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Quicksilver TABLE OF CONTENTS Key Information .............................................................................6 Customer Information Update...........................................................8 Pre-Trip Check List ........................................................................10 Important Safety Information..........................................................11 Limited Warranty...........................................................................14 Hitching & Loading..
Dear Valued Customer, CONGRATULATIONS! And thank you for your business. This owner’s manual outlines the Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. One Year Bumper-to-Hitch Limited Warranty. We encourage you to follow the Product Delivery Inspection procedures with your selling dealer. You should receive an extensive walk through and demonstration of your trailer, and the warranty statement contained in this manual should be fully explained to you.
Quicksilver KEY INFORMATION Important Facts: If you are traveling or move, any authorized dealer may provide service. Keep your warranty registration form with the vehicle at all times since it must be presented for warranty service. This form is your proof of purchase and provides the date of retail sale, both of which are necessary to determine warranty eligibility. Important Facts: Please inspect your recreational vehicle at the time of delivery and make sure you accept it as delivered to you.
Key Information to have on hand (Livin’ Lite customer should fill out): All warranty work needs to be completed during the term of the warranty. Warranty beginning date: ______/______/_____ Warranty ending date: _____/_____/_____ VIN#: _________________________ Note: All service work performed after the expiration date will not be covered by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Quicksilver CUSTOMER INFORMATION UPDATE FORM Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. strives to keep the most accurate and current customer information in its files in order to maintain good customer relations. If you bought this unit new, we have your information from the warranty registration form which you have sent to us on file. If, however, you purchased this unit as used then we ask that you complete the following information and mail it to us so that we can be sure that our records are updated.
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION In the event of theft, it is important to be able to properly identify your property. It is recommended that you write your camper serial number inside a cabinet or behind a drawer. You should also keep a copy of the following information at home. This information is also useful to have when service is needed. PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION AS REFERENCE.
Quicksilver PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST (AT HOME) Read and understand owner’s manual? If not, please do so now.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION This guide has been provided by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. for the purpose of providing instructions about the operation and maintenance of this vehicle and its components. The only warranty offered by Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. is set forth in the written One Year Limited Warranty that applies to this vehicle. Nothing in this manual creates any other warranty, either expressed or implied.
Quicksilver I Warning Please pay careful attention to the following cautions and warnings: Do not bring or store propane containers, gasoline, or other flammable liquids inside the camper. Fire or explosion result. I Warning Propane containers must not be placed or stored inside the vehicle. Propane containers are equipped with safety devices, which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere. I Caution THIS LP PIPING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PROPANE ONLY.
Dispute Resolution Procedures Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or relating to the sale or use of this RV, including any disagreements regarding application of the Limited Warranty (a “Dispute”) shall be resolved as follows: a. Owner and Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. shall first attempt, in good faith, to resolve the Dispute promptly by discussion and negotiation. b.
Quicksilver LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. Limited Warranty One Year Bumper-to-Hitch Limited Warranty – Three Year Structural Limited Warranty For Trailers Manufactured By LIVIN’ LITE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. Sold in the United States and Canada.
If a problem occurs which the owner believes is covered by this warranty, the owner shall contact the selling dealer, or other authorized dealer, giving them sufficient information to resolve the matter. E NOTE Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. is not liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Quicksilver ALSO EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY: DELIVERY: 1. To assist in avoiding problems with your coach, we recommend you do the following: 2. Read the warranty. Go over it thoroughly with your dealer. 3. Inspect the vehicle. Do not accept delivery until you have gone through the coach with the dealer. The manufacturer has provided a checklist to be used during retail delivery. Check each item on the list and make sure the dealer does the same.
DEALER’S OBLIGATIONS: By agreement with the manufacturer, the dealer is obligated to maintain the trailer prior to retail sale, to perform a detailed pre-delivery inspection and to make any repairs necessary to correct defects in material or workmanship. 1. Maintain the trailer prior to retail sale. 2. Perform a detailed pre-delivery inspection (including all systems check) and make any repairs necessary to correct defects in material and workmanship. 3. Provide a thorough customer walk through.
Quicksilver Hitching & Loading Hitches You should become comfortable hooking up your trailer with practice. There are several types of trailer hitches available. Be certain to use the one recommended by your tow vehicle manufacturer and that meets the weight requirements of your trailer. Quicksilver trailers require a 2-inch hitch ball. Use only the ball diameter indicated.
Dangers of Overloading During the design and development of our trailers, the number and size of storage compartments and the liquid tank capacities are maximized for value and convenience. However, be mindful that if the holding tank is filled to capacity, and all storage compartments and cupboards are filled to the maximum volume, the trailer could exceed safe towing weights for smaller vehicles causing an unsafe condition.
