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Owners

 Manual 

71913 County Road 23 – New Paris – IN 46553 

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Page 1: ...Owners Manual 71913 County Road 23 New Paris IN 46553...

Page 2: ...y warranty offered by Travel Lite is as set forth in the limited warranty applicable to this vehicle The owner s failure to provide required service and or maintenance could result in the loss of warr...

Page 3: ...PPING 28 EMERGENCY TOWING 29 RV DRIVING SCHOOLS SEMINARS 25 SAFETY CHAINS 25 TOWING 27 TRAVEL TRAILER HITCHING PROCEDURES 26 WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR PLUG 26 SECT 5 RV TIRES CHANGING THE TIRE 31 SPARE T...

Page 4: ...N CASE OF A GREASE FIRE 64 Gaucho SOFA IF SO EQUIPPED 61 KEYS 60 KITCHEN STOVE RANGE OVEN Convection Oven IF SO Equipped 63 MICROWAVE IF SO EQUIPPED 62 PANTRY IF SO EQUIPPED 64 PATIO AWNING IF SO EQUI...

Page 5: ...scribed time limits to avoid loss of warranty coverage This manual and the Warranty Packet should be considered a permanent part of the RV If the RV is sold they should remain with the RV for the next...

Page 6: ...recreation camping and travel uses all as defined by the bylaws of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association RVIA This recreation vehicle is not intended for use as a full time residence or for comm...

Page 7: ...any vehicle repair history to the dealer s service manager Keep a maintenance log of your RV service history This can often provide a clue to the current issue Be reasonable with your requests If you...

Page 8: ...the safety or quality of design features materials or workmanship of any alterations by such suppliers UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION Help keep your contact information current so that in the event o...

Page 9: ...e Number 6 New Street Address 7 New City ST PR ZIP Code Postal Code 8 New Country New Phone Number 9 Your Date of Purchase Owner Email NOTICE OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 1 Vehicle Identification Number Ser...

Page 10: ...leave the premises f For reimbursement either you or the RV repair facility must send a copy of your itemized repair bill and all requested return parts by UPS regular ground freight pre paid within...

Page 11: ...Lite Factory Service Center all personal items must be removed from the area where you are requesting service repair and the refrigerator emptied We are not responsible for loss of food items or pers...

Page 12: ...mance of this RV and this limited warranty is not intended to extend to the future performance of this RV or any of its materials components or parts In addition the RV owner s obligation to notify Wa...

Page 13: ...her commercial purposes Note It shall be concluded that the RV has been used for commercial and or business purposes if the RV owner or user files a tax form claiming any business or commercial tax be...

Page 14: ...limited warranty or extend the warranty coverage period or this limitation period In addition this warranty is not intended to extend to future performance and nothing in this warranty or any action o...

Page 15: ...a beloved pet or valuable livestock will often depend on the plans that its owner has made in advance Familiarize yourself with the following weather terms Warning Indicates that a particular weather...

Page 16: ...se children at all times when campfires are burning or grills are in use Always have a way to extinguish the campfire quickly and completely Never leave a fire even a cigarette burning unattended Teac...

Page 17: ...ation persists contact a physician immediately operational and maintained and if smoke reaches them They are not foolproof Do not remove the following label from your RV Keep your back to a clear exit...

Page 18: ...e they are not well they become so disoriented they are unable to save themselves by either exiting the RV or calling for assistance Young children and household pets may be the first affected The fol...

Page 19: ...M supplied instructions you will not be warned if carbon monoxide is present in the air Death or serious illness could result from asphyxiation inability to breathe if carbon monoxide is present PROPA...

Page 20: ...although this current draw is slight it could drain your auxiliary battery during extended storage periods If the auxiliary battery becomes extremely drained the LED light on the face of the alarm wi...

Page 21: ...to tell your automotive dealer the GVWR size and type of RV that you will be towing some tow vehicles can be purchased with an optional tow package As a minimum requirement the Gross Vehicle Weight R...

Page 22: ...verall gross weight travel trailer weight plus contents Equipment that sometimes gives autos trucks and sport utility vehicles a softer ride can accentuate swaying when pulling a RV conversely suspens...

