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1. Teardrop Travel Trailers OWNER S MANUAL Great Little campers For the great Big outdoors Camp Inn Travel Trailers Petenwell Industries LLC 555 Kucirek Street Necedah Wisconsin www TinyCamper com 2012 Petenwell Ind LLC Revised 8 21 2012 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR CAMP INN TRAVEL TRAILER ALWAYS make sure that your ball hitch is properly tightened and that the ball hitch is the correct size NEVER unlock or rotate the hitch jack if the hitch is not on the ball hitch ALWAYS block the trailer wheels BEFORE unhitching to prevent rolling NEVER leave the stove unattended when the burners are lit ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher nearby when using a stove NEVER slide a lighted stove into the storage area in the kitchen cabinets ALWAYS turn off the propane tank when the stove or furnace is not in use ALWAYS turn off the propane tank when you are traveling If you smell propane NEVER use a flame to detect a propane leak Check for leaks using a soap solution on connections NEVER use candles fuel type lanterns fuel type heaters or any other oxygen depleting device inside the sleeping compartment ALWAYS open a side window at least Y inch for ventilation when the sleeping area is occupied ALWAYS pull the trailer entirely off of the roadway before changing a flat tire NEVER use the leveling jacks to lift both wheels off the ground at the same time while the trailer
2. 1 Move all the cushions out of the way 2 Make sure the back rest is folded down onto the frame seat 3 Kneeling on the bed grab the frame A iS by the two hand holes Edge on front s 4 Lift the frame up and place the far AN edge of the frame onto the front window sill 5 Lift the side of the frame closest to you up higher than the window sills 6 Extend the two bolt latches outward and make sure they lock 7 Lower the frame until the bolt latches rest on the window sills 8 Raise the headboard that is attached to the floor 9 Swing the two wings on the ends of the headboard outward until they contact the walls and one on the lower bed reverse the steps 10 Put one cushion on the upper bed 11 The upper bunk railing is added by dropping the tabs on the railing into the slots in the front of the frame 12 To convert back to a bench simply Maintenance With proper maintenance your Camp Inn trailer will give you years of trouble free service Inspection Your Camp Inn trailer should be inspected before every use Here is achecklist of items to inspect Tires Check for proper inflation pressure and adequate tread Lights Make sure all brake turn signal running and marker lights are working Hardware Check for loose or missing screws and bolts Tighten or replace as necessary Lubricate Oil hinges locks and latches for smooth operation Battery Camp Inn
3. Placing pieces of cloth between pots and pans will reduce scuffing and scratching of your cookware 7 Make a clothesline that stretches between the coat hooks in the cabin Open the side windows slightly and you can dry towels etc as you drive Use a small rope with a loop tied on each end 8 In cooler weather you will get condensation on the windows Roll up a small towel and place it between the curtains and the windows This will absorb excess condensation that might otherwise drip onto you at night Opening side windows sunroof or roof vents slightly will help reduce condensation 9 Weight Distribution E D Using the picture above imagine you were hauling a 50 Ib load The following table shows approximately how much effect that 50 lb load would have on different points on the car and trailer Weight Added or xx Removed Load Location Trailer Hitch Car Rear Car Front Axle Tongue Axle Axle A Rooftop carrier 0 lbs 0 lbs 30 lbs 20 lbs B Car trunk 0 lbs 0 lbs 50 lbs 0 lbs C Front storage 17 lbs 33 lbs 44 lbs 11 lbs D Cabin area 33 lbs 17 lbs 22 lbs 5 lbs Cooler area or E Footwell 50 lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs 0 lbs above axle p Undercounter 69 Ibs 12 Ibs 16 Ibs 4 Ibs storage As you can see where you add the weight can affect the ride of the car and trailer Since a Camp Inn trailer is rated for 500 1000 lbs of
4. Turn propane tank shut off valve to ON or Open 4 Set thermostat to desired setting The fan should start 5 If the fan does not start try a higher thermostat setting verify that the electrical power is ON and check the furnace fuse 6 The furnace will try to ignite 3 times If it does not ignite the furnace will lock out 7 If the furnace should lock out the blower will go off in 5 minutes and remain off 8 To reset the unit turn the thermostat off wait until the fan turns off Verify that there is propane in the propane tank and that the tank valve is on Then reset thermostat to desired setting 9 If the appliance will not operate after three reset attempts call Camp Inn 10 To turn off the furnace set the thermostat to the OFF position Tf the kitchen stove operates normally with both burners lit for more than one minute the propane tank valve is ON and there is sufficient propane to light the furnace 23 Air Conditioner Because of the small volume of the Camp Inn cabin it is recommended that you run the air conditioner on the lower settings Running your air conditioner on higher settings will cause more rapid cycling and will not be as effective at removing the humidity from the cabin air If the air conditioner cycles excessively even on the lower setting try opening the side windows a little bit As the outside temperature increases an air conditioner will
5. cargo carrying you should use it to haul all your heavy gear The best place to haul heavy items is to slide them into the footwell area of the bed inside the cabin As you can see from the table above it will not affect the tongue weight or load the rear axle of the car Putting heavy items in the under countertop storage area will actually take off tongue weight 47 CAMP INN ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC WITH BATTERY ISOLATOR NOT ALL ITEMS ARE 48 CAMP INN ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC WITHOUT BATTERY ISOLATOR NOT ALL ITEMS ARE ON ALL TRAILERS SOLAR CONTROLLER SOLAR Pr BEER SS EG GE ee aN 49 INDEX 110 120V AC See power AC 110V 7 PTONS esse esse See connector AC fuse breaker 20 44 AC power 110V 20 21 44 air conditioner 20 26 30 Alcan COVED ee esse see see 22 aluminum cleaning 31 antenna See TV DVD antifreeze See winterize backing trailer esse eee 42 ball hitch 2 37 38 Battery A teste ee 30 Charger yes SES cents 21 Charging esse esse 20 21 36 disconnect switch 21 36 ISOlA OL tirantes 22 MEE 11 21 replacement esse sees sees 22 battery isolator 0 sees see 19 beach use See cleaning bearings See wheel bearings bedding PES SEER Ee 46 bike rack See receiver brake fade esse esse see
6. choice www shelterlogic com If you cannot store it in a building or a temporary shelter you should use a Camp Inn storage cover This storage cover is weather resistant and water repellant but like any cloth cover it may develop small leaks with age After any major rainstorm or multiple days of rain your trailer should be inspected inside kitchen and cabin for water that may have leaked in You should NEVER store your Camp Inn travel trailer under a plastic tarp or other non breathable covering Doing so may cause condensation to form on the outside and inside of the trailer and may cause mold mildew or rot This may also cause corrosion of the aluminum skin creating blemishes on the surface There should be space around your trailer for airflow Storing your trailer in a manner not consistent with the above procedures or storing outdoors for extended periods without covering will void the warranty 36 Towing Basics Safe trailering is essential in making your Camp Inn experience pleasurable for years to come If you do not have experience pulling trailers please read through this section to familiarize yourself with the basics of safe trailering Vehicle and Hitch Rating Before trailering your Camp Inn travel trailer it is necessary to make sure that it does not exceed the towing capacity of your tow vehicle There are two important factors to check towing weight and tongue weight Exceeding either of these
7. for you to wash it out if needed Electrical 7 Prong Connector The trailer connects to the tow vehicle with a 7 prong connector The connector has a raised rib along one side to orient the connector when mated The cover or door on the tow vehicle side of the connector has a locking detent that engages with the raised rib to lock the connector when it is fully engaged Before mating inspect both connectors for corrosion on the contacts If light corrosion is present plug and unplug the connector several times Usually this is sufficient to self clean the contacts If the corrosion is more severe you can scrape it with a tool or clean with a small piece of sandpaper In the most severe cases the connecter will need to be replaced To minimize corrosion and dirt fouling the connector should be stored so it is not in contact with or near the ground CENTER CENTER BACKUP LIGHTS BACKUP LIGHTS t ING UNNING a CHARGE Bonne RING CHARGE RIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT TURN TURN TURN TURN AE GROUND GROUND ELECT Ri C TRAILER SIDE CAR SIDE 17 Operating Xenon Lights The xenon lights chrome Ultra have a dimmer and a switch to toggle between white and red light The red light will help keep your night vision by leaving your pupils dilated The xenon light can be turned off TWO ways 1 Rotating the dimmer switch all the way down until it clicks 2 Putting the red white toggle switch in the middle position If the light fails to work
