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TUFF STUFF
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BASECAMP TRAILER
OWNERS MANUAL
READ MANUAL & KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS

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  • Page 1 TUFF STUFF ® BASECAMP TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL READ MANUAL & KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS...
  • Page 2 Tuff Stuff Overland is registered with the SAE and will issue the trailer a VIN # as well as a MCO/MSO certificate that must be taken with you to the DMV for registration or your dealer will do this for you.
  • Page 3 This is what your Certificate Of Origin will look like once you have purchased your Trailer Please note from time to time our information and product will be updated. We are not responsible for any misprints. Please contact our customer care if you have any additional questions or concerns. Product color, components, digital components may change, installation information may change.
  • Page 4 The warranty coverage is 12 months on manufacturer defects only. This warranty covers any parts needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship of all parts and components of each new Tuff Stuff® BASECAMP Trailer. Please note, there will be exclusions to this warranty.
  • Page 5 2) On a 90% together Metal Pallet System- Special order by dealer. USE A PROFESSIONAL ONLY FOR ASSEMBLY IF ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED ONLY Tuff Stuff® BASECAMP Trailer is specially designed to be delivered to any location that has a forklift to lift the pallet off the delivery vehicle. Once the pallet is on level ground the metal pallet is designed to have the top removed and the two front bars removed allowing the trailer to roll freely off the pallet.
  • Page 6 #7 Continued Assemble tongue to trailer at these bolt After you have installed the tongue locations. 1 person cannot do this install the guide wheel, hand brake please make sure you have help. and hitch. Connect the draw-bar onto the trailer body with the hardware bolts in this package. Qty 4 x M16*35 and Qty 4 x M12*30.
  • Page 7 INSTALL HITCH COUPLER Locate hardware that is market "HITCH COUPLER" INSTALL JOCKEY WHEEL Locate hardware that is market "JOCKEY WHEEL" The "Jockey Wheel" must only be in the DOWN position to move the trailer to the tow vehicle. When the trailer has been connected to the tow vehicle, Turn the crank on top to raise up the wheel until it is off the ground and all the weight is on the tow vehicle, then pull pin and move the jockey wheel into the horizontal position for towing.
  • Page 8 Before the trailer can be freed from the pallet you have to release and remove the last 4 bolts holding the back of the trailer to the pallet. Refer to the image below for the loaction of these bolts.

