Roadtrek 170 Versatile, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Roadtrek Inc PDF generated at Thu 04 Sep 2014 13 59 53 EDT Owner s Manual 170 Versatile...

Page 2: ...head out 8 Coming Home 9 Interior Living Space 11 Sleeping Facilities 22 Bathroom Facilities 25 Appliances 27 Outside your Roadtrek 31 Utilities 37 Propane System 40 Heating and Cooling 44 Electrical...

Page 3: ...egistration 73 Regulatory Notices 75 HOWTO Monitor Panel 76 HOWTO Setting Up Your Campsite 82 HOWTO Shore Power 86 HOWTO Potable Water Use 90 HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 93 HOWTO Cable and TV Reception...

Page 4: ...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 reference for when you ar...

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: ...arnings 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 with the...

Page 7: ...alified personnel should refuel your propane tank PROPANE Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure and is not covered under any warra...

Page 8: ...side your vehicle Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause a fire or asphyxiation CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK DETECTOR Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Carbon Monoxid...

Page 9: ...wear and gloves should be worn while handling batteries Effective June 2010 all Roadtrek installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries that do no require the addition of water BATTERY Disconnect the in...

Page 10: ...potentially 36 volt solar system These systems need to be disconnected before working on them GENERATOR The generator is not compatible with E 85 fuel If the vehicle is equipped with a generator avoi...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...stations The website http www sanidumps com is a good 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 i...

Page 13: ...left of it on the separate inverter switch if you have a big inverter Battery disconnect switch Standard inverter switch Inverter switch for big inverter If you turn everything off and you have solar...

Page 14: ...l find the latch Press the latch in and open the door The cabinet behind the driver s seat uses a pushbutton latch Press the pushbutton in to latch the door securely press again to release the latch s...

Page 15: ...nd Cabinets Galley counter extension Galley counter extension support You can extend the galley counter by flipping up the galley counter extension Use the support brackets at each end to hold it up T...

Page 16: ...LED tap light The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of the lights to work The fluorescent lights turn on and off with the integrated switch The oval ceiling lights are all individually cont...

Page 17: ...or Living Space 14 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Tables Front table in place Rear seating area with table There is one table for use either in the front or rear lounge areas for dining playing cards or compute...

Page 18: ...nto the front T Nut base Rotate the leg clockwise until you feel it tighten Pull on it to check that is is secured If not extend the T nut fully by unscrewing it and try again Place table top on leg s...

Page 19: ...nge flat to put the leaf back into storage position To stow the front table fold the locking hinge component for each leaf back against the table top which will allow the leaf to fold against the main...

Page 20: ...hen driving They will lock into this position and stay locked until the swivel lever is raised again The second row seats have an adjustment to the seat back and bottom cushion to change the seat back...

Page 21: ...the recline adjustment and bringing the backs of the seats forward Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat Use the fore and aft adjustment while pivoting the seats to allow the sides of the chairs to...

Page 22: ...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 distribution...

Page 23: ...Inc Window Treatments Roof window covers Skylight cover storage The roof windows in the 170 can be covered using the covers stored in a pouch above the side door Place the cover against the glass and...

Page 24: ...ains Curtain track and end clip The window curtains for the regular windows slide on tracks It s best to use two hands one at each track to pull curtains closed and open The curtains have snaps and cl...

Page 25: ...switch to lower the sofa into the bed position is located next to the thermostat on the passenger side in the rear The seatbelts for the power sofa are attached to the floor behind the power sofa In o...

Page 26: ...nside the toilet enclosure and place it into the open space between the two bench seats Secure the panel into the notches on the two inner surfaces of the bench seat bases Move the bottom cushion for...

Page 27: ...nal folding mattresses on the front and second row seat bottom cushions The driver side front seat must be swiveled 270 degrees clockwise to reach the proper position facing the driver s door it will...

Page 28: ...raps from the shower curtain and move the hand held shower from its storage position to the shower position Draw the shower curtain until you are completely surrounded Using the hook and loop connecto...

