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1. e Open the galley sink move the handle in the hot water direction and run the water pump until water flows from hot water tap at sink and you smell chlorine The water heater holds six gallons so it will take a while for it to fill up e Allow the system to sit overnight e Drain the fresh water tank completely then fill it with clean water and run all faucets for 2 3 minutes each You will need to run the hot water more than the cold to flush the hot water heater tank Run the toilet a bit too To help get rid of the residual chlorine smell pour a half cup of vinegar into the fresh water tank fill let sit for a few hours drain and refill with fresh water 2014 by Roadtrek Inc
2. Sleeping Facilities 22 Sleeping Facilities Your Roadtrek 170 Versatile has a bed that can be a seating area during the day or while driving and converts into a bed at night Power Sofa vans Gar raii Power sofa switch Power sofa The switch to lower the sofa into the bed position is located next to the thermostat on the passenger side in the rear 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Sleeping Facilities 23 Bed E d Je tery Fwa a f a Te vl v EAN e r ps B a de ested es ee Pi a TE eet rad atu ae i B Lg ae sa x s Fa bs ie i s HT rid gt TT w Bed Making the bed Bed support stowed To make the bed remove the bed support panel from inside the toilet enclosure and place it into the open space between the two bench seats Secure the panel 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 170 2014 by Roadtrek
3. 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 100 pour directly into the tank A The waste water pump can be damaged if allowed to operate dry for any length of time Turn off the pump as soon as the continuous discharge stream begins to sputter and the pump s sound changes Jammed macerator If the wastewater discharge pump stops while you are pushing the button it s jammed Something has gotten caught up in the macerator blades Release the button to stop the pump e Locate the manual macerator crank knob underneath the vehicle It is directly behind the black and gray handles e Push in on the knob and turn clockwise you will feel the knob engage the pump shaft e Turn the knob first in one direction and then the other to loosen the obstruction e Once loose continue dumping Macerator manual crank knob 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 101 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception Your Roadtrek comes with a home theatre system This consists of a TV a DVD player the speaker system and the radio in the dash along with a rooftop TV antenna and a cable TV connection The TV and home theatre system 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 The TV and the home theatre system must be on to use the system Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the i
4. Then use this quick checklist e The day before your trip e charge your batteries by plugging in overnight e cool your refrigerator by turning it on e chill any beverages in your home refrigerator e fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water e The day of the trip e Load the refrigerator with cold food from your home refrigerator 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Coming Home 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 At home flush the water tank and fill it with fresh chlorinated water if you will be using it in the next few days Otherwise 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
5. through the entire water system Second step You will need a good supply of fresh water and a cup of chlorine e Fill the fresh water tank approximately 1 2 full adding a cup of chlorine bleach halfway through the filling process Fresh water fill in driver s door post 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO De Winterizing 121 City water valve in small compartment in front of driver s side rear tire e Turn on the water pump and circulate the dilute bleach solution through the entire system The water heater is still winterized Run water out of all three faucets galley washroom and outside shower hot and cold until you smell chlorine With the water pump on open the city water valve and let the pump push water through the fill line for a minute or so by turning the black plastic handle horizontally Close the city water valve by turning the handle back to the vertical position e Pull the anode rod out of the water heater and flush out the water heater tank with a hose Install the new anode rod using Teflon tape on the threads and close the pressure relief valve Take the system out of water heater bypass mode by turning the three valves on the lines in front of the water heater 90 degrees so that the handles all point horizontally see photo 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO De Winterizing 122 Anode rod location Water heater bypass in normal position green arrow means valve is open red means shut
6. 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Heating and Cooling 44 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Heating and Cooling 45 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 e Set the battery disconnect switch on the monitor panel to the ON position e Start the generator and run for several minutes unt
7. Battery disconnect switch must be in the ON position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function i 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL SERVICING Prior to servicing the 110 volt Galley GFCI amp 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Do s and Don ts 7 AWNINGS Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning CLOVERLEAF The cloverleaf dining table is heavy Use proper lifting techniques DINING TABLE 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 BATTERY 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 GENERATOR 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 GENERATOR The generator c
8. Inc Sleeping Facilities 24 Optional Folding Mattresses for Front Seat Beds Front captain s seat in position for folding Passenger side folding mattress in mattress position It is possible to set up two front beds by turning the front captain s seats so that they are facing outward toward the front doors removing the second row seat backs by lifting them up and placing the optional folding mattresses on the front and second row seat bottom cushions The driver side front seat must be swiveled 270 degrees clockwise to reach the proper position facing the driver s door it will not turn 90 degrees counterclockwise Move the steering wheel up and the armrests up and down as necessary to clear the armrest steering wheel and engine housing Slide the seat back and forth as necessary to clear these obstacles Do not force the seat around When in position facing the door slide both front seats as far back toward the center aisle as possible to accommodate the folding mattress 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Bathroom Facilities 25 Bathroom Facilities Aisle Shower Aisle shower Aisle shower drain To set up the stand up aisle shower Remove the lowered floor carpet to expose the floor drain Remove floor drain cover from floor and loosen the drain plug strainer For privacy extend the bathroom door and close the galley side door and windshield curtains Release the hook and loop retention straps from the shower
9. Insert the table leg into the front T Nut base Rotate the leg clockwise until you feel it tighten Pull on it to check that Is is secured If not extend the T nut fully by unscrewing it and try again Place table top on leg so that top of leg fits into socket underneath table Unfold the table leaves until the spring loaded portion of the hinge pops into position locking the leaves in the open position 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 16 E a tk ES Table leg base and leg with T Nut Fold the hinge flat to put the leaf back into storage position To stow the front table fold the locking hinge component for each leaf back against the table top which will allow the leaf to fold against the main part of the table top Stow the table top under the TV and the leg above the passenger seat 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 17 Front and Second Row Seats NASTE DISCHARGE PUMP Front seats Front seat swivel lever The two captain s seats in the front of your 170V are adjustable fore and aft by pulling up on the bar under the front of the seat and will swivel when the swivel lever 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 lever is raised again The second row seats have an adjustment to the seat back and bottom cushio
10. System 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 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 The propane tank is located across the rear of the vehicle To access the tank for filling and to turn the manual tank shutoff valve off and on turn the two retaining tabs on either side of the access cover located in the center of the rear bumper and remove the access cover Propane tank cover Propane tank main shutoff x You must close the tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not tn 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Propane System 41 In general the propane system is set up at the factory and requires little to no adjustments or regular maintenace on your part High pressure
