2018 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailer Owner’s Manua

The 2018 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailer is a well-made travel vehicle that can be used in many ways and is made to be comfortable and easy to use on the road. With its careful attention to detail and well-thought-out design, this travel trailer is a great mix of style and practicality. As soon as you walk in, you’ll be met by a roomy, warm interior with modern amenities, a fully stocked kitchen, and cozy places to sleep. The outside is made of strong materials and has a sleek design, making it a reliable and eye-catching trip companion. Whether you want to get away for the weekend or go on a long trip, the 2018 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailer will give you an amazing time on the road.

Plumbing System

Utility Center

The exterior utility center contains the following items:

• A city water connection inlet
  A fresh water connection inlet
• A black tank flush connection inlet
• An outside shower with a detachable hose
• A 120VAC GFI receptacle
• A 12V light fixture
• Hookups for satellite and cable TV
• An access port; allows hoses, electrical cords or TV cables to be brought into the utility center from outside. The utility center door can then be closed and locked to prevent tampering.

City Water Connection is used to provide a constant water supply to the water lines of the RV without using the 12V water pump. Attach one end of a hose to the city water connection inlet. Connect the other end of the hose to a pressurized external water source (such as a spigot or faucet). This pressurized water source is referred to as city water. Turn on the water supply and you will have water at all fixtures in the RV. This inlet does NOT fill the fresh water tank.
You should use a non-toxic drinking water hose dedicated only to supplying the recreation vehicle with fresh water. To reduce the chance of contamination, prevent the non-toxic drinking water hose from coming into contact with the ground. Install the city water connection inlet cap when the city water connection inlet is not being used.
Fresh Water Connection inlet is only used to fill the fresh water tank. Attach one end of a hose to the fresh water connection inlet. Connect the other end to a pressurized external water source (such as a spigot or faucet). Turning on the water supply will begin filling the fresh water tank. When tank is full, turn off the water source, disconnect the hose. Fresh water tank level can be monitored at the command center monitor panel.

The fresh water tank can also be filled using a container of water in the event that a pressurized water source is not available. To gravity fill the water tank; attach one end of a short hose to the fresh water connection inlet. A funnel can be placed in the other end of the short hose. Fresh water is poured into the funnel, through the inlet and into the fresh water tank. There is no siphoning action that takes place at this connection. Fresh water tank level can be monitored at the command center monitor panel.
Black Tank Flush Connection inlet is used to aid in cleaning out the black water (sewer) tank. One end of a hose (do not use your fresh water hose) is connected to the inlet, the other end to a pressurized water source.
To use, turn on the water source, which sprays water inside the black water tank. This helps move waste out of the tank. When finished, turn off the water source and disconnect the hose from the inlet and at the water source. Outside Shower connection contains a detachable hose, and includes both hot and cold water faucets for rinsing outside the RV.

1. Be sure the water heater is ON and has had sufficient time to heat the water (storage water heater).
2. Open the outside utility center compartment.
3. If dry camping, be sure the 12-volt water pump is ON. If using the city water connection inlet, the pump is not required.
4. Water heater bypass valves should be set to Normal (refer to Water Heater Bypass section).
5. Attach the outside shower hose to the quick disconnect fitting. Take the shower head out of the utility center.
6. Turn ON the hot and cold faucet knobs, and adjust the water temperature as desired.
7. To activate the handheld shower turn ON the sprayer head attachment (if equipped).
   IMPORTANT: To turn off the flow of water, always close the faucet knobs.
   The lever on the shower head will not completely stop the flow of water; this is intentional to allow for draining. After the water has been allowed to drain from the shower head, replace it in the utility center. Any remaining water in the shower hose will drip or run out; this is not a leak but performs as intended. If dry camping: turn the pump switch OFF. Water should always be turned off using the hot/cold control knobs rather than turning off the water with the lever on the shower head. Turning off the water with the shower head lever can create a condition where th  hot and cold water will mix through the outside shower faucet, thereby reducing the temperature of the hot water. It can appear as though the hot water heater is not working properly. Disconnect the shower hose from the utility center after use. Store it in one of the storage compartments where it won’t become damaged.
   Do not remove the potable water label from your recreation vehicle.

Water Valve Operation/Water Heater Bypass
You will need to know the location of the water pump when it is time to sanitize or winterize the water lines in your recreational vehicle. Water pump locations will vary depending on the model. To locate the water pump, turn it on and listen for it to run. You may have to remove an access panel to get to the water pump.
There will be an open-ended siphon hose attached to one of the valves near the water pump that is used to add sanitizer and antifreeze into the water lines.
There is also a set of valves located near the water pump to control water flow for:

• Normal Operation (sending water through the water lines in the RV).
• Sanitizing the Water Tank and the water lines.
  Winterizing the water lines.
  The diagrams below depict how to set the water valves to perform these various functions.