8. is in use If you are new to trailer towing refer to Towing Basics section before hitching unhitching or towing your Camp Inn trailer This list does not include all possible hazards If you have any questions about using your trailer safely contact Petenwell Ind LLC Table of Contents Safety Instructions 2 Table of Contents 3 VIN tag amp Serial 4 Packing Your Camp Inn 4 Setting Up 5 Locks 6 Kitchen 7 16 Hatch 7 Table 8 Stove 9 Propane Tank 10 Counter Lids 11 Sink Water Tank Meter 11 Freshwater Tank 11 Graywater Tank 13 Winterize 14 LP Gas Outlet 15 Windscreens 16 TV DVD Player 16 Front Storage Box 17 Electrical 7 Prong Connector 17 Bulb Replacement 18 Fuses 19 AC Power 20 Battery Charge 20 Solar Charging 20 DC Disconnect 21 Battery Meter 21 Battery Replacement 22 Alcan Cover 22 Sunroof 23 Receiver Hitch 24 Roof Rack 24 Furnace 25 Air Conditioner 26 Door Screens 26 Roof Fan 27 Raindrop Couch Bunk Beds 28 29 Maintenance 30 Cleaning 31 32 Wheel Bearings 33 Brakes 33 34 Jacks 35 Storage 36 Towing Basics 37 Tongue Weight 38 Hitching 38 Unhitching 39 Using Trailer Brakes 40 Downgrades 41 Overdrive 42 Backing 42 Tires 43 Specifications 44 Troubleshooting 44 45 Maintenance Schedule 45 Teardropping Tips 46 47 Electrical Schematic 48 49 Index 50 52 VIN Vehicle Identification Number and Serial Number The trailer s VIN tag is located near the tongue jack on the trailer fr
9. locking the doors and hatch you may need to move the handle slightly up and down to allow the locking mechanism to properly engage Do not force the lock as this may damage the locking mechanism or break off the key If the lock does not turn freely even when wiggling the handle it may need to be lubricated To prevent sticking door locks and hatch locks should be lubricated regularly with a silicone spray lubricant Silicone lubricants work better than graphite since the silicone helps repel water After severe weather you should lubricate the locks to displace any water that may have entered them Main Door Locks The main doors may be locked from both the inside and the outside The inside and outside locks are independent from each other If the inside door latch is locked you will not be able to unlock it from the outside For this reason do not leave small children alone inside the trailer as they may accidentally lock the doors and be unable to understand how to unlock them this has happened Also when packing make sure there are no boxes or other items that may accidentally bump the latching lever and lock it this has happened If this happens and a window is unlocked open the window and push in the screen You can get a tool to reinstall the window screen at a hardware store If both inside latches and both windows are locked the only way to open the door is to remove the hinge NOTE You must re seal the screws with
10. may void the tow vehicle s warranty To determine these ratings for your vehicle contact your automobile dealer or check with a company that installs hitches Hitch Height To make your Camp Inn trailer look right when it is being towed the ball on your hitch should be set at the proper height for your trailer model Street Model 14 16 measured from ground to top of ball SUV Model 17 19 measured from ground to top of ball To measure this height without the trailer hitched apply a downward force of about 200 lbs to the hitch or rear bumper of the tow vehicle sit on the bumper while measuring Being outside these ranges by up to 3 either way will not damage the trailer but the trailer will not look level Being outside these ranges by more than 3 may affect tire wear and will increase or decrease tongue weight potentially causing unsafe handling Total Weight Check with your automobile dealer to determine the maximum recommended towing weight of your tow vehicle This will be the total of the trailer s weight and all gear and supplies that will be hauled in the trailer Determining the actual weight of the trailer with all your gear can be difficult The easiest method is to load the trailer and then take it to a truck stop and weigh it on their scale Make sure you disconnect the trailer from your tow vehicle to get an accurate reading 37 Tongue Weight Tongue weight is the downward force of the t
11. objects can t move they can t wear Pack the heavier items to the bottom Avoid using glass containers Camp Inns have a frying pan slot in the under counter storage compartment This frying pan slot gives you a place to store heavy fry pans keeping them from beating against other dishes Items packed in the duffel shelf may not stay put if you hit bumps or brake hard It is best to place your duffels on the bed during travel During travel clothes on coat hangers can be hung from the coat hooks inside the cabin When you stop for the night these clothes can be laid on the car seat to get them out of the way Make sure all doors and hatch are latched and locked during travel 4 Setting Up Your Camp Inn When you arrive at your campsite select a suitable spot for setting up your trailer You should pick an area that is fairly level Care should be taken to ensure that there is adequate clearance for opening of side doors and the rear hatch Keep in mind that the area behind the trailer will be your kitchen dining area Wheel Chock Blocks Before unhitching your trailer even on level ground place chock blocks ahead and behind both trailer wheels to prevent the trailer from rolling If you have the parking brake option it is recommended that you still use the chock blocks in case the brake lever is accidentally released If the camping area is extremely sloped it is recommended to leave the trailer hitched to the tow
12. parking areas that you can pull through If the ground is smooth and level you can unhitch the trailer and roll it backward by hand Never attempt this on a sloped surface you may lose control of the trailer causing bodily injury or causing damage to property 42 Tires Check the tire inflation to make sure it is within the recommended range Check the tow vehicle owner s manual for the tow vehicle s correct tire inflation for trailering If you are hauling heavy loads check the load rating of the tires to make sure you do not exceed the load limits Inspect the tires for any signs of damage weathering or tread wear beyond the allowable limits Lug nut Torque 95 105 ft lb Lug bolt pattern 5 x 4 5 small Ford Check your VIN tag for recommended tire size Inflation Pressure 28 32 psi Ifyou have a spare tire make sure it is properly inflated and in good condition Spare tire inflation pressure 65 80psi Spare Tire The Camp Inn spare tire is rated for a loaded trailer at highway speeds Being smaller diameter it will cause that side of the trailer to ride lower You may use it to drive for extended distances but it is recommended that you repair or replace the original tire as soon as practical so you will have a spare tire available The Camp Inn provided spare tire meets the following specifications 5 30 12 High Speed Load Range C 4 ply 1045 Ib load E 60psi If you replace
13. sit over night Drain the gray water tank and flush both tanks with fresh water before storing for the season Repeat more often for harder water Using the LP Gas Outlet The LP Gas Quick Connect allows you to use LP accessories such as barbecue grills lanterns or water heaters A four feet long LP gas hose is provided for easy connection to your accessories One end of the LP gas hose has a male quick connect for attaching to the trailer The opposite end of the LP gas hose has a fitting like those on the disposable 1 Ib propane tanks This hose can be attached to any LP accessory that normally uses the 1 lb disposable tanks ALWAYS turn off the main trailer LP tank before connecting or disconnecting the LP gas quick connect Connect the LP gas hose to your LP accessory BEFORE connecting to the trailer s LP gas quick connect Turn off your LP accessory and disconnect the trailer s LP gas quick connect BEFORE disconnecting the 7 LP gas hose from your LP py accessory You can use both the trailer s stove and the LP accessory at the same time This picture shows all three hoses attached at the same time Windscreens Option The windscreens in the kitchen snap into place They may be rolled up or fully removed when not needed Roll the windscreens inward so they do not interfere with closing the hatch When using the Velcro tie backs bias them toward the inside of the trailer If they are biased to the outside
14. they may interfere with the hatch seal TV DVD Player If your Camp Inn has the TV DVD option you can view TV DVD movies and play music CD s With the exception of the following instructions refer to the TV DVD owner s manual for operating the TV DVD player Your TV DVD player will draw power even if itis OFF A Power Shutoff Switch is provided to disconnect power to the TV DVD ae This switch will prevent discharging the battery when the TV DVD player is not in use The switch has an indicator light or is lighted to make it obvious when it is ON The switch is on the left side of k the cabinet near the wall Switch Ejecting the DVD If you press the Eject button on the remote when the TV is in the Up position the DVD will eject and hit the inside of the cabinet DO NOT OPEN the TV Wait about 10 seconds and the TV will retract the DVD Then carefully open the TV making sure that the DVD is back inside the TV Opening or closing the TV while the DVD is ejecting may break the DVD and may damage the TV DVD player Antenna Jack There is an external antenna jack provided on the driver s side of the camper This jack allows for the SS connection to an external antenna cable television or even a satellite dish Front Storage Box The lower section of the front storage box is intended for storage of items that may be dirty like wheel chock blocks welcome mats extension cords hoses etc It has drain holes that allow
15. urethane caulk Apply a small dab in the hole before replacing screw If the outside door lock is locked you will not be able to unlock it from the inside When you open the door do not lock the outside lock If you are inside the trailer and the wind blows the door shut with sufficient force it may engage the latch this has happened If this happens open the window and push out the screen Hopefully you have the key to unlock the door Rules to Lock By If you are outside Make sure BOTH inside latches are un locked If you are inside Make sure BOTH outside locks are un locked Lock the hatch and doors during travel 6 Kitchen To open the rear hatch Unlock the handle and rotate it vertically Slowly raise the hatch If the hatch gives any resistance look under it to make sure the prop rod is sliding smoothly On new trailers you may need to assist the prop rod with one hand sliding it along the groove on the bottom end Make sure that the prop rod slide is fully moved to the bottom end of the groove before releasing the hatch To close the rear hatch When closing the hatch rotate the handle vertically to pull back the locking bars Slowly raise the hatch with one hand lifting in the center of the hatch Using your other hand slide the bottom end of the prop rod upward along the groove As you guide the bottom end of the prop rod toward the top of the groove Jasi lower the hatch The hatch should close smoothl
