hymer AKTIV 2017, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc Owner s Manual 2017 Hymer Aktiv...

Page 2: ...gulatory Warnings 10 Information Cautions and Warnings 11 Before You Head Out 13 Coming Home 13 Interior Living Space 14 Cabinets and Drawers 14 Lights 15 Table 16 Front Captain s Seats 17 Second Row...

Page 3: ...he Rear Speakers 26 Hot Water 26 Refrigerator 26 Microwave 26 Stove 27 Outside Your Aktiv 28 Awning 28 Exterior Connections 29 Battery Access Door 29 Driver s Side Doors 29 Propane Access Panel 29 Sid...

Page 4: ...ach Batteries 34 Battery Disconnect Switch 34 Charging Your Batteries 34 Inverter Charger 34 Battery Generator Unit Alternator 34 Engine Generator 35 2000 Watt Inverter 35 Shore Power 35 Outlets 36 Mo...

Page 5: ...arrying Capacity 41 Owner Maintenance Checks 41 When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly 41 Every Other Week 41 At Least Monthly 41 At Least Every Three Months 41 At Least Twice a Year 42 At Least Once a Year...

Page 6: ...Pump Switch 50 Water Heater Switch 50 Tank Levels and Battery Charge Indicator 50 HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 51 What Do You Need To Hook Up 51 Connected Fresh Water Vs Using Your Tanks 51 Sewer Ho...

Page 7: ...Dump a Toilet Cassette 59 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 60 Over the Air TV 60 DVD 60 Cable TV 61 HOWTO Propane System 61 About Propane 61 Smelling Propane Outside the Vehicle 61 Regulatory Concerns 62...

Page 8: ...Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc HOWTO Water System Winterizing 65 Do You Really Need to Winterize 65 Winterize Using Anti Freeze 65 Other Methods of Winterizing 66 HOWTO De Winterizing 66...

Page 9: ...rtain 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 ma...

Page 10: ...Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to the atmosphere Propane gas is highly flammable This action can lead to fire or explosion an...

Page 11: ...ce the chance of damage from the cold Check the Owner s Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures TV To remove the TV release the bracket on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remo...

Page 12: ...y lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the vehicle is put in motion Awning Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning Dining Table When storing the dinin...

Page 13: ...ection for a concise description of the procedure to do this Some RV parks and gas stations will let you dump for a fee some city wastewater plants will let you dump for free but there is no real patt...

Page 14: ...utton back in to lock The buttons on the drawers work the same way to lock and unlock Simply slide open when unlocked and slide inwards to close Immediately beneath the galley countertop there is a dr...

Page 15: ...he light for the bathroom From the left the first switch controls the two ceiling lights The second switch controls the ceiling lights in the rear There is an outlet plug then two more light switches...

Page 16: ...back passenger seating It is folded in position behind the driver s captain seat and should remain secured while the vehicle is in motion using the snap on strap which is attached to the table Before...

Page 17: ...he backs of the seats to a vertical position Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat Use the fore and aft adjustment while swiveling the seats to allow the sides of the chairs to clear the armrests on...

Page 18: ...fuse in the shower the fan will not operate Remove fuse in case of emergency or defect in the operation of the fan For more details please refer to the fan owner s manual especially for instructions o...

Page 19: ...Pull the shade down and to lock it it latches quite easily to the bottom runner track These are located on the windows at the sides of the vehicle and on the back Never attempt to attach any sort of f...

Page 20: ...you must press the latch and bring down the bed frame To put the bed up lift the bed frame and secure it in place with the latch In the sleeping quarters at the rear of the cabin there is a privacy c...

Page 21: ...e left plastic lever on the passenger seat to swivel the seat so that it is facing the diver side Use the rotating knob to adjust the height of both driver and passenger seats to allow them to be at t...

Page 22: ...the two sides and rear of the base Unfold the smaller of the two mattresses and place in the space remaining to complete the set up Step 5 Storing the bed When not in use or when driving your Aktiv t...

Page 23: ...ower the sink push the tab on the wall to the right of the sink While pushing the tab lower sink with your other hand Alternatively to raise the sink while not in use or to have a shower lift sink fro...

Page 24: ...g door It has a magnetic seal to secure the door once closed Toilet The enclosed bathroom in your Aktiv contains a cassette toilet To flush the toilet press the button located behind the toilet See Ho...

Page 25: ...ble faucet from the sink You use the faucet handle to control the heat just like you would while washing your hands There are curtains in the shower which cover the mirror and sink while you shower Wh...

Page 26: ...tions are available at the rear of the passenger side The dvd player is in the dash of the cabin as part of the radio head unit Controlling the Rear Speakers The rears speakers are controlled by the d...

Page 27: ...ove The propane stove needs fresh air for its safe operation Make sure to open a window or the skylight and turn on the overhead fan located in the bathroom for proper ventilation Refer to the stove s...

Page 28: ...e Aktiv 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 housing and retract the awning A...

Page 29: ...s door is the fuel access for when refueling the vehicle Next to that door going right towards the back of the vehicle is a tv hookup plug in The one to the right of that is the shore power plug in Th...

Page 30: ...te direction from closing Be sure to keep tracks clear of dirt and debris for ease of use and optimal operation While sturdy enough to keep insects out neither the side screen nor the rear screen are...

Page 31: ...coach when full approximately 30 gallons Erwin Hymer Group NA 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 for f...

Page 32: ...et Indicators The gray and fresh water tank level indicators on the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels When the gray water tank is at capacity water will no longe...

