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2016 E-trek
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 2016 E-trek Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. PDF generated at: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:19:51 EDT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Articles Introduction to your E-Trek Copyright Do's and Don'ts Before You Head Out Coming Home Interior Living Space Sleeping Facilities Bathroom Facilities Appliances Outside your Roadtrek Utilities Heating and Cooling Electrical System Monitor Panel Distribution Panel Alarms and Warnings Maintenance...
  • Page 3 Spare Tire Storage Obtaining Service Specifications Warranty Registration Regulatory Notices FAQ:Electrical System HOWTO: Monitor Panel HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite HOWTO: Shore Power HOWTO: Potable Water Use HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception HOWTO: Water System Winterizing HOWTO: De-Winterizing...

  • Page 4: Introduction To Your E-Trek

    Introduction to your E-Trek Congratulations on the purchase of your Roadtrek and welcome to the Roadtreking family. The information included in this manual is meant to help 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.

  • Page 5: Copyright

    Some motorhomes may be shown with equipment that is optional. Accessories shown in any photographs may not included.

  • Page 6: Do's And Don'ts

    Do's and Don'ts Do's and Don'ts Symbol Legend For your information. May be useful information to know. Warning. Not following this can lead to bad results. Caution. You really should follow this to avoid bad results. Don't do it. Doing this can result in injury, severe damage, or death. Regulatory Warnings Level Item...
  • Page 7 • • Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this vehicle. Information, cautions, and warnings This table highlights some of the do’s and don’ts of your Roadtrek. This list is by no means complete. Please refer to the individual sections in the manual for more details.
  • Page 8 Do's and Don'ts The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Roadtrek in cold temperatures. Remove it to reduce the chance of damage from the cold. Check the Owner's Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures.
  • Page 9 AUXILIARY 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 installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries that do no require the addition of water.
  • Page 10 Do's and Don'ts GENERATOR The generator cannot run all the appliances at the same time. WASTE WATER Close both the black and gray water gate valves before using the waste water system. STORAGE AND DUMPING SYSTEM FREEZING Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank, black and gray waste water tanks.

  • Page 11: Before You Head Out

    Before You Head Out 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: • • Read this manual. • • Contact your dealer with any questions.

  • Page 12: Coming Home

    Coming Home Coming Home When you come home, there are a few maintenance tasks you should do to get your Roadtrek ready to go for next time. Refer to other sections in this manual for the procedures listed here. • On your way home, dump the gray and black tanks at a convenient facility. See the HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping section for a concise description of the procedure to do this.
  • Page 13 • • If you turn everything off and you have solar panels, the panels will keep your coach batteries topped up while your Roadtrek is parked. If you don't have solar panels, it would be prudent to check your coach battery state of charge every month or so and charge them if necessary.

