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Safety Tips:
1)
Never allow the camper to be occupied while it is being loaded or unloaded.
2)
Never raise the rear of the camper higher than the front of the camper.
3)
Be sure all tie-down devices and electrical devices are disconnected from the vehicle.
4)
Do not load the camper on a windy day. The amount of wind that is dangerous depends upon your exposure and the weight of
the camper.
5)
Only store your camper on level ground.
To Lower Camper:
Retract the rear jacks first so the camper is 4” lower in the rear than in the front.
When the rear of the camper is lower than the front, press and hold the ‘ALL JACKS’ button to retract the jacks. Release the
button when the camper is at the desired height.
If the jacks continue to operate push the control switch and the light will go out. The jacks should disengage. If they continue
to operate, unplug the jack(s) from their exterior plug and contact your
Pleasant Valley
RV service center.
NOTE:
When operating the jacks with a low 12V battery, the ‘all jacks’ extend and retract feature may not work. In that case, use the
individual jack buttons to operate the jack.
When operating the jacks by remote control, visually inspect all four jacks to ensure that they are responding properly and that you are
following proper lifting or lowering camper procedures.
DO NOT
over-extend or over-retract the jacks. The electric jack has an internal slip clutch to help prevent damage. If a clicking sound
is heard, release switch. Continuing to hold the switch will cause undue wear on the slip clutch and/or cause damage to the motor.
Removing Camper from Truck
1)
Position the truck/camper combination on firm level ground. If needed use 12” sq., ¾” plywood support pads under each jack
to prevent sinking into the ground or asphalt.
2)
Disconnect and/or remove the following items;
a)
Front and rear turnbuckles
b)
7-way camper power cord
3)
Using your remote control, operate all jacks together until the camper clears the truck bed by 4”. If it is necessary to operate
the jacks individually starting with the front jacks, extend the jacks no more than 4” at a time. Keep the camper as level as
possible. Repeat the process until the camper has cleared the truck bed by approximately 4”.
4)
Slowly drive the truck from under the camper until it clears the camper and the front overhang.
5)
Lower the camper with the rear jacks first, the lower the front jacks no more than 4” at a time.
Always lower camper back down close to ground level. Do not use Homemade sawhorses, cinderblocks etc. to support the camper in
the raised position. Do not enter or occupy the camper in a raised position.
Please see link below for recommended support systems. (For long term storage)
http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/truck-camper-storage-stability/camper-packer
Your camper is designed to be used while standing on the jacks in a lowered position without damage to the camper.
When lowering camper, do not allow camper bumper to touch the ground. Damage may occur. Allow two inches of clearance to the
ground.
Electric Jacks
Electric Camper Jacks
Electric jacks need 12-volt automotive battery power to operate. The camper battery must be charged and in good condition. If the
battery is too low to operate the jacks, charge the battery before using jacks. If the camper is on the truck, starting the truck’s engine
will supply power to the jacks as long as the 7-way electrical power cord is connected. If no power is available, use the manual
override operation noted below.
