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FAQ:Electrical System

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© 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

FAQ:Electrical System

Electricity

Battery Bank

The heart of the E-Trek electrical system is the battery bank. The EcoTrek batteries require no maintenance, and store
electrical power created by the solar panel, engine generator, vehicle alternator, and shore power for future use. When
driving the vehicle, the engine generator will charge your batteries so that you will arrive at your camping location with fully
charged batteries. As you use power, the batteries will be depleted. The solar panel continuously charges the batteries under
daylight conditions, and will extend the time between recharges, but typical electrical usage levels are greater than the panel
will produce. When your battery indicator level gets low, idle the engine to allow the engine generator to recharge the coach
and chassis batteries. Typically, 30-40 minutes will restore a moderately depleted battery bank to an adequately charged
condition. In instances when the batteries are depleted further, such as when running the air conditioner for extended
periods, you may need to idle the engine for longer periods.

How Long to Charge

When running the inverter, a minimum battery charge will be preserved by a "power save" setting in the inverter that emits a
small alarm telling you to charge the batteries. From the point of that alarm, assuming you are not running a lot of appliances
at the same time, you can charge your batteries to the point that will allow you to return to normal usage in 30-40 minutes
(do not stop charging at that point). If you run the batteries right down with the inverter off, you may need to charge them for
up to 2 hours before you can return to normal use.

Multiple Charging Sources and Charge Times

The battery system holds a theoretical maximum of 9600 watt-hours of power, and how long a battery charge lasts depends
on what all you are using to recharge and what you are running. If you run nothing in the coach you can recharge with just
the underhood generator at a rate of up to 3000 watts per hr. If you are plugged in to a 110 volt electrical outlet, you can also

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Summary of Contents for E-trek

Page 1: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc PDF generated at Mon 22 Aug 2016 09 19 51 EDT Owner s Manual 2016 E trek ...

Page 2: ...Before You Head Out 8 Coming Home 9 Interior Living Space 11 Sleeping Facilities 21 Bathroom Facilities 26 Appliances 30 Outside your Roadtrek 34 Utilities 44 Heating and Cooling 48 Electrical System 51 Monitor Panel 59 Distribution Panel 66 Alarms and Warnings 68 Maintenance 70 ...

Page 3: ...tion 84 Regulatory Notices 86 FAQ Electrical System 87 HOWTO Monitor Panel 89 HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 94 HOWTO Shore Power 98 HOWTO Potable Water Use 102 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 106 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 113 HOWTO Water System Winterizing 118 HOWTO De Winterizing 126 ...

Page 4: ...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 1 or 1 888 ROADTREK References 1 mailto m...

Page 5: ...oDerivatives 4 0 International License 1 In summary you may Copy any portion of this manual in any form for personal use Distribute this manual complete with all of its original unmodified content Modify this manual for your own personal non commercial use You may not Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute...

Page 6: ...nders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to the atmosphere Propane gas is highly flammable Can lead to fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury WARNING Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which can lead to death or serious injury WARNING Gas cooking appliances need fresh air ...

Page 7: ...ource corrected before using again 7 7 Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a fire or explosion and result in death or serious injury DANGER Vehicles and equipment powered by internal combustion engines and placed in recreational vehicles can cause carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation which could result in death or serious injury Do not store transport or dispense fuel inside this vehic...

Page 8: ...ne 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 is regulated to 15 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...

Page 9: ...ected and in their stored positions before the vehicle is put in motion AWNINGS Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning CLOVERLEAF DINING TABLE The cloverleaf dining table is heavy Use proper lifting 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 cloth...

Page 10: ...is unit has 12 volt 110 volt and potentially a solar system that can generate as much as 60 volts These systems 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 battery is located under the driver s floorboards The underhood battery is the coach battery Y...

Page 11: ...ould Read this 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 it on chill any beverages in your home refrigerator fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water The day of the trip Load the refrigerator with cold food from your home refrigerator ...

Page 12: ...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 tanks for more than a week or so and don t ...

Page 13: ... the left of it with the 2500 watt inverter the Webasto control switch back by the TV if you have this option Battery disconnect switch Inverter Switch Webasto control switch 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 ch...

Page 14: ...ose a cabinet 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 latch button is pressed in This will break the latch Always make sure the button is out before attempting to close a cabinet door Do not keep large round and or heavy objects in a cabinet uns...

