The sanitizing procedure outlined above is in conformance with the approved procedures of RVIA ANSI A119.2 and the U.S. Public
Health Service.
Preparing to Go
Our trailers have been designed for use in virtually all environments; however some conditions may require extra caution or care to
prevent damaging your camper. Some owners use their campers in cold temperatures. The trailer build is suited for this type of use,
however the extreme temperature differences from inside and outside the camper can cause condensation, particularly on
aluminum. This moisture can freeze between the seals and the extrusions and thus damage the seals if the camper walls or roof is
lowered while still frozen. We recommend that if using your camper under these conditions, you should spray the weather-stripping
and extrusions with silicone spray or Rain X. These products will help prevent the seals from freezing to the extrusions. To eradicate
condensation, increase air flow by cracking the vent or windows to increase ventilation.
Balance the load. Loading improperly can adversely affect handling while towing. Try to distribute your camping gear so the hitch
weight is 10-20 % of the gross vehicle weight. (TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE LOADED CAMPER) Ideally, whenever possible the heaviest
objects should be stored near the axle, directly over the frame members.
Arriving at Camp
Position your camper so it is level front to back and side to side. If adjustment is necessary, use leveling boards under the wheels and
raise or lower the tongue jack. Lower the front and rear stabilizers. Do not use the front and rear stabilizers to level the camper.
The stabilizers should be lowered into position after the camper is leveled. The pads of the stabilizers should be firmly on the
ground, but not to the point of raising the camper. Position wheel chocking if needed. Lower the step (if needed).
Mattress
No matter the model, your camper comes furnished with a 4” thick urethane foamed mattress. In the Little Guy, it is a tri-fold unit
ranging in size from 46” x 69” to as a large as 70” x 76.” The Silver Shadow mattress is a split mattress that when laid side by side
has dimensions ranging from 46” x 75” to as large as 70” x 79.” The T@B “mattress” is made from several cushions that when laid
out will be 70” x 58” in the L or Clamshell, where as it is 70” x 73” in the U, Q or S (if no AC unit is chosen).
Connect Utilities
Fill fresh water holding tank by inserting a clean hose into the large capped opening at the water fill compartment, located on the
driver side of the camper. Connect hose to city water connection at same water fill location. Slowly open sink faucet to bleed out
any air in the lines. If only using fresh water holding tank and not city water, the pump switch located on the counter (in a Little Guy
or Shadow) or kitchen wall (in a T@B) must be turned on. Do not operate the pump unless there are at least 1 ½ inches of water in
the potable water holding tank. The pump is not necessary and should not be turned on if using the city water connection.
Access the electrical shore power cord on the driver’s side of the camper and plug into the campground’s 30 amp outlet. An adapter
can be used to plug directly into a standard household 15 or 20 amp outlet. For the T@B, turn on propane using the valves on the LP
tank(s) located on the front of the camper. If you have a hot water heater in your T@B, fill it with water prior to plugging it in.
Failure to do so, will burn out the heating element.
Many T@Bs are equipped with a gray water holding tank. All other T@B, Little Guy and Shadow sinks are plumbed to drain directly
to the outside. The cap for this drain is located on the driver underside of the camper. If the campground requires a hose drain, you
must provide a container for the fall off water. There is a 75 ohm coaxial TV connector located on the outer driver side which will fit
standard cable connectors.
Toilet/Shower Operation: Please Consult Specific User’s Manuals.
Before Leaving
Disconnect all campground utilities. Raise all the stabilizers. Raise the step(s). Attach to tow vehicle hitch and lock into position.
Attach safety chains. Attach 12 volt pigtail cord to tow vehicle. Raise the front jack completely. Remove the front castor wheel.
Remove wheel chocking.
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