Page 29: ...e floor while driving keep the drain plug secured when not in use Toilet Door extended into privacy position The aisle toilet is configured so that the doors of the closet and the toilet can create pr...

Page 30: ...VD player The TV and DVD player are located in the rear on the passenger side Both the television and the DVD player use 120 volt current so the inverter generator or shore power must be used They are...

Page 31: ...e cabinet above the home theater system Surround Setting Allows back speakers to function as part of the TV home theater system Off Setting Turns the rear speakers off Automotive Setting Connects the...

Page 32: ...hile boondocking but cannot be used while the vehicle is in motion While driving operate the refrigerator on DC 12 volt power the vehicle alternator generates more than enough power to run the refrige...

Page 33: ...onnected to shore power or have the generator running to use the microwave Galley stove Cooktop The two burner propane cooktop needs fresh air for its safe operation Make sure to open a window and ope...

Page 34: ...them to the two attachment points on the side of the Roadtrek Refer to the awning manual for the proper way of securing the awning supports to the attachments To stow the awning detach the supports st...

Page 35: ...tside your Roadtrek 32 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Exterior access doors and hatches Driver s Side Doors Driver s side access doors Driver s side front access door showing tank dump valves and waste water ho...

Page 36: ...tangular one is for the refrigerator and the square one is for the water heater The water heater will vent hot gasses when the water heater is running The chrome one forward of the water heater is the...

Page 37: ...e and filler Optional Rear Door Screen Roadtreks have an optional rear screen which allows you to open the rear doors and get fresh air and a better view without bugs coming in or attended pets going...

Page 38: ...fastener for bottom edge of screen Open the screen and locate the edge with hook and loop material along it This edge is the bottom so use the hook and loop strips on the screen to attach it across t...

Page 39: ...screen which will allow you to keep the side door open for ventilation without admitting insects There is a zipper in the screen so you can enter and exit without removing the screen Locate the scree...

Page 40: ...these systems are self contained and travel with you Your vehicle should be reasonably level to allow normal operation of the system Fresh Water Exterior tank fill location City water connection Fresh...

Page 41: ...gle purpose potable water hose These are usually white in color Buy a new one and use it only for filling your tanks and connecting to city water View any hose lying around a campground with extreme s...

Page 42: ...to the procedure for dumping your wastewater tanks Indicators The gray and black water tank level indicators on the control panel will give you an approximate indicator of your tank levels When the gr...

Page 43: ...y case not just in certain areas Other bridge tunnels ferries ban vehicles with propane tanks entirely Plan ahead and take an alternate route if passing through areas where vehicles with propane are p...

Page 44: ...with yellow dustcap and valve in closed position Propane pigtail with dustcap removed and valve in open position The propane system has a high pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff Locate the hose behind th...

Page 45: ...a propane smell 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 will have to be...

Page 46: ...ne is a common cause of system failure The auxiliary BBQ outlet is regulated to 15 P S I If you are using an external grill with this hookup ensure that the appliance is rated for that pressure or has...

Page 47: ...but this produces heat directly from electricity and is not recommended for heating the cabin for extended periods of time unless you are attached to shore power or running the engine For all other c...

Page 48: ...ct switch on the monitor panel to the ON position Start the generator and run for several minutes until warm Set thermostat setting above ambient temperature Turn thermostat control to the low cool po...

Page 49: ...s electricity compared to the heat pump and can be used without shore power or generator use The fan on the furnace is thermostatically controlled and will continue to run for a minute or so after you...

Page 50: ...power to run the burner igniters This switch should be off when you are not using your Roadtrek and on whenever you are driving or camping The Battery On light next to it will indicate the position of...

Page 51: ...he vehicle engine If your coach batteries are low start the vehicle engine and let it idle until the batteries are sufficiently charged Usually 30 minutes of idling are enough to restore moderately de...

