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HOWTO: Water System Winterizing

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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.

Summary of Contents for CS Adventurous

Page 1: ...Roadtrek Inc PDF generated at Fri 10 Jul 2015 09 37 24 EDT Owner s Manual CS Adventurous...

Page 2: ...3 Before You Head Out 7 Coming Home 8 Interior Living Space 11 Sleeping Facilities 20 Bathroom Facilities 24 Appliances 28 Outside your Roadtrek 32 Utilities 41 Heating and Cooling 45 Electrical Syst...

Page 3: ...ion 82 Regulatory Notices 84 HOWTO Monitor Panel 85 HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 91 HOWTO Shore Power 95 HOWTO Potable Water Use 99 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 102 HOWTO Propane System 108 HOWTO Cable...

Page 4: ...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 re...

Page 5: ...may not Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work Charge for this manual other than reasona...

Page 6: ...for more details Level 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...

Page 7: ...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 th...

Page 8: ...fting techniques EXTRA COUNTER SPACE Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover AUXILIARY BATTERY Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing Protective eye we...

Page 9: ...ms need to be disconnected before working on them BATTERY Never jump the under hood battery Use the jump points provided on the engine See Owner s manual for proper jumping instructions The engine bat...

Page 10: ...s manual Contact your dealer with any questions Plan your trip Then use this quick checklist The day before your trip charge your batteries by plugging in overnight cool your refrigerator by turning i...

Page 11: ...s 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 f...

Page 12: ...off three important switches to keep from draining your batteries the battery disconnect switch on your monitor panel the inverter switch either on the monitor panel with the standard inverter or jus...

Page 13: ...ch batteries topped up while your Roadtrek is parked outside clear of snow leaves and so on If you don t have solar panels it would be prudent to check your coach battery state of charge every month o...

Page 14: ...make sure the latch is still open button out then close the door Once the cabinet door is closed press the latch button in to lock the cabinet Do not attempt to close the cabinet doors while the latc...

Page 15: ...derate upward pressure and GENTLE outward pressure with both thumbs on the bottom corners of the door to open a stuck cabinet Turn screw clockwise to lower cabinet face if it won t latch counterclockw...

Page 16: ...stant Hot Water Dispenser The instant hot water dispensing system is in the cabinet below and to the right of the galley sink The replaceable filter is accessed inside this cabinet On demand hot water...

Page 17: ...knobs and a friction closure mechanism to secure them while the Roadtrek is in motion Make sure they are completely closed before driving Tables There are front and rear tables to use either the fron...

Page 18: ...Interior Living Space 15 2015 by Roadtrek Inc CS Front table stowed Table legs stowed in wardrobe CS Rear table T bolt attachment for table leg base...

Page 19: ...and lowers the front of the seat the lever where the back and base of the seat join raises and lowers the back of the seat and the knob above that on the seat back reclines the seat back The lumbar s...

Page 20: ...e swiveling the front seats The third seat will swivel easily once it is brought forward from the bathroom wall Lights Tap light The circular ceiling lights are all individually controlled and are tap...

Page 21: ...Interior Living Space 18 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Shade window covering Opaque window covering...

Page 22: ...t be raised by turning the large knurled knob Raise the cover then use the remote to the desired speed and temperature There is also a fuse in the body of the fan in addition to the fuse in the distri...

Page 23: ...ed depending on your preference or requirements You begin by lowering the sofa To lower the sofa please follow these steps Remove any heavy or bulky objects from the sofa Clear the space in front of t...

Page 24: ...te the panel under the bench cushions on the passenger s side and slide it out into the open space between the two side bench seats Secure it into the notches on the inner surface of both bench seat b...

Page 25: ...at base height lever until the back of the seat base is as low as possible Use the recline knob to put the seat back in an upright position Turn both passenger side captain seats around so that the ba...

Page 26: ...Sleeping Facilities 23 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Notch in folding mattress for rear seat belt Passenger side folding mattress in place...

Page 27: ...it down shower Securing Bathroom Door Door pin The bathroom doors are secured by a latch and pin system To secure the doors for driving Close the left hand door first followed by the right Engage the...

