Nucamp TAB 400 Manuale utente

2021 OWNER’S MANUAL

TAB 400 | TAB 400 Solo

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WARNING

This User Manual contains important safety information and features

for the safe operation of this vehicle. Before loading or towing this

trailer, you must read this User Manual. Failure to comply could result

in serious injury or death.

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the TAB 400 Teardrop Travel Trailer. We are excited to be able to contribute

to your enjoyment of recreation wherever you may go. You have joined an elite group of people,

and as you begin making great memories using your nuCamp trailer we wish you many exciting and

adventurous days of camping. To ensure maximum enjoyment, full understanding of your camper and

how it operates, please discuss questions or concerns with your dealer before using your camper for

the rst time.

BEGINNING YOUR JOURNEY

Please have a comfortable seat in your newly purchased camper and take some time to review this

owner’s manual. Because we are continuously innovating products and improving the technical

functions of our campers, even experienced nuCamp customers will nd new and exciting information

about the products and components included in this camper.

Pay very close attention to the boxed safety warnings, labeled “DANGER”, “WARNING”, “CAUTION”

and “NOTICE”, throughout this manual and on your camper. These labels contain vital information

pertaining to your safety and well-being. Lives depend on your understanding of this information to

ensure proper reactions to safety hazards arising from critical situations.

Please review the separate instruction manuals for the appliances, special equipment and accessories

included in the owner packet supplied by nuCamp. These instruction manuals also include important

warranty registration information and procedures that you must follow to register products installed

on your camper. Please refer to the item-specic manuals for warnings and safety features of each

individual component and accessories.

OUR MISSION

At nuCamp we are rstly a group of men and women that care deeply for one another, honor one

another, are transparent, build relationships to change people’s lives, esteem one another higher than

our own selves and thus live out servant leadership.

Secondly, we strive to build and distribute product that is innovative, high-quality and superb in

function, reecting integrity and honesty.

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DISCLAIMERS

This Manual. All information, illustrations, and specications contained in this manual are based on the

latest product information available at the time of publication approval. If new materials and production

techniques are developed that can improve the quality of its product, or material substitutions are

necessary due to availability, nuCamp reserves the right to make such changes. nuCamp further

reserves the right to make changes to the equipment, form, technical system or layout of each camper

as it sees t to be innovative and benecial. Therefore, no legal claims may be led against nuCamp

based on the contents of this manual. nuCamp is not responsible for the observance or nonobservance

of this instruction manual. Any given specications may be subject to change without notice. Recorded

tongue weights, overall weights, fuel, liquid capacities and dimensions may also be approximate.

Procedures. All operating procedures in this manual are designed as typical under normal conditions.

Safe operation and use of any nuCamp products is the sole responsibility of the owner. nuCamp will not

be liable for any injury or loss sustained from the observance or non-observance of any procedures or

safety warnings supplied in this manual or in any third-party manuals or guides supplied within the unit.

External Websites. Regarding third-party websites listed or referred to at any place in this manual,

nuCamp provides this information “as is” for consumer ease of use and troubleshooting. No liability

whatsoever shall be assumed by nuCamp in connection with these websites, be it information, external

links, third-party links, errors, omissions, inaccuracies or any other content on the websites. These

websites are for use strictly at your own risk. Most of the information is meant to be of a general nature

and may not pertain to your circumstances. nuCamp has no control over third-party vendors and

supplier websites and therefore will assume no responsibility for any type of loss or injury sustained

from its actions, omissions or negligence. It is not considered legal advice.

Endorsements. Any commercial products, processes or services by trade name, trademark, or other

manufacturer referenced within third-party internet links does not imply in any way endorsement or

recommendation of nuCamp. Furthermore, nuCamp does not have control over any information found

at third-party links, assumes no responsibility over availability or content of third-party sites and cannot

offer warranties, guarantee or endorse any products, service or information offered by such links.

Optional Items. Optional items may be available on some or all oorplans and models. Additionally,

some optional items can only be included during the manufacturing phase and cannot be added later

to the trailer. The inclusion of optional items reference or information in this manual does not imply or

suggest the availability, application suitability, or inclusion for any specic unit.

All information of any type, including extracts, in this manual are strictly forbidden to be reproduced,

copied or translated in any shape or form without the explicit approval of nuCamp. Any attempt to do

so may result in legal action and prosecution. All rights are reserved.