Page 52: ...or its programming The charge controller usually displays either system voltage or amperes generated by the panels On board 120 Volt AC power Standard 750W Inverter The standard configuration include...

Page 53: ...will be on its own smaller panel back just to the right of the thermostat on the passenger side of the rear lounge area The switch has three positions off in the middle position power save auto in th...

Page 54: ...appliances and recharge your batteries Please refer to the Onan Generator manual for operation and maintenance Always close the rear windows of the vehicle and turn off the roof ventilation fan to avo...

Page 55: ...CI outlet under rear passenger side seat Outlets The outlets are operated from the inverter generator or shore power Further the outlets are protected by GFCI Only some of the outlets are powered by t...

Page 56: ...r The power to the 12 volt DC outlets and appliances is controlled by the battery disconnect switch to the lower left On the bottom left is the battery disconnect switch which supplies 12 volt battery...

Page 57: ...erter provides 120 volt AC household current to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets If you have the optional engine generator and 2500 watt inverter your inverter switch is back by the thermostat...

Page 58: ...Roadtrek See HOWTO Shore Power for a concise guide to plugging in and unplugging from shore power Other Switches Patio Light On the monitor panel the top left switch is the patio lights switch Press t...

Page 59: ...without water As with the patio light switch pressing the top of the button turns the pump on and pressing the bottom turns it off Water Heater Switch The water heater switch is to the right of the wa...

Page 60: ...is in each tank The four indicator lights for the battery are low fair good and charging Optional Generator Switch and Hour Meter If you have the optional 2800 watt gasoline generator the switch is to...

Page 61: ...e label under the cover with the identifying information on each breaker telling you what each circuit breaker supplies power to When storing the Roadtrek for the winter turn off the battery disconnec...

Page 62: ...asleep inside it When storing things on the floor do not block air circulation to the propane leak detector You should be able to see it at all times from the front of the vehicle The detector runs o...

Page 63: ...r second row passenger side seat Smoke Detector The smoke detector is located to the right of the Monitor Panel It requires a commonly available 9 volt battery and periodic replacement for both the ba...

Page 64: ...least every maintenance interval every 12 000 km 7500 miles Follow the tire rotation pattern in your owner s manual Cargo Carrying Capacity See the information labels attached to the driver door post...

Page 65: ...ush 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 sink and dump Flus...

Page 66: ...and loose wheel lug nuts Check parking brake system Check head lamp alignment shine your low beam headlights on a wall The light patterns should be the same height Measure headlight height at the vehi...

Page 67: ...ing at full output At Least Once a Year Lubricate all door hinges locks and latches especially the exposed hinges on exterior doors These will freeze up and cause damage to the doors if neglected Have...

Page 68: ...e spare tire cover remove it as soon as you can If left on for an extended period of time particularly in the hot sun it will become very difficult to remove In order to open the driver s side rear do...

Page 69: ...re lower the tire unlock the chrome surround with the key supplied with your Roadtrek unbolt the tire from the carrier with your lug wrench and lift the tire off the carrier Follow the Chevrolet manua...

Page 70: ...trek upfits or the Chevrolet chassis For Roadtrek upfits contact your Roadtrek dealer For chassis related issues contact GM Chevrolet service Advise the service writer that you have a Chevrolet Expres...

Page 71: ...upfits Roadtrek upfits only Total fresh water capacity includes water heater 20 gallons 76 liters Fresh water tank capacity 14 gallons 53 liters Gray water tank capacity 23 gallons 85 liters Black wa...

Page 72: ...orkmanship on the portion manufactured by Roadtrek Motorhomes under normal use and service for five 5 years from date of purchase by the first Purchaser or the date the Vehicle was first put into serv...

Page 73: ...lbs fuses battery in the smoke detector and window screens After 90 days these items are considered part of normal maintenance 2 2 For one 1 year from the date of original purchase sewage hose curtain...

Page 74: ...r expressed or implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and of any other obligations or liabilities on Roadtrek Motorhomes which neither a...