Page 15: ... in Apply moderate 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 counterclockwise to raise it if it won t open To open a cabinet stuck shut with the button out apply pressure UPWARD with your thumbs on both bottom corners of the cabinet door while simultaneously app...

Page 16: ...e food preparation surface Below these there are two shallow drawers below the center panel and the top right drawer The spice rack is the tall narrow drawer below these and between the refrigerator and the convection oven All these drawers have conventional non locking knobs and a friction closure mechanism to secure them while the E Trek is in motion Make sure they are completely closed before d...

Page 17: ...th America Inc Tables Your Roadtrek is equipped with two tables for your use one for the front and one for the rear of the vehicle each table is comprised of two pieces the table top and the table leg Table leg storage Table leg with T nut and floor socket ...

Page 18: ...nt table and the straight leg is to be used for the rear table To install the tables unscrew the T nut on the end of the leg fully Insert the T nut into the slot in the table leg 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 When the leg is securely installed set the table top on top of th...

Page 19: ...ated under the front of the seat Release the bar to lock the seat in place To swivel the front seats locate the swivel bar positioned on the inboard side of the chair base and move the control downward against its spring to release the lock and swivel the chair Always return the seats to the forward facing position when the vehicle is in motion the seats will lock in place as you swivel them to fa...

Page 20: ...nt lounge area first bring the backs of the seats to their upright position Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat You will need to open the doors to pivot the seats 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 and other obstructions Do not force the seats around Swiveling the seats is easier if you open the d...

Page 21: ...rior lighting designed to give you control based on your requirements The E Trek s interior lighting fixtures are tap lights To turn the tap lights on and off push on the end of the lens area where the dot is visible You must have 12 volt DC power turned on to use the lights Refer to the Monitor Panel for more information ...

Page 22: ... the Roadtrek have a partially opaque shade window covering and also a completely opaque dark window covering Pull the blinds down for the shade window covering and then pull the bar above this first section of blind material down to bring the dark section over the windows to sleep or for privacy at night The blind above the galley area is an easy to clean metal blind which will also close complet...

Page 23: ...k is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob Raise the cover then use the remote control to the desired speed and temperature 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 deta...

Page 24: ... one king sized bed or two twin beds 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 the sofa Check underneath the sofa for objects that may be caught in the sofa as it moves Push the center seatbelts back through the sofa between the seat and the back...

Page 25: ...Sleeping Facilities 22 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc Push down and hold the bottom part of the switch until the sofa is completely flat Twin beds King bed ...

Page 26: ...ns 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 bases Reposition the bottom cushions of the side bench seats over this panel so they are side by side Place the long thin vertical bench seat cushions in the empty space between the wall and the larger bench seat cushions When you raise...

Page 27: ...the outboard side of the front seat and you will see three knobs Turn the front seat base height knob clockwise until the front of the seat base is as low as possible Push down on the rear seat 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 captain seats around so that they face the aisle and the se...

Page 28: ...ping Facilities 25 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc Mattress tab between seat backs Pass hook and loop strap behind seatback Hook and loop strap in place Passenger side folding mattress in place ...

Page 29: ...up or sit down shower Securing Bathroom Door Door pin Door latch 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 latches at the top of the doors Push the pin down so that it engages behind the lip at the front of the bathroom door Flip the latch closed and tighten the thumbscrew ...

Page 30: ...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 When finished release the foot pedal Do not use toilet paper which will clog your black water tank and waste water pump use only paper which will disintegrate easily when it gets wet ...

Page 31: ...hose is disconnected connect it hose 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 the shower space Once ready pull up on the knob located between the sink faucet handles to start the flow of water Adjust the water temperature as needed using the cold and hot water kn...

Page 32: ...nk faucet Push 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 the content of the grey water from sloshing into the shower area while the vehicle is in motion Dry the shower curtain with a towel or allow it to air dry before storing it ...

Page 33: ...ore power The TV is an ordinary TV that works the way all TVs do It may take a minute or two to boot up after you turn on the inverter 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 Refer to HOWTO Cable and TV Reception for the location of the cable T...

Page 34: ...ater system Off Setting Turns the rear speakers off Automotive 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 in the cabinet above the home theatre system Check to see if the blue indicator light on the antenna is lit Instant hot water dispenser Instant hot w...

