RECREATIONAL VEHICLES CAMPING TRAILER …

1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLESCAMPING TRAILEROWNER S MANUALiWelcome to Viking s growing family of RV owners. Hours of relaxation,adventure and enjoyment await you in your new Viking. Thousands ofViking RV owners have been enjoying their units for many Owner s Manual has been prepared to help you and your familyenjoy your new Viking RV to its fullest by providing basic instructions forthe operation and maintenance of its appliances, accessories and RVsystems. Please read it carefully and follow the instructions. Also read andfollow the instructions contained in the appliance and accessorymanufacturers instruction booklets provided as part of the VikingInformation Packet. If you have any questions regarding operation, maintenance or service,please contact your Viking dealer so he can assist you. Your satisfactionis of the utmost importance to your dealer and to and maintenance instructions, regarding appliances in thismanual were obtained from manufacturer s booklets and are used withthe permission of those various manufacturers.

2 Viking Recreation Vehiclereserves the right to present edited portions of these Recreation vehicle works year round to improve its products. As aresult, all specifications, equipment and prices quoted in our literature aresubject to change without notice or obligation to the you for selecting our product. iiisThe following note is added as a requirement of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could causeinjury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Viking RECREATIONAL VEHICLES , NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that asafety defect exists in a group of VEHICLES , it may order a recall and remedy , NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, orViking RECREATIONAL VEHICLES , contact NHTSA, you may either call the:Auto Safety Hot-Line toll-free at:1-800-424-9393(or 366-0123 in Washington area)or write Department of TransportationWashington, 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the symbol which means BE ALERT!

3 YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!! 2 WARRANTYW arranty Service ..3 Warranty Period ..3 Who is Covered ..3 What is Covered ..3 What is Not Covered ..3 Other Warranties ..3 Owner Relations ..3LP GAS SYSTEM SAFETY HOOK-UPCoupler ..63-Way Tongue Jack ..6 Safety Chains, Electrical Connection ..6 Hitch Ball Height ..6 Definitions ..6 Federal ..7 TOW vehicle SELECTIONE ngine Size ..8 Load Carrying Hitch ..8 Brake ..9 DRIVINGP ulling into Traffic .. Stopping ..9 Swaying or on a Grade ..9 Backing ..10 Freeing a Stuck Tire Rack ..10 LIFT SYSTEM SYSTEM UTILITY Connection ..1712-Volt ..17 FRESH WATER SYSTEMCity Water ..17 Water Water Tank ..18 Water Pump ..18 Galley Hand Pump ..18 Sink ..18 Leaks ..18 DRAINAGE SYSTEMD rainage ..18LP GAS SYSTEMC limate Differences ..19LP Gas Line the LP Gas Bottle ..19LP Bottle Care ..19 Regulator Gas Regulator Freeze-Up ..20 APPLIANCES AND ACCESSORIESR ange ..20 Ice 12V/110V/ Gas Refrigerator .. Heater.

4 22LP GAS BOTTLE INSTALLATION - GAS BOTTLE INSTALLATION - Maintenance ..25 Air Quality ..25 Roof ..26 Electric Bearings ..26 Lift System ..26 STORAGELP Gas System ..26 Exterior .. CANADA OR MEXICOV ehicles ..27CB and and Cats ..28 TOURIST IDENTIFICATION POWER LIFT OF SAFETY A - 43 ANNEX B - LP GAS 44LP GAS DETECTOR 46 GAS BOTTLE/BATTERY RACK INSTALLATION SHEET ..47 ENTRANCE DOOR SETUP OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONC ongratulations on the purchase of your new RV. We sincerely thankyou for choosing our product. To help you enjoy your new RV, you ll find inthis owner s manual many useful tips for CAMPING trips as well as basicoperation and maintenance information for your RV s systems A SHORT TRIP FIRST. The experience you ll gain from this willhelp make your future RVing more complement the standard and optional equipment you ve chosen foryour unit, there are many other accessories available.

5 You may wish touse your unit several times before you invest in these accessories. Whatmay be a necessity for one RVer could prove to be of no value to , your dealer is always ready to help and advise go into great detail in this manual and for good reason. If you are afirst-timer, we want you to learn to operate your RV correctly, to be able touse its components, appliances and any optional equipment in the mostefficient first glance, you may be overwhelmed by all the detail. But afteryou ve used your new RV a couple of times, you ll be able to perform allthe checks, start-ups and systems in much less time than it takes to readour you re a veteran RVer, you know that things change and a quickreview of this manual will bring you up-to-date on what s read on. Happy CAMPING !NOTE:Because of the variety of models we offer, your RV may not have all ofthe components illustrated or described in this owner s manual.

