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Owner's Manual

RangerRT

Articles

Introduction

Do's and Don'ts

Before you head out

Coming Home

Interior Living Space

Sleeping Facilities

Bathroom Facilities

Appliances

Outside your Roadtrek

Utilities

Heating and Cooling

Electrical System

Monitor Panel

Distribution Panel

Alarms and Warnings

Maintenance

Spare Tire Storage

Obtaining Service

Specifications

Warranty

Registration

Regulatory Notices

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite

HOWTO: Shore Power

HOWTO: Potable Water Use

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

HOWTO: Propane System

HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

HOWTO: De-Winterizing

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your Roadtrek and welcome to the Roadtreking family. The information included in this manual is meant to help and guide you through the use of your vehicle so that you know how to properly use the many functions your Roadtrek has to offer.

Please keep this manual in your vehicle as a reference for when you are travelling. If you have any questions or comments on information found in this document please contact us at [email protected]

[1] or 1-888-ROADTREK.

References

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com

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Do's and Don'ts

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For your information. May be useful information to know.

Warning. Not following this can lead to bad results.

Caution. You really should follow this to avoid bad results.

Don't do it. Doing this can result in injury, severe damage, or death.

Information, cautions, and warnings

Level Item

SEAT BELTS

Comment

Use only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. All passengers must be seated in these seats only, with the seat belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion.

Turn the TV off and stow it while the vehicle is in motion.

TV The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Roadtrek in cold temperatures. Remove it to reduce the chance of damage from the cold. Check the Owner's Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures.

Do's and Don'ts

PROPANE

To remove the TV, remove the four mounting bolts on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables, power supply cable and antenna cable.

Do not store propane tanks inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.

Do not refuel the propane tank to more than 80% of its capacity.

PROPANE

The propane tank valve must be closed and ALL PILOT LIGHTS, APPLIANCES, AND THEIR

IGNITERS, MUST BE TURNED OFF during refueling of the motor fuel tank and/or the propane fuel tank. Only qualified personnel should refuel your propane tank.

Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure and is not covered under any warranty.

The BBQ quick disconnect is regulated to 10 P.S.I. Please ensure that all devices connected to this are either rated for

“high pressure” or have their own regulator. Many grills sold in the

United States are "low pressure" (1/2 P.S.I.) and will require an additional regulator to step the pressure down to a useable level. If hooked directly to the BBQ quick disconnect they will be a severe fire hazard.

Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Propane Leak Detector is located.

PROPANE LEAK

DETECTOR

PROPANE LEAK

DETECTOR

Battery disconnect switch must be in the

“ON” position for the propane detector to function.

Do's and Don'ts

FLAMMABLE

LIQUIDS AND

GASSES

HEATING

Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle.

HEATING

Never use cooking appliances or unvented propane heaters for space heating purposes. They need fresh air for safe operation.

The heating furnace provides its own outside combustion air and exhausts to the outside.

HEATING Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood, charcoal, and liquid fuel grills and stoves, should not be used inside your vehicle. Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause a fire or asphyxiation.

CARBON MONOXIDE

LEAK DETECTOR

Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector is located

CARBON MONOXIDE

LEAK DETECTOR

Battery disconnect switch must be in the

“ON” position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function.

110 VOLT

ELECTRICAL

SERVICING

Prior to servicing the 110 volt Galley GFCI & Audio/Video cabinet interior receptacles, unplug the output lead from the power inverter.

EXTERIOR ACCESS

DOORS

Ensure the shore power cord and city water supply lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the vehicle is put in motion.

Do's and Don'ts

AWNINGS Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning.

CLOVERLEAF

DINING TABLE

The cloverleaf dining table is heavy. Use proper lifting techniques.

EXTRA COUNTER

SPACE

Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover.

BATTERY

Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing. Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn while handling batteries. Effective June 2010 all Roadtrek installed batteries

are sealed AGM batteries that do no require the addition of water.

Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.

GENERATOR

Never submerge the generator. Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.

When using the generator as the main power source to run the appliances, refer to the generator owner

’s manual for proper use and maintenance.

The generator cannot run all the appliances at the same time.

Do's and Don'ts

WASTE WATER

STORAGE AND

DUMPING SYSTEM

FREEZING

Close both the black and gray water gate valves before using the waste water system.

ELECTRICAL

SERVICING

Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank, black and gray waste water tanks. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

This unit has 12 volt, 110 volt and potentially 36 volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected before working on them.

GENERATOR The generator is not compatible with E-85 fuel. If the vehicle is equipped with a generator, avoid the use of E-85 fuel.

ENGINE BATTERY The Chevrolet engine battery will be drawn down by the GM electronics to a no-start condition if left unattended for extended periods. Plug the vehicle in, drive the vehicle for at least three hours every two weeks to keep the engine and auxiliary batteries charged, or disconnect the engine battery to keep it in good condition. Battery maintenance is the vehicle owner

’s responsibility.

Before you head out

Your new Roadtrek is ready to go with just a little bit of preparation.

To prepare for your first trip, you should:

Then use this quick checklist.

Coming Home

When you come home, there are a few maintenance tasks you should do to get your Roadtrek ready to go for next time.

Refer to other sections in this manual for the procedures listed here.

• On your way home, dump the gray and black tanks at a convenient facility. See the HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping section for a concise description of the procedure to do this. Some RV parks and gas stations will let you dump for a fee, some city wastewater plants will let you dump for free, but there is no real pattern, so local knowledge is vital in locating dump stations. The website http:/ / www.

sanidumps.

com is a good resource. The maps for each state and province are especially helpful: http:/ / www.

sanidumps.

com/ maps/ help.

php drain the tank. Don't let water you are planning to use sit in your tank for more than a week or so, and don't let ANY water sit in your tank for more than two weeks, whether you plan on using it or not. Over time, the chlorine goes away, and the microbes come out to play.

the driver's doorstep.

Gravity fill in driver's doorframe

Fresh water tank drain, under driver's doorstep

Coming Home

Battery disconnect switch Inverter switch

While storing the vehicle for long periods, it would be prudent to check the coach battery state of charge every month or so and charge them if necessary. If you don't turn everything off, you will probably come back to dead batteries.

That's it! You're ready for the next trip.

Interior Living Space

Pushbutton Latch closed Pushbutton latch open

Your Roadtrek is equipped with cabinet latches which prevent the contents from falling out while the vehicle is in motion. The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched (button in) to openable (button out) by pressing the button.

To open a cabinet, press the button to pop the latch, pull gently on the latch, and the cabinet door will open.

To close a cabinet, make sure the latch is still open (button out), then close the door. Once the cabinet door is closed, press the latch button in to lock the cabinet.

Do not attempt to close the cabinet doors while the latch button is pressed in. This will break the latch. Always make sure the button is out before attempting to close a cabinet door.

Do not keep large, round, and/or heavy objects in a cabinet unsecured - they will roll around and apply excessive pressure to the inside of the cabinet doors as you drive. Even if the force of such objects doesn't break the latch, they can shift position with vehicle motion and be leaning against the inside of the cabinet door, waiting to fall when you open the cabinet. For this reason, Roadtrek recommends that you not store anything in the overhead cabinets that you wouldn't want to get hit over the head with.

Interior Living Space

If you load a large amount of weight into a cabinet, experience large swings in temperature or humidity, drive on bumpy roads at high speeds frequently, or sometimes as part of normal wear and tear, the cabinet hinges may go out of adjustment.

You will know the cabinet is out of adjustment when it will not open with the button out, or not latch with the button in.

Apply moderate upward pressure and

GENTLE outward pressure with both thumbs on the bottom corners of the door to open a stuck cabinet

Turn screw clockwise to lower cabinet face (if it won't latch), counterclockwise to raise it (if it won't open)

To open a cabinet stuck shut with the button out, apply pressure UPWARD with your thumbs on both bottom corners of the cabinet door while simultaneously applying gentle pressure to open it, as shown above left.

DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN BY PULLING OR PRYING ON IT - you will break the latch.

The screw in the top part of the hinge nearest the pivot point adjusts the vertical location of the door, as shown above right.

Screw out to raise the door and fix stuck doors; screw in to lower the door and fix doors that won't stay shut when latched.

Interior Living Space

Galley cabinets

Immediately beneath the galley countertop there are drawers to the left and right of the food preparation surface to hold silverware and small cooking utensils. The center panel in front of the sink is fixed, and is not a drawer.

The refrigerator is below these drawers on the right; on the left is a cabinet with three shelves to store larger cooking utensils and food.

Galley cabinets, with optional propane cooktop

Tap light

Interior Living Space

Lights

The oval ceiling lights are all individually controlled, and are tap lights - to turn them off or on, press on the lens area. The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of these lights to work. These are LED lights, and consume very little electricity.

Tables

Table leg storage in wardrobe to left of galley

Table leg T-Nut attachment

There are front and rear tables to use either the front or rear lounge areas for dining, playing cards, or computer use. The table legs are stored in the closet to the left of the galley, next to the water heater. The legs key into a T-Nut fitting in the floor plate. To install either table leg in the floor plate, unscrew the T-nut all the way on the end of the table leg and insert the

T-Nut into the key in the floor plate. Rotate the table leg clockwise and it will tighten into place within a couple of turns. If it does not, unscrew the T-nut all the way and try again.

