Check list for setting up

[Brightsu]

Us Newbies might like a setup check list, I saw the taking down one but it would be nice to make sure we set it up right also.

[Denny_A]

Us Newbies might like a setup check list, I saw the taking down one but it would be nice to make sure we set it up right also.

BS (Bright Su  ),

I made myself a laminated checklist last year, about 2 weeks after parking my new TM in the driveway. Before I could modify it with all the dufus things I left off of it, my PC crashed and I lost the spread sheet on which it was developed.

Howsomever, I did take a digipic of it and have posted the Setup and Fold-Down. It's located here:

http://community.webshots.com/album/77904494qzJWBY

The text accompanying the pics lists additional items which should also be on the list, and others I am sure are still missing. Anyway, I hope it can give a reasonably close approximation of a workable checklist. Lamination is a must, if it to actually be used. I had a tendancy to set it down somewhere and not locate it until the current evolution was completed.

I am used to both using and developing cockpit checklists for airline pilots, hence the bold lettering for the ACTION taken.

Also, I made up a seperate, detailed checklist for hot water heating, assuming a gas/electric heater is installed in the trailer. Here IT is:

OPERATION USING PROPANE

1.      Hot water tank - FILL
2.      Turn on propane (gas) supply.
3.      Turn switch to ON; note amber light illuminates.
4.      Observe burner light off (amber light extinguishes)
NOTE: If burner does not light on first try, the system will lockout. If lockout occurs before main burner lights, turn switch OFF for 5 seconds before turning switch to ON position.
[Continue as written in manual]: The first start-up of the heater may require several ignition cycles before all air is purged from the gas lines. Etc.....



OPERATION USING ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT

1.      Hot water tank - FILL
2.      AC electrical power - ON
3.      Switch used for propane heating:  Ensure - OFF
4.      Go OUTSIDE trailer to switch electric heating element ON
5.      Water heater access panel - REMOVE
6.      Cotter Pin-guarded ON / OFF switch - LOCATE
7.      Cotter pin - REMOVE (Use needle-nosed pliers)
8.      Switch: Press to-  ON
NOTE: It is easy to misplace/drop the cotter pin when removed.
Handle with care, and keep in a secure location.

TURN WATER HEATER OFF

1.      Turn switch to- OFF
2.      Insert Cotter Pin (if electric element was in use)
3.      Propane supply- OFF
4.      Drain water heater if desired (necessary if freezing temps anticipated)

HTH --- Denny_A

The water heater can be used with both propane and electric at the same time. This helps recovery time.

[Brightsu]

Thanks guys, now all I have to do is figure out if hot water heater is gas & electric, I guess I need to know before we make our first trip in a couple of weeks.

Pam

Pam:

I've been working on C/Ls too.  They are 5 1/2 X 7, I put them into an aircrew checklist binder.  They'd also fit in a Daytimer type notebook.  I'll have C/Ls that cover:

Towing
Setup
Teardown
Packing up
TM Tips
TM Modification list
Equipment (essential & nice to haves)
Initial inventory
Winterizing & storage
New TM acceptance insp

When I complete them I'd be glad to email them.

Ed

[Bill]

Thanks guys, now all I have to do is figure out if hot water heater is gas & electric. Pam

Pam -

Easy to do! Any one of three ways.

1. Is your TM relatively new? I think TM has been using gas/electric water heaters for several years now.

2. Can you read the model number of your water heater (probably under the sink)? Yours is probably a Suburban water heater, and has a model number like SW6DE. In this case, it decodes as
o S = Suburban
o W = water heater (as opposed to furnace, or other Suburban product)
o 6 = 6 gallon capacity
o D = direct ignition (ie, electronic ignition) gas
o E = electric heating element included

3. Take the outside door off, and look for the switch. It isn't especially visible, but this PHOTO shows its location. And as Denny A mentioned, the little cotter pin is easy to misplace - you notice it is not shown in the photo???

Hope this helps

Bill

[Brightsu]

Thanks alot Bill, I will check it as soon as it comes back from the dealer, they are updating our gas bottles and putting a larger fresh water tank and detailing it for us, by the way it's a 95 3326.

Pam

Try this. My wife has been after me to make a check list. Let me know what you think: (Sorry it's so long, but it was done as a WORD document)

Gregg in Portland

2001 TRAILMANOR MODEL 2619 SETUP / TAKEDOWN LIST

PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST: This checklist assumes trailer is in its deployed and upright position.