  • Page 14: Interior Living Space

    Pushbutton latch open Your Roadtrek is equipped with cabinet latches which prevent the door from opening while the vehicle is in motion. The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched (button in) to unlatched (button out) by pressing the button.
  • Page 15 Interior Living Space the cabinet. For this reason, Roadtrek recommends that you not store anything in the overhead cabinets that you wouldn't want to get hit over the head with. If you load a large amount of weight into a cabinet, experience large swings in temperature or humidity, ride on bumpy roads at high speeds frequently, or sometimes as part of normal wear and tear, the cabinet hinges may go out of adjustment.
  • Page 16 Interior Living Space Instant Hot Water Dispenser The instant hot water dispensing system is in the cabinet below the microwave convection oven. The replaceable filter is accessed inside this cabinet. On-demand hot water E-Trek galley system filter Galley Drawers Beneath the galley countertop there are drawers to the left and right of the food preparation surface. Below these there are two shallow drawers below the center panel and the top right drawer.
  • Page 17 Interior Living Space Tables Your Roadtrek is equipped with two tables for your use, one for the front and one for the rear of the vehicle, each table is comprised of two pieces; the table top and the table leg.
  • Page 18 Interior Living Space Rear table set up Front table leaf The front table can be found stored against the wall to the left of the passenger seat, the rear table can be found stored under the bench seat on the driver’s side. Both table legs can be found stored in the cabinet to the right of the bathroom. If one of the legs is curved, the curved leg is to be used with the front table and the straight leg is to be used for the rear table.
  • Page 19 Interior Living Space Captain's Seats Rear swivel lever Seating Arrangement To move the front seats to their desired fore and aft position, pull up on the bar located under the front of the seat. Release the bar to lock the seat in place. To swivel the front seats, locate the swivel bar positioned on the inboard side of the chair base and move the control downward against its spring to release the lock and swivel the chair.
  • Page 20 Interior Living Space Front seat swivel Outboard front seat adjustments Lumbar support adjustment on inboard side of seat There are three adjustments on the outboard side of each front seat: the knob in front raises and lowers the front of the seat, the lever where the back and base of the seat join raises and lowers the back of the seat, and the knob above that on the seat back reclines the seat back.
  • Page 21 Interior Living Space Lights Your Roadtrek is equipped with interior lighting designed to give you control based on your requirements. The E-Trek's interior lighting fixtures are tap lights. To turn the tap lights on and off, push on the end of the lens area where the dot is visible.
  • Page 22 The blinds in your Roadtrek can be drawn for either shade or privacy. The blinds on the side and back windows of the Roadtrek have a partially opaque, "shade" window covering, and also a completely opaque, "dark" window covering. Pull the blinds down for the "shade" window covering, and then pull the bar above this first section of blind material down to bring the "dark"...
  • Page 23 Make sure that the fan is off and the cover completely closed before driving. The cover will rattle if you drive with it open. Your Roadtrek is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan. The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob.

  • Page 24: Sleeping Facilities

    Sleeping Facilities Sleeping Facilities Your Roadtrek has sleeping capacity for up to four people, two in the front of the vehicle with the optional front bed cushions, and two in the rear of the vehicle on the full or twin bed.
  • Page 25 Sleeping Facilities • • Push down and hold the bottom part of the switch until the sofa is completely flat. Twin beds King bed © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 26 Sleeping Facilities Twin Beds You create two twin beds by lowering the sofa. The sofa makes a continuous sleeping surface with the two bench seats, leaving the center aisle to make it easy to get in and out of bed. King Bed Once the sofa has been lowered fully, complete the following steps to make the king bed.
  • Page 27 Sleeping Facilities Front Seat Beds The captain seats located at the front of the vehicle can be configured into single bed arrangements with the optional folding mattresses. Use the following procedure to create one or two single front bed configurations. If you have both folding mattresses, the short one goes on the driver's side and the longer one goes on the passenger side.
  • Page 28 Sleeping Facilities Mattress tab between seat backs Pass hook-and-loop strap behind seatback Hook-and-loop strap in place Passenger side folding mattress in place © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

  • Page 29: Bathroom Facilities

    Bathroom Facilities Bathroom Facilities Your Roadtrek is equipped with a permanently enclosed bathroom that includes a sink and a stand up or sit down shower. Securing Bathroom Door Door pin Door latch The bathroom doors are secured by a latch and pin system. To secure the doors for driving: •...
  • Page 30 Toilet paper holder 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. When finished, release the foot pedal. Do not use toilet paper which will clog your black water tank and waste water pump - use only paper which will disintegrate easily when it gets wet.
  • Page 31 Bathroom Facilities Shower Shower connection and knob Shower floor drain stopper Using the Shower • • Unscrew the drain stopper in the center of the bathroom floor • • If the shower hose is disconnected, connect it hose to the threaded fitting behind the sink faucet handles •...
  • Page 32 Bathroom Facilities Shower curtain stowed Shower curtain open After Showering • • Turn off the water using the hot and cold knobs on the sink faucet • • Push the knob located between the sink faucet back down to switch the flow of water back to the sink faucet •...

