Roadtrek Simplicity 2017, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00 Owner s Manual 2017 Simplicity ...

Page 2: ...s 8 Symbol Legend 8 Regulatory Warnings 8 Information Cautions and Warnings 9 Before You Head Out 11 Coming Home 11 Interior Living Space 12 Cabinets 12 Galley Cabinets 14 Lights 14 Tables 15 Front Table Setup 16 Rear Table Setup 16 Captain s Seats 17 Window Treatments 17 Ventilation 18 Sleeping Facilities 19 Forward Facing Power Sofa 19 ...

Page 3: ... TV and DVD Player 23 Antenna and Cable Connections 23 Refrigerator 24 Oven 24 Propane Cooktop 25 Hot Water 25 Outside Your Roadtrek 26 Awning 26 Driver s Side Compartments 27 Exterior Shower 27 Optional Side Door Screen 27 Utilities 28 Fresh Water 28 City Water 28 Water Pump 29 Waste Water 29 Gray Tank 29 Black Tank 29 Indicators 29 ...

Page 4: ... 31 Inverter Charger 31 Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator 31 Optional Solar Panels 31 On Board 120 Volt AC Power 32 Standard 2000W Inverter 32 Shore Power 32 Outlets 32 Monitor Panel 33 Power Sources 33 12 Volt DC Power 33 Inverter 34 Shore Power 34 Other Switches 34 Patio Light 34 Water Pump Switch 34 Water Heater Switch 35 Tank and Charge Indicators 35 Distribution Panel 36 ...

Page 5: ...ner Maintenance Checks 39 When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly 40 Every Other Week 40 At Least Monthly 40 At Least Every Three Months 40 At Least Twice a Year 40 At Least Once a Year 41 Other Maintenance Checks 41 Spare Tire Storage 42 Rear Door Spare Tire 42 Obtaining Service 43 Specifications 44 Warranty 45 Industry Leading Six Year Transferable RV Warranty 45 Chassis Manufacturer Warranty 45 Applia...

Page 6: ...6 Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc R00 AGM Battery 45 Registration 45 Regulatory Notices 47 ...

Page 7: ...ly as certain 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 changes at any time without notice in colours materials equipment specifications and models The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only as continuous improvements a...

Page 8: ...cle 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 and result in death or serious injury Warning Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning which can lead to death or serious injury Warning Gas cookin...

Page 9: ...reduce 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 remove the RCA cables power supply cable and antenna cable Propane Do not store propane tanks inside your vehicle Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by dis...

Page 10: ...ly 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 dining table secure in place using the snap on strap Extra Counter Space Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover Battery Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clot...

Page 11: ...ing section 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 pattern so local knowledge is vital in locating dump 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 ...

Page 12: ...net latches toggle from latched button in to openable button out by pressing the button To open a cabinet press the button to pop the latch pull gently on the latch and the cabinet door will open To close a cabinet make sure the latch is still open button out then close the door Once the cabinet door is closed press the latch button in to lock the cabinet Do not attempt to close the cabinet doors ...

Page 13: ... on both bottom corners of the cabinet door while simultaneously applying gentle pressure to open it as shown above left DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN BY PULLING OR PRYING ON IT 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 door and fix doors that w...

Page 14: ...ace to hold silverware and small cooking utensils The center panel in front of the sink is fixed and is not a drawer Lights The oval ceiling lights are individually controlled and are turned on by tapping the lens area of a given light NOTE the battery disconnect switch must be on for any of these lights to work These are LED lights and consumer very little electricity ...

Page 15: ...s into a T nut fitting in the floor plate 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 table leg clockwise and it will tighten into place within a couple of turns If it does not unscrew the T nut all the way and try again Do not force the T nut If it s set up right it will lock ...

Page 16: ...ont Table Setup This vehicle will not drive unless the front seats are locked and forward facing Rear Table Setup Table top storage in back door Rear dining table Front lounge table To rotate the front seats lift up on the front inside corner trim ...

Page 17: ...ests on the vehicle doors the engine cover and other obstructions Do not force the seats around Swiveling the driver s seat may require you to loosen the tilt steering wheel adjustment and move the steering wheel as far forward and up as possible Opening the front doors slightly will allow you to clear the door armrests easily Window Treatments The nightshade curtain blocks airflow If you leave th...

Page 18: ...emperature at which the fan comes on If you 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 panel Check both this fuse and the one on the 12 volt fuse panel if your fan stops working For more details please refer to the Fantastic Fan manual Turn th...

Page 19: ...gured as a king bed or two twin beds Experiment with different configurations to find what works best for you Forward Facing Power Sofa To make the sofa into a twin bed use the sofa switch to lower the sofa Remember to push the seatbelts through the sofa Forward facing sofa The sofa in twin configuration ...

Page 20: ... 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 the center and use the small backrest cushions to fill in the gaps and to hold the ottoman cushions in place ...

Page 21: ...the upper enclosure lip This will 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 a marine type toilet To secure the doors once inside use the inside latch To flush the toilet use your foot to press the foot pedal located at the bottom of the toilet ...

Page 22: ...e as desired 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 the gray water tanks from sloshing up into the shower area while driving and remove the shower hose from the sink connection Outside Shower The outside shower is located on the driver s side towards...

Page 23: ...DVD player use 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 connections in the cabinet above the DVD player One is labeled for the antenna the other for cable TV Connect the cable to the appropriate jack TV Antenna and Cable connections ...

