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© Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.,  R00 

Summary of Contents for Simplicity 2019

Page 1: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00...

Page 2: ...latory Warnings 7 Information Cautions and Warnings 8 Before You Head Out 11 Coming Home 12 Interior Living Space 13 Cabinets 13 Galley Cabinets 15 Lights 15 Tables 16 Front Table and Rear Table Setup...

Page 3: ...Refrigerator 27 Oven 27 Propane Cooktop 28 Hot Water 28 Outside Your Roadtrek 29 Awning 29 Driver s Side Compartments 30 Exterior Shower 30 Optional Side Door Screen 31 Utilities 32 Fresh Water 32 Cit...

Page 4: ...ator 35 Optional Solar Panels 36 On Board 120 Volt AC Power 37 Standard 2000W Inverter 37 Shore Power 37 Outlets 37 Monitor Panel 38 Power Sources 38 12 Volt DC Power 38 Inverter 39 Shore Power 39 Oth...

Page 5: ...Stop for Fuel or Weekly 44 Every Other Week 44 At Least Monthly 44 At Least Every Three Months 45 At Least Twice a Year 45 At Least Once a Year 46 Other Maintenance Checks 46 Spare Tire Storage 46 Re...

Page 6: ...n add ons or customization to an RV may change the manner these operations are performed Copyright Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc hereby known as Erwin Hymer Group NA reserves the right to make c...

Page 7: ...s action Doing so may result in injury severe damage or death Regulatory Warnings LEVEL ITEM INSTRUCTION Danger Do not place propane cylinders inside the vehicle Propane cylinders are equipped with sa...

Page 8: ...store transport or dispense fuel inside this vehicle Information Cautions and Warnings LEVEL ITEM COMMENT Seat Belts Use only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the...

Page 9: ...pane heaters for space heating purposes They need fresh air for safe operation Heating The heating furnace provides its own outside combustion air and exhausts to the outside Heating Portable fuel bur...

Page 10: ...s supplied with an AC generator located underneath the engine Never submerge the generator Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams Waste Water Storage and Dumping System Close the gray...

Page 11: ...ual Contact your dealer with any questions Plan your trip Then use this quick checklist The day before your trip o Charge your batteries by plugging in overnight o Cool your refrigerator by turning it...

Page 12: ...herwise drain the tank Don t let water you are planning to use sit in your tank for more than a week or so and don t let any water sit in your tank for more than two weeks whether you plan on using it...

Page 13: ...break the latch Always make sure the button is out before attempting to close a cabinet door It is not recommended to keep large round and or heavy objects in a cabinet unsecured as they may roll aro...

Page 14: ...you will break the latch The screw in the top part of the hinge nearest the pivot point adjusts the vertical location of the door Screw out to raise the door and fix stuck doors screw in to lower the...

Page 15: ...small cooking utensils The center panel in front of the sink is fixed and is not a drawer Picture 15 1 Lights The oval ceiling lights are individually controlled and are turned on by tapping the lens...

Page 16: ...ng in the floor plate Picture 16 1 To install the table leg in the floor plate unscrew the T nut all the way on the end of the table leg and insert the T nut into the key in the floor plate Rotate the...

Page 17: ...etup This vehicle will not drive unless the front seats are locked and forward facing Table top storage in back door Rear dining table Front lounge table To rotate the front seats lift up on the front...

Page 18: ...nt lounge area first ensure that the seats are fully upright by loosening the recline adjustment and bringing the backs of the seats forward Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat Use the fore and af...

Page 19: ...19 Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00 Window Treatments The side window screens nights shade side Bugscreen side Picture 18 1 Picture 18 2...

Page 20: ...ghtshade Picture 18 1 The window curtains slide to the right and left The plastic clip is not a pull tab it is a locking tab Always pull on the aluminum bar The curtains are configured so that the nig...

Page 21: ...ou want the fan to operate at all temperatures turn the thermostat all the way toward the blue section of the dial There is also a fuse in the body of the fan in addition to the fuse in the distributi...

Page 22: ...eds Experiment with different configurations to find what works best for you Pictures 21 1 21 2 Forward Facing Power Sofa To make the sofa into a twin bed use the sofa switch to lower the sofa Remembe...

Page 23: ...ough the sofa before raising it to a sitting position To make the king bed lower the sofa then retrieve the center board from under the driver s side ottoman cushion Move the ottoman cushions toward t...

Page 24: ...l prevent the doors from swinging open when the vehicle is in motion Always engage this pin before moving the vehicle even for a short distance Using the Toilet The bathroom in your Roadtrek contains...

Page 25: ...icture 24 1 There is a water cutoff on the shower nozzle to conserve water When finished either towel off or air dry the curtain before storing it Refasten the drain stopper to prevent the contents of...

Page 26: ...120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be on and available for them to work They are supplied with remote controls Antenna and Cable Connections There are two antenna connecti...

Page 27: ...ls Do not block the vents at the top and bottom of the fridge These vents must be unobstructed for the refrigerator to work properly Oven The oven is a standard microwave oven It operates much the sam...