  • Page 33: Appliances

    TV and Home Theatre System Your Roadtrek is equipped with a 120 volt TV and home theatre system with remote control for your enjoyment and viewing pleasure. To power to these appliances, you must turn on the inverter or connect to shore power.
  • Page 34 Appliances Controlling the Rear Speakers The surround sound system offered in your Roadtrek allows you to control the rear speaker sound in your vehicle. The speaker switch is located in the cabinet above the home theater system. • • Surround Setting: Allows back speakers to function as part of the TV/home theater system •...
  • Page 35 Appliances Your instant hot water dispenser provides water at a temperature hot enough to brew coffee or tea. It is located at the top left hand corner of the kitchen sink. To turn it on, use the switch on the right hand side of the galley cabinet face, behind the driver’s side passenger seat. Make sure you turn this appliance off when not in use as it consumes a large amount of electricity.
  • Page 36 Appliances Refrigerator The refrigerator in your Roadtrek is a 12 volt DC/120 volt AC compressor refrigerator that switched automatically between voltages. The temperature control for the refrigerator is located inside the freezer on the right. To open the refrigerator, push down on the latch located on the upper right hand corner of the refrigerator to release the retaining pin and pull the door towards you.

  • Page 37: Outside Your Roadtrek

    Awning support attachment point passenger seat Your Roadtrek is equipped with an easy to use power roll up awning. Please read the awning manual before you start. You need to know how the supports are attached and how to secure the awning.
  • Page 38 Step extended Your Roadtrek is equipped with a step that automatically extends when the side door is opened for easy entry and exit out of your vehicle. With the step switch on, the step will extend once when the door is open and remain extended even if the door is closed.
  • Page 39 Outside your Roadtrek Utility bays There are three exterior access doors along the bottom between the wheels on the driver’s side of the vehicle. The compartment behind the front door is empty and not used. Prop to hold bay doors open...
  • Page 40 Fuel fill access Fuel fill access The fuel fill door is located directly behind the driver on the outside of the vehicle. To fill your Roadtrek with fuel: • • Open the driver side door • • Swing open the fuel fill cover •...
  • Page 41 Rear door retaining strap Rear door magnet The Rear doors of your Roadtrek have the ability to open all the way so they fold against the sides of the vehicle. To open the doors to their fullest potential; • • Open the door to 90 degrees •...
  • Page 42 Outside your Roadtrek Propane Specific models are provisioned with an on-board propane tank. Main Shutoff valve Propane tank Support for side compartment cover Main 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 43 The propane system has a high-pressure auxiliary BBQ takeoff. Locate the hose by reaching under the edge of the Roadtrek about halfway between the rear passenger tire opening and the side door. Pull the hose toward the back of the Roadtrek to release it from the channel it is stowed in.
  • Page 44 Roadtreks have an optional rear screen which allows you to open the rear doors and get fresh air without bugs coming in or pets going out. Look in the hanging wardrobe behind the bathroom for this screen in your new Roadtrek. The screen attaches to the rear door frame with a zipper and hook-and-loop fasteners.
  • Page 45 At the top, close the flap with the hook-and-loop fastener strip where the zippers meet. Use the double slider to unzip the bottom of the screen to allow access to the underbed storage area in the back of the Roadtrek without disturbing the top section. © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 46 Outside your Roadtrek Rear door screen storage opening Rear door screen in place To remove and stow the screen, unzip it from the top down. Unzipping it from the bottom will not allow you to remove it from the doorframe surround.

