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Owner’s MANUAL GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF YOUR KZRV RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SPORTSMEN CONNECT CONNECT SE...
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THE PURPOSE OF THIS OWNER’S MANUAL IS TO PROVIDE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CONCERNING CARE AND USAGE. MINOR MAINTENANCE AND CRITICAL SAFETY WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED AND MUST BE READ AND OBEYED. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION IS FOUND IN THE “MAINTENANCE MANUAL”, SUPPLIED WITH YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 – Information to RV Ownership ........7 Safety Considerations .............. 8 Reporting Safety Defects ........... 8 Safety When Emergency Stopping ........9 Additional Safety Considerations ........9 Extended or Cold Weather Use ..........9 Condensation ................10 Causes ................
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Brakes – Electrical ............. 27 Breakaway Switch .............. 28 Towing ................28 Setting Up and using you Recreational Vehicle ....... 29 Travel Trailer Un-Hook ............29 Fifth Wheel Un-Hook ............30 General Detector Information ..........31 Safety Detectors ..............31 Fire Extinguisher .............
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Filling Fresh Water System ..........45 12-volt Demand Pump ............46 Faucets ................47 Bath and Shower ............... 47 Outside Shower ..............47 Fresh Water Lines .............. 48 Low Point Drains ..............48 Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System ....49 Drainage (Fresh Water) .............
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Chapter 5 – Appliances ..............72 Furnace ................... 72 Thermostat (with Air Conditioner) ........73 Thermostat (without Air Conditioner) ......... 73 Operating Instructions ............73 To Turn Appliances Off ............74 External Vents ..............74 Ducting ................74 Range and Oven Top Burner ........... 75 Operating Instructions ............
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP Welcome to the growing family of new KZRV owners and the world of recreational vehicle travel. The purchase of your KZRV product allows you to enter this type of camping and leisure travel. Your coach has been designed and engineered to offer many comforts of home.
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your friends and family. Please remember to tread lightly on our beautiful land and leave only your footprints so that others may enjoy nature as much as you did. Safety Considerations The terms NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER have specific meanings in this manual as well as component manuals.
Safety When Emergency Stopping It is wise to carry road flags and/or triangular warning devices to be used when necessary. When pulling off a highway, use your four way hazard lights as warning flashers, even if only to change drivers. Pull off the roadway completely, if at all possible, to change flat tires or any emergency need.
Remember, water freezes at 32 Fahrenheit whether fresh or drainage. Proper care must be used to protect any system at F or lower. Local recreational vehicle dealers and campground personnel may be able to advise you on needed protection. Energy requirements, such as propane and electrical supplies, must be adequate.
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Components used to build RVs always have a “new” smell to them, possibly irritating the respiratory system of the human body on warm days. Fresh air is always good for the human body unless allergies are a factor. Continuous living in your recreational vehicle could cause accelerated wear to components.
CHAPTER 2 SERVICE PROCEDURES Basic Service Procedures KZRV and your KZRV Dealer have a strong and dedicated interest in maintaining the highest quality customer relations with its owners. Your satisfaction with your KZ recreational vehicle and your KZRV dealer is our primary concern.
First choice for warranty repairs is your selling KZRV dealer. Other dealers can be used, however, prior approval is required. Some recreational vehicle dealers may be authorized service centers for certain manufacturers of products warranted separately, such as appliances. Check with your dealer before contacting anyone else to reduce delays.
Seasonal Site When placing your unit on a camp site in the spring and returning it in the fall to your home, it’s classified as a “seasonal site”. Performing repair work on such a site is not recommended for numerous reasons;...
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plumbing system caused by freezing; (13) claims for personal injuries of any type; (14) costs of transportation of the unit for repairs; and (15) components that are warranted separately by another manufacturer (the warranty provided by a component manufacturer is the sole responsibility of that manufacturer, and KZRV does not warrant those components.
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or arbitration. This TLW shall be governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, and any legal action shall be brought only in the Circuit or Superior Court of LaGrange County, Indiana. WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION: The warranty registrations for component parts should be completed and delivered in accordance with the instructions contained therein.
CHAPTER 3 USING YOUR RV In this chapter, you will find three areas of useful information to assist you with equipment, traveling, and finally, actually using your recreational vehicle. Equipment Tow Vehicle Begin your camping experiences by obtaining a tow vehicle which will adequately transport your recreational vehicle to and from your chosen destinations.
