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Contents
General Safety Information .............................................6
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words ..................6
Reporting Safety Defects .............................................7
Tow Vehicle and Trailer Compatibility .....................7
Terminology & Abbreviations ......................................8
Tire Safety Information ..........................................................
9
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer .
9
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or less ......................
9
Steps for Determining Load Limit -TOW VEHICLE 10
Tire Safety - Everything Rides on it ............................ 10
Safety First - Basic Tire Maintenance ..................... 10
Finding Your Vehicles Recommended Tire
Pressure and Load Limit .............................................. 10
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits ...
11
Checking Tire Pressure ................................................
11
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure ........
11
Tire Size ..............................................................................
11
Tire Tread .......................................................................... 12
Tire balance and wheel alignment ........................... 12
Tire Repair ......................................................................... 12
Tire Fundamentals ......................................................... 12
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires ................ 12
Treadwear Number UTQGS Information ............. 13
Additional Information on Light Truck Tires ........
14
Tire Safety Tips ...............................................................
14
Propane Safety .......................................................................
15
Gas Certification ................................................................
15
General Safety ....................................................................
15
Propane Cylinder Safety ................................................. 16
Gas Appliance Safety ........................................................ 17
Removing Door Vent Cover ........................................... 17
Isolating Appliances .......................................................... 17
Electrical Safety ..................................................................... 18
Shore Power ......................................................................... 18
GFI Safety Switch ............................................................... 18
Battery Compartment ..................................................... 18
General Safety ........................................................................
19
Brakes .....................................................................................
19
Brake Controller .............................................................
19
Brake Maintenance and Adjustment ......................
19
Maintenance .....................................................................
19
Jacking Your Trailer ........................................................... 20
Dangerous Gases ............................................................... 20
Trailer Specifications ............................................................ 21
AUSRV Contact Details and Stores ............................ 21
Using Your Trailer .................................................................. 22
Connecting to the Tow Vehicle ..................................... 22
Towing with Trucks and Buses .................................. 22
Polyblock Hitch ................................................................... 23
Connecting Wiring ......................................................... 24
Connecting the Safety Chains ................................... 24
Loading Your Trailer .......................................................... 25
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 25
Operating Trailer Features ............................................. 26
Setting Up Poles ................................................................. 26
Stabilizer Legs .................................................................. 27
Connecting Shore Power ............................................ 27
Using the Slide Out Kitchen ....................................... 27
Packing Away Your Camper .......................................... 28
12 Volt Electrical System ................................................ 29
Control Panel ................................................................... 29
Towing Your Trailer ...............................................................30
Speed and Road Conditions ...........................................30
Trailer Sway ..........................................................................30
Fatigue ....................................................................................30
Daily Checks ........................................................................30
Correct Wiring of Tow Vehicle ..................................... 31
Choosing a Camp Site ....................................................... 32
Inclement Weather ........................................................ 32
Care and Maintenance of the Trailer ............................. 33
Protection of Finishes ...................................................... 33
Corrosion Protection .................................................... 33
Solar Panels ...................................................................... 33
Sealants .............................................................................. 33
Trailer Body Maintenance ..................................................34
Winterizing the Trailer .....................................................34
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