16. vehicle for stability An extremely sloped area would be any area that slopes more than 8 inches in the length of the trailer or slopes more than 6 inches from side to side Leveling If the ground in the campsite is not level the trailer should be leveled side to side Adjust the leveling jack on the Low side first When the trailer is level side to side lower the leveling jack on the High side until it touches the ground TIP no pun intended A food can laid on it s side on the countertop will indicate level side to side The can will roll toward the low side Also small adhesive backed levels are available at many hardware stores and may be attached to the trailer cabinets or body for reference NEVER use the leveling jacks to lift BOTH wheels off the ground at the same time while the trailer is in use Unhitch the trailer from the tow vehicle and use the hitch jack to raise or lower the tongue leveling the trailer front to back TIP You can use the doors as level indicators Open the doors so they are perpendicular to the trailer If the tongue is low the doors will swing further open If the tongue is high the doors will swing closed Adjust the tongue jack up or down until the doors do not swing You may leave the trailer hitched to the tow vehicle and still use the tongue jack to raise the head of the bed slightly for stability and to reduce movement Remember to fold jack before driving Locks When
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19. NT Operate the opening lever and check that the glass is securely in place both front and rear To prevent leakage and or loss of glass please make sure that the front latches are secure under the pins and that levers are locked flat before traveling 23 Receiver Hitch Option If your Camp Inn is equipped with a receiver hitch you can use it to haul bicycles The receiver hitch has a 150 Ib load limit bikes and bike carrier weight combined It is designed and intended only for a two bike carrier It has not been designed or tested for towing a second trailer or using any other receiver type cargo carrier Exceeding the load limit of the receiver hitch will reduce tongue weight and may create a hazardous towing situation Roof Rack Option The Yakima brand roof rack system mounted on Camp Inn trailers has a 200 Ib load limit Various Yakima accessories such as bike racks cargo haulers kayak racks etc are available at sporting goods stores nationwide For hauling long items such as canoes you must tie a rope from the front of the canoe to the tongue of the trailer and a rope from the rear of the canoe to the rear of the trailer If you do not have a rear bumper or receiver hitch option you must provide your own attach point for the rear rope Contact Camp Inn about best location for this attach point DO NOT tie to the hatch handle or license plate holder or light Removing Cross Bars To open cover
20. ame The Serial Number tag shows the build number of your trailer Camp Inn trailers are numbered sequentially as they are built The tag is mounted to the hatch hinge on the left side of the kitchen Packing your Camp Inn The first rule for happy camping in your Camp Inn is Take only what you need It is very easy to over pack and take along too much STUFF After a few trips you should be able to weed out the extras The large cabin area allows you to take along items such as beach toys lawn chairs canopy screen tent etc but think about each item and determine if it is necessary You will have to unload these items to use the bed One trick for packing your teardrop is to put a piece of masking tape on every item you pack When you use each item remove the piece of tape After 2 3 trips if the item still has tape on it consider leaving it home Exceptions will be emergency items such as spare tire first aid kit fire extinguisher or raincoats Pack heavy items as close to the axle as possible Heavy items packed directly above the axle will not affect the trailer tongue weight See the section on Teardrop Tips for more information on weight distribution Trailers often ride rougher than your car or tow vehicle Items may bounce or shift during travel Objects rubbing together may cause wear spots or scratches Placing pieces of cloth between dishes or pans will reduce wear Also it helps to pack items tightly If
21. decrease in efficiency Direct sunlight will also increase the load on the air conditioner and decrease efficiency At higher temperatures and in full sunlight the air conditioner efficiency may decrease to the point that the air conditioner stops cooling If this happens move the trailer into shade or add a canopy over the trailer until the temperature drops or the sun goes down The air conditioner has a drain pain for condensation and rainwater The drain comes out the bottom of the trailer Once a year you should flush out the drain by running water into the roof vent and watching for it to drain out the bottom Inside the cabinet below the air conditioner there is a section of clear tube where you can inspect for water flow and possible clogs Door Screens The door screen option adds a full door size screen that zips open and closed To reduce the risk of damaging the screen it should be un zipped fully when you are entering or exiting the cabin or sitting in the doorway When left open the screens should be rolled up and tied back The best method for rolling up the screens is as follows 1 Unzip the screen fully 2 Fold the upper 6 inches approximately downward and to the inside 3 Starting at the free end roll the screen inward and toward the hinge 4 When rolled up tightly use the Velcro ties to hold in place Rolling inward helps keep the screen from interfering with the door 26 Roof Fan To open the ro
22. e cover 7 Lower trailer and repeat on opposite side 8 Adjust parking brake if installed If the brakes drag or make a grinding noise before being adjusted the brake mechanism should be inspected Tf the brakes grab erratically or make a grinding noise after being adjusted the brake mechanism and drums should be inspected 33 Brake Inspection Your trailer brakes should be inspected and serviced at 2 year intervals or more often as use and performance requires Magnets and shoes must be changed when they become worn or scored thereby preventing adequate vehicle braking Clean the backing plate magnet arm magnet and brake shoes Make certain that all the parts removed are replaced in the same brake and drum assembly Inspect the magnet arm for any loose or worn parts Check shoe return springs hold down springs and adjuster springs for stretch or deformation and replace if required It is recommended that you repack the wheel bearings any time the brakes are inspected It is more cost effective to replace the entire backing plate assembly than to replace the brake shoes alone A new backing plate assembly will give you a new magnet as well and all new springs etc Also they are easier to install simply remove the four bolts holding it on and disconnect two wires Parking Brake Adjustment Periodically check the parking brake e On a level surface lock the parking brake handle then push on the trailer to tes
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24. ead slow down and shift into a lower gear The engine will do the majority of the braking for you If you are in a low enough gear you will only need to intermittently use your brakes The steeper the downgrade the lower the gear and the slower you should go On long downgrades stop periodically to allow your brakes to cool before continuing If you experience hard brakes or brake fade stop immediately and allow brakes to cool fully before continuing Upgrades When traveling uphill your tow vehicle s transmission may downshift and then upshift again If the transmission repeatedly shifts try manually downshifting into the lower gear and staying in that gear for the duration of the climb Upgrades and Downgrades Watch the tachometer to make sure you do not over rev the engine When towing to ease the load on the engine and transmission it is recommended that you do not exceed 2 3 s of the red line speed for extended periods example if your engine red lines at 6 000rpm keep the engine speed at or below 4 000rpm Following this guideline will also give you reserve power for maneuvering in emergency situations 41 Overdrive O or Overdrive is usually marked on the shifter by a D with an O or square around it Overdrive is intended to increase gas mileage but on many cars it is not durable enough for the added load of towing a trailer SUVs and small trucks may be able to tow in overdrive Check with your car dealer
25. er and tow vehicle are fully loaded Connect 7 prong connector trailer lights to vehicle lights Turn on headlights and turn signals to check for proper operation of all trailer lights prior to towing even during daylight hours Trailer lights should be checked periodically during your travels As a minimum they should be thoroughly checked daily or every time you hitch up your trailer Unhitching 1 2 3 4 X 6 7 8 9 1 Before unhitching your trailer place chock blocks ahead and behind the trailer wheels to prevent the trailer from rolling Unhook trailer light connection Rotate jack to vertical position and make sure the jack locking pin is fully seated before cranking jack Shake jack roughly to ensure it is locked Remove safety locking pin or lock from the hitch lock lever and raise the lever to the unlocked position straight up and down By cranking the jack handle jack up the trailer until 1t is clear of the ball hitch Lower the hitch lock lever to horizontal position Replace the safety locking pin or lock Unhook safety chains Move tow vehicle away from the trailer 0 Jack trailer tongue either up or down to level the trailer 39 Using Trailer Brakes In order for the trailer brakes to function the tow vehicle will need a brake controller installed When the brakes are applied in the tow vehicle the brake controller applies a voltage to the electric trailer brakes to activate them The trai
