Lance 1130, 2008 1130 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIMITED WARRANTY 5

COVERAGE PROVIDED 5 OWNER’S OBLIGATION 5 EXCLUSIONS 5

A FEW IMPORTANT WORDS ON SAFETY 7

WELCOME 9

CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION 10

INFORMA TION ABOUT THIS MANUAL 11

PRODUCT CHANGES 11 OWNER’S INFORMATION PACKAGE 11

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY 12

PLANNING AND PREPARA TION 12

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 12

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS 13

CAMPER AND TRUCK 15

MA TCHING TRUCK AND CAMPER 15 TIRES 16 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TRUCK 17

TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET 18

SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 21

AIR BAGS 21 HEA VY DUTY SHOCKS 21 TIEDOWNS AND TURNBUCKLES 21 CABOVER TRUCK STRUTS 22 HITCHING AND TOWING SYSTEMS 22

LOADING AND UNLOADING 23

MANUAL ACME JACKS 23 MANUAL SCREW JACKS 23 ELECTRIC CAMPER JACKS 23 LOADING/REMOVING CAMPER 25 LOADING CAMPER ON TO TRUCK 25 REMOVING CAMPER FROM TRUCK 26 LEVELING/ST ABILIZING CAMPER 26

ON THE ROAD 27

LOADING 27 STORAGE 27 PREP ARING FOR TRA VEL 27 PRE-TRIP CHECKS 27 POST-TRIP CLEAN-UP 27 SAFE DRIVING RULES 27 RIDING IN CAMPER WHILE TRAVELING 28 CAMPGROUND REGULA TIONS 28

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS 28

EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUP ANCY 29

VENTILATION AND MOISTURE CONTROL 29 DRIPPING CEILING VENTS 30 INTERIOR ODORS 30

FIRE AND SAFETY 31

FIRE EXTINGUISHER 31 SMOKE DETECTOR 31 CARBON MONOXIDE AND PROPANE

LEAK DETECTOR 32

EQUIPMENT 35

ROOF 35 COMP ARTMENT DOORS 35 VENTS 36 ROOF VENTS 36 FANTASTIC ROOF VENT 36 CABOVER SKYLIGHT/VENT 37 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 37 ROOF RAILS AND LADDER 37 ROOF RACK 38 ENTRY DOOR 38 WINDOWS 38 EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW 38 SAF-T-VUE AWNINGS 39 SLIDEOUT COVER 39 EXTERIOR WASH STATION 39 CAMPER BUMPER/STEP 40 BACKUP CAMERA 40 INTERIOR STORAGE 40 BATHROOM 40 TOILET 40 CABOVER AREA 41 GALLEY 41 DINETTE CUSHIONS 41 DINETTE CONVERSION 41 DA Y/NIGHT SHADES 41 MINI-BLINDS 41 FOLDING DIVIDER DOOR 42 FOLD-DOWN BUNK & CHILD RESTRAINT 42 CARGO NET 42 FOLD-DOWN TENT 42

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 45

12-VOL T DC S YSTEM 45 BA TTERY AND COMPA RTMENT 45 BA TTERY TERMINOLOGY 45 BA TTE RY INFORMATION 45 BA TTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS 46 BA TTER Y CHARGING 46 BA TTER Y SEPARATOR 46 BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH 47 SYSTEMS MONITOR PANEL 47 EXTERIOR LIGHT FUSE BOX 47 CAMPER FUSE P ANEL 47

WINDOW 39

FUSES 48 INTERIOR LIGHTING 48 SOLAR P ANEL PRE-WIRE 48 SOLAR P ANEL 48 MOMENT AR Y LIGHT 49 DOCKING LIGHTS 49 TELEPHONE JACK 49 P ARK CABLE INLET 49 TV/SA TELLITE ANTENNA PRE-WIRE 49 ROOF MOUNTED ANTENNA AND TV OUTLET 49 TV ANT/SAT DISH COMBO 50 SA TELLITE DISH-SELF POSITIONING 50 STEREO/SPEAKER PRE-WIRE 50 DVD PLA YER/FLAT SCREEN TV 50 A/B SWITCH 51 EXT SPEAKERS/JACKS 51 120-VOL T AC SYSTEM 51 120-VOLT POWER CORD 51 120-VOLT GENERATOR POWER 51 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER 51 POWER CONVERTER 52 GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER 52 GENERA TOR READY 52 POWER GENERATOR 53 GENERA T OR OPERATING SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS 53 GENERA T OR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 54 GENERA T OR/ELECTRICAL COMPONENT

INCOMPATIBILITY 54 LOADING THE GENERAT OR 54 TYPICAL APPLIANCE LOADS 54 POWER VS. ALTITUDE 54

PROP ANE GAS SYSTEM 55

BTU’S 55 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 55 FILLING PROPANE TANKS 56 USING PROP ANE SYSTEM 56 SINGLE PROPANE TANK 56 DUAL PROP ANE TANKS 5 6 PROP ANE A T LOW TEMPERATURE 57 COMBO CARBON MONOXIDE & PROP ANE

LEAK DETECTOR 57 EXTERIOR PROPANE CONNECTION 57

APPLIANCES 59

LIGHTING PROPANE APPLIANCES 59 REFRIGERATOR 59 RANGE-OVEN 59 CONVECTION OR MICROWAVE OVEN 60 AUTOMATIC IGNITION WATER HEATER 60 FORCED AIR FURNACE 60 ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER 60 COMBINA TION FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONER

THERMOSTAT 61 PORTABLE BBQ 61

FRESH WATER SYSTEM 63

WATER PUMP 63 WATER TANK FILL 63 CITY WATER CONNECTION 64 WATER SYSTEM DRAIN 64 SANITIZING FRESH WATER SYSTEM 64 WATER FILTER 64 SHOWER 65 EXTERIOR WASH STATION 65

WASTE SYSTEM 67

INSULA TED AND HEATED WASTE HOLDING

T ANK COVER 67 FRESH WATER FLUSH TOILET 67 BLACK WATER HOLDING TANK 67 DUMPING THE HOLDING TANK S 67 HOLDING T ANK CARE/MAINTENANCE 68 BLACK T ANK FLUSH 68

SLIDE-OUT ROOM SYSTEM 69

SYSTEM OPERA TION 69 NORMAL OPERATION 69 MANUAL OVERRIDE OPERATION 69 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 70 MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE 70 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 70 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING 70

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 71

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE 71 EXTERIOR GRAPHICS 71 DAMAGE CHECKS 72 SEALANT RENEWAL 72 DOORS AND WINDOWS 72 ACRYLIC WINDOWS 72 JACK BRACKETS 73 CAMPER JACKS 73 AIR CONDITIONER 73 TURNBUCKLES 73 OVERHEAD VENTS 73 SKYLIGHT 73 EXTERIOR LIGHTS 73 WIRING 73 USED CARE OF THE TENT 73 INTERIOR MAINTENANCE 74 INTERIOR ODOR 74 UPHOLSTERY AND DRAPES 74 WALL AND CEILING PANELS 75 FLOORS AND CARPETS 75 WOOD PRODUCT CARE 75 LAMINA TE T OP CARE 75 POWER RANGE HOOD 75 REFRIGERATOR 75 DRAINS 75 SHOWER CARE 75 SINK CARE 75 MAINTENANCE CHART 1 7 7

MAINTENANCE CHART 2 78

WINTERIZATION 79

OPERA TING IN FREEZING CONDITIONS 7 9 STORAGE 79 SHORT-TERM STORAGE 79 LONG-TERM STORAGE 79 STORAGE BELOW FREEZING 79 WINTERIZING METHOD 80 WATER HEATER BYPASS 80 REACTIV ATION CAMPER AFTER ST ORAGE

