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Escape Trailer Owner’s Manual

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Page 1: ...43851 Industrial Way Bldg B Chilliwack BC V2R 4L2 Tel 604 703 1650 Toll Free 1 855 703 1650 Email info escapetrailer com Escape Trailer Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...12 Volt System DC 38 120 Volt System AC 39 Power Cord Shore Cord 39 30 Amp Available Power 40 Converter 40 GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 40 7 Way Plug 41 Brakes Electric 41 Breakaway Switch 4...

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Page 4: ...our policy of continuous improvement we reserve the right to change materials components specifications and design without prior notice We recommend that you carefully read and understand the various...

Page 5: ...in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not...

Page 6: ...railer Industries factory bumper to bumper warranty Owner Responsibility It is the responsibility of the owner to maintain the recreational vehicle as described in the Care and Maintenance section of...

Page 7: ...l Camping Experience before heading out Plan a weekend in the yard or driveway and really camp in your unit By camping consistently for several days in your unit you will have the opportunity to use a...

Page 8: ...in the trailer action should be taken to minimize their effects Ventilation Condensation and Moisture Management The following steps should be taken to aid in eliminating internal moisture condensatio...

Page 9: ...and use window coverings wisely For example make sure to open curtains or blinds during the day to allow air to circulate and warm the window surface Storage and Other Isolated Areas Within the RV St...

Page 10: ...en bath vent when bathing to carry water vapor out of the trailer Avoid excessive steam resulting from boiling water or use of hot water Remove snow or water from shoes or boots before entering the tr...

Page 11: ...ed as soon as they appear Small areas of mold should be cleaned using a detergent soapy solution or an appropriate household cleaner Gloves should be worn during cleaning The cleaned area should then...

Page 12: ...s instructions Install the hitch ball as close as practical to the rear bumper to minimize rear overhang Does not apply to fifth wheels Do not over tighten the weight distributing hitch spring bars Fo...

Page 13: ...s are not permitted in the recreational vehicle while it is in motion Tow Vehicle Disclaimer In connection with the use and operation of Escape Trailer Industries recreational vehicles Escape Trailer...

Page 14: ...ose to the axle positions as reasonable Too many items on one side may overload a tire All objects should be held securely in place Loose items can cause interior damage and erratic trailer movements...

Page 15: ...tire See chapter 10 for additional information WHILE CARGO CAN BE ADDED UP TO THE MAXIMUM CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY CARE MUST ALSO BE EXERCISED TO NEVER EXCEED THE GAWR GVWR NOR THE MAXIMUM LOAD RATINGS...

Page 16: ...lly full If unavoidable drive slowly until one or both tanks can be dumped 6 Keep water tank either completely full or empty when towing to avoid the shifting of weight of a partially filled tank Fift...

Page 17: ...RE FLAMMABLE VOLATILE LIQUIDS HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS OR EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS Hitches and Towing Hitching your trailer to the tow vehicle will become routine with experience Make it a habit to examine...

Page 18: ...he tow vehicle until the hitch ball is under the hitch ball socket If you are working alone a backing aid mirror may be helpful Set the parking brake 4 The coupler latch locking lever on the tongue sh...

Page 19: ...HITCH SPRING BARS WILL REDUCE CORNERING AND STOPPING ABILITY AS WELL AS TOWING STABILITY NEVER ATTACH SAFETY CHAINS TO THE HITCH BALL OR ANY REMOVABLE PART OF THE HITCH DO NOT CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY SW...

Page 20: ...ing traveling The cable from the break away switch should be attached to the tow vehicle so that it remains connected in the event the trailer coupling detaches from the hitch ball The breakaway switc...

Page 21: ...pect tires for uneven wear patterns on the tread cracks foreign objects or other signs of wear or trauma Remove bits of glass and foreign objects wedged in the tread Make sure your tire valves have va...

Page 22: ...down for grades and turns Towing stability is reduced downhill and around bends With experience you will develop the special driving skills needed for safe trailer towing Stability in Towing Swaying...

Page 23: ...gravity forward of the axles Be sure to plan your load so the larger percentage of the weight will be forward of the axles After loading your travel trailer make sure the hitch weight as a percentage...

Page 24: ...hen a large flat fronted vehicle passing from behind causes your vehicle to change course make as little steering correction as possible The tow vehicle will be turned back toward its original course...

Page 25: ...iler more than doubles the load placed on the vehicle s brakes with the same results as using trailer brakes alone Driving control is also severely affected when tow vehicle brakes are used alone due...