  • Page 9: Installing The Water Tank

    Once you have installed the tongue and hitch to the car, make sure that the brake is in the "OFF" position and you have connected the chains and electrical to your vehicle before you attempt to drive the trailer off the pallet. Make sure there is nothing obstructing the trailer and slowly drive the trailer off the pallet.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING THE STORAGE BOX Take out the hardware that is labeled "TOOLBOX" Using the hardware provided the front storage box or tool box can be fixed to the trailer by installing the four (4) bolts to the holes shown in the diagram below.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING THE HAND BRAKE Take out the hardware that is labeled "HAND BRAKE" The hardware provided in the pack (M12*30 bolt / M12 flat washer / M12 lock nut) will allow you to install the hand brake onto the front of the draw-bar as shown in the picture. Move the hand brake into the "RELEASE"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE HAND BRAKE CABLE - Continued. Pass the brake cable through the brake cable guide rings on both sides of the trailer and then connect to the "brake cable connection plate" located on each tire hub. Use the wire clamps as shown on each side of the "brake cable connection".
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION "TOP STORAGE BOX" continued. Before the Storage Box can be installed, first remove the drawer from the top storage box as pictured below. Just like a regular sliding drawer, once you have the drawer out, press the black side lever to unlock the sliders.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION "TOP STORAGE BOX" continued. Once you have the TOP BOX ready for the storage drawer, align the sliders and slide the drawer into the sliding rails. Make sure they are aligned correctly and lock into place. Open and close at least seven (7) times to make sure that the drawer is locked in place.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING THE TENT ROOFTOP RACK & AWNING MOUNT continued NOTE: YOU MUST SILICON under the Tent Bars to waterproof those holes. It is a good practice to Silicon all screw Holes to watertight this trailer. There is a RIGHT and LEFT SIDE for these brackets so they are not Universal. Take out the hardware that is labeled "TENT BAR PIN"...
  • Page 16 Take out the hardware that is labeled "AWNING BRACKET PIN" There are two (2) parts to the awning bracket making it adjustable. Use the pins provided to connect brackets to tent bars already installed. You can place the awning on the right or the left depending where you are placing tent to be opened.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING THE WATER HOSE You will be provided a BLUE water connection hose with a quick connector on both sides. Locate rubber cap protecting the water connection and remove this cap exposing stainless quick connector. Push in the sleeve of quick connector and plug the male end of the quick connector in until cover closes onto the connection...
  • Page 18 To connect the water faucet when being used, remove the rubber cap as shown located under kitchen section. Plug in the male quick connector as shown below. To use the water in the sink make sure there is water in the tank, the water pump has been turned on and both quick connections are in place then the water will run freely into the sink.
  • Page 19 INSTALLING THE WATER PIPE TANK CONNECTION From the water fill plug there is a hose that leads down to water tank. A "water pipe clamp" is supplied in the package, remove and place over the connection between water fill hose and water tank.
  • Page 20 INSTALLING THE SOLAR PANEL PLUG We have provided you with a SOLAR PANEL plug and quick connector to make your solar panels work with the SOLAR ready trailer. The solar panel quick connector plug is located in the back right of trailer as shown in the picture below. Solar panel connection: Open the solar socket by rotating the plastic protection cover.
  • Page 21 Two Burner Gas Stove The Two (2) burner gas stove is LP (Liquid Propane) only. In the front compartment storage there is a location to secure a 20LB propane tank that can be used for your stove. The stove has independent controls for the right and left burners. To operate the stove, connect the hose and regulator provided to bottom of stove.
  • Page 22 SECURING YOUR TRAILER TO YOUR VEHICLE It is extremely important to secure your Tuff Stuff® BASECAMP Trailer to your vehicle hitch correctly. If you do not do this your trailer could disconnect and cause an accident and/or severe injury and potential death.
  • Page 23 A = HITCH PIN B = HITCH PIN CLIP C= C BRACKET TO ATTACH TO TRAILER HITCH (NOT PROVIDED) An adjustable trailer hitch is suggested as you will be able to level out the trailer while towing.
  • Page 24 HOW TO FILL UP THE WATER TANK This trailer is equipped with a water tank that can be filled with a garden hose. Follow this basic procedure. • Retrieve the "KEY" that was provided with your trailer • The water cap will have a lock like a gas cap you are provided with 2 keys •...
  • Page 25 ONLY IF REQUIRED ADJUSTING CAMBER ON THE WHEELS In some situations you may need to adjust the camber to obtain a ZERO camber so that the tires wear evenly. Please review the following instructions for information on the adjustment NOTE: ONLY use a professional to adjust camber. Professional mechanics have CAMBER tools to get the tire to the zero camber position.
  • Page 26 1. When the tire comes into the angle shown in the picture follow the instructions below. This is called negative camber. Adjust the most outside eccentric bolt to place in Zero Camber. The tire will rotate vertically to put it ZERO Camber.
  • Page 27 2. When the tire comes into the angle shown in the picture: It is called toe-in, at this point adjust the most inside eccentric bolt. The tire will swing horizontally, so it would go straight forward. CAMBER TOOL...
  • Page 28 READ ALL WARNINGS Please be extremely cautious when you pull a trailer and take the trailer off road. Read all warnings below. ALWAYS THINK "SAFETY FIRST"...

  • Page 29: General Warnings

    If you are unsure of what to do always call Tuff Stuff® to get instruction. This owners manual cannot cover all trailer operating instructions and you are responsible as an expedition trailer owner to continue to do research on safety precautions and procedures when towing a trailer on the road and off-road.
  • Page 30 SAFETY PROCEEDURES When driving, the loss of control of trailer or towing vehicle can result in death or serious injury. The most common causes of this are the following: • Not properly sizing the trailer to the tow vehicle and vice versa. o Causes stability issues o Places strain on motor and transmission •...
  • Page 31 An overloaded trailer can result in failure Improper tongue weight (load distribution) or loss of control of the trailer, leading to can result in loss of control of the trailer, death or serious injury. leading to death or serious injury. Never load a trailer so that the weight on Make certain that tongue weight is within any tire exceeds its rating.