11. a serpentine belt failure while traveling 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 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 On board 120 Volt AC power Standard 750W Inverter The standard configuration includes a 750W inverter This inverter provides 120VAC household current for a few of the outlets in your Roadtrek primarily the ones running the TV and the DVD player It is not powerful enough to operate the air conditioner or the microwave 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 50 Inverter switch with standard 750 watt 2500 watt inverter switch inverter Optional 2500 Watt Inverter If your vehicle has the engine generator option you also have a 2500 watt inverter This is sufficient to run all your appliances However running large high energy appliances such as microwave ovens air conditioning toasters etc drains your bat
12. chlorine goes away and the microbes come out to play To flush the tank fill it using the gravity fill in the driver s doorframe and open the fresh water tank drain under the rear of the driver s doorstep nn Li Y iS a ets 4 m r res eee elon azii a st A 5 Fa re r Wt E a l i ai ely at eae wa Bye ge Se Ea lS it Gravity fill in driver s doorframe Fresh water tank drain under driver s doorstep 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Coming Home 10 e Plug in overnight to fully charge batteries e Turn off and clean out the refrigerator and prop the door open to let it air out e Turn off two important switches to keep from draining your batteries e the battery disconnect switch on your monitor panel e the inverter switch either on your monitor panel with the standard inverter or just to the left of it on the separate inverter switch if you have a big inverter Battery disconnect switch Standard inverter switch Inverter switch for big inverter e If you turn everything off and you have solar panels the panels will keep your coach batteries topped up while your Roadtrek is parked If you don t have solar panels it would be prudent to check your coach battery state of charge every month or so and charge them if necessary If you don t turn everything off even with solar panels you will probably come back to dead batteries That s it You re ready for the next trip 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Livin
13. 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 A 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 A When using the aisle shower leave the fan off or the shower curtain will be sucked in and stick to you 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 20 Window Treatments Roof window covers Skylight cover storage The roof windows in the 170 can be covered using the covers stored in a pouch above the side door Place the cover against the glass and use the locking tabs to hold it in place 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 21 Curtains Curtain track and end clip The window curtains for the regular windows 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc
14. inverter will put itself to sleep In this mode it still uses a small amount of power If you turn on a 120 volt appliance it senses a load and will come back on in about 20 seconds If you select power save auto you ll reduce the electricity it takes to keep the inverter powered and your batteries will require less recharging Pressing the bottom of the switch selects power save off When 2500 watt inverter switch this setting is selected the inverter will be on continuously There is a shore power indicator light to the right of the switch to tell you the system is receiving shore power There Is also a battery charging indicator light to tell you when the batteries are being charged by shore power 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 79 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 Dect A tek Be DA AE poe tipipi aii Patio light switch Wate r pump switch on blue indicator light lit 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 p
15. need to change a tire you will need this key eg 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 Roadtrek 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Spare Tire Storage 66 Q 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
16. on nozzle 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 99 Open the black valve Open the gray valve e Open the black water tank gate valve by pulling the black handle out It will come out about 3 inches 8 cm and stop e Press and hold the waste water pump button until the tank is empty e Close the black water tank valve by pushing in on the handle e Open the grey water tank gate valve by pulling the grey handle out It will come out about 1 1 2 inches 4 cm and stop e Press and hold the waste water pump red button until the grey waste tank is empty e Close the gray tank valve by pushing it back in to the original position A Always dump the black tank first and the gray tank second The graywater will help flush any remaining solids from the dump hose e Close the valve on the end of the waste water hose e Rinse off the dump area and the waste water hose e Return the waste water hose to its storage compartment e Add about gallon of fresh water to the black tank While you re doing this add a packet of black holding tank chemicals to the tank A Do not toss the packet into the toilet even if it claims to be dissolvable It may not be dissolvable enough for the macerator Tear open the packet and pour the contents into the black tank 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
17. 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 Electrical awnings have the switch inside the passenger door above the side window 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 32 Exterior access doors and hatches Driver s Side Doors Driver s side access doors Driver s side front access door showing tank dump valves and waste water hose 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 33 Driver s side access door houses power cord and waste water hose Driver s side rear access door On the driver s side there are two doors that house items that you will use The large access door directly behind the driver s door has the dump valves for the gray and black tanks a storage area for the macerator hose and the shore power cord The smaller door just in front of the rear tire has the outside shower city water connection point and valve and the cable TV connection Directly above the center access door and below the galley window you will see two vent hatches The rectangular one is for the refrigerator and the square one is for the water heater The water heate
18. 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 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 81 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 back bumper This gauge has finer gradations and will give you more information about your propane level than the indicator light display will Pi PE a re E RERE badant perp J 3 E 3 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
19. 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 A 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 Waste Water Discharge Pump Your Roadtrek is equipped with a waste water discharge pump to make dumping your tanks easier and cleaner The macerator in this pump grinds up any solids in the system and pumps the resulting wastewater out to the dump station A Do not throw any paper towels personal wipes rags baby wipes tampons hairballs etc into the toilet The macerator is not capable of handling these types of solids and may jam or be damaged Use toilet paper intended for RVs or septic systems A If in doubt take a tissue and leave it in a glass of water Stir with a s
20. 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 Engine Generator Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine generator The engine generator is mounted on the vehicle engine and is operated by idling the vehicle engine If your coach batteries are low start the vehicle engine and let it idle until the batteries are sufficiently charged Usually 30 minutes of idling are enough to restore moderately depleted coach batteries to a useful level of charge As with a conventional generator always close the rear windows of the vehicle and turn off the roof ventilation fan when the engine generator is charging the batteries to avoid exhaust entering the vehicle s interior The engine generator is charging the coach batteries whenever the vehicle s engine is in operation which means you are also charging them as you drive You will arrive at your camping destination with fully charged coach batteries There is no required maintenance for the engine generator Engine generator Note however that your vehicle s serpentine belt the belt which drives the vehicle s alternator water pump power steering etc will be different than the one for similar vehicles without the engine generator so carrying a spare belt may be prudent in case you have
21. 29000 or 829120 The hose assembly in varying lengths is available as MB Sturgis part no 100476 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 109 Propane Tank Filling Propane fill valve 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 x 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 110 Propane relief valve RELIEF a ae SP et Pl ME DISA EA h A Painan ied we i g E Propane relief valve Propane gauge and sender Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80 capacity doing so can cause liquid propane to flow
