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CHAPTER 2 

SERVICE PROCEDURES 

 
BASIC SERVICE PROCEDURES

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VENTURE  RV  and  Your  VENTURE  RV  Dealer  have  a  strong  and 
dedicated  interest  in  maintaining  the  highest  quality  customer 
relations  with  its  owners.  Your  satisfaction  with  your  VENTURE 
recreational  vehicle  and  your  VENTURE  RV  dealer  is  our  primary 
concern.  In addition to producing high quality products, we want to 
assure  our  customers  of  our  support  with  parts  and  service 
availability. 

Our dealer network is the first choice to serve and supply 

your  needs  for  your  recreational  vehicle

.  Our  authorized 

dealers  will  pleasantly  assist  in  providing  service  maintenance 
needs  plus  parts,  options,  and  information  concerning  your 
recreational vehicle. 
 
Should  you  experience  a  problem  with  service  availability,  please 
follow the steps in the order listed below. 
 
1.  Contact  your  selling  dealer’s  service  department  for  an 

appointment. Describe to the best of your knowledge the nature 
of  the  problem.  Please  keep  appointments  to  establish  a  good, 
workable relationship. 

 
2.  Contact the owner or general manager of the dealership should 

the initial attempt fail with the service department. 

 
3.  Contact: 

Customer Relations Department 
VENTURE RV 
0985N 900W 
Shipshewana, IN  46565 
 
Phone:  (866) 472-5460 
Hours:   (8am-5pm E.S.T.) 
 
E-mail:  [email protected]  
Website:  http://www.venture-rv.com 
 

Give all the above information as requested along with the 
serial number of the coach in question. We will make every 
attempt to resolve your problem. 

Please 

bear 

in 

mind 

that 

most 

problems 

arise 

from 

misunderstandings  concerning  warranty  coverage  and  service.    In 
most  instances,  you  will  be  referred  to  the  dealer  level  and  your 
concerns will be resolved with the dealer’s facilities and personnel. 

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Страница 1: ...GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF YOUR VENTURE RV RECREATIONAL VEHICLE Sport Trek Sport Trek Touring Sport Trek Toy Hauler PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www pdffactory com...

Страница 2: ...EEPING YOUR COACH IN GOOD CONDITION FAILING TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE AS SUGGESTED COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WARRANTY COVERAGE REVIEW THE COPY OF YOUR VENTURE RV TOWABLE TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY WHICH...

Страница 3: ...s our high quality standards As the owner of a new VENTURE RV you can rest assured that we will do all we can to keep you a happy camper Naturally your selling dealership is always happy to help you w...

Страница 4: ...Using Your RV 14 Equipment 14 Tow Vehicle 14 Hitches Travel Trailer 14 Hitch Height Specifications Travel Trailer 15 Hook Up Travel Trailer 15 The Safety Chain Travel Trailer 16 Traveling 17 Weights...

Страница 5: ...ower Power Option 35 Visual and Audible Alarm Signals 36 CO Alarm 36 Propane Gas Alarm 36 Smoke Alarm 38 Operation 38 Testing 38 TV Antenna Standard Roof Mount 39 To Test System 39 Steps Two or Three...

Страница 6: ...ater Tank 56 Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle 56 By Pass Kit 58 Propane Fuel System 59 Propane Container 59 Servicing and Filling Propane Containers 60 Installing Propane Containers 62 Regulator...

Страница 7: ...SI Models 85 Operating Instructions DSI 85 Operating Instructions Electric 87 To Turn Off Water Heater 87 Winterizing Your Water Heater 87 Refrigerator 88 Leveling 88 Operation During Travel 89 Ventin...

Страница 8: ...it operates You should carefully read and understand these instructions as well as information supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products since they contain important operating saf...

Страница 9: ...equipment and mechanical failure Disregarding a WARNING may result in serious physical injury to occupant A DANGER alerts areas where safety measures MUST BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO as such failure can be...

Страница 10: ...and or triangular warning devices to be used when necessary When pulling off a highway use your four way hazard lights as warning flashers even if only to change drivers Pull off the road way complete...

Страница 11: ...block the trailer wheels solidly before unhitching 9 Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow insure a The safety pin or locking lever is seated b The breakaway wire is attached to the tow ve...