OUTSIDE AREA 80 12-VOL T SYSTEM 81 FRESH WATER SYSTEM 81 PROP ANE SYSTEM 81 GENERAL 81 120-VOL T SYSTEM 81 MAINTENANCE 81 CAMPER LOADING AND CHECKOUT 81 TYPICAL BULBS AND FUSES 81

EXTERIOR SEALANT CHART 82

SCHEMATICS

TYPICAL FRESH W ATER PLUMBING 83 TYPICAL DRAIN PLUMBING 84 TYPICAL PROPANE PLUMBING 85 RUNNING LIGHT WIRING 86 DOCKING LIGHT WIRING 87 ELECTRIC JACK WIRING 88 MONITOR PANEL WIRING 89 SLIDE-OUT CIRCUIT WIRING 90 12V SYSTEM 91 12V INTERIOR CIRCUITS WIRING 92 CD PLA YER SPEAKER WIRING 93 DVD PLAYER SPEAKER WIRING 94 SOLAR PANEL WIRING 95 ATWOOD THERMOSTAT WIRING 96 RVP COLEMAN THERMOSTAT WIRING 97 120V SYSTEM 98 120V CIRCUITS WIRING 99 TV ANT/SAT DISH/PARK CABLE PRE-WIRE 100 TV/ANTEANNA WIRING 101 TV ANT/SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA WIRING 102 SA TELLITE DISH AUTOMA TIC LOCATING

WIRING 103 PORTABLE SAT-TV ANT WIRING 104 DVD/TV HOOKUP 1 0 5

SUPPLIERS SERVICE PHONE

AND INTERNET LISTING 106

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LIMITED W ARRANTY

FOR TRUCK CAMPERS MANUFACTURED BY LANCE CAMPER MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

(LANCE CAMPERS) SOLD IN THE UNITED ST ATES AND CANADA

Lance warrants to the original end user purchaser (“Owner”) of this truck camper (“Camper”) to be free of defects in materials and workmanship and for structural integrity, under normal use, with reasonable care and maintenance, for one (1) year from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”), subject to the exclusions given below.

COVERAGE PROVIDED

Within the Warranty Period, Lance is obligated to repair or replace any part covered by this warranty proven defective. In the event of such an occurrence, the Owner should contact the selling dealer for a service appointment. If it is not possible to return to the selling dealer, call the Lance factory Service Dep artment, and they will provide you with the location of the nearest authorized dealer or repair facility. The cost of transporting the Camper to the dealer or service center shall be incurred and paid for by the Owner .

This is the only warranty given with the purchase of the Camper other than express or implied warranties given by the component manufacturers. Any warranties implied by law are limited to the Warranty Period. Any other warranty, express or implied, not provided for in this Limited Warranty is waived by the Owner, to the extent allowed by law.

OWNER’S OBLIGATION

The purchaser must notify Lance Campers or a Lance authorized dealer of any defect promptly upon discovery.

Warranty repairs by a non Lance dealer or service center must be approved by the Lance Factory Service Department prior to any work being started.

EXCLUSIONS

The scope of this warranty is expressly limited to only items actually constructed by Lance. Lance therefore makes no warranty with respect to component parts constructed or assembled by other manufacturers, including, but not limited to, all electrical devices (TV, sound systems, DVD player, antennas, batteries, etc.), the propane appliances, electrical appliances, heaters, refrigerators, plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, lights, entrance door and windows. Such component parts may be warranted by their respective manufacturers, and copies of such warranties are included with the Camper.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by or related to (1) normal wear and tear, (2) accident s, abuse, misuse or negligence, (3) failure to comply with instructions contained in the Owner’s Manual, (4) any alteration or modification of the Camper, or (5) environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, road salt, hail, or windstorm. Nor does this warranty apply to parts made out of cloth, leather , wood, paint, or chrome, which have been af fected by airborne fallout, including, but not limited to, chemicals and tree sap.

No payment or other compensation will be made for incidental expenses, including, but not limited to, towing, telephone, transportation, lodging, travel, gasoline, loss of pay or indirect or consequential damage including, but not limited to, loss of use of the Camper, inconvenience, damage or injury to person or property, or loss of revenue, which might be paid, incurred or sustained by reason of manufacturer’s defect covered by this warranty. Lance does not warranty equipment or accessories installed at any dealership or other place of business, or by any other party.

As the manufacturer of the Camper that you purchased, Lance does not know the purpose you have in mind for your truck and camper, nor does Lance know the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (“GVWR”) of your truck. Therefore, Lance makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the performance of your truck with the Camper or whether the match up of your truck and Camper exceeds the GVWR as specified by your truck’s manufacturer. Specifically, there is no express or implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for the particular match of your truck to any particular camper.

This Limited Warranty is intended to comply with the requirements of both State and Federal laws. Any part of this Limited Warranty in conflict with any law shall be inef fective to the extent of any such conflict. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

For identification purposes it is recommended that you write the camper serial number inside your camper. Pick a spot behind a drawer or inside a cabinet. Protect yourself from possible theft and be able to identify your property. You should keep a copy of this information at home. If the unit is ever stolen, the police can use the appliance serial number to identify the unit. It is also handy to have when service is needed.

PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE INFORMATION. IT WILL BE A HANDY REFERENCE FOR YOU.

Y our Name ______________________________________

Serial Name _____________________________________

Dealer Name ____________________________________

Address ________________________________________

Insurance Policy Number __________________________

Agent’s Phone Number____________________________

Air Conditioner

Manufacturer _____________________________________ Model __________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________

Furnace

Manufacturer Hydroflame

Camper Model ________________________

Purchase Date ________________________

Entry Door Key Number ________________

Agent’s Name ________________________

Air Conditioner

Manufacturer Atwood__________________ Model _______________________________ Serial Number _________________________

Range/Oven

Manufacturer Norcold

Model __________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________

Generator

Manufacturer Onan Model 2.5 KVD-2089b Serial Number ____________________________________

Convection or Microwave Oven

Manufacturer _____________________________________ Model __________________________________________ Serial Number ____________________________________

Model _______________________________ Serial Number _________________________

Stereo/DVD

Manufacturer __________________________ Model _______________________________ Serial Number _________________________

Water Heater

Manufacturer Atwood Model G6A Serial Number _________________________

A F EW IMPORTANT WORDS ON SAFETY

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating your truck and camper is an important responsibility.

As you read this manual, statements preceded by the following words are of special significance:

WARNING

Propane containers must not be placed or stored inside the vehicle. Propane containers are equipped with safety devices, which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.

The following label has been located in the cooking area to remind you to provide an adequate supply of fresh air for combustion.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the component, camper or your truck.

This information is intended to help you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your truck, camper and its equipment, or the environment.

To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on labels in your camper and in this manual. There are also warnings in the appliance manuals in the Owner’s Information Package. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.

Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your camper. You must use your own good judgment.

This manual is filled with important safety information please read it carefully. If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance, or service, please contact your dealer immediately so he can assist you.

Lance Camper Manufacturing is required to furnish the following consumer information as provided by the National Fire Protection Association and the American National Standards Institute. The information and warnings found here might also be found in other chapters of this Owner’s Manual. Please see chapters titled “PROPANE SYSTEM” and “APPLIANCES” for other safety and operating information.

WARNING

IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT HEA TING. Cooking Appliances need fresh air for safe operation. BEFORE OPERA TION: Open overhead vent or turn on exhaust fan. Open window. FAILURE T O COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Unlike homes, the amount of oxygen supply is limited due to the size of the recreational vehicle, and proper ventilation when using cooking appliances will avoid dangers of asphyxiation. It is especially important that cooking appliances not be used for comfort heating as the danger of asphyxiation is greater when the appliance is used for long periods of time.

