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Camper Maintenance (cont’d)

Sealant Used

Around roof vents

Heng’s white Alkyd Fibered Roof Coat

Around solar brackets
and TV antennas

Dicor Lap Sealant

Around all doors, lights,
Windows & center trim

Proflex RV or 3MUV4000

To reseal the inside of the
Plastic boxes

Proflex RV

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Summary of Contents for 10-2 EX

Page 1: ...322 Totom Avenue Kelowna BC V1X 5W6 t 250 765 3702 f 250 765 3708 northern lite com NEW TRUCK CAMPER OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ing Camper Page 7 Camper Storage Page 8 Camping off Truck Page 8 Before moving Camper Page 9 Systems Page 10 11 Plumbing System Page 12 13 Electrical System Page 14 Safety System Page 15 Awnings Page 16 Camper Maintenance Page 17 18 Winterizing Procedures 10 2EX 8 11Q Page 19 25 Winterizing Procedure 9 6SE 8 11 EX SE Page 26 34 ...

Page 3: ...uestions problems or concerns please contact your selling dealer If they are not able to answer your inquiries please feel free to contact the factory directly Owner s Responsibility As the new owner of a Northern Lite truck camper it is important to read this manual and all appliance manuals for safe and proper operation of your new unit Dealers Responsibility It is the dealer s responsibility to...

Page 4: ...rly reported as required herein This warranty does not apply to the cost of transporting materials or the Recreational vehicle to or from the repair site This warranty also includes a six 6 year structural integrity warranty which becomes void by lack of regular maintenance abuse incorrect tie downs neglect alterations modifications accidents or misuse All fiberglass repairs must be done with appr...

Page 5: ...ny suggested warranty or condition as to merchantability or fitness is confined to the applicable warranty term as defined herein Under no circumstances shall the manufacturer be accountable for loss or damage to the recreation vehicle or its parts loss of time inconvenience business loss consequential or other damages or any other claims associated to or amounting from any defect in factory mater...

Page 6: ... Tie downs and Turn buckles We recommend the use of frame mounted tie downs and spring loaded turn buckles to secure your camper to your truck All four tie downs locations must be used and turn buckles should be checked regularly for correct tension as driving with loose turn buckles can cause damage to your truck camper We recommend using TorkLift frame mounts on your truck and TorkLift Fastguns ...

Page 7: ... the 3 8 soft mat installed on top of the plywood Every Northern Lite truck camper has a center of gravity marker on the left and right side wall The center of gravity should be within the COG load range found in your trucks Owner s Manual which on most trucks is forward of the rear axle 5 Center of Gravity marker _____________ Recommended Center of Gravity Zone shown by black lines ...

Page 8: ...you have back under the camper prior to lowering it White Ground 10 guage Black Main power 12 volt 10 guage Green Clearance light 16 guage Red Left signal 16 guage Brown Right signal 16 guage Yellow Backup 16 guage Batteries The batteries are supplied and installed by the dealer We recommend 2 12 volt deep cycle batteries in all our campers 10 2 EX and 8 11 EX models hold 2 Group 27 batteries 9 6 ...

Page 9: ...g forward they must be extended out to support weight Make sure camper is clear of truck bed by at least 2 inches before pulling truck out Once truck has been pulled out lower camper as low as the jacks allow keeping the front 2 higher than the rear When putting camper on truck ensure camper is at least 2 higher than the bed of the truck and when backing in stop when campers black bumpers are 3 fr...

Page 10: ...sed in the stowed position as there is nonskid on both sides of the steps We don t recommend using a camper equipped with dually swing out brackets off the truck Long term usage RV s are not designed for long term continuous usage If you are going to use your camper for extended periods it is very important to control the moisture in your unit in both winter and summer in high humidity areas In wi...

