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Obtaining Service

Obtaining Service

When your Roadtrek needs service, determine if 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 a Sprinter extended 3500 van,
rather than a "motorhome". Some dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes, but most can service a 1 ton van.

Summary of Contents for TS Adventurous

Page 1: ...Roadtrek Inc PDF generated at Tue 01 Sep 2015 10 59 03 EDT Owner s Manual TS Adventurous...

Page 2: ...3 Before You Head Out 7 Coming Home 8 Interior Living Space 10 Sleeping Facilities 20 Bathroom Facilities 24 Appliances 27 Outside your Roadtrek 31 Utilities 39 Heating and Cooling 42 Electrical Syst...

Page 3: ...ions 78 Warranty 80 Registration 84 HOWTO Monitor Panel 86 HOWTO Shore Power 91 HOWTO Potable Water Use 95 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 98 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 105 HOWTO Propane System 108 HOWTO...

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: ...od 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...

Page 12: ...e inverter switch on your monitor panel Battery disconnect switch Inverter switch If you turn everything off and you have solar panels the panels will keep your coach batteries topped up while your Ro...

Page 13: ...hile the vehicle is in motion The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched button in to openable button out by pressing the button To open a cabinet press the button to pop the latch pul...

Page 14: ...internal partitions behind the doors they are open front to back down the entire length of the vehicle and across the back This allows you more flexibility in loading them but also creates the need to...

Page 15: ...are drawers to the left of the food preparation surface to hold silverware and cooking utensils and two more across the bottom of the cabinet The right panel above the refrigerator is fixed and is not...

Page 16: ...driver s seat The leg is stored in the compartment above the bed Front table position Rear table position To install either table unscrew the T nut in the end of the table leg completely insert it int...

Page 17: ...ach front seat the knob in front raises 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 b...

Page 18: ...he front seats to their desired fore and aft position pull up on the bar located under the front of the seat Release the bar to lock the seat in place To swivel the front seats locate the swivel bar p...

Page 19: ...otion the seats will lock in place as you swivel them to face forward To create a front lounge area first ensure that the seats are fully upright by loosening the recline adjustment and bringing the b...

Page 20: ...Interior Living Space 17 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Lights Tap light off Tap light on Strip light switch Gooseneck light...

Page 21: ...tap lights to turn them off or on press directly on the lens area The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of the lights to work They work whether the inverter is off or on The lights have LED...

Page 22: ...ek 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 set the desired speed The...

Page 23: ...be configured as a King or Twin bed depending on your preference or requirements In order to create the bed arrangement the sofa must be lowered into position Please follow these simple steps to prop...

Page 24: ...ration 1 1 Locate the pull out panel in the center front of the power sofa base and slide it out into the open space between the two side bench seats securing it with the fold down legs underneath the...

Page 25: ...Lower the front seat base as far as possible To do this look on 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 s...

Page 26: ...trek Inc Pass the hook and loop straps behind the seatbacks to hold the mattress in position Mattress tab between seat backs Pass hook and loop strap behind seatback Hook and loop strap in place Passe...

Page 27: ...ower Using the Toilet Toilet flush pedal The bathroom in your Roadtrek contains a marine type toilet To flush the toilet use your foot to press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the toilet When...

Page 28: ...se to the threaded fitting located behind the sink faucet handles 3 3 Release the hook and loop fastener straps retaining the shower curtain 4 4 Slide the shower curtain along its track to enclose the...

Page 29: ...sh the knob located between the sink faucet back down to switch the flow of water back to the sink faucet 3 3 Refasten the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor this is important as it sto...

Page 30: ...trol the sound from the audio sources in your vehicle Use the supplied remote control or the buttons along the right lower edge to control this system The soundbar automatically detects and switches t...

Page 31: ...not the inverter is turned on or other sources of 120 volt power are available The battery disconnect switch must be on for the refrigerator to operate The temperature control for the refrigerator is...

Page 32: ...you either turn your inverter on or plug into shore power Reheating meals and preparing beverages is easily accomplished using available battery power through the inverter but because of the large cur...

Page 33: ...cial induction compatible cookware which can be purchased anywhere cookware is sold Since the induction stovetop depends on magnetic material to produce heat copper stainless steel or aluminum cookwar...

Page 34: ...witch to extend the awning and lower the supports on each side 3 3 Once extended secure the supports to the two attachment points on the side of the vehicle To stow the awning 1 1 Detach the supports...

Page 35: ...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 extend and retract every time the...

Page 36: ...ween the wheels The compartment behind the front door contains the propane tank the waste water hose and controls and the cable TV connection The compartment behind the back door contains the spare ti...

Page 37: ...To 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 t...

Page 38: ...1 1 Open the door to 90 degrees 2 2 Close the door slightly to relieve some of the tension on the door strap 3 3 Pull out the curved door strap by the tail light assembly an inch or so and open the do...

Page 39: ...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 a...

Page 40: ...reen 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 un...