22. BBQ pigtail shown with Propane pigtail with dustcap removed yellow dustcap and valve in closed and valve in open position position The propane system has a high pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff Locate the hose behind the access panel The hose has a yellow dustcap and an integral cutoff valve This provides 15PSI regulated propane to appliances that have their own regulators or are built to use high pressure propane 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Propane System 42 Propane fill valve Roadtrek recommends that you take your van to a qualified LPG retailer to fill the tank While filling turn off all propane appliances then turn off the tank shutoff valve We recommend that you use only propane from certified LPG retailers 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 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
23. GAS T THIS SYSTEM Secure cap inkel whin not coniertrad fos Use Atter hiring on propane except alber pimal cylinder replanervent w1 propane Ing and connections to anmiances Jeqkage wiih soapy water or bubble fon Dio n use products they contain Midis ca chimie Propane access cover 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 35 j 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 Tey he Start the zipper on the left side Installed screen 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 36 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 Optional Side Door Screen In addition to the rear door screen there is also an optional side door screen which wi
24. OADTREK References 1 mailto manuals roadtrek com 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Copyright Copyright This manual is released under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives 4 0 International License lH In Summary you may e Copy any portion of this manual in any form for personal use e Distribute this manual complete with all of its original unmodified content e Modify this manual for your own personal non commercial use You may not e Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever e Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work e Charge for this manual other than reasonable media and shipping costs All images used in this manual remain the property of Roadtrek Inc They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may not be representative of the upfits in your Roadtrek Contact Roadtrek Inc for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use or distribute this manual commercially References 1 http creativecommons org licenses by nc nd 4 0 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Do s and Don ts Do s and Don ts Symbol Legend ey For your information May be useful information to know A Warning Not following this can lead to bad results Caution You really should follow this to avoid bad results X Don t do it Doing this can result in injury severe damage or death Information cautions and warnings Leve
25. Owner s Manual 170 Versatile ROADTREK Roadtrek Inc PDF generated at Thu 04 Sep 2014 13 59 53 EDT Contents Articles Introduction Copyright Do s and Don ts Before you head out Coming Home Interior Living Space Sleeping Facilities Bathroom Facilities Appliances Outside your Roadtrek Utilities Propane System Heating and Cooling Electrical System Monitor Panel Distribution Panel Alarms and Warnings iO CO W N e 11 22 25 27 31 37 40 44 47 53 58 59 Maintenance Spare Tire Storage Obtaining Service Specifications Warranty Registration Regulatory Notices HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO HOWTO Monitor Panel Setting Up Your Campsite Shore Power Potable Water Use Waste Water Dumping Cable and TV Reception Propane System Water System Winterizing De Winterizing 61 65 67 68 69 73 15 76 82 86 90 93 101 106 113 120 Introduction 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 manualS roadtrek com M or 1 888 R
26. PRINT Last Name including Jh Sr etc 3 PRINT First Name or Initial and Middle Name or Initial 4 PRINT NEW mailing Address House Building Number and Street Name including St Ave Rd Ct etc Apt Suite Na gt P O BoxNo of ORR QHOR check one O RR O HCR Box No ZIP Code ZIP 4 Area Code Postal Code A Phone No i oi T 8 Month Day Year Email Address Current Date G H fa Roadtrek Form 2 February 1999 M190204 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Registration 74 References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com AFFIX STAMP Fe Roadtrek 100 SHIRLEY AVENUE KITCHENER ONTARIO N2B 2E1 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Regulatory Notices 15 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 Transporta
27. annot find your power pedestal or you re not sure how to open it ask the campground personnel 50A outlet 30A outlet 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Shore Power 88 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Shore Power 89 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
28. annot run all the appliances at the same time 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Do s and Don ts WASTE WATER STORAGE AND DUMPING SYSTEM Close both the black and gray water gate valves before using the waste water system FREEZING 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 ELECTRICAL This unit has 12 volt 110 volt and potentially 36 volt solar system These systems need to be SERVICING 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 TLA 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Before you head out 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 e Read this manual e Contact your dealer with any questions e Plan your trip
29. 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Maintenance 62 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 2014 by Roadt
30. 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 82 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 hav
31. cable connection and the top button connects it to the over the air signals from your rooftop antenna Speaker Switch The speaker switch is located in the same cabinet as the Cable Antenna switch You can select Surround Off or Automotive In the Surround position the rear speakers the speakers above the bed will work with the TV home theatre system In the Off position the speakers are off In the Automotive position the Speakers are connected to the dash radio Labs ony E pas _ Seer ae eee z P Pu Rear speaker switch 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 106 HOWTO Propane System 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 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 107 Propane Tank Lo
32. cation The propane tank is located across the rear of the vehicle To access the tank for filling and to turn the manual tank shutoff valve off and on turn the two retaining tabs on either side of the access cover located in the center of the rear bumper and remove the access cover Main Shutoff valve Propane tank cover Propane tank main shutoff valve gt 4 You must close the tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not tn daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate the refrigerator on propane 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 The fridge and water heater handle this automatically for the stove you can hear the difference between propane and air 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 108 BBQ pigtail High pressure BBQ pigtail shown with Propane pigtail with dustcap removed yellow dustcap and valve in closed and valve in open position position The propane system has a high pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff Locate the hose behind the access panel The hose has a yellow dustcap and an integral cutoff valve This provides 15PSI regulated propane to appliances that have their own regulators or are built to use high pressure propane The auxiliary BBQ male connector is Cast Products part 8
33. ction by passes the water pump and fresh water tank Therefore the use of these items is not necessary when connected directly to an external water source To disconnect the city water connection Turn off the external water source Open a faucet to relieve the pressure in the system Failure to 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 Make sure the the city tank fill valve is closed handle vertical Remove the hose from the city water connection and replace the cap on the fill connection Disconnect the hose from the supply faucet and stow it in your storage compartment Connecting the ends is a handy way to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the hose while stored ey 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 93 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping Wastewater storage and dumping Your house is permanently connected to your septic system or a municipal sewer
34. curtain and move the hand held shower from its storage position to the shower position Draw the shower curtain until you are completely surrounded Using the hook and loop connectors secure the edges of the curtain to the inside edges of the door When adjusting the water temperature be sure to allow enough time for the temperature adjusted water to exit the shower head before making further adjustments Roof vent or the bathroom vent may be used on low speed to remove steam and moisture However the roof fan set on exhaust will suck the curtain inward and interfere with showering 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Bathroom Facilities 26 To put away the stand up shower e Rinse the shower curtain after use and before you leave the shower e If possible allow the curtain to air dry completely or towel it off and air dry Run the power roof vent or the power bathroom vent for faster drying e Replace drain plug and floor drain cover when you are finished To prevent the grey water tank contents from spilling onto the floor while driving keep the drain plug secured when not in use Toilet The aisle toilet is configured so that the doors of the closet and the toilet can create privacy screens Open the doors unlatch the inner partition and secure the door against the other side of the aisle The toilet is a marine toilet that has a single flush pedal After use step on the pedal to flush Outside Shower The outside showe
