Breaking Camp - Holiday Admiral 2016 Manual

To conserve water and fuel:
Operate the refrigerator on propane
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(if applicable). Plan what is needed
from the refrigerator prior to opening.
Conserve propane by cooking over a
campfire.
Turn the water heater on about twenty
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minutes prior to use. Once heated,
water will remain hot for several hours.
Turn the water heater off when not in
use.
Set the thermostat temperature slightly
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lower than desired to prevent frequent
cycling of the heating system.
Know tank capacities and routinely
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check fuel levels, especially during cold
weather.
Open windows to reduce use of the
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roof air conditioner.
Frequently monitor water consumption.
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Limit shower usage; turn water off
when soaping down and back on to
rinse. When water conservation is
critical, take a sponge bath or use
campground shower facilities if
available. Do not fill the sink with
water to wash only a few dishes.
Evacuate waste holding tanks prior to
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filling fresh water tank.
To conserve battery power:
Do not allow batteries to fully
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discharge before operating the
generator. If possible, run the generator
twice a day, morning and afternoon, to
charge the batteries.
Turn off the inverter (if equipped)
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when not in use.
Turn off interior 12 Volt DC power
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whenever possible. Refrigerator,
battery charging and inverter (if
equipped) function is not affected.
Turn off small battery operated items
i.e., porch, bay exterior step, generator
and engine compartment lights, etc.
Turn off the antenna boost when not
watching TV. One light left on can
quickly reduce battery reserves.
Typical DC Current Draw
TV (when using inverter) 17 Amps
Rope Light (10 ft.) 1.3 Amps
Porch Light 2.0 Amps
Halogen Ceiling Light (1) .09 Amps
Keep a working flashlight handy for
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night trips through the campsite and
inside motorhome. When interior
lighting is desired, use one light in
a central location such as the vanity.
Disconnect all but one or two bulbs.
Turn on the water pump only when
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using water.
Operate the generator when using
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convection microwave oven.
2016 Admiral

BREAkINg cAMp

Preparing the motorhome for travel will
require several small tasks. Properly securing
and storing items will help to prevent them
from getting lost or damaged. Below is a
checklist guide to reference when preparing to
break camp.
Outside Checklist:
Disconnect the cable TV if available
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and connected.
Disconnect and stow the telephone line
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if available and connected.
Retract awnings and secure them for
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travel.
Close the primary propane shut-off
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valve.
Connect the sewer hose.
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Drain and flush holding tanks. Start
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by closing the grey water valve. Run
enough cold water down sink and
shower drains to fill the grey tank
at least 50%. Use caution to avoid
overfilling or flooding the grey tank.
Open the black tank valve and allow
adequate time for black tank to drain. If
applicable, connect a non-potable water
hose to the "Tank Flush" connection
and flush the black tank system. Close
black tank valve and open grey water
valve. Water from the grey tank will
help to flush the drain hose. Once
evacuated, close grey water valve.
Disconnect the sewer hose and flush
with clean water from a non-potable
hose. Store the hose. Replace the sewer
cap.
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