WARNING

Portable fuel-burning equipment, including wood and charcoal grills and stoves shall not be used inside the recreational vehicle. The use of this equipment inside the recreational vehicle may cause fires or asphyxiation.

WARNING

Do not bring or store propane containers, gasoline, or other flammable liquids inside the camper. Fire or explosion may be the result.

The following label has been placed near the front on both exterior right and left walls of your camper:

DANGER

ALL PILOT LIGHTS, APPLIA NCES AN D THEIR IGNITORS (SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS) SHALL BE TURNED OFF BEFORE REFUELING OF MOTOR FUEL TANKS AND/OR PROPANE CONT AINERS. F AILURE T O COMPLY COULD RESUL T IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

A warning label has been located near the propane container. This label reads:

The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area:

WARNING

DO NOT FILL PROPANE CONTAINERS) TO MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAP ACITY. FAILURE T O COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

CAUTION

THIS PROPANE PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PROP ANE ONLY. DO NOT CONNECT NA TURAL GAS T O THIS SYSTEM.

Securely cap inlet when not connected for use. After turning on gas, except after normal cylinder replacement, test propane piping and connections to appliance for leakage with soapy water or bubble solution. Do not use products that contain ammonia or chlorine.

Overfilling the propane container can result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion. A properly filled container will contain approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.

Overfilled Propane tanks must be bled. This is different

than purging the tanks. When the tanks are new, they must be purged of the oxygen in the tanks used during the tank manufacturer’s testing procedure prior to being filled with propane. Overfilled tanks will emit liquid into the propane system, which can cause problems/plugging with the regulators used on the tanks, range and generator. A bathroom scale can be used to weigh the tanks prior to reinstalling them in the camper. A 5-gallon tank should not weigh more than 35 lbs. when filled. A 7-gall on tank should not weigh more than 50 lbs. when filled. Instructions for bleeding the tanks are located on a label on the tank.

DANGER

IF YOU SMELL PROPANE:

1. Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights and all smoking materials.

2. Do not touch electrical switches.

3. Shut off the propane supply at the cont ainer valve(s) or gas supply connection.

4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.

5. Leave the area until odor clears.

6. Have the gas system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Propane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing downward. Make sure the regulator vent faces downward to minimize vent blockage, which could result in excessive gas pressure causing fire or explosion.

CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD

Your truck and your camper ’s generator exhaust contain carbon monoxide gas. You should have no problem with carbon monoxide entering into the camper if you maintain your truck and generator properly. Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks whenever:

• The truck and camper is serviced.

• You notice a change in the sou nd of the

exhaust.

• The truck or camper was in an accident that

may have damaged the underside.

WARNING

Carbon monoxide is toxic. Breathing it can cause unconsciousness and even kill you. Avoid any enclosed areas or activities that expose you to carbon monoxide.

High levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly in enclosed areas, such as a garage or family room.

WELCOME

Congratulations and welcome to the recreational vehicle lifestyle and the ever-growing family of Lance Truck Camper owners. We sincerely thank you for choosing Lance, “American’s Favorite Truck Camper”. Your selection of a Lance was a wise investment. Lance Camper is confident that it will give you years of camping pleasure.

At Lance Camper, we work hard to provide our customers with safe and dependable truck campers. We constantly strive to produce a quality product to meet your needs. Our customers are what are most important. If you are satisfied, then we know we have achieved what we set out to do. That is to be the best truck camper manufacturer in the industry.

This Owner’s Manual, along with the Owners Information Package should be considered a permanent part of the camper, and should remain with the camper when it is sold.

The information, specifications and photography included in this publication were as accurate as possible at the time of publication. For the most current product information and changes, please visit our website at Lance dealer. Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right, however, to discontinue or change specifications at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. All weights, fuel, liquid capacities, and dimensions are approximate.

www.lancecamper.com or contact your local

Your camper has been designed to co nform with, or exceed, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 1192, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z-240 (for Canadian built units), National Electric Code (NEC), and applicable motor vehicle standards. These standards establish the requirements for electrical, plumbing, fuel systems and equipment, fire and life safety provisions and other requirements for quality and safety. Lance Camper is a member of the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (CRVIA) which oversees that our products are in compliance with the above agencies and organizations.

One of the best ways to enhance the enjoyment of your new Lance camper is to read this manual along with the information provided in the Owner’s Information Package. This information will help you learn how to operate all the features of your new camper. Afterwards, keep this Owner ’s Manual along with the Owner’s Information Package in your camper so you can refer to it at any time.

This Owner’s Manual covers all Lance models. You may find descriptions o f equipment and feat ures that are not on your particular model.

Before calling your Lance dealer or the Lance Camper Customer Service Department, we suggest that you look for the answer to your problem in the Owner’s Manual, Owner’s Video or the Component Instruction Manuals supplied in the Owner’s Information Package.

Several warranties protect your new Lance camper. Read each of the warranties thoroughly so you understand the coverages and are aware of your rights and responsibilities. Lance provides a limited warranty as defined at the front of this manual. Please read that warranty carefully. If you have any questions about the warranty or what it does or does not cover, please contact your Lance dealer. At the time of sale, your dealer will fill out and mail your Lance Warranty Registration Card to the factory. W ithin three weeks you should receive, by mail, your Owner Registration Card. Contact your dealer if it does not arrive. The card will have your name, serial number and model, date of purchase and dealer name. If your camper ever needs warranty service, present this card to your dealer.

Your appliances and various other components in your camper are warranted by their respective manufacturer and their warranties are included in the Owner’s Information Package. Be sure to fill out the warranty registration cards for these items and mail them as soon as possible after taking delivery of your camper.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS INFORMATION

It is best to return your camper to the selling dealer for warranty service. If this is not possible, you can find the nearest dealer on our web site,

www.lancecamper.com, under the dealer locator

heading, or by contacting the Lance Customer Service Department at 661 949-3322, who can direct you to a dealer in your area.

Service and maintenance on your camper is easily accomplished by establishing a mutually agreeable partnership between you and your Lance dealership. Take the time to get to know the people who will play an important role in helping you keep your camper in prime working condition. Visit the dealer’s service center to meet the service manager, technicians, service writers, and those charged with ordering the parts. Ask questions.

Following scheduled maintenance recommendations will save you money in the long run. Carefully read all operation manuals to obtain complete information on prescribed service intervals. Don’t forget about your truck. It too needs regular service.

If you are dissatisfied with the decision made by the dealership’s management, contact the Lance Camper Customer Service Center at:

Service Manager Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation 43120 Venture Street Lancaster, California 93535-4510 USA 661 949-3322

E-mail inquiries to When you call or write, please give us this information: Vehicle Identification Number

Your name, address, and telephone number Date of purchase Name and address of the dealer where your camper was purchased, or who services your camper

This information will be on your Owner Registration Card. The serial number is also located on the identification tag located next to the entry door.

service@lancecamper.com.

If you prefer to perform general maintenance items on your own, your Lance dealer service department can be a big help when it comes to making sure you obtain the proper replacement parts. All replacement parts must be ordered from your dealership. Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. does not sell retail to the public.

Service and maintenance items may fall outside the scope of your capability. In these instances you may decide to seek the assistance of a qualified RV service center to perform these tasks. Contact your Lance dealership’s service center in advance for a scheduled appointment time. Advise the service manager, in writing, the specific items needing repair to give the service center an idea of what parts will be required, and how long the work can be expected to take. Keep in mind that seasonal maintenance needs are a popular time of year at most service centers. Call early to schedule annual tune-ups. Always include your vehicle identification number when contacting your Lance dealer.