INTRODUCTION

Disclaimers.............................................2

INTRODUCTION

Welcome ................................................3

Beginning Your Journey ........................3

Our Mission............................................3

FOREWORD

About This Manual .................................5

GETTING STARTED

Dealer Responsibility.............................6

Owner Responsibility..........................6-7

Owner Packet .........................................7

Warranty Registration............................7

Component Registrations......................7

Fire Safety Plan ......................................7

Emergencies....................................... 8-9

GENERAL SAFETY

Safety Certications.............................10

Safety Messages ..................................10

Fire Safety .......................................10-11

Fire Extinguisher..................................11

Emergency Exit Window ................. 11-12

Smoke Alarm........................................12

Carbon Monoxide ...........................12-13

CO & LP Gas Alarm ...............................13

TOWING & LEVELING

Speed ...................................................14

Rig Dynamics .......................................14

Driving Practices .............................14-15

Tow Vehicle...........................................15

Hitch & Coupler...............................15-16

Safety Chains........................................16

Breakaway Switch.................................16

Connector Plug ....................................17

Towing Hookup ....................................17

Basic Tire Safety ...................................18

Tire Maintenance............................ 18-20

Spare Tire ....................................... 20-21

Tire Information ..............................21-23

Lug Nuts...............................................23

Weight Denitions ......................... 23-24

Load Distribution .................................24

Carrying Cargo............................... 24-25

Steps To Determine Correct Loads . 26-27

Leveling................................................27

Stabilizing & Setup..........................27-28

Axle & Brake System ............................28

HEATING & COOLING

Alde® Heating System .........................29

Alde® Flow............................................29

Air Conditioning.............................30-31

Fan Ventilation .....................................31

PLUMBING

Water System Information & Safety ....32

Monitor Screen.....................................33

Fresh Water Tank..................................33

Water Pump .........................................34

Shower ...........................................34-35

Exterior Wash Station...........................35

Hot Water & Mixing Valve ....................35

Waste Water Tanks ...............................36

Toilet.....................................................36

Winterizing/De-winterizing .................37

PROPANE GAS

LP Safety...............................................38

Filling LP Tanks.....................................39

Propane Regulator .............................. 40

Propane System Maintenance ........... 40

Propane Usage.................................... 40

ELECTRICAL

Electrical Safety & Information ............41

120V AC Shore Power...........................41

12V DC System.....................................42

Battery(S) ............................................42

Battery Disconnect Switch ...................43

Power Distribution Center ...................43

Converter..............................................43

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ......... 44

Receptacles ......................................... 44

Inverter................................................ 44

nuCamp Control Panel(s).................... 44

Safety Lights.........................................45

Interior Lights.......................................45

Entertainment System .........................45

Cable Satellite Connection ..................45

KITCHEN APPLIANCES

Range/Cooktop ................................... 46

Microwave Oven...................................47

Refrigerator/Freezer.............................47

EQUIPMENT & HARDWARE

Dinette/Bed Conversion...................... 48

Storage Tongue Box ............................ 48

INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT

Prolonged Occupancy..........................49

Air Quality ............................................49

Condensation................................. 49-50

Mold.....................................................50

Outgassing...........................................51

Chemical Sensitivity.............................51

Formaldehyde......................................51

Pets.......................................................51

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning Care................................. 52-54

Storage Preparation.............................54

Camping Season Preparation ..............55

Maintenance Schedule ........................56

Maintenance Record ............................57

TROUBLESHOOTING

Alde® System .......................................58

Plumbing System.................................58

Electrical System ..................................59

Propane Gas System ............................59

SERVICE & WARRANTY

nuCamp Warranty Information......60-63

Replacement Parts...............................63

Aftermarket Alterations........................63

Dealer Service Center.......................... 64

nuCamp Service Center ...................... 64

Contacting Us...................................... 64

REPORTING SAFETY

DEFECTS........................................65

GLOSSARY...................................66

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

The Operator’s Manual for your new travel trailer is designed to answer the most frequently asked

questions regarding the operation, function, and care of the many systems that make modern camping

a pleasure.

For more complete instructions regarding safety, maintenance and operation of the items included in

your camper, carefully read the booklets supplied by the component manufacturers. All information

contained in this manual may not relate to your specic model; however, booklets supplied by the

component manufacturers and included in your owner’s packet will provide any additional information

needed. You are responsible for the reading, understanding and following the instructions pertaining to

the tow vehicle as well as the instructions in this manual.

All information in this handbook should be considered a permanent part of the trailer and should be

transferred to the new owners if the trailer is ever sold.

This manual may have occasional tips to enhance your experience of the recreational and camping

lifestyle. While this may be helpful, this manual is not designed as a camping guide but rather as a

guide in how to operate your trailer for maximum enjoyment.

This manual does not in any way create a warranty, whether express or implied. The information in this

manual is not meant in any way to supplement, modify, or change the terms and conditions of your

trailer’s warranty, or any warranties offered on any component by its manufacturer.

At nuCamp we actively work to provide improved and better information about the use of our

products. If you have helpful information that you think may benet fellow nuCamp product owners,

you may submit it via e-mail to customerservice@nucamprv.com with a subject of “Owner’s Manual”

and your submission will be considered for the next update.

FOREWORD

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

When you purchase your camper, nuCamp expects the following of the dealer:

1. Perform a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI). The inspection must include the testing of all systems

and components installed in your new camper. Your camper must pass the PDI test before it

is eligible to be sold to you. nuCamp does not control dealer actions and is not responsible for

an incomplete PDI.

2. Give you a complete tour of your camper’s appliances and features and teach you how to

operate each of the systems.

3. Prepare your camper for your rst camping trip with all equipment in running order and ready to

be used.

4. Provide you, the owner, access to this Owner’s Manual.

5. Provide and explain to you the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty, Three Year Limited Structure

Warranty and the Warranty Claim Procedure.

6. Register your One Year Limited Warranty online at www.nucamprv.com. You should receive a

conrmation email when the warranty has been activated.

7. Provide you with two sets of keys and all remotes needed to operate select appliances and

components in your camper.

8. Provide you with the complete Owner Package which has all component user manuals and other

complimentary items from nuCamp. This is located within the trailer when shipped from nuCamp.

9. Assist you in locating model and serial numbers of each installed component and walk you

through activating the manufacturer warranties.

10. Discuss and plan with you what to do in case of service needed on your camper, whether local or

abroad. This includes repairs not under warranty.