Page 26: ...uipped with a prepared surface such as concrete or asphalt Ensure the ground is not soft and will support the weight of the trailer on the stabilizer jacks or other support devices 2 Before uncoupling...

Page 27: ...ll 3 Lower the landing gear legs It may be necessary to place a sturdy 2 x 6 wood block under the foot pads to support the landing gear on soft ground surfaces 4 After stabilizing the unit be sure the...

Page 28: ...losed Before operating any model of roof A C close all doors and windows The optional heat unit on some models is not a substitute for a primary heating system It is designed to warm the air during mo...

Page 29: ...ntenance The best way to extend the life of the awning is to keep it clean and operating smoothly At the start of every camping season or after extensive traveling inspect the top and bottom brackets...

Page 30: ...appliance The furnace utilizes a sealed combustion system which means the combustion chamber is completely sealed from the inner atmosphere of your vehicle Combustion air is drawn from the outside an...

Page 31: ...AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE INDOOR HUMIDITY SUCH HEATERS MAY ALSO CAUSE A FIRE DEPLETE OXYGEN OR RELEASE CARBON MONOXIDE OR OTHER HARMFUL GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FAILURE TO READ AND FOL...

Page 32: ...periods of time DO NOT OPERATE RANGE BURNERS UNLESS NEARBY PRIVACY DRAPE OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES ARE SECURED FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR SERIOUS INJURY Operation Top Burners Range or Co...

Page 33: ...intain pilot flame The oven and broiler are now ready for operation The oven pilot has been factory set and requires no further adjustment d To extinguish the oven pilot push in the oven control knob...

Page 34: ...T FAN 2 OPEN WINDOW FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY UNLIKE HOMES THE AMOUNT OF OXYGEN SUPPLY IS LIMITED DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND PROPER VENTILATION WHE...

Page 35: ...TICLES MAY CAUSE INJURY DO NOT STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS ON IN OR NEAR THE RANGE OR COOKTOP ANY FUMES CAN CREATE AN EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE HAZARD NEVER USE WIRE BRUSHES OR ANY METALLIC ITEM FOR CLEANIN...

Page 36: ...PICK UP A FLAMING PAN SMOTHER A FLAMING PAN WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID OR COOKIE SHEET FLAMING GREASE OUTSIDE OF THE PAN CAN BE EXTINGUISHED WITH BAKING SODA OR A MULTIPURPOSE DRY CHEMICAL OR FOAM TYPE...

Page 37: ...o mode will not be lit Care and Maintenance Exterior Ventilation of the refrigerator is essential Make sure the vents are clear of any obstructions such as bird insect nests spider webs or any other d...

Page 38: ...Class B gasoline grease and flammable liquids and Class C electrical fires Test and operate according to manufacturer instructions Propane Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Smoke Alarms Your travel traile...

Page 39: ...rm If the horn does not sound check that the battery is inserted properly and is fresh If the battery is dead replace it promptly and retest the alarm If the alarm still does not sound have it replace...

Page 40: ...RM INDICATES THE PRESENCE OF CARBON MONOXIDE CO WHICH CAN KILL YOU IF THE ALARM SOUNDS 1 OPERATE THE RESET SILENCE BUTTON 2 CALL YOUR EMERGENCY SERVICES PHONE NUMBER __________________ FIRE DEPARTMENT...

Page 41: ...ion Standard 1192 and the National Electric Code To understand this system simply put the 12 Volt system is what an automobile uses and the 120 Volt system is what most households use 12 Volt System D...

Page 42: ...heater is plugged into the same outlet as the toaster If this happens reduce the load on the circuit and reset the breaker If the breaker trips again have a qualified person locate the trouble and co...

Page 43: ...nected the converter automatically switches to this source rather than the trailer battery If the converter is not connected to a 120 volt power source your 12 volt system will draw power from the bat...

Page 44: ...protected by the GFCI receptacle Push in the RESET button to restore power The test is complete when the reset button remains pushed in If the RESET button does not pop out when testing the GFCI is ma...

Page 45: ...e tow vehicle is separated from the switch When the switch closes power for brake application is supplied by the on board trailer battery The steel lanyard must be anchored to the tow vehicle when the...

Page 46: ...D DO NOT USE THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH FOR A PARKING BRAKE The Braking System The electric brakes on your trailer are operated by 12 Volt current from the tow vehicle The brakes have been factory calibrate...

Page 47: ...to check the bottles often and always keep one full Safety must be observed at all times when using the propane gas system Propane gas is colorless and odorless in its natural state A strong odorant...