35. d be turned in line with the tubing Turn each one 90 degrees to achieve the bypass position Check to be sure that the fresh water drain on the exterior tank and the black and and gray tank valves are all closed Move the single lever galley faucet all the way to the cold side and leave it open Add 1 1 2 gallons of non toxic RV approved antifreeze to the fresh water tank through the gravity fill Use a funnel and wash any spillage off the paint Turn the water pump on and allow to prime Close cold galley sink faucet once you see pink antifreeze coming out Switch the red handle to the interior tank position Move the single lever galley faucet to the hot side and run until you see pink antifreeze come out Open both hot and cold faucets in the bathroom sink Open the toilet valve Open the hot and cold faucets on the outside shower Observe the antifreeze flow through all fixtures then close each fixture Ensure antifreeze flows into all P traps galley sink washroom sink and shower You may also consider adding antifreeze from the extra half gallon in the container jug to the shower floor pan trap If the water pump loses its prime in this process add more antifreeze to the interior fresh water tank 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 119 e Open the grey and black waste tank valves and operate the waste water discharge pump for about 10 seconds You should see pink antifreeze coming out of the waste water di
36. d by environmental factors including but not limited to hailstorms tornadoes sandstorms stone chips lightning floods earthquakes airborne fallout chemicals tree sap ocean spray road hazards 7 Vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company demolished or a Vehicle whose title indicates that It is designated as Salvage Junk or rebuilt or words of similar impact 8 Exterior side storage compartments may not be moisture free It is advised that you store items accordingly Roadtrek Motorhomes is not responsible for goods damaged while stored in exterior storage compartments 9 There will be no allowance for emergency road repair towing labor meals accommodations etc Such will not be accepted if claimed under warranty 10 Aluminum wheels are not warranted against corrosion that is a result of road salt sea salt cleaning chemicals or harsh driving conditions The provisions of this limited warranty shall not apply to deterioration due to wear and exposure beyond the following limitations 1 For ninety 90 days after the QualityCare Pre Delivery Report is completed by the dealer for appliance adjustments 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 2 For one 1 year from the date of original purchase sewage hose curtain fabric seating fabric carpet cup holders exterior strippi
37. dle latch Look for the orange plug in the fill port 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Utilities 38 City Water Your Roadtrek can operate in either fully self contained mode or can be connected to a water supply such as a campsite s faucet A 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 by You can fill your tanks using the gravity fills The city water inlet connection is located in the small compartment just in front of the driver s side rear tire A Roadtrek recommends that you use a dedicated single purpose potable water hose These are usually white in color Buy a new one and use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a Campground with extreme skepticism especially it there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source refer to the HOWTO Potable Water Use section of this manual Tanks You can fill the fresh water tank from a convenient water spigot To fill the tank with fresh water open the drivers side front door and remove the orange plug in the fresh water fill port Fill until water comes out the hole Water Pump To use the water in the tank you need to turn on the water pump See Monitor Panel for switch location 2014 b
38. e 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 z the big rigs you need to be able to head out to the store orgo n _ sightseeing in your Roadtrek so the less elaborate the set up EEEE RE TE EE Full hookups electric water and sewer plus lots of and pack up procedures the better company 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 83 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 per
39. e to refill as soon as it goes down to one light It depends on the characteristics of your individual propane system 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 lf 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 qualifi
40. ed 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 x 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 112 gt 4 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 A Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure Q The auxiliary BBQ outlet is regulated to 15 P S I If you are using an external grill with this hookup ensure that the appliance is rated for that pressure or has its own regulator for l
41. er the battery disconnect switch is on There is no separate switch for the detector There is an indicator light on the detector so that you can tell whether it s working or not For this reason whenever the vehicle is occupied the battery disconnect switch should be on the on position Q Coach power on the Monitor Panel must be on for detector operation Make sure your battery disconnect switch is on 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Alarms and Warnings 60 Q Do not disable unplug or otherwise hinder the operation of this detector A The detector has a useful service life beyond which it needs to be replaced See Manufacturers Owner s Manual for other operating instructions or look for the sticker which is sometimes placed on the detector to see the replacement date A The detector may chirp if the coach batteries are running low 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 Smoke Detector The smoke detector is located to the right of the Monitor Panel It requires a commonly available 9 volt battery and periodic replacement for both the battery and the unit as a whole Please refer to the Owner s Manual of the unit in your vehicle Fire Extinguisher Your Roadtrek comes equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for all fires Before every
42. from hookups also opens up a whole range of Mion 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 Why drive all the way back to town just to smell someone else s woodsmoke Camp where you are 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 85 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 Refrigerators that run o
43. g Space 11 Interior Living Space Cabinets Hidden latch along edge of cabinet door Pushbutton latch on cabinet door Locked pushbutton latch on cabinet door Cabinet latches in your Roadtrek are different from the ones in your home and more like those on boats they have to stay closed when the vehicle is in motion The cabinet doors are secured with latches located along the edge of the cabinet door Run your fingers along the edge and you will find the latch Press the latch in and open the door The cabinet behind the driver s seat uses a pushbutton latch Press the pushbutton in to latch the door securely press again to release the latch so that you can pull the door open To close a cabinet door shut it gently until you hear the latch click shut You may need to press on the latch to get it to latch closed A Do not slam the cabinet door in order to latch it this will damage the latch Q Do not store 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 12 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 wan
44. g the Roadtrek for the winter turn off the battery disconnect switch and all circuit breakers in this panel Paes NN G Bah pp gel Hig et E ae Ste Ty he liha 12 Volt Fuse Panel eS a EN The 12 volt fuses are located to the right of the 120 volt AC breakers The label on the inside of the cover has identifying information for each fuse telling you which light or appliance it supplies power to 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Alarms and Warnings 59 Alarms and Warnings ee a el w P ropane and CO alarm Propane and CO alarm RY ligus negi switch an gi be in rhe aqaneetiae spy position Br oe eel ie an qubslibe clectrice i bee sure Refer qo ihe Raa hails Danners wanual tor complete F en Ihe avail iary ballery en charging systems paTTE digcen pna palters apa mu nar pane m r SE THT PEHR Tg Smoke detector 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 on the passenger side of the vehicle Be sure the detector is operating while using your vehicle especially when you are asleep inside it When storing things on the floor do not block air circulation to the propane leak detector You should be able to see it at all times from the front of the vehicle The detector runs on 12 volt power and is operational whenev