26. er storage box Loosen the two screws on the corners of the access cover Rotate the cover to remove it There is a fuse diagram on the back of the cover To prevent damage to wiring trailer or accessories replace fuses with the same size and type The Fan has two fuses One on the fan itself and one in the fuse block under the kitchen counter There are inline fuses for the battery isolator and solar controller located above the battery Remove battery access cover for access There is an inline fuse for the charger located under the trailer near the charger Circuit Fuse Location Cabin DC Outlet 15A Blue ATC Fuse Block Position 1 top Kitchen DC Outlet 15A Blue ATC Fuse Block Position 2 Cabin Kitchen 10A Red ATC Fuse Block Position 3 Lights TV 10A Red ATC Fuse Block Position 4 Water Pump 10A Red ATC Fuse Block Position 5 Roof Fan Furnacel 104 Red ATC Fuse Block Position 6 Front Storage Outlet bottom Roof Fan 4A 3AG Slow Blow On Roof Fan Housing Glass Battery Isolator 3A Purple ATC Inline Fuse Holder above battery Solar Controller 10A Red ATC Inline Fuse Holder above battery Charger 7 5A Brown ATC Inline Fuse Holder under trailer between water tanks 19 AC Power 110VAC Shore Power Below the right taillight there is an AC input receptacle Plug in an extension cord connected to any 110 120V AC source at home or a campsite with hookup While you a
27. ides of the bed v On all models an easy way to make the bed and keep the sheets in place is to sew the bottom of the flat sheet to the bottom of the fitted one This is done just like waterbed sheets Line up the centers of the bottom ends of the fitted and flat sheets Then pin them together and machine stitch the two sheets together sewing only between the two elastic corners of the fitted sheet If you sew onto the elastic corners of the fitted sheet you will tear both the stitches and sheets when you try to put them on the mattress Trick for making the bed Lay the fitted sheet on top of the mattress in the correct orientation With one person on each side of the trailer fold the top three feet of mattress Then slide the mattress toward the front of the trailer Now you can reach the foot end of the mattress to install the fitted sheet Slide the mattress back into place and continue making the bed For your cooler try wrapping a towel from the top around the back and underneath when you put it into the storage area on the countertop You can pull on the bottom of the towel to assist sliding the cooler out It will also add insulation and reduce scuffing of the stainless countertop The in floor storage is a good place for items that you need but not very often like rain gear cold weather gear road flares reserve bottled drinking water spare 11b propane tank etc It is nice to have these items just in case 6
28. is an AC power 110V input receptacle shore power Plug in an extension cord connected to any 110 120V AC source at home or a campsite with hookup Your battery will start recharging immediately and should fully recharge within 8 10 hours Plug in your voltage meter into the DC outlet in the kitchen After plugging in to 110 120V AC the voltage on the meter should slowly increase The voltage on the meter should never exceed 15 0V If it exceeds 15 0 V disconnect the AC supply and contact Camp Inn If the voltage on the meter does not increase you may need to press the Reset button on the ground fault receptacle in the kitchen for the charger to operate The automatic charger allows you to leave your Camp Inn plugged in continuously without worrying about over charging If you are concerned that your battery is not charging properly go to the Charger Troubleshooting Flow Chart on page 45 21 Battery Isolator If the trailer s 7 prong electrical connector is connected to the tow vehicle and the tow vehicle s engine is NOT running the trailer s cabin lights and accessories may drain the tow vehicle s battery To prevent discharging the tow vehicle s battery you must either disconnect the trailer s electrical connector or have a battery isolator A battery isolator electrically disconnects trailer and tow vehicle any time the tow vehicle s engine is shut off If you did not get the Battery Isolator Option you sh
29. lar preventative maintenance If you use a liberal amount of soap when washing dishes that will help keep grease from clogging the trap and gray water tank If the sink seems to be draining slower try the following 1 Check that the gray water tank is not full 2 Pour a large kettle of boiling water down the sink drain 3 Put 2 tablespoons of RV tank enzymes in the drain and add about one cup of water Let stand for 24 hrs Then repeat 2 4 If all else fails the trap may be removed for cleaning You must remove the left side access panel under the sink and the false floor below the sink Remove the screw holding the sink drain Cut the zip tye on the bottom of the trap to disconnect The zip tye will need to be replaced when re assembling 12 Water System Hookup Kit A City water quick connect and pressure regulator B Four feet long water hose C LP accessory gas line Using the City Water Hookup Install the city water quick connect and pressure regulator A on the male end of aregular garden hose Attach the female end of the garden hose to the spigot at the campsite To attach the quick connect to the trailer pull back on the outer sleeve push the quick connect onto the male connector on the trailer then release the outer sleeve Tug on the connection to make sure it is secure before turning on the water spigot Using the Water Outlet The water outlet will operate either from the onboard water tank or fr
30. lears the ball on the tow vehicle 4 Move the vehicle or trailer to align the tongue with the ball 5 By cranking the jack handle use the jack to lower the trailer hitch onto the ball 6 Make sure the tongue lowers fully onto the ball hitch When fully lowered there should be about a 1 space between the tongue and the hitch 7 Lower the locking lever fully it will be horizontal and install safety locking pin or lock Note there is a nut on the underside of the tongue that adjusts the fit of the ball locking mechanism 8 Crank jack handle until wheel clears the ground by 2 3 inches 38 10 11 12 13 Pulling jack lock pin rotate jack to horizontal position for traveling Caution Do Not rotate the jack until you locked the trailer tongue onto the ball hitch Hook up safety chains Chains should be crossed The chain on the left side of the trailer tongue should be hooked to the loop on the right side of the hitch and the chain on the right side of the trailer tongue should be hooked to the loop on left side of the hitch this prevents the chains from binding when going around corners and will catch the hitch if it comes off the ball The safety chains should not be too loose or too tight The correct amount will be determined by the tow vehicle s hitch design Turning as tight a corner as possible make sure that the chains do not bind Also make sure that the chains will not drag on the ground when the trail
31. ler brakes are applied proportional to the tow vehicle brakes The brake controller should have an adjustment for the braking strength and a slide lever for manually applying the trailer brakes When the brakes are new they need to be broke in Start by setting your brake controller on the highest possible setting As the trailer brakes break in you will feel them assisting more with the braking If the brakes start to skid or lock up turn down the strength adjustment If your trailer is loaded and you are on dry pavement you may be able to leave the brakes on the highest setting all of the time On gravel wet pavement ice or snow it is recommended that you turn down the brake strength Any time you need to reduce the braking strength it is advised that you slow down your traveling speed To me set the brakes Find a straight section of road clear of other traffic Slow down to a safe speed less than 20 mph Slower on ice Adjust the brakes to a low setting 2 3 Apply the brakes hard If the trailer brakes do not lock up or skid turn up the brakes When the brakes DO lock up or skid turn the brakes down The best brake setting is just below where they start to skid You will have to readjust the brakes as road conditions change BOSON APIE Check the functioning of the trailer brakes periodically especially if it has been stored for an extended period To check the brake function 1 Turn the braking stre
32. ngth up to the highest setting 2 Drive at about 20 mph Put the car in neutral and coast 3 Apply the trailer brakes using the manual override on the brake controller You should feel the brakes slow you down 4 If you don t feel the brakes pull they may need cleaning To clean the brakes drive at 20 mph and pulse the trailer brakes ON for 20 seconds OFF for 5 seconds until you feel them starting to pull usually less than 4 mile 5 Repeat Steps 2 amp 3 If they still aren t pulling inspect the brakes 40 Speed Acceleration and Braking For safety when towing a trailer we recommend that you drive 5 10 MPH slower Fuel Economy The optimal speed for fuel economy varies from one tow vehicle to another Typically at 55 65mph fuel economy will be affected about one gallon of fuel per hundred miles of travel Higher speeds will typically decrease mileage more dramatically Acceleration When towing a trailer you must always keep in mind that you are adding load to your tow vehicle Allow for slower acceleration when pulling out into traffic Braking Braking distances are greater when towing so leave a longer distance between you and the car ahead of you If you regularly travel in heavy traffic have a smaller tow vehicle or drive in mountains you should consider having electric trailer brakes installed Trailer brakes are required in some states Downgrades If signs warn you there is a long steep downgrade ah
