E. Packing Down the Unit – Camper Trailers
Winch Closing
Below are the basic steps for closing a camper using the front winch (& if present also the rear winch).
To close using the winch system please do the following:
1. Attach the rear winch to the back of the camper.
2. Roll approx. 5m of black strap from the rear winch. Use an annex pole as a tool, hook the winch hook over it and lift the black
strap over the main tent & attach the hook to the front of the bed.
3. Roll approx. 1m of black strap from the front drawbar winch.
4. Start tightening the rear winch to begin lifting the camper trailer lid, once the front winch becomes tight, go and release more
strap from the front winch.
5. By switching back and forth between the front and rear winch, adjusting each as you go and tucking away any loose canvas,
ensures the camper trailer will close safely.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure the internal trailer hinges are free from canvas and fittings before completely closing the lid and
that no canvas or cabin compartments are closed between the seals anywhere around the lid. (See example image below)
Example of Canvas being pinched in Lid
6. Once the lid is almost lying flat, carefully pull down on the lid & lock the lid down using the lid latches either side of the camper
trailer. If you are unable to get the latches locked undo the latches from the lid & pull down the lid using the rear winch.
Please Note: Take careful notice of the compression of the seal around the camper lid during this step. Refer to the bearings &
seals section of this manual for further information.
7. Remove the rear winch and stow away.
Please Note: Operate the winch ONLY use the manual lever to wind or unwind, DO NOT use any powered tools such as hand drills
on the winch as this will void your warranty & cause damage. This practice is DANGEROUS & could cause serious
injury.
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