Page 24: ...on details 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 same as the microwave at your house It is probably lower powered so cooking may take a bit longer The microwave will operate from the batteries through the inverter for reheating purposes or othe...

Page 25: ...r may be hot while 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 wall of the cabinet Refer to your Girard water heater manual for details of operation The three valves in bypass configuration are for assembly testing and maintenance purposes They shou...

Page 26: ...nt 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 stow them in the awning housing and retract the awning Awnings are susceptible to damage from wind for this reason should never be left extended when you are away from the vehicle If a thunderstorm or other windy weather is im...

Page 27: ...his faucet provides hot and cold running water from the same sources as your inside faucets When finished disconnect and store the shower hose and nozzle Optional Side Door Screen In addition to the rear door screen there is also an optional side door screen which will allow you to keep the side door open for ventilation without admitting insects The side screen is magnetic While sturdy enough to ...

Page 28: ...t To fill the tanks with fresh water open the driver s side front door and remove the orange plug in the fresh water fill port Fill until water comes out the hole City Water The city water connection is in the rear underneath the rear bumper on the passenger s side Unscrew the white plastic protective cap and connect your clean hose to the water faucet and this connection point Turn the faucet on ...

Page 29: ...ls you can and can t flush down 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 When the gray water tank is full to capacity water will no longer drain down the shower and sink drains and you need to dump the tank before running any more water If you see fluid below the toilet valve in the bowl of ...

Page 30: ...ed normally when you are plugged in to shore power 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 The furnace is controlled by the combination thermostat located above the rear bed The furnace requires propane and 12 volt power The furnace can be used without shore power or generator...

Page 31: ...nator Charger and Battery Isolator While driving your Roadtrek will also charge the coach batteries from the vehicle s alternator through an isolator The isolator allows extra vehicle alternator produced electricity to charge your coach batteries in addition to keeping your engine chassis battery charged When the vehicle engine is not running it breaks the electrical connection between your coach ...

Page 32: ...erter is automatic 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 to connect and disconnect to shore power Outlets The outlets are operated from the inverter generator or shore and are protected by GFCI Several outlets have ground fault circuitry GFCI t...

Page 33: ...lled by the battery disconnect 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 on for any of the 12 volt electrical devices to work To avoid discharging the batteries when your Roadtrek is not in use remember to turn off two switches The inverter switc...

Page 34: ...ing from shore power Other Switches Patio Light On the monitor panel the top left switch is the patio lights switch Press the top of the button to turn the lights on and the bottom to turn them off These are LED lights and use very little power Water Pump Switch The centered switch to the right of the leftmost four switches is the water pump switch It should be on only when you have water in the f...

Page 35: ...ight of the switches are the indicator lights for the battery charge level the fresh water tank level and the black and gray water tank levels The battery disconnect switch has to be on for this display to work Press the button for each to see the display These will give you an approximate reading to the nearest third of how much is in each tank The four indicator lights for the battery are low fa...

Page 36: ...the right side AC Breaker Flip the cover to the right and not the sticker under the cover with the identifying information on each breaker When storing the Roadtrek for the winter turn off the battery disconnect switch the inverter and all circuit breakers in this panel 12 Volt Fuse Panel The 12 volt fuses are on the right side of the distribution panel with labels for each fuse on the inside cove...

Page 37: ...ch power on the 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 detector has a useful service life beyond which it needs to be replaced See Manufacturer s Owner s Manual for other operating instructions or look for the sticker which is sometimes placed o...

Page 38: ...f 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 on fire extinguishers currently supplied is 12 years replace the fire extinguisher if it is more than 12 years past the year of manufacture stamped on the base of the cylinder Fire extinguisher locat...

Page 39: ...nterval defined as every 40 000 km 24 000 miles Follow the tire rotation pattern for dual rear wheel models in your ProMaster owner s manual Cargo Carrying Capacity See the information labels attached to 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 int...

Page 40: ...1 2 cup vinegar added to the next tankful which will also be drained before filling with fresh water for use will help dissipate the chlorine smell Refer to other sections in this manual for drain and fill locations At Least Twice a Year Check windshield wiper operation o Clean wiper blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid o Wiper blades should be replaced at least once a year Check rad...

Page 41: ... water to the gray tank 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 appliances tested and cleaned Wax and polish and protect exterior surfaces The wheels are coated aluminum and there is no bare aluminum on the vehicle so do not use aluminum polish on any surfac...

Page 42: ...that you place the flat 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 for information Refer to the ProMaster Owner s manual for proper spare tire replacement technique The spare tire is located is located behind the rear bumper The spare is held in wit...

Page 43: ...er 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 resolve your issues with the service department contact the dealership managing partner or owner If you cannot resolve your chassis related issues at the dealer level contact Dodge factory service Erw...

Page 44: ... 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 capacity 86 L 22 8 U S gal Black water tank capacity 36 3 L 9 6 U S gal Battery type AGM maintenance free Battery capacity 185 amp hours standard options available Optional propane tank size 25 L U S gal P...

Page 45: ...tomotive 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 covered by individual warranties offered by their respective manufacturers to which terms both Purchaser and Dealer must comply Please refer to your warranty information for a list of appliances that app...

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Page 47: ...aints 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 problems between you your dealer and or Erwin Hymer Group NA To contact NHTSA you may call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or 366 0123 in Washington DC area or write to NHTSA U S Depart...