Quicksilver Loading Instructions Whether you start out for a weekend jaunt or a longer trip, the first thing you are going to do is load such items as food, clothing, bedding and recreational equipment. As you become experienced in trailer living, you will learn what is necessary and what merely takes up storage space. damage in the case of a sudden stop or an accident. Periodically reweigh your unit. Different traveling configurations may change your loading and weight pattern.
When going downhill, use the same procedure as going uphill; the compression of your car’s engine will help to slow your whole rig safely. Avoid conditions that require excessive and prolonged use of your brakes. Apply and release brakes at short intervals to give them a chance to cool. Do not overcrowd or cross the center line. All sharp turns should be taken at low speeds.
Quicksilver Wheel Nut Torque The wheel nut torque is 50 – 75 ft-lbs. on 12-inch wheels and 90 – 120 ft-lbs. on 14-inch wheels. ALWAYS USE AN ACCURATE TORQUE WRENCH TO TIGHTEN WHEEL NUTS. A torque wrench with adequate accuracy is available at most automotive tool stores. Considering the overall investment in the trailer, this is a very reasonable cost. Use of a torque wrench can also reduce the effort required to tighten the wheel nuts. Proper wheel nut torque is essential to safe and dependable towing.
Torque Stages 12-inch wheel 1 Stage st 2 nd 20-25 ft/lbs Stage 35-40 ft/lbs 3 Stage 50-75 ft/lbs Condition Possible Cause Remedy Even Center Wear Over Inflation Check & Adjust Pressure When Cold Inside & Outside Wear Under Inflation Check & Adjust Pressure When Cold Smooth Side Wear-One Side Loss of Camber or Overloading Check & Unload; Check Alignment Feathering Across The Face Axle not Square to Frame or Incorrect toe-in Square Axles; Check Alignment Cupping Loose Bearings or Wheel B
Quicksilver Braking, Tires & Wheels front of the construction type. Example – MR tires are rated for use up to 81 mph. SR tires up to 112 mph. ZR tires carry the highest speed rating, and are safe for speeds over 150 mph. However, ZR tires should never be installed on any motor home or travel trailer. If no speed rating is listed on the sidewall, the maximum speed for light tow vehicle tires is 87 mph, and for passenger cars 105 mph. • 12 is the rim size. This is the only measurement made in inches.
Never mix radial, bias belted or bias type tires. Never mix brands. This can adversely affect vehicle handling and stability. Use only the tire size that is listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. If you have a question about the label, please call Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. But even in 3/4 of a second, a vehicle such as a tow vehicle, moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That is without a trailer behind it.
Quicksilver I Caution Power System Do not use an extension cord with a current rating less than the amperage your rv requires. Extra extension cords reduce the amperage and voltage being supplied to the rv and may cause damage to electrical components, including the shoreline cord. Shown here is the 30-amp service connection on your unit. I Caution Power Converter Your vehicle is equipped with an electrical power converter that changes 110-volt power to 12volt power to run 12-volt powered appliances.
I Warning Electrical System Do not smoke or use an open flame around batteries. Avoid making electrical sparks near batteries. Fumes from the batteries are combustible. Your electrical system is a combination 12volt and 110-volt system, every facet carefully engineered and installed to comply with the “National Electric Code”. The combination system consists of: 1. 12-volt automotive system – DC. 2. 110-volt outside power source – AC.
Quicksilver Plumbing System Fresh Water When your Quicksilver gets a kitchen base, you will have plumbing lines to run water to the sink from either the blue jug located in the base of the kitchen, or from the outside water hookup (where a hose will be utilized). When the base is set up, simply go to the back side of the camper where you can easily access the plumbing line hook-ups from outside the camper. If you are going to be dry camping and using the blue jug, hook up that line to the hand-pump sink.
LP Gas System Each tank has an automatic eighty percent stop-fill valve that allows space in the tank for vapor expansion. The high pressure of the vapor in the tank is reduced in two stages as it makes its way to your appliance. The tank pressure will vary with temperature and altitude, but it may be in the range of 100 to 250 pounds per square inch (psi) or more. It is reduced by a pressure regulator to about 12 psi in the first stage and then to about 6.25 ounces in the second stage. The 6.
Quicksilver E NOTE Filling LP Gas Bottles When your LP gas tank is empty, have it refilled as soon as possible. There are many LP refueling stations available. Many RV parks also have LP gas available. Caution your supplier not to over-fill your tank. Room is required to let the liquid vaporize. Your dealer is responsible for a thorough LP gas system check prior to delivery. Do not accept the unit until this check has been completed .
Precautions and Recommendations • Inspect LP fill valve for foreign material before refueling. • Shut off tow vehicle and pilot lights when refueling gas tanks. • Never check for gas leaks with an open flame match, etc. • Visually inspect gas lines for any problem periodically. • Have dealer inspect gas system yearly and before and after long trips. Always have qualified technician check and make any repairs in your gas system. LP Gas Lines The primary manifold is located under the unit.