11. Service the full nuCamp lineup. Please note: A nuCamp dealer that does not sell truck campers

is not required, nor expected to, perform work on said product. Furthermore, should a nuCamp

dealer be booked with service work for a considerable amount of time, the only event where the

nuCamp dealer is required to accommodate repair work immediately would be when the

owner is traveling and away from home.

OWNER RESPONSIBILITY

Before, during and after the purchasing process of your new camper, nuCamp expects the following of

you, the owner:

1. You fully inspected the entire camper for any kind of defects and have found it acceptable, clean,

and completely free of damage.

2. You acquired access to this Owner’s Manual.

3. You were shown how to operate each feature and function of your new camper and are fully

aware of the maintenance schedule required to keep your camper in excellent operating order.

4. You have agreed to be responsible to properly maintain your new purchase and perform any

needed service in a timely manner.

5. You have read and understood all safety messages in various locations on the camper and

in this manual. You have agreed that nuCamp is not liable for any warranty coverage

or compensation for injury or loss sustained through the disregarding of safety messages,

regardless of your awareness. You are fully responsible.

6. With dealer assistance, you have registered all warranties of installed components. To avoid loss

of coverage it is crucial that you activate each warranty registration in the prescribed time limit.

7. You had a chance to review, read and fully understand the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty,

Three Year Limited Structure Warranty and the Warranty Claim Procedure.

8. You received a copy of One Year Limited Warranty before your purchase was completed. You

read and agreed by written signature to the terms and conditions contained therein.

9. You had any and all questions answered by the dealer.

10. You have responsibly protected yourself and others by acquiring insurance coverage on your

camper. Consult your insurance agent for appropriate coverage before leaving the dealership

with your new camper.

OWNER’S PACKET

An owner’s packet is included in every camper manufactured by nuCamp. This packet includes all your

component user manuals and warranty cards. The Packet and its contents (except for complimentary

items from nuCamp) should be considered a working part of the camper equipment and must be

passed to new owners at any sale.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

For the best warranty service please be sure that your warranty registration has been submitted to the

Warranty Department at nuCamp. While nuCamp expects your dealer to submit the registration, it will

ultimately be in your best interest to conrm that the warranty registration request has happened. If

you have not received conrmation of the completed warranty registration form, please contact the

nuCamp Warranty Department by phone at 844-823-9112 or email at warranty@nucamprv.com and

request conrmation. Have your camper’s Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) available when you

COMPONENT REGISTRATIONS

Most installed appliances, features and components included with your camper will have a warranty of

some type and some may be eligible for coverage under the nuCamp One Year Limited Warranty. Refer

to the included user manuals in your owner’s packet for any information the supplier has listed.

FIRE SAFETY PLAN

In case of re or weather emergencies, it is vital to have a Safety Plan developed for all occupants. The

plan should be rehearsed and frequently practiced. Review the safety warnings in the General Safety

portion of this manual for details. Pay attention to door and emergency exit window locations, re

safety and how to operate safety equipment in your camper.

Educate all occupants on the following:

1. The meaning of each alarm equipped in the camper.

2. The designated outside meeting place a safe distance away from the camper where everyone

gathers in an emergency. This should be chosen at each stop after parking your camper.

3. The instructions for using the emergency exits. Practice nding the exit blindfolded. In case of a

real re, smoke may obstruct your vision.

4. The safety procedure in the event of a re, smoke or gas: stay low to the oor, avoid breathing in

the fumes and exit immediately.

5. The safety procedure in the event clothing catches re: Stop, Drop and Roll. STOP, don’t run,

DROP to the ground, and ROLL back and forth until the re is extinguished. Use your hands

to shield your face from the re. Running will only increase a re.

6. The location of emergency phone numbers and the conditions under which emergency services

should be called

7. The contact information for a friend or relative who will serve as an emergency contact. Make

this information available to all your family members.

Consult your local re department for assistance in compiling a comprehensive Safety Plan for your

specic camper.

GETTING STARTED

EMERGENCIES

Emergency Preparation. Keep an emergency rst aid kit in your camper. A separate kit with essential

tools and supplies should also be compiled. These may come in handy in some emergencies as well as

for any type of troubleshooting that may arise. The tools suitable for your needs may depend largely on

how much boondocking or cold weather camping you do. Boondock camping may take you far away

from the nearest service station and so be prepared to do some of your own maintenance. A common

list of items needed for emergencies, troubleshooting and maintenance is as follows:

Adjustable Wrench High Visibility Cones Socket/Ratchet Set

Allen Wrenches Ice Scraper Tape Measure

Car Jack (2-ton) Jumper Cables Thread Seal Tape

Cordless Drill Leather Gloves Tie Down Straps

Drill Bits & Tips Level Tire Pressure Gauge

Duct Tape Lug Wrench Tire Repair Kit

Emergency Blankets Multi-Bit Screwdriver Tow Rope (5-ton capacity)

Extra Batteries Multimeter Traction Aid (Sand)

Extra Fuses Pliers Utility Knife

Flashlight Raincoat Wheel Chocks

Hammer Road Flares Wire Cutters

Hand Cleaner Shop Rags Zip Ties

Weather Emergencies. When it comes to recreational activities, weather can be the number one factor

affecting your enjoyment of the great outdoors. Be prepared for any type of weather emergencies

when traveling with your camper. The following may be helpful in addressing such emergencies:

• Develop a disaster plan for all occupants. Everyone should know what to do in severe weather.