Page 35: ...sink To turn it on use the switch on the right hand side of the galley cabinet face behind the driver s side passenger seat Make sure you turn this appliance off when not in use as it consumes a large amount of electricity Leaving it on will significantly reduce the amount of time your batteries will supply power before needing to be recharged Hot Water See Heating and Cooling Refrigerator latch I...

Page 36: ...ill use less electricity if the inverter is off and it is running on 12 volt power Do not block the vent between the galley cabinet top and the window by storing things in this space This vent must be unobstructed for the refrigerator to work properly Microwave Convection Oven The microwave oven is a standard microwave convection oven operating on 120 volt AC power You have to have 120 volt AC pow...

Page 37: ... the supports are attached and how to secure the awning The steps here are meant as an indication of what is needed To use the awning please follow these steps Check the area and make sure the awning has room to open without hitting anything Locate the power awning switch inside the passenger side front door above the doorframe Press the switch to extend the awning and lower the supports on each s...

Page 38: ...en the ignition switch is off To use the awning turn off the ignition Exterior Step Step switch Step extended Your Roadtrek 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 and remain extended even if the door is closed With the switch off the step will...

Page 39: ...ot used Prop to hold bay doors open Waste disposal and cable TV access Shore power connection The compartment behind the second door contains left to right the waste water disposal hose the gray water valve handle the black water value handle the waste water disposal pump cleaning knob the cable TV connection point and the fresh water fill port The compartment behind the third door contains the sp...

Page 40: ...your Roadtrek with fuel Open the driver side door Swing open the fuel fill cover Shut the driver s door to prevent fumes from entering the car Remove the fuel cap Fill the tank with DIESEL FUEL ONLY After fueling replace the fuel cap Re open the driver s side door Shut the fuel fill cover For DEF fill please refer to the Sprinter Owner s manual Refer to the Sprinter Owner s Manual for detailed ins...

Page 41: ... their fullest potential Open the door to 90 degrees Close them slightly to relieve some of the tension on the door strap Pull out the curved door strap by the tail light assembly and fold it back against the door To close the door flip the door strap around and it will automatically engage as you close the door There are magnetic door stops on the back of the door and on the side of the vehicle w...

Page 42: ...off valve when the vehicle is traveling Never operate any propane appliance while the vehicle is in motion The propane shutoff valve has arrows on it to tell you which way to turn it clockwise is closed and counterclockwise is open 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 ...

Page 43: ...d an integral 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 regulators or are built to use high pressure propane Many grills in the US are low pressure 5 PSI and cannot use this connection without an additional regulator The auxiliary BBQ male con...

Page 44: ... rear door frame with 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 anchor and use the hook and loop strips on the screen to attach it across the bottom of the door opening Rear screen tabs Rear screen lower hook and loop fastener Start the zipper at e...

Page 45: ...Rear door screen top hook and loop fastener 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 ...

Page 46: ...t from the top down Unzipping it from the bottom will not allow you to remove it from the doorframe surround While sturdy 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 doors open They may take themselves for a walk ...

Page 47: ...r post The fresh water fill is in the door post of the front passenger door near the door handle Look for the orange plug in the fill port Do not run the hose bib wide open Fill the tank slowly Both tanks are filled from the interior tank port water will flow from the interior tank down into the exterior tank as you continue to run water into the interior tank fill port When both tanks are full wa...

Page 48: ...e shown closed water is taken from on board tanks Typical water pressure regulator Built in pressure regulator City water connection driver s side behind front access bay door If your city water connection has the words Pressure Regulator on it you do not need an external regulator If you re unsure use an external regulator ...

Page 49: ...h their wastewater system To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close the city tank fill valve by turning the handle to the vertical position Close all interior faucets Flush old water and any contaminants out of the water supply faucet Connect your fresh water hose to the faucet Attach your pressure regulator to the Roadtrek s city water connection At...

Page 50: ... level indicators on 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 tanks 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 ...

Page 51: ...g 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 Selects 70 deg C water temperature Winter mode these two positions are for Winter use i e cabin heat with or without hot water The right knob selects the level of cabin heat The first position selects ...