6 Ask yourdealer for details concerning the specifics of your CAMPING TRAILER is designed to provide temporary shelter. Its systems and materials aremeant to provide reasonable comforts in reasonable environments. Extremes in usage such asprolonged and continuous exposure to the elements while set up, overloading, traveling oversevere terrain, or other misuses will overtax the camper, its materials and its overall design. Thefailure to perform regular maintenance such as gentle cleaning, lubrication, proper tire inflation,and LP systems maintenance will reduce the proper performance of your !READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU TAKE YOUR FIRST TRIPREAD WARNINGS ON LP GAS SYSTEMS PAGE2s!OUR WARRANTYGENERAL Your new RECREATIONAL vehicle is backed by ourposition as an industry leader, achieved through decadesof experience in producing RV s noted for their quality anddependability. Our one-year warranty demonstrates ourconfidence in our products and is a commitment tocustomers continued effort has been made to provide you with a safe,dependable RECREATIONAL vehicle .

7 Your RV complies withapplicable federal and state regulations and therequirements of ANSI , the nationally recognized Standard for RECREATIONAL VEHICLES - Installation ofPlumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems. TheRecreation vehicle Industry Association (RVIA)periodically inspects our production and assists inmaintaining strict compliance with installation and safetystandards for those systems. Similar periodic inspectionsof the systems are made by representatives of variousstates. You, the owner, must perform periodic inspectionsof the systems and provide a program of preventivemaintenance as described in the Owner s Manual andinstruction SERVICEWe recommend that warranty service be performed bythe authorized dealer from whom you purchased your RVbecause of the dealer s continued and personal interest inyour satisfaction. But if you are traveling or in the eventthat you move, service under the warranty will beperformed by any of our authorized dealers.

8 Wheneverpossible, make an appointment to avoid carry your Owner Registration Card, whichmust be presented to obtain warranty service. The card isproof of purchase and provides the date of retail sale,which is necessary to determine warrantability. If youcannot locate an authorized dealer, contact our ServiceDepartment at the address on the back of this PERIODThe warranty period shall be for 12 months and beginon the date the new RECREATIONAL vehicle is delivered to theretail purchaser, or the first in-service date, whichever IS COVEREDThe first retail purchaser, provided terms of thewarranty are IS COVEREDThe Manufacturer warrants to owners that anauthorized dealer or Service Center will make repairsmade necessary by defects in material or workmanshipduring the warranty period. Such repairs will be madewithout charge for parts and labor to the IS NOT COVEREDOur warranty does not cover the tires, tubes, repairs oradjustments required because of neglect, accident,misuse, failure to follow service and use instructions,normal wear and/or exposure, unauthorized repairs ormodifications to any part of the systems or body that mightcause defective new RECREATIONAL vehicle is designed as atemporary living quarters for RECREATIONAL CAMPING , travelor seasonal use and not as a permanent dwelling as a permanent accommodation is breach ofwarranty and we are not liable for any damage that resultsbecause of such manufacturer does not assume responsibility forloss of use of the RECREATIONAL vehicle , loss of time,inconvenience or expenses due to equipment failures(refer to the warranty statement for other exclusions andlimitations).

9 Torn vinyl and screens will not be covered under thiswarranty on units which remain in dealer stock after six (6) WARRANTIESBe certain to complete and submit to the appropriatemanufacturers the warranty forms for tires, which are notcovered by our one-year warranty. If service or parts arerequired for these products, refer to the furnished list offactory-authorized service centers. If the list is notavailable, write or call the manufacturer concerned toobtain the location of the nearest authorized RELATIONSO wner satisfaction and good will are of primaryconcern to us. We recognize that our continued successas a leading manufacturer of RECREATIONAL vehiclesdepends upon your complete confidence in our productsand service. A pleasant and effective relationship throughour dealers is as important as maintaining the technicalexcellence of our product. Your authorized dealer willassist you in providing service, maintenance, selection ofoptions and instructions concerning the operation of yourrecreational , a warranty or service matter may not behandled to your satisfaction.

10 Often it is the result of amisunderstanding and can be resolved at the dealer the situation with the dealership management. Ifyou cannot find satisfaction at the dealer level, we inviteyou to contact our Service Department, where we willmake every effort possible to provide an agreeablesolution. In most instances, we will eventually refer youback to the local dealer with our or telephone our Service Department at theaddress or telephone number at the back of this NUMBER, DECALS AND DATA PLATESThe CAMPING TRAILER serial number label is mounted onthe front road side of the camper and stamped into top of A-Frame. 3 IMPORTANTA lways give model, year and serial numberinformation when ordering parts. Also VIKING recommends that you keep a copy of this informationseparate from the camper in the event theft or vandalismrequires you to supply a copy to the and date plates used throughout the camperaid in its safe and efficient operation; others give serviceinstructions.