Lance Camper dealership personnel are trained professionals. They should be able to answer all your questions. If you encounter a problem that your dealership does not solve to your satisfaction, please discuss it with the dealership’s management. The Service Manager or General Manager can help. Almost all problems are solved in this way.

INFORMA TION ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This Owner’s Manual is of a general nature only and does not cover every aspect of all models manufactured by the Lance Camper Mfg. Corp. Each owner should read this manual thoroughly and heed the warnings given herein, as well as those warnings given in the component instruction manuals contained in the Owner’s Information Package.

PRODUCT CHANGES

Lance Camper manufactures multiple product levels of truck campers. Some equipment and features shown in this manual may be optional or not available on some models. Photographs or illustrations in this manual are representative of function and may not be specific in their depiction of actual equipment, fabrics, interior or exterior decor or design options as installed on or in your camper. For the most current product information and changes please visit our website at

www.lancecamper.com or contact your local Lance

dealer. Subsequent modifications may be evident in the actual product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All weights, fuel, liquid capacities and dimensions are approximate.

OWNER’S INFORMA TION P ACKAGE

The owner information package contains valuable documents explaining details of operation for major appliances, systems and equipment built into your camper. Included in this package is warranty information on various appliances and components in your camper. Warranty registration cards for these items should be filled out and mailed as soon as possible after you take delivery of your camper. Since this Owner’s Manual does not cover every possible detail of equipment and options installed on or in your camper, these booklets and instructional material in the package will help you operate, maintain and trouble-shoot those items. If you are missing any of the component material, contact your Lance dealer and request the desired or missing information.

This information should be considered a permanent part of the camper, and should remain with the camper when it is sold.

The Owner’s Information Package includes the following items based on the standard features and applicable options on your particular camper:

Owner’s Manual Consumer Information – Truck Camper

Loading Refrigerator Manual Range/Oven Manual Bi-fold Range Cover Manual Convection Microwave Manual Furnace Manual Thermostat Manual Water Heater Manual Air Conditioner Manual Generator Manual Electric Jack and Remote Manuals Water Pump Manual Converter Manual Charge Wizard Manual Smoke, Propane and Carbon Monoxide

Detector Manuals Skylight Manual GFIC Manual Black Tank Flush Manual Winterizing Manual Fantastic Vent Manual Awning Manual Solar Panel and Regulator Manuals TV Antenna or Sat Dish Manual Backup Camera Manual Stereo or DVD Manual LCD TV Manual Roof Rack System Manual

DEALER RESPONSIBILITY

Your camper has been thoroughly inspecte d at the factory before shipment. However, your dealer is responsible for performing a complete pre-delivery inspection of all your camper’s components. This should assure you that all components are in proper working order and free of defects prior to you taking delivery.

During the delivery process, the dealer should have taken you through the inside, as well as around the exterior of the camper, to instruct and explain the proper usage of all of the following items:

Appliances Dinette Bed Conversions Electrical System Fresh Water System Propane Gas System Loading and Unloading Optional Equipment RV Park Hookup Waste System Slide-Out System Egress Exits

While the dealer has provided basic instructions on how to use your camper, it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure you fully understand how to use the camper prior to doing so. To fulfill this responsibility, in addition to the instructions received from the dealer, you must read all instructional material furnished with the camper. If you do not understand how to operate any appliance or equipment, you should return to your dealer for further instructions.

Your Lance camper comes with applicable loose items based on the standard features and options on your particular camper. Please make sure that you have each of these items:

• Owner’s Information Package

• Two sets of keys for entry door, exterior access

doors and slideout control switch

• 12 volt Molded Camper Connector (to be installed

on your truck by the dealer)

• Fire Extinguisher (mounted)

• Waste Drain Hose with Dumping Hardware

• Electric or Manual Jack Handle

• Slide-out Crank Handle

• Entry Step with pins (if equipped)

• Solar Pigtail Plug

• Remote for Electric Power Jacks

• Remote for TV/LCD & DVD (LCD/TV option)

• Mattress Cover(s) (if equipped)

• Insulated Covers (if equipped) for single Pane Roof

Vents

• Propane Quick Disconnect Fitting for Low Pressure

Hookup (if equipped)

PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Proper planning of your trip will ensure a pleasurable experience. A thorough knowledge of your RV is important if you are going to get the most of the convenience and safety built into your camper. You should become as familiar with your camper as you are with your own personal car or truck. If you have trouble or questions, you should consult your dealer.

INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Maintaining your camper according to the maintenance schedules given in this manual helps to keep your camping experiences trouble-free while preserving your investment. When your camper needs maintenance, keep in mind that your Lance dealer’s staff is trained in servicing the many systems in your camper. Your Lance dealer is dedicated to your satisfaction and will be pleased to answer any questions and concerns. The Maintenance Chart located at the rear of this manual defines the minimum maintenance intervals. Adherence to this schedule will minimize the possibility of failure of important systems of your camper. The time spent inspecting and maintaining your camper will provide you with many years of trouble free recreational pleasure.

ALTERING OR MODIFYING YOUR CAMPER MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY

Even doing something as simple as hanging a picture; a drill, screw or nail could penetrate an unseen gas line or electrical circuit, which would be hazardous. If you are not sure, call your Lance dealer for help! Also, alterations or modifications to your camper may void your warranty .

Areas between the camper and truck bed are used for ventilation. Filling or blocking these areas could trap and prevent gases from escaping.

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your camper has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Lance Camper Manufacturing Corporation.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236, or write to: NHTSA, 400 Seventh St., S.W., Washington, D.C.

20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. They are on the web at

www.safecar.gov.

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CAMPER AND TRUCK

MATCHING CAMPER AND TRUCK

Selecting the right combination requires understanding a few guidelines. Your Lance dealer can be a valuable source of information when matching a camper to your truck.

The truck bed is mounted to the frame of the truck with mounts that allow for some movement. It is important to allow enough clearance between your truck and camper to prevent damage due to normal racking, twisting and bouncing during driving conditions. The cabover of the camper should never be closer than 1 1/ 2" to the tallest point of the cab of the truck. This could be cab marker lights or tracking system antennas, if installed. Also, ensure that there is a minimum of 1/4" clearance between the truck bed side rails and the camper wing.

Some truck models have a tapered bed, whereas the bed depth is different between the front and rear. This can make the camper look tilted (front higher then the rear) along the bed of the truck. It may be necessary to place a bed mat in the truck bed to raise the camper to gain the minimum clearance requirements. There must also be a minimum of 1/2" between where the truck and camper meet at the back of the truck taillight. Adding a spacer at the front of the camper or in the front of the truck bed can insure proper clearance. Refer to your Lance dealer for proper installation.

One way to determine the actual payload available is to weigh the truck full of fuel and with the number of passengers you will normally be carrying and subtract that weight from the GVWR.

Truck manufacturers are also required to provide a “center of gravity zone” for camper loading.

A Federal Certification Label is required by law on all trucks. It is usually located on the driver side door post. It lists the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the maximum weight at which the vehicle may be operated. It also provides a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), the maximum weight allowed for each axle. The GAWR, divided by two, is the maximum axle rating for each end of an axle.

Campers are considered “truck payload.” New trucks have their payload capacity posted in the glove box or on a specification sheet supplied with the truck owner’s manual. Trucks that have many options and/or a 4-wheel drive option have less payload. To calculate payload, the truck manufacturers assume all seat positions are filled with persons weighing 150 pounds each.

Lance provides a Consumer Information: Truck Camper Loading sheet with the Owner’s Information Package supplied with your camper along with a Consumer Information sheet located on the backside of the wardrobe door. The Consumer Informat ion sheet shows your camper’s center of gravity and the wet weight of the camper with Factory installed options. The wet weight is the weight of the camper with the water tank full and propane bottles full.