33. nt Less than 1 16 e If you get more movement have it checked and adjusted by a qualified mechanic or technician e It is recommended that you have the wheel bearings inspected by a qualified mechanic or technician before any major trip Wheel bearings should be repacked every 50 000 miles or when the tires are replaced or trailer brakes are inspected If you are towing in severe temperatures or loading your trailer to near its weight capacity you should repack the wheel bearings more often Brake Maintenance Brakes should be adjusted after the first trip or after at least 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have seated After that brakes should be adjusted at 4000 mile intervals or as performance and use requires The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner 1 Park on a flat level surface and chock the wheels Make sure the parking brake lever is released if installed 2 Jack up one side of the trailer until the tire is off the ground Check that the wheel and drum rotate freely You do not need to remove the wheel 3 Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate 4 With a screw driver or brake adjusting tool rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes 5 Spin the wheel and adjust the brake shoes out until the brake shoes drag against the drum for about one quarter of the revolution 6 Replace the adjusting hol
34. of vent turn the X shaped knob This will raise the vent top The vent must be open for the fan to operate The Fantastic Vent fan has three controls Direction Speed and Thermostat Direction Select whether you want the fan to blow outward or inward If you want to reverse direction turn the fan off and let it come to a complete stop before reversing switch and restarting Speed Control Turn on to the desired speed Thermostat The thermostat may be adjusted to automatically turn the fan OFF if the temperature drops or to turn the fan ON if the temperature increases The fan will turn OFF automatically when you lower the vent lid IF the fan does not turn ON you must make sure 1 The vent is open far enough to release the switch 2 The Direction switch is selected IN or OUT 3 The Speed knob is turned to 1 2 or 3 4 AND That the Thermostat is set high enough The vent should be closed during travel Always close the vent fully during inclement weather Rain Sensor Fantastic Vent This option has an automatic closing feature when the fan detects rain For Rain Sensor to operate the Speed Control must be set on 1 2 or 3 If you set the Speed Control to 0 the Rain Sensor WILL NOT FUNCTION NOTE If you want the Rain Sensor to function with the vent open and the fan off set the Speed Control on 1 2 or 3 and the In Out switch to the middle Off position To open the vent push the Vent Open Switch near
35. om city water when it is hooked up To operate the water outlet from the onboard water tank turn on the water pump switch see Switching on the Water System When you are connected to city water the pump is bypassed and the water outlet will use city water only The four foot long hose B has been supplied for connection to the water outlet Use this hose to fill buckets add a sprayer fill the freshwater tank or connect to other water accessories If you want to fill the onboard freshwater tank when you are connected to city water connect your four feet long hose to the water outlet and use the hose to fill the tank Draining the fresh water tank Simply remove the cap on the drain spout at the bottom rear of the tank To more fully drain the tank raise the tongue of the trailer Remember to reinstall the cap before you fill the fresh water tank The tank should be filled with water during storage in non freezing weather The gray water tank The sink drains into a gray water holding tank The gray water tank is the same size as the fresh water tank About the time that your fresh water tank is empty your gray water tank will be full If the gray water tank is over filled wastewater will flow out of the tank s vent under the trailer 13 To drain the gray water tank remove the cap from the gray water tank drain valve then open the drain valve The valve handle is on the underside of the valve To more fully drain the tank
36. on up or down To Stow the Table Reverse the order of above steps e Pull leg before pivoting it to the horizontal position e When stowing slide the guide pins into the holes in the cabinets Side Table The Side Table Cooler stand sets up in a similar manner and stows on top of the cooler with the fire extinguisher away from you 8 Stove The Camp Inn stove gives you a two burner stove with a propane tank mounted on the trailer tongue The stove slides under the left cabinet during travel or when not needed When needed the stove slides into the cooler storage area Using the kitchen stove To use the stove it must first be slid out of its storage area 1 Grasp the elbow on the front right corner of the stove and slide the stove fully to the right The entire stove should be out from under the cabinet It will not be centered in the alcove 2 Make sure that both burner valves are in the OFF position 3 Turn ON the propane tank at the front of the trailer 4 Light a match or lighter and hold it near the burner 5 Slowly open the burner valve until the burner lights 6 Do not leave the stove unattended when lit 7 1f the flame burns yellow or soots the bottom of pans adjust the air mixture screws on the sides of the valves to make the flame burn blue with slight yellow or red tips Stowing the kitchen stove To safely stow the kitchen stove follow these steps 1 Never slide the stove under the cabine
37. or added ventilation during fair weather Sunroof may be left open during travel To Open Pull forward on the handle at the rear of the sunroof Rotate the handle upward until it toggles into the locked position To Close Make sure there the seal is clean and clear of debris like pine needles Pull the center of the handle to un toggle it Rotate the handle downward until it locks the sunroof closed To Remove Glass 1 Remove the sunroof screen 2 Squeeze the spring pin actuator inward to disengage the handle from the frame 3 With one hand lift the glass 3 or 4 With the other hand unlatch both cam locks on the front hinges by pulling down the gray levers See i Unlatched Diagram Step 2 4 Lift the glass out by pulling back gently Store safely to avoid chipping the edge or scratching the surface To Replace Glass Glass ur 1 Align the front hinges of the glass with the y Pin pins located on the frame Push the gray levers Lever Ng on both cam locks forward to lock them in place See Diagrams to right Unlatched 2 IMPORTANT Lift the glass about 3 inches and pull rearward gently to ensure proper Glass engagement Close the glass and make sure O there is no wrinkling or binding on the o weather seal 3 Reattach the main latch Squeeze the spring Latched pin actuator inward align with the holes in the brackets then release and push the actuator outward to fully engage See Diagram 1 4 IMPORTA
38. or look in your car s owner s manual to see what gear the manufacturer recommends for trailer towing Driving in drive plain D or 3 gear will not hurt the engine or transmission It will however decrease gas mileage slightly and cause the engine to rev higher at highway speeds Backing To fully enjoy your Camp Inn trailer you must master backing your trailer Backing a trailer takes a lot of practice and patience You may want to practice backing in a large open area like a parking lot Practice backing into a parking spot away from other vehicles One trick is to put one hand at the bottom of the steering wheel Push that hand in the direction you want the trailer to go When the trailer starts turning turn the tow vehicle so it follows the trailer If the trailer begins to jackknife turns too sharply pull forward and try backing again When backing it is helpful to have a second person watch behind the trailer to make sure that you will not hit any obstacles It is important that the second person remain in view of the driver at all times Develop a system of hand signals to aid in directing For the person directing keep in mind If you can t see the driver s eyes in the mirror they probably can t see you At night make sure you are illuminated so the driver can see you If necessary hold a flashlight so it shines on you or at least illuminate your signal hand Until you become experienced at backing choose
39. ould consider installing a battery isolator in your tow vehicle Check with a local mechanic or RV dealer to have one installed Battery Replacement If the battery does not hold a charge it may need to be replaced The battery is located behind an access cover on the right side in the under counter storage box Remove the four screws on the sides of the access panel The battery should only be replaced with a battery of the same size and type Be sure to mark the polarity of the wires before you remove them and install the wires to the correct polarity on the new battery Alcan Cover The Alcan cover front padded bra is good for preventing stone damage to the front of the trailer or may be added later to cover damage Once installed it is usually left in place The cover will trap moisture and cause the aluminum beneath it to tarnish The tarnish will actually slow the rate of corrosion If you travel in areas with road salt or ocean spray you will want to wash under the Alcan cover as soon as possible to minimize corrosion To clean under the Alcan cover e Unhook the elastic under the trailer e Lift up the flaps to wash underneath e Dry or allow to air dry fully before re hooking elastics The Alcan cover may be removed by sliding the top sideways out of the rail at the top it does not need to be removed for normal cleaning 22 Sun Roof If your Raindrop is equipped with a sunroof you may open your sunroof f
