel landing gear crank handle a socket and ratchet or drill and nut driver Rotate the extension clockwise to retract the slideout...

Page 70: ...end retract arrow button to move the room in or out Press the on off button once more to power off the remote ALWAYS allow the controller to stop both motors before releasing the switch button DO NOT...

Page 71: ...om while pushing the non moving side in the appropriate direction On larger rooms it may be necessary to have 2 or more people pushing the room Non moving side moved manually Try to push the non movin...

Page 72: ...ideout relatively even while pushing pulling 5 When the room is completely in plug both motor connectors back into the control module This will apply the motor brakes for road travel Disengage motors...

Page 73: ...ide Room Operation Guide for additional troubleshooting informa tion or contact Lippert at 866 524 7821 or at www lci1 com Norco Slideout System The Norco slideout system is a cable driven slide out u...

Page 74: ...that allows you to extend or retract the room in the event of a loss of power Always disconnect battery from system prior to manually operating system Failure to disconnect battery can cause electric...

Page 75: ...of the motor leads either the motor I or motor II lead from the controller 5 Locate the slideout motor Fig 1 mounted to one of the slideout rails Some models may require removal of the underbelly or c...

Page 76: ...a controller Fig 1 with programma ble stops that stop the motor when the room is fully extended or retracted The controller has the ability to detect faults for easier troubleshooting Awall mounted to...

Page 77: ...tor fault on motor 2 MAJOR and MINOR faults faults must be cleared for the room to operate normally MINOR faults can be cleared by pushing and releasing the IN or OUT buttons on the wall touchpad Fig...

Page 78: ...ground supplies Preventative Maintenance The Power Gear slideout system requires very little maintenance Read and follow these procedures When the room is extended visually inspect the slide rail ass...

Page 79: ...er of the way 5 Re install the wall touchpad 6 Take the unit to an OEM certified dealer for repairs Manually Retract Room with Ratchet and Socket If the power is lost to the slideout motor s or the ov...

Page 80: ...ng sure the end of the retaining screw is re hooked to the motor spring clip Fig 10A Torque the motor retaining screw to 40 inch lbs Fig 10B and the motor retainer is fully engaged Use a travel lock a...

Page 81: ...oot will void your motor warranty These photos will help you figure out how this works The side by side photo below shows the spring lock lever and the brake lever 5 The spring lock lever is a thin me...

Page 82: ...er Pressing the bent end of the spring lock lever will allow the brake le ver to be moved 13 Plug the motor connector back in again 14 Replace the plastic motor cover with the 4 screws removed previou...

Page 83: ...drivetrain electrical system Electrical System Maintenance Before working on the electrical system Make sure the inverter charger if so equipped is turned off before disconnect ing batteries Disconne...

Page 84: ...and battery charge status Auto leveling control panel for leveling the RV Inverter panel power switch with display Power bunk bed lift control switch Speaker selector switch Command Center Modules Mo...

Page 85: ...reen typi cally located inside the entrance door If you have the touchscreen system you will also have an automatic leveling system on your RV The touchscreen home screen is shown in Fig 1 This system...

Page 86: ...vious screen Leveler Operation Select the LEVELER icon the screen opens showing the leveler control panel Fig 7 This screen will allow you to extend and retract the jacks and to auto level the RV Pres...

Page 87: ...ollers in the RV Touchscreen operation The touchscreen looks completely different than the App screen Fig 1 There are four selections on the left side of the screen HOME DEVICES SETTINGS and HELP Ther...

Page 88: ...slides will open an other screen which has In and Out buttons also labeled and Pressing and holding either button will extend or retract the slide Fig 15 Back arrow at upper left returns you to the p...

Page 89: ...screen Select the awning you want to control then press and hold the EXTEND B or RETRACT C buttons Select the back arrow A to return to the Device Selection screen Leveler Operation Select the LEVELI...

Page 90: ...t the LIGHTING icon and the Lighting Control screen opens Fig 11 allowing you to control lighting in your RV To operate scroll through the list and find the light you want to control Individual lighti...

Page 91: ...an extension cord Use of an improper extension cord will cause overheating of the cord as well as potentially causing premature failure of the AC equipment The power cord must be fully extended when i...

Page 92: ...de the inverter case and the manufacturer s warranty will be void if the case has been removed The in verter cooling fins and the cooling fan should be kept clear of any obstructions Your RV may have...