Page 41: ...2015 by Roadtrek Inc Rear door screen storage opening Rear door screen in place To remove and stow the screen unzip it from the top down Unzipping it from the bottom will not allow you to remove it fr...

Page 42: ...assenger seat Fresh water fill on passenger door 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...

Page 43: ...there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system To connect the Roadtrek s water system to an outside source Turn the water pump off Close all interior faucets Fl...

Page 44: ...ray 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 t...

Page 45: ...om the engine or propane The Alde control unit is located in the distribution panel in the overhead cabinets on the driver s side at the rear The main Alde unit itself is located in the galvanized met...

Page 46: ...e Alde plumbing only you still need to winterize the remaining water system in your Roadtrek to prevent damage to the water lines and other components You can also drain the system manually by turning...

Page 47: ...44 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Open floor hatch under rear sofa Remove 8 screws and lift up metal cover Alde valve in operating position Alde frost control valve in bypass tripped position Button for resetti...

Page 48: ...loor heat turn the valve 90 degrees so that it is parallel to the line pointing from the front to the back of the vehicle Some floor heat will still be produced but most of the Alde s heated glycol fl...

Page 49: ...atural byproduct of the combustion process and this heat is captured by the Alde system instead of being dissipated by the engine s radiator reducing the need to burn propane or use shore power In add...

Page 50: ...he optional engine generator Do not operate the air conditioner while driving with the propane generator Your engine generator will provide enough electricity to operate it Refer to the air conditione...

Page 51: ...ne jumping the coach batteries won t and will probably damage the inverter and other sensitive electronic components in your Roadtrek Do NOT attach jumper cables to the 6 volt coach batteries under th...

Page 52: ...ek Inc Positive jumper point on passenger side of the engine Align the slots and push the red disc in to expose the contact Coach batteries and negative jumper attachment point brass stud protruding f...

Page 53: ...0 volt household current from the battery bank Turn this switch on whenever you wish to use any 120 volt appliance such as the television or DVD player or want to plug one of your appliances into an e...

Page 54: ...generator mounted on engine Your vehicle is equipped with an engine generator The engine generator is mounted on the vehicle engine and is operated by idling the vehicle engine If your coach batteries...

Page 55: ...e an LED on plug indicating shore power is being supplied Shore Power The shore power connector is located on the driver s side just in front of the rear wheel See HOWTO Shore Power for location of th...

Page 56: ...the power sofa in the rear and one near each of the second row captain s chairs Each have triple outlet panels with 120 volt 12 volt and USB plugs These outlets can be switched on and off at both the...

Page 57: ...nd the sliding door and in front of the rear wheel there is an electrical outlet to power 120 volt lights or other appliances you may wish to use outdoors This outlet is GFCI protected and the breaker...

Page 58: ...cabinets Touch Screen Controls Monitor panel location Touch screen main menu The touch screen panel allows you to monitor and control the different systems of your Roadtrek When the system is powered...

Page 59: ...nual for specific instructions for this system Switches Below the Touch Screen Battery Disconnect The battery disconnect switch controls all 12 volt power to the appliances in the Roadtrek Turn this s...

Page 60: ...extended position This switch is useful to keep the step stationary and extended while camping rather than have it extend and retract every time the door is opened and shut For safety reasons the ste...

Page 61: ...Awning switch Awning Switch The rightmost switch extends and retracts the awning Each activation of the switch will power the awning motor for approximately three seconds Press the switch as often as...

Page 62: ...reakers are labeled AC Breaker Panel Distribution panel location behind rearmost overhead cabinet door on drivers side 120VAC breakers and labels on the right Lift the distribution panel door up and l...

Page 63: ...n panel in three vertical rows The left two columns of switches are three position switches automatic off manual For each three position rocker switch the center position is off no lights on the switc...

Page 64: ...two position off on switches in the leftmost of the three columns the right position is off no lights on the switch and the left position one green light on the switch provides unswitched power to th...

Page 65: ...0 volts because you reach the point of diminishing returns where further engine generator operation provides little additional charging Your batteries aren t 100 charged but it s not worth the extra...

Page 66: ...fresh water gray water and black water tank levels of your vehicle The lighted display will turn itself off after an interval but can be reactivated by touching it again The propane indicators will s...

Page 67: ...hen the battery voltage will come back up to normal with no load Press the top of the toggle switch to select Power Save Auto In this setting when you re not drawing 120 volt power the inverter will s...

Page 68: ...Distribution Panel 65 2015 by Roadtrek Inc Inverter switch...

Page 69: ...o not block air circulation in the area where the propane leak detector is located The detector runs on 12 volt power from the coach batteries which is supplied to the detector whenever the battery di...

Page 70: ...ke Detector Smoke Alarm The smoke detector is located on the bulkhead across the front seating area It is powered by a commonly available 9 volt battery which needs periodic replacement Refer to the O...