Страница 12: ...hat causes it and various solutions Condensation is not a warranty issue Causes A When cooking food or taking a shower warm moist air circulates throughout the coach attaching itself to cooler surface...

Страница 13: ...10v vents will move air faster c Hi volume power vents operation in 12 volt power can exchange air in a coach in several minutes if windows are open accordingly If there is a fan in the rear open wind...

Страница 14: ...the steps in the order listed below 1 Contact your selling dealer s service department for an appointment Describe to the best of your knowledge the nature of the problem Please keep appointments to e...

Страница 15: ...ed at the manufacturing facility at Shipshewana Indiana Should your VENTURE RV product be in need of major repairs and your dealer recommends factory repairs please follow the steps listed below for s...

Страница 16: ...chanical parts that are replaced before reimbursement consideration is made Unauthorized or improper repairs may void the warranty of that component Always keep your owner s manual along with a copy o...

Страница 17: ...neglect abuse misuse weather acts of nature acts of God or corrosive atmospheres that promote rusting oxidation or pitting 6 minor imperfections that do not interfere or affect the suitability of the...

Страница 18: ...thorized dealer or service center is not controlled by Venture RV and delays may be experienced Venture RV is not responsible for loss of use of the unit expenses for fuel telephone food lodging trave...

Страница 19: ...dation and the rules of the body chosen by Venture RV shall govern except to the extent same are in conflict with the Indiana Uniform Arbitration Act which shall govern The arbitrator is expressly emp...

Страница 20: ...ENTURE RV Warranty Department 0985N 900W Shipshewana Indiana 46565 Telephone 260 768 4016 Form 1 year 6 1 12 Model Number____________ V I N ____________________________ Dealer Information Customer Inf...

Страница 21: ...avel trailers Tow vehicles with long wheel bases perform better than those with short wheel bases A second factor is GCWR Gross Combined Weight Rating which refers to the total weight of the tow vehic...

Страница 22: ...inches as shown for correct spacing You may wish to add 1 to 2 inches to this amount to compensate for sag of suspension of the tow vehicles when hooked up to travel trailer Hook Up Travel Trailer Ho...

Страница 23: ...spected and tested before traveling q All lights working on outside of coach q Stabilizer jacks in retracted position q Steps in retracted position q Refrigerator door latched completely q Loose items...

Страница 24: ...he others which is used for the rating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR is the maximum permissible weight of this trailer when fully loaded It includes all weight at the trailer axle s and tongue This...

Страница 25: ...LE TRAILER CARGO VIN The weight of cargo should never exceed Kg Lbs A full load of water equals kg Or lbs of cargo kg or 8 3 lbs per gallon Loading the Trailer Distribution Your recreational vehicle h...

Страница 26: ...ing and easier travel Any damage caused by improper loading or installing additional equipment is NOT covered by Venture RV Limited Warranty CAUTION DO NOT overload your unit Please follow the GVWR wh...

Страница 27: ...izer jacks in down position for support during loading Since Toy Haulers are designed and built to carry cargo in the rear portion of the unit special care must be exercised in loading to prevent pote...

Страница 28: ...orners of the bed Bed assembly can be raised or lowered as needed through a 12 volt D C motor source Switch is located on the sidewall The power bed assembly can be raised to the ceiling allowing stor...

Страница 29: ...bolted to the frame members with grade 5 bolts and nuts Fuel in the single tank will supply gasoline for generator plus any toys having a gasoline motor When dual tanks are installed front tank feeds...

Страница 30: ...onger distance to pass 4 Use your rear view mirrors frequently to observe your trailer and traffic conditions 5 When being passed by a large truck or bus be prepared for displaced air as it may cause...

Страница 31: ...very important Top of the list is maintaining correct air pressure and secondly is NOT over loading your RV With proper care the performance of fuel economy and handling on the road will be better Sa...

Страница 32: ...ll also find this number on the vehicle information placard expressed in kilopascals kPa which is the metric measure used internationally The listed amount of air pressure is for maximum load capacity...

Страница 33: ...hod for checking tread depth is to place a penny in the tread with Lincoln s head upside down and facing you If you can see the top of Lincoln s head you are ready for new tires Tire Balance and Wheel...