  • Page 47: Utilities

    Utilities Utilities Just like your house, your Roadtrek has fresh water, electricity, waste water disposal, heating, and cooling systems. In the Roadtrek, these systems are self contained and travel with you. Fresh Water Fresh water is contained in two tanks, called the exterior and interior tanks. The interior tank drains into the exterior tank.
  • Page 48 Utilities Valve access panel, on left end of side City water valve, shown closed (water is door opening taken from on-board tanks) Typical water pressure regulator Built-in pressure regulator City water connection, driver's side behind front access bay door If your city water connection has the words "Pressure Regulator" on it, you do not need an external regulator. If you're unsure, use an external regulator.
  • Page 49 The city water inlet connection is located in the front utility bay just behind the driver's side front tire. Roadtrek recommends that you use a dedicated single 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 skepticism, especially it there's a wastewater dump nearby.
  • Page 50 Utilities If you hear your pump running and water pressure is low inside the vehicle after disconnecting from an external water source, it is because you have not properly positioned the city water valve. Make sure the black plastic handle is vertical, and perpendicular to the water line when your water system is in self-contained mode.

  • Page 51: Heating And Cooling

    Heating and Cooling Heating and Cooling Heating Your Roadtrek has a single unit that provides both cabin heat and hot water. The controls are located behind the TV. To access the Webasto hot water and cabin heating controls, swivel the television out of the way.
  • Page 52 Heating and Cooling For more information, please consult the Owner's Manual for the Webasto Dual Top Evo unit. The Webasto unit is connected directly to the battery bank, and is not controlled by the battery disconnect switch. For this reason, please ensure the unit is turned off to avoid draining the batteries when the E-Trek is not in use, or any time hot water and cabin heating is not needed.
  • Page 53 Heating and Cooling temperature. The third setting, "fan", recirculates cabin air using the fan inside the air conditioning unit. © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

  • Page 54: Electrical System

    Refer to Monitor Panel for locations of the controls referred to in this article. Batteries The batteries in your Roadtrek are sealed AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries. Do not attempt to open them. There is no user maintenance possible on these batteries.
  • Page 55 Electrical System Positive jumper point, on passenger side Coach batteries and negative jumper of the engine. Push the red disc in to attachment point - brass stud protruding expose the contact. from side wall of engine compartment © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 56 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 the switch.
  • Page 57 Electrical System Inverter The inverter switch turns on the inverter, which produces 120 volt household current from the battery bank. Turn this switch on whenever you wish to use any 120 volt appliance, such as the television or DVD player, or want to plug one of your appliances into an electrical receptacle.
  • Page 58 Electrical System Engine Generator Driving down the road, you typically have all the electricity you can use because the engine generator is producing electrical power. However, once stopped, and particularly after sunset when the solar panel is not producing electricity, turning off electrical items when not in use will make the charge in your batteries last for a longer period of time.
  • Page 59 Shore Power The shore power connector is located on the driver's side, just in front of the rear wheel. See Outside Your Roadtrek for location and a concise guide to plugging in and unplugging. The switchover from shore power to inverter is automatic - the inverter will sense the incoming shore power as soon as you plug it in.
  • Page 60 Electrical System To connect to external (shore) power, open the rear doors and remove the power cord from underneath the sofa bed. The rearmost of the utility bays on the bottom of the driver's side contains the connection point for the power cord.
  • Page 61 Keeping Your Batteries Charged Just as you have limited amounts of food and water in your Roadtrek, your ability to store electricity, although large, is not unlimited. Knowing how to maintain your batteries' state of charge is an important component of the E-Trek's operation. Read the FAQ:Electrical System to better understand your E-Trek's capabilities and how to maintain them.