Different types of weather will call for different responses so be familiar with each.

• Know if the campground has a designated shelter area in case of severe weather. When you

arrive at a campground, ask management what to do in case of weather emergency and where

the designated shelter area is located. If the campground is unstaffed, there are probably

no weather emergency provisions made for that campground. Be prepared with your

own emergency weather plan.

• Find a local radio or TV station that broadcasts weather. In case of power loss, keep an

emergency grade battery-operated radio with extra batteries available.

• Invest in a weather radio. A weather radio will give you access to 24-hour VHF weather

broadcasts from the US National Weather Service.

• Research and educate yourself on weather safety. Visit the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration website at www.noaa.gov to learn more.

Roadside Emergencies. Roadside emergencies can occur at any given time while traveling. The

following guidelines will help you resume travel faster in the case of a roadside emergency:

1. To obtain service, locate your nearest authorized nuCamp dealer using our “Find a Dealer”

feature on the website at www.nucamprv.com.

2. If you cannot nd an authorized dealer in close proximity to your location, you may try:

• Searching online for a service center near you.

• Asking campground staff for service centers nearby.

• Acquiring a local Yellow Pages phone book and check for RV service centers.

• Contacting the dealer you bought your trailer from.

• Contacting nuCamp Customer Service.

3. Upon locating a Service Center have the camper repaired. Unless you are still in the warranty

period of your camper you will be responsible for repair costs. If you believe you qualify for

warranty coverage, please have the repair center contact the nuCamp Warranty Department by

phone at 8 44 - 823 -9112 or email at warranty@nucamprv.com for pre-approval of repair coverage.

4. If you have an emergency repair on a weekend, after business hours or on a holiday when

nuCamp Warranty Department personnel are not available, take the initial steps and nd

your nearest dealer. Should the situation be dire in nature, where it materially affects your

ability to camp or operate your camper, please have it repaired and then contact the Warranty

Department during normal business hours to acquire coverage approval. (Note: nuCamp

does not guarantee any repairs are eligible for warranty coverage until approval is given through

the Warranty Department.)

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GENERAL SAFETY

SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

All nuCamp campers have been designed to conform with, or exceed,

the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 standard, American

National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1192 standards, Canadian Standards

Association (CSA) Z-240 standard (for Canadian units), and ap¬plicable

federal motor vehicle standards. These standards establish the

requirements for electrical, plumb¬ing, fuel systems and equipment, re

and life safety provisions and other requirements for quality and safety.

The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and the Canadian

Rec¬reational Vehicle Industry Association (CRVIA) routinely check

nuCamp product lines to ensure compliance with the above agencies and

organizations. RVIA considers nuCamp an active member in good standing

and compliance. At nuCamp our design team and Quality Standards

department take all RVIA standards into consideration when designing

new models and camper upgrades to ensure consumer safety.

SAFETY MESSAGES

Throughout your travel trailer you will nd many labels and data plates to

aid you in efcient, safe operation and servicing instructions. Tour your

trailer to read and understand these messages before operating for the

rst time. If any label or data plate has been removed, damaged, defaced

or painted over, replace it immediately. Following is a description of the

meaning of each different type of label conveying a safety message:

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Recognize this symbol as an alert to important safety information

or a hazardous situation that can cause property damage, minor

or serious injury and in extreme cases, death to you or others.

Always read instructions included with this symbol.

FIRE SAFETY

These common causes are related to re safety hazards and should be

avoided at all costs:

• Smoking in bed

• Leaving children unattended

• Using ammable cleaning uids

• Leaving food unattended while cooking or baking

• Having faulty wiring

• Using damaged electrical devices

• Having propane or gasoline fuel leaks

• Being careless

In a re emergency:

• Evacuate the camper immediately. Safe escape is the most

  importantpartofareemergency.

• Execute the Fire Safety Plan you developed. Refer to the GETTING

STARTED section of this manual.

• Understand the type of re you are dealing with. Using water in a

grease re may spread the re while using water for an electrical re

may result in electrocution.

• Call 911 from a safe distance away, regardless of the re size.

A potentially hazardous situation that

can result in moderate injury and/or

property damage.

CAUTION

A potentially hazardous situation that

can result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

WARNING

A potentially hazardous situation that,

if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

DANGER

Attention is called to the observation

of a specic procedure to maintain a

specic condition.

NOTICE

The note symbol is to give you extra

information or a tip on the subject

presented.

SAFETY LABEL DESCRIPTIONS

Cultivate these safety habits in recreation to minimize re safety

hazards:

• Teach all occupants Fire Safety Practices. Consult your

local Fire Department and the NFPA (www.nfpa.org) for

more information.

• DO NOT leave a burning re of any kind unattended.

• Supervise children at all times around campres, grills and stove-

tops where there is open ame.

• Maintain a minimum three-foot area around campres, grills, and

tents are free of dry grass, leaves, pine needles, wood, bushes,

trees, or combustible materials.

• Be ready in advance to quickly and completely extinguish any type

of re at all times.

• Teach everyone how to use the P.A.S.S. method with a re extinguisher.

• DO NOT store ammable materials in closed areas or by a heat source

• When refueling motor vehicles rst turn off all pilot lights and

appliances in your camper.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER

A re extinguisher is located on or near the door of your camper. Read all

user instructions on the re extinguisher in its user manual, found in your

Owners Packet. The extinguisher is designed for Class B (ammable liquid,

oil, or grease) and Class C (energized electrical) res as these are the most

common in recreational vehicles.