Page 52: ... the water for your use Thermostat Cooling The roof mounted air conditioner in your E Trek will provide cool air while camping and will also operate while driving since the engine generator will provide more than enough electricity to operate it and still charge the batteries See the FAQ Electrical System section for a discussion about how long you can operate the air conditioner and other high lo...

Page 53: ...Heating and Cooling 50 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc temperature The third setting fan recirculates cabin air using the fan inside the air conditioning unit ...

Page 54: ...nce 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 powers the engine headlights etc is under the driver s floor Mercedes has created jumper cable points under the hood in case you have to jump your battery to get your engine started Use these They will start your engin...

Page 55: ...ymer Group North America Inc Positive jumper point on passenger side of the engine Push the red disc in to expose the contact Coach batteries and negative jumper attachment point brass stud protruding from side wall of engine compartment ...

Page 56: ... switch The battery disconnect switch provides power to all 12 volt appliances such as the water pump the refrigerator and so forth 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 ...

Page 57: ...electricity is being used The Power Saver On setting will shut the inverter down to save power when there are no loads being used There will be a 20 second delay if you turn something on after which the inverter will be out of sleep mode and supplying power To avoid this delay and consequently use more power select the Power Save Off setting The inverter checks for a load by turning on the power b...

Page 58: ...factors and may be longer than 30 minutes You must rev the engine to 2 500 RPM for 10 seconds to start charging your batteries 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 whe...

Page 59: ...e controller is located in the cabinet above the galley It will display either system voltage or current amperage being produced Shore Power The shore power connector is located on the driver s side just in front of the rear wheel See Outside Your Roadtrek for location and a concise guide to plugging in and unplugging The switchover from shore power to inverter is automatic the inverter will sense...

Page 60: ...ite 30A power source and the other end into the E Trek Your remote inverter display has an indicator light to tell you when you are connected to shore power If the indicator light is not lit check the breakers on the campsite power source For a concise summary of how to connect and disconnect shore power see HOWTO Shore Power Electrical Outlets The outlets are powered from the inverter at all time...

Page 61: ...river s side of the E Trek The outlet behind the passenger side rear captain s chair provides GFCI protection for the TV and DVD player so check it if your TV is not receiving power There is also a 12 volt power socket behind this chair The inverter must be on to power the 120V outlets even if plugged in to shore power The inverter must be on to test or reset the GFCI outlets Keeping Your Batterie...

Page 62: ... above the rear captain s seat To the left of the main monitor panel is the inverter switch Power Sources Monitor Panel Inverter Control Panel The monitor panel controls two separate power sources the 12 volt DC power and the 120 volt AC power via the inverter The inverter switch also has a shore power and battery charging indicator ...

Page 63: ...the bottom and one pushbutton switch at the top of the panel An EcoTrek 400 will have two sets of switches and so on The lower rocker switch turns on the bank In normal operation this switch should always be on This powers the battery management system which manages all functions of the EcoTrek 200 including charging voltage protection and the battery heaters when it gets cold The battery manageme...

Page 64: ...up the batteries Depending on the temperature it could be a while until the batteries are at a temperature where they can be charged If you have more than one EcoTrek 200 and all have been depleted start one first allow it to charge for 30 minutes or an hour then bring up the others The current draw is the highest at the start and this allows the charging system to keep up Strictly speaking this i...

Page 65: ...ich supplies 12 volt battery power to the 12 volt light and other cabin appliances This switch must be on for any of the 12 volt electrical devices to work with the exception of the Webasto diesel burning water heating system which has its own on off switch on the main control back by the television Remember to turn off three switches the inverter switch the battery disconnect switch and the Webas...

Page 66: ...rging indicator light on the right side of the remote inverter switch to show you when the system is receiving shore power and charging your batteries Optional Propane Generator The generator is an option that is only available on specific models It is not available on any ETrek optioned models To start the generator push the generator toggle switch on the top end START Allow the generator to run ...

Page 67: ... the right of the patio light switch 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 makes a characteristic noise when it is out of water and should not be run without water If your fresh water tank runs dry turn the pump off until you refill the tank As with the patio light switch pressing the top of t...

Page 68: ...ights for the battery charge level the fresh water tank level and the black and gray water tank levels Press the button for each to see the display These indicator lights will give you an approximate reading to the nearest third of how much is in each tank The four indicator light levels for the battery represent low fair good and charging states of charge ...