Page 28: ...ntains a marine type toilet To secure the doors once inside use the inside latch To flush the toilet use your foot to press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the toilet then release the foot ped...

Page 29: ...sconnected connect it to the threaded fitting behind the sink faucet handles Release the hook and loop fastener straps retaining the shower curtain Slide the shower curtain along its track to enclose...

Page 30: ...sh the knob located between the sink faucet back down to switch the flow of water back to the sink faucet Refasten the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor this is important as it stops t...

Page 31: ...sure In order to generate power to these appliances you must turn on the inverter connect to shore power or run the generator if so equipped Antenna and Cable Connections There are two antenna connect...

Page 32: ...Setting Connects the rear speakers to the front dash radio If you are experiencing problems with your TV reception while using the over the air antenna check the connection to the antenna system boost...

Page 33: ...ical outlet Turn this appliance off when not in use because it consumes a large amount of electricity Leaving it on will significantly reduce the amount of time your batteries will supply power before...

Page 34: ...are plugged into shore power Optional Inductive Cooktop Stove Induction stove The optional induction cooktop stove requires special induction ready cookware which can be purchased anywhere cookware i...

Page 35: ...ther obstructions Press the switch inside the passenger side front door above the doorframe to extend the awning and lower the supports on each side Once extended secure the supports to the two attach...

Page 36: ...rek is equipped with a step that automatically extends when the side door is opened for easy entry and exit out of your vehicle With the step switch on the step will extend once when the door is open...

Page 37: ...m between the wheels The compartment behind the front door is for the city water connection and the propane tank The compartment behind the second door contains the waste water disposal hose the gray...

Page 38: ...o fill your Roadtrek with fuel 1 1 Open the driver side door 2 2 Swing open the fuel fill cover 3 Shut the driver s door to prevent fumes from entering the car 4 4 Remove the fuel cap 5 5 Fill the tan...

Page 39: ...nt 1 1 Open the door to 90 degrees 2 2 Close them slightly to relieve some of the tension on the door strap 3 3 Pull out the curved door strap by the tail light assembly and fold it back against the d...

Page 40: ...h a zipper and hook and loop fasteners Open the screen and locate the two tabs on one edge This edge is the bottom and the tabs snap onto the rear seat belt anchors Fasten these two snaps on each anch...

Page 41: ...with a hook and loop fastener strip Because of the double slider arrangement the bottom of the screen can be unzipped to allow access to the underbed storage area in the back of the E Trek without dis...

Page 42: ...enough to keep insects out this screen is not 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 d...

Page 43: ...angular compartment which houses the outside shower Like the inside shower this will provide hot and cold running water should you choose to shower outside Use the brass auxiliary key which came with...

Page 44: ...near the door handle for an orange plug Use a clean hose these can be bought at camping supply stores and are usually white to fill the tank When the tank is full water will overflow from the fill po...

Page 45: ...ection is located in the small compartment just in front of the driver s side rear tire Roadtrek recommends that you use a dedicated single purpose potable water hose These are usually white in color...

Page 46: ...faucet of the city water source The city water connection 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 s...

Page 47: ...the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels See HOWTO Monitor_Panel for more information on indicators When the gray water tank is full to capacity water will no long...

Page 48: ...either shore power power generated by the engine generator heat from the engine or propane The Alde control unit is located on the driver s side of the coach behind the cabinet to the left of the gall...

Page 49: ...rom freezing by dumping the water in its tank onto the ground beneath your vehicle if the temperature approaches freezing This protects the Alde plumbing only you still need to winterize the remaining...

Page 50: ...Heating and Cooling 47 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Alde frost control valve in operating position Frost control valve in tripped position Alde reset button...

Page 51: ...ve open as shown allows the heat exchange to take place The switch is located on the inboard side of the passenger seat pedestal To use the engine heat to heat the cabin and water while driving open t...