RV’s become overloaded when people put too many things into them. There is no easy way to determine the weight you’ve loaded, so there’s a temptation to keep loading until every available space if filled. People are loading by volume, but weight is far more important. Unfortunately, you may have exceeded the load-carrying capacity of the tires before everything is on board. The only way to tell if your truck/camper is overloaded is to weigh it fully loaded.

When loading the camper, store heavy gear first, keeping it on or close to the camper floor. Place heavy things far enough forward to keep the loaded camper’s center of gravity within the zone recommended by the truck manufacturer. Store only light objects on high shelves. Distribute weight to obtain even side-to-side balance of the loaded vehicle. Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle.

The most critical point about weighing a vehicle is that it must be weighed with everything on board that will be there while you’re traveling. That means you must weigh the truck/camper with passengers, supplies, food, water, propane and the truck full of fuel. Bear in mind that water weighs 8.3 lbs per gallon and propane weighs 4.2 lbs per gallon. These two items alone can add over 400 lbs alone. Limiting your on-board water until you arrive at your destination will lower your total weight. You must know the actual load on the axles and wheels, and there’s no other way to do it other than on a commercial scale.

In addition to knowing the total weight, it is crucial to know the weight on each end of each axle. That’s the only way you can find out if the load is both within the tire capacity, as well as whether or not the load is properly distributed.

You should be able to find certified scales by looking in your Yellow Pages for moving and storage companies, farm suppliers, gravel pits, recycling companies or commercial truck stops. Be sure to call in advance to determine whether the facility offers public weighing services, their hours of operation and any fees that might be involved.

WARNING Failure to properly match camper and

truck can result in undesirable handling characteristics and create a safety hazard.

Do not load your vehicle beyond its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and/or gross axle weight ratings (GAWR). Both of these ratings are given on an identification label normally located at the driver’s doorpost area.

In addition to knowing the overall weight that can be safely loaded in or attached to the truck, you should know how to distribute the weight in the camper so that correct amounts of weight are placed on each truck axle. Proper weight distribution is required for driving stability and will assure that the truck/camper is not rear, front or side heavy. Heavy weights placed at the rear end of the truck/camper may cause undesirable handling characteristics

TIRES

Tires are available in a variety of load ratings and sizes, and if the tires you currently have cannot handle the load, it maybe possible to replace your tires with tires of higher pound capacity. Bear in mind, that the ultimate capacity of the truck is determined by the weakest link in the system. This could be the tires, wheels, suspension or brakes.

The maximum ratings are molded into the side of the tire. The sidewall of the tire shows maximum and minimum inflation pressure for that load.

Be sure you also know the load and inflation pressure ratings for your wheels as well. Often, these are stamped on the inside of the wheels, but if not, your dealer can help you find out what they are. Never exceed the maximum load or inflation pressure of your wheels.

Driving on under-inflated tires can cause the tires to overheat, which leads to the breakdown of the tire’s internal structure. Improper inflation also can reduce your ability to control your vehicle. Tire blowouts occur more during summer months than any other time of the year. Properly inflated tires last longer, run quieter, grip better, increase fuel mileage and safely support and control your vehicle.

Check your tire pressure once a month and each time before you take a trip with your truck and camper. Use a quality air pressure gauge to check the pressure. Do not under-inflate or over-inflate your tires. Inspect your tires for uneven or excessive wear. Look for bulges, cuts, blisters on the sidewalls.

When you’re traveling, do as professional commercial drivers do: inspect your tires regularly and check and adjust cold inflation pressure every day that you travel.

CAUTION Individual wheel position weights must not

exceed the maximum tire load capacity. Maximum tire load capacity can only be achieved utilizing the maximum allowable psi as listed on the sidewall of the tire.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO TRUCK

Your Lance Camper comes equipped with a 12-volt electrical cord with a molded camper connector. The truck electrical connector will be installed by your Lance Dealer to your truck wiring system. With the wiring and connectors hooked-up, your truck will supply 12-volt DC power to charge your camper battery and provide power for the 12-volt power needs while the truck is operating.

Lance Camper uses a proprietary connection plug that has been designed specifically to handle the amperage requirements of the 12v circuit on the 3-way refrigerator.

Under no circumstances should the plug be altered or changed to another type. Common style plugs are not designed to accommodate the 8 gauge wire or amperage demands required for the refrigerator.

amount of amperage. This selection should only be used while traveling when your truck alternator can produce this amount of amperage. Using an 8 gauge wire from your truck battery to the camper will ensure that adequate amperage will be supplied to the refrigerator.

To protect your truck’s 12-volt system from overload, a 40-amp circuit breaker should be installed at the power source under the hood. A Battery Separator may be installed on your Lance camper. Its purpose is to protect your truck’s starting battery from discharge. To handle the camper’s electrical requirements and to charge the camper battery, 8 gauge hot and ground wires must be run from the power source under the truck hood to the 12-volt camper electrical connector location in the truck bed.

COLOR GAUGE FUNCTION Black 8 12-volt power White 8 Ground (-) Green 14 Running Lights Red 16 Left Turn Signal Brown 16 Right Turn Signal Yellow 16 Back-up Lights

NOTE: Do not use less than 8 gauge wire size for

charge lines. Also, do not attach them to smaller gauge wires. Your camper maybe equipped with a 3way refrigerator which uses 120v, 12v or LP gas to operate. Selecting the 12v operation requires a large

TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET

The truck must be weighed with occupants and full of fuel. Drive onto the scales and get the weight of the total truck. Next pull forward until the front axle is off the scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the total truck weight to get the weight on the front axle.

With the camper loaded and ready for a camp outing, pull on the scales as before and get the weight of the total truck and camper. Next pull forward until the front axle is off the scale and get the weight on the rear axle. Subtract the weight on the rear axle from the total truck and camper weight to arrive at the weight on the front axle. Subtract the truck weights from the total truck and camper weight for each axle. This amount should be less then the truck manufacturer’s GAWR rating as shown on the Federal Certification Label. If you are over the GAWR rating, you will need to remove or shift weight accordingly.

Once you are less then the GAWR, you need to weigh each individual wheel to insure you are not overweight from side to side. Again pull on to the scales, but with only the right front tire on the scales. Pull forward and get the weight of the right rear tire. Do the same for the left side tires. First the front and then the rear. Take the GAWR rating of the front axle and divide by 2. Do the same for the rear. This is the GAWR for each axle end. Now subtract the individual wheel weights from the individual GAWR for each wheel. If the amount is less you are within the GAWR for that axle end. If the amount is more, you are over the GAWR for that axle end and you will need to adjust how your unit is loaded to bring the weight down within the GAWR.

Proper weight distribution, load management and operating within established limitations will aid in safe and enjoyable travel.

TRUCK/CAMPER LOAD WORKSHEET

TRUCK WEIGHT: INDIVIDUAL AXLE AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS

STEP 1A = GVW STEP 1B = GAW STEP 1C

GAW = (1A – 1B)

SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS.

GVWR GAWR REAR GAWR FRONT FROM FEDERAL CERT. LABEL LBS. LBS. LBS.

TRUCK AND CAMPER WEIGHT: INDIVIDUAL AXLE AND GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHTS

STEP 2A = GWW STEP 2B = GAW STEP 2C

GAW = (2A – 2B)

SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS.

GVWR GAWR REAR GAWR FRONT

FROM FEDERAL CERT. LABEL LBS. LBS. LBS.

