SkyLine TRAVEL TRAILER FIFTH WHEEL, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 TRAVEL TRAILER FIFTH WHEEL OWNERS MANUAL This Quality Recreational Vehicle Built By...

Page 2: ...ed satisfaction we re dedicated to providing you with a quality product along with the very best service available in our industry Skyline s Commitment of Excellence will be a source of pride and sati...

Page 3: ...Driving Techniques 15 Stabilization 17 Utility Systems 19 Utility Diagrams 25 Ventilation and Condensation 31 The Exterior of Your Travel Trailer 35 The Interior of Your Travel Trailer 39 Fire and Eme...

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Page 5: ...ore your rst trip please take the time to read this manual and the ap pliance and other manuals that come with it They will help you to get the most enjoyment out of your purchase All manuals should b...

Page 6: ...e rare cases in which your dealer and the factory service representative have been un able to resolve the problem write the Director of Consumer Relations Skyline Corporation P O Box 743 Elkhart India...

Page 7: ...You can rely on Skyline today and tomorrow To further ensure your satisfaction 1 Your travel trailer is inspected by your dealer after it leaves the factory and before it is delivered to you 2 Upon ta...

Page 8: ...tch such as the Air Ride Hitch is used to couple the recreational vehicle to the tow vehicle The rough ride of the larger trucks can cause structural prob lems to develop in recreational vehicles if a...

Page 9: ...nd hitched to the fully loaded tow vehicle with spring bars tightened Spring bars do not apply to fth wheels Do not exceed the tow vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating s GAWR or Gross Vehicle Weight Ratin...

Page 10: ...ion must be maintained Please follow procedures on the Caution label and reference the following trailer weight information label which are both located on your kitchen overhead door to determine actu...

Page 11: ...tal weight including liquids groceries clothing etc must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR stated on the label on the left front of your trailer The total load on the front and rear whee...

Page 12: ...on your truck rear wheels when connected to your trailer b The total weight on the wheels and jacks when disconnected from the towing vehicle c The weight on the wheels when connected to the towing v...

Page 13: ...le has been equipped with an entrance door greater than 36 inches in width and an access ramp for that door only then can your recreational vehicle be used to store motorized vehicles or equipment WAR...

Page 14: ...heck for cracked or bent parts cracked welds deformed or stripped bolts Inspect the spring bars and chains Be sure the ball is tight and well lubricated Check the trailer tongue for cracks Be sure the...

Page 15: ...important and should be added to your trailer to protect your investment as well as other people s lives and property As a trailer owner it is your responsibility to be familiar with these devices an...

Page 16: ...RICAL SYSTEM section of this manual for details of the electrical system and wiring TIRES The tires are covered by the tire manufacturer s warranty In order to get maximum wear and trouble free travel...

Page 17: ...17 Figure 3 NEVER USE BUMPER JACKS Figure 2 TYPICAL SCISSOR JACK Figure 1 TYPICAL WHEEL CHOCKS...

Page 18: ...al tires In selecting tires for your trailer buy the size type and load range found on the trailer s certi cation label CHANGING A TIRE 1 Turn on the tow vehicle s hazard warning ashers 2 Set up ares...

Page 19: ...are actuated when tow vehicle brakes are applied Most experienced drivers prefer to have the trailer brakes set to engage slightly before those of the tow vehicle This is particularly helpful during r...

Page 20: ...ems 4 Breakaway Switch The breakaway switch is located on the trailer tongue It has a steel cable lanyard fastened to it which will reach to the frame of the tow vehicle This device is one of the most...

Page 21: ...ke drums and internal components each time the wheel bearings are lubricated See MAINTENANCE CHART at the back of this manual The magnets and linings should not show excessive or uneven wear The magne...

Page 22: ...iving skills needed for safe trailer towing WARNING TOW AT MODERATE SPEEDS ALLOWING FOR ADVERSE HIGHWAY AND WIND CONDITIONS INCREASED SPEED REDUCES TRAIL ER TOWING STABILITY AND HANDLING AND STOPPING...