45. h battery in your Roadtrek is a sealed AGM battery Do not attempt to open it There is no user maintenance possible on this battery Battery Disconnect Switch The battery disconnect switch provides power to all 12 volt appliances such as the water pump the refrigerator and so forth Even the propane cooktop uses 12 volt power to run the burner igniters 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 inverter charger which converts 120 volt AC household current to 12 volts DC when you are connected to shore power or running the optional Battery disconnect switch gasoline generator This 120 volt power is used to power your 12VDC appliances as well as charge your batteries Whenever you are receiving either source of 120 volt power you are charging your batteries 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 48 Standard 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
46. he 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 750 watt limit Inverter Switch With Optional Engine Generator and 2500 Watt Inverter Instead of the regular inverter switch on the monitor panel your inverter switch will be back in the rear lounge area on the passenger side just to the right of the thermostat The switch has three positions off in the middle position power save auto in the top position and power save off in the bottom position AIEI A i i In the power save auto setting when you re not using anything with 120 volt power the
47. iances 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 WATER Kiate 2200838 cre amp wit ists GENERATOR Roadtrek FELI STAR ia ee ber A r i Nay ZIF x Tei cims setae ee lC U warrery Be eaaia RESEN l E i F p 3 LAG ATIS PREAS uo re 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Monitor Panel 54 Battery Disconnect Inverter switch for standard 750 watt Inverter switch for optional 2500 watt inverter inverter Inverter The inverter provides 120 volt AC household current to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets If you have the optional engine generator and 2500 watt inverter your inverter switch is back by the thermostat on the passenger side of the rear lounge area See the Optional Engine Generator and 2500 Watt Inverter portion of the Electrical System section for further information 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Monitor Panel 55 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 unpl
48. il warm e Set thermostat setting above ambient temperature e Turn thermostat control to the low cool position e Turn fan to the ON position 7 e Adjust the thermostat on the unit for the desired temperature Heat pump The compressor should start automatically e 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 you should use the propane furnace 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Heating and Cooling 46 Furnace The furnace is controlled by the combination thermostat located above the rear bed The furnace requires propane and 12 volt power The furnace uses much less electricity compared to the heat pump and can be used without shore power or generator use The fan on the furnace is thermostatically controlled and will continue to run for a minute or so after you turn it off until the firebox cools down 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 Propane furnace 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 47 Electrical System Coach Battery The coac
49. 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 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 ten gallon tank in your Roadtrek will hold eight gallons 30 4 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Propane System 111 considerable reserve or you may find that empty means empty and you d be wis
50. 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 PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Propane Leak Detector is located PROPANE LEAK DETECTOR Battery disconnect switch must be in the ON position for the propane detector to function 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Do s and Don ts FLAMMABLE Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle X LIQUIDS AND GASSES HEATING Never use cooking appliances or unvented propane heaters for space heating purposes They need fresh air for safe operation HEATING 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 x i i I CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK DETECTOR
51. ks if they are not already empty e Turn off the water pump and open your single lever galley faucet putting it in the middle halfway between the hot and cold settings 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 115 e Drain the fresh water tanks by opening the drain for the exterior tank under the driver s door Let this drain for at least 10 minutes Close the drain for the exterior tank e Turn the water pump back on Put the galley faucet in the cold position and open it If the fresh water tank is empty the open galley sink faucet should sputter If it emits a steady stream of water the tank is not empty You will need to run the water until it is empty either catching it in a container and throwing it outside or running it down the sink and re dumping the gray water tank Do so if necessary and then a E turn the water pump off Return the galley sink lever to its open position halfway between hot and cold m ere ja F ix l r j a e a a ci E is by ey f m Sa pi a a x ot Tri BE ig 3 jn ee Oe Tor Fe s x Freshwater tank drain valve 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 116 Water heater cover removal turn tab Water heater pressure relief valve vertically to remove cover e Make sure the water heater is turned off on the control panel switch Go outside and take the cover off the water heater Pop open the pressure relief valve at the t
52. l Item Comment SEAT BELTS 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 7 TV 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 A reduce the chance of damage from the cold Check the Owner s Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Do s and Don ts TV To remove the TV remove the four mounting bolts on the back of the TV mounting bracket A and remove the RCA cables power supply cable and antenna cable PROPANE 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 PROPANE 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 PROPANE Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure and is not covered under any warranty PROPANE The BBQ quick disconnect
53. lator ey You can fill your tanks using the gravity fills 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Potable Water Use 91 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 A Roadtrek recommends that you use a dedicated single purpose potable water hose These are usually white in color Buy a new one and use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a Campground with extreme skepticism especially it there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system oa ie Fant it ru ie ye City water fill location City water valve in closed handle Attaching pressure regulator to city vertical position water fill location To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source e Turn the water pump off e Close the city tank fill valve by turning the handle to the vertical position e Close all interior faucets e Flush old water and any contaminants out of the water supply faucet e Connect your fresh water hose to the faucet e Attach your pressure regulator to the Roadtrek s city water connection e Attach a fresh water hose to the the pressure regulator e Slowly open the faucet of the city water source 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Potable Water Use 92 e The city water conne
54. ling away from the pumps To ensure that neither your hot water heater nor your refrigerator generate dangerous open flames while handling fuel always turn the battery disconnect switch OFF when refueling Refer to the refrigerator owner s manual for details of operation 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Appliances 30 Oven The oven is a standard microwave convection oven It operates much the same as the microwave at your house It is probably lower powered so cooking may take a bit longer You must be connected to shore power or have the generator running to use the microwave Cooktop The two burner propane cooktop needs fresh air for its safe operation Make sure to open a window and open and or turn on the overhead fan for proper ventilation The burner igniters require 12 volt power to work so turn on the battery disconnect switch to use them ew ts Refer to the cooktop owner s manual for details of operation m Galley stove 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 31 Outside your Roadtrek Awning 1 9 Awning power switch Awning attachment Stowed awning Your Roadtrek has an electric roll up awning The control for the awning is located above the passenger door on the inside To open the awning push the rocker switch and the awning will extend Lower the supports on each side and secure them to the two attachment points on the side of the Roadtrek Refer to the awning manual for
55. liters Fresh water tank capacity Gray water tank capacity Black water tank capacity Battery type Battery Capacity Propane tank size Propane tank capacity at 80 Water heater capacity Furnace Refrigerator Air Conditioner 14 gallons 53 liters 23 gallons 85 liters 8 gallons 30 liters AGM maintenance free 95 amp hours standard 190 amp hours optional 10 gallons 38 liters 8 gallons 30 liters 6 gallons 28 5 liters 16 000 BTUs hour 3 way propane 12VDC 120VAC 10 200 BTUs hour 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Warranty 69 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 f
56. ll 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 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 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Utilities 37 Utilities Just like your house your 170 Versatile has fresh water electricity waste water disposal heating and cooling systems In the 170 Versatile these systems are self contained and travel with you Your vehicle should be reasonably level to allow normal operation of the system Fresh Water Exterior tank fill location City water connection Fresh water is contained a tank underneath the vehicle s driver seat The fill location is located on the driver s door near the door han