Page 69: ...e lid AC Breaker Panel 120VAC breaker panel 120VAC breaker panel showing breakers The 120 volt breakers are located on the driver s side above the rear captain s chair behind a black plastic panel Look on the inside of the cover for the cheat sheet label with the identifying information on each breaker telling you what each one provides power to When storing the E Trek for the winter turn off the ...

Page 70: ... DC fuse box open The 12 volt fuses are located in the overhead cabinet just to the left of the 120 volt circuit breakers Open the cabinet and remove the black plastic cover to access the fuses The cheat sheet label on the inside of the cover has information on what appliance or light each fuse provides power to ...

Page 71: ...s operating while using your vehicle Do not block air circulation in the area where the propane leak detector is located The detector runs on 12 volt power and is operational whenever the battery disconnect switch is on For this reason whenever the vehicle is occupied the battery disconnect switch should be in the on position Coach power on the Monitor Panel must be on for detector operation Make ...

Page 72: ...c replacement Refer to the Owner s Manual for the smoke detector for the replacement interval for both the battery and the detector as a whole Fire extinguisher located under front 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 range If not replace ...

Page 73: ... interval every 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 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 te...

Page 74: ...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 passenger side door sill Sanitize by adding 1 2 cup chl...

Page 75: ...e free from dirt insects spider webs and or nests 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 to rinse dirt off the panel Do not scrub it ...

Page 76: ...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 Other maintenance checks Follow the maintenance for your appliances per the appliance manufacturer s manual ...

Page 77: ...e a coin to turn the retaining clip and access the compartment Jack handle and banana lever to lower spare tire carrier The spare wheel is located on the driver side behind the rear storage door The spare wheel on the 3500 Sprinter based vehicles with the dual rear wheels is very heavy If you are not confident you can handle the weight it would be better to have a technician perform a wheel change...

Page 78: ... you keep this in the glovebox when not in use so that it will be readily available Jack handle pouch and banana lever ready to assemble Assembled lever to lower spare tire carrier Connect the three pieces of the jack handle and insert the assembled handle into the open end of the banana lever Raise and secure the utility bay access door covering the spare tire carrier ...

Page 79: ...ch to loosen 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 use the wrench to loosen the long nuts on the two long bolts on either side of the tire carrier about a half inch or so ...

Page 80: ...ut Jack up the 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 to raise it enough to reattach the bolts and tightening the nuts five or six turns after they make contact You are compressing the tire so the nuts will not get tight on the bolts like a...

Page 81: ...the issue is 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 extended 3500 van rather than a motorhome Some dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes but most can service a 1 ton van ...

Page 82: ...ch This specification refers to the baseline Roadtrek upfits Options and upgrades may change these specifications Roadtrek upfits only Total fresh water capacity includes water heater 36 gallons 136 liters Fresh water tank capacity 33 5 gallons 127 liters Gray water tank capacity 21 gallons 79 liters Black water tank capacity 10 gallons 38 liters Battery type AGM maintenance free Battery Capacity ...

Page 83: ...cts in material and workmanship on the portion manufactured by Roadtrek Motorhomes under normal use and service for six 6 years from date of purchase by the first Purchaser or the date the Motorhome 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 em...

Page 84: ...Care 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 Roadtrek Motorhomes Limited Motorhome Warranty is void unless the following conditions are adhered to 1 1 Warranty Card on Motorhome must be completed by the Dealer...

Page 85: ...ek Motorhomes which neither assumes nor authorizes any other person to assume for it any other liability in connection with motorhome manufactured by it Appliance Warranty The following are not initially warranted by Roadtrek Motorhomes but are covered by individual warranties offered by their respective manufacturers to which terms both Purchaser and Dealer must comply air conditioner electrical ...

Page 86: ...e Filter Warranty For diesel vehicles equipped with the underhood generator GU Option Roadtrek will warranty the performance of the Diesel Particle Filter for 6 years Contact Roadtrek directly for servicing instructions Warranty Intent The intent of this extended warranty is to ensure the new owner of a Roadtrek that it is worry free from manufacturer caused defects excluding the chassis for the f...

Page 87: ...Registration 84 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc Registration Please send this form in or email the information to sales roadtrek com 1 when you purchase your Roadtrek ...

Page 88: ...Registration 85 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com ...