Page 23: ...your outside rear view mirror and proper turn signals to assure safe maneuvering TURNING Make wider turns at curves and corners Because your trailer s wheels are closer to the inside of a turn than th...

Page 24: ...re mirrors extending on both sides of the tow vehicle to provide the driver a clear view when passing or being passed Check speci c requirements in the states where you will travel Install mirrors as...

Page 25: ...ouch the frame then lower the front jack to level See Figure 4 If your trailer is equipped with a power front jack you may have to run the jack up or down The switch is spring loaded and will return t...

Page 26: ...gns of wear or damage and make any needed repairs for safe operation and towing UTILITY SYSTEMS The utility systems in your travel trailer have been carefully engineered for maximum effectiveness and...

Page 27: ...un down e Check storage tank vent 3 Pump runs when there is no apparent demand for water a Check all faucets and xtures to make sure they are shut off and not leaking b Check to be sure there is water...

Page 28: ...rging movement of normal travel usually prevents this if the holding tank valve is kept closed and opened only for dumping and cleaning The slide valve has a fully closed and locked position that shou...

Page 29: ...system are equipped to operate best on Propane Make sure your Propane tanks are NOT FILLED WITH STRAIGHT BU TANE which has a higher boiling point than Propane Butane will convert to a gas only at tem...

Page 30: ...e that the regulator vent faces downward and that the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage which could result in excessive gas pressure causing re or explosion THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJ...

Page 31: ...ner CHECKLIST For safe use of your trailer and its appliances PLAY IT SAFE AT ALL TIMES Know the distinctive odor of Propane The following label has been placed in the vehicle near the range area DANG...

Page 32: ...WATER SYSTEM LOW POINT SYSTEM DRAINS LEGEND TANK DRAIN SHOWER TUB FAUCET LAV FAUCET TOILET CITY WATER CONNECTION WATER HEATER WATER PUMP HOT WATER LINE KITCHEN SINK WATER TANK FILL FRONT OF TRAILER C...

Page 33: ...NS LIQUID WASTE TANK BELOW FLOOR FRONT OF TRAILER ANTI SIPHON VENT CLEAN OUT PLUG SOLID WASTE TANK BELOW FLOOR TOILET FLANGE LAV FAUCET DRAIN CLEAN OUT PLUG TERMINATION VALVES CAP BELOW FLOOR ANTI SIP...

Page 34: ...R FURNACE CONNECTION AT REAR OR SIDE CONNECTION TO Propane TANK S REFRIGERATOR RANGE CONNECTION IS BELOW RANGE TOP GROMMET USED WHERE TUBING RUNS THRU FLOOR TYPICAL BLACK IRON PIPE BELOW FLOOR FRONT O...

Page 35: ...RECEPT 30 AMP MAIN BREAKER REF 12 V DC 110V AC LOAD CENTER DECOR LIGHT DIMMER SWITCH SOME MODELS ROOF MOUNTED AIR CONDITIONER OPTIONAL CIRCUIT BREAKERS GFCI PROTECTED BATH RECEPT JUNCTION BOX MICROWAV...

Page 36: ...GHT FAN FURNACE CONN WATER PUMP SWITCH ON KIT BASE OR OPT L MONITOR PANEL OUTDOOR LIGHT BATH VENT FAN WALL SWITCH TYPICAL 12V LIGHT WITH SWITCH MOUNTED TO BOTTOM OF OVERHEAD OR CEILING 12V DC 110V AC...

Page 37: ...JURY OR DEATH All outlet receptacles are wired for 120 volt power They conform to ANSI A119 2 NFPA 1192 Standard on Recreational Vehicles and the National Electri cal Code Protection against ground fa...

Page 38: ...not connected to a 120 volt power source your 12 volt system will draw power from the bat tery Whenever city power 120V is available it should be used to avoid discharging the trailer battery See Dia...

Page 39: ...ere life can be supported Recre ational vehicle construction is not and cannot be designed to exclude mold spores If the growing conditions are right mold can grow in your recreational vehicle Most pe...