Page 52: ...see HOWTO Water System Winterizing Off unit is off and consumes no electricity Summer mode first two positions are for Summer use i e hot water but no cabin heat Selects 40 deg C water temperature Sel...

Page 53: ...ling The roof mounted air conditioner in your Roadtrek will provide cool air while camping and will also operate for short intervals while driving with the optional engine generator and the 2 500W inv...

Page 54: ...lity of the onwer once sold Roadtrek does not cover warranty replacement of the batteries for lack of maintenance Roadtrek places the coach batteries under the hood but the actual chassis battery that...

Page 55: ...by Roadtrek Inc Positive jumper point on driver s side of the engine Red disc is pushed back to expose the contact Coach batteries and negative jumper attachment point brass stud protruding from side...

Page 56: ...att Inverter The inverter switch turns on the inverter which produces 120 volt household current from the battery bank Turn this switch on whenever you wish to use any 120 volt appliance such as the t...

Page 57: ...engine and is operated by idling the vehicle engine If your coach batteries are low simply start the vehicle engine and let it idle until the batteries are sufficiently charged Usually 30 minutes of...

Page 58: ...operate automatically and the charger and controller are configured at the factory Please do not change the settings on the controller The display on the solar controller usually shows either voltage...

Page 59: ...other end into the Roadtrek Electrical Outlets The outlets are powered either from the inverter or from shore power when connected The outlets are protected by GFCI ground fault circuit interrupters A...

Page 60: ...button if needed by pushing it in The one over the galley provides protection for outlets on the driver s side of the Roadtrek The outlet behind the passenger side rear captain s chair provides GFCI p...

Page 61: ...for a couple of minutes before turning on heavy loads such as the air conditioner The counter to the right of the generator start switch measures hours of generator operation To stop the generator fir...

Page 62: ...tion The monitor panel is located inside the side door above the rear captain s seat Power Sources Monitor Panel Battery disconnect switch The monitor panel controls two separate power sources the 12...

Page 63: ...ces to work Remember to turn off the battery disconnect switch plus the optional 2500 watt inverter switch if supplied when your Roadtrek is not being used to avoid discharging the batteries The batte...

Page 64: ...atteries will require less recharging The middle position of the inverter switch is off and pressing the bottom of the switch selects Power Save Off When this setting is selected the inverter will be...

Page 65: ...e 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 Patio light switch Water p...

Page 66: ...ere is no water heater switch on the monitor panel The Alde control is behind the driver s side bulkhead to the left of the galley in the rear lounge area Follow the instructions in the Alde manual Ta...

Page 67: ...ning on heavy loads such as the air conditioner The hour meter to the right of the generator start switch measures hours of generator operation To stop the generator first shut down all heavy loads le...

Page 68: ...20 volt breakers are located on the driver s side on the flat wood panel above the driver s seat behind a black plastic panel Flip the cover down and note the sticker under the cover with the identify...

Page 69: ...oach batteries and is operational whenever the battery disconnect switch is on For this reason whenever the vehicle is occupied particularly if you are asleep the battery disconnect switch should be i...

Page 70: ...passenger seat Fire Extinguisher Your Roadtrek comes equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for all fires Before every trip check to see that the needle on the dial is in the green r...

Page 71: ...ery 40 000 km 24 000 miles Follow the tire rotation pattern for dual rear wheel models in your owner s manual Cargo Carrying Capacity See the information labels attached to the driver door post and th...

Page 72: ...ry 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...

Page 73: ...g brake system put the brake on and see if it will hold on a moderate hill If not get it repaired Check head lamp alignment shine your low beam headlights on a wall The light patterns should be the sa...

Page 74: ...ing 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...

Page 75: ...and banana lever to lower spare tire carrier Red arrow points to special lug nuts which MUST be used on steel spare wheel The spare wheel is located on the driver side behind the rear storage door Th...

Page 76: ...anana lever in the jack compartment Locate the 19 mm 3 4 inch wrench which came in the white box of Roadtrek accessories Roadtrek recommends you keep this in the glovebox when not in use so that it wi...

