5th Wheel Owner & Repair Manuals
Just bought a 1984 Prowler Lite (18') 5th wheel and am trying to figure out systems. Previous owner not much help. Anyone know where manuals might be available for purchase?
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i seriously doubt that such a manual exists.
most manufacturers only provide a generic owner's manual that cover basic RV systems.
no such thing anymore, as a model-specific owner's manual, except for a handful of companies. maybe they did back in 1984.
you could contact Fleetwood, but i doubt if they have anything that far back.
plus you don't need a manual to answer your questions.
- which appliances run strictly off battery and which run on both AC and DC.a/c and microwave only run on AC. fridge and water heater will run on AC and propane, but uses DC for the board. furnace runs on propane but uses DC for lighting and fan.
- is there a battery charger when plugged into to AC?your trailer has a converter that will recharge the battery when plugged into shore power or generator.
- where is it?it's usually under or near the fridge. should have a plastic door that pulls down, showing the breakers and fuses. the converter is behind those.
- is there an inverter? where is it.unless a previous owner installed one, your trailer probably doesn't have an inverter.
- does pump for water pressure cycle off/on to maintain pressure?if the pump is cycling on/off, you probably have a leak somewhere.
- how do I get at tank level sending units to replace?look on the outside of the holding tanks. should be 3 wires going into the side of each tank.
most manufacturers only provide a generic owner's manual that cover basic RV systems.
no such thing anymore, as a model-specific owner's manual, except for a handful of companies. maybe they did back in 1984.
you could contact Fleetwood, but i doubt if they have anything that far back.
plus you don't need a manual to answer your questions.
- which appliances run strictly off battery and which run on both AC and DC.a/c and microwave only run on AC. fridge and water heater will run on AC and propane, but uses DC for the board. furnace runs on propane but uses DC for lighting and fan.
- is there a battery charger when plugged into to AC?your trailer has a converter that will recharge the battery when plugged into shore power or generator.
- where is it?it's usually under or near the fridge. should have a plastic door that pulls down, showing the breakers and fuses. the converter is behind those.
- is there an inverter? where is it.unless a previous owner installed one, your trailer probably doesn't have an inverter.
- does pump for water pressure cycle off/on to maintain pressure?if the pump is cycling on/off, you probably have a leak somewhere.
- how do I get at tank level sending units to replace?look on the outside of the holding tanks. should be 3 wires going into the side of each tank.
