NORTHWOOD 2004 series Owner's Manual - Camper Tie Downs:
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REAR AWNIN G OR S IDE BOX AW NING (optional equipm ent):
Consult the
manufacturer’s instruction manual for operation and maintenance of the optional rear awning and/or
side awning. IMPORTANT: Check to make sure that the awning(s) are locked in the closed position
before traveling.
CAMPER TIE DOWNS:
When securing your camper to the truck make sure you do not over
tighten the tie downs. The tie downs should be hand tight plus ½ turn. Be sure to check
approximately every fifty miles until you are sure that the tie downs are secure and not loosening from
travel vibration. Spring loaded camper tie downs are recommended.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
NORTHWOOD truck campers are equipped with three separate and distinct electrical systems.
1.
The 120-volt to 12-volt converter and a 12-volt DC wet cell, negative ground, deep
cycle, storage battery system.
2.
The 120-volt AC electrical system similar to the one used in your home.
3.
The optional LP Gas generator.
12-VOLT POWER SYSTEM:
The power center is the nerve center of the 12-volt DC--as
well as the 120-volt AC-- system.
Fuses for the 12-volt DC circuits are located at the power center panel. These fuses are automotive
type and should always be replaced with the same type and amperage rating.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL 12-VOLT FUSES WITH AMPERAGE RATINGS GREATER THAN
THAT SPECIFIED ON THE FUSE BOX LABEL.
Battery condition can be checked on the MONITOR PANEL. To check the battery charge:
1.
Press "BATTERY" rocker switch on the panel.
2.
Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance. The battery should be checked with a load.
3.
Read battery condition on the meter. 10-volt is poor, 11-volt is fair, and 12.6-volt is
good. When meter reads below 12-volts you lose 30% of your battery charge. If your
120-volt power cord is plugged in to shore power or your optional generator is running a
full battery charge should read 13.6-volts rather than 12.6-volts.
WARNING: DISCONNECT THE 120-VOLT ELECTRIC CORD AND BOTH CABLES FROM THE
TRAILER BATTERY ALSO DISCONNECT THE TWO CABLES TO THE GENERATOR BEFORE
WORKING ON EITHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
You new truck camper is equipped with a 12-VOLT KILL SWITCH. The switch is located under the
step to the bunk. The kill switch stops 12-volt power from the battery. To kill 12-volt power turn the
key until you can remove key. You may remove the key for security purposes, but it is not necessary
to remove key to kill 12-volt power. Note that when the key is turned off or removed 12-volt power