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Contents

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 1

Safety ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 1

Mold ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

Tire Safety ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Lug Nut Torqueing .................................................................................................................................... 2

Towing and Weight Distribution .............................................................................................................. 2

Control Sway ............................................................................................................................................ 2

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 2

Coverage Provided ....................................................................................................................................... 3

Owner’s Obligation

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Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

Limited Warranty ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Warranty Exclusions ................................................................................................................................. 4

What Is Not Covered ................................................................................................................................ 4

Reporting Safety Defects .......................................................................................................................... 6

CAMPING.......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Overnight Stop ............................................................................................................................................. 8

Extended Stay .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Leveling ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Support legs ................................................................................................................................................. 9

Effects of Prolonged Occupancy .................................................................................................................. 9

Tips to Controlling Condensation ...............................................................................................................10

Molds .....................................................................................................................................................10

Contributing Factors to Mold Growth ....................................................................................................10

Inhibiting Mold Growth ..........................................................................................................................11

Safety .........................................................................................................................................................11

INTERIOR ........................................................................................................................................................12

General Information and Cleaning .............................................................................................................12

Water tank .................................................................................................................................................12

EXTERIOR ........................................................................................................................................................13

Summary of Contents for HERO CAMPER

Page 1: ...nthe 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 Hero Camper Trailer reserves the right to make such changes HEROCAMPERTRAILEROwner sManual Hero Camper ...

Page 2: ...ion 4 Warranty 4 Limited Warranty 4 Warranty Exclusions 4 What Is Not Covered 4 Reporting Safety Defects 6 CAMPING 7 Overnight Stop 8 Extended Stay 9 Leveling 9 Support legs 9 Effects of Prolonged Occupancy 9 Tips to Controlling Condensation 10 Molds 10 Contributing Factors to Mold Growth 10 Inhibiting Mold Growth 11 Safety 11 INTERIOR 12 General Information and Cleaning 12 Water tank 12 EXTERIOR ...

Page 3: ...ling Sway or Fishtailing 15 Equipment 16 Driving 16 Corrective Measures 16 MAINTENANCE 18 Maintenance Schedule 18 Maintenance Repair Schedule 19 Tire Load and Inflation Information 20 Proper Tire Inflation 20 Underinflated Tires 21 How Overloading Affects Your Tires 21 Tire Care 21 Tire Care Tips 22 Lug Nut Torqueing 22 Spare Tire Carrier 23 Brakes 23 Battery Storage 23 WINTERIZING AND STORAGE 24 ...

Page 4: ...fe practices NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury This applies to hazardous situations involving property damage only 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 trailer The inclusion of optional items information in this manual does not imply or...

Page 5: ...ssive sway of your trailer can lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow vehicle resulting in serious injury or death Refer to page 23 Towing for more information GENERAL INFORMATION Welcome to the Hero Camper Trailer family and thank you for selecting a Hero Camper Trailer product Congratulations on choosing a lifestyle that will provide you the freedom to enjoy recreation wherever you may choo...

Page 6: ...RO family and as you begin making great memories using your new Hero Camper we wish you a lot of exciting and adventurous days of camping Coverage Provided Within the Warranty Period Hero Camper Trailer 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 ...

Page 7: ... This warranty is limited to only items constructed by Hero Camper Trailer 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...

Page 8: ...on purposes including but not limited to use of the trailer for residential commercial disaster relief or rental purposes The addition of weight to the Camper that causes the total weight to exceed applicable weight ratings or addition of weight causing improper distribution of the weight of the Camper Failure to seek and obtain repairs in a timely manner Failure to use reasonable efforts to mitig...

Page 9: ...jerg N Denmark Phone 45 7022 5840 sales kronings com VAT No DK 40193189 Reporting Safety Defects For detailed information about your HERO Camper go to www herocamper com If you have any questions or concerns about your HERO Camper dealer ...

Page 10: ...sharp objects 6 Turn off interior lights 7 Zip up shades 8 Secure and lock all doors 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 ...

Page 11: ...ries 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 ...

Page 12: ...level or lift the trailer may result in damage to the legs and potentially the trailer WARNING Whenever the trailer 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 trailer Effects of Prolonged Occupancy Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short term occupancy...

Page 13: ...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 natural...

Page 14: ...nformation concerning controlling moisture in the trailer read Tips to Controlling Condensation in this section Safety As always safety should be a top priority Ensure that you and everyone traveling with you can operate the main and rear door rapidly without light Contemplate other means of escape in case the designated exit is blocked The side windows can be vented to allow fresh air in and stal...

Page 15: ...e water tank under the zinc is non potable Non potable water has a wide range of uses however drinking the 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 temperatures in the summer encourage...

Page 16: ...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 co...

Page 17: ... Determining where the load is placed is critical to the way your rig will handle on the road Know what your camper weighs loaded Load your camper including water propane etc and take it to a 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 weights ensuring you are below the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR ...

Page 18: ...ead at least the length of the tow vehicle plus trailer for every ten miles per hour Remember that you will need longer to accelerate to pass another vehicle You must also allow for the length of the trailer when returning to the right hand lane Backing Up When backing up the important thing to remember is to do everything slowly and to correct immediately if you see the trailer turning the wrong ...

Page 19: ...an occur It is important that you read and understand the information in this section Sway or fishtailing of your recreation vehicle can be controlled and is primarily impacted by four factors 1 Equipment 2 Tongue Weight 3 Driving 4 Corrective Measures Equipment When hitched together the trailer and the tow vehicle must be level The tires of both the trailer and tow vehicle should be in good condi...

Page 20: ...Location of the brake hand controller is important and should be made easily accessible 3 Steer as little as possible while maintaining control of the vehicle Because of natural reaction lag time quick steering movements to counter trailer sway will cause increased sway and loss of control Keep both hands on the wheel Hold the wheel as straight as possible until stability isregained 4 Once the swa...

Page 21: ...pect 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 terminals 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 Month Yearly After Prolonged Storage Inspect nosewheel lubricate per manufacturer ...

Page 22: ... Kronings Lammefjordsvej 5 6715 Esbjerg N Denmark Phone 45 7022 5840 sales kronings com VAT No DK 40193189 Maintenance Repair Schedule Date Maintenance Service Procedure Service Center Name Address Phone ...

Page 23: ...eel nuts before each trip 3 Following winter storage check wheel nuts before beginning a trip 4 Following excessive braking inspect wheel nuts Do not over torque Tire 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 inf...

Page 24: ...nflated 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 be...

Page 25: ... over objects that may damage the tire through impact or cutting such as chuck holes glass metal etc Lug Nut Torqueing Trailer wheels must carry much higher loads per wheel than passenger car or truck wheels Each wheel may carry 1000 pounds 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...

Page 26: ...are tire is held on a frame fixture beside the wall Use a regular hex wrench to loosen the bolts for spare tire and take it down by hand To secure the spare tire onto the frame fixture by same way as normal wheel bolts tightening CAUTION The frame is designed to carry a tire and wheel combination of maximum 28 kg Brakes Due to normal brake lining wear the brakes should be checked every six months ...

Page 27: ...n system including the traps and tanks and the batteries To completely winterize your camper follow this procedure 1 Level the trailer from side to side and front to rear Open all faucets 2 Turn the water tap switch to the ON position to expel water from the storage tank 3 Turn the pump switch OFF after all water has been removed from the storagetank 4 Remove the water pump inlet connection from t...

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