Page 75: ...nufacturer for one year from the In Service Date of the Roadtrek 1 1 Warranty is voided if AGM batteries are tampered with topped off with distilled water or allowed to sulfate or freeze due to lack o...

Page 76: ...Registration 73 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Registration Please send this form in or email the information to sales roadtrek com 1 when you purchase your Roadtrek...

Page 77: ...Registration 74 2014 by Roadtrek Inc References 1 mailto sales roadtrek com...

Page 78: ...plaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual pro...

Page 79: ...coach battery power off and on When off it prevents your coach batteries from being drained while the Roadtrek is not in use The lights the water pump the fan the refrigerator control board even the...

Page 80: ...Just as the battery disconnect switch powers the lights fan and other 12 volt electrical loads the standard inverter takes 12 volt power from your coach batteries and changes it into 120 volt electri...

Page 81: ...rn what you can and can t run within the 750 watt limit 2500 watt inverter switch Inverter Switch With Optional Engine Generator and 2500 Watt Inverter Instead of the regular inverter switch on the mo...

Page 82: ...nly when you have water in the fresh water tanks and wish to use the sinks showers or toilet The pump should not be run without water As with the patio light switch pressing the top of the button turn...

Page 83: ...propane tank level the fresh water tank level and the black and gray water tank levels Press the button for each to see the display These will give you an approximate reading to the nearest third of h...

Page 84: ...er switch for 5 seconds to PRIME then push the top of the switch to START Allow the generator to run for a couple of minutes before turning on heavy loads such as the air conditioner To stop the gener...

Page 85: ...rounds call full hookups electricity water and sewer connections at each campsite to function Roadtreks have big fresh water and holding tanks that the other types of RVs lack so it s usually easier j...

Page 86: ...e automatically reminded of when your waste water tanks are full When you re close to running out of fresh water that means it s time to dump your wastewater tanks With a more permanent hookup the rem...

Page 87: ...ice of more campsites since not all of them have full hookups or the even better choice of no campsite at all if you have extra batteries and solar or generator capability or are just careful about yo...

Page 88: ...cle enough to get comfortable Many Roadtrek owners install a small bubble level in an inconspicuous place visible from the driver s seat to assist with the leveling process How level is level Refriger...

Page 89: ...partment Open this compartment and pull the cord out to attach to the campsite or house electrical outlet There is a mousehole in the rear of the storage compartment to thread the cable through if you...

Page 90: ...nd 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 you...

Page 91: ...nd 50A receptacles are specific to the RV industry Other receptacles look similar but may not be wired the same If in doubt check with campground personnel The pedestal will also typically have indivi...

Page 92: ...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 93: ...aks tightening the connections as necessary Campgrounds and municipalities vary greatly in supplied water pressure Before connecting to external water supplies purchase and install a pressure regulato...

Page 94: ...ecially it there s a wastewater dump nearby Large RVs use hoses to flush their wastewater system City water fill location City water valve in closed handle vertical position Attaching pressure regulat...

Page 95: ...cet next to the city water connection is a convenient place to do this Make sure the the city tank fill valve is closed handle vertical Remove the hose from the city water connection and replace the c...

Page 96: ...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 97: ...r in the gray tank is considerably cleaner and will rinse any remaining solids from the hose and the macerator You should dump both tanks in sequence if possible Dumping the tanks Compartment with was...

Page 98: ...trek Inc Support arm for access door Waste water pump button on base of driver s seat Open the long compartment behind the driver This will expose the waste water discharge hose Support the door in th...

Page 99: ...ek Inc Extending the hose Press and hold the button to activate the pump Open the driver s door and locate the waste water pump switch It is a red pushbutton located on the driver s seat base Remove t...

Page 100: ...HOWTO Waste Water Dumping 97 2014 by Roadtrek Inc Open the waste water discharge hose valve Weigh the hose down to prevent accidents...

Page 101: ...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 parks require you to use a doughnut If you trust gravity more...