  • Page 32: Trailer Safety

    TRAILER SAFETY Note: When towing your Tuff Stuff® BASECAMP Trailer you must always have the four (4) stabilizing feet in the "UP & LOCKED" position. Please look at picture above labeled "A" When towing the Awning must be in the "LOCKED DOWN" position as shown in the picture above labeled "B"...
  • Page 33 Storage of your Off-road trailer If you are placing your Tuff Stuff® BASECAMP Trailer in Storage for extended periods of time, please follow these basic rules. • Fully Inflate your tires and cover them with tire covers to protect them from UV rays •...

  • Page 34: Panel Components

    OPERATING & EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS Panel Components: A. Fuses: Top Fuse (5A) is for the lights and exhaust fan. Middle Fuse (10A) is for the electrical pump overload. Bottom fuse (15A) is for power sockets. B. Overload Protection: When the electrical current load is over the limit, the overload protection will turn "OFF"...
  • Page 35 Solar Power Controller This will turn green when the battery is being charged by the solar panels. Control Panel in Rear Compartment All switches are marked. Switch 1 - Outside Lights / Switch 2 - Inside Light / Switch 3 - Fan Lights.
  • Page 36 BASIC OPERATING PROCEEDURES When you first get the trailer start with the following procedures: NOTE: Some vehicles are wired differently please rewire for that vehicle. • Make sure all switches on the panel is turned off. • Connect the battery wire to the battery pole provided. this is located in the main control station.
  • Page 37 DIAGRAM ILLISTRATING PARTS FOR ARM AND COMPONENTS Ltem No. Part name Specification Quantity Ml4 GB/T6170 Tyre Braking drum Shaft Spring washer 12 GB/T93 Lock nut MlG GH/T88Y. l Flat washer 16 GB/T97. 1 Bo! t \116*55 GB/T5782 Eccentric bolt Ml6*160 Flat washer 16 Gll/T97.
  • Page 38 Pump switch 12V socket LED light Fan switch Inverter switch Vehicle generator FU1(80A) (t12V Solar controller FU2(30A) voltmeter Pump Fan2 Diverter...

  • Page 39: Hardware List

    Hardware list Hardware name Applic-ation Model Hexa,on head bolt Water tank Flat washer M12'30 Spring washer Hexagon head bolt Hitch coupler M12'90 Flat washer Hexa•on head bolt Jockey wheel M10'30 Flat washer Hexa•on head bolt M16'35 Flat washer g ue chassis Hexagon head...

  • Page 40: Spare Parts List

    SPARE PARTS LIST Small drawer Tire 31''x10.5'' not including Water level indicator Suspension 602002-1 602010 602031 602042 slide (one 603024 110V socket wheel bump stop pair) Suspension Kitchen box 602003 Wheel 15''x8'', 5x5'' 602011 Water tank 602032 nylon 602043 slide (one 603025 12V socket bushing...
  • Page 41 WARRANTY RETURN CLAIM FORM TUFF5TUFF -o V E R LA N D --+- REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION TUFF STUFF® OVERLAND CUSTOMER INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY CUSTOMER NAME CELL# ADDRESS STATE EMAIL ADDRESS OMV (DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES) INFORMATION DATE REGISTERED USC PLATE#...
  • Page 42 SUGGESTED TRAIL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Whenever you hit the trail you will require a complete trail tool bag. This will help you to fix most of the major issues that may occur on the trail. These are suggestions only but do not hit the road or the trail without tools, safety gear, bailout bag, first aid kit.
  • Page 43 If you have a blowout on the trail and you have a Tuff Stuff® tire repair kit the compressor will be required to air up the tire.

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