Страница 34: ...of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions Tire Speed Rating Each original tire installed on Venture RV recreational vehicle has a speed rating of 75 mph or gr...

Страница 35: ...positions as reasonable Too many items on one side may overload a tire The best way to know the actual weight of the vehicle is to weigh it at a public scale Talk to your RV dealer to discuss the weig...

Страница 36: ...on the jack only 5 Be sure coach is solid and will not move with tire and wheel off 6 Remove lug nuts when tire is off the ground 7 Place spare tire and wheel onto hub 8 Reinstall lug nuts and tighte...

Страница 37: ...erformance on both systems the trailer and the tow vehicle must perform and operate together Any attempt to use either the brake system alone tow vehicle or trailer will cause accelerated wear and dam...

Страница 38: ...iler s electric brake system The very instant a breakaway occurs the pull pin which is linked to the tow vehicle is pulled from the switch The two contacts automatically close to complete the electric...

Страница 39: ...to keep the trailer from moving Before lowering the tongue jack you may wish to place a wood block or hard support under the foot of the jack unless you are on a cement slab This helps to prevent the...

Страница 40: ...you are now ready to make attachments to various facilities v Waste water hose connections v 110 Volt power cord electrical hookup v Turn on propane tanks and light pilot lights if any on appliances R...

Страница 41: ...when fuels are burnt It is invisible has no smell and is therefore very difficult to detect with the human senses Under normal conditions in a room where fuel burning appliances are well maintained a...

Страница 42: ...l for further information DO NOT attempt to fix it yourself Gas Alarm When you power the alarm it has a warm up period of approximately 1 minute This unit cannot go into a gas alarm during the warm up...

Страница 43: ...PANE GAS ALARM The RED LED will flash and the alarm will sound a steady tone whenever a dangerous level of propane is detected IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED See Procedures To Take During a Gas Alarm Th...

Страница 44: ...e LED flashing RED RED GREEN GREEN with a beep every 25 30 seconds The EOL Signal may be reset by pushing TEST RESET button on the alarm This will reset the EOL Signal for a period of 72 hours 3 days...

Страница 45: ...ls with coach TESTING Test the alarm by pushing the test button on the smoke alarm cover for at least 3 seconds until alarm sounds The alarm sounds if all electronic circuitry horn and battery are wor...

Страница 46: ...the antenna is attached with 2 bolts and nuts Inside of the coach is a power supply 12 volt DC power which is required for full performance Turn the power supply ON with the push button switch Power...

Страница 47: ...in the maintenance manual Windows All windows are solid picture windows or sliders panels horizontal or vertical Egress windows have an unlocking handle or 2 small clips on each side After unlatching...

Страница 48: ...used on these latches will help operation SLIDE OUTS With different models of trailers VENTURE RV uses numerous slide out systems as listed below followed by descriptions Several different vendors sup...

Страница 49: ...ery is an after market item not supplied by manufacturer TRAILER SET UP REQUIREMENTS GENERAL Note 1 Before operating the slide out room level the trailer front to rear and side to side 2 Extend all st...

Страница 50: ...ded normal use SCHWINTEC WALL SLIDE System is composed of four tracks placed on the outer sidewall of slide two at the bottom and two near roof line On each side an extrusion is attached to sidewall w...

Страница 51: ...he attached 3 4 nut ABOVE FLOOR SLIDE OUT Manual Override Single or Double Rams Should 12 volt power fail and there is no 120 volt AC power available follow the directions listed Access to the ram und...

Страница 52: ...tubes into brackets mounted on rear wall of coach Loose furniture such as dinettes and free standing chairs need to be secured to prevent movement during travel causing damage to walls and chairs The...

Страница 53: ...d bending carrier frame which is NOT a manufacturing defect Overflow line is attached to gravity water fill at 10 00 o clock position Water will come out of screen when full STOP FILLING Filling Fresh...

Страница 54: ...out or replace G Gravity water fill To fill water tank C City water fill to fill all lines V1 Valve to be opened ONLY when using siphon hose V2 Valve to be open to draw water from supply tank Must be...

Страница 55: ...supply On your monitor panel is a switch to turn on the 12 volt demand pump Energy for the pump is supplied by the auxiliary battery or converter The pump will self prime when started supply water an...