Page 102: ...the original position Always dump the black tank first and the gray tank second The graywater will help flush any remaining solids from the dump hose Close the valve on the end of the waste water hose...

Page 103: ...manual crank knob If the wastewater discharge pump stops while you are pushing the button it s jammed Something has gotten caught up in the macerator blades Release the button to stop the pump Locate...

Page 104: ...o use the system Both the television 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 120VAC power The T...

Page 105: ...TV using the Roadtrek rooftop antenna Have 120 volt AC power available inverter on OR shore power plugged in OR generator running Turn on TV and home theatre system Make sure the power injector is on...

Page 106: ...V connection It has a square gray plastic cover about 3 cm on each side which is hinged at the top and opens to expose the barrel connector the cable hooks to Cable TV connection location Coaxial TV c...

Page 107: ...HOWTO Cable and TV Reception 104 2014 by Roadtrek Inc TV cable connected antenna cable AB switch selected for cable bottom button...

Page 108: ...n the cabinet above the TV The bottom button connects your TV to the cable connection and the top button connects it to the over the air signals from your rooftop antenna Speaker Switch The speaker sw...

Page 109: ...ns 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...

Page 110: ...ropane tank cover Propane tank main shutoff valve 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 Neve...

Page 111: ...em has a high pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff Locate the hose behind the access panel The hose has a yellow dustcap and an integral cutoff valve This provides 15PSI regulated propane to appliances that...

Page 112: ...instruction Do not attempt to fill the tank unless you have had appropriate training Reading this manual does not constitute sufficient training to safely fill propane If you overfill the tank propane...

Page 113: ...remove all sources of ignition and expeditiously leave the area until propane odor is no longer detectable Venting unburned propane is a slightly more advantageous situation than a tank explosion whic...

Page 114: ...heavier than air and smells like garlic or rotten eggs The odor is added by the distributor so propane may smell differently as you travel and purchase propane from various distributors Being heavier...

Page 115: ...rs will create an explosive air vapor mixture inside your passenger compartment which also contains many potential sources of ignition Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility Contaminated p...

Page 116: ...with calm winds then you don t need to winterize The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing If the forecast is for extended cold periods with daytime temperatures at or below...

Page 117: ...e specialized tool a 1 1 16 inch 27 mm socket and a ratchet or breaker bar Get 2 gallons of RV antifreeze DO NOT use automotive antifreeze RV antifreeze is non toxic and safe for potable water lines D...

Page 118: ...the galley faucet in the cold position and open it If the fresh water tank is empty the open galley sink faucet should sputter If it emits a steady stream of water the tank is not empty You will need...

Page 119: ...the control panel switch Go outside and take the cover off the water heater Pop open the pressure relief valve at the top of the water heater A small amount of water might flow out If water is gushin...

Page 120: ...e water heater by removing the anode rod You will need a 1 1 16 socket and a ratchet or breaker bar This is a good time to rinse out the water heater and inspect the anode rod If the anode rod looks s...

Page 121: ...d leave it open Add 1 1 2 gallons of non toxic RV approved antifreeze to the fresh water tank through the gravity fill Use a funnel and wash any spillage off the paint Turn the water pump on and allow...

Page 122: ...lve on The water pump will operate Allow it to run about 20 seconds Turn city water connection valve off Turn the water pump off and open a galley sink faucet to release back pressure Open the fresh t...

Page 123: ...rine bleach Add to the fresh water tank gravity fill in the driver s door post 2 2 This is a good time to get some stuff for spring cleaning of your Roadtrek so drive around for an hour Let it sit for...

Page 124: ...ter pump on open the city water valve and let the pump push water through the fill line for a minute or so by turning the black plastic handle horizontally Close the city water valve by turning the ha...

Page 125: ...rine The water heater holds six gallons so it will take a while for it to fill up Allow the system to sit overnight Drain the fresh water tank completely then fill it with clean water and run all fauc...