Trailers with tandem axles needs to travel as level as possible, avoiding different weights on each axle plus handling conditions. Using an oversized or undersized hitch can cause damage to the frame of your travel trailer or tow vehicle. Hitches – Fifth Wheel The best type of hitch is one that is bolted thru the truck bed floor and has brackets to attach to main frame members on truck.
Open the coupler latch. Back the tow vehicle into proper position. Turn the crank on the jack to lower the coupler onto the ball hitch. Close the coupler latch after completely seated and insert a pin with a lock key or lock. Install weight distributing bars (equalizer), when required, as recommended by hitch supplier.
latch, raise pin box, and pull tow vehicle away. An inline 30 amp fuse is located near the motor. Now raise or lower front pin to level your unit as needed. Traveling Weights For safety reasons and federal regulations KZRV provides accurate weight specifications to owners.
forward 6” to 8”. Now record total weight. Re-hook the tow vehicle and remove the weight from the front support. Be sure no part of tow vehicle is on the scale. Now record the axle weight only. The difference between the two weights is the hitch weight.
Uncalculated weight can and will affect your road performance. Several floor plans have a rear storage section built into the trailer. Be very cautious how you load this area. Failure to abide by the weight limits can cause erratic performance while towing. When using a weight distributing hitch and equalizer bars, you may move/transfer hitch weight from coach to tow vehicle assisting with level towing and easier travel.
On the left front exterior corner of your coach, you will find the (VIN) label along with a placard supplying information on tires such as tire size and amount of air pressure (maximum). Due to weather elements, labels may fade over time. You may wish to record this information and keep it inside the coach, perhaps with owner’s manual.
Tire Size To maintain tire safety, purchase new tires that are the same size as the vehicle’s original tires or another size recommended by the manufacturer. Look at the tire information placards, or the sidewall of the tire you are replacing to find this information.
Tire Speed Rating Each original tire installed on KZRV recreational vehicles have a speed rating of 75 MPH or greater. Please note maximum load rating, tire pressure and speed rating as imprinted on the sidewall of tire. Tires will have NITROGEN in them instead of air. The green caps on valve stems indicate contents are nitrogen.
the certification label. However, they should never exceed the tire limitation for load or air pressure. If you discover that your tires cannot support the actual weights, the load will need to be lightened. NOTE: Tires are warranted by the manufacturer of their respective brand and are to be serviced and warranted by a service center.
Normally the “nut” fails first however the embossing on the wheel can also be flattened, and then fail to keep wheel tight. Brakes – Electrical Electric brakes on your recreational vehicle are designed to work in conjunction with the hydraulic brakes on your tow vehicle. This means to have the best brake performance on both systems, the trailer and the tow vehicle must perform and operate together.
Breakaway Switch The breakaway switch is a safety part of your trailer’s electric brake system. The very instant a breakaway occurs, the pull pin which is linked to the tow vehicle is pulled from the switch. The two contacts automatically close to complete the electrical circuit and apply the trailer brakes.
With the trailer attached to tow vehicle, you will have slower acceleration and will require more distance to stop. Be sure you have enough area at corners when turning, as wider turns are necessary. Be sure to use your turning signals for your own safety and the safety of others.
breakaway cable. Raise front jack until coupler will clear hitch ball. Move tow vehicle away. Now raise/lower front end until coach is level. Lower stabilizer jacks to desired position to stabilize coach. Reverse procedure to hook up coach to tow vehicle. Fifth Wheel Un-Hook Extend lower leg extensions fully and insert pin completely.
When preparing to depart or move, don’t forget to reverse the “SETTING UP” procedure. Remember, open roofs vents, windows, or TV antennas left in the UP position are subject to wind damage in transit. General Detector Information As you are confined in a RV, which is much smaller than a standard house, you must realize safety detectors will be activated much sooner than in a residential house, due to there being much less air volume.
Dual Sensor Technology The SAFE-T-ALERT™ 35 or 25 series combination CO/Propane Gas Alarm is an alarm that combines into a single, compact system, a powerful alarm that detects both Carbon Monoxide (CO) and the explosive gas, propane (LPG). The 35 and 25 series uses the latest microprocessor technology combined with two electronic self-cleaning sensors that operate independently of each other.
Visual and Audible Alarm Signals This SAFE-T-ALERT™ CO/Propane Gas Alarm is designed to be easy- to-operate. The alarm has two indicator lights that display a specific color for each monitored condition. There also is a matching sound pattern for alarm conditions. CO Alarm The Red CO LED will flash and the alarm will sound 4 “BEEPS”...