  • Page 62: Monitor Panel

    Monitor Panel Monitor Panel Location The monitor panel is located inside the side door, above the rear captain's seat. To the left of the main monitor panel is the inverter switch. Power Sources Monitor Panel Inverter Control Panel The monitor panel controls two separate power sources; the 12 volt DC power and the 120 volt AC power via the inverter. The inverter switch also has a shore power and battery charging indicator.
  • Page 63 Monitor Panel 12 Volt DC Power The EcoTrek Batteries If your Roadtrek has the optional EcoTrek batteries, you have individual switches for each EcoTrek 200 module. EcoTrek 400 dual controls Jump starting an EcoTrek 200; note the left bank is off A single EcoTrek 200 will have one rocker switch at the bottom and one pushbutton switch at the top of the panel.
  • Page 64 Strictly speaking this is not necessary, but it is a useful guideline. If you store your Roadtrek in cold weather, leave the EcoTrek batteries on and plug in so that the battery management system can continue to heat and charge the batteries as needed.
  • Page 65 Monitor Panel The 12V main power switch Battery disconnect switch Generator switch and hour meter (optional) The power to the 12 volt DC outlets and appliances is controlled by the battery disconnect switch to the lower left. If you have the optional EcoTrek battery modules, they must be powered on first. On the bottom left is the battery disconnect switch, which supplies 12 volt battery power to the 12 volt light and other cabin appliances.
  • Page 66 Monitor Panel Inverter The inverter provides 120 volt AC (household current) to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets. Turn the inverter on only when you need household power. It uses a fair amount of energy just being on, so turn it on when you need power and turn it off when you don't.
  • Page 67 Monitor Panel Other Switches Patio Light On the control 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. Patio light switch Water pump switch Tank and battery level indicators...
  • Page 68 Monitor Panel Tank Levels and Battery Charge Indicators To the right of the control panel are the indicator lights for the battery charge level, the fresh water tank level, and the black and gray water tank levels. Press the button for each to see the display. These indicator lights will give you an approximate reading, to the nearest third, of how much is in each tank.

  • Page 69: Distribution Panel

    Distribution Panel Distribution Panel The distribution panel is located behind the driver in the overhead cabinet. The 120VAC breakers are behind a plastic panel and the 12VDC fuses are behind a black cover inside the cabinet. The breakers and fuses are labeled on the lid. AC Breaker Panel 120VAC breaker panel 120VAC breaker panel showing breakers...
  • Page 70 Distribution Panel 12 Volt Fuse Panel 12 volt DC fuse box 12 volt DC fuse box open The 12 volt fuses are located in the overhead cabinet just to the left of the 120 volt circuit breakers. Open the cabinet and remove the black plastic cover to access the fuses.

  • Page 71: Alarms And Warnings

    Alarms and Warnings Alarms and Warnings CO Monitor Propane and Carbon Monoxide alarm Smoke Alarm Your vehicle has been equipped with a combination propane leak and carbon monoxide detection device for your protection. The Carbon Monoxide and Propane Leak detector is located on the passenger side, near the floor under the TV. Be sure the detector is operating while using your vehicle.
  • Page 72 Fire Extinguisher Your Roadtrek comes equipped with a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for all fires. Before every trip, check to see that the needle on the dial is in the green range. If not, replace the fire extinguisher.

  • Page 73: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Tires See the automotive chassis manufacturer's owner's manual and documents for tire warranty information. Inflation pressure information is on the sticker inside the galley cabinet door. The current Mercedes Sprinter manual recommends checking tire pressures regularly - at least every other week, and definitely before a long trip. Tire rotation intervals depend on wear and other factors, but tires should be rotated at least every maintenance interval - every 40,000 km/24,000 miles.
  • Page 74 Maintenance When You Stop for Fuel, or Weekly Check engine oil level. Look for low or underinflated tires. Every Other Week Check tire pressure on all tires and your spare. At Least Monthly Check coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir. Check windshield washer fluid, brake fluid and power steering fluid levels.
  • Page 75 Wax & polish and protect exterior surfaces. The wheels are coated aluminum - there is no bare aluminum on the vehicle, so do not use aluminum polish on any surface of your Roadtrek. The wheel center caps are chrome. © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 76 To prevent water from entering your vehicle, avoid spraying water directly into exterior vents or grills. Do not use a power washer to clean your Roadtrek - damage to the paint, removal of decals, and water leaks will result. Hand washing or commercial car washes accommodating large vehicles are the best way to keep your Roadtrek clean and shiny.