Page 93: ...r from the inverter Disconnect ALL power from the inverter before working on it Command Control System If So Equipped The Command Control System is a name given to encompass several different types of...

Page 94: ...or the app were to fail for some reason you would not be able to turn off that device using the command center panel switches To regain command center panel control battery power would need to be disc...

Page 95: ...programmed for individual room con trol The remotes are installed on the wall of the RV in each room Pairing the remote controls Remote controls come paired to your system from the factory If remotes...

Page 96: ...er Does not operate the front cap LED lights Press once for ON press again for OFF Button 3 Turns inside and outside lights ON or OFF Press once for ON press again for OFF Button 4 Turns water pump ON...

Page 97: ...e controls The PA on the small display will begin flashing on and off indicating the system is in pairing mode and you can connect your Bluetooth smart device When the device is paired PA display will...

Page 98: ...RV bar at the bottom right corner of the screen Go back to the Menu Display under the touchscreen and select the PA function Press and HOLD the EXT button for 10 seconds A number 1 will scroll across...

Page 99: ...n place around the battery edge E cir cled The battery will slide out from under this tab TPMS sensors DO NOT MOVE WITH THE TIRES The TPMS sensor on the front tire on either side of the trailer STAYS...

Page 100: ...led on the stem run the nut back up the valve stem until it contacts the bot tom of the sensor Use the wrench to tighten the nut under the TPMS sen sor H Heating Cooling operation There are no thermos...

Page 101: ...ontrol is disabled on any other device run ning the RVMaster app Climate Screen Shows the thermostat to control heating and cooling in the RV and fan speed Lights Screen Turn lights on and off along w...

Page 102: ...re good but the converter output still reads zero volts the converter is not functioning properly Modes of Operation Absorption Normal Mode 13 6VDC range Batteries are being charged just at a slower r...

Page 103: ...s to the fuse board a fuse will blow preventing damage to the converter Four easily accessible fuses are located next to the wizard button Replace with fuses of the same type and rating 12 Volt DC Sys...

Page 104: ...us personal injury or property damage If your hands eyes clothes or the painted surface of your RV are exposed to electrolyte flush the exposed area thoroughly with water If electrolyte gets in your e...

Page 105: ...of current even when turned OFF To prevent the auxiliary battery from being discharged when your RV is not connected to shore line power disconnect the auxiliary battery negative cable at the battery...

Page 106: ...through that circuit If a circuit breaker trips shut off the appliance on that circuit i e power converter etc and allow the circuit breaker to cool down for a brief period of time After it cools down...

Page 107: ...replaced as needed as part of your RV maintenance If you have any questions consult your dealer A label is provided to explain the function of every 120 volt circuit breaker This label is located on o...

Page 108: ...2 0 AMPS Lights Double 18 2 5 AMPS Power Awning 10 0 AMPS Power Vent 5 0 AMPS Refrigerator 3 0 AMPS Step Cover 10 0 AMPS TV Plate Antenna Booster 1 0 AMP Water Heater 6 0 AMPS Water Pump 7 0 AMPS Mom...

Page 109: ...electrical system and the campground shore power receptacle Make certain the external power source you connect the power cord to is a properly wired 30 amp NEMA TT 30 RV receptacle and not 240 volt A...

Page 110: ...so equipped The 50 amp 120 volt 60hz AC electrical system can be powered by an outside 120 240 volt 60hz utility service like those commonly found in campgrounds or by 120 240 volt 60hz generator pow...

Page 111: ...breaker may occur if you overload the recreation vehicle and or campground electrical system The amperage rating of individual appliances can be calculated by dividing appliance wattage consumed norma...

Page 112: ...in the area of the battery These wires are the battery charging wires Once these wires are properly connected to your battery you will then be able to plug the solar panel into the charging port When...

Page 113: ...with either a nearby tow vehicle engine running or the generator if so equipped running there is a potential for exhaust fumes to filter back into the recreation vehicle Propane Gas System Propane or...

Page 114: ...cylinders to regulators hoses and other fittings It is not for use on gas grills and other low pressure devices DOT cylinders equipped with an OPD and ACME type 1 service valve are identified by the...

Page 115: ...in shut off valve must be kept closed at all times unless you are using the propane system or filling the propane cylinder When the cylinder is disconnected from the hose install the valve cover that...