40. pry and pull forward The cross bars of your roof rack may be removed by prying outward on the tower s cover Unlock both sides then lift off the crossbars and towers together Locks Yakima offers key locks for the towers to make them tamper resistant e Remove rack Use the Landing Pad cover when the Control Tower is not in use od 24 Furnace WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Evacuate all persons from the vehicle e Shut off the gas supply at the propane tank e Do not touch any electrical switch or use any phone or radio in the vehicle e Open the main doors to ventilate the cabin area e Contact the nearest gas supplier or qualified service technician for repairs e Do not turn on the gas supply until the leak s has been repaired WARNING Do not install screens over the exhaust vent for any reason Screens will become restricted and cause unsafe furnace operation Accessories are being marketed for RV products which we do not recommend For your safety only factory authorized parts are to be used on your furnace WARNING The air returns are inside the top of the front storage box Do not fill front storage box so full that air returns are blocked To operate the furnace 1 STOP Read the safety information on the label in the front storage box of your trailer 2 The appliance is equipped with an ignition device which auto matically lights the burner Do not try to light the burner by hand 3
41. purple Scotch Brite pads for cleaning brushed stainless steel parts like the fenders water door and LP tank bracket Use pad dry and in the direction of existing brushed finish DO NOT touch or use pads on the aluminum surfaces Scotch Brite pads can be purchased at most auto parts and hardware stores 31 Cleaning continued Wheels and Bumper Use fine 000 steel wool for cleaning the chrome wheels and hubcaps and polished stainless bumper Use an automotive wax to protect the wheels and hubcaps after cleaning Stainless Countertops and Kitchen Surfaces For regular cleaning of the stainless steel in the kitchen use soap and water Periodically for deeper cleaning use an aerosol type stainless steel appliance cleaner Hint use very little Do not use the stainless appliance cleaner on the aluminum For heavy or burned on stains try Bon Ami cleaner on a damp rag Windows The front windows are made of acrylic Clean with mild soap and water and a soft cloth Glass cleaners may be used but you must make sure that the cleaner is acrylic safe Side windows are tempered glass so any glass cleaner may be used DO NOT get the glass cleaners on the aluminum as it may cause discoloration Curtains Curtains should be dry cleaned only Curtains are removed by unscrewing the end caps from the curtain tracks and sliding the curtain clips off the end When re installing the curtain end clips do not fully tighten them The curtain end clip
42. r tank Fill the tank with water and drain it Fill tank again and run the faucet for about 1 gallon of water If the water still has a slight RV anti freeze odor or taste Drain the tank again refill and run the faucet Sanitizing the fresh water tank If your water has a strange odor color or taste eDrain the fresh water tank fully eSanitize the tank by adding one 1 cup 8 oz of plain unscented chlorine bleach then filling the tank with fresh water eWhile filling run at least one quart of water out of the faucet eFill tank until water runs out of the vent tube eLet stand for 1 2 hour eDrain the tank by running the faucet and allowing the bleach water to go down the sink drain This will help clean out the gray water tank as well eRefill the freshwater tank with fresh water then 14 drain the tank again by removing the drain cap eRefill with fresh water eRun at least one gallon of water out of the faucet eAfter this treatment the water may have a slight chlorine taste and odor but that will go away with time and is not harmful eRemember to drain the gray water tank Calcium Lime Treatment If the water you use has a high calcium or lime content it may foul the tank sensors and add scale to the faucet At the end of the season add about two gallons of white vinegar to the fresh water tank fill the rest of the tank with water and let sit overnight Run the water through the faucet and into the gray water tank And let that
43. rage Lids The under counter storage lids can be removed for cleaning Open the lid fully Operate the release at the bottom of the hinge at A and pull outward on the bottom of the hinge To reinstall hook the hinge first at B then push the bottom of the hinge A inward until it locks The lids are not interchangeable Sink Water System If your Camp Inn has a water system you can operate the sink either from the onboard water tank or connected to city water Your trailer comes with an eight gallon fresh water tank an electric on demand water pump and an eight gallon gray drain water tank Drain Flush and Fill the freshwater tank before each use Water Tank Meter If your trailer has a water tank meter you can easily monitor the level of the fresh water and gray water tank Pushing the FRESH button will display the current level of the fresh water tank F full 2 3 1 3 or E empty This level is only approximate Pushing the WASTE button will display the current level of the gray water tank Pushing the BATTERY button will display the approximate level of the battery C charging G good F fair or L low Filling the fresh water tank Unlock and open the water access door on the side of the trailer Flip up the blue tab on the water fill cap Unscrew the cap The tank has a vent line that comes out on the underside of the trailer When water flows as a contin
44. railer tongue on the tow vehicle s hitch Proper balancing of the trailer is important to ensure smooth trailering Too little tongue weight will cause the trailer to sway or wander Too much tongue weight will push down on the rear of the tow vehicle and may overload the hitch or tow vehicle s rear axle Tongue weight should be between 140 lbs and 220 lbs The acceptable range for your tow vehicle may be different Tongue weight is easily adjusted by shifting the loading of gear and supplies within the trailer Loading gear in front of the trailer s axle will increase tongue weight The further forward you load it the more it increases the tongue weight Loading gear behind the axle will reduce the tongue weight Loading weight directly above the axle will have no effect on the tongue weight Tongue weight can be easily be determined by placing the tongue of the trailer on a scale and loading the trailer adjusting the load to give the desired result Make sure the trailer is level for accurate measurement Hitching Your Camp Inn trailer has a 2 ball type hitch First make sure that the hitch ball size on your towing vehicle matches the hitch size on your Camp Inn trailer Then proceed as follows 1 Remove the safety locking pin or lock from the locking lever Make sure the locking lever on the trailer tongue is in the unlocked or upright position straight up and down 3 By cranking the jack handle raise the tongue so it c
45. raise the tongue of the trailer You may want to attach a short hose to the drain valve to help direct the flow away from the camper or down a sewer drain NEVER use a gray water hose for filling the fresh water tank NEVER use the fresh water hose for draining the gray water tank In a campsite with sewer hook up you may leave the gray water drain hose installed at all times Remember to close the valve and reinstall the cap when you are finished draining the gray water tank During warmer weather you may want to add a small amount of RV holding tank enzymes or chemicals to control the odor Add the enzymes or chemicals by pouring them in the sink drain and flushing them down with some water These chemicals are available at all RV dealerships If the drain valve clogs due to particles in the wastewater you may unscrew the drain valve to clean it This will also drain the tank more quickly and completely Winterizing the water system Before freezing weather fully drain both the fresh water and gray water tanks Reinstall the drain caps Add at least two quarts of RV non toxic antifreeze to the freshwater tank Turn on the electric pump until antifreeze comes out of the faucet Run at least two cups of anti freeze into the sink drain to protect the trap and gray water tank Spray the sprayer and burp the side water outlet DE Winterizing the water system Before using a water system that has been winterized fully drain the fresh wate
46. re plugged in you will have 110V AC power to the three prong receptacles in the kitchen and cabin and the one for the air conditioner If you do not have 110V AC power at these receptacles try pressing the Reset button on the GFI kitchen receptacle If you still do not have AC power check the source outlet for power Try a different AC source outlet or a different circuit If the source outlet is improperly wired it may cause GFI tripping AC Fuse Breaker The AC Circuit Breaker is located next to the GFI outlet in the kitchen The button in the center will pop out when tripped Wait about 2 minutes then push the button to reset the breaker Battery Charging If your Camp Inn is a Special Classic or Ultra Model it has it s own on board battery and charger and your trailer has been wired for charging by the tow vehicle The length of time you can go between charging depends on how many of the lights you use and how long they are on The roof fan TV and other DC appliances will use your on board battery power If you only run one light at a time you should be able to run for 60 hours or more of lights on time If you are conservative using the roof fan only when you are sleeping and watching the TV sparingly you can go several days on a charge Heavier use will require more frequent recharging Solar Charging The optional solar input is located on the curb side near the rear of the trailer Attach the provided connector