Page 40: ...er household goods could already contain mold growth 2 Regular vacuuming and cleaning will help reduce levels of settled mold spores De tergent solutions and most tile cleaners are effective in contro...

Page 41: ...d is present in your recreational vehicle you should immedi ately consult a quali ed expert who will advise you on the proper steps for your speci c situation USE A DEHUMIDIFIER During prolonged and c...

Page 42: ...re on the door latch while turning the key The door is locked from the inside by pushing or turning a button near the door handle Windows and window glass meet or exceed all federal safety standards T...

Page 43: ...r generator please follow the instructions in the owner manual for the generator in your owner package DANGER Be extremely careful when fueling a tank Do not smoke or allow others to smoke within 20 f...

Page 44: ...vehicles Please observe the following precautions when us ing the fueling station Review all warnings in the Generator section of this manual for gasoline generators The same warnings apply to the us...

Page 45: ...be used when placing any articles on the roof and care should be exer cised when working on top of the vehicle The rubber roofs may become slippery when wet If damage does occur the membrane can be e...

Page 46: ...cally for outdoor use It must be mounted to the sidewall of the trailer using the bracket provided with the grill See the manufacturer s manual for operating information Allow grill to cool adequatel...

Page 47: ...wheel vehicles Some of these are stored in enclosures at the sidewalls exterior type while others are a part of a dinette arrange ment The following explanations and illustrations explain the operati...

Page 48: ...G DOWN TABLE Pull the table towards you and up then push it toward the wall Insert the brackets tabs at the back of the table into the wall support brackets Pull the leg down into place See Figure 10...

Page 49: ...eleasing the latches close the cabinet doors and drop the cabinet facing to a position level with the cabinet bottom Secure the doors in the closed position with the hook eye fasteners to prevent door...

Page 50: ...ack of the sofa forward until the back rolls over to form the front half of the bed See Figure 14 LOVESEAT SLEEPER QUEEN SLEEPER AND CONVERT A BED To adapt these into a bed remove the seat cushions li...

Page 51: ...t should be accidently locked or there is a need to unlock the door from outside the room simply insert a thin object into the slot screw driver coin etc and turn counterclockwise See Figure 17 Figure...

Page 52: ...facturer s instructions for detailed operation and preven tive maintenance requirements Remember that this appliance requires a large portion of your available electric power NOTE Many units include d...

Page 53: ...power ON indicator light are on a wall plate Several different types of wall plates are used so refer to the manufacturer s instructions for details The antenna crank handle should be turned in the U...

Page 54: ...function differently Be certain your dealer explains the operation of the monitoring panel in your unit Be sure to check the panel reading when the fresh water tank is lled Water with a very low mine...

Page 55: ...55 Figure 21 TYPICAL HAND CONTROL MARINE TYPE TOILET Figure 22 FLUSH LEVER Figure 23 WATER LEVER Figure 24 TYPICAL FOOT PEDAL MARINE TYPE TOILET...

Page 56: ...here may be foreign matter on the waste blade valve or the seal in the bottom of the bowl preventing the bowl from fully closing On the foot pedal models clean out any foreign material in the groove w...

Page 57: ...e attempt to start when the unit is being used for the rst time or after the re ll of the Propane tanks CAUTION Hydrogen can be produced in the water heater system if the heater has not been used for...

Page 58: ...se excessive indoor humidity SUCH HEATERS MAY ALSO CAUSE A FIRE DEPLETE OXYGEN OR RE LEASE CARBON MONOXIDE OR OTHER HARMFUL GASES WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE Don t...

Page 59: ...ough the 7 way power cord the RV battery or when the converter is energized through the 120 volt shoreline For protection in all circumstances i e dry camping a fully charged RV battery must be proper...

Page 60: ...ote from one another They are either two doors or a door and a window which is marked as an exit Be sure that these exits are accessible and left free for exit Be certain that you and your family know...