After all occupants are evacuated from the camper and before you use the

extinguisher in a re emergency, determine the cause and severity of the re.

• If the re is large or fueled by an oil product or other ammable

liquid, stay clear of the camper and let the re department handle it.

• If the re is very small and can be managed, use the re

extinguisher.

• Keep your back to the door so you can evacuate quickly if the re

gets out of hand or the room is too full of smoke.

• Remember that any oxygen supplied to a re may further fuel it.

When operating a re extinguisher, remember the acronym P.A.S.S.

P-ull the pin. Point the nozzle away from you.

A-im the nozzle at the base of the re.

S-queeze the lever gently and slowly.

S-weep the nozzle from side to side to extinguish the re.

EMERGENCY EXIT

The Emergency Exit Window in all nuCamp campers is recognized by the

“EXIT” label and its red handles. This exit serves as a secondary means of

escape if the main entry/exit door gets blocked during an emergency. The

EXIT window is made of the same acrylic material and operates the same

as all other windows in the camper.

Practice the following:

• Teach all occupants how to operate the EXIT window before

an emergency.

• In the Family Safety Plan decide in what order occupants will exit

the camper in an emergency.

While many things can be construed as

safety related, the most important is your

common sense. If you are careless with

matches, cigarettes, ammable material,

or any other hazardous material, we can

only hope you realize that potential for

accidents is greatly increased.

COMMON SENSE

Various safety and information labels

are attached to surfaces both inside

and outside your RV. These labels are

permanent and should not be removed

or relocated for any reason.

WARNING LABELS

GENERAL NOTES

Replace the re extinguisher

immediately after using it. Contact the

local re department for instructions on

disposing of your used, non-rellable,

dry chemical re extinguisher.

WARNING

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• When parking the camper, check that the EXIT window is not

blocked by obstacles such as branches or trees. Have solid, level

ground below and outside the window with a clear path of escape.

• Have a blanket or heavy coat ready to serve as a cushion on the

window frame.

• The last person to exit must be prepared to assist those going rst.

• Open and close the Emergency Exit Window on each trip to keep

the window from potentially sticking to the seal.

• Lock the Emergency Exit window while traveling or moving the trailer.

SMOKE ALARM

Your camper is equipped with a smoke alarm. The alarm will only sound

when smoke reaches it. Read the user manual for the smoke alarm to nd

all needed information regarding its operation.

Important Information:

• The alarm is powered by a standard 9-volt battery. When the

battery is connected a red LED light will blink.

• When the alarm is activated by smoke, it will beep repeatedly, and

the LED light will ash rapidly.

• Never disable the alarm for nuisance sake or false alarms. This

could be fatal if you forget to turn it back on. Ventilate the cabin

with fresh air instead.

• Test your smoke alarm with these steps:

1. Press and hold the test button until alarm sounds.

2. Alarm will beep about four times.

3. If there is no sound replace the alarm or supply a new battery.

• The smoke alarm is designed to give you advance notice to the

presence of smoke which may lead to open ames.

• If the alarm sounds, evacuate the camper immediately and call 911.

• Replace the alarm when it reaches its expiration date.

CARBON MONOXIDE

Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas is a poisonous gas that is colorless, odorless

and tasteless. It is incompletely burned fuel often from propane

appliances, diesel or gas exhausts. In campers, it is often from propane

powered appliances or exhausts blowing into windows from vehicles or

generators. Even low concentrations can be dangerous to your health and

life. Make sure all occupants understand and can recognize the symptoms

of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Symptoms:

Dizziness Vomiting

Drowsiness Shortness of breath

Weakness Confusion

Runny nose Blurred vision

Sore or watery eyes Unconsciousness

Dull headache Brain damage

Nausea Death

Test smoke alarm for proper function

after camper has been taken out of

storage, once per week and before each

trip. If the smoke alarm does not test

properly, replace it immediately.

WARNING

Never use open ame to test the smoke

alarm. This can set the smoke alarm and

your camper on re.

WARNING

In most cases of CO poisoning, individuals becomes aware they are not

feeling well but become so disoriented they aren’t able to save themselves

by getting to fresh air or calling for help. This is especially dangerous for

people who are sleeping or intoxicated. Pets, babies and small children are

usually the rst affected by CO poisoning.

It is very important to have exhaust fans running and an air inlet such

as a window open when operating fuel burning appliances.

CO & LP GAS ALARM

Your camper is equipped with a CO/Propane Leak alarm near the oor

that will sound when Carbon Monoxide reaches dangerous levels or if a

propane leak occurs.

If alarm signal sounds:

1. Move to fresh air immediately. Evacuate all persons from the

camper, leaving doors and windows open and execute your Safety

Plan. Do not silence the alarm. If possible, shut off gas supply at the

source and turn off all gas appliances.

2. Call Emergency Services. Do not re-enter the camper until

Emergency Service responders have arrived, the camper has been

aired out and your alarm returns to normal condition.

3. If the alarm re-activates after 24 hours, it may be evidence of a

propane leak or appliance malfunction. Repeat steps 1 and 2 and

then have a qualied technician investigate. If equipment needs

serviced, do so immediately. If a technician is not available, contact

the nearest re department for assistance.

