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Owner's Manual
2016 Zion
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
PDF generated at: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:44:38 EDT

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 2016 Zion Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. PDF generated at: Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:44:38 EDT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Spare Tire Storage Obtaining Service Specifications Warranty Registration Regulatory Notices HOWTO: Monitor Panel HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite HOWTO: Shore Power HOWTO: Potable Water Use HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping HOWTO: Propane System HOWTO: Water System Winterizing HOWTO: De-Winterizing...

  • Page 3: Howto: Monitor Panel

    The battery disconnect switch turns the 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, all need 12 volt power from the batteries.
  • Page 4 HOWTO: Monitor Panel Battery disconnect switch Inverter switch You will hear a "clunk" as the battery disconnect switch is pressed - this is a big relay connecting the coach batteries to the electrical loads. If you hear a clunk-clunk, or nothing at all, it's possible that your batteries are depleted to the point where they cannot drive the relay.
  • Page 5 HOWTO: Monitor Panel The inverter switch is on the left side of the monitor panel, above and to the right of the battery disconnect switch. It has an indicator light inside it that comes on to let you it's on. If you are not using any 120 volt electricity, turn the inverter off to conserve battery power, since it uses a small amount of electricity even when it's not powering any appliances.
  • Page 6 HOWTO: Monitor Panel Water Pump Switch The button to the right of the four leftmost switches is the water pump switch. It should be on only 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 turns the pump on, and pressing the bottom turns it off.
  • Page 7 Roadtrek recommends that you keep a small amount of water in your gray and black tanks at all times. This will reduce the likelihood of material sticking to the inside of the tank.

  • Page 8: Howto: Setting Up Your Campsite

    What Do You Need To Hook Up? In a Roadtrek, the answer to this question is - a lot less than you think. Rather than slog through the setup ordeal that Class As and fifth wheels and other trailers go through, Class Bs are much more nimble. We travel light and can set up and pack up in minutes.
  • Page 9 HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite Connected Fresh Water vs. Using your Tanks There's no real advantage to leaving the water hooked up all the time - it's easier just to get your hose out and fill your tanks, and then put the hose away. No leaks, no hose to trip over, no need to disassemble and store all that stuff when it's time to hit the road again.
  • Page 10 HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite Simplify, Simplify Campgrounds capitalize helplessness non-self-contained RVs by charging a premium for full hookup sites. You aren't helpless. With an electric-only hookup, you drive a short distance to the campground's fresh water source and waste water dump every few days.
  • Page 11 How level is level? In general, if it's level enough to be comfortable for you, it's probably good enough for your plumbing. If you have a choice, it's better to have the front of the Roadtrek very slightly higher than the back for air conditioner condensate drainage. If you're not running your air conditioner, it doesn't matter.

  • Page 12: Howto: Shore Power

    HOWTO: Shore Power Connecting To Shore Power Your Roadtrek has a shore power cord. Depending on the specific model, this cord could be permanently attached or removable. If your cord is removable, connect the cord to your Roadtrek first, before plugging in to the campground power pedestal.
  • Page 13 HOWTO: Shore Power Campsite Connections Most RV parks and 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're not sure how to open it, ask the campground personnel.
  • Page 14 Your Roadtrek is equipped with a 30 Amp cord. Most power pedestals have a 30 amp receptacle. © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 15 HOWTO: Shore Power 15A to 30A adapter 50A to 30A adapter It is possible that a campground (or perhaps a friend's driveway) will not have a 30A receptable available for your use. You can purchase a 15A to 30A adapter and connect to an ordinary 15A household outlet. Be aware that in those situations, you will have limited power compared to a 30A circuit.