Page 23: ...d with electric brakes using the hand control will help to keep the vehicles aligned As soon as possible stop to determine the cause of the sway Check all equipment and load distribution If the proble...

Page 24: ...p cooking pans on the range or free standing furniture items can become dangerous projectiles during a sudden stop Distribute cargo side to side so the weight on each tire does not exceed one half of...

Page 25: ...the side to side weights there must be enough space on either side of the scale to accommodate the RV being partially off the scale 6 To calculate the opposite side of the RV wheel position weight sub...

Page 26: ...is stored correctly Fasten all interior and exterior doors securely Lock them if applicable Make sure the stabilizer jacks and entry step are retracted to the travel position Make sure the tongue jack...

Page 27: ...upplies _ Bug spray _ First aid kit _ Flashlight s _ Sun screen _ Toilet paper RV _ Check lights _ brake lights _ clearance lights _ turn signals _ Check tire pressure including spare tire _ Check tir...

Page 28: ...the propane cylinder Adverse weather conditions and extremes in terrain may affect the performance and handling of your tow vehicle Do not operate the tow vehicle cruise control on icy or extremely w...

Page 29: ...portation NEVER DRINK AND THEN DRIVE BREAKAWAY SWITCH NEVER use the breakaway switch and trailer brake system as a parking brake Doing so would create a high amp draw on the battery and converter This...

Page 30: ...dually adjusted to stabilize the trailer for use 2 When setting your RV up on soft ground you may wish to place a wood pad or the equivalent under each stabilizer jack foot This will help keep the sta...

Page 31: ...arking lot where it is permissible Easing to a stop and starting smoothly saves wear and tear on your tow vehicle RV combination Drive defensively try to anticipate problems that may occur and prepare...

Page 32: ...s as a guide Have another person outside the RV assist you until the RV is parked in the desired position Parking After the RV is in the desired location set the tow vehicle parking brake and place th...

Page 33: ...on the side of the roadway and presents a possible hazard to other motorists When the flasher is on it serves as a warning to others to approach and overtake your vehicle with caution For personal sa...

Page 34: ...ntly for unusual wear Alignment balance and bearing wear will affect tire wear Make sure to look for cracking bulging uneven tread wear etc Check and adjust tire pressures before and after each trip A...

Page 35: ...parts Failure to comply could result in property damage personal injury or death the trailer Fig 5 1 Cotter key 1 Keep the RV attached to the tow vehicle Block the tire on the opposite side of the 3 A...

Page 36: ...1 Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading 2 Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown 3 Tighten the lug nuts equally in stages as indicated for your trailer s wheels see Wheel Lug Torque Chart...

Page 37: ...children to play with the electrical system or components Always make sure the electrical components are turned OFF before disconnecting the auxiliary battery customer supplied Always disconnect the p...

Page 38: ...ssistance when replacing circuit breakers 30 AMP POWER CORD The 30 amp power cord is also commonly referred to as the shore line power cord This power cord is designed to ground the RV electrical syst...

Page 39: ...d electrical connection pins when connecting or disconnecting the shore line power cord Grasp the plug to remove from the outlet do not unplug by pulling on the cord Be sure to close the electric cabl...

Page 40: ...en the following conditions are met Power is supplied by the tow vehicle alternator when the engine is running and the 7 way trailer plug is connected This powers the RV s running lights brake lights...

Page 41: ...everse polarity fuse s that protect the converter BATTERY ISOLATOR FOR YOUR TOW VEHICLE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED You may want to consider the installation of a battery isolator on your tow vehicle as a conve...

Page 42: ...r RV When the 12 volt DC outlet socket is used as a power source for an electric appliance make sure that the electric appliance operates at 12 volts and has an electric capacity of 60 5 amps watts or...

Page 43: ...stem needs periodic sanitization and winterization to take care of all the components within the plumbing system and help discourage the growth of bacteria and other organisms that can contaminate the...

Page 44: ...to escape before closing the cold water supply faucets The fresh water connection should be unplugged i e the non toxic drinking water hose disconnected when the RV is left unattended for any amount...

Page 45: ...ed The water pump is engineered by the OEM with a check valve to prevent water from back flowing into the fresh water supply tank The water pump switch should be in the OFF position when the RV is lef...