Page 89: ...imilar 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 Erwin Hymer Group NA 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 NHTS...

Page 90: ... charged condition In instances when the batteries are depleted further such as when running the air conditioner for extended periods you may need to idle the engine for longer periods How Long to Charge When running the inverter a minimum battery charge will be preserved by a power save setting in the inverter that emits a small alarm telling you to charge the batteries From the point of that ala...

Page 91: ...sually available on the backs or bottom of most electrical equipment appliances Energy Hogs on your E Trek Major electricity consumers are the air conditioner the convection oven and the instant hot water dispenser All of these use more than 1000 watts so ongoing operation of them especially in combination will deplete your battery state of charge The hot water dispenser has an on off switch on th...

Page 92: ...t To the left of the main monitor panel is the inverter switch Power Sources The monitor panel controls two separate power sources 12 volt DC power from the batteries solar panels and engine generator and 120 volt AC power from the inverter and shore power 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 ...

Page 93: ... 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 when the switch is on to show you that your batteries are supplying power to the coach You will hear a clunk 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 c...

Page 94: ...city 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 On the right side of the inverter switch are three lights There is a shore power indicator light to show you the system that is receiving shore power There is also a battery charging in...

Page 95: ...very little power Patio light switch Water pump switch Water Pump Switch The button to the right of the patio light switch 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 bott...

Page 96: ...o see the display These will give you an approximate reading to the nearest third of how much is in each tank Roadtrek recommends that you keep a small amount of water in your gray and black tanks at all times This 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 gr...

Page 97: ...re 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 ...

Page 98: ...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 permanent 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...

Page 99: ...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 Roadtrek s extended boondocking capability You can stay out there until you run out of groceries if you want Freedom from hookups also opens up a whole range of national and provincial forest campgrounds with limited or no hookups to you There is also dispersed camp...

Page 100: ...g 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 In general if it s level enough to be comfortable for you...

Page 101: ...ty bay This 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 into place and tighten the black plastic threaded ring around the outside of the socket Power cord stored under sofa L shaped prong on plug and corresponding L shaped hole in cord end Attache...

Page 102: ...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 cannot find your power pedestal or you re not sure how to open it ask the campground personnel 50A outlet 30A outlet ...

Page 103: ...ome 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 wi...

Page 104: ...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 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...

Page 105: ...and connect your clean hose to the water faucet and to the city connection Turn the faucet on and check for leaks tightening the connections as necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure If you re unsure of the water supply test it first In a typical campground you may see the faucet with a backflow preventer attached These look similar to a pressure regulator...

Page 106: ...e using the gravity fill and use the water pump to supply water from the tanks The city water inlet connection is located in the center driver s side compartment to the right of the sheet metal housing for the gray and black tank handles and TV connection 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 fo...

Page 107: ...city water valve is inside the exposed opening Turn the handle vertically to the across the line position see photos above Close all interior faucets Flush old water and any contaminants out of the water supply faucet Connect your fresh water hose to the faucet Attach your fresh water hose to the city water connection Slowly open the faucet of the city water source The city water connection by pas...

Page 108: ...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 inside your vehicle Connecting the ends is a handy way to prevent dirt or other contaminants from entering the hose while stored and residual water from leaking out If you hear your pump running constantly and water pressure is low inside the vehicle afte...

Page 109: ...tation 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 disposal pump to make dumping your tanks easier and cleaner The macerator in this pump grinds...

Page 110: ...s than 1 2 full 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 Sprinter side compartments 210 Popular side compartment Open the compartment doors or drawer behind the driver This will expose the green wa...

Page 111: ... B pillar Macerator button on base of driver s seat Macerator button on the B pillar behind driver Remove the waste water discharge hose from storage by pulling it straight out far enough to reach the dump Insert the waste water discharge hose outlet into the dump station waste receptacle Open the valve on the end of the sewage discharge hose by turning the black plastic handle to align with the h...

Page 112: ...acle 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 the 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 weight it down or...

Page 113: ...pulling the black handle out It will come out approximately three inches 8 cm and stop Press and hold the waste water pump button until the tank is empty Close the black water tank valve by pushing in on the handle Open the grey water tank gate valve by pulling the grey handle out It will come out approximately 1 1 2 inches 4 cm and stop Press and hold the waste water pump red button until the gre...

