LUMBERJACK CAMPER TRAILERS Camper Trailer, Care & Maintenance Manual

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C. Getting Started
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TIPS
There are a few extra items which we recommend adding to your camping kit to further enhance your camping experience, the
items listed are not necessary, just recommendations Lumberjack have:
· Padlocks – To secure the lid of your camper closed during travel & when not in use.
· Small non coloured candle – Believe it or not but candle wax can be used to help waterproof seams on the canvas in emergency
situations. All you need to do is rub the non-lit candle against the section of canvas seam.
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Recovery Equipment – (E.g. Recovery straps) Recommended if going off road or on terrain where bogging could occur.
· Reflective Road Triangles – For use in emergency situations if you need to pull over on a road, they can be set out to warn
oncoming drivers.
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Level device – Small levelling devices can be used to ensure your Unit is set up to be accurately level.
· Anti-Slip matting – If you keep some with you, it will always come in handy. (e.g. inside kitchen drawers or for your table etc.)
· First Aid kit – The absolute essential for every camping trip.
· Silicone Lubricant Spray – This is recommended for rubber seal maintenance.
· Lanolin Lubricant (Fleece Grease) - Great for maintenance use & ideal for use on all external bolts & joints to prevent rusting.
· Levelling Blocks – To assist with a quick & easy setup process.
· Step Ladder – Bringing one with you makes setting up your annex much simpler.
PACKING TIPS
When packing your trailer or caravan for a trip it is important to pack correctly, the way you pack your Unit can affect the way it will
tow behind your vehicle. The following are recommendations for packing your Unit in the best way:
· Ensure to evenly load the Unit, with equal weight distributed across the axle.
· Any heavy cooking equipment should be kept in lower storage compartments (preferable.
· Ensure no items can move around during traveling times as this can result in damages to both the item and your Unit.
· NEVER overload the Unit in a manner which causes the ball weight to exceed the vehicles towing capacity.
· Do not load the cargo rack with more than 200Kg of weight as it could lead to damages & excessive weight on the ball of the
Unit.
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The Cargo rack has a 200Kg limit when it is flat on the lid of the camper unit. DO NOT raise the cargo rack with it fully loaded.
· Each of the fridge slide drawers has a load rating of 100Kg MAX. The Storage drawers have a max load rating of 20Kg.
· When loading the cargo rack keep items centred to distribute weight evenly across the axle.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The rear winch support is designed for the winch ONLY. Do not load any bike carriers or other attachments on
this winch support. Any damages caused as a result of ignoring this warning are not covered by the Lumberjack Warranty.
BEFORE TOWING
Make sure you do not exceed the A.T.M weight of your Unit which is stated on your VIN plate or the allowed ball weight on your
towing vehicle.
Please Note: If you do not know the ball weight of your Unit you can purchase a ball weight scale from an automotive specialty store
(e.g. Autobarn, Super cheap auto etc.).
Important Note: If your Unit has been retrofitted with a cargo rack, you will need to take this into your load consideration
as it weighs approx. 90 - 100Kg.
Ensure your tyres are in good condition and properly inflated to the correct pressure. Refer to your vehicle’s VIN Plate for correct
pressure for road driving. The pressure needs to be suitable for the environment where you are taking your Unit, if going off road
please refer to the recommended pressures listed in the ‘Off Road Driving’ section of this manual.
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