57. lunk 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 750 watts maximum output Larger loads such as the air conditioner or microwave 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 78 The inverter switch is on the left side of the monitor panel above and to t
58. m e Set the speaker selector to SURROUND 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 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 104 TV cable oy E sle r i sa 4 j ie 7 fz a i TEN ERN ek PAW U ee he Ta ps connected eres Eee y N Ki se a y A k s e oy _ gt antenna cable AB switch selected for cable bottom button 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 105 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 Push the bottom button on the antenna cable AB switch in the cabinet above the TV The bottom button connects your TV to the
59. manent hookup the reminder 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 Since you have a waste water discharge pump the big rig s semi permanent giant sewer hose on an inclined pathway to the dump won t work for you you have to run the pump anyway so why not just dispense with all that unsightly and potentially hazardous plumbing 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 anytime merely by stowing your electrical cord 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 84 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 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
60. n propane require a fairly level setting to operate properly since the refrigerant relies on gravity to circulate Your unit has such a refrigerator Check the manual for the specific leveling requirements for your unit but in general if it s level enough to be comfortable for you it s probably good enough for your 3 refrigerator Front to back leveling is more important than side to side Leveling blocks leveling If you have a choice it s better to have the front of the Roadtrek very slightly higher than the back both for shower drainage and heat pump condensate drainage 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Shore Power 86 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 Driver s side storage compartment Mousehole with small opening for cord opened The larger hinged plastic door opens to allow the plug through 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Shore Power 87 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 c
61. n to change the seat back angle for more comfortable seating The backs lift up and are held by a pin in a slot see photo below The seat bottom cushions can be lifted and moved forward approximately three inches 8 cm because they are eccentrically mounted on a rod Moving the bottom cushion forward and flipping the small panel at the base of the seat back out will configure the second row seats in a more reclined position 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 18 Second row seat back pin and slot Back seat configured in reclined position To create a front lounge area by rotating the two front seats to face the back 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 19 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
62. ng 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 1 Warranty Card on Vehicle must be completed by the Dealer and faxed to Roadtrek Motorhomes within 48 hours of date of 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 2 Warranty claims and authorization requests should be submitted using the Electronic Warranty Management system found 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 3 Warranty work that will exceed 200 must first be authorized by Roadtrek Motorhomes before proceeding with such work The authorization number issued by Roadtrek Motorhomes must be noted on the warranty claim See item 2 above 4 Roadtrek Motorhomes reserves the right to inspect defective parts that have been replaced under warranty Dealer is expected to hold selected parts for a period of not to exceed 60 days See below 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Warranty 71 5 Only parts and accessories and other material available
63. nverter generator or shore power must be used Refer to the Electrical System for instructions on 120VAC power The TV and DVD are supplied with remote controls The home theatre system has inputs for media devices Read the Owner s manual for full details 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 A Always stow the TV with the bracket secured to the wall for travel 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 102 nade 22 TV antenna switch and power injector Antenna cable AB switch set for antenna top button Over the air TV To watch TV using the Roadtrek rooftop antenna e Have 120 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running e Turn on TV and home theatre system e Make sure the power injector is on the barrel connector is plugged into the top of the injector e Set the speaker selector to SURROUND e Set the antenna cable AB Switch to antenna by pressing the top button 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 103 DVD To watch a DVD e Have 120 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running e Turn on TV and home theatre syste
64. 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 X 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Obtaining Service 67 Obtaining Service When your Roadtrek needs service determine if the issue is with the Roadtrek upfits or the Chevrolet chassis For Roadtrek upfits contact your Roadtrek dealer For chassis related issues contact GM Chevrolet service Advise the service writer that you have a Chevrolet Express 2500 3 4 ton van rather than a motorhome Some GM a dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes but most can service a 3 4 ton van 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Specifications 68 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 20 gallons 76
65. op of the water heater A small amount of water might flow out x If water is gushing out continuously STOP Go back to the beginning of this guide DO NOT remove the anode rod until you figure out what s going on You either left the water pump on or you are hooked up to city water 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 117 Water Heater Anode Water heater anode with some corrosion but probably cleanable and usable for another year e Drain the water heater by removing the anode rod You will need a 1 1 16 socket and a ratchet or breaker bar A This is a good time to rinse out the water heater and inspect the anode rod If the anode rod looks spongy or all that is left is a rusty iron rod throw it away and buy and install a new anode rod Use teflon tape on the threads to reinstall the anode rod Do not overtighten 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 118 ar ee RTS a Cipli Laake ji nik yet j r 2 i W C o i A ae P m x i h k a F E p W T z r Water heater bypass valves in the open Water heater bypass valves in the bypass position In the open position all handles position In the bypass position all are horizontal handles are vertical Set the valves at the water heater to the by pass position The middle valve the one on the water line connecting the line at the top of the water heater to the inlet at the bottom of the heater shoul
66. ower pressure 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 113 HOWTO Water System Winterizing Do you really need to winterize A lf 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 A 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 X 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 114 How to winterize using anti freeze Typical non toxic RV Water heater enclosure antifreeze This procedure can be done in less an hour with only one specialized tool a 1 1 16 inch 27 mm socket and a ratchet or breaker bar e Get 2 gallons of RV antifreeze X DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for potable water lines e Dump and rinse the gray and black tan
67. poon 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 94 A 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 ey 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 and the macerator You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible Dumping the tanks ee ie a a Di Compartment with waste water discharge Waste water discharge hose with black hose and gray water valves e Open the access door just to the rear of the driver s side door This will expose the black and gray water valves Support the door in the open position by using the support arm 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 95 gt n Support arm for access door Waste water pump button on base of driver s seat e Open the long compartment behind the driver This will expose the waste water discharge hose Support the door in the open position by using the support arm 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 96 yy me Extending the ho
68. 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Potable Water Use 90 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 A 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 Typical water pressure regu