Page 11: ...Heki Skylight is closed and latch Ensure TV arm is retracted and extra lock pin is in place Ensure bathroom door is closed and latched Ensure table lock is tightened to prevent table from sliding back and forth Ensure all drawers are pushed in and latched in place Always lower glass stove top cover prior to moving camper Ensure fridge doors are securely closed Ensure tie downs are in place Ensure ...

Page 12: ...nd doors 5 Leave area 6 Have system checked by qualified RV Gas Technician Operating Propane System Your camper is equipped with an auto change propane regulator We recommend keeping the arrow towards the outside propane tank and refilling when the regulator turns red It is easier to change the tank closest to the door Always open both tank valves slowly as they are QCC Type 1 which has an excess ...

Page 13: ...ing temperatures we recommend keeping your thermostat set to at least 74 degrees Fahrenheit In extreme cold turn on dump valve light for additional heat See Furnace Instructional Manual for safety and operational instructions Stove Top Oven Never use your cooking appliances for comfort heating Always use your range hood exhaust fan and open an overhead vent or window as cooking appliances need fre...

Page 14: ... the valves are set for summer use See winterizing information on proper valve positions The pump will turn on and off automatically with the opening and closing of the taps Never turn on pump if fresh water tank is empty The pump switch is located on the monitor panel on the dinette wall Filling Water Tank Using the gravity water fill open the cover and insert a garden hose Fill tank until water ...

Page 15: ...ond it will clean the black waste out of your sewer hose Once done remember to close both valves and after disconnecting and rinsing your sewer hose install the drain cap to the camper sewer connection Every camper is shipped with a sewer hose connector that will fit inside the bumper Always use a waste tank deodorizer to reduce holding tank odors Hot Water Heater Always ensure there is water in t...

Page 16: ...re protected by house style resettable circuit breakers There are also GFI Ground Fault Interrupter plugs on the kitchen counter and behind the fridge to protect you from electrical shock in damp areas There should be a green light on the plug if it is working If there is not green light the plug is tripped and will need to be reset before it will work by pressing the reset button on the face of t...

Page 17: ...erous LP Gas that may be present from a defective appliance gas pipe leak or incorrectly adjusted appliance burner In the event the propane detector goes off exit the camper and shut off both propane tanks and ventilate the camper by opening door and windows DO NOT turn any lights on Have gas system checked by a RV technician before using again Fire Extinguisher Every camper comes equipped with a ...

Page 18: ...he unlock lever on the awning Side awnings must always use the legs when extended You can attach them to the camper or have them on the ground Always retract when windy See Carefree Owner s Manual for maintenance and operating instructions Air Conditioners Air conditioners come standard on our 10 2 EXCD Special Edition and are optional on all other models The air conditioners we install are design...

Page 19: ...latches are in locked position prior to moving camper Fabric Seat cushions are foam backed and can be professionally cleaned if needed Ceiling If you get a stain on your ceiling fabric use a carpet spot cleaner to gently clean the area Exterior Maintenance The exterior of your camper is a high end Marine Gel Coat and should be washed regularly with mild soap and water Waxing the front of the campe...

Page 20: ...sed Around roof vents Heng s white Alkyd Fibered Roof Coat Around solar brackets and TV antennas Dicor Lap Sealant Around all doors lights Windows center trim Proflex RV or 3MUV4000 To reseal the inside of the Plastic boxes Proflex RV 18 ...

Page 21: ...322 Totom Avenue Kelowna BC V1X 5W6 t 250 765 3702 f 250 765 3708 northern lite com WINTERIZING PROCEDURES 10 2 EX 8 11Q 19 ...

Page 22: ...alve A B for winter Fig 2 Open valve C for winter Fig 2 7 Drain hot water tank from outside by removing white plastic drain plug open pressure relief valve when draining Fig 3 8 Turn water pump on and turn kitchen faucet on hot then cold until antifreeze comes out In bathroom turn each tap on until antifreezes comes out and then pull up shower diverter until antifreeze comes out shower end Flush t...