Interior Living Space

Front Table

Front lounge table Front lounge table stored behind driver's seat

The front table top is stored behind the driver's seat. Rotating plastic tabs keep it in place.

Interior Living Space

Rear Table

Rear dining table Rear dining table storage

The rear tabletop is stored under the driver's side rear bench seat, and its leg is stored inside the wardrobe.

The dining table for the rear seating area is located under the driver's side rear bench cushion, directly across from the TV.

Lift the cushion and remove the table top. The table leg is located in the cabinet behind the driver's seat. Place the table top on top of the table leg and make sure it's securely seated in the socket.

The table leg is off center, so it will extend more to the right or left depending on how you install it. Rotate the table top to suit your needs.

To store the table, place the table top back under the cushion with its base going down into the hole in the bench seat base.

Since the table base is off-center, rotate it so that it will lie flat on the bench seat base. Remove the table leg from the floor socket by unscrewing it and return the table leg to the proper location in the wardrobe, clipped into place for proper storage.

Interior Living Space

Computer Desk

Computer desk Computer desk support

The computer desk is located on the driver's side in the rear lounge area. Lift up the table leaf and use the support to hold it in position.

Interior Living Space

Captain's Seats

The two captain's seats in the front of your Ranger are adjustable fore and aft by pulling up on the bar under the front of the seat, and will swivel when the swivel tab - the black metal bar on the side of the chair base - is pressed up. Always return the seats to the forward-facing position when driving. They will lock into this position, and stay locked until the swivel tab is raised again.

To create a front lounge area, first ensure that the seats are fully upright by loosening the recline adjustment and bringing the backs of the seats forward. Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat. Use the fore-and-aft adjustment while pivoting the seats to allow the sides of the chairs to clear the armrests on the vehicle doors, the engine cover, and other obstructions. Do not force the seats around. Swiveling the driver's seat may require you to loosen the tilt steering wheel adjustment and move the steering wheel as far forward and up as possible. Opening the front doors slightly will allow you to clear the door armrests easily.

Front seat swivel tab

Interior Living Space

Ventilation

Your Roadtrek is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan.

The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob before the fan will operate. Raise the cover, then turn the switch to the desired speed.

The fan also has a thermostat, which will allow you to set the temperature at which the fan comes on. If you want the fan to operate at all temperatures, turn the thermostat all the way toward the blue section of the dial.

There is also a fuse in the body of the fan, in addition to the fuse in the distribution panel. Check both this fuse and the one on the

12 volt fuse panel if your fan stops working.

For more details, please refer to the Fantastic Fan manual.

Turn the fan off and close the cover completely before driving. The cover will rattle and might be damaged by wind pressure if you drive with it open.

Exhaust fan

Interior Living Space

Window Treatments

Curtains Curtain rails and clips

The window curtains slide on tracks. It's best to use two hands, one at each track, to pull curtains closed and open.

The curtains have snaps and clips at the end of the track to hold them in place. The front curtain meets in the middle and is secured with hook and loop fasteners along this edge.

Sleeping Facilities

Your Roadtrek has beds that can be configured as a king bed or twin bed. Experiment with different configurations to find what works best for you.

Power Sofa

Ranger power sofa switch Twin beds

The switch to lower the sofa into the bed position is located on the passenger side in the rear next to the thermostat.

The seatbelts for the power sofa are attached to the floor behind the power sofa. In order to use the power sofa as a seating position while driving, these seat belts must be threaded up through the gap between the seat back and bottom and used together with the shoulder belts to secure passengers in these seating positions.

Sleeping Facilities

Twin Beds

You create two twin beds by lowering the sofa. The sofa makes a continuous sleeping surface with the two bench seats, leaving the center aisle to make it easy to get in and out of bed.

King bed Making the king bed

King Bed

To make a full size bed, slide the panel under the passenger side bench seat out into the open space between the two bench seats, and secure it into the notches on the two inner surfaces of the bench seat bases. Move the bottom cushion for the bench seats together over this panel, and place the vertical cushions for the bench seats between these and the outer walls of the Roadtrek.

Sleeping Facilities

Front Seat Bed

Front captain's seat in position for folding mattress

Passenger side folding mattress in position

To set up a front bed with the optional folding mattress, turn the front passenger side captain's seat so that it is facing outward toward the front door, remove the second row seat back by lifting it up, and place the optional folding mattress on the front and second row seat bottom cushions. With the front seat facing the door, slide it as far back (toward the center aisle) as possible to accommodate the folding mattress.

Bathroom Facilities

Door

Bathroom door pin

The bathroom doors are secured by a pin which is attached to the right door. To secure the doors for driving, close the left door first, then the right door, and then push the pin down so that it engages behind the lip at the front of the bathroom floor.

Push gently on the top to secure the latch along the upper enclosure lip. This will prevent the doors from swinging open when the vehicle is in motion.

Always engage this pin before moving the vehicle, even for a short distance.

Bathroom Facilities

Toilet

Toilet pedal

The enclosed bathroom in the Ranger contains a marine toilet. To flush the toilet, press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the front of the toilet bowl.

Bathroom Facilities

Shower

Shower connection and knob Shower curtain and light Shower drain

To take a shower, unscrew the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor. Release the hook and loop fastener straps retaining the shower curtain, and slide the shower curtain along its track to enclose the shower space. Screw the end of the shower hose onto the connection right behind the bathroom sink faucets, and pull the knob on the spout up. Adjust the water temperature as desired. There is a water cutoff on the shower nozzle to conserve water. When finished, either towel off or air dry the curtain before storing it, refasten the drain stopper to prevent the contents of the gray water tanks from sloshing up into the shower area while driving, and remove the shower hose from the sink connection. Push the knob back down to change the sink back into normal mode.

Bathroom Facilities

Exhaust fan

The Ranger has an exhaust fan in the bathroom. Push upward and pull down on the white bar to open and close the vent, and turn on the fan by pushing the power button.

Outside Shower

The outside shower is located on the driver's side, towards the rear wheel. See Outside your Roadtrek for more details on location.

Exhaust fan

Appliances

TV and DVD player

The TV and DVD player are located in the rear lounge area on the passenger side.

Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current, so the inverter, generator, or shore power must be on and available for them to work. They are supplied with remote controls.

Antenna and Cable Switch

There are two antenna connections in the cabinet above the

DVD player. One is labeled for the antenna, the other for cable

TV. Connect the cable to the appropriate jack.

TV Antenna and Cable connections

Appliances

Hot Water

Electric water heater

The Ranger is equipped with an electric water heater. The heater requires 120 volt

AC proper operation. You must be connected to shore power or run the optional generator to use the water heater. The water heater switch is located at the lower left of the water heater.

Refrigerator

The refrigerator is an electric compressor model that runs on DC (battery) power and AC (shore / generator) power. The switch from DC to AC is automatic - the refrigerator uses AC whenever it is available, and DC when the inverter is turned off and there is no shore power or generator output available.

The refrigerator temperature control is inside the unit, on the right side of the freezer compartment. Please see the appliance manual for operation details.

Do not block the vent between the galley cabinet top and the window by storing things in this space. This vent must be unobstructed for the refrigerator to work properly.

Oven

The oven is a standard microwave oven. It operates much the same as the microwave at your house. It is probably lower powered, so cooking may take a bit longer.

The microwave will operate from the batteries through the inverter for reheating purposes or other brief use. However, for extended microwave use, you must be connected to shore power or have the optional generator running.

Appliances

Cooktops

Standard Inductive Electric Cooktop

The electric cooktop is an inductive 120 volt electric appliance you can take out and place on the counter to use, and then store in the cabinet when not needed. As with the microwave, the batteries and inverter will allow brief use, but you will need to plug in to shore power or run the van motor or the optional generator if you plan on making extended use of this appliance.

The inductive cooktop stove requires special induction ready cookware, which can be purchased anywhere cookware is sold.

Cookware not suitable for induction cooking, such as stainless steel or aluminum, will not heat up on the cooktop.

For instructions on how to use this appliance, please refer to the inductive cooktop stove manual.

Electric cooktop stored in cabinet Propane cooktop

Appliances

Optional Propane Cooktop

The propane cooktop needs fresh air for its safe operation. Make sure to open a window and open turn on the overhead fan for proper ventilation. The igniters are powered by 12 volt coach battery power, so turn the battery disconnect switch on before using the propane cooktop. For detailed information on this appliance consult the cooktop owners manual.

Outside your Roadtrek

Awning crank loop Awning crank storage Awning support

Awning

Your Roadtrek has a roll up awning. The awning is extended with a crank stowed inside the rear door, against the back of the power sofa. Attach the handle to the socket at the end of the awning, crank the handle to extend the awning, and lower the supports on each side. These are secured to the two attachment points on the side of the Roadtrek. Refer to the awning manual for the proper way of securing the awning supports to the attachments. To stow the awning, detach the supports, stow them in the awning housing, and retract the awning.

Awnings are susceptible to damage from wind, and for this reason should never be left extended when you are away from the vehicle. If a thunderstorm or other windy weather is imminent, stow your awning until the wind calms down.

Outside your Roadtrek

Passenger Side Compartment

The door just in front of the rear tire on the passenger side is for the batteries. These are maintenance free AGM batteries.

You do not need to do any maintenance to these batteries and you do not need to check them in any way.