OPERATION AUDIBLE SIGNAL VISUAL SIGNAL NORMAL NONE STEADY GREEN 4 “BEEPS” STEADY RED CO ALARM 5 SECONDS OFF PROPANE ALARM CONSTANT FLASHING RED ALARM “BEEP” EVERY ALTERNATING MALFUNCTION 30 SECONDS RED/GREEN “BEEP” EVERY END OF LIFE RED/RED 30 SECONDS GREEN/GREEN FLASHING End of Life Signal—5 year Service Life All 35 series models include an End of Life (EOL) Signal indicating the...
storage, before each trip, and at least once a week during use. Stand at arm’s length from the smoke alarm when testing. The alarm horn is loud to alert you to an emergency. The alarm horn may be harmful to your hearing. ...
Ensure that leveling feet firmly contact the ground and that steps are parallel to the trailer floor when step is deployed. Step must be stowed while leveling or stabilizing the trailer. Do not lift steps when door is closed. Damage to the step, door, or trailer may occur if disregarded.
TV Antenna – Non Moving – Rigid The TV Antenna that is being installed on current units has a rigid base to mount the receiver head, which cannot be rotated or raised up. The base is attached to the roof with 4 screws and antenna is attached with 2 bolts and nuts.
Inside the coach, on the wall, is a power injector, with a brown cover, where you hook-up TV and/or satellite. There is an on/off button on the power injector to engage the booster, located inside of the antenna head. Location of power injector is: On the wall, above space for TV, free standing or wall mounted.
the gear on the track. A cross shaft, front to rear ram connects the second ram, moving the opposite end of slide, may be inside of main rail or just outside. Mechanism operates the same, flush or standard floor. Above Floor Slideout (All Brands and Types) This system operates on an inside ram assembly on a track moved by a cog gear.
Hook up a 120-volt power cord to recreational vehicle for converter operation. Use 12-volt power through the tow vehicle to the recreational vehicle as a third choice. Operational Switch, Three Position Switch OPEN: Hold operation switch in OUT position until room seals tightly on the exterior of the unit.
Bedroom Slideout Access to move slide when no power is available is under the bed. Remove any and all cargo from under the bed. Pull up plywood panel covering mechanism. Find shaft on front side of gear box. Use 3/4” socket and ratchet to turn shaft in direction you wish to move slide.
Blinds Any blinds with loose cords, such as mini-blinds CANNOT be installed in bunks designed and built for young children. Night shades, installed, have cords anchored to lower part of window and need to be secured for operation. KZRV recommends these shades be in the UP position for travel to avoid lower metal holder being in contact with garnish on window.
Murphy Bed SUPERVISION – For your safety and the safety of others, please do not allow any individual under the Murphy bed when lowering, raising, or stowing the bed. Children should be supervised at all times and adults should likewise instruct children about the hazards of being under the bed when lowering, raising, or stowing the bed.
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Locate it and make sure that the Murphy bed is latched in the horizontal position with that barrel latch before use. If it is not latched then there is a risk that the Murphy bed may swing up into the upright position if a person places too much weight at the head of the bed.
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEMS Water and Drainage Plumbing Your KZ recreational vehicle has a complete water system to carry fresh water, as well as used water, in holding tanks. Each group has its own explanation along with its own operation. Fresh Water System Tanks Water containers are installed in most RVs to carry water when direct city water is not available.
DO NOT leave tank unattended while filling, as an over filled tank will build pressure, causing the tank to crack, rupture, leak, or even damage supports holding it in place. S - Siphon hose - used to: 1. Winterize water system. 2.
When pump is not in use, turn 12-volt power off at the switch. Occasionally your water pump may start/stop quickly (within a second). This is referred to as “cycling”. The cause for this annoying noise may be a slightly open faucet, water saver washer in the end of the faucet spout, or other restrictive issues.
Two (2) methods are available, (a) outside shower as shown, (b) outside kitchen may have faucet with coil hose and spray nozzle to be attached as needed. Outside Shower Open the door with key or thumb latch. Allow door to swing down or sideways.
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System For your safety, you should sanitize your potable water system when your recreational vehicle is new or when it has been sitting unused for a period of time such as winter time, and it may have become contaminated. Prepare a chlorine solution using 1/4 cup of bleach (5% sodium hypochlorite solution) to one gallon of water.
Sanitation Systems Toilets Two types or models of toilets are used on KZ recreational vehicles. One is the Style II model featuring a foot pedal for flushing. The second type is referred to as the Aqua Magic V. This toilet is available with one lever for flush operation or with foot flush operation.
Holding Tanks The final parts of your sanitation system are the holding tanks for waste materials and water. These are located below the floor of your coach. Gray Tank. Waste water from the bath tub, shower and sinks will drain into this container.
