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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

How to winterize using anti-freeze

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• Get three gallons of RV antifreeze.

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

Typical RV anti-freeze

Turn off the water heater

Fresh tank drain under the

driver's door

Drain by the fresh water fill in

the rear

Tankless water heater drains

Summary of Contents for 2016 Zion

Page 1: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc PDF generated at Fri 22 Apr 2016 12 44 38 EDT Owner s Manual 2016 Zion...

Page 2: ...rranty 62 Registration 66 Regulatory Notices 68 HOWTO Monitor Panel 69 HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 74 HOWTO Shore Power 78 HOWTO Potable Water Use 82 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 85 HOWTO Propane Syst...

Page 3: ...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 refrigera...

Page 4: ...verter 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...

Page 5: ...tself 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 a...

Page 6: ...and pressing the bottom turns it off Water Heater Switch Your water heater switch is not on the monitor panel it is on the water heater in the cabinet to the left of the galley This is an electric wat...

Page 7: ...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 hea...

Page 8: ...e 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 usua...

Page 9: ...that you re automatically reminded of when your waste water tanks are full When you re close to running out of fresh water that means it s time to dump your wastewater tanks With a more permanent hoo...

Page 10: ...ce of more campsites since not all of them have full hookups or the even better choice of no campsite at all to take advantage of the E Trek s extended boondocking capability You can stay out there un...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ending on the specific model this cord could be permanently attached or removable If your cord is removable connect the cord to your Roadtrek first before plugging in to the campground power pedestal...

Page 13: ...RV parks and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages and amperages available at each site The power will typically be in a pedestal with a cover that flips up If you cannot find your power pede...

Page 14: ...e 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...

Page 15: ...single large appliance at a time you may need to turn off your air conditioner if you want to use the microwave for example If you exceed the current capacity of the receptacle you may pop the breake...

Page 16: ...check for leaks tightening the connections as necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure Before connecting to external water supplies purchase and install a press...

Page 17: ...de under the rear bumper City water valve located in the B pillar on the driver s side just behind the driver s seat To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off...

Page 18: ...rain just behind the city water connection is a good place for 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...

Page 19: ...tank and a black holding tank The gray tank holds the sink and shower water The black tank holds the toilet waste As a result the black tank is a lot nastier than the gray tank Do not throw any paper...

Page 20: ...tanks Remove the cover thumb screws Waste water hose in stowed position Remove the access door on the driver s side just in front of the rear wheel Two thumb screws and a lock secure this door This w...

Page 21: ...e water hose storage Remove the dump hose from its compartment and extend it to the drain Open the valve on the end and insert into the drain Use a convenient rock or other weight to hold hose down Al...

Page 22: ...y tank second The graywater will help flush any remaining solids from the dump hose Use the dumpsite rinse hose to clean the end of the hose Replace the hose in its compartment and close the cover Add...

Page 23: ...ooktop 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 tr...

Page 24: ...ff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate any propane appliance while the vehicle is in motion If you close the...

Page 25: ...raining or instruction Do not attempt to fill the tank unless you have had appropriate training Reading this manual does not constitute sufficient training to safely fill propane If you overfill the t...

Page 26: ...he 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 Send...

Page 27: ...he 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 purcha...

Page 28: ...quids 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 als...

Page 29: ...rs at night with calm winds then you don t need to winterize The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing If the forecast is for extended cold periods with daytime temperatures...

Page 30: ...anti freeze Get three gallons of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for potable water lines Typical RV anti freeze Turn off the water heater Fresh tank...

Page 31: ...saving a half gallon for the drains Replace the orange plug Turn the water pump on Open the galley sink faucet both hot and cold sides until you see undiluted pink antifreeze come out Do the same with...

Page 32: ...he tanks before you distribute them through the entire water system Second step Fill and drain to ground the fresh water tank Fill again so that the tank is filled with fresh water adding a cup of chl...

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