How to test alarm for proper operation: (Unit must be powered on for

at least three minutes before testing)

1. Press the “TEST” button until the alarm sounds.

2. All LEDs will light up and alarm will sound twice.

3. The LED ashes red and returns to normal operation displaying a

ashing green LED every 8 seconds.

4. If alarm does not sound or light up, you may need to have a service

technician examine and/or repair it.

Important Information:

• The alarm is powered by the 12V DC system. Disconnect the battery

when not using the camper to keep the battery from being drained.

• The alarm will need to be replaced after 7 years.

• Read the user manual for the alarm found in your owner’s packet for

complete safety instructions and troubleshooting and incorporate

useful practices listed therein into your Safety Plan.

• The alarm sensor may detect other vapors such as gasoline,

acetone, alcohol, butane and other fumes that can be found in

perfumes, alcoholic beverages, adhesives, kerosene, cleaning

agents and aerosol cans.

• Read all safety related messages in the propane gas section of this

manual. [See Page 38]

If the CO alarm sounds GET OUT of the

camper immediately to fresh air. Open

doors and windows and turn on fans to

air out the camper. Determine the cause

of the CO before reoccupying the camper.

WARNING

Test carbon monoxide alarm for proper

function after camper has been taken out

of storage, once per week and before each

trip. If the CO alarm malfunctions or does

not test properly, replace it immediately.

WARNING

Do not use open ame such as a cigarette

lighter to test the CO/Propane gas alarm.

Sensors may damage and alarm may

catch re.

WARNING

If a tow vehicle or generator is running

near your camper, CO emissions can

potentially lter through the air system

into your camper.

WARNING

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TOWING & LEVELING

SPEED

In ideal road conditions, the maximum recommended speed for safely

towing a trailer is 60 mph. Your trailer is more likely to sway under higher

speeds, thus increasing the possibility for loss of control. Your tires can

also overheat, increasing the possibility of a blowout.

RIG DYNAMICS

When towing a trailer, you will encounter:

• Increased Turning Radius. This means you must make wider turns

to keep from hitting curbs, vehicles, and any-thing else on your

inside corner.

• Increased Stopping Distances. To compensate for increased

stopping distances, while following another vehicle on the highway,

stay one rig length away from the vehicle in front of you for every

10 mph of your speed.

• Different Vehicle Handling Dynamics. Your trailer will be more

sensitive to steering in windy conditions. Larger vehicles passing will

have a greater effect on the control and handling of the vehicle.

• Slower Acceleration. You will need a longer distance to pass, due to

slower acceleration and increased length.

DRIVING PRACTICES

Safe driving practices and habits:

• Slippery conditions. Slippery road surfaces will be more dangerous

when driving a vehicle with a trailer, compared to driving without

a trailer.

• Rainy Weather. While rain may seem harmless, the dangers of

hydroplaning increase if you do not reduce your speed. Turn

on your emergency ashing lights to help others on the road to see

you better, especially in heavy rain where visibility is reduced.

• Black Ice. In rainy weather when temperatures drop to 32° or lower,

black ice is possible and will show up on bridges rst. Reduce your

speed to reduce the risk of losing control.

• Trailer Sway. This is caused by excessive steering, wind gusts,

roadway edges, the trailer’s reaction to the force created by passing

trucks and buses, or improper loading of cargo in the trailer—a

frequent problem. When encountering trailer sway under high

speeds, back off the accelerator and “ride it out” by steering

as little as possible to stay on the road. Use small “trim-like”

steering adjustments. Do not attempt to quickly steer out of the

sway. This is dangerous and can result in loss of control. If your

vehicle is equipped with a hand control of the electric trailer brakes,

gently apply the trailer brakes alone to straighten out any sway. This

works because it puts pressure between tow vehicle and trailer

where the sway is happening.

• Check rearview mirrors every 2-3 seconds to observe trailer

behavior and accompanying trafc.

• Always check your rearview mirrors before changing lanes and

always use turn signals.

Excessive speed could result in tire

overheating and blowout. Do not exceed

60 MPH in normal road conditions.

CAUTION

• Use a lower gear when driving down steep or long grades. The

engine and transmission should not serve as a brake but rather to

maintain a lower speed. Use brakes to gently reduce speed then

rely on your engine to maintain the speed. Do not ride your brakes,

as they may overheat and become ineffective.

• Always be aware of your trailer height, especially when approaching

bridges, roofed areas and trees. It is helpful to know your exact

clearance height and check the height dimension on each bridge

before passing underneath.

• Obey all trafc rules. They are for your safety.

• Wear your seatbelt.

• Be alert and courteous to fellow drivers.

• Look out for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.

• Always use your running lights to increase your visibility to other trafc

• Never drive under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or any kind of

medication that will affect your reexes, comprehension and alertness.

• Never drive when you are tired. If you begin to ght sleep, switch

drivers or, if you are alone, nd a place to sleep until you are

rested enough to go on. It is more important to arrive safe than

on time.

• Never use cruise control on wet, icy roads, winding roads or when

traversing mountainous territory.

• Be aware of your travel trailer’s departure angle when entering

or exiting driveways, parking lots, campgrounds or any other terrain

where you must cross a ramp angle. Refer to the nuCamp

website for specications on your trailer.

TOW VEHICLE

Using a tow vehicle with under-rated towing and loading capacities to

tow a trailer can cause serious stability problems. Additionally, the strain

put on the engine, structural frame and drivetrain of the vehicle may lead

to serious maintenance problems. The maximum towing and payload

capacities of your towing vehicle must never be exceeded. Refer to your

tow vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for the towing capacity of your tow vehicle,

in terms of maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), maximum Gross

Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and Payload Capacity.