Страница 56: ...for desired temperature before entering the tub or shower When shower is completed be sure to turn water off at the faucet Used water will drain through the plumbing pipes into the gray water holding...

Страница 57: ...nerally red for hot and blue for cold transport water through out the coach Valves to direct flow are near city water fill or pump area Connector elbows and tees are plastic or copper and are held tog...

Страница 58: ...stem until liquid comes through the faucets Close faucets and pump will shut off Lines are now full 3 Should you desire to sanitize the tank pour sanitation solution into the gravity water fill which...

Страница 59: ...When sanitizing is complete remember to close V1 and open V2 for normal use The slide outs containing kitchens will have flexible hoses installed on both fresh water lines and drain lines Make sure th...

Страница 60: ...OPERATION Note the photos showing movement of pedal downward To flush press pedal all the way down To add water press pedal halfway down When hooked up to a sewer drain at a camp ground ALWAYS keep t...

Страница 61: ...ward water will be draining downward On several floor plans a side vent for grey holding tank replaces the normal mushroom vent cover on the roof A louvered vent covers the opening in the sidewall Pip...

Страница 62: ...inage easier Some tanks drain from the center requiring unit to be level or slightly higher up front Others drain from the end permitting a slight tilting to the side which drains are Remove the cap a...

Страница 63: ...dish soap Leave the solution in tank while traveling Drain and rinse tank BLACK Sewer Tank Fill tank with 8 10 gallons of water Add one bottle of drain cleaner such as Drano or Liquid Plumber Leave th...

Страница 64: ...r heater to alter the flow of water Handles on valves MUST BE in vertical position to eliminate flow into the heater 4 Open ALL faucets in coach 5 Place siphon hose into container with antifreeze 6a S...

Страница 65: ...onal flow and not shut off valves Reasons for not filling the heater with antifreeze 1 Costly would take 6 to 10 gallons more anti freeze 2 Antifreeze can be very corrosive to anode rod causing premat...

Страница 66: ...ane fuel is stored in liquid form under high pressure in special containers Boiling point is MINUS 44 F the temperature when vapor ceases to flow Fuel will change to vapor when released from the conta...

Страница 67: ...gh pressure hose with an ACME fitting with POL fitting must be completely and tightly installed before propane vapor can be withdrawn Servicing and Filling Propane Containers Filling a propane contain...

Страница 68: ...tions must be tight however DO NOT over tighten Propane cylinders shall not be placed or stored inside the vehicle Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by...

Страница 69: ...7 Attach two short pigtail hoses to the regulator and bottles at the ACME fitting 8 Test all propane connections for leakage A warning label has been located near the propane container This label read...

Страница 70: ...to reduce the high and varied pressure from the propane containers to safe and consistent low operating pressure The small inlet is the first stage which reduces the container pressure to 10 13 pound...

Страница 71: ...nder When pressure in the cylinder drops to about 10 psig the reserve side of the regulator will open and continue to regulate at 11 WC At the time the supply cylinder becomes exhausted a red warning...

Страница 72: ...a propane freeze up close the main valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again Keep the container valve s closed when traveling Some states prohibit traveling with the propane container valves open...

Страница 73: ...leaks If a leak is identified bubbles will appear ALWAYS use two open end wrenches when tightening brass connections to prevent twisting of copper IT IS NOT SAFE TO USE COOKING APPLIANCES FOR COMFORT...

Страница 74: ...sent outside On a very cold and windy day it is conceivable that your coach could consume most of a 30 pound propane bottle Portable fuel burning equipment including wood and charcoal grills and stove...

Страница 75: ...000 BTU Stove Oven 6 500 9 100 BTU Refer 1 200 2 200 BTU Note The above chart represents many different models If you have double bottles and a standard regulator on your RV use only one bottle at a...

Страница 76: ...med by qualified electrical technicians using only approved components which meet safety and code requirements This includes owners dealers etc who desire to make changes The manufacturer is not respo...

Страница 77: ...mum of six 120 volt AC distribution circuits are permitted All breakers are sized according to power needs on each line The following generic drawing shows the circuit breaker alignment with number on...

Страница 78: ...e 240 volt AC system Each positive wire connects to separate power banks in distribution box There are NO 240 VAC appliances in your coach A 50 amp service is a 240 volt hook up There is no appliance...