DO NOT use the tank flush valves unless the fullness termination valve is in the open position. May result in unsanitary conditions leading to illness or personal injury. Most states and parks have strict laws and regulations to prohibit dumping of wastes of any kind into anything other than proper disposal facilities or sewer systems.
Heated Holding Tanks The method used to distribute heat is by placing holes from tank compartment into heat duct built into floor, allowing warm airflow throughout tank area. This method is not available on all units. There must be a cover below tanks for protection.
If you do not have a pre-built siphon hose in your coach, you could purchase or build a kit to attach to the “in” port of the water pump. A bypass kit is NOT standard on all coaches. Bypass Kit The bottom and top handles on valves of bypass, in horizontal position, allows water to flow into and through the water heater.
Propane fuel is stored in liquid form under high pressure in special containers. Boiling point is (minus) -44°F, the temperature when vapor ceases to flow. Fuel will change to vapor when released from the container. Appliances are not designed to operate with liquid. Liquid will damage O-rings in valves and also leave sticky, oily residue causing poor or no operation in the regulator.
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To remove the propane containers for refilling. Remove the bottle covers (if used). Close the main valve on the container. Remove the two hoses at the ACME connection. Install the rubber cap over the valve ACME connection. Remove/loosen the wing nut holding the clamp hook. Remove the clamp hook.
When disconnecting propane containers, you must turn the ACME fitting in a clockwise direction because left-hand threads are utilized. When reconnecting, turn connections counterclockwise. Connections must be tight, however DO NOT over-tighten. A warning label has been placed near the propane container. This label reads as follows: DO NOT FILL CONTAINER(S) TO MORE THAN 80% OF CAPACITY.
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DO NOT use tools to open or close the tank valve. HAND TIGHTEN ONLY to avoid damage to the valve or handle. 1. Knob to open and close main valve. VAPOR VAPOR 2. Complete valve assembly. SPACE 3. “10% valve“, (small brass knob or slot screw).
Regulator Propane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent facing downward. Regulators that are not in compartments have been equipped with a protective cover. Make sure that the regulator vent faces downward and that the cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could result in regulator not operating correctly.
use first. This will now be the “supply” cylinder and the other “reserve”. Slowly open both cylinder valves. The indicator on top of the regulator will turn bright green. When the cylinder becomes empty the indicator will change to bright orange or red. Now turn the lever to the side of the full bottle and the green signal will return.
Should you experience a propane “freeze-up”, close the main valve and wait 15 minutes before trying again. Keep the container valve(s) closed when traveling. Some states prohibit traveling with the propane container valves open, especially in underground tunnels on expressways. Operation After the camper is completely set up and you are prepared for camping enjoyment, follow these steps for propane operation.
If you smell propane: Extinguish any open flames, pilot lights, and all smoking materials. Do not touch electrical switches. Shut off the propane supply at the tank valve(s) or propane supply connection. Open doors and other ventilating openings. Leave the area until the odor clears. Have the propane system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
APPLIANCE LP GAS CONSUMPTION Water Heater 12,000 BTU Furnace 20,000-35,000 BTU Stove/Oven 6,500-9,100 BTU Refer 1,200-2,200 BTU NOTE: The above chart represents many different models. If you have double bottles and a standard regulator on your RV, use only one bottle at a time. Otherwise, the gas supply will be drawn equally from both bottles until supply has been totally exhausted.
receive power. This cord places 120-volt power into your breaker distribution center, as built into your coach. A 50 amp service is a 240-volt hook-up. There is no appliance or other component requiring 240-volts in this coach. For more information, see the section later in this chapter: 50 amp (optional).
Don’t forget loose items such as toasters, electric skillets, and coffee pots also consume power. Include these in your planning. Do not replace breakers or fuses with any that are rated at a higher amperage. Over fusing may cause a fire by overheating the wire.
A “reducing” adapter prevents you from using 50 amp service as designed, permitting only 30 amps to enter. Should you choose to plug your camper power cord into a building receptacle, BE SURE IT DOES NOT have two (2) positive wires which will be 240-volt AC power. DP/DT Switch –...
GFCI Protection Each coach has a GFCI, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, protection receptacle installed into the circuitry. In the event of a ground fault, a GFCI will trip and quickly stop the flow of electrical circuit to prevent serious injury. Ground fault causes are reverse polarity, faulty insulation, using 2-wire extension cord, moisture earth ground and defective appliances.
