Here is a list that I downloaded in Oct of 2004 from a post by Bob Clark of Kirkland, WA.
Important information for the safe operation of your Compact Jr. travel trailer.
1. POP TOP OPERATION: NEVER PULL YOUR TRAILER WITH THE TOP UP! Your pop-top raises and lowers on four metal arms that travel forward and backward over many small ball bearings. To prevent the sliding arms from accidentally reversing when extended in the up position, the FOUR SAFETY PINS must be placed through the slot in the sliding arm and the hole aligned directly behind the arm. When the top is in the down position, insert pins through arm slots and hole in the same manner as when in the up position.
When trailer is being towed, the two hold down latches in the front top must be securely fastened. When top is lowered, it is necessary to manually assist the canvas to fold on the inside of the space overhead. ALWAYS RAISE FRONT END FIRST, LOWER REAR END FIRST.
2. The Dining table should always be in the down position while towing.
3. Opening one or two
windows slightly will lessen the pressure or vacuum effect and will cut down on dust infiltration and rear door pressure while towing. ALWAYS LOCK THE DOOR WHEN TOWING.
Tom Trostel
Compact Jr
1980 Bigfoot 15B17G
Linear Mode