69. power cord into the campsite 30A 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 standard 750 watt inverter The electrical outlets above the galley and under the passenger side rear captain s seat 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 under the passenger side chair powers the TV and DVD player so check it if your TV is not receiving power GFCI outlet under rear passenger side seat 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Monitor Panel 53 Monitor Panel The monitor panel is located inside the side door above the passenger side rear captain s seat 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 appl
70. r faucet is located on the driver s side in the Small driver s side storage compartment just in front of the rear wheel See Outside your Roadtrek for more details on location Door extended into privacy position 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Appliances 27 Appliances TV and DVD player TV Bracket release DVD player The TV and DVD player are located in the rear on the passenger side Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be used They are supplied with remote controls For more information see HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Appliances 28 Antenna and Cable Connections 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 ri sooo ar SURAQUNE Bile Soe ae TV antenna and cable connections Rear speaker control switch Controlling the Rear Speakers The surround sound system offered in your Roadtrek allows you to control the rear speaker sound in your vehicle Locate the speaker switch in the cabinet above the home theater system e Surround Setting Allows back speakers to function as part of the TV home theater system e Off Setting Turns the rear speakers off e Automotive Setting Connects the rear speakers to the front dash radio ey If you are experiencing problems with your TV recep
71. r will vent hot gasses when the water heater is running The chrome one forward of the water heater is the furnace vent and air intake which will also vent hot gasses when the furnace Is running Q Do not block any of these vents They need to remain unobstructed to prevent dangerous fumes from entering the interior space X Since all these sources of open flame are near the fuel fill door on the driver s side please ensure that all propane appliances are off when refueling your Roadtrek In addition to making sure your main propane tank valve is shut whenever the vehicle is stored or in motion turn the battery disconnect switch off when refueling this will disable the water heater igniter the refrigerator igniter and the furnace 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Outside your Roadtrek 34 Propane Access Panel The propane access cover is located in the rear at the center of the bumper Flip the side latches to expose the tank valve and filler 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 THIS PROPANE PIPING SYSTEM I5 DESIGNED FOR USE WITH PROPANE ONLY DO NOT CONNECT NATURAL
72. ree 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 1 Accident 2 Unauthorized repairs or alterations 3 Normal maintenance 4 Changes made to other units manufactured after this Vehicle was manufactured This is not an engineer upgrade warranty 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Warranty 70 5 Incidental damages connected with the failure of the Vehicle such as lost time inconvenience loss of use of the Vehicle cost of rental cars gasoline telephone travel or lodging 6 Damages cause
73. rek Inc Maintenance 63 L 1 i aE H me e i on rug i Sad a oe a ie Ea i Tai alt a zi E i a ii koe me bE poe a de i pN I r Gravity fill on driver s doorpost Freshwater tank drain under drivers 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 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Maintenance 64 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 To wash the solar panel use a garden hose
74. ress 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 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 GENERATOR START HOURS jmo Incompatible with 85 fuels Run generator with regular unloaded gasoline only 31 OP PRIME gare the b the me ON p toar soul Owners on BATTE The b the n 1 Aim 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Distribution Panel 58 Distribution Panel AC Breaker Panel PIAT oTa ta att if ot gal et The 120 volt breakers are located above the side door just as ue below the monitor panel behind a black plastic cover Flip the a cover to the right and note the label under the cover with the identifying information on each breaker telling you what each circuit breaker supplies power to When storin
75. ressing the bottom turns it off Water Heater Switch The water heater switch is to the right of the water pump switch As with all the other switches on the monitor panel the battery disconnect switch must be on for the water heater to work Even though the water heater uses propane to heat the water all the igniters and controls are electrical Be sure that the water heater is full of water before turning it on if water 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 80 comes out of the hot water faucets when they are opened the water heater has water in it After turning it on the red light to the right of the switch will come on for a few seconds than go off as the burner ignites If the light keeps going off and on your burner is not lighting Make sure that you have propane in your propane tank and that the main valve is open If the stove burners light your propane supply is good Water heater switch and red indicator Tank level indicators light 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 ts in each tank Roadtrek recommends that you keep a small amount of water in your gray and black tanks at all times This
76. scharge hose City water connection valve shown Water pump filter closed e Turn the city water connection valve on The water pump will operate Allow it to run about 20 seconds Turn city water connection valve off e Turn the water pump off and open a galley sink faucet to release back pressure e Open the fresh tank drain line briefly until antifreeze flows out e Remove water pump filter if so equipped Replace water pump filter lid Winterizing using compressed air Roadtrek recommends against using compressed air for winterizing Other methods of winterizing Roadtrek only recommends the winterizing method outlined above using RV antifreeze 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO De Winterizing 120 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 a cup of fresh bleach Bleach loses its potency over time always start with bleach that X is less than 6 months old 1 Mix up two gallons of water and one cup of chlorine bleach Add to the fresh water tank gravity fill in the driver s door post 2 This is a good time to get some stuff for spring cleaning of your Roadtrek so drive around for an hour Let it sit for a couple more hours 3 Open the fresh water tank drain valve under the driver s door and drain the fresh water tank This kills any bacteria in the tank before you distribute them
77. se Press and hold the button to activate the pump e Open the drivers door and locate the waste water pump switch It is a red pushbutton located on the driver s seat base e Remove the waste water discharge hose from storage 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 97 Open the waste water discharge hose valve Weigh t he p z T A A TE a ee Bean shits ra fo RY hose down to prevent accidents 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 98 e Open the valve on the end of the sewage discharge hose e Insert the waste water discharge hose outlet into the dump Station waste receptacle e There are two ways to secure the hose in the dump station waste receptacle four inch pipe In the white box that came with your Roadtrek there is a rubber doughnut which goes over the discharge nozzle and can be wedged into the waste receptacle to hold the waste water discharge hose in place Some RV parks require you to use a doughnut If you trust gravity more than friction or don t want to store the doughnut between uses use a rock to weight the hose down Either way make sure that hose doesn t get loose when you turn the pump on The discharge stream is forceful and will knock the hose out of the drain if you do not secure it It is much easier and more sanitary to secure it before turning the pump on than it is to chase it around afterwards Rubber doughnut installed
78. soline powered generator provides up to 2800 watts of 1 isores 120 volt household current enough to run all your appliances GENERATOR and recharge your batteries Please refer to the Onan Generator ye manual for operation and maintenance 1 Always close the rear windows of the vehicle and turn off the cet ees ieeseee ENM roof ventilation fan to avoid exhaust entering the vehicle s eens SR owners interior Tels Siesese HOURS 1 10 There is an hour meter to the right of the switch which displays hours of generator use Maintenance on the generator is scheduled according to hours of use There is a break in oil change scheduled after 20 to 50 hours of generator use so check your Onan manual for particulars Incompatible with E B5 fuels 7 Run generator with regular unloaded gasoline only 31 OP PRIME A Please be sure to operate the generator at half load or more at least 1200 watts either the heat pump or an electric heater for one hour every month Failure to do this can lead to internal corrosion gumming up of the float bowl and eventual failure 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 52 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