Driver's Side Compartments

Front Compartment Center compartment showing optional propane tank

Rear compartment with outside shower faucet

On the driver's side, there are three doors that house items that you will use.

The front compartment has gray and black water tank valves, and the waste water discharge pipe and hose. See the HOWTO:

Waste Water Dumping section to learn how these work.

The middle (big) compartment has the permanently attached shore power cable, a mousehole at the rear to extend the shore power cord out of the compartment which can then be secured, a tap light, and the optional seven gallon propane tank with tank gauge and main shutoff valve.

The smaller rear compartment has the outside shower faucets, the city water fill on left, cable TV connection on the upper right behind square gray plastic cover, and the black plastic handle for the city water valve upper right.

Outside your Roadtrek

Exterior Shower

The outside shower hose attaches to the faucet inside the rearmost driver's side storage compartment, behind the rear wheel. This faucet provides hot and cold running water from the same sources as your inside faucets. When finished, disconnect and store the shower hose and nozzle.

Optional Rear Door Screen

Roadtreks have an optional rear screen which allows you to open the rear doors and get fresh air and a better view, without bugs coming in or (attended) pets going out. If you ordered this option, look for this screen in the white box that comes with your new Roadtrek. The screen attaches to the rear door frame and cargo area floor with a zipper and hook-and-loop fasteners.

Surround with zipper Hook and loop fastener for bottom edge of screen

Open the screen and locate the edge with hook and loop material along it. This edge is the bottom, so use the hook-and-loop strips on the screen to attach it across the bottom of the door opening. It is important to note that the screen is NOT a cargo net, and can be damaged if left installed while driving if objects are stored in the rear of the vehicle.

Outside your Roadtrek

Start the zipper on the left side Installed screen You can access the underbed storage area without removing the screen

Start the zipper at each bottom corner by pushing the bottom stop (the metal end) of the zipper into the two back-to-back zipper sliders, and zipping the top slider upward.

At the top, close the flap with the hook-and-loop fastener strip where the zippers meet.

Use the double slider to unzip the bottom of the screen to allow access to the underbed storage area in the back of the

Roadtrek without disturbing the top section.

To remove and stow the screen, unzip it from the top down. Unzipping it from the bottom will not allow you to remove it from the doorframe surround.

Outside your Roadtrek

Optional Side Door Screen

In addition to the rear door screen, there is also an optional side door screen which will allow you to keep the side door open for ventilation without admitting insects. There is a zipper in the screen so you can enter and exit without removing the screen.

Hook and loop fastener for the side door screen

Installed screen Access through the screen

Locate the screen in the white box that comes with your new Roadtrek, and shake it out. To orient the screen correctly, look for the zipper in the screen - hold the screen so that the zipper goes across near the top and then down the right side. Start the hook and loop fastener at a convenient corner and work your way around the perimeter until the screen is secured.

To enter or exit the vehicle through the side door while the screen is installed, unzip the opening and step through. There is a zipper tab on either side so you can fasten it behind you once through.

While sturdy enough to keep insects out, neither this screen nor the rear screen are designed to resist repeated and persistent attempts by pets to get out of the vehicle. Do not leave your pets unattended with the screen in place and the door open. They may take themselves for a walk.

Utilities

Just like your house, your Ranger has fresh water, electricity, waste water disposal, heating, and cooling systems.These

systems are self contained and travel with you.

Your vehicle should be reasonably level to allow normal operation of the system.

Fresh Water

Fresh water is contained in a tank that is filled via gravity fill located in the driver's side door pillar. You can fill the fresh water tanks from a convenient water spigot.

To fill the tanks with fresh water, open the driver's side front door and remove the orange plug in the fresh water fill port. Fill until water comes out the hole.

City Water

Fresh water tank fill location

Water pump switch location on monitor panel

City water connection

Utilities

The city water connection is in the small rearmost side compartment, on the left side. Unscrew the white plastic protective cap and connect your clean hose to the water faucet and this connection point. Turn the faucet on and check for leaks, tightening the connections as necessary.

Roadtrek recommends the use of a pressure regulator on the city water connection. See HOWTO: Potable Water Use for instructions on how to hook up to city water.

Water Pump

To use the water in the tank, you need to turn on the water pump. See photo above for switch location.

Waste Water

Gray Tank

Galley sink, bathroom sink and shower drain water drains into the gray water tank. The shower and sink have traps to prevent tank odors from entering the living space. Be sure to replace the screw-in plug in the shower floor after use to prevent gray water from sloshing up into the shower pan from the gray water tank while driving.

Utilities

Black Tank

The black water tanks contains toilet waste. Please refer to the

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping section for an explanation of which materials you can and can't flush down the toilet.

Indicators

The gray and black water tank level indicators on the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels.

When the gray water tanks is full to capacity, water will no longer drain down the shower and sink drains, and you need to dump the tanks before running any more water. If you see fluid below the toilet valve in the bowl of the toilet, your black water tank is full and also needs to be emptied before further use.

Tank level and battery charge indicators on monitor panel

See Monitor Panel for more information.

Ensure that both the black and grey water gate valves are closed before using the waste water system. It is possible for the valves to open slightly especially after extensive driving. Black and grey water dump valves are accessed through the driver side storage door.

Heating and Cooling

Thermostat

The thermostat controls the air conditioning unit. Set the thermostat on "cool" and set the desired temperature.

Some models also have a small heat strip in the air conditioning which will blow warm air, but this produces heat directly from electricity and is not recommended for heating the cabin for extended periods of time unless you are attached to shore power or running the engine. For all other circumstances, use the regular heating system to heat the cabin. If your unit has the heat strip option, you can operate it by turning the thermostat to

"furnace" and setting the desired temperature.

The third setting, "fan", recirculates cabin air using the fan inside the air conditioning unit.

Thermostat

Heating and Cooling

Heat Pump

The heat pump can provide both heating and cooling for your

Roadtrek using electric shore power or generator power. The heat pump gives you the advantage of heating your unit with electricity if you would prefer to use electricity rather than the propane the furnace uses.

The heat pump can be operated normally when you are plugged in to shore power.

If you are running the heat pump using the generator, please follow the following steps.

• Set the battery disconnect switch on the monitor panel to the

“ON” position.

• Turn thermostat control to the

“low cool” position.

Electric heat pump

The compressor should start automatically.

• Your vehicle should be parked as close to level as possible to maximize the air conditioner

’s efficiency. If you are parked very much off-level, it is possible for condensate to leak into the living space. If this happens park in a more level location.

You can use the heat pump to warm the motorhome on cool nights. For colder temperatures, below 40°F (4°C), the heat pump may not be as effective.

Heating and Cooling

Propane Furnace

Optional propane furnace

The furnace is installed with the factory installed propane option.

The furnace is controlled by the combination thermostat located above the rear bed. The furnace requires propane and 12V power. The furnace uses minimal electricity compared to the heat pump, and can be used without shore power or generator use.

Keep the aisle in front of the furnace clear of any obstructions when using the furnace to allow air circulation.

The furnace can operate when outside temperatures are below freezing.

Electrical System

Coach Batteries

The coach batteries in your Roadtrek are sealed AGM batteries. Do not attempt to open them. There is no user maintenance possible on these batteries.

Battery Disconnect Switch

The battery disconnect switch provides power to all 12 volt appliances, such as the water pump, the refrigerator, and so forth. This switch should be off when you are not using your

Roadtrek, and on whenever you are driving or camping. The

"Battery On" light next to it will indicate the position of the switch.

Charging your batteries

Inverter-Charger

Your Roadtrek is equipped with a 1250 watt inverter-charger which converts 120 volt AC (household current) to 12 volts DC when you are connected to shore power or running the optional gasoline generator. This 120 volt power is used to power your 12 volt DC appliances as well as charge your batteries. Whenever you are receiving either source of 120 volt power, you are charging your batteries.

Battery disconnect switch

Electrical System

Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator

While driving, your Roadtrek will also charge the coach batteries from the vehicle alternator through an isolator. The isolator allows extra vehicle alternator-produced electricity to charge your coach batteries in addition to keeping your engine

(chassis) battery charged. When the vehicle engine is not running, it breaks the electrical connection between your coach batteries and your engine battery, so your engine battery remains charged to start your engine even though you are using coach battery power while camped. This is all automatic - there are no user adjustments possible to the isolator.

Optional Solar Panels

The optional solar panels will charge your batteries when sufficient sunlight is available. The solar charge controller is installed at the factory for the type of panels and batteries installed on your vehicle, and Roadtrek strongly recommends that you make no adjustments or changes to the charge controller or its programming. The charge controller usually displays either system voltage or amperes generated by the panels.

Solar charge controller

Electrical System

On board 120 Volt AC power

Standard 750W Inverter

The standard configuration includes a 1250 watt inverter. This inverter provides 120 volt AC (household current) for a few of the outlets in your Roadtrek; primarily the ones running the TV and the DVD player. It will run the microwave, but not the air conditioner.

The inverter is configured at the factory for the batteries and power sources in your Roadtrek. Please do not change any settings without consulting the factory.

Your refrigerator will run on either 12 volt battery power or 120 volt inverter power.

Optional Gasoline Generator

If you have the optional generator rack and purchase a

Inverter switch generator to use with your Ranger, follow the owner's manual for the generator, and plug the generator output into your shore power input using a 15 to 30 amp adapter connector, available at any camping supply store.

