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RIG DYNAMICS
When hauling a camper, you will encounter:
• 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.
• Decreased Rear View Visibility. Wide or extended mirrors will help
remedy this hindrance.
• Higher Center of Gravity. With the weight of your camper siting
high up on the back of your truck, you must be extra careful when
turning to keep your camper and truck well balance.
• Different Vehicle Handling Dynamics. Your vehicle 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 loaded vehicle, compared to driving without.
• Rainy Weather. While rain may seem harmless, the dangers of
hydroplaning increase if you do not reduce your speed. It may be
helpful to 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.
• Vehicle Imbalance. This is caused by excessive steering, wind gusts,
roadway edges, the camper’s reaction to the force created by
passing trucks and buses, or improper loading of cargo in the
camper – a frequent problem.
• Check rearview mirrors every 2-3 seconds to observe accompanying
trafc.
• Always check your rearview mirrors before changing lanes and
always use turn signals.
• 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 camper height, especially when
approaching bridges, roofed areas, and trees. Know your exact
clearance height and check the height dimension of each bridge
before passing underneath.
• Obey all trafc 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 trafc.
• Never drive under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or any kind of medication that will affect your
reexes, 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.
ELECTRIC JACK SYSTEM
When hauling a camper, you will encounter:
• Electric jacks need 12-volt automotive battery power to operate. If the battery is too low to
operate the jacks, charge the battery before using the jack system. If the camper is on the
truck, starting the truck’s engine will supply 12V power to the jacks if the 7-way electrical power
cord is connected.
• If no 12V power is available or battery power is too low to operate the jack system, switch the
power “OFF“ to the receiver. This will eliminate the dynamic braking effect of the motor.
Remove the access cap on the top of the powerhead. The crank shaft of the gearbox will be
accessible to turn with a 3/8" ratchet wrench. Rotate the wrench counter-clockwise to raise
the jack and clockwise to lower the jack.
a. Do not activate the motor with the wrench still on the crank shaft.
b. Do not use the electric jacks to raise or lower the camper using only 110V power. The
converter’s charger will be damaged if the jacks are operated with 110V power through the 12V
converter without a 12V battery installed in the camper.
• There are two remotes for the jacks. If the remote battery dies, simply plug it into the remote
cable port on the activation switch panel with provided cable. If the black remote does not work,
there is a backup remote on the jack’s fuse panel.
• The hand held remote control operates on radio frequency, much like remote units for garage
door openers. The remote is powered by a battery located under the removable cover on the
back of the remote unit. The remote has a range of up to 20 feet from the camper. Occasional
frequency interference from other nearby remote control devices may occur. This should only
result in momentary pauses during the extend or retract operation.
• When operating the jacks with a low 12V battery, the ‘all jacks’ extend and retract feature may
not work. In that case, use the individual jack buttons to operate the jack.
• When operating the jacks by remote control, visually inspect all four jacks to ensure that they are
responding properly and that you are following proper lifting or lowering camper procedures.
• DO NOT over-extend or over-retract the jacks. The electric jack has an internal slip clutch to help
prevent damage. If a clicking sound is heard, release switch. Continuing to hold the switch will
cause undue wear on the slip clutch and/or cause damage to the motor.
• If the jacks are in operation and no longer respond to the remote, push the control switch and
the light will go out. The jacks should disengage. If they continue to operate, unplug the jack(s)
from their exterior plug and contact your nuCamp dealer for servicing.
• Keep a spare battery available for your remote control for best wireless performance. It is
recommended that you install a new battery in the remote at the beginning of each season (one
per year).
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.
Never allow anyone to ride in the camper
while traveling. Not only is it against
the law in many states, it may result in
serious injury or death.
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