TRUCK AND CAMPER WEIGHT: INDIVIDUAL WHEEL POSITION WEIGHTS

STEP 3A STEP 3B STEP 3C STEP 3D

SCALE WEIGHT LBS. LBS. LBS. LBS.

FROM FEDERAL CERT. LABEL FRONT FRONT REAR REAR GAWR ÷ 2 LBS. LBS. LBS. LBS.

CAUTION Individual wheel position weights must not exceed the maximum tire load capacity. Maximum tire load

capacity can only be achieved utilizing the maximum allowable psi as listed on the tire.

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SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

AIR BAGS

Adding air bags can improve vehicle ride, safety, handling and load hauling. Air bags are used to maintain proper weight distribution to all the tires to improve steering, braking and tire wear. Air bags increase spring rate and improve your truck and camper stability. Air bags are used to raise your loaded truck back to the normal ride height. A level, balanced vehicle handles better and provides a safer, more comfortable ride.

HEAVY DUTY SHOCKS

An adjustable shock absorber can significantly increase ride-tuning capabilities in all driving conditions, on and off-road.

TIEDOWNS AND TURNBUCKLES

The camper must be secured to the truck with high quality tiedowns and turnbuckles. The front turnbuckles must be spring or shock loaded. Lance recommends Happijac tiedowns and turnbuckles.

Happijac Rear Turnbuckle Installation

Unlike the front turnbuckles, the rear turnbuckles do not have an internal spring. Rear turnbuckles should NEVER be used on the front of the camper. The rear turnbuckles are the pair with the shorter (8") barrels. Install the Tiedown Couplers onto the Anchor bolts in the ends of the rear bumper. Install the turnbuckles, threaded hook up. Tighten by hand until just snug and then tighten the lock nut using a 3/4" wrench. Check eyebolts, turnbuckles, and bracket bolts before each trip and at frequent intervals.

Happijac Front Turnbuckle Installation

The front turnbuckles are the ones with the longer barrel. They are spring loaded. They must be used on the front to ensure proper system performance. Prior to installing the front turnbuckles hold the turnbuckle up by the captive (non-threaded) hook, mark the hook at the point where it enters the barrel with a painted, taped, or scribed line to make future installations easier. Install the turnbuckles on the truck and camper with the threaded hook end up. This will keep moisture from entering and pooling inside the turnbuckle. Tighten the turnbuckle until the mark that you made has drawn away from the base of the barrel by 1/4". This will set the proper preload on the internal spring. DO NOT TIGHTEN BEYOND THIS POINT! The turnbuckles can be easily hand tightened to this point. Use a 3/4" wrench ONLY to tighten an d loosen the jam nut which prevents the turnbuckle from twisting loose.

EXCLUSIVE LANCE CABOVER TRUCK STRUTS

(Shock Absorbers) To dampen the vertical movements of the camper cabover, it is advisable to install the optional Lance Cabover Struts.

The length of the vertical movement built into the strut will allow them to remain connected to the truck and camper under all but the most rough travel conditions.

The struts should be cleaned and lubricated prior to each trip. This will prevent damage to the o-rings in the strut. It is normal to have an oil film on the shaft of the strut for lubrication.

Brackets are sold separately and are available for various types of trucks from your Lance Dealer.

HITCHING AND TOWING SYSTEMS

A Reese hitch system is recommended for use when towing with your truck and Lance camper. The Titan Class V Receiver, along with a custom designed bar extension for campers over 8' are available from authorized Lance dealers. It can be used with a standard weight carrying ball mount, or for added capacity, a weight distributing hitch bar and ball mount.

Hitch systems should be installed by qualified personnel only. Towing will change the handling and braking characteristics of your truck/camper package. Do not tow from or attach a hitch bar or ball to the camper bumper.

LOADING AND UNLOADING

The camper is loaded, unloaded with the aid of jacks positioned at each corner of the camper. Before operating jacks, read this chapter thoroughly.

other hand until the black pin is engaged in the middle of the handle “T” slot. The release bar should audibly and visually spring back into position. To do so the handle must be in the vertical position. If a jack is supporting the camper, it may be necessary to rotate handle clockwise slightly to relieve load on release bar before release bar can be disengaged.

MANUAL ACME SCREW JACKS

To extend or retract a jack, push handle onto drive shaft and rotate slightly until drive pin is engaged in handle slot. Rotate handle clockwise to raise camper or counterclockwise to lower camper. To remove handle, reverse above procedure.

MANUAL BALL SCREW JACKS

To extend or retract a jack, push handle onto alignment tube and depress the release bar with plastic push collar. Hold plastic push collar in place with one hand and rotate the handle slightly with the other hand until the black pin engages at either end of the handle “T” slot. Rotate the handle clockwise to raise camper or counter clockwise to lower camper.

Quick-to-ground feature:

To extend jack from transport position on truck t o ground, the base can be dropped quickly to the ground. While release bar is disengaged, step down on base to drop it to the ground.

Do not use quick-to-ground feature with handle in place.

NOTE: Quick-to-ground feature may not work freely until jack has been used several times due to close tolerances built into jack.

ELECTRIC CAMPER JACKS

Electric jacks need 12-volt automotive battery power to operate. The camper battery must be charged and in good condition. If the battery is too low to operate the jacks, charge the battery before using jacks. If the camper is on the truck, starting the truck’s engine will supply power to the jacks as long as the 12-volt electrical power cord is connected. If the camper is off the truck and battery power is low, a 12-volt electrical connector extension (available from your Lance Dealer) can be used to connect the camper to the truck to power the jacks. If no power is available, use the manual override operation noted below.

To remove the handle, hold the plastic push collar in place with one hand and back the handle off with the

Do not use the electric jacks to raise or lower the camper using only 120-volt power. The converter’s charger will be damaged if the jacks are operated with 120-volt power through the 12-volt converter without an automotive battery or with a low battery installed in the camper.

Before operating the remote control electric camper jacks, be sure to read and understand the operating instructions that were provided with your camper pertaining to their safe operation.

The jacks are operated with a hand held remote control. To activate the remote, locate and press the control switch located inside the camper, at floor level, near the entry door. A light on the face of the control switch will illuminate when activated. The switch is on a time delay that will automatically shut off approximately 10 minutes after activation. After use, store the remote control in a secure place away from access by children.

The power relay (receiver) for your remote jacks is located on the driver’s side forward most cabinet, usually in the cabover step.

The receiver uses (4) 30 amp ATC fuses that protect each of the jack circuits. If any of the jacks do not operate while depressing the “All Jacks” button on the remote, check the fuses.

To lift camper: (Extend jacks to ground)

Press and hold the “ALL JACKS” extend button. All four jacks simultaneously extend until they touch the ground. Release button.

The jacks may not run synchronized. This is due to the distance each jack is located from the 12v source.

The hand held remote control operates on radio frequency, which is similar to remote units for garage doors openers. The remote is powered by a 9v 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 will only result in momentary pauses during the extend or retract operation.

IMPORTANT! Always have a spare 9-volt battery

available for your remote control. The frequency of your remote control unit has been

pre-set by the manufacturer. If interference problems persist, refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions in your owner’s packet to change the frequency.

Extend front jacks first. Extend front jacks so camper is 4" higher in front than in the rear.

Once the camper front is higher than the rear, press and hold the “ALL JACKS” button. Release the button when the camper is at the desired height. Make sure the

front of the camper stays higher than the rear and is level.

Use the individual jack buttons to adjust an individual jack. Press and hold the extend or retract buttons for the individual jacks as needed to keep the front of the camper 4" higher than the rear, to prevent overloading the front jacks. Keep all corners within 4" of level with each other.

To lower camper:

Retract rear jacks first so the camper is 4" lower in the rear than in the front.