If the generator is located near the rear of your Ranger while it is operating, close the rear windows of the vehicle and turn off the roof ventilation fan to avoid exhaust entering the vehicle's interior.

Electrical System

Shore Power

The shore power connection is through the shore power cord, stored in the driver's side large compartment. See Outside your

Roadtrek for location. The switchover from shore power to inverter is automatic.

To connect to external (shore) power, open the side compartment and remove the power cord. Plug the power cord into the campsite 30 amp power source. See HOWTO: Shore Power for a concise guide on how to connect and disconnect to shore power.

Outlets

The outlets are operated from the inverter, generator, or shore power. Further, the outlets are protected by GFCI. Only some of the outlets are powered by the inverter.

The electrical outlets above the galley and to the left of the side door entrance have ground fault circuitry (GFCI) - the button in the middle of the outlet pops out when they sense an anomaly or sometimes when the circuit undergoes transitional conditions.

If you are not getting power from an outlet, check and reset this button if needed. The outlet at the side door powers the TV and

DVD player, so check it if your TV is not receiving power.

GFCI outlet at side door

Monitor Panel

The monitor panel is located inside the side door, above the doorframe, to the left of the bathroom.

Power Sources

The monitor panel controls 2 separate power sources; the 12 volt DC power and the 120 volt AC power via the inverter, shore power, or optional generator.

12 Volt DC Power

The power to the 12 volt DC outlets and appliances is controlled by the battery disconnect switch to the lower left.

On the bottom left is the battery disconnect switch, which supplies 12 volt battery power to the 12 volt light and other cabin appliances. This switch must be on for any of the 12 volt electrical devices to work. Remember to turn off two switches the inverter switch and the battery disconnect switch when your

Roadtrek is not being used to avoid discharging the batteries.

Monitor Panel with standard 750 watt inverter and optional gasoline generator

The battery disconnect switch has a blue indicator light to the right of it to show you when the battery power is on.

Monitor Panel

Battery Disconnect Inverter switch

Inverter

The inverter provides 120 volt AC (household current) to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets.

Shore Power

Shore power is the name for power supplied by a utility company that you plug into to provide power to your Roadtrek. See

HOWTO: Shore Power for a concise guide to plugging in and unplugging from shore power.

Other Switches

Patio Light

On the monitor panel, the top left switch is the patio lights switch. Press the top of the button to turn the lights on, and the bottom to turn them off. These are LED lights and use very little power.

Monitor Panel

Patio light switch Water pump switch

Water Pump Switch

The centered switch to the right of the leftmost four switches is the water pump switch. It should be on only when you have water in the fresh water tanks and wish to use the sinks, showers, or toilet. The pump should not be run without water. As with the patio light switch, pressing the top of the button turns the pump on, and pressing the bottom turns it off.

Water Heater Switch

The water heater switch is not on the monitor panel - it is on the water heater in the cabinet to the left of the galley. Do not turn it on unless you have water in the tank.

Monitor Panel

Tank and charge indicators

To the right of the switches are the indicator lights for the the battery charge level, the fresh water tank level, and the black and gray water tank levels. The battery disconnect switch has to be on for this display to work. Press the button for each to see the display. These will give you an approximate reading, to the nearest third, of how much is in each tank. The four indicator lights for the battery are low, fair, good, and charging.

Tank indicators Generator switch and hour meter

Optional Generator Switch and Hour Meter

If you have the optional 2800 watt gasoline generator, the switch is to the right of the tank and charge indicators. Press the bottom of the switch for about five seconds to prime the generator, then the top to start. Press the bottom again to turn it off.

The hour meter to the right of the switch keeps track of how many hours your generator has been running. There is a break-in oil change after 20 to 50 hours of operation, and other required maintenance at other intervals later on - see the generator manual for details.

Distribution Panel

The distribution panel is located below the Monitor Panel. The 120 volt AC breakers and the 12 volt DC fuses are behind a black plastic cover on the right side.

AC Breaker Panel

Flip the cover to the right and note the sticker under the cover with the identifying information on each breaker. When storing the Ranger for the winter, turn off the battery disconnect switch, the inverter, and all circuit breakers in this panel.

Breaker and fuse access Circuit breakers (left) and fuses (right)

12 Volt Fuse Panel

The 12 volt fuses are on the right side of the distribution panel. Again, the label on the inside of the cover lists what each fuse supplies power to.

Alarms and Warnings

Propane and CO alarm

Your vehicle has been equipped with a combination propane leak and carbon monoxide detection device for your protection. It is located slightly above floor level directly behind the rear bathroom door.

Be sure the detector is operating while using your vehicle. Do not block air circulation in the area where the propane leak detector is located. The detector runs on 12 volt power, and is operational whenever the battery disconnect switch is on. For this reason, whenever the vehicle is occupied the battery disconnect switch should be on the "on" position.

Coach power on the Monitor Panel must be on for detector operation. Make sure your battery disconnect switch is on.

Propane and CO alarm

Do not disable, unplug, or otherwise hinder the operation of this detector.

The detector has a useful service life, beyond which it needs to be replaced. See Manufacturer

’s Owner’s Manual for other operating instructions, or look for the sticker which is sometimes placed on the detector to see the replacement date.

Alarms and Warnings

Smoke alarm

The detector may chirp every 15 seconds or so if the coach batteries are running low.

The Carbon Monoxide and Propane Leak detector is located on the passenger side, near the floor under the TV. These detectors have a service life, beyond which point they need to be replaced.

The detector requires no maintenance other than periodic replacement. See User Manual supplied with the unit for replacement intervals.

Alarms and Warnings

Smoke Alarm

The smoke alarm is located to the right of the Monitor Panel. It requires a 9V battery and periodic replacement. Please refer to the Owner's Manual for the unit in your vehicle.

Smoke alarm is shipped with battery reversed. Check battery installation if the smoke alarm does not work.

Fire Extinguisher

Your Roadtrek comes equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for all fires. Before every trip, check to see that the needle on the dial is in the green range. If not, replace the fire extinguisher. DO NOT test your fire extinguisher by discharging it - total discharge time is 8 to 12 seconds, so it will become rapidly depleted if you test it this way. Service life on fire extinguishers currently supplied is 12 years; replace the fire extinguisher if it is more than 12 years past the year of manufacture stamped on the base of the cylinder.

Fire extinguisher located under front passenger seat

Maintenance

Tires

See the automotive chassis manufacturer's owner's manual and documents for tire warranty information. Inflation pressure information is on the sticker inside the galley cabinet door. The current Chevrolet Express manual recommends checking tire pressures regularly - at least every month, and definitely before a long trip. Tire rotation intervals depend on wear and other factors, but the current Chevrolet Express manual recommends tires should be rotated at least every maintenance interval every 12,000 km/7500 miles. Follow the tire rotation pattern in your owner's manual.

Cargo Carrying Capacity

See the information labels attached to the driver door post, and the inside of the lower galley cabinet door.

Owner Maintenance Checks

Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated intervals. Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible. The owner maintenance checks are generally not covered by warranties and you may be charged for labor, parts and supplies used.

Maintenance

When You Stop for Fuel, or Weekly

Check engine oil level.

Look for low or underinflated tires.

At Least Monthly

Check tire pressure, including your spare.

Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir.

Check windshield washer fluid, brake fluid and power steering fluid levels.

Check operation of all exterior lamps, including brake lamps, turn signals and hazard warning flashers.

At Least Every Three Months

Flush black water holding tank. Use a hose or bucket to fill the tank through the toilet, and dump.

Flush grey water holding tank. Use a hose or bucket to fill the tank through the galley sink, and dump.

Flush and sanitize fresh water tank. To flush the tank, fill it completely using the gravity fill, and drain using the freshwater tank drain underneath the right side of the driver's doorsill. Sanitize by adding 1/2 cup chlorine bleach to the tank, fill with water, let sit for at least two hours, and drain.1/2 cup vinegar added to the next tankfull, which will also be drained before filling with fresh water for use, will help dissipate the chlorine smell.

Maintenance

Gravity fill on driver's doorpost

Tank drain, under driver's doorstep

At Least Twice A Year

Check windshield wiper operation. Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid. Wiper blades should be replaced at least once a year.

Check radiator, heater and air-conditioning hoses for leaks or damage.

Check for worn tires and loose wheel lug nuts.

Check parking brake system - put the brake on and see if it will hold on a moderate hill. If not, get it repaired.

Check head lamp alignment - shine your low beam headlights on a wall. The light patterns should be the same height.

Measure headlight height at the vehicle with a yardstick - the light patterns should be the almost same height or slightly less with your vehicle level. If not, get the headlights aligned.

Check lap and shoulder belts for wear and function. Replace any belts with frayed spots or that do not smoothly retract into their holders.

Inspect appliance vents to ensure they are free from dirt, insects, spider webs and/or nests.

Maintenance

Inspect black water tank vent and remove any debris or other obstructions. The black water tank vent is on the roof, passenger side, in the bathroom area.

Clean air conditioner filter. See air conditioner manual for details.

Thoroughly clean and wax the roof of the van.

At Least Once a Year

Lubricate all door hinges, locks and latches, especially the exposed hinges on exterior doors. These will freeze up and cause damage to the doors if neglected.

Have appliances tested and cleaned.

Wax & polish and protect exterior surfaces.

