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Liza007's avatar
Liza007
Explorer
Nov 18, 2016

1990 Salem Cobra 24' manual

Does anyone ANYWHERE know where I can get a manual for a Salem Cobra 1990 model?
I have limited online resources so it's benn a nightmare trying to find one... I know they're not manufactured anymore.
IF SOMEONE HAS THE ABILITY TO POST A PDF OR A LINK, I WOULD BE GRATEFUL

I've never owned a camper before, this one was winterized and as I'm heading south, I want to reconnect the water heater.. There's 2 outlets, hot and cold and 2 unmarked hoses that seem to have been married together, when I separated them, RV antifreeze came out.... As they're not marked, does it matter which outlet? Where does the coupling go that married the hoses? Is this just exclusive to one job? Finally, where the hells the switch to fire it up?
Do I just connect a hose to the camper (empty) and flip a switch?
I'm traveling empty but I'm tired of bathing in a bucket, and I probably should know these things lol
Thanks guys
(I did post this in the technical forum but no one goes there I guess lol)
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Nov 19, 2016
    Or you could ask for assistance at a campground, people are usually willing to help if asked nicely. Hard to explain things if you don't have a reference point.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2016
    Chris Bryant, a member, here, and all-around-nice-guy has a list of service manuals for your appliances, including your Water heater.

    When you mention hoses I think of an exterior hook-up hose, used to connect your RV's inlet port to a campground supply. Typically, fresh water pump, tanks, and water heater are all plumbed together with pipe or a dedicated plastic tubing. There may be valves in certain pipes to close/unclose to get water through the system. These valves are used when Winterizing.

    I'd send the Caveman a PM. He doesn't bite and has the same rig.
  • hohenwald48's avatar
    hohenwald48
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2016
    As others have already said, most RVs in general, don't come with much of a "manual". Usually it just contains generic info like inflating tires, operating dump valves and such. The best information will come from the component manufacturers web sites. Like WFCO, Norcold, Coleman etc. Other types of info you'll have to get from places like here and other folks you know with an RV. YouTube has a pretty good selection of videos too.

    Manuals for RVs aren't like a car owners manual.
  • mikakuja's avatar
    mikakuja
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2016
    You won't find any factory manuals that are as mentioned above more than brochures. You would be better writing down the model numbers of each appliance and searching online for their manuals. There is lots of info on winterizing and de-winterizing different systems, again just do a quick search online or even check you tube.

    As CavemanCharlie mentioned... Have a dealer or someone experienced go through the systems with you.... Well worth the small expense, IMO.
  • Liza007's avatar
    Liza007
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2016
    Shoot, I'm out of money and time. No markings on anything either.
    Thanks anyway
  • CavemanCharlie's avatar
    CavemanCharlie
    Explorer III
    Nov 18, 2016
    I have a 1993 Cobra Sunrise. I have everything that came with it. There is no real manual. Just a brochure.

    If you know nothing about them it might be best to give a few bucks to a local RV dealer and have him go through it with you and explain how everything works's to you.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Nov 18, 2016
    One reason you may not being getting any responses is that you have double posted your questions and that the "Technical" section you posted in deals with Forum support questions, not technical answers to your trailer. For that use "Tech Issues".

    You probably won't locate a manual online. Your trailer originally came with a brochure for the trailer and a supplemental packet explaining the operation of the water heater from the heater mfg. It's all pretty straight forward--cold into water heater, hot, out to system. I have no idea what you have regarding hoses and their connections. A picture would help.
    Your switch may be on the outside or may be close to the water heater, inside. You may not have one. Post the brand and model of heater for better information.

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