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TRIBE BASECAMP TRAILER ® OWNERS MANUAL READ MANUAL & KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS...
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TRIBE® BASECAMP E S MA TRIBE Congratulations on your new TRIBE® BASECAMP T . The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and/or situations that may occur. It is understood that the user of this expedition trailer uses common sense and caution.
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E S C E A E TRIBE® Warranty parts will be sent at no charge except for tires and wheels. TRIBE® reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice to production and service parts in their specifications, colors, and materials, including those used in connection with warranty repairs.
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E I RE EI E TR I ER I RE TRIBE® BASECAMP T is specially designed to be delivered to any location that has a forklift to lift the allet 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.
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#7 Continued Assemble ongue to railer at these bolt After you have installed the ongue 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 in this package.
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Locate hardware that is market "HITCH COUPLER" Locate hardware that is market "JOCKEY WHEEL" The "Jockey Wheel" must only be in the DOWN position to move the trailer to the ow vehicle. When the railer has been connected to the ow ehicle Turn the crank on top to raise up the wheel until it is off the ground and all the weight is on the ow ehicle then pull pin and move the ockey heel into the horizontal position for towing.
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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...
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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.
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T E T R 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.
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Take out the hardware that is labeled "HAND BRAKE" The hardware provided in the pack (M12*30 olt / M12 lat asher / M12 ock ut) 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"...
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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 ub. Use the wire clamps as shown on each side of the "brake cable connection". Use this type of lamp provided to secure the cable.
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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 draw out press the black side lever to unlock the sliders. Remove the drawer from the ox and place in a safe location so that it does not get damaged.
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Once you have the TOP BOX ready for the storage draw , align the sliders and slide the draw 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. T E TE T R Take out the hardware that is labeled "TENT BAR MOUNTING SEAT"...
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T E TE T R T I I E T I E Take out the hardware that is labeled "TENT BAR PIN" The top bars that the roof top tent fits onto is adjustable. Use the provided pins to lock the top bars to the base brackets.
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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.
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You will be provided a BLUE water connection hose with a uick onnector on both sides. Locate ubber ap protecting the water connection and remove this cap exposing tainless uick connector. Push in the sleeve of quick connector and plug the male end of the uick connector in until cover closes onto the connection...
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To connect the water aucet when being used, remove the rubber cap as shown located under kitchen section. Plug in the male uick connector as shown below. To use the water in the sink make sure there is water in the tank the water pump has been turn both quick connections are in place then the water will run freely into the sink.
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We have provided you with a SOLAR PANEL plug and uick connector to make your solar panels work with the SOLAR ready railer. 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.
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The Two (2) burner gas stove is LP ( iquid ropane) only. In the front compartment storage there is a location to secure a 20LB ropane tank that can be used for your stove. The stove ha independent controls for the right and left burners. To operate the stove connect the hose and regulator provided to bottom of stove.
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SECURING YOUR TRAILER TO YOUR VEHICLE e ely o se e yo T a le o yo o e ly. f s yo a le o l a se a a o se e e al ea . e o o es a s.
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REA ALL ARNINGS lease e e e ely a e yo ll a a le a e a le off oa . ea all s elo . "Stuff Rattles loose always check your trailer" efo e yo e oa a a l a e s e a yo o a f ll a le...
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If you are unsure of what to do always call TRIBE® to get instruction. This owners manual cannot cover all trailer operating instructions and you are responsible as a expedition trailer owner to continue to do research on safety precautions and procedures when towing a trailer on the road and off-road.
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SA E 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 otor and transmission...
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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.
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TRAILER SA ETY T a le yo s al ays a e e fo s a l os o . lease loo a e a o e la ele os o as s o a o e la ele T e a e a le o e se ely fas e e...
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If you are placing your TRIBE® BASECAMP T 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 • Place something between the tires and the ground to prevent flat spots •...
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ER TI E T I : Top Fuse (5A) is for the ights and exhaust fan. Middle Fuse (10A) is for the electrical pump overload. Bottom fuse (15A) is for power sockets. When the electrical current load is over the limit, the overload protection will turn "OFF"...
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This will turn reen when the battery is being charged by the solar panels. All switches are marked. Lights. T 12V plus included for refrigeration and any other appliance that is 12V. All switches are marked. ater pump to be used ONLY when the uick connector is connected.
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TRIBE Trailers has an upgraded inverter that will allow you to charge the battery while you are storing the trailer for long periods of time. This is known as "Shore Power" and all you have to do is plug a extension cord into the new OUTLET located on the front of the trailer.
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ER TI When you first get the trailer start with the following • Make sure switches on the panel is turned off. • Connect the attery wire to the battery pole provided. this is located in the main control station. •...
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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. I " Lock nut M 16 Gll/T889.
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...
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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 pair) Large drawer...
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WARRANTY RETURN CLAIM FORM NO RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL WARRANTY REQUIRED INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTATION TRIBE® OVERLAND CUSTOMER INFORMATION FOR WARRANTY CUSTOMER NAME CELL# ADDRESS STATE EMAIL ADDRESS OMV (DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES) INFORMATION DATE REGISTERED USC PLATE# DMV SERIAL# REGISTERED OWNER NAME...
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