To prevent water from entering your vehicle, avoid spraying water directly into exterior vents or grills. Do not use a power washer to clean your Roadtrek - damage to the paint, removal of decals, and water leaks will result. Hand washing or commercial car washes accommodating large vehicles are the best way to keep your Roadtrek clean and shiny.

Spare Tire Storage

Rear Door Spare Tire

Spare tire retaining pin Spare tire lift latch

Supplied with your new Roadtrek are two types of small keys. One is for the storage compartments, and the other is to unlock the chrome surround on your spare tire. Find both keys, put one of each on your key ring, and carry them with you whenever you drive your Roadtrek. If you need to change a tire, you will need this key.

If your new Roadtrek still has the blue protective coating on the chrome spare tire cover, remove it as soon as you can. If left on for an extended period of time, particularly in the hot sun, it will become very difficult to remove.

In order to open the driver's side rear door you must lower the spare tire.

To lower the continental kit spare tire and gain access to the driver's side rear door of the RangerRT, unlatch the retaining spring and pull the pin out while supporting the top of the tire with your other hand. It helps to wiggle the tire back and forth to allow the pin to slide out. Place the pin where you won't lose it, and grasp the top of the tire with both hands. Lower it into a horizontal position to allow the driver's side rear door to open freely. The tire will latch when horizontal.

Spare Tire Storage

While the tire is spring loaded it is still fairly heavy. Use proper lifting technique or get help.

To raise the spare tire back into position, lift the guard over the cable mechanism enough for the catch to clear and allow the tire to be raised. Raise the tire back up into position, and insert the pin. Flip the retaining spring over the end of the pin to secure it.

To use the spare tire, lower the tire, unlock the chrome surround with the key supplied with your Roadtrek, unbolt the tire from the carrier with your lug wrench, and lift the tire off the carrier. Follow the Chevrolet manual for instructions on the use of the jack and other tire change procedures. Install the flat tire on the spare tire carrier and reattach the chrome surround.

Do not attempt to raise an empty tire carrier - if you change the tire, put the flat on the carrier before attempting to raise it. NEVER release the latch on a tire carrier without a tire on it. The spring will move the arm of the carrier upward with great force and speed.

Obtaining Service

When your Roadtrek needs service, determine if the issue is with the Roadtrek upfits or the GM Chassis.

For Roadtrek upfits, contact your Roadtrek dealer.

For chassis-related issues, contact GM service. Advise the service writer that you have an

Express 2500 3/4 ton van, rather than a "motorhome". Some GM dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes, but most can service a 3/4 ton van.

Specifications

For general chassis specifications, please refer to the GM manual. For specifications relating to your vehicle, including occupancy, weight rating, tire size, inflation, and so on refer to the sticker on the driver's side B pillar (right side of the door frame, near the latch). This specification refers to the Roadtrek upfits.

Roadtrek upfits only

Total fresh water capacity (includes water heater) 18 gallons/ 68 liters

Fresh water tank capacity

Gray water tank capacity

15.5 gallons/ 59 liters

23 gallons/ 85 liters

Black water tank capacity

Battery type

Battery Capacity

Optional propane tank size

10 gallons/ 38 liters

AGM, maintenance free

220 amp hours (standard) 440 amp hours (optional)

7 gallons/ 26 liters

Propane tank capacity at 80%

Water heater capacity

Optional furnace

Refrigerator

Air Conditioner

5.6 gallons/ 21 liters

2.5 gallons/ 9 liters

16,000 BTUs/hour

2-way (12VDC, 120VAC)

10,200 BTUs/hour

Warranty

Chassis Manufacturer's Warranty

The automotive Chassis is warranteed by General Motors. Please refer to the Chevrolet Warranty Information booklet for details.

All automotive service, maintenance and repairs are to be performed by any Chevrolet dealer. See the Chevrolet Warranty

Information booklet for details. Such items are not warranted by Roadtrek. Roadtrek will pay for the removal and reinstallation of motorhome components necessary to perform automotive recalls and warranty for the duration of the original manufacturer's warranty. After this period such costs are considered to be inherent in the ownership of such a vehicle and Roadtrek will not pay for the removal and reinstallation of motorhome components necessary to perform automotive service or maintenance.

Roadtrek Motorhomes 5 Year Upfit Warranty

Roadtrek Motorhomes warrants to the Purchaser that the Vehicle is free from defects in material and workmanship on the portion manufactured by Roadtrek Motorhomes, under normal use and service, for five (5) years, from date of purchase by the first Purchaser or the date the Vehicle was first put into service (for example, as a demo or rental), whichever is earlier.

This warranty shall be fulfilled at a Roadtrek Motorhomes Dealer or authorized Roadtrek repair facility. For in transit emergency repairs, you may choose to deal with a non-authorized RV service facility. However all warranty repairs at non-authorized RV service facilities must be preauthorized by Roadtrek Motorhomes. Roadtrek Motorhomes will, at its option, replace or repair free of charge (including related labor) any defective part, about which the Purchaser shall notify their

Roadtrek Dealer within the warranty period. The obligation of Roadtrek Motorhomes under this warranty is expressly limited to such replacement or repair.

The provisions of this limited warranty shall not apply to the following:

63 warranty.)

Warranty cost of rental cars, gasoline, telephone, travel or lodging.

lightning, floods, earthquakes, airborne fallout, chemicals, tree sap, ocean spray, road hazards.

is designated as "salvage", "junk", or "rebuilt" or words of similar impact.

Motorhomes is not responsible for goods damaged while stored in exterior storage compartments.

accepted if claimed under warranty.

driving conditions.

The provisions of this limited warranty shall not apply to deterioration due to wear and exposure beyond the following limitations: door latch adjustments, light bulbs, fuses, battery in the smoke detector and window screens. After 90 days these items are considered part of normal maintenance.

exterior stripping and decals, running board trim, propane regulators and black and grey water tank valves. After one year, these items are considered part of normal wear and tear, and maintenance.

Roadtrek Motorhomes Limited Motorhome Warranty is void unless the following conditions are adhered to: retail delivery. When warranty applications are made and Warranty Card is not on file at Roadtrek Motorhomes, reimbursement of claim will be delayed until proof of original purchase is submitted to Roadtrek Motorhomes.

on the Dealer Website. Including the last 8 digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) and odometer reading. All claims must be submitted within 30 days of the date of repair.

The authorization number issued by Roadtrek Motorhomes must be noted on the warranty claim. See item #2 above.

expected to hold selected parts for a period of not to exceed 60 days. (See below).

Warranty of warranty service. Express shipping costs are not covered by this warranty policy.

repair, or lack of proper testing when the original warranty repair was performed) are considered as shop comebacks and are not reimbursable. Costs of such repairs must be adsorbed by the Dealer.

repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time from date of authorization.

This limited warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and of any other obligations or liabilities on Roadtrek Motorhomes which neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with Vehicle manufactured by it.

Appliance Warranty

The following are not warranted by Roadtrek Motorhomes, but are covered by individual warranties offered by their respective manufacturers to which terms both Purchaser and Dealer must comply:

While still within the terms of the appliance warranty Purchaser and/or Dealer are required to deal directly with the nearest service center for such manufactured components and abide by the warranty policy as allowed by such component manufacturers.

Warranty

Propane or Gasoline Generator

The generator is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

AGM Battery Warranty

Batteries are warranted by the battery manufacturer for one year from the "In Service Date" of the Roadtrek.

lack of charge.

Warranty Intent

The intent of this extended warranty is to assure the new owner of a Roadtrek that it is worry free from manufacturer caused defects for the first five (5) years of use. The first owners of this unit can feel comfortable that Roadtrek is behind them for five (5) years.

Registration

Please send this form in or email the information to [email protected]

[1] when you purchase your Roadtrek.

Registration

References

[1] mailto:sales@roadtrek.

com

Regulatory Notices

If you believe that your vehicle 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 Roadtrek

Motorhomes.

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, and/or Roadtrek Motor Homes.

To contact NHTSA, you may call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236, (or 366-0123 in Washington, DC area) or write to:

NHTSA

U.S. Department of Transportation

Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

The monitor panel is located inside the side door, above the doorframe. Depending on the options you have, there may be a gasoline generator starter switch and hour run meter to the right.

Battery Disconnect Switch

The battery disconnect switch turns the coach battery power off and on. When off, it prevents your coach batteries from being drained while the Roadtrek is not in use. The lights, the water pump, the fan, the refrigerator, all need 12 volt power from the batteries. If something electrical in your Roadtrek doesn't work, the first thing to check is to make sure the battery disconnect switch is on.

The battery disconnect switch is on the bottom left corner of the monitor panel. To its immediate right is a blue indicator light which illuminates to show you when the switch is on.

Monitor Panel with optional gasoline generator

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

Battery disconnect switch Inverter switch

You will hear a "clunk" as the battery disconnect switch is pressed - this is a big relay connecting the coach batteries to the electrical loads.

If you hear a clunk-clunk, or nothing at all, it's possible that your batteries are depleted to the point where they cannot drive the relay. The best way to charge your batteries in this situation is to start your vehicle engine and try again after it has charged for a while. Once the relay is working, you can continue to charge with the generator or shore power.

