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Congratulations on acquiring your HC1. You are now the proud 

owner of the most advanced recreational vehicle in the world 

with a moduar interior and 100% fiberglass shell.

The enclosed information is provided to assist you with your 

new ultralight portable modular home. Please familiarize 

yourself with its contents so that you have solid confidence in 

the HC1’s functionality.

We know you and your family will have many, many years of 

carefree, comfortable and safe enjoyment and we welcome 

you to our family of Happier Camper HC1 owners.

OWNER’S MANUAL 2016

Summary of Contents for HC1 2016

Page 1: ...closed information is provided to assist you with your new ultralight portable modular home Please familiarize yourself with its contents so that you have solid confidence in the HC1 s functionality We know you and your family will have many many years of carefree comfortable and safe enjoyment and we welcome you to our family of Happier Camper HC1 owners OWNER S MANUAL 2016 ...

Page 2: ...WEIGHT RATING REAR HATCH OPENING WALKABLE FLOOR SPACE 1100 LBS 110 LBS 10 7 4 13 6 6 6 11 6 1 3500 LBS 55 W x 54 H 42 SF BASIC BASIC SLEEPER FULLY EQUIPPED PREMIUM COMMERCIAL CONFIGURATION PACKAGES Retro modern at heart delivering affordable adventure and ground breaking flexibility in an ultra light package Featuring our Adaptiv modular interior for maximum utility and fun ULTRA LIGHT TRAVEL AND ...

Page 3: ...R SPACE STORAGE SPACE THROUGHOUT CUSTOM PRECISION COMPONENTS PANORAMIC JALOUSIE WINDOWS SOLAR POWERED W CONTOURED PANEL RIGID FRAME W BUILT IN STABILIZERS INDEPENDENT TORSION AXLES 13 WHEELS ADVANCED BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FITS IN A SINGLE PARKING SPACE MOST GARAGES MODULAR UPGRADES WITH MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE 10 13 6 1 7 4 54 55 6 6 6 11 30 5 62 Designed and built in California U S A h...

Page 4: ...subject to change STURDY REINFORCED TUBE FRAME BUILT IN REAR STABILIZING JACKS SWIVEL BACK TONGUE 2 HITCH RECEIVER SIDE AND REAR DOOR TORSION AXLE INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION STANDARD ELECTRONIC BRAKING SYSTEM 13 ALUMINUM WHEELS UNDERCARRIAGE 13 FULL SIZED SPARE TIRE RETRACTABLE JACK WHEEL 7 PIN WIRING HARNESS 6 RECESSED D RING TIE DOWN MOUNTS CUSTOM CURBSIDE FOOTSTEP INDEPENDENT DIMMABLE LED LIGHTING ...

Page 5: ...Table of Contents Safety information Chassis Main Camper Assembly Adaptiv Interior Featured Accessories Propane System Water System Warranty 7 Way Wiring Diagram ...

Page 6: ...TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Ave SE Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov Helpful Hints Make sure your trailer is properly connected to your vehicle prior to towing Be sure the connecting ball is securely locked into the hitch tongue Never tow your trailer wit...

Page 7: ...o maintain proper wheel mounting torque on your lug nuts When possible use a torque wrench to prevent loose wheels and broken studs Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading Tighten the lug nuts in stages First tighten to 20 25 ft lb then to 50 60 ft lb and finally to 85 90ft lb Check lug nut torque before the first use Check periodically thereafter How to Change a Flat First get your trai...

Page 8: ...S UNDER THE FLOOR OR USE THE STABILIZERS TO ELEVATE THE CAMPER Do not remove the wheels or hub drum assembly Locate the adjusting slot at the bottom of the backing plate and remove the protective cover Loosen until the wheel turns freely Replace the protective plug Repeat adjustment steps for the other wheel Never adjust just one brake Brake Inspection The brake linings and magnets are subject to ...

Page 9: ... stabilizer jacks Use the provided crank to quickly stabilize the trailer from the rear Their high strength design allows for increased load stabilization and fine leveling Use in conjunction with the front wheel jack HC1 Assembly 100 Fiberglass Shell The HC1 shell is made of 100 double hull fiberglass This includes the honeycomb floor and both interior and exterior molded shells Fiberglass Mainte...

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Page 11: ...er use All fiberglass products must undergo a curing process of 30 days before being usable Once the fiberglass has cured the material is stable and the chances of any off gassing occurring are next to none Your HC1 will have been curing in a well ventilated area for 30 60 days prior to arriving at our sales lot If you re planning on storing your trailer in a sealed area for an extended period of ...

Page 12: ...thick honeycomb fiberglass It s super strong yet incredibly light Grooves are embedded in the floor to hold the Adaptiv cube components in place just like Lego The floor panels have additional embedded features like table bases frame mounted D Ring tie downs and a front drain to easily hose down the floor for quick and convenient cleanups Our Adaptiv cube components are made from highly durable an...

Page 13: ...ler capable of hauling larger gear let your imagination free with limitless possibilities in a finite space Many of our modular components perform double duty as indoor outdoor furniture Take the cubes outside to use for sitting storage or washing The rugged materials will stand up to the elements and provide the ultimate in camping convenience BENCH COMPONENT KITCHENETTE COMPONENT TABLE COMPONENT...

Page 14: ...CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES ...

Page 15: ...are no bulbs to replace and should last for many years If a light is not working please check your trailer wiring hook up or be sure nothing has pinched the trailers interior wiring harness The HC1 uses a 7 pin connector for vehicle hook up Interior Lights with Dimmer Switch The interior lights of the HC1 use powerful long lasting LED bulbs The upper cabinet lights are click operated just press th...

Page 16: ...nd 12 volt wires as damage canoccur to the converter and wiring system If there is an electrical problem first check the 20 amp fuse at the battery then check the fuses located in the converter Do not replace battery fuses with anything other than a 20 amp fuse Some models are equipped with an internal storage box for the battery This dual vented battery box is required to discharge the hydrogen g...

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Page 18: ... safety hazard in a small ultra light fiberglass trailer Propane is a powerful fuel with many uses but it can also be costly smelly and is very combustible We recommend you use caution when using any flammable materials and ALWAYS use in a well ventilated area to prevent any carbon monoxide accumulation The HC1 uses 1LB tanks for its portable propane heater and Dometic stove top The portable butan...

Page 19: ...hange Contact us at sales happiercamper com to explore the possibilities for your brand or venture LIGHTWEIGHT AIR CONDITIONER LOADING RAMP 14 CEILING FAN 13 WHEEL MOON CAPS SIDE REAR DOOR FOLD BACK FOOTSTEP REAR HITCH ARM DOOR LOADING RAMP CONTOURED SOLAR PANEL HEATED PRESSURIZED ROAD SHOWER SUSPENSION AWNING OUTDOOR SHELTER TAILGATE TENT FRONT STABILIZING JACKS PORCH LIGHT HC1 EXTERIOR COVER HEA...

Page 20: ... clock wise Immediately light the burner by holding a match or handheld spark igniter near the burner ports Extinguishing instructions Turn the appropriate burner knob clockwise to off Indoor Outdoor Butane Stove Instructions Follow all safety and specific operating instructions supplied by stove manufacturer For units equipped with the indoor outdoor stove or grill Do not operate indoor outdoor s...

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