Normal Operation
For normal operation with the pump ON, water is pulled from the water tank and into the water lines (Fig. A).

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• Valve 1 (siphon valve) should be pointing away from the siphon hose.
• Valve 2 should be pointing toward the water tank line to the left.
• Valve 3 should be turned OFF.
  Sanitize/Fill Tank:
• Valve 1 (siphon valve) should be turned to the right (pointing towards the pump).
• Valve 2 should be turned to the right so it is pointing towards valve 3.
• Valve 3 should be turned ON (valve in line with the tubing).
  The siphon hose should be inserted into a container of sanitizer, and the pump turned ON. Sanitizer will be drawn out of the container and into the fresh water tank and into the water lines (refer to Sanitizing section).
  Winterize Lines: 
• Valve 1 (siphon valve) should be turned to the right (pointing towards the pump).
• Valve 2 should be turned to the right so it is pointing at valve 3.
• Valve 3 should be turned OFF.
  The siphon hose should be inserted into a container of RV antifreeze, and the pump turned ON. Antifreeze will be drawn out of the container and into the water lines. It will bypass the water tank since Valve 3 is turned OFF (refer to the Winterizing section).

Water Heater Bypass
The water heater bypass (Fig. B) consists of two valves (valve 4 and valve 5). Valve 4 is the cold water supply line into the water heater, and valve 5 is the bypass valve for the water heater. Fig. B shows the water heater valves set for normal operation.
Water Heater Normal Operation:

• Valve 4 is turned ON allowing cold water to flow into the water heater.
• Valve 5 (bypass valve) is turned OFF forcing water through valve 4 into the water heater.
  Water Heater Bypass Operation:
• Valve 4 is turned OFF preventing water from entering the water heater.
• Valve 5 (bypass valve) is turned ON letting water “bypass” the water heater.

Sanitizing the Plumbing System

When to sanitize:

• When your recreation vehicle is new.
• At the beginning and end of each season.
• When the water system becomes contaminated or every three months of use.

Preparing to sanitize
Prepare a chlorine solution using 1/4 cup of household bleach (sodium hypochlorite solution) to one gallon (3.785 liters) of water in a container. Prepare one gallon of solution for every 15 gallons of tank capacity.
This will result in a residual chlorine concentration of 50 ppm in the water system and should remain in system for at least 4 hours. If a 100 ppm concentration is prepared, use ½ cup of household bleach with one gallon of water. One gallon of the solution should be used for each 15 gallons of tank capacity. Allow to remain in system for at least 1 hour.

How to sanitize

1. Turn water heater power OFF at the command center (both switches: electric and LP gas). Turn the water heater gas valve OFF (located outside the RV).
2. Bypass the water heater (valve 4 OFF, valve 5 ON).
3. Level the RV and drain the fresh water system (see Draining the Fresh Water System).
4. Water heater should be empty (and bypassed) after performing Step 2.
5. Close the low point drain valves and the fresh water tank drain valve.
6. Put the sanitizer solution in the fresh water tank; insert the end of the siphon hose into a container of sanitizing solution.
   1. Valve 1; turn so it points toward the water pump.
   2. Valve 2; turn so it points toward valve 3.
   3. Valve 3; should be turned ON.
7. Turn the water pump ON. Sanitizer will be drawn out of the container and into the water lines of the RV and the fresh water tank. Leaving all fixtures in the RV closed will send the sanitizer into the fresh water tank.
8. After the required amount of sanitizer is in the fresh water tank, turn the pump OFF. Remove the siphon hose from the container.
9. Finish filling the fresh water tank with fresh water: Use the fresh water connection inlet on the outside of the RV. Attach a hose to the fresh water connection inlet, the other end of the hose to a pressurized water source. Turn the water source ON and fill the tank.
10. Once the tank is full of sanitizer and freshwater:
    • Valve 1; turn so it points away from the siphon hose.
    • Valve 2; turn so it points toward the fresh water tank line.
    • Valve 3; should be turned OFF.
11. Turn the water pump ON. Sanitized water will be drawn out of the freshwater tank into the water lines when a fixture is opened.
12.  Open all hot and cold water faucets one by one until water begins to flow continuously and a chlorine smell is noticeable. Include outside shower faucets.
13. Close the hot and cold water faucets. Include outside shower faucets.
14. Turn OFF the water pump.

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