Page 116: ...containers container valves regulator or appliances by your self Use only trained certified propane gas service technicians to perform repairs Propane Cylinder Recertification DOT cylinders may only...

Page 117: ...oo high it affects performance and safety if the pressure is too low your appliances will not operate correctly If the pressure is too high it affects performance and safety if the pressure is too low...

Page 118: ...system valve s and contact your dealer or qualified propane service representative immedi ately Using the Propane System Use the following steps for propane operation 1 Close ALL burner valves contro...

Page 119: ...located in the cooking area to remind the user to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion Calculating Propane Gas Usage Most RV gas appliances are operated intermittently and each has a...

Page 120: ...low pressure hose to the outlet of the two stage regulator 2 Attach the regulator with the Z bracket on the cen ter of the front wall with the vent pointing down 3 Attach the protective plastic cover...

Page 121: ...sing so the vent is pointed downward 4 Attach the 1 4 inverted flare x 18 Type 1 pigtail hose to the regulator inlet and the right hand swivel nut to the cylinder valve Main Supply Hose Low Pressure A...

Page 122: ...Section 7 Fuel Propane System 120 Notes...

Page 123: ...affixed to the exterior of the recreation vehicle sidewall that in dicate the locations of the water system drains and fills Be aware some drain valves may be located inside the vehicle once the exte...

Page 124: ...s if so equipped are located on the monitor panel or in the case of a touch screen system they can be found on one of the selectable screens of the touch screen Switches will will light up when turne...

Page 125: ...fresh water holding tank which allow water to flow out of the water tank see City Water Fill Occasionally you may see water coming from the overflow tubes when the fresh water holding tank is filled T...

Page 126: ...tomatically recycles when pressure drops Some cycling may occur depending on the volume of water being released Turn the water pump switch OFF when it is not in use The water pump switch should be in...

Page 127: ...ble en closed docking station which provides convenient ac cess to certain plumbing system functions at one cen tral location The 6 in 1 utility center contains the following features 1 City water tan...

Page 128: ...e panel Attach the other end of the hose to a pressurized fresh water source 5 Turn on the pressurized water to supply fresh water at all fixtures inside the recreation vehicle The 12V pump is not use...

Page 129: ...ter con nection inlet on the panel The other end of the hose should be attached to a pressurized fresh wa ter source 5 Turn on the pressurized water to fill the fresh water tank The 12V pump is not us...

Page 130: ...tainer of fresh water Turn water pump ON and water will be siphoned out of the container and into the fresh water tank All drain valves must be closed to create a siphon Do not remove the potable wate...

Page 131: ...of the canister then reattach the empty canister There may be water valves at the canister to turn water off coming in to and leaving the canister filter 5 Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 4 cup of...

Page 132: ...m the water source then remove the hose from the utility panel Check the tank level by watching monitor panel LEDs inside the RV 10 When the tank is full the two valves at the water pump must be set t...

Page 133: ...ing located inside the basement access cover at the pump into a container with the vinegar solu tion Tank drain valve must be closed to create a siphon 3 Set the black and white valves at the water pu...

Page 134: ...stand the follow ing information before starting Contact customer service or your dealer for questions about this process It may be easier to winterize the RV with another person to assist you The pre...

Page 135: ...ection Your RV may have one of two types of filters Full System Canister Filter if so equipped On full system canister water filters remove the canister take out the filter and reattach the empty cani...

Page 136: ...anual for instructions or call Customer Service 14 Pour one cup of RV antifreeze in all the drain P traps sinks and bath tub 15 After RV water lines and appliance water lines have been blown out remov...

Page 137: ...hould be closed to create a siphon 9 Open each hot water faucet one at a time including outside shower and outside kitchen if so equipped until RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously then close the...

Page 138: ...our 1 cup of RV antifreeze into all sink drain P traps 3 To prevent staining wipe the RV antifreeze out of the sinks shower or tub and toilet using a soft dry cloth This will allow water to be drawn o...

Page 139: ...Heater Bypass The valve has 2 positions NORMAL and BYPASS The city water connection inlet is located in the Uni Dock utility center Use a non toxic drinking water hose dedicated only to supplying fre...

Page 140: ...n disconnect from the city wa ter fill inlet on the utility center DRY CAMPING pump supplies water from the fresh water tank 1 Make sure the fresh water tank has an adequate supply of water 2 Set the...

