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NOTE:
It is extremely important to keep the master cylinder full at all times. An
empty cylinder invites moisture.
Breakaway Protection
The hydraulic brake system is equipped with a breakaway cable or chain. When towing,
this cable or chain should be attached loosely to a frame member of the tow vehicle,
leaving enough clearance so that the travel trailer can turn freely without actuating the
breakaway device.
Should the trailer separate from the tow vehicle, the breakaway cable will actuate the
master cylinder, locking the brakes. This will stop the travel trailer in the shortest
possible distance.
CAUTION: Breakaway protection should be fully released during the vehicle
operation. Check this before towing. Do not use the breakaway protection as a
parking brake.
SETTING UP YOUR KIWI/KIWI TOO TRAVEL TRAILER
We recommend that you select a level or nearly level place for camping. There are two
reasons to be level. First, your travel trailer is designed to operate in a level position for
both water drainage system and especially your refrigerator. Second, it is more comfort-
able to live on the level. Should a level site not be available, use short 2" x 6" blocks of
wood to raise the low side wheels.
Before unhooking the travel trailer from tow vehicle, always mount dolly wheel to tongue
jack and block trailer wheels to keep trailer from moving.
1. Release weight distributing bars (if used).
2. Release safety latch on coupler.
3. Raise coupler on A-frame by turning tongue jack until ball is free.
4. Disconnect 7-way wire connector, safety chains, and breakaway cable.
5. Move tow vehicle away as desired.
6. Lower tongue jack until travel trailer is level.
7. Lower the stabilizer jacks (Fig. 3-3) by placing the
crank onto the jack shaft and turning clockwise to
lower it until the frame of the travel trailer begins to
rise slightly. Equalize all four jacks for best support.
You may need to adjust each jack two or three
times. For convenience when you are not parked on
cement, you may wish to place a wood or hard
plastic block under the jack.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE STABILIZER JACKS TO LEVEL THE UNIT. It
is important to remember that stabilizer jacks are to be used only for support while
occupying and moving around in your travel trailer. They are not designed to bear
the weight of the travel trailer.
Fig. 3-3