Page 48: ...ALL SMOKING MATERIALS 2 DO NOT TOUCH ELECTRICAL SWITCHES 3 SHUT OFF THE PROPANE CONTAINER VALVE S OR PROPANE SUPPLY CONNECTION 4 OPEN DOORS AND OTHER VENTILATING OPENINGS 5 LEAVE THE AREA UNTIL ODOR...

Page 49: ...e cylinder will be shut down DO NOT FILL CONTAINER S TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY OVERFILLING THE PROPANE CONTAINER CAN RESULT IN UNC...

Page 50: ...opane gas leak detector has a self check circuit which runs at all times while receiving 12 Volt power In the event that the circuitry fails a failure alarm will sound and the operating indicator will...

Page 51: ...eam of water 6 The water pump should stop running after all faucets are closed 7 Pump should now run on demand when a faucet is opened and stop when the faucet is closed While away from your travel tr...

Page 52: ...exterior connection and insert a garden hose Check the monitor panel to determine the level of water in the tank during filling When full water may spill out back through the opening as there is no au...

Page 53: ...WATER SUPPLY CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH About Vibration While Traveling The fresh water system was thoroughly inspected for leaks before delivery However vibration during travel can loosen fitt...

Page 54: ...need to be performed If soot is present anywhere immediately shut the unit down and contact a qualified service technician Soot is a sign of incomplete combustion and must be corrected before operati...

Page 55: ...stem after sanitization Adding a filtration system will help reduce such occurrences Draining and Storage When not using for long periods or storing during the winter months the water heater must be d...

Page 56: ...for easier drainage of the hot water heater tank and winterization of the unit The by pass kit is installed near the water heater and allows for blockage of water flow into the water heater saving tim...

Page 57: ...electrical signal to the monitor display Some water which is very low in mineral content may not conduct the signal properly Although infrequent this condition can exist Check the panel reading when...

Page 58: ...he water heater incoming lines 4 Drain water heater 5 Open all faucets including shower head sprayer toilet flushing device and any other water lines that are closed 6 Turn on the water pump for 30 se...

Page 59: ...water runs into bowl 5 Empty fresh water tank And holding tanks as necessary 6 Sanitize water system See earlier section in this chapter Waste Water System The wastewater system inside the recreationa...

Page 60: ...o assist the solid waste in flushing from the system Otherwise solids may build up and harden inside tank Dumping Instructions 1 Be sure unit is reasonably level so tanks can fully drain 2 Twist off t...

Page 61: ...cause dulling fading and yellowing Regular washing and periodic waxing will help maintain the glossy new look When washing use a mild automotive or RV wash solution being sure to rinse off any loose...

Page 62: ...irt oil tar salt and other debris Periodically inspect for rust Near coastal regions inspect more frequently If needed lightly sand and repaint with a rustproof enamel Hitch Couplers Inspect prior to...

Page 63: ...l show you how to maintain proper lug nut torque by following these important steps 1 Check torque before every trip 2 Use proper tools 3 Follow the appropriate star pattern sequence 4 Torque lug nuts...

Page 64: ...ance EZ Lube If the recreational vehicle is equipped with EZ Lube there is no need to remove hubs to grease axle bearings To grease follow these simple steps 1 Remove the rubber plug from the grease c...

Page 65: ...and call the poison control center for further instructions Battery Storage When storing the RV for an extended period fully charge the battery before storage Batteries will self discharge over time a...

Page 66: ...glass To reduce spotting on outside windows use a squeegee promptly after rinsing with water For stubborn spots cleaning with a mixture of vinegar and water is recommended and is safe for most finish...

Page 67: ...sured in pounds per square inch psi a tire requires to be properly inflated You will also find this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals kPa which is the metric measure u...

Page 68: ...d grooves When they appear even with the outside of the tread it is time to replace your tires Tire Balance To avoid vibration or shaking of the vehicle when a tire rotates the tire must be properly b...

Page 69: ...o gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall for improved steering response and better overall handling on dry pavement R The R stands for radial Radial...

Page 70: ...rials Used The number of plies indicates the number of layers of rubber coated fabric in the tire In general the greater the number of plies the more weight a tire can support Tire manufacturers also...

Page 71: ...on the trailer Adjust the tow vehicle brake controller in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations Position the battery disconnect if equipped to the on position This is required to engage...

Page 72: ...Test Brake away Switch Inspect Tires Inflation Wear Damage Torque Lug Nuts Check Exterior Lighting Lubricate Coupler Latch Socket Inspect Hitch Components Clean Battery Cables Terminals Check Fluid I...

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