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Contents
My Trailer Details .................................................................1
General Safety Information ..............................................2
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words .......................2
Reporting Safety Defects ..................................................3
Tow vehicle and Trailer Compatibility ..........................3
Terminology & Abbreviations ..........................................4
Secondary Escape ................................................................5
Tire Safety Information ......................................................6
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Trailer 6
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less .......................6
Steps for Determining Load Limit – TOW VEHICLE 6
Tire Safety – Everything Rides on it ..............................7
Safety First – Basic Tire Maintenance ..........................7
Finding Your Vehicles Recommended Tire Pressure and
Load Limit ................................................................................7
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits ..........8
Checking Tire Pressure ......................................................8
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure ...............8
Tire Size ....................................................................................9
Tire Tread .................................................................................9
Tire balance and wheel alignment ..................................9
Tire repair ................................................................................9
Tire fundamentals ................................................................9
2.3.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires .....9
Treadwear Number UTQGS Information ................. 11
Tire Pressures ..................................................................... 11
Additional Information on Light Truck Tires ........... 12
Tire Safety Tips ................................................................... 12
Propane Safety ................................................................... 13
Gas Certification
................................................................ 13
General Safety .................................................................... 13
Propane Cylinder Safety ................................................. 14
Gas Appliance Safety ....................................................... 15
Removing Door Vent Cover .......................................... 15
Isolating Appliances .......................................................... 15
Electrical Safety ................................................................. 16
Shore Power ........................................................................ 16
GFI Safety Switch .............................................................. 16
Battery Compartment ..................................................... 16
General Safety .................................................................... 17
Brakes .................................................................................... 17
Brake Controller ................................................................ 17
Brake Maintenance and Adjustment ......................... 17
Maintenance ........................................................................ 17
Jacking Your Trailer ........................................................... 18
Dangerous Gases ............................................................... 19
MDC USA Contact Details and Stores ...................... 19
Trailer Specifications
........................................................ 20
Using Your Trailer .............................................................. 21
Connecting to the Tow Vehicle ..................................... 21
Towing with Trucks and Buses ...................................... 21
Connecting the Hitch ....................................................... 22
Coupling ................................................................................ 24
Uncoupling ........................................................................... 26
Connecting Wiring ............................................................ 27
Connecting the Safety Chains ...................................... 27
Connecting the Breakaway ........................................... 27
Operating the Jockey Wheel ........................................ 28
Loading Your Trailer .......................................................... 28
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 29
Operating Trailer Features.............................................30
Stabilizer Legs .....................................................................30
Connecting Shore Power ................................................30
Using the Slide Out Kitchen ........................................... 31
12 Volt Electrical System ................................................ 32
Control Panel ...................................................................... 32
Towing Your Trailer ........................................................... 33
Speed and Road Conditions........................................... 33
Trailer Sway .......................................................................... 33
Fatigue ................................................................................... 33
Daily Checks ........................................................................ 33
Correct Wiring of Tow Vehicle .....................................34
Vehicle with or without smart alternator: ................34
Choosing a Camp Site ...................................................... 35
Inclement Weather ........................................................... 35
Care and Maintenance of the Trailer ......................... 36
Protection of Finishes ...................................................... 36
Corrosion Protection ....................................................... 37
Solar Panels .......................................................................... 37
Sealants ................................................................................. 37
Trailer Body Maintenance .............................................. 38
Winterizing the Trailer ..................................................... 38
Water Heater Bypass Installed .................................... 38