Roadtrek Inc.
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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 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 DC generator located in the engine. Never submerge the generator. Use a
spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.
Wastewater
Storage and
Dumping
System
Close the gray & black water gate valve before using the wastewater system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior freshwater tank, toilet cassette and
gray wastewater tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical
Servicing
This unit has a 12VDC, 110VAC and potentially 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 batteries by plugging in overnight.
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Cool your refrigerator by turning it on.
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Chill any beverages in your home refrigerator.
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Fill your freshwater tank with clean tap water.
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The day of the trip:
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Load the refrigerator with cold food (from your home refrigerator).
