2023 Jeep Cherokee Training Manual - Construction Details - Floor, Side Walls, Roof, and Quality Assurance

Nov 4, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine

2023 model year construction training material for Cherokee outlining how trailer flooring, frames, side walls, tanks, and roofing are engineered and assembled. It explains powder-coated frame durability, cambering for reduced deflection, grommet holes for wiring, moisture protection using sealed underbelly wrapping, and linoleum overlap coverage. The manual describes stud spacing, structural straps for added strength, color-coded PEX water lines with fittings, lithium-ready conversion, roof walkability, ducted air distribution, and water leak testing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages24

Reading Time1 h 0 min

AccessFree to download

Construction Flooring & Frames

Powder Coated Frames

Roto Molded Tanks

Construction Side Walls

Construction Roofing

Walkable Roof and Warranty

Construction Quality Assurance

Water Test System

Lithium Ready

Floorplans and Packages

T R A I NI N G M AN UAL 2 0 2 3 MODEL Y E A R CONSTRUCTION FLOORING & FRAMES POWDER COATED FRAMES A ROTO MOLDED TANKS NO SEAMS! All of our fresh water and waste tanks are roto molded. This means that each tank is put in a mold and spun to produce a seamless tank with equal thickness throughout. DARCO UNDERBELLY HIGH-GRADE LINOLEUM FLOORING B C A. All frames are powder coated fora durable finish that reduces wear issues. Through floor bolts and steel outriggers are used to establish a strong foundation. A process called cambering is used to bend the frame up in the middle, so it will not deflect in the front or back. Engineered grommet holes are placed in cross members to guide electrical lines through the frame. B. The floor frame is constructed of 2” X 3”s and on 16” centers with insulation and water lines run inbetween. The floor is 5/8” tongue and groove plywood glued and screwed together. Darco underbelly is then wrapped from front to back, side to side and under the subfloor. This gives you full moisture protection on all sides of the trailer up to the sidewalls. C. High grade linoleum flooring is adhered to the topside of the plywood flooring and overlaps the Darco. This gives the plywood floor the most protection from moisture from all sides. CONSTRUCTION SIDE WALLS D. The wall studs are spaced, on average, every 12 inches which is far better than the 16” industry standard. The sidewall is screwed to the floor and metal straps are also used to increase the strength between the floor, sidewalls and the roof. Slide outs have additional straps used to add strength to the 13 ply micro laminated beam and the roof. E. Metal straps are used to secure sidewalls and front walls to the floor. Molded radius pieces are used to complete openings for baggage doors and windows. F. All our the water lines are color coded flex PEX with Flair-It fittings and widely considered to be the best in the industry. These water lines are rated up to 180* F and as low as-40* F, well within the comfort range of camping. By-pass kits are also standard with every Cherokee. IS THIS OVERKILL? Cherokee believes that the best way to build a trailer is to construct it the way a customer would want it. We use high quality materials and methods in every aspect of our construction to bring our customers the best value in the market. CONSTRUCTION ROOFING 16” ON CENTER BOWTRUSS RAFTERS Cherokee has 16” on center bowtruss rafters, with a 3/8” decking for a fully walkable roof. A fully ducted system provides air conditioning to the entire unit (NA on Wolf Pup) The roof is Tufflex PVC and comes with an industry leading lifetime limited warranty. This material is flexible, reflective and puncture resistant. On the roof of most Cherokee’s you will find solar panels. Ask your local dealer about the Cherokee “Juice Pack.” 3/8”WALKABLE ROOF 4 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY ASSURANCE WATER TEST SYSTEM Cherokee uses a water test system in the production plant to ensure there are no leaks in the water system of the trailer. LITHIUM READY The converter in every Cherokee is Lithium ready so customers can upgrade their standard batteries to lithium if they choose. FLOORPLANS BUNK HOUSES 263GDK HITCH WEIGHT: 884-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 6722-lbs | LENGTH: 33’-2’’ HITCH WEIGHT: 720-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 6345-lbs. | LENGTH: 32’-7’’ HITCH WEIGHT: 785-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 6940-lbs. | LENGTH: 36’-8’’ 294KM 304BH HITCH WEIGHT: 945-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 8014-lbs. | LENGTH: HITCH WEIGHT: 1015-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 8650-lbs. | LENGTH: 37’-3’’ 324TS 40’-5’’ 621-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 5380-lbs. | LENGTH: 29’-5” 264DBH HITCH WEIGHT: 845-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 6609-lbs. | LENGTH: 34’ 1” 274BRB 39’-2’’ HITCH WEIGHT: 1165-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 8565-lbs. | LENGTH: 294GEBG 23DBH HITCH WEIGHT: 6 FLOORPLANS BUNK HOUSES | 26BRB | 26DBH | | --- | --- | | HITCH WEIGHT: 811-lbs. | DRY WEIGHT: 6730-lbs. | LENGTH: 32’-7’’ | HITCH WEIGH

FAQs

How are Cherokee fresh water and waste tanks manufactured to prevent leaks?

They are roto molded: each tank is placed in a mold and spun to produce a seamless tank with equal thickness throughout.

What materials and methods are used for moisture protection under the floor?

The floor frame supports 5/8" tongue and groove plywood, then Darco underbelly wrapping is applied front-to-back, side-to-side, and under the subfloor to provide moisture protection on all sides up to the sidewalls.

What quality assurance steps are included in production?

A water test system is used in the production plant to ensure there are no leaks in the trailer’s water system.

Nov 4, 2026

Uploaded by Jasmine