Quicksilver Operation To operate any LP gas appliance, the LP gas tank’s service valve must be OPEN. When first used, or after a refill, there may be some air in the gas lines that will escape when the range burner or similar gas valve is opened. The air may extinguish the match or igniter the first time or two you attempt to light a stove burner. until the bubbles stop. If this does not take care of the leak, contact your gas dealer. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Regulator Vent Maintenance Since the LP gas regulator is equipped with a vent that allows the system to “breathe,” you must check it on a frequent basis to see that it does not become clogged. If dirt, sealant or corrosion clogs the vent, clean it with a toothbrush or similar device. At least once a year have your LP service provider check the regulator adjustment and operation. The detector is equipped with a “sensor activation strip”. This strip must be removed for the detector to operate properly.
Quicksilver Effects of Prolonged Occupancy condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels. Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious condensation problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in your trailer, you should take action to minimize their effects. Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy and has not been designed for full time living.
Care and Maintenance and fasten snaps. Going inside the unit, raise the remaining biminis and attach to Velcro. Adjust until canvas hangs evenly. Re-attach the long straps that run between the bimini bars and install the center support pole. Go outside and fasten exterior snaps and bungees.
Quicksilver the outside and work inward to avoid spreading it further. Some stains or soils are extremely difficult or impossible to remove completely. These should receive immediate, professional attention. Spills, spots, stains or soils are the responsibility of the owner and are not covered by the Livin’ Lite Recreational Vehicles, Inc. Limited Warranty. Wipe the marine grade vinyl with warm water and a mild soap.
Cleaning Tonneau: If the tonneau cover becomes dirty, wipe down with a sponge and mild soapy water. Follow up with an application of Armor All Ultra Shine Protectant for a shiny black finish. Cleaning Undercarriage: Corrosive materials, such as those used for ice, snow and dust control accumulate on the underside of the vehicle. These materials should be removed by flushing the underbelly regularly with water, especially areas where mud and other foreign materials collect.
Quicksilver Set-Up and Take-Down Instructions you will benefit from all the features and comfort built into your trailer. Introduction As of the printing of this informative brochure, Livin’ Lite has produced a number of different models, each with its own unique tent and set up. The following tent set-up instructions are common to the 8.0 and 10.0 Quicksilver campers. The Truck Camper, 5.0, 6.0, and 2.
4. Check the level of the trailer with a carpenter’s level both crosswise and lengthwise on the trailer floor. Acceptable level is when the bubble is within the marked area of the bubble level. 5. After stabilizing the trailer, be sure the trailer frame is not twisted, buckled, or stressed. Check that the door operates freely and does not bind. 6. Before resuming travel, be sure all stabilizers are removed or fully retracted. loaded and are released when pulled opposite the floor attachment.
Quicksilver Be careful as you lower the bunk past its vertical position as the weight of the bunk will begin to pull it down quickly. Do not let go of the bunk before the support poles are placed in the aluminum support brackets on the underside of the bunk. Place the cotter pins through the holes in the aluminum support brackets. Once the first bunk end is secure, you’re ready to repeat the process with the other bunk. Roll: Then proceed to roll the cover forward, keeping it as straight as possible.
Hint: You want your tent tight, so at the bunk ends you may feel like you can’t possibly wrap the outer edge around the bunk to get it snapped. The trick is to reach up and grab the bimini pole from outside the tent. If you are not tall enough, grab the outside window flap and pull down. This will provide the slack needed to fasten snaps around the bunk end.
Quicksilver Hook-Up the Water Lines Your kitchen base will have plumbing lines to run water to the sink from either the blue jug located in the base of the kitchen, or from the outside water hook-up (where a hose will be utilized). When the base is set up, simply go to the back side of the camper where you can easily access the plumbing line hookups from outside the camper. If you are going to be dry camping and using the blue jug, hook up that line to the hand-pump sink.
Closing The Unit: the second side upright while you collapse the first set of poles. When both sides are collapsed you will notice a lot of tent material hanging over the sides. Simply fold it over the top of the biminis, inside the box and push down. Zip Up Windows Be sure to zip all windows and shades closed prior to closing the unit. Closing the unit is much easier without extra material causing unnecessary bulk. Next, be sure to push the tent sides up and over the corner bend in the bimini poles.
Quicksilver Fold Bunk Ends With the tent inside the box, you can now go to one of the bunk ends (it doesn’t matter which one first) and unhook the support poles from the bottom of the bunk. Then, with a partner, carefully lift bunk base up towards vertical, keeping your hands on it at all times, then slowly lowering it toward the center of the camper box.
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