Page 28: ...hile at high flows water may be cooler This is normal When you turn on the water heater you will not hear it fire up It only ignites when it senses a water demand The control is located on the inside...

Page 29: ...he side of the Roadtrek Picture 28 1 Refer to the awning manual for the proper way of securing the awning supports to the attachments To stow the awning detach the supports stow them in the awning hou...

Page 30: ...ing section to learn how these work The smaller rear compartment has the outside shower faucets Picture 29 3 Exterior Shower The outside shower hose attaches to the faucet inside the rearmost driver s...

Page 31: ...ep the side door open for ventilation without admitting insects The side screen is magnetic While sturdy enough to keep insects out neither this screen nor the rear screen are designed to resist repea...

Page 32: ...fill the tanks with fresh water open the driver s side front door and remove the orange plug in the fresh water fill port Picture 31 1 Fill until water comes out the hole City Water The city water con...

Page 33: ...n the toilet Indicators The gray and black water tank level indicators on the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels Picture 32 2 When the gray water tank is full to...

Page 34: ...ugged in to shore power Picture 33 3 If your Roadtrek is parked on an incline it is possible for condensate to leak into the living space If this happens park in a more level location Propane Furnace...

Page 35: ...ed to shore power or running the optional gasoline generator This 120 volt power is used to power your 12 volt DC appliances as well as charge your batteries Whenever you are receiving either source o...

Page 36: ...troller is installed at the factory for the type of panels and batteries installed on your Roadtrek and Erwin Hymer Group NA strongly recommends that you make no adjustments or changes to the charge c...

Page 37: ...atic To connect to external shore power open the side compartment and remove the power cord Plug the power cord into the campsite 30 amp power source See HOWTO Shore Power for a concise guide on how t...

Page 38: ...ect switch to the lower left On the bottom left where the battery disconnect switch is located which supplies 12 volt battery power to the 12 volt light and other cabin appliances This switch must be...

Page 39: ...Switches Patio Light On the monitor panel the top left switch is the patio lights switch Picture 38 1 Press the top of the button to turn the lights on and the bottom to turn them off These are LED li...

Page 40: ...witches are the indicator lights for the battery charge level the fresh water tank level and the black and gray water tank levels Picture 39 1 The battery disconnect switch must be on for this display...

Page 41: ...AC Breaker Flip the cover to the right and not the sticker under the cover with the identifying information on each breaker Picture 40 1 When storing the Roadtrek for the winter turn off the battery...

Page 42: ...e Monitor Panel must be on for detector operation Make sure your battery disconnect switch is on Do not disable unplug or otherwise hinder the operation of this detector or the smoke detector The dete...

Page 43: ...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 become rapidly depleted if you test it this way Service life...

Page 44: ...the driver door post Owner Maintenance Checks Listed below are vehicle maintenance checks and inspections that should be performed by the owner or qualified service technician at the indicated interv...

Page 45: ...and put the brake on and see if it will hold on a moderate hill If not get it repaired Check head lamp alignment o Shine your low beam headlights on a wall The light patterns should be the same heigh...

Page 46: ...e aluminum on the vehicle so do not use aluminum polish on any surface of your Roadtrek To prevent water from entering your vehicle avoid spraying water directly into exterior vents or grills Do not u...

Page 47: ...lat inside the vehicle and stop at a nearby tire shop as soon as practical Your Roadtrek comes with a 2 year Roadside Assistance program included with your purchase Check your owner s documentation fo...

Page 48: ...r than a motorhome Some dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes but most can service a 3 4 ton van Again start with the service writer then the service manager and finally if you are unable to r...

Page 49: ...to the baseline Roadtrek upfits Options and upgrades may change these specifications This applies to Erwin Hymer Group NA upfits only Total fresh water capacity 140 L 37 U S gal Gray water tank capaci...

Page 50: ...or components added to the vehicle by another party In addition to this EHG limited warranty original component manufacturers may provide their own separate warranties This limited warranty is valid o...

Page 51: ...e or use including but not limited to failure to follow the required or recommended maintenance schedule failure to maintain operating parameters e g plumbing leaks fluid levels battery life and failu...

Page 52: ...ARRANTY CLAIM WILL BE PROCESSED OR PAID WITHOUT PROOF OF ACTUAL MILEAGE AND FIRST RETAIL OWNER S DATE OF PURCHASE Roadside Assistance Plan You are enrolled in a 24 7 roadside assistance plan for the f...

Page 53: ...eof shall be settled by arbitration administered by the Arbitration Association The determination of the arbitrator s shall be in writing and shall include an explanation of the basis for the determin...

Page 54: ...54 Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00 Registration Please send the following form in or email the information to sales roadtrek com when you purchase your Roadtrek...

Page 55: ...systems and components should be researched thoroughly either with the dealer or manufacture as they may interfere with the performance of Erwin Hymer Group North America Roadtrek Hymer Sunlight etc r...

Page 56: ...t 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 H...

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