Need Owner's Manual for Fleetwood TT
We have a 2001 Fleetwood Prowler Lynx 20' Travel Trailer. We would like to find an Owner's Manual for it. I have learned that Fleetwood declared bancruptcy and sold off their TT line to Homewood.
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- Thanks, everyone for the information. We did get an Owner's Manual from Fleetwood but it's very general and leaves us with operational questions. It often refers to the Owners Information Package which we would still like to get. Does anyone have one to email? We have a 2002 Fleetwood Prowler Lynx 20' long.
Flatfive wrote:
Okay. Thanks.
Now, if the TT has a converter is it's purpose to charge the batteries when your in a site with 110V? I see where people are recommending a 3-stage converter. I guess that's an after-market upgrade.
Also, I thought I'd run the fridge on 12V when travelling but some here say to use propane, others say shut off propane when travelling.
Yes converter has a charging section that will recharge/maintain the charge on TT battery when connected to AC power source.
Converter also supplies the 12V DC System when connected to that AC poser source.
Some lower end converters only have a simple charger......they charge but don't have much finesse and can overcharge/boil the battery
A 3 stage converter will hit low battery with a higher voltage and then taper off as battery voltage recovers then it will maintain battery voltage.
Talk to Randy about replacement........Best Converter
Fridge.....
If you have a 3 way (Operates on AC/LP GAS/DC) and fridge is cold then using DC is a good way to 'maintain' cold fridge temps while in transit. DC will NOT cool a warm fridge down and should only be used when Vehicle is ON/connected so it can supply charge otherwise Fridge on DC will drain battery quickly.
AC is for when connected to an AC power source
LP Gas is for any time you want to use it. Lots of ongoing debate about using it while in transit.
They are those that do and those that don't.....many reasons one way or other.
Myself. IF I didn't think it was safe to use LP Gas while traveling I wouldn't use it while sleeping either.
YES I travel with my fridge ON using LP Gas cause I don't have a really long extension cord and no DC option- Okay. Thanks.
Now, if the TT has a converter is it's purpose to charge the batteries when your in a site with 110V? I see where people are recommending a 3-stage converter. I guess that's an after-market upgrade.
Also, I thought I'd run the fridge on 12V when travelling but some here say to use propane, others say shut off propane when travelling. Flatfive wrote:
Okay. Thanks. That's all good advice, I'm sure. Specifically, we were wondering:
- How to light the water heater. What Brand/Model of WH?
If it has gas valve like on home water heater push button down turn to pilot position and light pilot flame....hold for 30 secs then release button and turn to ON. Adjust temp setting (MED)
OR turn switch inside to ON if it has spark ignitor
Brand/Model S/B on label in outside compartment
- When the TT is hooked to the tow vehicle, Are the batteries then in parallel and being charged by the truck? IF you have a 7 pin receptacle/cord (tow vehicle to trailer) then you have a charge circuit (typically center pin) that will allow tow vehicle alternator to help maintain TT battery while in transit. Due to small size and length of charge wire it will NOT recharge a low TT battery
May need large fuse/relay installed in tow vehicle fuse panel for charge circuit to be HOT
- should I disconnect the TT electrically from the truck when camping? Depends on which brand of tow vehicle you have.
Ford isolates the charge circuit so when ignition switch is off line is not powered hence no draining of truck battery while using TT.
RAM doesn't so I unplug after parking
Don't think GMC does either.
When in doubt..unplug
- Is there a converter or inverter in the trailer? Converter.....usually with AC Power Panel where AC circuit breakers are (Main and individuals)
DC Dist Section with Fuses (converter) Takes AC power input and then 'converts' it to DC output. S/B 13.2V DC at minimum. Lower and converter is not functioning properly.
Inverter is connected to TT battery
DC input and 'inverts' it to AC output.Flatfive wrote:
- Is there a converter or inverter in the trailer?
Converter, installed by the factory.
If it has an inverter, then it would have been added by a previous owner.- Okay. Thanks. That's all good advice, I'm sure. Specifically, we were wondering:
- How to light the water heater.
- When the TT is hooked to the tow vehicle, Are the batteries then in parallel and being charged by the truck?
- should I disconnect the TT electrically from the truck when camping?
- Is there a converter or inverter in the trailer? - Write down Brand/Model of each component in TT
AC Power Panel/Converter
Water Heater
Furnace
Fridge
Water Pump
A/C Unit & Thermostat
Roof Vent Fans
Toilet
Oven/Range
Microwave
Slideout Type
THen search Internet for Owners Manuals.......download and print out
Place in a 3 ring binder ----better than anything you would have gotten from MFG. - I had an '03, Fleetwood travel trailer. Honestly, don't waste your time searching for a manual. They were generic, with no specific information on the model you own, and of no real value for much of anything. There are owner's manuals for every single component in your trailer, found online. Anything else is available on this, or several other RV forums. Good luck.
- I bought an 04 Fleetwood trailer new. There was no REAL owners mmanual, but there was a folder with some information and instruction manuals for the various appliances. Do you need specific info?
