2021 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailers Owner’s Manual

The 2021 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailers are the right combination of comfort and adventure, giving travelers a great home on wheels for their trips. With a focus on high-quality construction and creative design, these travel vans will make your trip one to remember. The outside looks good and is built to last, so it can be used on different types of terrain and in different weather. When you go inside, you’ll find a well-designed and roomy interior with modern amenities and stylish furniture that make the living space feel cozy and welcoming. The 2021 Highland Ridge RV Travel Trailers offer a convenient and comfortable place to stay, whether you’re enjoying the great outdoors or taking a cross-country road trip. This makes them a great choice for travelers looking for unforgettable adventures on the open road.

Vehicle Operation

Entrance Door Step(s)

Make sure your entrance step is fully extended before exiting the vehicle, and retracted prior to towing.

Lubricating the step mechanism
Carefully clean the area around the pivot points (the rivets involved in the motion of the mechanism). Lubricate these pivot points with an automotive-grade, non-staining lubricant every 30 to 60 days.
Wipe any excess lubricant off of the step and then clean the entire step after lubricating.

Step Light
Your RV may be equipped with a switch located on
the skirt (in front of the steps) which operates a light located under the step assembly.

Entrance Door 
Always hold onto the entrance door when opening or closing it. Damage caused because you failed to do so is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

The entrance screen door may be equipped with a slide panel that allows access to the entrance door handle and locks. The entrance door may also be equipped with both a regular door lock and a deadbolt lock.
Keys
Several keys are provided when you purchase your vehicle. Most keys have an individual key number stamped on the plate. Record these key numbers and keep the information in a safe place. You can order a key blank from your dealer to have duplicate keys made. If you lose the keys, contact your dealer or a locksmith for assistance.

NOTE: Locks on entrance and baggage doors need biannual lubrication using a light coat of silicone spray. Conditions such as rain, salt, dust and pollution may increase maintenance needs.

Rear Vision Camera Prep/Camera (if so equipped)

Rear Vision Camera Prep
Your recreation vehicle may be pre-wired to allow for the installation of a (customer-supplied & customer-installed) rear vision camera. To install a rear vision camera, refer to the manu-facturers installation guide.

Rear Vision Camera
The rear vision monitor gives a limited televised view of what is behind you. It will aid you in backing up your recreational vehicle by allowing you to monitor objects that may be behind you.
You should also check the outside rearview mirrors when driving and backing up for a more complete field of vision.
For detailed operating and safety information, refer to the manufacturer’s user guide.

WARNING

• Camera/monitor system aids in the use of, but does not replace ve-hicle side/rear-view mirrors.
• Objects in camera/monitor view are closer than they appear. When backing up, proceed cautiously and be prepared to stop.

Campsite Hook-Up

• Refer to Electrical Systems section before connecting the shore line power cord (when using full hook-up) OR before starting the generator (if so equipped) or operating the vehicle on 12-volt power when dry camping.
• Refer to Fuel & LP System section before using the LP system. Open the LP gas tank valve (if so equipped) slowly. There may be air in the lines and five to thirty seconds of time is needed to bleed air before LP vapor fills the lines.
• Refer to Plumbing Systems section before connecting the fresh water supply or turning ON the water pump or water heater.
•  When using full hook-up, connect the sewer hose to the campsite sewer hook-up.
•  If applicable, start the refrigerator and the cooling or heating system.
  NOTE: For extended dry camping, management of all your re-sources is essential. Check your battery levels and conserve battery power, use it sparingly.

Stabilizer Jacks

The stabilizer jacks must be fully retracted before moving or towing the RV to prevent stabilizer jack damage.
Each stabilizer jack can be individually adjusted to stabilize the RV for use.
When setting up on soft ground, you may wish to place a wood pad or the equivalent under each stabilizer jack foot to help keep the jack from sinking into the ground.
Manual Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped)

1. To lower each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jackshaft.
2. Turn the crank clockwise to lower each leg until it contacts the ground and stabilizes the RV.
   To raise each jack, insert the jack crank onto the applicable stabilizer jack shaft and turn the crank counter-clockwise.

Electric Stabilizer Jacks (if so equipped)
Control switches for the stabilizer jacks are typically located on the (door) side of the unit above the stabilizer jack(s).
To lower each jack, press the control switch until each leg contacts the ground and stabilizes the unit.
To raise the jack, press the control switch until the jack is returned to the retracted position.

Manual Override:
The electric stabilizer jacks may have a built in manual override system. The override coupler is located on the end of the stabilizer jack opposite the electric motor. One of the wire motor leads must be disconnected to prevent back loading the motor and causing more damage.
Disconnect the battery from the system prior to manual operation.
Operation: Insert the 1/2” diameter crank handle inside the coupler. The slot in the end of the crank handle accommodates the pin inside the coupler to allow manual extension/retrac-tion of the stabilizer jack. Rotate the handle clockwise to retract and counterclockwise to extend the jack.

Emergency Stopping

Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs. Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency stopping. Turn ON your vehicle hazard warning flashers. If traveling at night, use three red warning indicators such as flares, reflectors or lanterns as required by the Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance as follows:

1. Place the first warning indicator on the traffic side of the recreation vehicle, directed at the nearest approaching traffic.
2.  Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and toward approaching traffic.
   Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and away from the traffic approaching from behind.Emergency Stopping
   Always carry road flares or reflective warning signs. Pull off the roadway as far as possible for emergency stopping. Turn ON your vehicle hazard warning flashers. If traveling at night, use three red warning indicators such as flares, reflectors or lanterns as required by the Uniform Vehicle Code and Model Traffic Ordinance as follows:
3. Place the first warning indicator on the traffic side of the recreation vehicle, directed at the nearest approaching traffic.
4. Place the second warning indicator 100 feet behind the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and toward approaching traffic.
5. Place the third warning indicator 100 feet in front of the recreation vehicle in the center of the lane and away from the traffic approaching from behind.

Emergency Towing 
If your recreational vehicle needs to be towed, please contact an emergency road service provider or a qualified service facility for assistance.

Wheel Lugs
After your first trip, check the wheel lug torque periodically for safety. Check the wheel lugs after winter storage, after a wheel removal, before starting a trip or following extensive braking:

1. Use the correct star pattern sequence to attach the recreation vehicle wheels.
2. Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross-threading.
3. Tighten the nuts in the sequence shown.
4. Lug nuts should be tightened in two stages. Lugs should be started by hand, then torqued to intermediate values (Stage 1) on the chart then torqued according to the final torque values on the chart.

WARNING

• Check and tighten wheel lug nuts regularly to make sure they did not loosen during travel. Wheel lug nuts must be applied and maintained at the proper torque levels to prevent loose wheels, broken studs and possible separation of the wheel(s) from your recreation vehicle. The lug nuts on the wheels of your recreation vehicle must be maintained according to listed torque values (see Wheel Lug Nut Torque Chart.) Over-torqued and/or under-torqued wheels may result in component failure.
• Wheels should ALWAYS be mounted and properly torqued by a qualified service technician using the proper tools.
• Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel lug nuts could lead to the separation of the tire and wheel while driving, possibly resulting in property damage or personal injury.

Wheel Lug Nut Diagrams
Because of the importance of having proper torque on the wheel lug nuts, you should always have the wheels mounted and properly torqued by a qualified technician using the proper tools.

Crisscross “star” patterns. as shown. must be followed during the tightening sequence
A Digital or Dial Torque Wrench is recommended.
Also applies to any sen,ice invoMng wheel or lug removal, during 1he life of the recreational vehicle.

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