REV Midwest Automotive Design American Coach Patriot 2022, Owner'S Manual

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A M E R I C A N C O A C H P A T R I O T O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
A M E R I C A N C O A C H // P A T R I O T S E C T I O N 5 // 3 9
tank when you get to your destination� These drinking water
ready hoses are readily available in a variety of lengths through
your American Coach Dealership and many RV or Marine supply
companies� We do not recommend using an ordinary garden hose
for this purpose, as some garden hoses may leech compounds into
the water� Do not overlook the need to keep your drinking water
hose clean and sanitary at all times� Always drain the hose fully
before storing it in you coach�
To fill the water tank, or to use city water, connect the hose to
the fresh water inlet in the wet bay, and follow the instructions in
SECTION 8 – PLUMBING of this manual� The freshwater tank
capacity of your coach will vary based on the chassis size (the 144
coach = 28 gallons, and the 170/170EXT coach = 32 gallons). This
adds between 233 and 267 pounds of additional weight to your
coach when the tank is full� When traveling remotely, this may not be
a sufficient amount of water to meet your needs, and there may be
some value in bringing along fresh bottled drinking water to increase
the total capacity on hand for long trips� If you travel with cases
of bottled water, keep them distributed evenly and at the lowest
possible location within the vehicle� Keep in mind the previous
caution not to exceed the coach’s total weight capacity for all cargo,
gear, equipment, and fluids.
NOTE
Transporting bottled water may increase your total
freshwater capacity. However, it must be factored into your
coach’s total cargo weight.
DANGER
Use only commercially produced and approved additives
for fresh drinking water. Never add bleach or other cleaning
products to your drinking water, which will result in serious
physical illness and possible death.
WARNING
Do not use an ordinary garden hose to supply water to
your coach. Use only hoses certified for use with drinking /
potable water. Use of an improper hose may contaminate
your coach’s drinking water supply and plumbing, resulting
in potential serious physical illness.
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warning
WARNING
Failure to monitor fluid levels and to practice proper
freshwater sanitation could lead to equipment failure and / or
unhealthy drinking water, resulting in serious physical illness.
■ DRIVING IN DESERT- HEAT/
MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN / HEAVY
TRAFFIC
DESERT-HEAT
Driving in the desert is challenging and it carries additional risks well
beyond an ordinary road trip� Motorists must have a plan in place to
deal with the extreme environment, potential breakdowns, and water
or fuel shortages� You should also be prepared to face and handle
two of the most dangerous desert-related road hazards: flash floods
and dust or sandstorms� Your American Coach Patriot is capable
of performing well in desert environments, which can range from
extremely high daytime to cold nighttime temperatures� However, the
desert environment poses some significant dangers and risks. If you
are operating in very remote desert areas, those risks are amplified by
the reduced potential for immediate assistance (especially emergency
roadside or medical support).
Always perform a careful inspection of your coach’s key functional
systems prior to any trip through a desert location� Pay particular
attention to the engine oil level and the mileage driven since the last
oil change� Desert conditions warrant a more frequent service interval
than ordinary driving� This advice also applies to your coach’s LP
generator (if equipped), which is air cooled and may be subject to
extremely high loads and operating temperatures�
Check your engine coolant level and top it off to the required
specification level stated in your Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Operating
Instructions� If your coolant level is low, be sure to inspect the engine
for possible coolant leaks� Check the condition of your tires and
consider bringing along a spare� When camping in the desert, tire
covers are also a good idea to reduce the harsh effects of extreme
heat and sun on the tires� Refer to SECTION 4 – SAFETY�
Check the operation of your air conditioners (both the chassis and the
roof mounted unit. This is a good time to replace the cabin air filter on
the chassis and to make certain the air filter on the roof
air conditioner
is free of dust and lint� If they are not blowing cold air adequately, you
may also want to having them inspected for refrigerant leaks or debris
in the heat exchanger� Make certain both units are fully functional
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