Inverter Switch

Just as the battery disconnect switch powers the lights, fan, and other 12 volt electrical loads, the standard inverter takes 12 volt power from your coach batteries and changes it into 120 volt electricity. It powers some of the smaller 120 volt alternating current loads, such as the TV and DVD player. This is the regular electricity you have in your house. With this inverter, you can watch television or play a DVD while you are camping, without the need to plug into shore power or run your generator.

The inverter is rated for 1250 watts maximum output. Larger loads such as the air conditioner are too big to run on the power produced by the inverter, and will not operate unless you plug in to shore power or start your generator. The inverter will shut off if you try to draw too much power through it.

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

The inverter switch is on the left side of the monitor panel, above and to the right of the battery disconnect switch. It has an indicator light inside it that comes on to let you it's on. If you are not using any 120 volt electricity, turn the inverter off to conserve battery power, since it uses a small amount of electricity even when it's not powering any appliances.

The inverter will also shut off if the battery voltage falls below a certain level. This is to protect your batteries, wiring, and the inverter itself from damage. Your battery voltage drops under load, so it is possible to have the inverter cut off under high load when the battery voltage is normal with no load. If this happens, try turning off any power-hungry appliances and trying again. Things like electric toasters, electric curlers and hair dryers, or anything else that produces heat are usually energy hogs. Most appliances have the wattage indicated on a label somewhere on the appliance. With practice, you will learn what you can and can't run within the 1250 watt limit.

Patio Light

On the monitor panel, the top left switch is the patio light switch. Press the top of the button to turn the lights on, and the bottom to turn them off. These are LED lights and use very little power.

Patio light switch Water pump switch

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

Water Pump Switch

The button to the right of the four leftmost switches is the water pump switch. It should be on only when you have water in the fresh water tanks and wish to use the sinks, showers, or toilet. The pump should not be run without water. As with the patio light switch, pressing the top of the button turns the pump on, and pressing the bottom turns it off.

Water Heater Switch

Your water heater switch is not on the monitor panel; it is on the water heater, in the cabinet to the left of the galley. This is an electric water heater that runs off 120 volt household current, so you need to be plugged in or running the optional generator to use it.

Never run the water heater without water in the tank. Fill your fresh water tank and turn the water pump on, then open a hot water faucet in the galley, bathroom, or outside shower. Once water is flowing out of the hot water faucet, you know there is water in the water heater.

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

Tank Levels and Battery Charge Indicator

To the right of the monitor panel switches are the indicator lights for the battery charge level, the propane tank level, the fresh water tank level, and the black and gray water tank levels. Press the button for each to see the display. These will give you an approximate reading, to the nearest third, of how much is in each tank.

Roadtrek recommends that you keep a small amount of water in your gray and black tanks at all times. This will reduce the likelihood of material sticking to the inside of the tank.

The four indicator lights for the battery are low, fair, good, and charging. Battery voltage dips under load; the greater the load the greater the voltage dip. A battery under heavy load will show much lower state than one at rest.

The propane indicators will show full when the tank is at it maximum capacity. Because of the safety-related need for a

Tank level indicators vapor space at the top of the propane tank, the maximum fill capacity is 80% of the volume of the tank. Your 38 liter/10 gallon propane tank is full when it holds 30.4 liters/8 gallons of propane. There is another gauge directly on the tank that you can see behind the propane fill door on the side of the van. This gauge has finer gradations and will give you more information about your propane level than the indicator light display will.

HOWTO: Monitor Panel

Generator switch, prime/off position Generator hour meter

Optional Gasoline Generator Switch and Hour Meter

To start the generator, first push the bottom of the rocker switch for 5 seconds to PRIME, then push the top of the switch to

START. Allow the generator to run for a couple of minutes before turning on heavy loads such as the air conditioner.

To stop the generator, first shut down all heavy loads, let the generator run for a few minutes to cool down, then press the

STOP (bottom) side of the rocker switch.

The hour meter keeps track of how many hours your generator has been running. This is important for servicing intervals such as oil changes, etc. See your Cummings/Onan generator service manual for details. There is a break-in oil change after the first 20 to 50 hours of use. You also need to exercise your generator every month by running it for an hour under moderate load.

HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite

What Do You Need To Hook Up?

In a Roadtrek, the answer to this question is - a lot less than you think. Rather than slog through the setup ordeal that Class

As and fifth wheels and other trailers go through, Class Bs are much more nimble. We travel light and can set up and pack up in minutes. Let's look at the differences in these different types of units and see why.

Most big rigs and trailers don't really have a self-contained philosophy - they're basically like sticks and bricks homes on wheels, which require what campgrounds call "full hookups"

(electricity, water, and sewer connections at each campsite) to function. Roadtreks have big fresh water and holding tanks that the other types of RVs lack, so it's usually easier just to plug into the electricity, and not bother with the water and sewer hookups. This makes your hookup procedure a five minute process - park in a level spot and plug in. Maybe hook up the cable TV, too, if they have it at the campsite, but that's about it.

It's a different philosophy because most large RVs plunk down and don't move once they get to a campsite. They have a towed vehicle - or the truck they haul their trailer with - to take short trips around the area. Since you don't have a tow vehicle like the big rigs, you need to be able to head out to the store or go sightseeing in your Roadtrek, so the less elaborate the set-up and pack-up procedures, the better.

Full hookups - electric, water, and sewer - plus lots of company

HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite

Connected Fresh Water vs. Using your Tanks

There's no real advantage to leaving the water hooked up all the time - it's easier just to get your hose out and fill your tanks, and then put the hose away. No leaks, no hose to trip over, no need to disassemble and store all that stuff when it's time to hit the road again. In a campground with shower facilities, your water supply will last for days, and when it runs out you just get the hose back out, fill it up again, and you're ready for another few days.

Sewer Hookup vs. Dumping

The advantage of using your tanks for fresh water over a more permanent water hookup is that you're automatically reminded of when your waste water tanks are full. When you're close to running out of fresh water, that means it's time to dump your wastewater tanks. With a more permanent hookup, the reminder

Filling your tanks may be waste water backing up in your sink or toilet, which is not nearly as pleasant. The tank level indicators only tell you to the nearest third what your tank levels are.

HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite

Technically, you could set up a sewer connection like the big rigs' semi-permanent giant sewer hose on an inclined pathway to the dump, but why bother? Just dispense with all that unsightly and potentially hazardous plumbing, and dump your tanks when they're full. Full hookup sites have a handy sewer dump right at your campsite. When your fresh water runs low, refill your fresh water tanks, dump your waste water holding tanks, and you're good to go, plus you can drive off merely by stowing your electrical cord.

Simplify, Simplify

Campgrounds capitalize on the helplessness of non-self-contained RVs by charging a premium for full hookup sites. You aren't helpless. With an electric-only hookup, you drive a short distance to the campground's fresh water source and waste water dump every few

Why drive all the way back to town just to smell someone else's woodsmoke? Camp where you are.

days. Do it on the way to the store or other trip that you're going to take anyway, and it's no bother. In addition to saving money, you'll also have a choice of more campsites, since not all of them have full hookups, or the even better choice of no campsite at all if you have extra batteries and solar or generator capability, or are just careful about your electricity use.

Freedom from hookups also opens up a whole range of national and provincial forest campgrounds with limited or no hookups to you. There is also dispersed camping in national forests and crown lands and other boondocking options, where you find your own campsite. There are rules for where you can and can't boondock, so check the forest websites or drop in the ranger station for information. Once you're out there, don't look around for those big rigs who are dependent on hookups - they're all back in town. It's just you and nature, with the occasional backpacker.

HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite

Leveling your Roadtrek

Roadtreks don't have or need the built-in leveling jacks and stands large

RVs have - it's usually easy enough to move back and forth in your campsite until you're reasonably level. However, many Roadtrek owners buy and carry leveling blocks for those places where finding a level spot is difficult. These are available in most camping supply stores or can be ordered online. They go under your tires, and can be stacked in various combinations to lift the low corner or end of your vehicle enough to get comfortable. Many Roadtrek owners install a small bubble level in an inconspicuous place visible from the driver's seat to assist with the leveling process.

How level is level? In general, if it's level enough to be comfortable for you, it's probably good enough for your plumbing. If you have a choice, it's better to have the front of the Roadtrek very slightly higher than the back both for plumbing drainage and heat pump condensate drainage.

Leveling blocks

HOWTO: Shore Power

Connecting To Shore Power

Your Roadtrek has a shore power cord, which is permanently attached inside the driver's side storage compartment. Open this compartment and pull the cord out to attach to the campsite or house electrical outlet. There is a "mousehole" in the rear of the storage compartment to thread the cable through if you wish to close the compartment while plugged in.

Cord in driver's side storage compartment

"Mousehole" with small opening for cord opened. The larger hinged plastic door opens to allow the plug through.

HOWTO: Shore Power

Campsite Connections

Most RV parks and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages and amperages available at each site. The power will typically be in a pedestal with a cover that flips up. If you cannot find your power pedestal or you're not sure how to open it, ask the campground personnel.

50A outlet 30A outlet

HOWTO: Shore Power

15A outlet Breakers

A typical campsite

’s power pedestal will have three types of plug-in receptacles: 15 amp, 30 amp and 50 amp. The 15A receptacle is typically the same as you would find in your home. The 30A and 50A receptacles are specific to the RV industry.

Other receptacles look similar but may not be wired the same. If in doubt, check with campground personnel.