Page 71: ...to see that the needle on the dial is in the green range If not replace the fire extinguisher DO NOT test your fire extinguisher by discharging it total discharge time is 8 to 12 seconds so it will be...

Page 72: ...m 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...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...erating at full output Inspect the Alde coolant reservoir under the bathroom sink Fill with VW GS12 fluid if required At Least Once a Year Lubricate all door hinges locks and latches especially the ex...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 a Sprinter ext...

Page 81: ...our vehicle including occupancy weight rating tire size inflation and so on refer to the sticker on the driver s side B pillar right side of the door frame near the latch This specification refers to...

Page 82: ...gallons 79 liters Black water tank capacity 10 gallons 38 liters Battery type AGM maintenance free Battery Capacity 220 amp hours standard 440 amp hours optional Propane tank size 16 gallons 61 liters...

Page 83: ...ial 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...

Page 84: ...very 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...

Page 85: ...s 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 warrante...

Page 86: ...anty 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 instru...

Page 87: ...hen you purchase your Roadtrek Roadtrek maintains a database of all units and correct information on the current owner will allow service personnel to identify the unit by owner name if this informati...

Page 88: ...Registration 85 2015 by Roadtrek Inc References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com...

Page 89: ...erhead cabinets Touch Screen Controls Monitor panel location Touch screen main menu The touch screen panel allows you to monitor and control the different systems of your Roadtrek When the system is p...

Page 90: ...nd air conditioner controls in the rear of the cabin Climate menu Plumbing menu The Plumbing menu displays current fresh gray and black water tank levels The Power menu has at the top displays for cur...

Page 91: ...abin interior Switches Below the Touch Screen Battery Disconnect The battery disconnect switch turns the coach battery power off and on When off it prevents your coach batteries from being drained whi...

Page 92: ...level where they will power the relay Battery disconnect switch Generator switch Power Step Switch Your Roadtrek is equipped with a step that automatically extends when the side door is opened for eas...

Page 93: ...h will power the awning motor for approximately three seconds Press the switch as often as needed to extend the awning to the position you prefer The top position of this switch two green indicator li...

Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...ame 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 b...

Page 97: ...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 98: ...necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure Before connecting to external water supplies make sure your Roadtrek is equipped with a pressure regulator If not purc...

Page 99: ...d use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a campground with extreme skepticism especially it there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to...

Page 100: ...ity water connection Turn off the external water source Open a faucet to relieve the pressure in the system Failure to do so will not damage your vehicle but may result in an unexpected shower when yo...

Page 101: ...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 102: ...any remaining solids from the hose and the macerator You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible Dumping the tanks Side compartments Swivel the support to prop the access bay door open Open th...

Page 103: ...ose 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...

Page 104: ...ox that came with your Roadtrek there is a rubber doughnut which goes over the discharge nozzle and can be wedged into the waste receptacle to hold the waste water discharge hose in place Some RV park...

Page 105: ...it around afterwards Open the black water tank gate valve by 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...

Page 106: ...d 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 dissolva...

Page 107: ...n 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 you w...

Page 108: ...levision 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...

Page 109: ...ower available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running Turn on TV and DVD player Set the antenna cable TV selection in the TV menu to HDMI Cable TV To connect your Roadtrek to cable...

Page 110: ...ypically sold as RG 59U or RG 6 with F type connectors The RG 6 is preferable but either will work Screw the cable onto the barrel connectors at each end Set the antenna cable TV selection in the TV m...

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: ...it is stowed in The hose has a yellow dustcap and 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 provi...

Page 114: ...l the tank to 80 capacity The stop fill valve should 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 fil...

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: ...when using the TS Adventurous in subfreezing conditions This valve is in the Ottoman box on the passenger side The waste water system can also be used below freezing provided that you add RV antifree...

Page 118: ...omfortable temperatures and the temperatures during the day are well above freezing above 40 deg F or above 4 deg C and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a few hours at night wi...

Page 119: ...damage to the waste water discharge pump and other waste water system components 1 Get one gallon of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for use in RVs A...

Page 120: ...n normal operating position 5 Trigger the Alde dump valve by opening the back doors removing the panel over the Alde unit and look on the left side for the Alde valve access hole Reach down into the h...

Page 121: ...f RV antifreeze into the toilet and divide the other half gallon among the galley sink shower drain and bathroom sink drain Open the grey and black waste tank valves and operate the waste water discha...

Page 122: ...mpressed air for winterizing Other methods of winterizing Roadtrek only recommends the winterizing method outlined above The TS Adventurous has a fresh water system unlike any other RV in production s...

Page 123: ...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 124: ...rine bleach halfway through the filling process Alde valve access Alde valve in dump position Reset the Alde dump valve by opening the back doors removing the panel over the Alde unit and look on the...

Page 125: ...ight Drain the fresh water tank completely fill with clean water and run all faucets for 2 3 minutes each Run the hot water long enough to flush the chlorine water out of the 2 3 gallon Alde hot water...

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