WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GENESIS SUPREME RV OWNERS!

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1 WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GENESIS SUPREME RV OWNERS! This Owner s Guide describes many features and components of your RV. It is intended to help you operate, care for and maintain your RV. We have tried to include as much information as possible to help you. There are occasional tips to help you enjoy the recreational lifestyle, but this guide is not intended to teach you how to camp, or where. We ll leave that up to you. Many publications are available that can tell you everything you want to know about RVing. Procedures outlined in this guide are typical for normal operating conditions. And remember, you are responsible for the safe operation and use of your RV. You don t have to read this guide like a storybook. You can read the chapters in whatever order you need to. Just be sure to read it all. The information presented is not meant in any way to supplement, alter or supplant the Genesis Supreme RV One-Year Limited Warranty or other warranties supplied by the many manufacturers of the RV s components. This guide, including photographs and illustrations, is based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. Recent product changes may not be reflected in this guide. Photographs or illustrations are representative of a wide variety of models. Equipment, interior or exterior decor or design options shown in illustrations may not be installed on or in your RV. Some of the information, illustrations and procedures in this guide were supplied by the component manufacturers. They are included here for your convenience. Some instructions have been condensed or shortened, and more detailed information from these manufacturers may be found in your Owner s Information Packet. Occasionally, there may be differences between this guide and other manuals. In that case, use the information contained in the other manuals. The Owner s Information Packet contains other valuable documents about your RV and its components - especially component warranty registration forms. Fill out and mail these warranty registration forms as soon as possible. Consider the materials in the Owner s Information Packet as well as this Owner s Guide a permanent part of the RV. If you ever decide to sell or trade the RV, be sure the new owner gets all the material in this packet. Owner s Guide - Towables Chapter 1 / Page 1 of 10

2 TIP! After you fill out your personal record and read your owner s guides and instructions, put all of them in a plastic bag (or vinyl storage bag available from most dealers) and store them in a convenient place in your trailer. That way you ll know where the information is when you need it. Please review the Genesis Supreme RV Limited Warranty and the warranties of all the component manufacturers. The Genesis Supreme RV Limited Warranty and limited warranties issued by the component manufacturers require you to perform periodic service and maintenance. If you fail to provide these required services and/or maintenance, you may lose warranty coverage for that item. If you ever have questions or need help with operation, maintenance or service, contact your Genesis Supreme RV dealer as soon as possible. The following words and symbols are used throughout this guide. These statements are especially important. Please pay attention to these statements as you read this guide.!!! This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. DANGER WARNING! CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE used without the safety alert symbol NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage. (If Equipped) indicate items that may be installed on some models but not on others, or are optional. Warning, caution and information labels and tags are attached to many interior and exterior surfaces and components of your trailer. They are meant to be permanent. Do not remove these important labels and tags. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS You ll find many safety recommendations throughout this Owner s Guide. We believe the following recommendations are especially important. Chapter 1 / Page 2 of 10 Owner s Guide - Towables

3 Do not allow passengers to ride in the trailer during travel. The transport of people puts their lives at risk and may be illegal. The trailer does not have seat belts and therefore, it is not designed to carry passengers. Please see Chapter 3 for more information. Reducing swaying or fishtailiing. Sway or fishtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces. Excessive sway of your trailer can lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow vehicle resulting in serious injury or death. Be sure to follow the instructions and warnings as outlined in Chapter 8. Towing and weight distribution. Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your fifth wheel or travel trailer. Properly loading your trailer will help increase towing efficiency and reduce the liklihood that you will experience load-related towing trouble. Please see Chapter 7 for more information on proper loading. Correct tire pressure and maintenance. Properly maintained tires improve your trailer s steering, stopping, traction and load-carrying capability. Underinflated tires and overloading are major causes of tire failure. For more information on tire safety, please see Chapter 6. Wheel nut tightening (torquing). Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut torque (tightness) is a major reason that wheel nuts loosen while traveling. Loose wheel nuts can cause a wheel to fall off the trailer with serious safety consequences. You must be familiar with the proper procedure and how to properly tighten the wheel nuts. Please see Chapter 6. Appliances and equipment. The appliances (stove, refrigerator, outdoor grill, etc.) and equipment (water heater, furnace, generator, etc.) typically operate on propane gas. Propane is flammable and is contained under high pressure. Improper use of propane may result in a fire and/or explosion. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in this guide as well as the specific owner s manuals of the appliances and equipment. Owner s Guide - Towables Chapter 1 / Page 3 of 10

4 Generator safety. Do not operate the generator in an enclosed building or in a partly enclosed area such as a garage. Do not operate the generator while you or any trailer occupants are sleeping in the trailer. Be sure to follow instructions and warnings in this guide (see Chapter 12) and in the generator operating manual. Mold. Mold and mold spores are found throughout the environment, both indoors and outdoors. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores indoors. To help control the growth of mold, you must control indoor moisture and humidity. Please see Chapter 4 for more information on controlling moisture. Formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is an important chemical used to manufacture building materials and numerous common household products. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain natural processes. It may be present inside your trailer. Some individuals may be sensitive to formaldehyde. Thorough ventilation of the trailer reduces the concentration of formaldehyde to a comfortable level. Please see Chapter 4 for more information. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying MVP RV. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Genesis Supreme RV, Inc. To contact NHTSA, call either the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at (TTY: ); go to: on the Internet; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 7th St. SW Washington, D.C You may also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from Chapter 1 / Page 4 of 10 Owner s Guide - Towables

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number plate contains the model, model year, number of axles, etc. The VIN is the 17-digit serial number.