HITCH & COUPLER

For safety, it is extremely important for a trailer to be securely coupled to

the trailer hitch. Before you tow your trailer conrm that:

• The hitch on your tow vehicle is proper for your trailer with the

correct towing and load capacity.

• The ball on your hitch is the correct size and is not worn down,

corroded or cracked. Replace if needed. The ball size required for

your trailer, typically 2" or 2 5/16", is specied on a label attached to

the tongue coupler.

• The ball is fastened tightly to the hitch.

Excessive speed in hazardous road

conditions could result in loss of control,

serious injury or death. Slow down in

hazardous road conditions or pull off the

road and wait for the weather to clear up.

Follow all weather safety directions.

WARNING

Never allow anyone to ride in the trailer

while traveling. Not only is it against

the law in many states, it may result in

serious injury or death.

WARNING

Using a tow vehicle with under-rated

capacities could result in loss of control,

serious injury or death and will void your

warranty. Pull a trailer with a tow vehicle

rated for the trailer’s weight.

WARNING

Using an under-rated or improper ball

hitch could result in uncoupling, loss of

control, serious injury or death and will

void your warranty. Couple your trailer

with the properly rated hitch and correct

ball size.

DANGER

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When your hitch is mounted to your tow vehicle, your travel trailer must

be level. If necessary, purchase a hitch with adjustable height for your

tow vehicle so that your trailer is pulling level to the ground behind

your vehicle.

• A high hitch will accent weight behind the axle and may cause sway

or shtailing.

• A low hitch will add extra tongue weight and extra weight to the

front axle.

SAFETY CHAINS

To be effective, safety chains must:

• Be in good condition and properly connected to the tow vehicle.

• Be fastened to the frame of the tow vehicle. Do not fasten to ball

or hitch!

• Cross each other under the hitch and twisted for minimum slack to

allow for turns.

• Be able to hold tongue off the ground if the trailer should uncouple

for any reason.

Safety chains are provided on bumper pull trailers so that control of

the trailer can still be maintained if the trailer comes loose from the tow

vehicle. If the safety chains and emergency breakaway brake lanyard are

incorrectly attached, the result can be extensive trailer and tow vehicle

damage, serious injury and even death.

BREAKAWAY SWITCH

Your trailer is equipped with a system that will apply the brakes in

emergencies where the trailer uncouples from the towing vehicle.

When hooking up the breakaway system:

• Connect the breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent part of the

tow vehicle.

• DO NOT connect the lanyard to the safety chains, hitch, or ball.

• Make sure the auxiliary battery, equipped on your trailer, is correctly

installed, fully charged and in good working condition. Your system

will not work without the battery hooked up for power.

• Test the system before towing on the road.

• DO NOT tow your trailer on the road if the system is not working

properly. Have the system repaired before towing.

The breakaway switch is activated when the trailer moves a certain

distance away from your tow vehicle. The breakaway system is a way for

your trailer to keep tension on the safety chains and allow you to come to

a full stop with minimal trailer, vehicle damage or personal injury. Keep the

breakaway system, including the trailer battery, in good working condition

and properly rigged to be fully effective.

CONNECTOR PLUG

Before each trip:

1. Plug the 7-way connector plug into the tow vehicle socket and verify

that the driving lights on the side and rear of trailer light up.

2. Have someone stand behind the trailer and conrm lights are

working when you perform next steps.

a. Step on the tow vehicle brakes. Brake lights should light up in

the rear.

b. Turn on right/left turn signals and verify that the appropriate

lights come on.

c. With your foot on the brake, put your vehicle in reverse and

verify that the backup lights come on.

3. If any of the lights do not function as expected, the system may

need serviced.

The 7-way connector plug, the wire harness by the tongue, supplies power

from the tow vehicle to brake, turn signal, driving and backup lights in your

travel trailer. It may build up corrosion over time. Clean the connector plug

frequently to ensure good electrical contact.

TOWING HOOKUP

Before you move your trailer:

• Secure and lock the coupler mechanism.

• Secure the safety chains to the tow vehicle.

• Fully retract all tongue and stabilizer jacks.

• Remove chocks from trailer wheels.

• Connect the breakaway switch lanyard to the tow vehicle.

• Connect the 7-pin Connector plug to the tow vehicle power plug.

• Secure all cargo.

Before you tow your trailer on the road, check and ensure:

• Proper function of trailer brakes.

• Proper function of breakaway switch and system.

• Loads and cargo are secured to the trailer.

• All driving, brake and backup lights are functioning properly.

Right Turn/Stop

(BROWN) Left Turn/Stop

(RED)

Charge

(BLACK) Tail/Running Lights

(GREEN)

Brakes/Open

(BLUE) Ground

(WHITE)

Backup Lights

(Yellow)

RV Industry Standard 7-Way Plug

Incorrect attachment of safety chains can

result in serious tow vehicle and trailer

damage, loss of control, serious injury or

death. Attach safety chains according to

proper instructions.

WARNING

A dysfunctional breakaway system can

cause a runaway trailer which may result

in loss of control, serious injury or death.

Never tow a trailer with a malfunctioning

breakaway system.