Page 33: ...t the access panel You must close the tank shutoff valve when the vehicle is not in daily use Further you must close the shutoff valve when the vehicle is traveling There is a BBQ quick connect pigtai...

Page 34: ...ng Your Batteries Inverter Charger Your Aktiv is equipped with an inverter charger which converts 110VAC household current to 12VDC when you are connected to shore power This 110VAC power is used to p...

Page 35: ...rior The engine generator is charging the coach batteries whenever the vehicle s engine is in operation which means you are also charging them as you drive You will arrive at your camping destination...

Page 36: ...wer from an outlet check and reset the GFCI button and breaker if needed Monitor Panel The monitor panel is located above the side sliding door inside the coach Power Sources The monitor panel control...

Page 37: ...nverter provides 110VAC household current to the 110VAC appliances and wall outlets Other Switches Patio Light On the monitor panel the top left switch is the patio lights switch Press the top of the...

Page 38: ...ghts for the battery are low fair good and charging Distribution Panel The distribution panel is located inside the bed cabinet of the passenger side bed The 120VAC breakers and 12VDC fuses are locate...

Page 39: ...is no separate switch for the detector There is an indicator light on the detector so that you can tell whether it s working or not For this reason whenever the vehicle is occupied the battery disconn...

Page 40: ...ur vehicle Fire Extinguisher The fire extinguisher is located just to the right of the front passenger seat It is a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for all fires Before every trip check to see...

Page 41: ...s Any adverse conditions should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician for expert service advice as soon as possible The owner maintenance checks are generally not...

Page 42: ...eck lap and shoulder belts for wear and function Replace any belts with frayed spots or that do not smoothly retract into their holders Inspect appliance vents to ensure they are free from dirt insect...

Page 43: ...or of the Aktiv unlatch the retaining spring and pull the pin out while supporting the top of the tire with your other hand It helps to wiggle the tire back and forth to allow the pin to slide out Pla...

Page 44: ...han a motorhome Some Ram dealerships do not want to work on motorhomes but most can service a 1ton van Again start with the service writer then the service manager and finally if you are unable to res...

Page 45: ...ange these specifications This applies to Erwin Hymer Group NA upfits only Total fresh water capacity includes water heater 32 6 gallons 124 litres Fresh Water tank capacity 30 gallons 114 litres Gray...

Page 46: ...otive manufacturer Please refer to the chassis manufacturer warranty information for details Appliance Warranty Appliance warranties are not initially warrantied by Erwin Hymer Group NA but are covere...

Page 47: ...47 Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc...

Page 48: ...toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington DC 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety f...

Page 49: ...have in your house With this inverter you can watch television or play a dvd while you are camping without the need to plug into shore power or run your generator The inverter is rated for 750 watts...

Page 50: ...propane supply is good Tank Levels and Battery Charge Indicator To the right of the monitor panel switches are the indicator lights for the battery charge level the propane tank level the fresh water...

Page 51: ...ed vehicle or the truck they haul their trailer with to take short trips around the area Since you don t have a tow vehicle like the big rigs you need to be able to head out to the store or go sightse...

Page 52: ...n out of groceries if you want Freedom from hookups also opens a whole range of national and provincial forest campgrounds with limited or no hookups to you There is also dispersed camping in national...

Page 53: ...us 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 c...

Page 54: ...30A adapter In this case your power should not be limited as you will have the full 30 amps available Although you are connected to a 50A service you can only draw 30A there is no advantage to connec...

Page 55: ...n the small compartment just behind the driver s side rear tire Erwin Hymer Group NA recommends that you use a potable water hose These are usually white in color To connect the Aktiv s water system t...

Page 56: ...your septic system or a municipal sewer you don t have to worry about the wastewater you generate because gravity takes it away Your Aktiv doesn t have that connection and must hold any wastewater unt...

Page 57: ...lowing tanks Gray waste tank Black waste tank Gray Black waste tank or a Toilet Cassette To Dump Black or Gray or Gray Black Tank Depending on the model of your RV your hose and or dump valve location...

Page 58: ...ou should hose down the area around the end of the hose with a good supply of fresh water If equipped with discharge valve only o Locate the discharge valve on the driver s side of the RV o Remove dis...

Page 59: ...side of your RV Unlock the door and depress the button to open Pull out cassette toilet by lifting the orange handle prior to pulling outwards A full cassette can weigh up to 50lbs 22 7kg Bring casset...

Page 60: ...inputs for media devices Read the owner manuals for full details The tv is stowed against the wall on a hinged bracket The bracket is secured with a large thumbscrew Turn the thumbscrew horizontally...

Page 61: ...d and maintained will provide trouble and worry free operation of your propane fueled appliances About Propane Propane fuel is colourless heavier than air and smells like garlic or rotten eggs The odo...

Page 62: ...nger side just under the sliding door Main Shutoff Valve The propane tank and its valves and controls is behind a door or cover Please refer to the propane section of the manual for details The pictur...

Page 63: ...lers Propane Relief Valve Under no circumstances should anyone fill the tank to more than 80 capacity doing so can cause liquid propane to flow into the regulators If this happens the regulators must...

Page 64: ...f the line If you still have no propane at the stove and you detect no propane smell have a qualified technician check the system Propane tanks must not be placed or stored inside your vehicle Propane...

Page 65: ...nk and toilet cassette if they are not already empty 2 Turn off the water pump and open your single lever galley and shower faucets putting the handle in the middle halfway between the hot and cold se...

Page 66: ...u see pink antifreeze coming out of the waste water discharge hose Close the valve when complete 17 Open the fresh tank drain line until antifreeze flows out Other Methods of Winterizing Erwin Hymer G...