Page 141: ...Sanitize 1 Turn water heater power OFF both electric and LP gas on standard storage water heater Set the colored valves to SANITIZE WINTERIZE setting Green valve pointing left Blue valve pointing dow...

Page 142: ...drawn into the tank To aid in siphoning set the container on a surface approximately 2 feet off the ground The drain valves must be turned OFF 9 Disconnect the short hose from the SANITIZE inlet Leave...

Page 143: ...the system with fresh water 1 Fill the fresh water tank full of clean potable water Use water either from a pressur ized source or from a container as detailed below a Filling from a pressurized sour...

Page 144: ...anister After draining the system 1 For a tank type storage water heater the power should still be OFF both electric and LP Gas switches 2 Put the vinegar solution into the fresh water tank Set the co...

Page 145: ...a Failure to prepare your RV may cause water supply lines and the water heater to freeze The RV should be winterized at the end of the camping season or when it will be exposed to temperatures that wi...

Page 146: ...ed at this time Refer to Winterize the Spray Port section for the procedure 5 Remove the drain plug from the tank stor age water heater located outside the RV Do not remove the drain plug if the water...

Page 147: ...ue valves so they are at 45 Fig 2 12 Attach a blowout plug to the City Water Inlet on the utility center panel 13 Attach the air hose to the blowout plug Set the compressor to 30 PSI Green and Blue va...

Page 148: ...the hose from the fitting and store in the RV 5 Close the port cover Winterizing the Spray Port with Antifreeze If So Equipped 1 As you are putting antifreeze into the water lines attach the hose to...

Page 149: ...lines when a fixture in the RV is opened To aid in siphoning place the con tainer approximately 2 feet off the ground The drain valves must be closed 9 Open the hot water faucets one at a time kitchen...

Page 150: ...cerator Bypass valve and let it drain Push the valve IN to bypass the macerator The bypass valve may be either at the utility center or under the RV 8 After draining make sure to pull the macerator by...

Page 151: ...ar the area If you smell propane STOP Fol low the safety instructions listed in the manufacturer s owner s manual If you do not smell propane go to the next step 4 Turn ON the propane supply 5 Turn ON...

Page 152: ...a chemical action or by bacteria Generally sulfur water is not harmful only unpleasant to smell Refer to the water heater manufac turer s owner s manual for details on eliminating the odor from sulfu...

Page 153: ...e in the heater reaches 150 pounds When this pressure is reached the pressure relief valve will open and water will drip from the valve This weeping or dripping will continue until the pressure is red...

Page 154: ...d water faucets 5 Remove the anode rod from the tank For detailed information see the Winterizing the Plumbing System and Water Heater Bypass sections of this manual Tankless Water Heater if so equipp...

Page 155: ...S NOT require the in stallation of a bypass kit Refer to the Winterization section for details Pressure Temperature Relief Valve THIS VALVE IS A SAFETY COMPONENT AND MUST NOT BE REMOVED FOR ANY REASON...

Page 156: ...leak or defect Maintenance Refer the manufacturer s user guide or label instructions for detailed cleaning information The tub shower walls are made of ABS plastic material Use a mild detergent soap...

Page 157: ...RV interior The water less trap can be unscrewed from the water lines A la bel has been placed near the location of the waste valve that reads as follows Sewer Hose Storage Depending on your RV model...

Page 158: ...ed to the campground sewer system Leaving the drain open will allow the liquid to drain out increasing the potential for a blockage in the tank Keeping the drain in the closed position will prevent de...

Page 159: ...m food particles in the system Cleaning and Maintenance The toilet should be cleaned regularly for maximum sanitation and operational efficiency Use only RV approved chemicals Do not use chlorine undi...

Page 160: ...he gray tank valve 9 Unhook the dump connector rinse it out and replace the hose and connector back into the storage com partment 10 The black tank flush inlet can be used with this sys tem also refer...

Page 161: ...to a pressurized fresh water source to the black tank flush inlet The water goes directly into the black water hold ing tank sprayer connection allowing you to remove debris and pre venting accumulati...

Page 162: ...ve is clear not discolored or cloudy 4 Disconnect the garden hose and close the black tank drain valve Fasten the sewer hose housing dust cap back on the tank flush inlet The black tank drain valve mu...