Page 77: ...nuts 1 2 inch or so Hook the crosspiece channel on the other end of the banana lever to the bar across the spare tire carrier and push down on the jack handle Kneeling on the jack handle to secure it...

Page 78: ...e vehicle using the jack and change the tire Follow the instructions in the Sprinter manual for proper use Secure the tire carrier by putting the flat tire in it using the banana lever and jack handle...

Page 79: ...with the Roadtrek upfits or the Sprinter Chassis For Roadtrek upfits contact your Roadtrek dealer For chassis related issues contact Mercedes service Advise the service writer that you have an extende...

Page 80: ...trek upfits Roadtrek upfits only Total fresh water capacity includes water heater 21 gallons 125 liters Fresh water tank capacity 18 gallons 114 liters Gray water tank capacity 21 gallons 79 liters Bl...

Page 81: ...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 int...

Page 82: ...lbs fuses battery in the smoke detector and window screens After 90 days these items are considered part of normal maintenance 2 2 For one 1 year from the date of original purchase sewage hose curtain...

Page 83: ...r 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 a...

Page 84: ...ith distilled water or allowed to sulfate or freeze due to lack of charge Diesel Particle Filter Warranty For diesel vehicles equipped with the underhood generator GU Option Roadtrek will warranty the...

Page 85: ...Registration 82 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Registration Please send this form in or email the information to sales roadtrek com 1 when you purchase your Roadtrek...

Page 86: ...Registration 83 2015 by Roadtrek Inc References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com...

Page 87: ...plaints 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 pro...

Page 88: ...erator The monitor panel is located inside the side door above the passenger side rear captain s seat Depending on the options you have there may be an inverter switch to the left of the main control...

Page 89: ...re depleted to the point where they cannot drive the relay Take steps to charge your batteries such as starting the vehicle engine and try again after building the batteries up to a charge level where...

Page 90: ...d 1250 watt inverter switch 2500 watt inverter switch Inverter Switch with 2500 Watt Inverter If your Roadtrek has the engine generator and 2500 watt inverter option your inverter switch will be on it...

Page 91: ...volt battery power or 120 volt inverter power but will use less electricity if the inverter switch is off because of the conversion loss If all you re running is your refrigerator turn the inverter of...

Page 92: ...the battery charge level the propane tank level if you have propane 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...

Page 93: ...es 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 side of the...

Page 94: ...rounds 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 j...

Page 95: ...e automatically reminded of when your waste water tanks are full When you re close to running out of fresh water that means it s time to dump your wastewater tanks With a more permanent hookup the rem...

Page 96: ...ice 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 yo...

Page 97: ...es 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 s...

Page 98: ...is plug goes in only one way find the prong with the right angle L shaped on the cord end and on the socket and align them Once the plug is pushed in all the way turn it slightly clockwise to lock it...

Page 99: ...s and campgrounds have AC power of various voltages and amperages available at each site The power will typically be in a pedestal with a cover that flips up If you cannot find your power pedestal or...

Page 100: ...nd 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 indivi...

Page 101: ...e appliance at a time you may need to turn off your air conditioner if you want to use the microwave for example If you exceed the current capacity of the receptacle you may pop the breakers in the pe...

Page 102: ...d 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...

Page 103: ...crews holding plastic radiator cover on City water valve in closed across the line position To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close the city tank fill...

Page 104: ...pected shower when you disconnect the hose The galley sink is a convenient place to do this Make sure the the city tank fill valve is closed handle across the line Remove the hose from the city water...

Page 105: ...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 nasti...

Page 106: ...k 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 possibl...

Page 107: ...aste water controls compartment contents Extending the hose Open the driver s door and locate the waste water pump switch It is a red pushbutton located on the driver s seat base Waste water pump butt...

Page 108: ...o weight the hose down Either way make sure the hose doesn t get loose when you turn the pump on Using a rock to weight the hose down Rubber doughnut installed on nozzle The discharge stream is forcef...

Page 109: ...rinse the system pour water down the toilet and sink and dump again Close the sewage discharge valve on the end of the sewage hose Rinse off the dump area and the dump hose Return the sewage hose to i...