Page 61: ...ily and actually rehearse escape You might have to nd your way out in thick smoke or darkness Learn how to extinguish common res in early stages Your unit is equipped with a re extinguisher Everyone s...

Page 62: ...st of housekeeping safety features and re prevention procedures Remember these helpful hints when faced with a re When reporting a re speak calmly don t panic and give all the needed information Remem...

Page 63: ...Skyline Corporation If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign Howeve...

Page 64: ...64 TRAVEL TRAILER AND FIFTH WHEEL SLIDE OUT ROOM ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATION...

Page 65: ...ctrical system must have a fully charged 12 volt battery in the wiring system prior to operating the slide out DO NOT OPERATE THE SLIDE OUT ROOM WITH THE CONVERTER ONLY DAMAGE TO THE SLIDE OUT MOTOR W...

Page 66: ...of travel and front to back It may be necessary to adjust the room in one direction or any combination of directions THE TRAILER MUST BE LEVEL PRIOR TO ADJUSTING THE SLIDE OUT ROOM LENGTH OF TRAVEL T...

Page 67: ...e fuse protecting this wire under the seven way junction box cover will blow if the room is operated from the tow vehicle battery only Never replace this fuse with a fuse larger than thirty 30 amps re...

Page 68: ...extending open the room further The opposite direction will decrease the travel Turning nut F in the direction shown will increase the return travel of the room close the room tighter The opposite di...

Page 69: ...EFORE LOOSENING BOLTS C HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS NUT E ADJUST NUT E IN DIRECTION SHOWN TO INCREASE EXTENT OF ROOM Piston rod must be held here to tighten nuts Be sure to hold the rod as close to the threads...

Page 70: ...and drain through the oor See Figure 32 Note Some models may have capped lines rather than valves 5 Drain all water from the tank by opening the drain on the side of the trailer 6 Pour about a cup of...

Page 71: ...HED AND SANITIZED INGESTION OF EVEN NONTOXIC ANTIFREEZE COULD CAUSE A SEVERE ADVERSE REACTION GENERAL You should perform the following procedures if you will not be using your trailer for an extended...

Page 72: ...ose now or later ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Turn off all circuit breakers at the service panel If the trailer is equipped with a generator turn off the generator at the switch in the generator compartment EXTE...

Page 73: ...__Soap Powder _______Window Cleaner _______Wax Paper Foil _______Plastic Bags _______Large Trash Bags _______Portable BBQ _______Charcoal Starter Fluid _______Clothesline _______Clothes Pins _______Ma...

Page 74: ..._Clothes Hangers _______Firewood TOOLS _______Screwdriver _______Adjustable Wrench _______Pliers _______Small Saw _______Hammer _______Folding Shovel _______Lantern Fuel Mantles _______Flashlight ____...

Page 75: ...pect Clean Vents Torque Lug Nuts Sanitize Water Tanks if trailer has been stored Clean Drapes Interior Fabrics Clean Battery Cables Terminals Check Fluid Inspect Suspension Check All Seams Openings Re...

Page 76: ...___________ Serial Number___________________________________________________________ Generator Manufacturer____________________________________________________________ Model __________________________...

Page 77: ...cMinnville OR 97128 9318 1 800 929 1080 1 503 472 3101 Texas SKYLINE RV DIVISION P O Box 119 606 S Second Ave Mans eld TX 76063 1917 1 800 962 7773 1 817 477 3161 Indiana NOMAD LAYTON ELKHART IN P O B...

Page 78: ...hing Information 7 Propane Manual Regulator 23 Propane System 22 Monitor Panel 47 Oven Kitchen 45 Radio AM FM CD Player 47 Grill Exterior 39 Range Hood 45 Range Kitchen 45 Refrigerator 45 Smoke Alarm...

Page 79: ...a home that won t own you it s time to check out the homes built and backed by Skyline For more than 53 years Skyline s been building America s best Because Skyline people understand that even for an...

Page 80: ...Every activity and every job in the Company is part of this process PEOPLE People are our greatest asset We will listen to and respect ideas from everyone and will involve our people in the decisions...

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