 |
08-09-2010, 11:04 AM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 5
|
Owners manual for 1977 Prowler travel trailer
I just purchased a 1977 Prowler and would like to find an owners manual. I am brand new to travel trailers and would like the manual to answer all my questions. 
|
|
|
|
08-09-2010, 11:07 AM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Long Island (Nassau County), NY
Posts: 4,352
|
 and congrats on your camper. If you can not find an owners manual, just post your questions here. There is a wealth of knowledge available and I'm sure some one will be able to answer your questions.
__________________
Tom and Margaret
2014 Berkshire 390bh-60
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2010, 11:21 AM
|
#3
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 5
|
thanks for helping!
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2010, 02:44 PM
|
#4
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,555
|
Most all trailers are very similar in performance and construction no matter the manufacturer. It will probably be difficult to find a manual for a model that old, but if you have specific questions about any of the working parts (a/c, water heater, furnace, etc.) please ask away. Chances are you will get an answer.
I had a Prowler at one time and the manual for that wasn't much better than Forest River manuals.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2010, 04:58 PM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Prairieville, Louisiana
Posts: 1,923
|
Fleetwood fell victim to bankruptcy in 2009. They completely dropped their towable line and now only deal with motorhomes.
If you are looking for a manual for any Fleetwood product, call 1-800-322-8216.
Select the prompt for motorhome manuals even if you have a towable unit. Tell the service rep you have a towable unit and they will send you a manual if available.
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-2010, 06:03 PM
|
#6
|
|
Villa Estate 392FLFB
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,085
|
i had a 79 prowler that i tore apart. I have almost every manual for it including the original bill of sale for 5000.10 lol. if you really want them pm me and mail me a self addressed parcel envelope for 8.5x11" paper sheet.
__________________
 One state/province at a time!
Full Timing - Salem Villa Estate - 392FLFB - Purchased July 29th 2010
|
|
|
|
|
09-04-2010, 06:40 PM
|
#7
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2
|
The Stuff
I haven't figured out how to PM on here, but I just bought an 1980 Prowler and have no manual either. If the other guy doesn't contact you, I would like to get your manual. Let me know how I can PM you, LOL. If you still have the manual and let me know where to send you the self addressed envelope.
Thanks.
|
|
|
|
|
09-04-2010, 07:04 PM
|
#8
|
|
camping
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Posts: 988
|
Welcome to the forum- enjoy the trailer. like stated above ask questions here and search the web for the manufacturers info.
__________________
2007 Chevy 2500HD CC
2010 V-Lite 30WRLTS
Nights Camped 2011 -64
Nights Camped 2012 -50
"I Live in My Own World, But It's OK. They Know Me"
|
|
|
|
|
09-14-2010, 05:35 PM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 196
|
My first TT was a 98 Terry (same units, different name, as Prowler) and the manual that it came with was almost useless. The information was so generic that I found it much better to look to forums like this to find things out as Hokiehall has suggested. The specific manuals for the individual components like the fridge and such were however invaluable to me .
Mike
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2010, 11:50 AM
|
#10
|
|
Villa Estate 392FLFB
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,085
|
well i had to go clean stuff out of the shop last night so i got the papers with me. thinking of scanning them in but it will take a bit to do that. still interested?
__________________
One state/province at a time!
Full Timing - Salem Villa Estate - 392FLFB - Purchased July 29th 2010
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2010, 05:42 PM
|
#11
|
|
Villa Estate 392FLFB
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,085
|
__________________
One state/province at a time!
Full Timing - Salem Villa Estate - 392FLFB - Purchased July 29th 2010
|
|
|
|
|
11-16-2010, 06:34 PM
|
#12
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 2
|
Actually, I've pretty much got everything figured out. Replaced the fridge. Repaired the hot water heater (after a cold shower on our first trip out) and got everything else working ok. Hang on to them though cause someone else will be looking for manuals I'm sure. Hard to find anything on these older campers. I sincerely thank you for your efforts.
|
|
|
|
|
11-17-2010, 12:09 AM
|
#13
|
|
Villa Estate 392FLFB
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 1,085
|
not a problem. all is uploaded now.
__________________
One state/province at a time!
Full Timing - Salem Villa Estate - 392FLFB - Purchased July 29th 2010
|
|
|
|
|
07-05-2015, 03:39 AM
|
#14
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 1
|
1977 prowler
Any suggestions on water heater for 1977. Expensive, hard to fix? Totally out of my element. But trying.
|
|
|
|
|
07-05-2015, 05:10 AM
|
#15
|
|
Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Posts: 33,845
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemon
Any suggestions on water heater for 1977. Expensive, hard to fix? Totally out of my element. But trying.
|
First, this thread is nearly 5 years old.
Second, it's a Fleetwood product, not Forest River.
You should get better help at a Fleetwood owners forum, especially for a rig that old.
__________________
Dan-Retired California Firefighter/EMT
Shawn-Musician/Entrepreneur/Wine Expert
and Zoe the Wonder Dog(R.I.P.) 
2016 PrimeTime TracerAIR 255, pushing a 2014 Ford F150 SCREW XTR 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost w/Max Tow Package
4pt Equal-i-zer WDH and 1828lbs of payload capacity
|
|
|
|
07-05-2015, 06:40 AM
|
#16
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
|
Lemon,
A water heater in a 1977 is not that much different than a current model.If it is a gas valve issues, no flame or fire, the trailer should be serviced by a competent RV propane person. If you in good shape otherwise, furnace working safely, fridge, stove etc purchasing a new heater might be the best option. Being a older trailer before investing make sure others things are working, other wise it could be a money pit.
If on a seasonal lot a small 10 gallon under cabinet heater might work. Make sure you have 30 amp electrical service, most trailers back then had 30 but some only ad 15 or 20.
All the best.
__________________
B and B
2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
|
|
|
|
|
07-05-2015, 07:48 AM
|
#17
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 847
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemon
Any suggestions on water heater for 1977. Expensive, hard to fix? Totally out of my element. But trying.
|
youll want a WH the same size. if its 12"H x 16"W, its an attwood. American became Suburban...the sizes match.
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Linear Mode