  • Page 16: Howto: Potable Water Use

    HOWTO: Potable Water Use HOWTO: Potable Water Use Your Roadtrek can operate in either fully self-contained mode, or can be connected to a water supply such as a campsite's faucet. The city water connection is under the rear bumper on the passenger side. Unscrew the white plastic protective cap and connect your clean hose to the water faucet and this connection point.
  • Page 17 HOWTO: Potable Water Use You can connect to a city water connection whenever your Roadtrek is not winterized. The city water inlet connection is located in the small compartment just in front of the driver's side rear tire. Roadtrek recommends that you use a potable-water hose. These are usually white in color.
  • Page 18 HOWTO: Potable Water Use • • The city water connection by-passes the water pump and fresh water tank. Therefore, the use of these items is not necessary when connected directly to an external water source. To disconnect the city water connection: •...

  • Page 19: Howto: Waste Water Dumping

    Your house is permanently connected to your septic system or a municipal sewer; you don't have to worry about the wastewater you generate because gravity takes it away. Your Roadtrek doesn't have that connection, and has to hold any wastewater until you have the opportunity to dump it at an approved dump station.
  • Page 20 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping Dumping the tanks Remove the cover Waste water hose in stowed position thumb screws • • Remove the access door on the driver's side, just in front of the rear wheel. Two thumb screws and a lock secure this door. This will expose the black and gray water valves.
  • Page 21 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping Macerator switch on driver's side Waste water hose storage doorstep • • Remove the dump hose from its compartment and extend it to the drain. Open the valve on the end and insert Use a convenient rock or other weight Alternately use the rubber donut to into the drain to hold hose down...
  • Page 22 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping • • Push and hold the macerator button until tank is empty. • • After the black water tank is empty, close the black water tank valve by pushing in on the handle. • • Open the grey water tank gate valve by pulling the grey handle out. •...

  • Page 23: Howto: Propane System

    HOWTO: Propane System HOWTO: Propane System If you have the propane option, your vehicle is equipped with a propane system which, when properly handled and maintained, will provide trouble and worry free operation of your propane fueled appliances. With the propane option, you get a propane furnace and a propane cooktop.
  • Page 24 HOWTO: Propane System Propane Tank Location The propane tank is located at the rear of the vehicle under the back bumper. Main Shutoff valve Propane tank 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.
  • Page 25 HOWTO: Propane System Propane Tank Filling Propane fill valve Propane bleed To fill the tank, first turn off all propane appliances, then turn off the tank shutoff valve. We recommend that you find a qualified LPG technician to fill the tank. The following is an outline of the process to help you understand and not intended to be complete, nor to substitute for formal training or instruction.
  • Page 26 Note the amount it takes to fill your tank. The seven gallon tank in your Roadtrek will hold 5.6 gallons / 20 liters when completely empty and filled to the correct 80% full level.
  • Page 27 Propane tanks must not be placed or stored inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere. The Roadtrek's propane tank is mounted outside the vehicle and will vent propane where it can dissipate; any tank inside the vehicle will vent into the passenger compartment, creating an explosive propane-air mixture inside the enclosed space, which also contains many potential sources of ignition.
  • Page 28 HOWTO: Propane System To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle. In a moving vehicle, containers get tipped over or jostled and leak, and flammable vapors will create an explosive air-vapor mixture inside your passenger compartment, which also contains many potential sources of ignition.

  • Page 29: Howto: Water System Winterizing

    (above 40 deg. F or above 4 deg. C) and the forecast is for temperatures just below freezing for a few hours at night with calm winds, then you don`t need to winterize. The heat in your Roadtrek is enough to keep the lines from freezing.
  • Page 30 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing How to winterize using anti-freeze • • Get three gallons of RV antifreeze. DO NOT use automotive antifreeze. RV antifreeze is non-toxic and safe for potable water lines. Typical RV anti-freeze Turn off the water heater Fresh tank drain under the Drain by the fresh water fill in Tankless water heater drains...
  • Page 31 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing • • Buy three gallons of pink RV/marine antifreeze. • • Turn off the water heater. The main switch is on the outside, behind the water heater access panel on the driver's side. • • Take your Zion to a dump site and drain the gray and black water tanks. •...

  • Page 32: Howto: De-Winterizing

    1. 1. Mix up two gallons of water and one cup of chlorine bleach. Add to the fresh water fill in the driver's door post, using a funnel. 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 a couple more hours.

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