important service bulliten

IMPORTANT SERVICE BULLITEN
October 23, 2014
Dealership Service Department Service Procedures addressing the following models:
Backpack Pop-Up Campers manufactured by Palomino R.V. – Division of Forest River, Inc.
Kit Installation Instructions for Remote Roof Lift and Non-Remote Roof Lift System:
In our continuing effort to build a better product we have discovered that some infrared
interference may engage the electric lift.
This kill switch “On/Off” that is being installed per this bulletin will prevent frequency interference
when used properly by the consumer. Please see Figure 1 for the current “As Wired” review.
Reference; Figure 1
1. Orange Wire is Hot wire from source into the lift system.
2. Mark the terminal where Orange wire is hooked for reference.
3. Unhook the wire from the switch and leave free at this time.
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Adding the 12v “On/Off” Switch will interrupt the power flow when used properly by the customer.
Locate a position close to the Reico-Titan Switch and boar a hole to fit the 12v switch into snugly.
1. Drill Hole in panel or style to place 12v switch
2. Using included “Jumper Wire” connect Reico-Titan Switch to “On/Off” switch ensuring the
connections are tight with. This wire should be connected to the “Off” corresponding
blade on the switch.
3. Reconnect the Power Feed from the unit source to the “On” position of the new switch.
4. Reinstall the switched into the cabinet
5. Reinstall any doors, drawers, panels removed to get to the switch wiring.
Reference Figure 2
1. Test to ensure that the system works as designed by turning the switch to the “On”
position.
2. Run the roof up and down.
3. Turn the switch to the “Off” position and attempt to cycle the roof. If there is no movement
in the roof, the job shall be completed.
4. Reinstall the switched into the cabinet
5. Reinstall any doors, drawers, panels removed to get to the switch wiring.
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For models with the Wireless Roof Lift Remote Option installed by the factory:
1. Cut the “Red Wire” from the “Orange Wire (Orange is Hot from source)”.
2. Using included bell cap and “Jumper Wire” connect the “Red” wire to the supplied
“Orange Jumper Wire” and connect the jumper wire to the “Off” position on the switch.
3. Connect unit power source wire to the “On” position to the switch.
4. Reinstall the switched into the cabinet
5. Reinstall any doors, drawers, panels removed to get to the switch wiring.
Reference Figure 3
Here at the plant, we are installing the switched in the units, and have installed many switches in
units that had been in our holding yard. Please check to ensure your SS Backpack Truck
Campers have this system in place.
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Please accept our apologies for this Service Bulletin. We strive for success and we hope that you
will ensure that each and every Backpack truck camper you have on the lot or sold will be
handled with care.
Respectfully,
Keith Fisher
Engineering Manager, Forest River, Inc.
References:
Forest River Safety Campaign Number: FR400-14-0004
Procedure Reference M1675
Kit Number M1675
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M1675 Kit Contents:
1 – Black, 12v “On/Off Switch”
1 – 24” – 10AWG, 600V Moisture Resistant Orange Wire with Pre-fitted Female Blade Ends
A. For Non-Remote Optioned Systems Only
1 – 24” - 10AWG, 600V Moisture Resistant Orange Wire with Pre-fitted Female Blade End
A. For Remote Optioned Systems only.
2 – Bell Caps to connect wires together
A. For Remote Optioned Systems only.
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VIN Of Unit::__________________________________________ DOM:____________________
Kit Checked by:________________________________________ Date:____________________
Ship Date:_______________
Ensure a Copy of the “Owners Notification or ON & Installation Instructions” documents are
included with each shipment.
Affix shipping label copy to this paper.
A copy of this paper shall be scanned into the units’ file once all data is filled out and shipping label
attached
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