Page 163: ...performance it is advisable to always have four to six inches 10 15 cm of water in the toilet It is important to add enough water to prevent solid waste buildup The following guidelines will help to p...

Page 164: ...ed hose into the fitting on the Spray Port It has a collar on the fitting which operates similar to an air hose fitting Pull back the collar on the Spray Port fitting insert the end of the hose into t...

Page 165: ...ctric setting the heat pump will become the primary heat source as long as the interior temperature of the RV has not dropped 5 below the thermostat set point If this occurs the thermostat will automa...

Page 166: ...red roof vent s may be controlled on one of the selectable screens on the touch screen Furnace The furnace installed in your recreation vehicle is controlled by a 12 volt DC thermostat Depending on yo...

Page 167: ...mplete This is a visual warning that the furnace is op erating in an unsafe manner If soot is observed on the vent immediately shut the furnace OFF and contact a qualified service agency Operating the...

Page 168: ...Section 9 Heating Cooling 166 Notes...

Page 169: ...ner Turntable mild soap and water or dishwasher Rack s mild soap water and washcloth Dishwasher cleaning is not recommend ed Convection Microwave if so equipped The convection microwave bridges the ga...

Page 170: ...top burners or heating elements burner grates or other areas near the top burners or oven until they have had sufficient time to cool These areas can get hot enough to cause burns Never leave cooking...

Page 171: ...ge utensil that covers more than one burner at a time This will create excessive heat that may cause melting sooting or discoloration The use of undersized pans could expose a portion of the heating e...

Page 172: ...lly supplied with the grill could result in death or serious injury If you smell gas Shut off gas to the appliance extinguish any open flame open lid if odor continues immediately call you gas supplie...

Page 173: ...mation Gas BBQ Grill Prep if so equipped Your recreation vehicle may be equipped with a propane quick coupler connection and support bracket for easy installation of the BBQ grill Attaching the Quick...

Page 174: ...d Residential Models if so equipped If you smell propane gas STOP Follow the directions located in your manu facturer s owner s manual and in this manual NOTE If you are using electric to power the re...

Page 175: ...environment is particularly greasy or dusty or if there is significant pet traffic the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency If you need to clean the condenser C...

Page 176: ...detergents Wipe clean with a sponge or damp cloth Do not use scouring pads powdered cleaners bleach or cleaners containing bleach as these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Washer Dryer...

Page 177: ...IN AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BE PRESENT RV damage personal injury or death may result from vacu uming up flammable or combustible material Outside Kitchen if so equipped Typically outside kitchens consist...

Page 178: ...mpart ment or in the outside kitchen if so equipped For information on use and safety refer to the manufac turer s user guide LP Gas Grill if so equipped The outside kitchen may include an LP fueled B...

Page 179: ...reation vehicle concerning the use of propane before operating the BBQ grill The propane hose must be correctly connected before lighting the grill Failure to follow instructions supplied by the grill...

Page 180: ...Section 10 Appliances 178 Notes...

Page 181: ...ed at the factory Certain other RV models have this router box as an optional item which can be installed by the dealer The connections for the box from the antenna are prepped from the factory and th...

Page 182: ...plate it will hang by the wires The SIM card slot is located in the large hole on the back of the box Fig 6 circled Removing the SIM card Refer to Figures A B and C below To open the SIM card slot pl...

Page 183: ...7 in your warranty packet or on the backside of the ceiling mounted 4GLTE Wi Fi router box in the bedroom Fig 8 Setting up your network for cellular Wi Fi ac cess is too detailed to explain here but a...

Page 184: ...l be typically located in the vicinity of the main TV in the RV The wall plate has an An tenna ON OFF button which supplies 12VDC up to the roof antenna an antenna indicator light a Wi Fi ON OFF butto...

Page 185: ...lp to keep your leather furniture in good condition Leather surfaces can vary as do the cleaning methods Refer to the furni ture manufacturer s recommendation or consult a cleaning professional It is...

Page 186: ...solution Avoid using ammonia based products or silicone oils as they may cause damage if used over a long period of time The finish is durable and resistant to most household spills However spills sh...

Page 187: ...nd gently Activate or deflate the air mattress if so equipped using the sup plied furniture manufacturer s instructions To convert the hide a bed back into the upright sofa position reverse the proces...

