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Battery
Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing. Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn while
handling batteries. Effective June 2010, all Roadtrek Inc installed batteries are sealed AGM or Lithium
batteries that do not require the addition of water.
Battery
Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
Generator
The Roadtrek is supplied with an optional DC generator located either behind the rear axle on the driver’s side or
in the engine compartment. Never submerge the generator. Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing
streams.
Waste Water
Storage and
Dumping
Close the black water gate valve before using the waste water system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water, grey water and the
black waste water tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical
Servicing
This unit has a 12-VoltDC, 110VAC and optional 36-volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected
before working on them.
Before You Head Out
Your new Roadtrek is ready to go with just a little bit of preparation. To prepare for your first trip, you should:
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Read this manual.
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Contact your dealer with any questions.
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Plan your trip.
Then use this quick checklist:
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The day before your trip:
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Charge your RV batteries by plugging in overnight. (*With your standard Lithium batteries, your inverter must be in the On position.*)
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Cool your refrigerator by turning it on.
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Chill any beverages or other refrigerated items in your home refrigerator.
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Flush and fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water.
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The day of the trip:
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Load the refrigerator with beverages and other perishable items (from your home refrigerator).
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