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Tent Camper Owner’s Manual
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Place the camper pigtail into the socket located on the
tow vehicle. Be sure to allow enough slack to prevent
separation during short turns. Check all lights for prop-
er operation before pulling away.
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rakes
Your brakes are wired to the tow vehicle through the
electrical pigtail, allowing evenly distributed braking
power to both the tow vehicle and the tent camper.
Consult your dealer regarding the types of brake
controllers available, and proper installation of the
controller on your tow vehicle. Have him explain elec-
tric brake operation, and their proper use, as well as the
importance of the load resistor and safety break-away
switch.
Test the brakes and adjust them as necessary, per the in-
structions of the brake controller manufacturer. Proper
adjustment of the brakes can help to avoid dangerous
swaying or jack-knifing on slippery pavement, or dur-
ing an emergency stop.
Before leaving on a trip, check for proper braking action on a short road test, before taking your tent camper on a
trip. Apply the brakes several times at different speeds and pressure. If wheel lock-up occurs, the brake shoe adjust-
ment is too tight. If no camper brake action is occurring, brake shoe adjustment is too loose. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph during this road test. Refer to the Brake/Axle Owner’s Manual for adjustment procedures and trouble-
shooting guide.
the safety brake-aWay sWitCh Must be in the release
position before toWing the CaMper.
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riVing
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Owing
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ips
Now that you are familiar with load limits and weight distribution, as well as hitching your tent camper to the
tow vehicle, follow these driving and towing tips, which will make trips with your camper both safer and more
enjoyable.
• When learning how to tow your new camper, find a spot that has space to practice accelerating, turning, braking,
and backing up.
• A set of RV mirrors on your tow vehicle increases visibility, and is required by law in many states. Most styles are
not permanent, and can be easily installed and removed. Keep the mirrors properly adjusted and check them often.
• Before leaving on a trip, inspect your hitch, brakes, and tires. Be sure everything is connected properly and func-
tioning correctly.
• Understand that the camper wheels do not follow in the same track as the tow vehicle wheels. When turning, pull
ahead a sufficient distance to allow for the additional tail swing of the camper.
• The additional weight of the tent camper affects accelerating and braking distances. Accelerate slowly and
smoothly. When pulling into traffic, be sure there is enough distance to merge safely. Keep a safe distance be-
tween yourself and the traffic ahead. When applying the brakes, allow extra time to slow down or stop safely. The
heavier your camper, the greater the distance required to bring it to a stop. A panic stop can cause the camper to
jack-knife, which can result in damage to both your vehicles, and/or cause an accident.
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#1 14 aWg WHite Wire:
clearance ligHts, tail ligHts - ground
#2 14 aWg blue Wire: brakes - not used
#3 14 aWg green Wire: clearance ligHts, tail ligHts -
positive
#4 14 aWg black Wire: connect to battery - positive
#5 14 aWg red Wire: leFt turn signal, brake ligHts -
positive
#6 14 aWg broWn Wire: rigHt turn signal, brake ligHts -
positive
#7 14 aWg yelloW Wire: back up ligHts, botH leFt and
rigHt tail ligHts - positive
note: electric jacks are Wired directly to battery. do
not back Feed tHrougH tHe converter.
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