Страница 79: ...0 amp breaker feeding the air conditioners as required The remaining 6 to 12 breakers will feed the remaining appliances as marked on attached label Quantity of breakers depends on the floor plan opti...

Страница 80: ...rcuit provides this protection Polarity is extremely important You should be certain that the polarity of the external power is not reversed in order to avoid harm to appliances and personal electrica...

Страница 81: ...terior lights The floor plan and size of coach indicate the output size When the converter receives 120 AC power it transfers power into 12 volt DC without any manual switches The converter also charg...

Страница 82: ...attery The interior lights will operate from the converter and or auxiliary battery Some lights will have wall switches and other lights have switches in the lights themselves Circuit Breakers and Fus...

Страница 83: ...preserving power to start the engine Contact your dealer should you desire an isolator for your protection Two types are available mechanical type or solid state which is the best and most expensive...

Страница 84: ...ches for these lights depending on models will be in the interior right door side side wall Occasionally the switch will be on the light itself Brake Wiring The 10 and 12 inch electric brakes operate...

Страница 85: ...1 neutral and 1 ground 2 On 30 amp system with a fire place there will be a switch in camper in which you have to choose to use the fire place or air conditioner Switch is called a double pull double...

Страница 86: ...WARE WHAT PROPANE ODOR IS OR SMELLS LIKE FOR YOUR PROTECTION BEFORE OPERATING ANY appliance take note of any unusual odor in coach near floor or elsewhere similar to propane What to do if You Smell Pr...

Страница 87: ...our coach Thermostat with air conditioner OFF Means all functions will not operate until turned on HEAT In this position furnace will become active and place heat inside of coach amount controlled by...

Страница 88: ...GE cycle removing any propane vapor 6 Second cycle blower continues to run module board will a send spark to the burner tube b Open valve to release propane to burner tube 7 Ignition attempt will be f...

Страница 89: ...10 5 volts to 13 5 volts at the furnace during operation Below 10 5 volts the furnace will shut down Both high and low voltage places excessive wear on the motor and brushes Any mechanical adjustments...

Страница 90: ...ue to accidental blow out turn propane off by turning control knob clockwise to OFF Wait five minutes before attempting to relight the burner Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fir...

Страница 91: ...ed for a long period of time a longer waiting period for ignition of the pilot may be due to the air in the pilot and propane lines If pilot goes out repeat steps a b c d 2 Operation of Oven Burner a...

Страница 92: ...s has an automatic propane valve no adjustments are necessary or possible Do not attempt to repair the propane valve This may result in a leaking situation Do not use this appliance if any part has be...

Страница 93: ...l air is purged from the propane lines If the burner will not come on the following items should be checked before calling a service person 1 Switch turned off 2 Propane supply to heater is empty or t...

Страница 94: ...ermostat TO TURN OFF WATER HEATER 1 Turn switch to OFF position 2 Turn off the electric power to the appliance 3 Turn off propane supply 4 If the vehicle is to be stored or the water heater is going t...

Страница 95: ...rty damage The closer to level the better it performs If the user of this appliance fails to maintain it in the condition in which it was shipped from the factory or if the appliance is not used solel...

Страница 96: ...rom entering Moisture Reduction Heater The refrigerator has a heater that prevents moisture from forming on the center divider between the doors of the freezer and the fresh food compartment The heate...

Страница 97: ...igerator is stored for an extended period of time before start up _ Make sure there are no obstructions in the vents the ventilation air pathway the burner the orifice or the flue area For Defrosting...

Страница 98: ...on the control panel refer to the Norcold refrigerator owners manual _MONITOR PANEL______________________________________ Your panel through modern technology will supply the charge condition of your...

Страница 99: ...e A Double Pole Double Throw switch may be installed in your RV which forces you to choose to use fire place or air conditioner with 30 Amp service Operation of fire place is first a MASTER SWITCH MUS...

Страница 100: ...Volt DC is required or available for operation Both sizes operate on less then 1 0 amp of power 3 Small sink and faucet is part of this kitchen Drainage of water will go into the holding tank thru a...

Страница 101: ...while traveling contact the appliance manufacture direct These phone numbers are listed in the appliance manuals Manuals should stay in unit at all times Important Phone Numbers PDF created with pdfF...

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