Page 188: ...ould only be accessed by a qualified service technician Converting the dinette to the bed position Remove all the cushions from the booth dinette Lift up the tabletop and remove the detach able table...

Page 189: ...ng board to prevent unnecessary damage to the countertops Do not cut directly on the solid surface countertop Avoid harsh chemicals such as drain cleaners oven cleaners etc Do not let cleaners with bl...

Page 190: ...mation or contact a cleaning professional Vinyl Flooring Periodically vacuum or sweep to remove dirt and gritty particles Although most common spills will not permanently stain the vinyl floors they a...

Page 191: ...rphy bed allowing it to unfold Firmly grasp the handle on the footboard of the Murphy bed and pull it towards you The bed will begin to unfold Pull it all the way down so the footboard rests on the fl...

Page 192: ...SIDE OF THE FOOT BOARD ARE STILL ATTACHED TO THE STEEL LOOPS ON THE SOFA ARMS BEFORE PUTTING ANY WEIGHT ON THE BED Unhook the safety strap snap hooks from the steel loops on the arms of the sofa Rele...

Page 193: ...at the foot of the bed and lift carefully The bed platform must be held when raised It is recommended that two people retrieve stored items from under the bed so that one person may hold the platform...

Page 194: ...form Plat form must be held open unless equipped with a prop rod or gas struts and slowly lowered until closed The bedroom electric slide room system may be located under the bed Use care not to obstr...

Page 195: ...dder or a wooden ladder attached to the bunk beds The top of the ladder is secured to the lad der storage compartment To operate the ladder lift up and out of the storage tray Pivot the bottom of the...

Page 196: ...allow more than one person on the ladder if equipped at a time Children should always be supervised when using the ladder if equipped or when entering or exiting the bunk beds Weight limit of the bun...

Page 197: ...d Make sure the RV s surface temperature is cool under 90 F and out of direct sunlight A shaded area is ideal for washing your vehicle as direct sunlight causes water spotting Use a mild soap detergen...

Page 198: ...recreation vehicle in direct sunlight Wax it after the surfaces have cooled Do not apply wax to any area having a flat black finish as it can cause discoloration If the finish has been stained with wa...

Page 199: ...ed and have lost their original luster and color tone polish the surface lightly with a fine polishing compound Avoid limiting your polish ing to the damaged surface only polish a somewhat wider area...

Page 200: ...o do maintenance Some models may be equipped with a self storing ladder mounted to the side of the vehicle Self Storing Ladder operation 1 Pull all the locking pins arrows out of the ladder brackets F...

Page 201: ...ice or parts manager can help you obtain the correct sealant s The sealants may become damaged due to road vibration ultraviolet exposure air pollution freezing temperatures and exposure to other elem...

Page 202: ...mage to your recreation vehicle this damage may not be warrantable Although the following diagrams may not accurately reflect the exact model of your recre ation vehicle make sure you inspect all seal...

Page 203: ...nd correct according to manufacturer specifications Check wheel lug nuts for tightness Inspect safety chains for signs of wear Inspect and work all interior and exterior latches and locks lube if nece...

Page 204: ...Walk around your RV one last time to make sure everything is stored away and the baggage compartments are closed and locked Retract leveling jacks to the travel position if so equipped Retract step S...

Page 205: ...esh water gray water black water and or hot water tanks Adding fuel stabilizer to the generator if so equipped will aid in preventing con densation and fuel varnishing Disconnect 120 volt AC power to...

Page 206: ...Section 14 Travel Camping Storage Checklists 204 Notes...

Page 207: ...ponents Mor Ryde Step Above www lci1 com www morryde com Fan Exhaust 12V Ventline Maxx Fan www ventline com www airxcel com maxxair prod ucts fans Fire Extinguisher See manufacturers user guide Furnac...

Page 208: ...w thetford com TV See manufacturers user guide TV Antenna Winegard Company King Jack www winegard com www kingconnect com Water Heater Tank DSI Atwood Greenbrier www atwoodmobile com Water Heater Tank...

Page 209: ...Section 15 Additional Information 207 Vehicle Maintenance Record Make Model Model Year Vehicle Serial Service Date Mileage Work Performed Performed By Notes...

Page 210: ...___________________________________________ City ____________________ State Province ______ Zip Code_________ Phone ___________________ E Mail Address _________________________ Previous Owner Informat...

Page 211: ...Section 15 Additional Information 209 Notes...

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