The 17-digit VIN is located on the identification data tag attached on the left front corner of your trailer. It is also stamped on the trailer chassis A-frame rail or the pin box on 5th-wheels.

See the Loading & Weighing chapter of this Owner s Guide for more detailed information about GVWR, GAWR, and tires and tire air pressure.

5 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION The VIN or Vehicle Identification Number plate contains the model, model year, number of axles, etc. The VIN is the 17-digit serial number. Write this number in the space under Owner s Information on the Owner Reference Information page. The 17-digit VIN is located on the identification data tag attached on the left front corner of your trailer. It is also stamped on the trailer chassis A-frame rail or the pin box on 5th-wheels. The identification data tag contains the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), tire size, rim size and tire air pressure. See the Loading & Weighing chapter of this Owner s Guide for more detailed information about GVWR, GAWR, and tires and tire air pressure. VIN Location on Frame Metal plate attached to frame The following chart shows an explanation of the VIN. 1G9 X X XX X X X A X XXXXX Manufacturer I.D. (Genesis Supreme RV) Body type (T for travel trailer) Type of trailer (N-nonslide, S-slideout) Overall length (hitch to bumper) Number of axles Check digit Model year Manufacturing plant code Product line Unit serial number If you ever need warranty service, please have this part of the serial number handy. Stamped in frame channel Metal plate attached to pinbox Owner s Guide - Towables Chapter 1 / Page 5 of 10

Tire and weight tags shown on this page are illustrations only. The tags attached to your trailer will have actual values applicable to your trailer.

One is the Federal Certification tag and shows the trailer and axle weight ratings, tire size and inflation pressures, and the VIN.

It shows the size of the tires originally installed on the trailer or the tires that are standard for these trailers, the recommended cold tire inflation

6 Tire and weight tags shown on this page are illustrations only. The tags attached to your trailer will have actual values applicable to your trailer. Two tags are attached to left (road side) front corner of the trailer body. One is the Federal Certification tag and shows the trailer and axle weight ratings, tire size and inflation pressures, and the VIN. The other is the tire and loading information tag. It shows the size of the tires originally installed on the trailer or the tires that are standard for these trailers, the recommended cold tire inflation pressure, cargo weight capacity of the trailer and the trailer VIN. The trailer weight information tag is placed inside the trailer on the inside of a galley cabinet door. It shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating for the trailer and the Cargo Carrying Capacity calculation. These terms are explained in more detail in Chapter 7. Chapter 1 / Page 6 of 10 Owner s Guide - Towables

7 OWNER REFERENCE INFORMATION 1 / INTRODUCTION Complete the information below for ready reference when maintenance or service is needed. If you ever need to contact your selling dealer or Genesis Supreme RV, you will need the Vehicle Idenfication Number (VIN) and the delivery date information. Owner Address City VIN License Plate No. State Zip Delivery Date Dealer Name Address City Dealer s Phone Sales Person Insurance Policy Agent Name Policy No. Agent s Phone No. Key Numbers Entry door deadbolt Entry door lock State Fax Other Other Zip Major Appliances/Component Identification Numbers Range Model Refrigerator Model Furnace Model Water Heater Model Converter Model Owner s Guide - Towables Chapter 1 / Page 7 of 10

8 Owner Notes Chapter 1 / Page 8 of 10 Owner s Guide - Towables

9 CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP Use this card if you change your address or if you are the new owner. Check one: Change of address Change of Owner Name of Owner Address City State Zip Phone No. Date Trailer VIN Mail this card to: Genesis Supreme RV, Inc W. Oleander Ave. Perris, CA CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP Use this card if you change your address or if you are the new owner. Check one: Change of address Change of Owner Name of Owner Address City State Zip Phone No. Date Trailer VIN Mail this card to: Genesis Supreme RV, Inc W. Oleander Ave. Perris, CA CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR OWNERSHIP Use this card if you change your address or if you are the new owner. Check one: Change of address Change of Owner Name of Owner Address City State Zip Phone No. Date Trailer VIN Mail this card to: Genesis Supreme RV, Inc W. Oleander Ave. Perris, CA Owner s Guide - Towables Chapter 1 / Page 9 of 10

10 Please affix proper postage GENESIS SUPREME RV INC 1320 W. OLEANDER AVE. PERRIS CA ATTN: CUSTOMER RELATIONS Please affix proper postage GENESIS SUPREME RV INC 1320 W. OLEANDER AVE. PERRIS CA ATTN: CUSTOMER RELATIONS Please affix proper postage GENESIS SUPREME RV INC 1320 W. OLEANDER AVE. PERRIS CA ATTN: CUSTOMER RELATIONS Chapter 1 / Page 10 of 10 Owner s Guide - Towables

Important Notices WARNING

Important Notices WARNING Important Notices Some wood products such as particle board, hardwood plywood, or paneling used in your trailer may have been made with urea-formaldehyde. The suppliers of these materials have requested