EXTERIOR:
1.      LP TANKS FULL?      
2.      LP HOSES OK? – Gas smell?      
3.      LP TANKS OFF?
4.      BATTERY WIRING OK?
5.      BATTERY CONDITION OK? – Water in cells? Voltmeter showing 13 - 14 volts?
6.      IS THE FRONT ROCK GUARD LOCKED IN PLACE?
7.      IS THE TOUNGUE LUBED?        
8.      IS LATCHING PIN ATTACHED TO SAFETY CHAIN?  
9.      IS CHAIN OK?
10.      DOES THE 7 PIN UMBILICAL CORD LOOK OK?11.      ARE 7 PIN PLUG CONTACTS CLEAN?
12.      IS TRAILER BRAKE RELEASE CABLE IN PLACE AND OK?
13.      IS THE DRAW BAR HANDLE IN THE TOW VEHICLE?
14.      ARE BLACK DRAW BAR RECIEVER HOOKS TIGHT ON FRAME?
15.      SOLAR PANELS TIGHT ON ROOF?      
16.      SOLAR WIRING HARNESS OK?
17.      SOLAR WIRING DETACHED FROM FRONT BED HANDLE?
18.      IS AWNING RETRACTED? – HANDLE AND CENTER SPAN STORED UNDER BED?
19.      TRAILER BRAKES OK?
20.      WHEEL LUGS TIGHT?
21.      WHEEL BEARINGS LUBED? – LOOK OK?
22.      TIRES LOOK OK? – INFLATED TO 50 PSI?
23.      DID YOU CHECK THE SPARE? – INFLATED TO 50 PSI?
24.      STABILIZERS LUBRICATED?            
25.      STABILIZERS IN UP POSITION?
26.      STABILIZER HAND CRANKS IN TOW VEHICLE?
27.      WATER TANK CLEANED?
28.      PLUMBING LEAK FREE?
29.      EXTERNAL PLUMBING VALVES CLOSED? – Under trailer? tank fill connection?
30.      CITY WATER HOSE DISCONNECTED?
31.      FRESH WATER HOSES IN TOW VEHICLE?
32.      GRAY & BLACK WATER VALVES LOOK OK? – Closed?
33.      BLACK WATER HOSE STORED IN REAR TOOL BOX?
34.      IS THE REAR TOOL BOX CLOSED AND LATCHED?
35.      AC CORD WOUND BACK INTO TRAILER?
36.      AC SURGE PROTECTOR IN TOW VEHICLE?
37.      HOLD DOWN CLAMPS OK?
38.      ROOF VENTS CLOSED?
39.      TV ANTENNA DOWN?
40.      ARE TOWING MIRRORS ON TOW VEHICLE?

2001 TRAILMANOR MODEL 2619 SETUP / TAKEDOWN LIST – Cont.

PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST - Cont:


INTERIOR:
1.      SIDE FLAPS UP?
2.      BEDDING TUCKED INSIDE BED FRAME?
3.      BED LATCHES UNDONE?
4.      SHOWER CURTAIN ON REAR BED?
5.      BATHROOM FOLDED DOWN?
6.      WARDROBE DOWN?
7.      ARE ALL CABINET DOORS AND DRAWERS CLOSED?
8.      DINETTE CUSHIONS DOWN?
9.      DRAPES OPEN AND TIED BACK?
10.      WINDOWS CLOSED?
11.      INERIOR LIGHTS OFF?
12.      PORCH LIGHT OFF?
13.      NIGHT LIGHTS UNPLUGGED AND STOWED?
14.      WATER PURIFIER IN CONTAINER IN SINK?
15.      ALL GEAR BELOW BEDLINE?
16.      MAIN REFRIDGE ON DC FOR TRAVEL?
17.      FRIDGE FAN ON?
18.      WATER HEATER OFF?
19.      AUX REFRIDGE CONNECTED TO DC PLUG?
20.      AUX REFRIDGE STOWED IN FRONT OF WARDROBE ON ENTRY RUG?
21.      UPPER SCREEN DOOR REMOVED FOR TRAVEL?
22.      KITCHEN GEAR BOX INSIDE TRAILER?
23.      BEDS PUSHED IN?
24.      DOORS IN TRAVEL POSITION?

2001 TRAILMANOR MODEL 2619 SETUP / TAKEDOWN LIST – Cont.

SET UP / TAKE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS:

           TAKE DOWN / COLLAPSE UNIT
v      PUSH IN BEDS
v      UNLOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR SHELL
v      FROM THE BACK, PUSH REAR SHELL DOWN.
v      LATCH STREET SIDE FIRST USING FOOT STIRRUP. REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE.
v      LOCK REAR SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS. BOTH SIDES.
v      UNLOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SHELL
v      FROM THE FRONT, PUSH FRONT SHELL DOWN.
v      LATCH STREET SIDE FIRST USING FOOT STIRRUP. REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE.
v      LOCK FRONT SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS. BOTH SIDES.
v      TIE SOLAR WIRE HARNESS ONTO FRONT SHELL CLIP
v      HOOK UP TRAILER TOW VEHICLE USING WDH – SEE SEPARATE WDH INSTRUCTIONS.