Page 114: ...to the reel 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 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 pa...

Page 115: ...arge pump stops while you are pushing the button it s jammed Something has gotten caught up in the blades Release the button to stop the pump Locate the manual waste water pump knob Push in on the knob and turn clockwise you will feel the knob engage the pump shaft Turn the knob first in one direction and then the other to loosen the obstruction Once the obstruction is loose continue dumping ...

Page 116: ...st be on to use 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 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 ...

Page 117: ...HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 114 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc TV antenna switch TV in stowed position with cover Over the air TV ...

Page 118: ...0 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in Turn on TV and home theatre system Set the speaker selector to SURROUND Set the antenna cable TV switch to Antenna by pressing small white button on the panel DVD To watch a DVD Have 120 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in Turn on TV and home theatre system Set the speaker selector to SURROUND ...

Page 119: ...lastic cover 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 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 ...

Page 120: ...le and 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 ...

Page 121: ...urs 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 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 As always you are final judge and you need t...

Page 122: ...dump location and dump and rinse your black and gray water tanks completely Turn off the water pump Empty the fresh water tanks by opening the locating the valve under the passenger side front door running board just behind the front wheel This valve is not visible from the side of the E Trek and will require you to get down and look underneath the front passenger door step The valve has a black p...

Page 123: ...ning the galley faucet and the hot and cold bathroom sink faucets This will drain the lines from these faucets to the water pump Press and hold the hot and cold handles on the instant hot water dispenser until no more water comes out Close the city water valve by turning it 90 degrees so that the black plastic handle is across the water line Close the galley sink and bathroom sink faucets Close th...

Page 124: ...e top There are also two white water lines coming rearward 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 valve To winterize you open the shunt valve and close the two valves on the hot and cold lines going into the Webasto BETWEEN THE SHUNT TRANS...

Page 125: ... Green arrow means valve is open red closed Front of vehicle is to the upper left Open the passenger side front door remove the orange plug from the fresh water fill in the doorsill and pour two and a half gallons of RV water system antifreeze into the fill port using a funnel You will need a the remaining antifreeze for the drains and wastewater system so purchase four to complete the winterizati...

Page 126: ...faucet Then do the same thing with the hot handle You will be filling the hot water reservoir with antifreeze which takes approximately a gallon so this may take some time Open the city water valve for about 60 seconds to flush the water fill line with antifreeze Turn the water pump off Open a faucet to relieve pressure In the cabinet under the convection oven there is a water filter for the insta...

Page 127: ... water tank by flipping up the front and middle flaps along the bottom of the driver s side extending and weighting down the waste water discharge hose opening the valve at the end of the waste water discharge hose opening the black water tank valve by pulling the black handle pressing the red button on the side of the driver s seat pedestal until no more water is discharged from the waste water d...

Page 128: ...rwin Hymer Group North America Inc Divide the remaining antifreeze equally between the shower drain the bathroom sink drain and the galley sink drain Open the fresh water tank drain line briefly until antifreeze flows out Turn the water pump off ...

Page 129: ... Roadtrek so drive around for an hour Let it sit for a couple more hours Open drain valve and drain both tanks This kills any bacteria in the tanks before you distribute them through the entire water system Second step You will need a good supply of fresh water and a cup of chlorine Mix 1 2 cup of chlorine with 2 gallons of water and pour into fresh water fill Fill fresh water tank about 1 2 full ...

Page 130: ...ite water lines coming rearward 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 valve To de winterize you close the shunt valve and open the two valves on the hot and cold lines going into the Webasto BETWEEN THE SHUNT TRANSVERSE LINE AND THE WEBAS...

Page 131: ...d Front of vehicle is to the upper left Webasto line valves in normal operating position Green arrow means valve is open red closed Run water pump until water flows from hot water tap at sink and you smell chlorine The Webasto has a capacity of 11 liters almost 3 gallons so it will be a few minutes before water starts to flow Leave system overnight ...

Page 132: ...nstant hot water dispenser taps both hot and cold open for several minutes until the water runs clear and smells like chlorine The hot water reservoir has a capacity of about a gallon so this will take some time After all the antifreeze is out of the system remove the old water filter cartridge in the cabinet under the microwave and replace with a fresh filter cartridge To help get rid of the resi...

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