Once the camper has the rear lower than the front, press and hold the “ALL JACKS” button and retract. Release the button when the camper is at the desired height.

Use the individual jack buttons to adjust an individual jack. Keep all corners within 4" of level with each other.

If the jacks keep running, push the control switch and the light will go out. This should shut off the jacks. If they continue to run, unplug the jack(s) from their exterior plug and contact your Lance service center.

Note: When operating the jacks with a low 12v automobile battery, the “ALL JACKS” extend and retract feature may not work. In that case, use the individual jack buttons to operate the jacks.

When operating the jacks by remote control, visually inspect all four jacks to insure that they are responding properly and that you are following proper lifting or lowering camper procedures.

Do not over-extend or over-retract jacks. The electric jack has an internal slip clutch to help prevent damage; when clicking sound is heard, release switch. Continuing to hold the switch will wear out the slip clutch or cause damage to the motor.

If jacks fail to operate, check these items:

1. Be certain that the 9v battery in the remote control unit is fresh. Keep spare batteries available.

2. The control switch light located next to the entry must be on.

3. You are within range for the remote to operate.

4. Adequate 12v battery power is available.

5. The jack electrical cord is securely plugged into the exterior socket.

6. Hold the remote vertically (keypad facing you) and have it between the camper and you.

7. If other radio frequencies devices are making the jacks pause, lift your finger from the button and press the button again.

Swing-out Brackets: (If equipped)

To load or unload campers on dual rear wheel trucks, swing-out brackets are installed on the front jacks to clear the fender. To operate, follow the steps below:

1. Lift jack from the travel notch locked position and swing outward from the camper body.

2. Position jack so when camper jack is lowered, the notch and raised tab engage to prevent rotation.

3. Repeat the process for the other front mounted jack.

4. Follow the standard camper loading and removal procedures below.

LOADING/REMOVING CAMPER

Keep children and animals away from the area when raising or lowering the camper. Avoid putting any part of your body under the camper during the procedure.

Do not tilt the camper sideways while raising it on the jacks. The jacks could buckle.

Always raise or lower the camper with the front either level or higher than the back to avoid weight transfer and damage to jacks or cargo.

Load and unload camper on firm level ground. Unequal load on the jacks can cause the slideout opening to rack.

Use caution when loading and unloading the camper on a windy day. The amount of wind that is dangerous depends on your exposure and the weight of the camper, etc.

If the jacks still fail to operate, consult your Lance service center for more information and help.

Manual Override Operation:

To manually extend or retract jack, unplug the jack from the camper. Place the manual override handle into the alignment tube and engage the drive pin. Rotate handle to raise or lower camper.

The handle should rotate without excessive force. Using excessive force to try and extend or retract the jack can cause damage to the internal components of the jack.

ALWAYS KEEP FRONT HIGHER THAN REAR. LOADING CAMPER ON TO TRUCK

1. Extend each jack no more than 4" at a time, starting with the front jacks, keeping the camper as level as possible at all times. Repeat this

1. process until the camper will clear the truck body bed by approximately 4".

2. Slowly back truck under camper making sure to clear wheel wells and any structure or plumbing located below the living area. This may take more than one try.

3. Continue backing until the truck is within a foot of loaded position. Stop and connect the 12-volt power cord to the 12-volt receptacle in the truck bed.

4. Continue backing under the camper until the bumpers mounted on the crossbar in the truck bed lightly touch the front of the camper.

5. Slowly lower both rear jacks, then front jacks until the camper is resting fully on the truck bed.

6. Raise the jacks and secure in place according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Lift and swing front jacks inward (if equipped with swing out brackets).

8. Secure the camper to the truck with turnbuckles. The front turnbuckles must be spring or shock loaded, while the rear should use solid turnbuckles. Install both the front and rear turnbuckles per manufacturer’s instructions.

9. Connect cabover struts (optional).

10. Install crawl through boot (optional).

Your camper is designed to b e used while standing on the jacks in a lowered position without damage to the camper.

When lowering camper, do not allow camper bumper or generator exhaust pipes to touch the ground. Damage may occur. Allow two inches of clearance to the ground.

LEVELING/STABILIZING CAMPER

Prior to lowering the jacks, try and park on a flat level spot whenever possible; certainly never on a steep slope. If it is not possible to move to a more level location, use wood blocks under the truck tires to assist in leveling. Be sure that the block is larger than the “footprint” of the tire. No part of the tire should ever “hang over” the edge of the block. This includes duallies. This can cause internal damage to the tire. Being level is necessary for comfort, but it is also required for correct operation of your refrigerator and slideout rooms. The jacks should only be used to stabilize the camper when attached to the truck. Attempting to level your camper and truck using the jacks can overload your jacks and cause damage to them, your camper, and your tie-down system.

REMOVING CAMPER FROM TRUCK

1. Position the truck/camper combination on firm level ground. If needed, use 12" sq. 3/4" plywood support pads under each jack to prevent sinking into the ground or asphalt.

2. Disconnect and/or remove the following items:

Crawl through boot Cabover struts Front and rear turnbuckles 12-volt camper power cord Rear view camera cord (if equippedl)

3. Using your remote control, operate all jacks together until the camper clears the truck bed by 4". If necessary to operate the jacks individually, starting with the front jacks, extend the jacks no more than 4" at a time, keeping the camper as level as possible at all times. Repeat the process until the camper has cleared the truck body bed by approximately 4".

4. Slowly drive the truck out from under the camper. Be sure to clear the front overhang.

5. Lower the camper with the rear jacks first, and then the front jacks no more than 4" at a time. Always keep the front of the camper slightly higher than the rear.

Always lower camper back down close to ground level. Do not use tall sawhorses, cinderblocks etc. to support the camper in the raised position. Do not enter or occupy the camper in a raised position.

ON THE ROAD

When loading camper gear, store heavy items first and place down low. Distribute weight as evenly as possible from side to side. REMEMBER: overloading or uneven loading can create a serious safety hazard and may shorten the service life of chassis components. Do not load upper cabinets with heavy items. Secure and brace stored items so they won’t move during travel, thereby shifting the load in the camper. Do not load heavy items near the end of the camper or on the rear bumper. Carry only as much water as needed for travel use or to balance the load. Whenever possible, empty the waste water holding tanks before traveling.

STORAGE

All cabinets and storage areas should have the heaviest items on the bottom and lighter items overhead. After loading you should have the skillets and can goods on the floor or bottom shelf, and the cereals and crackers in the overheads. Use the unbreakable type plates and saucers, and consider storing your dishtowels around them.

Clothing hung in wardrobes should be kept on hangers that snap over the clothes rods to keep them from “jumping” off on rough roads.

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL

Properly preparing for a trip before you leave can make things more enjoyable. Make a list of items you will need or wish to take. Keep in mind the following categories:

Bathroom supplies Bedding Cleaning items Clothing Fire Extinguisher First aid items Food Holding tank chemical Kitchenware Personal items Road flares Tools

PRE TRIP CHECKS (Exterior)

1. Connect battery(s) and check condition.

2. Check for fluid leaks.

3. Check tires and wheels for damage and proper inflation. Check tires for cuts or other damage.

4. Check tires for unusual tread wear that may indicate a balance or suspension problem.

5. Always keep tires in good condition and when replacing, be certain that the new tires have the load carrying capacity of your truck’s G.V.W.R.

6. Check that access doors are securely closed.

7. Check engine and power plant oil levels.

8. Check engine coolant level, windshield washer reservoir, and batteries.

9. Check all running lights, taillights and electrical system.

10. Be sure tie downs and cabover stabilizers are securely tightened.

11. Be sure to use a stable and adequately rated heavy-duty jack that will lift both the truck and camper combined weight.