SET-UP
v      UNHOOK TRAILER FROM TOW VEHICLE – SEE SEPARATE WDH INSTRUCTIONS
v      UNLOCK FRONT SIDE SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS – BOTH SIDES
v      PULL FRONT SIDE BLACK TORSION BAR RELEASE LEVERS – BOTH SIDES
v      FROM IN FRONT, PULL OPEN FRONT SHELL.
v      LOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS IN PLACE – BOTH SIDES
v      PULL OUT FRONT BED.
v      UNLOCK REAR SIDE SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS
v      PULL REAR BLACK TORSION BAR RELEASE LEVERS
v      FROM IN BACK OF TRAILER, PULL OPEN REAR SHELL.
v      LOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS IN PLACE
v      PULL OUT REAR BED.
v      UNLATCH UPPER DOOR HALF. LOCK TO SIDE OF TRAILER
v      UNLATCH LOWER DOOR CLIP.
v      PUSH DOOR JAMB PIECE INTO PLACE. PIN MUST LOCK ONTO THE CLIP.
v      PUSH LOWER DOOR SIDE INTO PLACE. PIN MUST LOCK ONTO THE CLIP.
v      LATCH TWO DOOR HALVES TOGETHER.
v      CHECK THAT DOOR CLOSES.

NOW LEVEL TRAILER.
v      LEVEL FRONT TO BACK FIRST USING TONGUE JACK.
v      PLACE WOOD BLOCK UNDER TONGUE JACK POST.
v      CHECK SIDE LEVEL.
v      START AT REAR OF TRAILER AND CRANK DOWN LOW SIDE REAR CORNER STABILIZER FIRST UNTIL LEVEL. PLACE WOOD CLOCK UNDER STABILIZER IF NECESSARY.
v      CHECK UNTIL SIDE-TO-SIDE IS LEVEL.
v      ONCE LEVEL CRANK DOWN HIGH SIDE FRONT STABILIZER UNTIL IT BEARS WEIGHT. RE-CHECK SIDE LEVEL.
v      CRANK DOWN REMAINING STABILIZERS UNTIL THEY JUST TAKE THE TRAILERS WEIGHT. RE-CHECK TRAILER LEVEL.
v      PLACE WHEEL CHOCKS.

[Brightsu]

;D

Wait till I show my husband all of this, there's things here I would never have thought of kinda like preventive
maintaince if you know what I mean.

Thanks a lot

Pam

[mjlaupp]

I like most of this checklist. There are a few changes that may help.

The TrailManor book advises to latch the shells from the door side first when closing. In the case of the rear shell, you can reach in through the open upper door to add pressure to help close and latch it.

If you don't fold the steps before you lower the shells, they won't fold to travel position.

When the rear shell is down but not latched, it is in an ideal position to clean the roof before lowering the front shell.

23. BEDS PUSHED IN?

24. STEPS FOLDED?
25. DOORS SEPARATED? LOWER IN TRAVEL POSITION, UPPER DOOR LATCHED OPEN.

2001 TRAILMANOR MODEL 2619 SETUP / TAKEDOWN LIST ? Cont.

SET UP / TAKE DOWN INSTRUCTIONS:

 TAKE DOWN / COLLAPSE UNIT
v PUSH IN BEDS
v UNLOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR SHELL
v FROM THE BACK, PUSH REAR SHELL DOWN.

v SWEEP DIRT AND WATER OFF OF REAR SHELL ROOF. (CAN STAND ON HITCH TO REACH FRONT PORTION OF SHELL)
v WIPE DOWN SEAL AT FRONT OF REAR SHELL. (HELPS KEEP FROM MARKING FRONT CEILING)
v LATCH DOOR SIDE FIRST USING FOOT STIRRUP (REACH IN THROUGH OPEN UPPER DOOR TO HELP). REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE.
v CLOSE AND LATCH UPPER DOOR

v LOCK REAR SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS. BOTH SIDES.
v UNLOCK SILVER SIDE SUPPORTS ON BOTH SIDES OF FRONT SHELL
v FROM THE FRONT, PUSH FRONT SHELL DOWN.

v LATCH DOOR SIDE FIRST USING FOOT STIRRUP. REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE.

v LOCK FRONT SHELL HOLD DOWN CLAMPS. BOTH SIDES.