47. s e Private Campgrounds e U Haul stores The tank mount bracket is sized to also fit a 20 Ib propane tank size on most BBQ grills In some situations you may want to use a 20 Ib tank e For cold weather when running the furnace for extended periods e Extended trips to remote areas e 20 lb tanks can be exchanged rather than refilling Keep in mind that exchanging is usually more expensive than refilling Checking Propane Tank Level To check the propane tank level with the LP Gas Meter 1 Run the stove or furnace for at least 5 minutes 2 While running stove or furnace Check Gas Meter 3 Read the scale based on the ambient temperature Green Plenty of fuel Yellow Fuel level low Red Empty or almost empty To check the level of the tank without a LP Gas Meter 1 Unhook the propane tank 2 On the collar look for the Tare Weight example TW 13 4 This is the weight of the empty tank 3 Weigh the tank of propane on a scale example 18 lbs 4 Subtract the measured weight from the Tare Weight Result is the weight of propane in the tank 18 13 4 4 6 lbs of propane 5 The small Camp Inn tank when full will hold about 9 10 lbs of propane example tank above is about 1 2 full 6 A 20 lb tank will only hold about 16 17 lbs of propane Propane tanks are filled only 80 85 of their rated capacity This allows a head space for generation of the gaseous form of propane 10 Under Counter Sto
48. s are supposed to be free to move Interior Moisture and Condensation Under normal use it is common for condensation to accumulate in the cabin overnight The condensation is more apparent during colder weather as it forms on the insides of windows and on aluminum trim Leaving the side windows or roof vent open slightly will help reduce the condensation In the morning you can wipe off any condensation with a towel In fair weather leaving the windows and sunroof open during the day or when traveling will help keep the inside dry and aired out Your Camp Inn has been designed and built to keep out rainwater Under normal circumstances very little if any water should leak into the cabin or kitchen areas Due to damaged worn or aged gaskets and seals or severe weather leaks may occur After any rainstorm or after driving in the rain you should inspect all areas of your trailer to look for signs of leaking Any water found should be dried up immediately You should inspect to determine if the source of the leak can be found It is your responsibility to caulk cracks or repair or replace gaskets to prevent further leaking 32 Wheel bearings Wheel bearings should be checked every 2000 miles to check for proper adjustment To check wheel bearing adjustment e Jack the trailer up so one wheel is off the ground e From the side grab the wheel front and rear e Push and pull the wheel side to side e You should get only slight moveme
49. s possible after traveling near a saltwater beach or on winter roads where salt has been used The salt will cause corrosion of the aluminum resulting in white spots and pitting on the aluminum surfaces Always test cleaning methods or chemicals on a hidden area and allow to dry fully before using on the rest of the trailer Interior Clean the interior of the trailer with mild soap and water using a soft sponge or rag Exterior Clean the exterior of the trailer with a mild soap and water and a sponge Using plain water rinse off as much of the dirt as possible before using the soap and sponge Use liberal amounts of water Start at the roof and work your way down Rinse off the soap suds before they have a chance to dry To preserve the original brushed finish only rub in the grain direction of the original brushed finish We recommend cleaning the aluminum regularly with Walbernize brand cleaner For heavy oxidization or stains use Bon Ami cleaner on a damp rag Rub very gently in the direction of the original brushed finish Use only the pressure of the weight of your hand Any more pressure when rubbing will cause scratching Randomize the rubbing stroke length so the edges of the cleaned area are feathered out Practice in a less visible area before doing a visible area Keep in mind Spot cleaning makes clean spots You may need to clean entire areas or the whole trailer to have a uniform appearance Fenders Use
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51. sing about 10 inches of the jack tube With a brush wipe a light coating of general purpose grease onto the jack tube Give special attention to areas showing wear Crank the jack handle to raise the wheel all the way Un hitch the trailer Wipe off grease on areas exposed when the trailer is sitting level this will minimize the dirt and grit getting into the grease The tongue jack should be lubricated annually 35 Storage As with any travel trailers the Camp Inn travel trailer should be stored in a cool dry place when not in use Proper storage methods will preserve the good looks and condition of your Camp Inn for many years When storing your Camp Inn for the winter or for extended periods of more than a week follow these procedures s Turn OFF the DC Power Disconnect Switch p 21 Recharge battery fully before storing for the winter or any extended period Recharge battery at a minimum once every 3 months during storage Drain the freshwater and gray water tanks see section on Kitchen Sink If you are storing it in an area where freezing temperatures are a possibility add RV non toxic anti freeze to the water system See Section on Winterizing the water system p 14 It is recommended that your Camp Inn should be stored in a building Leaving the windows and hatch open for a while will help dry out the cabin and kitchen areas A temporary shelter like those made by Shelter Logic are a good second
52. t the parking brake e If the brake does not grip sufficiently release the parking brake handle and twist the handle several turns e Re apply the parking brake and test again e Adjust the brake handle until the brakes hold If you accidentally drive with the parking brake applied and you smell hot brakes you may have damaged the brakes Release the parking brake and allow the brakes to cool before proceeding You should have the brakes inspected as soon as practical to make sure they are still working safely If you drive more than Y2 mile with the parking brake accidentally applied and they do not smell hot you should adjust the brakes If you drive less than 2 mile with the parking brake accidentally applied the brakes should not be damaged and probably don t need to be adjusted Check the parking brakes before using to make sure that they still grip sufficiently 34 Lubricating the Leveling Jacks Lower the jack until it touches the ground Using a Popsicle stick or small brush wipe a small amount of general purpose grease into the threads of the jack screw It is only necessary to add it to one side of the screw The grease will be distributed when the screw is turned Raise and lower jack Wipe off any globs of grease The leveling jacks should be lubricated annually Lubricating the Tongue Jack Hitch the trailer to the tow vehicle Rotate the jack to about 45 degrees Crank the jack handle to lower the wheel expo
53. t when burners are lit 2 Turn off burners and allow to stove to cool 3 Clean the stove with mild soap and water 4 Turn off the propane tank at the front of the trailer 5 Grasp the elbow at the right of the stove and slide the stove fully to the left under the cabinet 6 If the stove does not stay fully under the cabinet pull the stove out and reach under the cabinet Pull a little of the hose out where it goes into the cabinet base Try sliding the stove under the cabinet again 7 If you do not have a cooler fill the cooler storage area with other gear to prevent the stove sliding out During the first use the paint will burn off some of the burner and grate You may repaint it with a high temperature paint like barbecue grill paint or leave it unpainted Because the stove has high output burners it may be necessary to use a flame tamer or simmer ring to be able to simmer or limit heat Flame tamers and simmer rings are available at sporting goods stores cooking stores or online Refilling LP Liquefied Propane Tank The propane tank should be removed from the trailer for refilling Make sure the tank valve is shut off before unhooking When reconnecting the tank check for leaks with a soap and water solution on the joints The tank is equipped with an OPD Overfill Prevention Device Where to find propane refilling stations while on the road e Truck stops e Hardware Stores e RV Dealerships e Farmer Co Op
54. the X shaped knob To stop the vent cover part way open As the vent is opening grab the X shaped knob and hold it until the vent cover stops DO NOT grab the X shaped knob when the vent cover is CLOSING In case of power failure pull down on the X shaped knob and close manually by rotating knob Make sure the knob is pushed up and re engaged to restore automatic function 27 Raindrop Couch Bunk Bed The Raindrop Models have a bench that converts into a couch and a set of bunk beds Following are instructions on how to convert from one into another Bench Mode The frame is folded and placed on the floor as far forward as possible This creates a raised platform in the front of the cabin Both cushions may be placed on the frame to make a seating area If only one cushion is used it will lay flush with the mattress and will extend the length of the bed for taller people Converting Bench to Couch For more comfortable semi reclined seating 1 Move all the cushions out of the way 2 Lifting the frame pull the frame toward you until it can be dropped onto the notched blocks near the doors 3 Lift the backrest against the front wall 4 Put the solid cushion on the seat 5 Put the cushion with wings against the backrest 6 To convert back to a bench simply reverse the steps Converting Bench to Bunk Beds To make a set of bunk beds for smaller children The beds are about 54 long
55. the spare or buy your own it is recommended that you purchase an equivalent tire The spare tire stows in the curb side of the in floor storage It should be checked periodically to ensure that it remains at the correct inflation pressure ALWAYS pull the trailer entirely off of the roadway before changing a flat tire 43 4 4 500 550 500 550 560 Models 560 SUV Specifications Widen ay Body Length 8 8 10 10 Total Length 1111 1111 13 11 13 11 Body Width 5 5 5 5 Width Fenders 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Height 61 64 61 64 Interior Cabin Height 3 8 3 8 3 8 3 8 Bed Size 58 x 78 58 x 78 58 x 78 58 x 78 Weight Approx 850 1100 lb 900 1150 lb 1000 1300 1050 1350 lb lb Ride Height 11 14 11 14 Tire Pressure 28 32psi 28 32psi 28 32psi 28 32psi Weight varies depending on options Measured from ground to body side Ground clearance is about 4 less Electrical Troubleshooting Problem Solution Interior lights are Adjust dimmer dim Recharge battery All lights won t light Turn on DC Power Disconnect Switch Recharge battery Check fuses One light won t light Ultra xenon lights Check BOTH dimmer switch AND red white toggle switch Check bulb Replace Faulty switch fixture Replace Water pump doesn t work See sink section No power at 110V Is trailer plugged in to power will not turn on AC ou