Page 23: ...R CLOSE B WINTER CLOSE SUMMER OPEN C WINTER OPEN SUMMER CLOSE D COLD LOW POINT DRAIN OPEN TO DRAIN FOR WINTER THEN CLOSE ONCE DRAINED FOR SUMMER KEEP CLOSED E OPEN HOT LOW POINT DRAIN THEN CLOSE ONCE DRAINED FOR SUMMER KEEP CLOSED F END CAP G GRAY TANK DRAIN H BLACK TANK DRAIN A G H ...

Page 24: ...ACCESS REMOVE PANEL UNDER BENCH SEAT CLOSEST TO CAB OVER BED VALVE A CLOSE FOR WINTER OPEN FOR SUMMER VALVE B CLOSE FOR WINTER OPEN FOR SUMMER VALVE C OPEN FOR WINTER CLOSE FOR SUMMER FIG 2 A C B LOCATION UNDER THE BENCH SEAT SHOWN IN WINTER MODE ...

Page 25: ...e water heater when it s hot or under pressure With no water hooked up the water pump off open a hot water faucet to remove any pressure on the system Allow the tank to cool before draining FIG 3 DRAIN PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ...

Page 26: ...WINTERIZATION CLEAR FLEX LINE SUPPLIED WITH CAMPER FIG 4 ...

Page 27: ...2ND END OF THE CLEAR FLEX LINE IN ANTIFREEZE BOTTLE YOU REQUIRE 1 GALLON FOR THIS UNIT FIG 5 ...

Page 28: ...322 Totom Avenue Kelowna BC V1X 5W6 t 250 765 3702 f 250 765 3708 northern lite com WINTERIZING PROCEDURES 9 6 SE AND 8 11 EX SE 26 ...

Page 29: ...valve A B for winter Fig 4 Open valve C for winter Fig 4 7 Drain hot water tank from outside by removing white plastic drain plug open pressure relief valve when draining Fig 5 8 Turn water pump on and turn kitchen faucet on hot then cold until antifreeze comes out In bathroom turn each tap on until antifreezes comes out and then pull up shower diverter until antifreeze comes out shower end Flush ...

Page 30: ...FIG 1 F B F NO POSITION A WINTER OPEN SUMMER CLOSE B WINTER CLOSE SUMMER OPEN A 9 6 Q 8 11 EX WINTER MODE LOCATION UNDER THE BENCH SEAT F END CAP ...

Page 31: ...SH TANK DRAIN WINTER OPEN SUMMER CLOSE D COLD LOW POINT DRAIN OPEN TO DRAIN FOR WINTER THEN CLOSE ONCE DRAINED FOR SUMMER KEEP CLOSED E OPEN HOT LOW POINT DRAIN THEN CLOSE ONCE DRAINED FOR SUMMER KEEP CLOSED G GRAY TANK DRAIN H BLACK TANK DRAIN ...

Page 32: ...8 11 EX DRIVER SIDE BACK FIG 3 C D E G H ...

Page 33: ...ESS REMOVE PANEL UNDER BENCH SEAT CLOSEST TO CAB OVER BED VALVE A CLOSE FOR WINTER OPEN FOR SUMMER VALVE B CLOSE FOR WINTER OPEN FOR SUMMER VALVE C OPEN FOR WINTER CLOSE FOR SUMMER FIG 4 LOCATION UNDER THE BENCH SEAT A C B A C B SHOWN IN WINTER MODE ...

Page 34: ...e water heater when it s hot or under pressure With no water hooked up the water pump off open a hot water faucet to remove any pressure on the system Allow the tank to cool before draining FIG 5 DRAIN PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ...

Page 35: ...WINTERIZATION CLEAR FLEX LINE SUPPLIED WITH CAMPER FIG 6 ...

Page 36: ...2ND END OF THE CLEAR FLEX LINE IN ANTIFREEZE BOTTLE YOU REQUIRE 1 GALLON FOR THIS UNIT FIG 7 ...

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