(Interior)

1. Secure all loose items.

2. Close all drawers and cabinets.

3. Secure range and refrigerator doors.

4. Check that entry door is locked.

(Systems)

1. Fill fresh water tank.

2. Drain holding tanks and secure drain cap.

3. Check operation of interior lights and appliances.

4. Check propane gas level. Check for kinked propane lines and possible leaks.

POST-TRIP CLEAN-UP

1. Clean unit and check for damage.

2. Drain waste-holding tanks.

3. Clean waste drain hose and secure drain cap.

4. Drain fresh water tank and rinse.

5. Close outlet valve on propane tank.

6. Disconnect the battery cables or turn off battery disconnect switch if equipped.

SAFE DRIVING RULES

Your truck will have different handling and stopping characteristics when it is carrying the camper. The following rules will help you develop needed skills for safe truck camper driving.

Travel slowly with your new truck/camper combination, until you have learned the handling and stopping characteristics of the combination. Practice turning, stopping, and backing in a secluded place away from traffic.

Do not permit a driver who is inexperienced to operate your truck/camper combination without your direct supervision. REMEMBER it’s slow speed for beginners.

Drive at moderate speeds allowing for adverse highway and wind conditions. Even under the best of conditions, do not exceed 55 miles per hour. As speed

increases, driving stability, stopping ability, and ability to make emergency maneuvers are greatly reduced.

Reduce speed before starting down hills - even short ones - and avoid heavy braking on downgrades. Truck stability is reduced when traveling downhill.

Slow down before entering turns and avoid heavy braking in turns. Truck stability is reduced in turns, and the weight of the camper on the truck will affect the way the truck handles. Avoid quick steering movements that can reduce truck stability.

Maintain at least twice the normal stopping distance while carrying your camper. The increased weight of the camper on the truck requires greater stopping distance.

Use lower gears on long grades. Downshift on upgrades to avoid overheating or undue engine loads. Downshift on downgrades to allow engine braking to assist in controlling vehicle speed. Avoid continuous or frequent brake application. The added weight of the camper can cause brakes to overheat and fade.

CAMPGROUND REGULA TIONS

You should always check the campground regulations on arrival. This will avoid any unnecessary conflict with the campground management and/or other campground users. Note: Some Campgrounds do

not allow the camper to be removed from the truck.

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS Safety Precautions

Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, tasteless, and odor-less. It is a combustion by-product of fuel burning engines. The engines in your truck and generator system (if installed) produce it constantly while they are running. Carbon monoxide gas is deadly. Please read and understand the following warnings and precautions to protect yourself and others from the effects of carbon monoxide gas.

WARNING Exhaust gases are deadly. Do not block the tailpipes or situate the vehicle in a place where the exhaust gases have any possibility of accumulating either outside, underneath, or inside your vehicle or any nearby vehicles.

Allow ample time for passing. Your acceleration will be much slower when you are carrying the camper.

Become familiar with the position of the truck in traffic, and be cautious when maneuvering to allow for its length and width. Always allow extra room to corner and to change lanes. Learn to use the side mirrors to view the road behind and to the sides. Check them often.

Allow for extra height of your camper. Check for low hanging tree branches or other obstructions whenever you drive, park, or when pulling in for fuel or service. Always check overhead clearance of overpasses and bridges, especially if you drive with the roof vents slightly open or if the camper is equipped with a roof air conditioner, roof rack, TV/radio antenna, or a satellite dish.

Measure your height from the ground to the highest point on the roof. Write it down on a piece of tape and put it in a visible place in your truck. This will help you when you get to that “low overpass”.

NOTE: Be sure to lower TV antenna before driving. RIDING IN CAMPER WHILE TRAVELING

For the safety of passengers, it is not advisable to ride in the camper while traveling. In some states it may be illegal. If it is necessary, care must be taken to remain seated while moving.

WARNING Outside air movement can carry exhaust gases inside the vehicle through windows or other openings remote from the exhaust outlets.

WARNING Operate the engine(s) only when safe dispersion of exhaust gases can be assured, and monitor outside conditions to be sure that exhaust continues to be dispersed safely.

WARNING Do not under any circumstances operate any engine while sleeping. Beware of exhaust gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning symptoms:

Dizziness Headache Weakness and sleepiness Nausea Vomiting Muscular twitching Throbbing in temples Inability to think coherently

If symptoms indicate the possibility of monoxide gas poisoning:

Turn off engine(s) immediately Get out into fresh air at once Summon medical assistance

Check the exhaust systems during routine maintenance and repair any leaks, damage, or obstruction before further operations. Do not modify any exhaust system in any way.

EFFECTS OF PROLONGED OCCUPANCY

Your camper was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy. If you expect to occupy the camper for an extended period, be prepared to deal with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered.

The relatively small volume of space and air tight construction of a modern recreational vehicle means that the normal living activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture saturation of the air contained in the camper and the appearance of visible moisture, especially in cold weather.

Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather, moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of your camper during use in cold weather when the relative humidity of interior air is high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls of the camper are much thinner than house walls.

Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily through breathing, cooking, bathing, and washing. Unless this water vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed by a dehumidifier, it will condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice. It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels.

Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious condensation problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in your camper, you should take action to minimize their effects.

NOTE: Your camper is not designed to be used as permanent housing. Use of this product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of the structure, interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting and drapes. Damage or deterioration due to long-term occupancy may not be considered normal, and may under the terms of the warranty constitute misuse, abuse or neglect, and may therefore reduce your warranty protection.

ventilation may increase furnace-heating load during cold weather, it will greatly reduce water condensation. Even when it is raining or snowing, ventilation air from outside will be far drier than interior air and will effectively reduce condensation inside the camper.

Minimize moisture release inside the camper. Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan (or open the bath vent) when bathing to carry water vapor out of the camper. Avoid making steam from excessive boiling or use of hot water. Remove water or snow from shoes before entering to avoid soaking the carpet. Avoid drying ov ercoats or other clothes inside the camper.

DO NOT HEAT THE CAMPER INTERIOR WITH THE RANGE OR OVEN!!

In addition to the hazards of toxic fumes and oxygen depletion, open flames add moisture to the interior air, increasing condensation. Do not use an air humidifier inside the camper. Water put into the air by the humidifier will greatly increase condensation.

Ventilate closets and cabinets. During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave cabinets and closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the interior of storage compartments built against exterior walls. The airflow will warm the exterior wall surface, reducing or eliminating condensation and minimizing possible ice formation.

Install a dehumidifier. During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifying appliance may be more comfortable and effective in removing excess moisture from the interior air. While use of a dehumidifier is not a “cure-all”, ventilation, and moisture reduction continue to be important, operation of the dehumidifier will reduce the amount of outside air needed for ventilation. Heating load on the furnace will be reduced, and the interior will be less drafty.

VENTILA TION AND MOISTURE CONTROL

You can reduce interior moisture condensation by taking the following steps:

Ventilate with outside air. Partially open one or more roof vents and one or more windows to provide circulation of outside air into the interior. While this

DRIPPING CEILING VENTS

During cold weather and even in short term occupancy, condensation frequently forms on ceiling vents and may even accumulate to the point of dripping onto the surfaces below. This is frequently misinterpreted as a “leaking” roof vent but is most often condensation drippage.

Follow the preceding steps to control moisture condensation. Insulated hatch and vent covers are available. Consult your Lance Dealer.

INTERIOR ODOR

New units may have a strong odor and even cause eye and lung irritation when closed up in hot weather. This is due to glues used in production of forest products (plywood, paneling, etc.). This condition passes with time, but in an extreme condition, open the door, windows, and vents to allow the interior to “air out” for several hours.

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