56. tlets Press reset on GFI outlet Reset AC Breaker near GFI outlet No power at DC Turn on DC Power Disconnect Switch outlets Recharge battery Check fuses TV DVD Player Turn on TV Power Switch Check batteries in remote or use button on TV Check Fuses Furnace won t heat Turn thermostat Off then On Is propane tank filled Valve On Recharge battery Check fuse Battery won t charge See Charging Troubleshooting flow chart 44 CHARGER TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART Flag in voltage meter Make note of DC Plug in Shore Plug something in kitchen DC outlet voltage reading Power 110VAC into GFI to make puro you have Does voltage Does DC voltagel Gee 11 0VAC power rise YES reading rise Do you have power over 15 0V2 NO D Unplug Shore es oe Power 110VAC over 13 5V NO Have NO GES Replace Fuse 9 Press Reset CNO on GFI Outlet Soe gelee Be you nave power now O NO GES Check extension cord and supply outlet for power Batter i ad hai vis Check fuse on charger Battery working normally Is fuse good NO Replace Restart Battery Testing GES Battery is Restart Testing Fully charged to double check DE Use power ana reds Lis El amp MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE se t 8 50 S long trip over 4 000 miles v3 2 31 5 ow nun MA Check trailer ligh
57. to your solar panel for easy connection Position the panel in full sun for best results Move panel periodically to follow the sun as it moves across the sky The solar charge controller will handle up to 10 amps or 120 watts from your solar panels A 15 watt panel will trickle charge your battery A 60 80 watt panel will work for medium duty like lights and roof fan A 90 120 watt panel is recommended to run a CPAP machine or DC Refrigerator 20 DC Power Disconnect Switch Located on the right side of the right under counter storage compartment is the DC Power Disconnect Switch This switch disconnects all loads from the battery If you are storing your trailer or just want to make sure everything is OFF turn the DC Power Disconnect Switch to the OFF position In the OFF position the battery is still connected to the on board charger and the tow vehicle charging circuit Battery Meter If your trailer has a battery meter you can quickly check battery level Pushing the BATTERY button will display the approximate level of the battery C charging G good F fair or L low The F 2 3 1 3 E scale is for water tanks Charging from tow vehicle If your tow vehicle is properly wired for it you can recharge your trailer s battery any time the trailer s 7 prong electrical connector is connected to the tow vehicle and the tow vehicle s engine is running On Board Charger Below the right taillight there
58. try both switches Replacing Light Bulbs Standard Lights Remove the plastic lens on the light by squeezing it slightly Remove the lights by pushing in and rotating Replace with a bulb of the same number Xenon Lights Remove the three screws holding the lens Remove the lens carefully Pull the light bulb out Replace the bulb with the same size and type Use a clean cloth or paper towel to hold the new bulb when replacing Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers Oils on your hands will reduce the bulb life Tail Lights Using a small screwdriver gently pry the light module out of the black rubber trim ring Unplug the connector from the back of the light module Replace with a new light module Carefully push the light module back into the rubber trim ring The bulb inside the module can not be replaced Side Marker Lights Remove the screw holding the colored lens Push in and twist the bulb to remove Install a new bulb with the same number Replace lens LOCATION BULB SPECIFICATION Xenon Lights JC10XE 12 Xenon 10W G4 base 12V Classic RV Lights 1141 Trade Number 1141 Tail Light 6 Oval Module 6 1 2 L x 2 1 4 W Sealed Standard or LED Stop Turn Tail 3 prong plug connection Ultra Side Marker 57 Trade Number 57 Classic Side Marker 67 Trade Number 67 License Plate 67 Trade Number 67 18 DC Fuses The fuse block is located behind an access cover on the right side in the under count
59. ts X X X Check cabin amp kitchen lights X X X Drain Flush Fill freshwater tank X X X Test water pump X X X Check tire pressure X X X Check charging voltage X X X Lubricate locks amp hinges X X Lubricate hitch jack and leveling jacks X Test Adjust brakes X X 4 000 Adjust parking brake handle xX X 1 000 Inspect brakes remove drum 2 years repack wheel bearings at same time 12 000 Check wheel bearings X X 2 000 Repack wheel bearings w o brakes 50 000 Check tire tread wear X X Sterilize freshwater tank X X Load test battery at auto parts store X 2years Clean air conditioner filter and drain X Teardropping Tips We are sure you will enjoy using your Camp Inn teardrop and will find ways of making your travel experiences more enjoyable Here are a few tricks that we have found to get you started 1 46 To determine what is necessary to take with you put a piece of masking tape on every item When you use each item remove the tape After a few trips consider leaving home any item that still has the tape on it Bedding Y A twin size comforter and or blanket will fit well Anything larger tends to be too bulky to tuck in v Using a queen size fitted sheet and a full size flat sheet works well The full size flat sheet allows about a 10 overhang on both sides of the bed which can easily be tucked in If you choose to use a queen size flat sheet instead there will be about a 15 overhang on both s
60. uous stream out of the vent line the tank is full If you attempt to fill too quickly the water may overflow from the water fill before the tank is full You can not fill the freshwater tank directly from the city water quick connect 11 Switching ON the Water System The pump on the freshwater system is activated by a switch The switch is located near the AC and DC outlets in the kitchen The switch is lighted in the ON position If you will not be using the water for a while turn OFF the pump switch A slightly dripping faucet may drain the freshwater tank in only a couple hours Turning OFF the switch will prevent any dripping as well as prevent unnecessary pump cycling When the fresh water tank is empty the pump will continue to run even if the faucet is turned OFF Turn OFF the pump switch when the tank is empty Running the pump for a few minutes without water will not hurt the pump Extended running without water may overheat pump motor Do not store items in front of the switch during travel Items may accidentally activate the switch if items shift or bounce Troubleshooting Water System ERRGas Quick Connect If the water does not flow when you turn on the valve here is a checklist to help you troubleshoot Ol Is the pump switch ON illuminated O Is there water in the tank O Is the battery charged O Check Fuse Cleaning the sink trap The sink trap and drain are best kept clean through regu
61. uses a maintenance free type battery All it should need is regular recharging Typical battery life is 3 5 years Battery capacity will decrease with age Sink Drain Flush and Fill fresh water tank and check pump operation Check sink drain for clogs Drain gray water tank Hatch When new the hatch hinge may slide from side to side If the hatch binds when almost closed open hatch about half way and then tap it sideways to center it Make sure the area between the side gaskets and the body is kept free of dirt leaf litter and debris This may cause water to back up and leak past the gasket Closely inspect the area near the hinge Air Conditioner The air conditioner has a drain pain for condensation and rainwater The drain comes out the bottom of the trailer Once a year you should flush out the drain by running water into the roof vent and watching for it to drain out the bottom Inside the cabinet below the air conditioner there is a section of clear tube where you can inspect for water flow and possible clogs As the outside temperature increases an air conditioner will decrease in efficiency Direct sunlight will also increase the load on the air conditioner At higher temperatures and in full sunlight the air 30 conditioner may stop cooling If this happens move the trailer into shade or add a canopy over the trailer until the temperature drops or the sun goes down Cleaning Always wash your trailer as soon a
62. y without binding If you feel resistance do not force the hatch closed Check for items that are too tall and may be hitting the hatch ribs or prop rod Check that the prop rod is sliding along the groove properly When new the hinge may slide from side to side If the hatch binds when almost closed open hatch at least half way and then tap it sideways to center the hatch Close the hatch fully and rotate the handle horizontally extending the locking bars latching the hatch Without rotating the handle tug on the handle to ensure that both sides of the hatch are properly latched Hatch should be locked during travel Table The kitchen table is easily set up at the campsite or roadside stop Fully read through this step by whil pul ulli In step procedure before attempting Pi ott e to set the table up for the first time vertica 1 Before removing the table from f the stowed position Pull leg as and while pulling pivot leg to the vertical position 2 In the vertical position make sure leg snaps down into the stops 3 Remove the folded table from the countertop and rotate it so the leg is pointing down and the hinge end is lined up with the trailer hinge 4 Pull the latch lever back and slide the hinge halves together 5 Rotate the brace on the bottom of the table so it is at right angle to the table 6 Open the tabletop 7 Level the table by pushing the button on the leg and moving lower leg secti

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