Page 46: ...your water heater refer to the OEM manual If the weeping persists consult your dealer or a service agency authorized by the water heater manufacturer Operating instructions If you smell propane gas t...

Page 47: ...te shut off is at the faucet The showerhead may drip slightly in the OFF position after use this is normal and does not indicate a leak or defect There may be air in the plumbing lines that will need...

Page 48: ...the water to flow for several minutes to flush the system When not in use the water filter cartridge should be stored out of freezing temperatures RV antifreeze will damage the water filter cartridge...

Page 49: ...n 5 Turn the water pump ON 6 After the recommended amount of solution is in the tank turn OFF the water pump 7 Continue filling the fresh water tank with clean potable water until it is full 8 Open th...

Page 50: ...avity Fill 7 Turn the water pump ON 8 Open the hot water line on all the faucets kitchen lavatory shower and outside shower until RV antifreeze begins to flow continuously 9 Close the faucet hot water...

Page 51: ...and black water holding tanks always add the proper amount of deodorant to the black water tank to prevent malodors and help break down holding tank contents unless winterizing Follow the deodorant b...

Page 52: ...the waste will proceed to the bottom of the tank Unlike a toilet in a home which uses four to seven gallons 18 32 liters of water per flush the average recreation vehicle system uses one to three qua...

Page 53: ...ve pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere Do not bring or store portable propane containers s or other flammable liquids inside the RV because a fire or explosion may result Propane is flammabl...

Page 54: ...lly create a very dangerous situation Propane is stored in pressurized containers in a liquid state As the propane is released from the container it changes to vapor that is then used for the operatio...

Page 55: ...low occasionally there may be a concentration of an onion or garlic like odor which can be mistaken for a propane leak After a propane cylinder has been refueled the odor will usually disappear If no...

Page 56: ...he cylinder valve Main Supply Hose Low Pressure Attach the main supply hose from the regulator to the brass manifold fitting in the frame of the trailer The swivel brass nut on the main hose will be y...

Page 57: ...ed on the propane cylinder within the correct time period before refilling the cylinder PROPANE REGULATOR Propane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing downward Regulators...

Page 58: ...ent use the following steps for propane operation 1 Close ALL burner valves controls and pilot light valves 2 Open the main valve in the propane container slowly to avoid a fast rush of propane vapor...

Page 59: ...ions furnace consumption can be extremely high To calculate your propane supply take the BTU ratings for your propane appliances and divide that into the BTU availability Each gallon of propane 3 86 l...

Page 60: ...esigned for additional floor space and comfort The mechanical components are gear driven Electric powered slideout room systems have a manual override to allow you to extend or retract the slideout ro...

Page 61: ...d follow these simple instructions This system contains a pre lubed bearing that is lubricated when the room is moved in and out Do not spray oil or grease on the rails while the room is extended TROU...

Page 62: ...nt of a power failure or low battery the slide out room may be operated manually with a 5 8 ratchet wrench not supplied The manual crank shaft is located on the motor transmission housing Turn the cra...

Page 63: ...ill post a set of rules for you to see when you check in but your fellow campers will count on your basic good manners and courtesy Show respect to others don t make shortcuts through occupied campsit...

Page 64: ...fiers sized for RV use Other suggestions are Crack open windows and roof vents to allow warm moist air to escape When taking a shower open the bath roof vent if so equipped approximately allowing the...

Page 65: ...booth dinette reverse the process The booth dinette can be converted into a bed To convert remove all the cushions from the booth dinette Lift the tabletop remove the detachable table legs and place t...

Page 66: ...TV antenna To turn the TV antenna twist the knob on the interior faceplate in order obtain the highest number of lit LED lights The light bar is how you can guage the signal strength The more lights t...

Page 67: ...Heavy splattering or spills left on the cook top can ignite and cause burns If using glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils or cookware verify it is safe for use on the top b...

Page 68: ...netry has been designed to accommodate the normal camping items i e paper plates flatware cookware etc which are bulky but not necessarily heavy Remember your RV s load capacity is designed by weight...

Page 69: ...is stored or unattended for long periods High winds other unusual conditions or obstructions may prevent the dome from closing the resulting leakage could cause non warrantable damage THERMOSTAT Ther...