  • Page 77: Spare Tire Storage

    Spare Tire Storage Spare Tire Storage The spare tire is located on the driver's side, behind the third utility bay door just in front of the rear tire and below the vehicle. The jack is stored beneath the front passenger's feet behind a plastic panel. Pull up the floormat, turn the plastic plug 90 degrees with a coin or key in the slot on the plug, and the panel will come loose to reveal the jack and lug nut wrench.
  • Page 78 Spare Tire Storage • • Locate the 19 mm - 3/4 inch wrench which came in the white box of Roadtrek accessories. Roadtrek recommends you keep this in the glovebox when not in use so that it will be readily available.
  • Page 79 Spare Tire Storage Lever in place to take the weight off the Use supplied wrench to loosen nuts 1/2 bolts inch or so • • Hook the crosspiece channel on the other end of the banana lever to the bar across the spare tire carrier, and push down on the jack handle.
  • Page 80 Spare Tire Storage Move bolt to the side once it is loose Lower tire carrier to the ground and remove tire • • When sufficiently loose, the long bolts will swing to the side out of the slot they normally occupy in the tire carrier. Lower the tire carrier by lifting the jack handle, and pull the spare tire out.

  • Page 81: Obtaining Service

    Obtaining Service Obtaining Service When your Roadtrek needs service, determine if the issue is with the Roadtrek upfits or the Sprinter Chassis. For Roadtrek upfits, contact your Roadtrek dealer. For chassis-related issues, contact Mercedes service. Advise the service writer that you have an extended 3500 van, rather than a "motorhome".

  • Page 82: Specifications

    B pillar (right side of the door frame, near the latch). This specification refers to the baseline Roadtrek upfits. Options and upgrades may change these specifications.

  • Page 83: Warranty

    Roadtrek Motorhomes warrants to the Purchaser that the Motohome is free from defects in material and workmanship on the portion manufactured by Roadtrek Motorhomes, under normal use and service, for six (6) years, from date of purchase by the first Purchaser or the date the Motorhome was first put into service (for example, as a demo or rental), whichever is earlier.
  • Page 84 Roadtrek Motorhomes Limited Motorhome Warranty is void unless the following conditions are adhered to: 1. 1. Warranty Card on Motorhome must be completed by the Dealer and faxed to Roadtrek Motorhomes within 48 hours of date of retail delivery. When warranty applications are made and Warranty Card is not on file at Roadtrek Motorhomes, reimbursement of claim will be delayed until proof of original purchase is submitted to Roadtrek Motorhomes.
  • Page 85 Costs of such repairs must be adsorbed by the Dealer. 7. 7. Purchasers are responsible for presenting their motorhome to a Roadtrek Dealer as soon as problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time from date of authorization.
  • Page 86 Warranty Intent The intent of this extended warranty is to ensure the new owner of a Roadtrek that it is worry free from manufacturer caused defects (excluding the chassis) for the first six (6) years of use. Roadtrek owners can feel comfortable that Roadtrek is fully behind them for six (6) years, including the EcoTrek Batteries!!! ©...

  • Page 87: Registration

    Registration Registration Please send this form in or email the information to sales@roadtrek.com when you purchase your Roadtrek. © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 88 Registration References [1] mailto:sales@roadtrek. com © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.

  • Page 89: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices Regulatory Notices If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Erwin Hymer Group If NHTSA receives similar complaints, 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.

  • Page 90: Faq:electrical System

    FAQ:Electrical System FAQ:Electrical System Electricity Battery Bank The heart of the E-Trek electrical system is the battery bank. The EcoTrek batteries require no maintenance, and store electrical power created by the solar panel, engine generator, vehicle alternator, and shore power for future use. When driving the vehicle, the engine generator will charge your batteries so that you will arrive at your camping location with fully charged batteries.
  • Page 91 FAQ:Electrical System be adding another 1400 watts an hour. The solar panels will also be adding up to their maximum depending on the amount of light available to them. As you can see there are many variables and the choices are yours depending on what you want or need to do.