The pedestal will also typically have individual breakers for the 15A, 30A, and 50A services. Many campgrounds turn off unused breakers so check that the breaker for the plug you will be using is turned on.

Your Roadtrek is equipped with a 30 Amp cord. Most power pedestals have a 30 amp receptacle.

HOWTO: Shore Power

15A to 30A adapter 50A to 30A adapter

It is possible that a campground (or perhaps a friend's driveway) will not have a 30A receptable available for your use. You can purchase a 15A to 30A adapter and connect to an ordinary 15A household outlet.

Be aware that in those situations, you will have limited power compared to a 30A circuit. You will be able to run a single large appliance at a time; you may need to turn off your air conditioner if you want to use the microwave, for example.

If you exceed the current capacity of the receptacle you may pop the breakers in the pedestal. If this happens, turn off some appliances and reset the breaker.

It is also possible that you will find a 50A receptacle. Again, you can purchase a 50A to 30A adapter. In this case your power should not be limited as you will have the full 30 amps available. Although you are connected to a 50A service, you can only draw 30A; there is no advantage to connecting to a 50A service if a 30A service is available.

HOWTO: Potable Water Use

Your Roadtrek can operate in either fully self-contained mode, or can be connected to a water supply such as a campsite's faucet.

The city water connection is in the driver's side rearmost compartment. Unscrew the white plastic protective cap and connect your clean hose to the water faucet and this connection point. Turn the faucet on and check for leaks, tightening the connections as necessary.

Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure. Before connecting to external water supplies, purchase and install a pressure regulator inline with the water connection.

In a typical campground you may see the faucet with a backflow preventer attached. These look similar to a pressure regulator but do not affect the pressure. The backflow preventor is there to protect the campground. You need the pressure regulator to protect yourself from excess pressure.

Backflow preventer

You can fill your tanks using the gravity fills.

Typical water pressure regulator)

HOWTO: Potable Water Use

You can connect to a city water connection whenever your Roadtrek is not winterized. The city water inlet connection is located in the small compartment just in front of the driver's side rear tire.

Roadtrek recommends that you use a potable-water hose. These are usually white in color.

City water fill location City water valve in closed (handle vertical) position

To connect the Roadtrek's water system to an outside source:

Attaching pressure regulator to city water fill location necessary when connected directly to an external water source.

HOWTO: Potable Water Use

To disconnect the city water connection: do so will not damage your vehicle, but may result in an unexpected shower when you disconnect the hose. The outside shower faucet next to the city water connection is a convenient place to do this.

vertical).

the cap on the fill connection.

storage compartment. Connecting the ends is a handy way to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the hose while stored.

If you hear your pump running and water pressure is low inside the vehicle after disconnecting from an external water source, it is because you have not properly positioned the city water valve. Make sure the black plastic handle is

Relieving water pressure by opening outside shower faucet vertical, and perpendicular to the water line when your water system is in self-contained mode.

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

Wastewater storage and dumping

Your house is permanently connected to your septic system or a municipal sewer; you don't have to worry about the wastewater you generate because gravity takes it away. Your Roadtrek doesn't have that connection, and has to hold any wastewater until you have the opportunity to dump it at an approved dump station.

Most municipalities have severe penalties for improper disposal of human waste, especially into a watershed - fines can be several thousand dollars, and it's often a felony. Even if it's "just gray water", it will still flunk a coliform bacteria test because of the common discharge hose, which is difficult to explain to a judge. Never dispose of wastewater unless you're sure you are at an approved dump station.

Tanks

Your vehicle is equipped with a gray holding tank and a black holding tank. The gray tank holds the sink and shower water.

The black tank holds the toilet waste. As a result, the black tank is a lot nastier than the gray tank.

Do not throw any paper towels, personal wipes, rags, baby wipes, tampons, hairballs, etc. into the toilet. The wastewater system is not capable of handling these types of solids and may clog up. Only use toilet paper that is intended for RVs or septic systems.

If in doubt, take a tissue, and leave it in a glass of water. Stir with a spoon a couple of times. If it falls apart into a gooey slurry after a few minutes it`s safe for your tank. If it stays together, swells up, or clumps into a solid mass, it`s not safe and should be disposed of in the trash and not down the toilet.

If possible, you want to dump the tanks after driving as the movement of the vehicle will have sloshed the water in the tanks, loosening any solids.

You should dump the black tank first, then the gray tank. The water in the gray tank is considerably cleaner, and will rinse any remaining solids from the hose. You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible.

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

Dumping the tanks

Gray and black tank valve handles the door in the open position by using the support arm.

Waste water hose in stowed position

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

Pin you need to remove to raise the flap and lower the hose pipe

Waste water hose pipe in lowered position see this pin through the hole below the gray and back handles.

toward you. The waste water pipe will drop a couple of inches as the flap clears the small rod attached to the pipe.

end of the waste water hose. This lets air into the hose so you can extend it further. If you do not feel resistance as you pull the hose out, you probably left one of your waste water valves open, and should not remove either the small cap or the big hose end until you are as near the drain as possible. Check to make sure both the gray and black handles are pushed all the way in, and only loosen the small cap a small amount to allow air to bleed into the wastewater hose enough to extend it to the drain.

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

Waste water hose being pulled out of the pipe

Small cap at end of the hose removed to allow for hose extension in place. Place the end of the hose down into the drain, weighting it with a rock or similar heavy object.

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping

Hose extended toward the dump site Retaining lugs for hose end - the end has already been twisted open

Open the valve slowly. Water is heavy, and if the tank is near full it will come out of the hose with surprising speed and force.

Always dump the black tank first and the gray tank second. The graywater will help flush any remaining solids from the dump hose.

HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping place.

the hose end.

the flap goes over the small rod sticking out of the pipe. Put the R-shaped pin back through the hole in the end of this rod.

packet of black holding tank chemicals to the tank.

Do not toss the packet into the toilet, even if it claims to be `dissolvable`. It may not be dissolvable enough for the wastewater system. Tear open the packet and pour the contents into the toilet, and dispose of the packet in the trash. The contents of the powder packets can be irritating to your eyes and nose, so hold the packet low to the bowl and try to pour directly into the tank.

Pushing the wastewater pipe back up - the flap is over the end, and the pin can now be put through the hole in the rod.

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

Your Roadtrek comes with a TV and a DVD player, along with a rooftop TV antenna and a cable TV connection.

The TV and DVD are located in the rear on the passenger side. The Cable TV/Antenna switch and power injector for the built-in antenna are in the cabinet just above the DVD player.

Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current, so the inverter, optional generator, or shore power must be used. Refer to the Electrical System for instructions on 120 volt AC power.

The TV and DVD are supplied with remote controls.

TV Bracket release DVD player

The TV is stowed against the wall on a hinged bracket. The bracket is secured with a large thumbscrew. Turn the thumbscrew horizontally to release the bracket and vertically to secure the bracket to the wall.

Once released, you can swing the TV to a comfortable viewing position.

Always stow the TV with the bracket secured to the wall for travel.

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

TV antenna switch and power injector

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

Over-the-air TV

To watch TV using the Roadtrek rooftop antenna: plugged in) plugged into the top of the injector)

DVD

To watch a DVD: plugged in)

Antenna/cable AB switch set for antenna (top button)

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

Cable TV

To connect your Roadtrek to cable TV at a campsite or even in your driveway, first locate the Roadtrek's cable TV connection in the small rearmost drivers side compartment. It has a square gray plastic cover about 3 cm on each side which is hinged at the top, and opens to expose the barrel connector the cable hooks to.

Cable TV connection location Coaxial TV connecting wire with screw-on end

You need a length of coaxial TV cable to reach from the cable TV outlet to your Roadtrek's connection point. These are sold in electronic supply and camping supply stores and come in lengths of 25, 50, and 100 feet. The cable is typically sold as

RG-59U or RG-6 with F-type connectors. The RG-6 is preferable but either will work.

Screw the cable onto the barrel connectors at each end. If you loop it underneath the crossbar at the bottom of the compartment door opening, you can close the compartment door without crimping the wire.

HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception

TV cable connected AB switch selected for cable (bottom button)

Push the bottom button on the A-B switch in the cabinet above the TV. The bottom button connects your TV to the cable connection, and the top button connects it to the over-the-air signals from your rooftop antenna.

HOWTO: Propane System

If you have the propane option, your vehicle is equipped with a propane system which, when properly handled and maintained, will provide trouble and worry free operation of your propane fueled appliances. With the propane option, you get a propane furnace and a propane cooktop.

Regulatory Concerns

Many jurisdictions place restrictions on propane on highways, in tunnels, on ferries, and on bridges. Please follow all local restrictions in all the jurisdictions along your trip. Some bridges/tunnels/ferries require you to have your main tank valve closed. This valve must be closed whenever the vehicle is in motion in any case, not just in certain areas. Other bridge/tunnels/ferries ban vehicles with propane tanks entirely. Plan ahead and take an alternate route if passing through areas where vehicles with propane are prohibited.

HOWTO: Propane System

Propane Tank Location

The propane tank is located in the large driver's side storage compartment along the bottom of the vehicle. To access the tank for filling and to turn the manual tank shutoff valve off and on, open the side compartment.

Main Shutoff valve

Propane tank Propane tank main shutoff valve

You must close the tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use. Further, you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling. Never operate any propane appliance while the vehicle is in motion.