79. t to get hit over the head with Galley Counter and Cabinets a a lt LESS A 1 Fi Galley counter extension er extension support Galley count You can extend the galley counter by flipping up the galley counter extension Use the support brackets at each end to hold it up To re stow the extension in the down position pull up with one hand while slipping the two supports out of the notches in the track on the extension top Beneath the galley countertop there are drawers to the left and right of the food preparation surface to hold silverware and cooking utensils The center panel is fixed and is not a drawer 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 13 Lights tat feet 2 fe Fluorescent light D tap light The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of the lights to work The fluorescent lights turn on and off with the integrated switch The oval ceiling lights are all individually controlled and are tap lights to turn them off or on press on the lens area 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 14 Tables Front table in place Rear seating area with table There is one table for use either in the front or rear lounge areas for dining playing cards or computer use 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Interior Living Space 15 Table leg stowed in recess above side door Table stowed under TV Unscrew the T nut on the end of the leg fully
80. teries very quickly If you operate these appliances do so for a limited time unless you also have additional sources of power Instead of the regular inverter switch on the monitor panel your inverter switch will be on its own smaller panel back just to the right of the thermostat on the passenger side of the rear lounge area The switch has three positions off in the middle position power save auto in the top position and power save off in the bottom position In the power save auto setting when you re not using anything with 120 volt power the inverter will put itself to sleep In this mode it still uses a small amount of power If you turn on a 120 volt appliance it senses a load and will come back on in about 20 seconds If you select power save auto you ll reduce the electricity it takes to keep the inverter powered and your batteries will require less recharging Pressing the bottom of the switch selects power save off When this setting is selected the inverter will be on continuously 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Electrical System 51 There is a shore power indicator light to the right of the switch to tell you the system is receiving shore power There Is also a battery charging indicator light to tell you when the batteries are being charged by shore power Your refrigerator will run on either 12 volt battery power or 120 volt inverter power or propane if you wish to save electricity Optional Gasoline Generator The ga
81. through Roadtrek Motorhomes are to be used in the performance of warranty service Express shipping costs are not covered by this warranty policy 6 Warranty repairs performed a second time by a Dealer due to incorrect or inadequate diagnosis improper assembly or 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 7 Purchasers are responsible for presenting their vehicle to a Roadtrek Dealer as soon as problem exists The warranty 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 e air conditioner e electrical inverter charger e electronic equipment TV DVD player in dash radio etc e furnace or other heating system e hydronic heating system e microwave oven e refrigerator e s
82. tion Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 76 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 control board even the igniters for the propane cooktop 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 WATER ABATER 0 ER amp wit lars GENERATOR Roadtrek WF TART a i TEA E PUNET AET Seba EPERE T Ei cims y setae ee lC U warrery Be eaaia RESEN l E i F p 3 LAG ATIS PREAS uo re Monitor Panel with standard inverter and optional gasoline generator 2014 by Roadtrek Inc HOWTO Monitor Panel 71 mR Battery disconnect switch Standard inverter switch You will hear a c
83. tion while using the over the air antenna check to ensure the connection to the antenna signal booster located in the cabinet above the home theater system is plugged in ey To ensure power is getting to the antenna check to see if the blue indicator light on the antenna is illuminated and that the indicator light on the power injector in the cabinet above the TV is illuminated 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Appliances 29 Hot Water The 170 Versatile is equipped with a 6 gallon water heater The heater requires both 12VDC and propane for proper operation See Monitor Panel for location and operation of the switch for the heater Refer to the Owner s Manual for the heater for details about the heater itself Refrigerator The refrigerator is a 3 way electric and propane model which that can run on DC battery power AC shore generator power or propane Propane operation allows you to operate your refrigerator for weeks on one tank of propane while boondocking but cannot be used while the vehicle is in motion While driving operate the refrigerator on DC 12 volt power the vehicle alternator generates more than enough power to run the refrigerator and keep your batteries charged while driving You can use AC when plugged into shore power when you don t want to use propane unnecessarily X Never run your refrigerator on propane while at a gas station Shut the refrigerator off while at a gas station and turn it back on after pul
84. to rinse dirt off the panel Do not scrub it with a brush or otherwise apply any abrasive material to the solar panel surface Rinsing the panel two or three times a year to remove excess dirt is all you need to do to keep the panel operating at full output 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 amp polish and protect exterior surfaces The wheels are coated aluminum there is no bare aluminum on the vehicle so do not use aluminum polish on any surface of your Roadtrek The wheel center caps are chrome 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Spare Tire Storage 65 Spare Tire Storage Rear Door Spare Tire Spare tire retaining pin ey 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 ever
85. tove e toilet e water pump e macerator e water heater 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Warranty 72 Propane or Gasoline Generator The generator is covered by the manufacturer s warranty 1 The generator warranty may be voided if the manufacturer s maintenance and run requirements are not met AGM Battery Warranty Batteries are warranted by the battery manufacturer for one year from the In Service Date of the Roadtrek 1 Warranty is voided if AGM batteries are tampered with topped off with distilled water or allowed to sulfate or freeze due to 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Registration Registration Please send this form in or email the information to sales roadtrek com 1 when you purchase your Roadtrek CHANGE OF OWNER NAME OR ADDRESS FORM PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY 5 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 17 character number found on top left of instrument panel 2
86. 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 ae fire extinguishers currently supplied is 12 years replace the fire Fire extinguisher located under second row passenger extinguisher if it is more than 12 years past the year of side seat manufacture stamped on the base of the cylinder 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Maintenance 61 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
87. ugging 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 qian rere wees TL et em a Patio light switch Water pump switch 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Monitor Panel 56 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 to the right of the water pump switch As with all the other switches on the monitor panel the battery disconnect switch must be on for the water heater to work Even though the water heater uses propane to heat the water all the igniters and controls are electrical Water heater switch Tank status lights 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Monitor Panel 57 Tank and charge indicators To the right of the monitor panel 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 P
88. 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 Q Propane tanks shall 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Propane System 43 Q To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle Q Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure A The auxiliary BBQ outlet is regulated to 15 P S I If you are using an external grill with this hookup ensure that the appliance is rated for that pressure or has its own regulator for lower pressure by The auxiliary BBQ male connector to connect to your BBQ pigtail is Cast Products part 829000 or 829120 The hose assembly in varying lengths is available as MB Sturgis part no 100476
89. y Roadtrek Inc Utilities 39 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 Black Tank The black water tanks contains toilet waste Please refer to the HOWTO Waste Water Dumping for information about what materials you can and cannot flush down the toilet and a concise guide to the procedure for dumping your wastewater tanks 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 tank 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 See Monitor Panel for more information A Close both the black and grey water gate valves 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 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Propane System 40 Propane

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