  • Page 92: Howto: Monitor Panel

    HOWTO: Monitor Panel HOWTO: Monitor Panel Location The monitor panel is located inside the side door, above the rear captain's seat. To the left of the main monitor panel is the inverter switch. Power Sources The monitor panel controls two separate power sources; 12 volt DC power from the batteries, solar panels, and engine generator, and 120 volt AC power from the inverter and shore power.
  • Page 93 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, etc. - all need 12 volt power from the batteries.
  • Page 94 HOWTO: Monitor Panel Inverter Inverter Switch Inverter power indicator light location The inverter provides 120 volt AC (household current) to the 120 volt appliances and wall outlets. The switch has three positions: off in the middle position, power save auto in the top position, and power save off in the bottom position.
  • Page 95 HOWTO: Monitor Panel Other Switches Patio Light On the control 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. Patio light switch Water pump switch Water Pump Switch...
  • Page 96 These will give you an approximate reading, to the nearest third, of how much is in each tank. 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 97: 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 slug 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 98 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 99 Roadtrek's extended boondocking capability. You can stay out there until you run out of groceries if you want.
  • Page 100 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 101: Howto: Shore Power

    Connecting To Shore Power Your Roadtrek has a shore power cord, which is stored beneath the sofa. Plug the large yellow end of this cord into your shore power connection point directly in front of the driver's side rear wheel in the rear utility bay.
  • Page 102 HOWTO: Shore Power Campsite Power 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 103 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 104 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 105: 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 in the driver's side center access bay, to the right of the sheet metal housing for the gray and black valve handles and TV connection.
  • Page 106 TV connection Roadtrek recommends that you use a dedicated single 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 skepticism, especially it there's a wastewater dump nearby.
  • Page 107 City water valve in closed, across-the-line position To connect the Roadtrek's water system to an outside source: • • Turn the water pump off. • • To run the pump, close the city water valve. To do this, remove the wood access panel with the round hole in it on the left side of the side door step.
  • Page 108 HOWTO: Potable Water Use To disconnect the city water connection: • • Turn off the external water source. • • Open a faucet to relieve the pressure in the system. Failure to do so will not damage your vehicle, but may result in an unexpected shower when you disconnect the hose.

  • Page 109: Howto: Waste Water Dumping

    Waste Water Discharge Pump Your Roadtrek is equipped with a waste water disposal pump to make dumping your tanks easier and cleaner. The macerator in this pump grinds up any solids in the system and pumps the resulting wastewater out to the dump station.
  • Page 110 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping If possible, you want to dump the tanks after driving as the movement of the vehicle will have sloshed the water in the tanks, loosening any solids. Make sure the tanks are as full as possible before dumping - you may wish to use a hose or bucket to add water to the black water tank through the toilet if it is less than 1/2 full.
  • Page 111 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping • Open the driver’s door and locate the waste water pump switch. It is a red pushbutton located on the driver's seat base or on the B pillar. Macerator button on base of driver's seat Macerator button on the B pillar behind driver •...
  • Page 112 • • There are two ways to secure the hose in the dump station waste receptacle four inch pipe. In the white box that came with your Roadtrek there is a rubber doughnut, which goes over the discharge nozzle and can be wedged into the waste receptacle to hold the waste water discharge hose in place.
  • Page 113 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping Rubber doughnut installed on nozzle Rock used as weight to hold the hose • • Push the jogger handle in and turn it to loosen any materials in the macerator. Pull the jogger handle out. • • Open the black water tank gate valve by pulling the black handle out. It will come out approximately three inches (8 cm) and stop.
  • Page 114 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping Open the black valve Open the gray valve Always dump the black tank first and the gray tank second. The graywater will help flush any remaining solids from the dump hose. If you wish to rinse the system, pour water down the toilet and sink, and dump again. •...
  • Page 115 HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping Jammed waste water pump Sprinter macerator manual crank knob Chevy macerator manual crank knob If the waste water discharge pump stops while you are pushing the button, it's jammed. Something has gotten caught up in the blades. Release the button to stop the pump. •...