Page 110: ...gotten caught up in the blades Release the button to stop the pump Locate the manual waste water pump knob just to the right of the gray and black valve handles Push in on the knob and turn clockwise...

Page 111: ...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 sh...

Page 112: ...tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate any propane appliance while the vehicle is in motion The pr...

Page 113: ...l cutoff valve which is closed when the brass handle is across the line and open when the handle is parallel to the line This takeoff provides 15PSI regulated propane to appliances that have their own...

Page 114: ...hould automatically stop the filling process You may also see liquid propane spit out of the bleeder valve as the tank reaches the 80 fill level Stop filling immediately and close the bleeder valve Un...

Page 115: ...e 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...

Page 116: ...also contains many potential sources of ignition To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle In a moving vehicle containers get tippe...

Page 117: ...se the system Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be used Refer to the Electrical System for instructions on 120 volt AC power The...

Page 118: ...HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 115 2015 by Roadtrek Inc TV antenna switch and power injector Rear speaker switch Over the air TV...

Page 119: ...Turn on TV and home theatre system Make sure the power injector is on the barrel connector is plugged into the top of the injector Set the speaker selector to SURROUND Set the antenna cable TV switch...

Page 120: ...about 3 cm on each side which is hinged at the side which 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 l...

Page 121: ...onnected AB switch selected for cable bottom button Push the bottom button on the A B switch in the cabinet above the TV The bottom button connects your TV to the cable connection and the top button c...

Page 122: ...d 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 sys...

Page 123: ...sustained winds and the roads and ground is already frozen you need to winterize As always you are final judge and you need to do what is comfortable and makes you feel good If you are not comfortable...

Page 124: ...unning it down the sink and re dumping the gray water tank Do so if necessary and then turn the water pump off Return the galley sink lever to its open position halfway between hot and cold If you hav...

Page 125: ...in normal position all black handles point toward the front of the Roadtrek Valves turned to bypass position all black handles pointing down or up 8 Turn the three black plastic handled valves so that...

Page 126: ...side and leave it open 11 Add 2 gallons of non toxic RV approved antifreeze to the fresh water tank gravity fill using a spout or funnel and wash any spillage off the paint 12 Turn the water pump on a...

Page 127: ...prime in this process add more antifreeze to the fresh water tank 15 Open the grey and black waste tank valves and operate the waste water discharge pump for about 10 seconds You should see pink antif...

Page 128: ...water tank drain line under the passenger front door briefly until antifreeze flows out 19 Remove and clean the water pump filter if so equipped To access the water pump filter loosen the screw on th...

Page 129: ...asto 7B Locate the diesel fueled hot water unit underneath the vehicle It is immediately behind the center of the rear axle the differential There are two air ducts on the front side of the unit near...

Page 130: ...s so the shunt valve is parallel to the water line open and the cold side supply valve is across the line closed 9B Now go around to the other side driver s side of the differential and look for the h...

Page 131: ...8 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Winterizing using compressed air Roadtrek recommends against using compressed air for winterizing Other methods of winterizing Roadtrek only recommends the winterizing method ou...

Page 132: ...door step Gravity fill on front passenger door post 1 1 Check to be sure the fresh water tank drain valve is closed then add the water bleach mixture to the fresh water tank through the gravity fill...

Page 133: ...valve side door Screws holding plastic radiator cover on City water valve in open along the line position To open the valve loosen the Robertson head screws holding the plastic radiator cover on the s...

Page 134: ...from the front of the Roadtrek one on each side of the centerline Just before these lines get to the Webasto unit there is a transverse white hose connecting them with a valve on it This is the shunt...

Page 135: ...d rear table off the driver s side bench behind the wardrobe and loosen the screw securing the hinged cover Lift the cover up to expose the three bypass valves on the water lines and the Alde frost pr...

Page 136: ...run all faucets galley sink bathroom and outside shower for 2 3 minutes each Hold the instant hot water dispenser taps both hot and cold open for several minutes until the water runs clear and smells...

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