Page 70: ...self DEPARTING CAMP CHECKLIST When the time arrives to return home it is again critical that you complete the necessary procedures to ensure a safe trip As you develop a routine it is possible that a...

Page 71: ...eel lugs _ Coupler locking pin connected if applicable _ Dolly wheel removed if applicable _ Proper tongue weight maintained 10 15 of gross weight conventional travel trailer and contents _ Retract st...

Page 72: ...o occur which can draw irritants into the air So it is very important to properly ventilate your RV to remove the outgassing This is more prevalent in new RV s as they release moisture from constructi...

Page 73: ...Use a professional furniture cleaning service for an overall cleaning Clean the suede or vinyl upholstery only as recommended Using other processes than those listed may produce undesired results and...

Page 74: ...contain chemicals that will destroy carpet fibers and dyes If you have doubts about what caused the spot contact a professional carpet cleaner Because of the additional dirt typically associated with...

Page 75: ...snow and salt air Do not wash the RV when it is in direct sunlight Park the RV in the shade and spray it with water to remove dust Next using an ample amount of clean water and a car washing mitt or s...

Page 76: ...e coating Further they are detrimental to glossy surfaces such as the grille garnish moldings etc Do not use gasoline or paint thinners to remove road tar or other contamination to the painted surface...

Page 77: ...ighway climate salt air exposure or ice inhibiting chemicals used during the winter months will damage the paint inviting rust and other deterioration Periodically inspect the exterior exposed areas c...

Page 78: ...rs where it is not intended Sealants perform a very important function they must be inspected closely and be regularly maintained We incorporate many different types of sealants including butyl putty...

Page 79: ...stions and or need assistance with sealing your RV consult with your dealer STORAGE CHECKLIST Prior to Storage If storing for the winter be sure the RV is winterized refer to Sec 5 Plumbing System Win...

Page 80: ...he roof seals etc Water leaks and poor fit or operation are the results of this damage MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST This list is a quick reference sheet for suggested areas of regular maintenance Review all...

Page 81: ...frigerator combustion seals Have cleaned and adjusted as necessary by a qualified technician RV type refrigerator only _ Inspect refrigerator door seals _ Lubricate hitch ball if applicable _ Lubricat...

Page 82: ...ventative maintenance on entire trailer and all component parts _ Repack wheel bearings _ Replace battery on the carbon monoxide detector _ Rotate fluorescent tubes in the light fixtures Every Five Ye...

Page 83: ...eng s www hengsindustries com 877 295 1205 Furnace Atwood Hydroflame www atwoodmobile com 815 877 5700 Microwave Contact your RV dealer Outside shower Patrick Industries www patrickind com 800 331 215...

Page 84: ...llbs 5 Lug Nuts 1 2 15 Chrrn Steei Aium 40 50 ftllbs 95ftllbs 115 ftllbs 90 120 ftllbs 6 Lug Nuts 1 2 15 Chrm Steei Aium 40 50 ftllbs 95ftllbs 115 ftllbs 90 120 ftllbs 6 Lug Nuts 1 2 16 Chnn Steel 40...

Page 85: ...ghts 10 15 amp fuse Option 11 15 amp fuse Option 12 20 amp breaker Main Slideout Motor CIRCUIT BREAKERS The following table provides generic circuit breaker alignment information Your RV may not be ex...

Page 86: ...5 75 AMPS MICROWAVE OVEN 900 1500W 7 5 12 50 AMPS RADIO ESTIMATED 10 35W 10 30 AMPS REFRIGERATOR RV GAS ELECTRIC NORCOLD 611 300W 821 300W ESTIMATED 250 350W 2 00 3 00 AMPS SATELLITE RECEIVER ESTIMATE...

Page 87: ...full propane weight and SCWR CITY WATER Term associated with the water supply you hook up to at the campsite It is called city water because water is pulled from a central outside source like a city...

Page 88: ...G GVWR The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WEIGHT of the fully loaded vehicle including liquids passengers cargo and the tongue weight of any towed vehicle HITCH WEIGHT The amount of the camper s weight that rests...

Page 89: ...h UNLOADED UNLOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT UVW The WEIGHT of a vehicle as built at the factory with full fuel engine generator oil and coolants It does not include cargo fresh water propane occupants personal...

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