  • Page 116: Howto: Cable And Tv Reception

    HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception Your Roadtrek comes with a home theatre system. This consists of a TV, a DVD player, the speaker system and the radio in the dash, along with a rooftop TV antenna and a cable TV connection.
  • Page 117 HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception TV antenna switch TV in stowed position, with cover Over-the-air TV © 2016 by Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc.
  • Page 118 Antenna/cable AB switch set for antenna (top button) To watch TV using the Roadtrek rooftop antenna: • • Have 120 volt AC power available (inverter on OR shore power plugged in) • • Turn on TV and home theatre system •...
  • Page 119 Coaxial TV connecting wire with screw-on You need a length of coaxial TV cable to reach from the cable TV outlet to your Roadtrek's connection point. These are sold in electronic supply and camping supply stores and come in lengths of 25, 50, and 100 feet. The cable is typically sold as RG-59U or RG-6 with F-type connectors.
  • Page 120 HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception TV cable connected Rear speaker switch Push the white button on the panel to switch between cable and antenna. Speaker Switch The speaker switch is located in the same cabinet as the Cable/Antenna switch. You can select Surround, Off, or Automotive. In the Surround position, the rear speakers (the speakers above the bed) will work with the TV/home theatre system.

  • Page 121: 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 122 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing Winterizing the E-Trek Typical non-toxic RV Fresh water tank drain valve antifreeze You will need: 1. 1. four gallons of pink RV antifreeze 2. 2. Replacement filter for the hot water dispenser 3. 3. A place to dump a small amount of water and non-toxic antifreeze •...
  • Page 123 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing • • Open the sliding side door, remove the wood panel, and open the city water valve. Turn this valve so that the black plastic handle is pointed in the same direction as the water line. •...
  • Page 124 (the differential). There are two air ducts on the front side of the unit, near the top. There are also two white water lines coming rearward from the front of the Roadtrek, one on each side of the centerline. Just before these lines get to the Webasto unit, there is a transverse white hose connecting them, with a valve on it.
  • Page 125 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing Webasto line valves in normal operating Webasto line valves in bypass position. position. Green arrow means valve is Green arrow means valve is open, red open, red closed. closed. Front of vehicle is to the upper left.
  • Page 126 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing • • Turn off the breaker in the 120 volt circuit breaker box which powers the instant hot water heater. • • Turn on the water pump. • • Turn on the cold water in the galley sink until pink RV antifreeze emerges from the faucet.
  • Page 127 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing Webasto control Instant hot water filter • • Locate the Webasto unit control on the cabinet face behind the television. Turn the left knob to the dump position (all the way counterclockwise). Open the galley sink hot water faucet to allow air into the hot water system. It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes for the unit to drain completely.
  • Page 128 HOWTO: Water System Winterizing • • Divide the remaining antifreeze equally between the shower drain, the bathroom sink drain, and the galley sink drain. • • Open the fresh water tank drain line briefly until antifreeze flows out. • • Turn the water pump off. ©...

  • Page 129: Howto: De-Winterizing

    • • Mix up two gallons of water and one cup of chlorine bleach. Add to the fresh water fill. Allow a few minutes to drain into exterior tank. • • 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.
  • Page 130 There are two air ducts on the front side of the unit, near the top. There are also two white water lines coming rearward from the front of the Roadtrek, one on each side of the centerline. Just before these lines get to the Webasto unit, there is a transverse white hose connecting them, with a valve on it.
  • Page 131 HOWTO: De-Winterizing Webasto line valves in bypass position. Webasto line valves in normal operating Green arrow means valve is open, red position. Green arrow means valve is closed. Front of vehicle is to the upper open, red closed. left. • • Run water pump until water flows from hot water tap at sink and you smell chlorine. The Webasto has a capacity of 11 liters (almost 3 gallons) so it will be a few minutes before water starts to flow.
  • Page 132 HOWTO: De-Winterizing • • Run the galley faucet for several minutes. If you smell chlorine, your system is safe to use. If you do not smell chlorine or your water is foamy, or has a pungent odor, repeat this step. •...

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