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PROPANE TANK
Stove top burners, water heater, furnace and the generator in DIESEL
operated RVs are fuelled by propane. The RV is equipped with an integrated
propane tank located underneath the vehicle. Main valve
①
, tank inlet
②
and
level indicator
③
are located directly on the tank.
We provide the first tank of propane. It may be necessary to refill the
propane tank as required during a trip at your own cost. Propane can be refilled at many gas stations and
some private campgrounds. The service personnel will do the refilling for you. Self-service of propane is
prohibited for safety precautions. The propane tank does not need to be full when you return the vehicle.
Troubleshooting: Propane
Problem
Cause/Solution
Propane
operation
of
appliances does not work.
-
The propane valve on the tank is closed. Please open the valve.
-
The propane tank is empty. Please refill.
No propane supply after the
main valve has been turned
open following refilling or a
ferry trip.
Please open the valves very slowly because otherwise the safety shut-off valve,
may be triggered preventing the propane from flowing to the end devices.
Allow 1 to 2 minutes for the propane to reach the devices. If the shut-off valve
has been triggered, please close the propane tank valve (turn lock). Then
reopen the propane tank valve slowly.
Propane alarm is triggered
or there is a smell of sulfur
or rotten eggs inside the RV.
Immediately close the main valve on the propane tank. There may be a leak in
the system. Open doors and windows so that any propane can escape to the
outside. Avoid open fire under any circumstances until the smell has dissipated,
and do not operate any electrical switches. The system must be inspected by a
technician. If there is no problem with the propane system, the smell may
indicate a coach battery overload or short circuit. If this is the case, you should
be able to see a white powder (sulphuric acid) on or around the battery. Please
do NOT touch it, because the acid is corrosive! Please call our OnRoad-Service
so that we can arrange for an appointment with a technician.
WATER SYSTEM
FRESHWATER TANK (POTABLE WATER/TANK FILL)
The RV is equipped with an integrated freshwater tank. Please refer to the "Vehicle Specifications" chapter for
tank capacities. The water tank must be refilled regularly from the outside using a water hose. The tank inlet is
labelled "Potable Water" or "Tank Fill".
CAUTION:
If used properly, propane use is very safe. Nevertheless, all of our vehicles are equipped with a
propane detector that triggers an alarm when an elevated concentration of propane is detected
in the air. Propane is highly flammable and explosive. Therefore, please be sure to strictly follow
the operating instructions for all propane-operated devices in the vehicle.
If you notice a typical smell of sulfur or rotten eggs, or if the propane alarm sounds, extinguish all
open flames immediately, do not operate any electrical switches, and please close the main valve
of the propane tank. Then immediately open all windows and doors. Once the alarm stops, make
sure that all switches on the propane cooker are properly turned off, i.e., are in the OFF position.
In such cases, avoid open fire under all circumstances!
Prior to refuelling, propane refilling or ferry rides, the main valve of the propane tank MUST be
closed. All propane-operated appliances, such as the fridge, stove and heater, must first be
turned off.