WARNING

Malfunctioning or dis-connected lights

on your trailer while driving is not only

illegal but may result in trafc accidents

due to limited visibility of your trailer by

other vehicles. Loss of control, serious

injury or death can result.

WARNING

If your trailer is improperly connected

to your tow vehicle, chances for loss of

control and trafc accidents are majorly

increased and may result in serious

injury or death.

WARNING

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BASIC TIRE SAFETY

Everything in your trailer rides and weighs on the tires. This makes them

essential safety items to which you must pay close attention.

Common hazards and problems relating to tires are:

• Incorrect ination

• Overloading

• Tire imbalance

• Low tread

• Axle misalignment

• Mismatched tires

• Improper sized tires to rim

• Road hazard

Before each trip determine:

• Do tires have correct ination pressure? Check the tires with a high-

quality pressure gauge and correct pressure when tires are cold.

• Are there any cuts, cracks, bald spots, uneven tread wear or

exposed reinforcement cords in my tires? If there are, have a

professional tire dealer inspect your tires for diagnosis and repair.

• Is the trailer overloaded? The Gross Vehicle (Trailer) Weight Rating

(GVWR) must never be exceeded. See STEPS TO DETERMINE

CORRECT LOADS on page 24.

• Are there foreign objects lodged in the tires? Remove any stones,

debris or other foreign object from the tires.

• Do tire valves all have caps? Keep a few extra caps on hand in case

you lose one.

TIRE MAINTENANCE

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Tire Pressure. The proper tire pressure for your trailer is listed on the

Federal Certication/VIN label on the tongue of your trailer. An example

label can be seen on page 22. You can also nd the proper tire pressure

on the tire itself. The tire pressure must be checked while the tire is “cold”

for accuracy.

1. If your tire pressure is higher than recommended, press the tire

valve stem inward for 5-10 second intervals until you have reached

the proper pressure.

2. If your tire pressure is low, add air pressure by inating for 5-10

second intervals until you reach the recommended max air pressure.

3. If you have been driving and your tire pressure is low, even though

the tire is hot, ll it to the recommended cold tire pressure. This is

  atemporaryxonly. Recheck and correct pressure when you can

acquire a cold reading.

More Tire Pressure Information:

• Improper tire pressures can overload your tires, causing heat

buildup. Too much heat buildup in a tire can cause reduced trailer

stability, tire blowout, loss of control or worse. Always keep a tire

pressure gauge in your trailer and before each trip make a quick

check of all tire pressures. A tire left under-inated for even a short

period of time can suffer interior damage.

• Tires may lose pressure over time due to air molecules that are

highly pressurized working their way through the rubber of the tire

to the outside. Over a month’s time, a tire may lose as much as 1-3

PSI. When storing your trailer, inate tires to max capacity and top

off the pressure before towing again.

• You cannot determine proper tire pressure by visual inspection,

although extremely low tire pressures will be clearly visible. Only a

tire pressure gauge will accurately tell you what is going on.

• Tire pressures are recorded as PSI (pounds per square inch, in the

U.S.) and KPA (kilopascals, the metric, international measurement).

• Recommended tire pressures are normally recorded as “cold” tire

pressures. The cold ination pressure is when the tire has not been

in use for more than one mile or subjected to heat from driving

within the last three hours. A “hot” tire’s pressure may be as much

as 6 PSI higher than a cold pressure reading.

• You can nd air compressors at most major service stations

Alternatively, portable air compressors powered by 12V car charger

outlets or 110V electric are usually available from hardware,

automotive or building supply stores. The 12V portable air

compressors are generally not very high quality or very speedy but

may get the job done just ne.

• Keep a high-quality tire pressure gauge in your camper. Cheap

tire gauges are often more inaccurate. You can nd good ones

at auto parts stores or at professional tire dealer facilities. Ask

for recommendations.

Tread Wear. Good tire tread keeps your vehicle from slipping or sliding in

cold or rainy weather conditions when ice or hydroplaning hazards

are present.

• When tire tread is worn down to 1/16" of tread, it is unsafe and

must be replaced. By most expert statistics, the average life of

a trailer tire under normal use and maintenance is ve years

regardless of how minimum the use has been.

• Even at three years with adequate tread left, replacing your tires

should be considered.

• Tires may look like they have plenty of tread left even though they

may be worn out. Have a qualied service technician inspect your

tires frequently and evaluate the life of the tire.

• Tires are warranted by the tire supplier. Refer to the yer enclosed

in your owner’s packet for Warranty Information or access the

Tredit website at www.tredittire.com.

Improper tire pressure can cause trailer

instability. Tire blowout, loss of control,

serious injury or death can ensue. Always

check and correct tire pressures before

towing your trailer on the road.

WARNING

Tire pressures are only accurate when

tires are cold.

CAUTION

Generally, tire imbalance and

misalignment are not issues on trailers

but in some cases can be. Unlike tow

vehicle tires, which require routine

balance, rotation and alignment, trailer

tires are not subject to driving torque

and friction from steering around turns.

The best thing to do if you have an

imbalance or axle misalignment issue

is consult your dealer. On tandem axle

trailers tire life may be improved by

routine rotation. To rotate your tires, use

the X pattern. If your trailer is equipped

with a full-size spare tire, rotate it in with

the rest of the tires to keep it from dry

rotting. Your dealer can provide you with

more information.

Trailer Tires

A tire with tread lower than

recommended will not have good

traction and is subject to tire blowout at

any time. Loss of control, serious injury

and death may result.

WARNING

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