All converters have solid state electronic components internally to produce “clean” 12V power. This load center will have a brown plastic front with a small door to access fuses and breakers. Some models have fuses and breakers in a distribution box, with converter free standing, installed in a different location (not mounted into distribution box).
Battery Cut-Off Switch Your coach is equipped with a “Battery cut-off” switch, located on the front, on battery mounting rail. Turn knob from “ON” or “OFF” position as desired. Also under the plastic cover are 2 or 3, 12-volt breakers suppling power to: Tongue jack, 6 or 10 amps.
power drain from batteries in both vehicles. This device “isolator” has two useful purposes. First, it sends current from the alternator to both batteries simultaneously. Secondly, the isolator prevents draw from the recreational vehicle through the battery of the tow vehicle, preserving power to start the engine.
found in Chapter Three, Using Your RV. If experiencing any electrical problems, check the following items, fuses, breakers, and connections. If none of these items resolve the problem, contact your dealer for trouble shooting, and needed repairs. Any electrical installation that does not meet the criteria of the manufacturer’s specifications, will VOID THE WARRANTY on the electrical system.
CHAPTER 5 APPLIANCES KZRV places brand name, quality-built equipment, as guided by current codes and standards, in all recreational vehicles. Some appliances are built and equipped to operate on propane ONLY. DO NOT attempt to operate on natural, butane or methane gas. Each appliance has its own specific manual, written and published by its manufacturer.
Be sure to follow all directions to operate the furnace to prevent any damages or malfunctions. Errors could cause personal injury. DO NOT operate the furnace while vehicle is in motion or being towed. The basic operation of furnace is performed by thermostat mounted on interior wall of your coach, for both ducted and blow thru, (without duct work) furnaces.
Be sure propane container has fuel and valve is open. Release thermostat from “OFF” position and onto “HEAT” position. Set temperature 5 to 8 degrees above room temperature. Blower will start in 0 to 15 seconds, run for 30 seconds during heat chamber “PURGE”...
to operate inconsistently and cause poor combustion. Only qualified technicians with proper training and equipment should make any mechanical adjustments. Voltage must be between 10.5 volts to 13.5 volts at the furnace during operation. Below 10.5 volts the furnace will shut down. Both high and low voltage places excessive wear on the motor and brushes.
To Turn Off To extinguish the top burner flame, turn the appropriate burner control knob clockwise to off position. Always turn off the propane tank valve when refueling or traveling Be sure all control knobs are turned “OFF” when you are not cooking.
Rotate the oven control knob to adjust pilot flame to desired level. The oven pilot has been factory set and requires no further adjustment. When holding the match or lighter to ignite the flame, DO NOT position fingers close to the burner. You could get burned, causing injury.
Operating Instructions - DSI Model Full operation and ignition occurs on the external side of this appliance. By removing outside door, it will evacuate any propane odors, should there be any. Do not light with door off. Be sure propane supply and 12-volt power are available. Turn on propane supply.
If the vehicle is to be stored or the heater is going to be turned off while subject to freezing temperature, drain the water heater. DO NOT operate the water heater with two energy sources in operation or without water. Winterizing your Water Heater If your water heater plumbing system is equipped with a bypass kit, use it to close off the water heater.
Leveling Absorption Type For correct operation, the refrigerator MUST be within three degrees of level in any direction. At 1 degree out of level, it will have one end of a 30 foot trailer 5 inches higher than the other end. Continued operation outside of these limits will result in irreparable damage to the cooling unit in the refrigerator.
provision are made. All refrigerators used in outside kitchens have 120-volt only. Whenever your recreational vehicle is stored and not in use BE SURE to turn switch to the “OFF” position avoiding 12-volt discharge. Failure to do so results in battery drainage. The 300 and 400 series do not have this option.
MUST be present at the power supply board for it to function. Power comes from solid state converter, battery, or vehicle battery. Two types or systems are being used in current production, in both you turn switch to “ON” and it will operate. For both N7 and N8 models, with absorption cooling, there will be a “V”...
at 11.2 volts, L-low at 6.0 volts. Press only one button at a time as one set of lights serves all functions. This monitor panel is used in Sportsmen and Connect model coaches. Outside Kitchen (Optional) Using this exterior kitchen will eliminate traffic inside of your camper and perhaps avoid a food spill.
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KZRV “BUILDING QUALITY AND FUN FOR OVER 40 YEARS” We congratulate you on your purchase of a KZRV, recreational vehicle. You have chosen a quality built RV which should provide you with many years of camping memories and fun. The recreational vehicle you have purchased has been inspected by our trained inspectors and fully meets our high quality standards.
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