If you close the main valve for an extended period of time it is possible for the distribution lines to fill with air. It may take a while for propane to fill the lines again. Turn on one of the propane cooktop burners and light it until the air is purged and the burner lights.

HOWTO: Propane System

Propane Tank Filling

Propane fill valve Propane bleed

To fill the tank, first turn off all propane appliances, then turn off the tank shutoff valve.

We recommend that you find a qualified LPG technician to fill the tank. The following is an outline of the process to help you understand and not intended to be complete, nor to substitute for formal training or instruction.

Do not attempt to fill the tank unless you have had appropriate training. Reading this manual does not constitute sufficient training to safely fill propane. If you overfill the tank, propane will vent uncontrollably out of the relief valve.

Attach the fill hose to the fill valve, open the bleeder valve slightly, and fill the tank to 80% capacity. The stop-fill valve should automatically stop the filling process. You may also see liquid propane spit out of the bleeder valve. Stop filling immediately and close the bleeder valve.

We recommend that you use only propane from certified LPG retailers.

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HOWTO: Propane System

Propane relief valve

Sending unit for propane level indicator.

There is also a needle gauge you can observe directly on the tank here which may be more accurate than the indicator lights inside.

Propane relief valve

Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80% capacity; doing so can cause liquid propane to flow into the regulators. If this happens the regulators will have to be replaced. The relief valve with the blue plastic cover will automatically vent propane if the tank is overfilled or overheats. This is not a user-serviceable item; never attempt to remove the cover, test, or otherwise interfere with the operation of this valve. Sometimes an overfilled tank will not start venting until the temperature rises. If this valve should open, it is best to remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area until propane odor is no longer detectable. Venting unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank explosion, which is what this valve is designed to prevent.

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HOWTO: Propane System

Propane Sender

The propane tank has a level indicator with a remote sender to the Monitor Panel. Both the three-light system on the monitor panel and the gauge on the tank will give you a rough idea of your propane level; you will get a more accurate indication when you fill up. Note the amount it takes to fill your tank. The seven gallon tank in your Roadtrek will hold 5.6 gallons / 20 liters when completely empty and filled to the correct 80% full level. Subtract the amount you buy from this number, and you'll know how much was in the tank when you filled it. You may find that the gauge will read one light when you still have a considerable reserve, or you may find that empty means empty, and you'd be wise to refill as soon as it goes down to one light. It depends on the characteristics of your individual propane system.

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Slam shut valve

The propane system is equipped with a slam-shut valve. If this valve detects a sudden increase in flow (as if from a ruptured line) or a shock (as if from an accident) the valve will shut down the propane system. If you detect no propane flow, and you have checked that you have propane in the tank, shut off all appliances, shut off the main valve, and wait 10 minutes.

Slowly turn on the propane, turning the main valve 1/4 turn a minute until the valve is open. Check for propane smell as you turn on the valve.

Once the valve is open, turn on the stove and try to light it. If air entered the line, it may take a short time to purge the air out of the line.

If you still have no propane at the stove, and you detect no propane smell, have a qualified technician check the system.

About Propane

Propane fuel is colourless, heavier than air and smells like garlic or rotten eggs. The odor is added by the distributor so propane may smell differently as you travel and purchase propane from various distributors. Being heavier than air it will collect in low spots and along the floor of your vehicle.

If you smell propane or your propane detector sounds, immediately get all occupants out of the vehicle and turn the manual shutoff valve off. Wait for the propane to dissipate. Once the smell is gone, take the vehicle to a qualified repair facility to find and fix the problem before using the propane system again. If closing the manual shutoff valve does not stop the propane leak and you still smell propane, do not attempt to start, drive, occupy or otherwise use the vehicle in the presence of a propane smell.

HOWTO: Propane System

Propane tanks must not be placed or stored inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere. The Roadtrek's propane tank is mounted outside the vehicle and will vent propane where it can dissipate; any tank inside the vehicle will vent into the passenger compartment, creating an explosive propane-air mixture inside the enclosed space, which also contains many potential sources of ignition.

To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle. In a moving vehicle, containers get tipped over or jostled and leak, and flammable vapors will create an explosive air-vapor mixture inside your passenger compartment, which also contains many potential sources of ignition.

Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure.

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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

Do you really need to winterize?

If your Roadtrek is going to remain heated to comfortable temperatures, and the temperatures during the day are well above freezing (above 40 deg. F or above 4 deg. C) and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a few hours at night with calm winds, then you don`t need to winterize. The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing.

If the forecast is for extended cold periods, with daytime temperatures at or below freezing, if you`re not heating your Roadtrek, or if you expect sustained winds and the roads and ground is already frozen, you need to winterize.

As always, you are final judge and you need to do what is comfortable and makes you feel good. If you are not comfortable with leaving water in your lines when it gets cold, and you will sleep better, go ahead and winterize.

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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

How to winterize using anti-freeze

DO NOT use automotive antifreeze. RV antifreeze is non-toxic and safe for potable water lines.

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Typical RV anti-freeze Compartment lid screw

HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

First two water heater bypass valves Third water heater bypass valve screw securing the compartment lid. Lift the lid and locate the three bypass valves with black handles on the water lines.

The third valve is hidden behind the water pump. Turn each valve 90 degrees - in the winterized position all three valve handles are horizontal - the handles are across the two vertical lines, and in line with the horizontal line beneath the water pump. Put the valves in the winterized position, and close the compartment lid.

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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

Water heater fittings Fresh tank drain Water pump filter heater, and loosen the two water line fittings on the left side of the top of the water heater. These are plastic fittingsunscrew them counterclockwise by hand if possible, or gently use a pair of pliers cushioned with a cloth rag. DO NOT APPLY

EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THESE FITTINGS. After you loosen the intake (blue) and outlet (red) lines, move them over to the left side of the wardrobe wall and lift the entire water heater up. The large pipe on top is an overflow line which goes down through a hole in the floor and is not fastened to the body - it will pull right out.

remove all water. Once it is drained, either plug the intake and outlet holes and store it in a secure location, or return it to its position inside the wardrobe and reattach the water lines. Make sure it remains unplugged and turned off while drained of water. Operating the water heater while drained will damage the unit.

until empty. Close the drain valve, open the driver's door, remove the orange plug in the fresh water tank gravity fill, and pour in 2 1/2 of the three gallons of pink antifreeze, saving a half gallon for the drains. Replace the orange plug.

the bathroom sink. Flush the toilet until you see pink antifreeze coming down into the bowl. Open both outside shower faucets until you see undiluted antifreeze coming out of them.

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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing toilet.

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HOWTO: De-Winterizing

If you winterized only for a short time (less than a week) you can skip to the second step.

First step

You will need 2 gallons of water and 1 cup of fresh bleach. (Bleach loses its potency over time; always start with bleach that is less than 6 months old.) funnel.

couple more hours.

This kills any bacteria in the tanks before you distribute them through the entire water system.

Second step

109 bleach halfway through the filling process.

faucets are running clear. Depress the toilet valve until the water runs clear. Run the outside shower faucets until they are clear.

HOWTO: De-Winterizing

Water heater fittings Fresh tank drain at the top of the water heater are hand tight. Tighten slightly at this stage and recheck after you undo the bypass valves, repressurizing the water heater.

valves. The handles should be turned 90 degrees from their winterized positions so that they parallel the two vertical lines, and the third valve on the bottom horizontal line is across the line.

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HOWTO: De-Winterizing

Water heater bypass valves Third water heater bypass valve heater. These are plastic fittings - tighten them clockwise by hand if possible, or gently use a pair of pliers cushioned with a cloth rag. DO NOT APPLY EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO THESE FITTINGS. Do not overtighten past the point where they are sealed from water leaks.

residual chlorine smell by adding a half cup of vinegar to this tankful, letting it sit a few hours or overnight, and then draining and refilling the tank.

and antifreeze.

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Owner's Manual

RangerRT

Contents

Articles

Introduction

References

Copyright

References

Do's and Don'ts

Symbol Legend

Information, cautions, and warnings

Before you head out

Coming Home

Interior Living Space

Galley cabinets

Lights

Tables

Front Table

Rear Table

Computer Desk

Captain's Seats

Ventilation

Window Treatments

Sleeping Facilities

Power Sofa

Twin Beds

King Bed

Front Seat Bed

Bathroom Facilities

Door

Toilet

Shower

Exhaust fan

Outside Shower

Appliances

TV and DVD player

Antenna and Cable Switch

Hot Water

Refrigerator

Oven

Cooktops

Standard Inductive Electric Cooktop

Optional Propane Cooktop

Outside your Roadtrek

Awning

Passenger Side Compartment

Driver's Side Compartments

Exterior Shower

Optional Rear Door Screen

Optional Side Door Screen

Utilities

Fresh Water

City Water

Water Pump

Waste Water

Gray Tank

Black Tank

Indicators

Heating and Cooling

Thermostat

Heat Pump

Propane Furnace

Electrical System

Coach Batteries

Battery Disconnect Switch

Charging your batteries

Inverter-Charger

Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator

Optional Solar Panels

On board 120 Volt AC power

Standard 750W Inverter

Optional Gasoline Generator

Shore Power

Outlets

Monitor Panel

Power Sources

12 Volt DC Power

Inverter

Shore Power

Other Switches