Breaking Camp - Holiday Rambler Imperial 2008 Owner's Manual

DRIVING & SAFETY — 2
To conserve water and fuel:
Operate the refrigerator on LP-Gas. Plan
what is needed from the refrigerator
prior to opening. Conserve LP-Gas by
cooking over a campfi re.
When hot water is needed operate the
Aqua-Hot (optional) on diesel. Turn the
system on about twenty minutes prior to
use. Once heated, water will remain hot for
several hours. Turn the system off when
not in use.
Set the thermostat temperature slightly
lower than desired to prevent frequent
cycling of the heating system.
Know tank capacities and routinely
check fuel levels, especially during cold
weather.
Use ventilation fans to reduce roof AC use.
Frequently monitor water consumption.
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 fi ll the sink with
water to wash only a few dishes. Use
disposable dishes when possible.
Evacuate waste holding tanks prior to
fi lling fresh water tank.
To conserve battery power:
DO NOT allow batteries to fully
discharge before operating the generator.
If possible, run the generator twice a day
(morning and afternoon) to charge the
batteries.
When not using the inverter for 120
Volts AC, turn it OFF.
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Turn OFF interior 12 Volt DC power
whenever possible. Refrigerator, battery
charging and inverter operation will not
be 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.
Keep a working fl ashlight handy for
night trips through the campsite and
inside motorhome. When interior
lighting is desired, use one light in
a central location such as the vanity.
Unscrew all but one or two bulbs.
If equipped with a solar panel, keep the
panel clean for optimum performance.
Turn on the water pump only when using
water.
If weather does not permit or an outdoor
table is not available, eat at the dinette
table by candlelight.
Operate the generator when using
microwave/convection oven.
Typical Current Draw
Battery Cut-off 1.5 Amps
13" TV 1.7 Amps
Rope Light (10 ft.) 1.3 Amps
Porch Light 2.0 Amps
Fluorescent Bulb (1) 2.1 Amps
Halogen Ceiling Light (1) .09 Amps
2 00 8 I MP E R I A L

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 and lower the
TV antenna.
Disconnect and stow the telephone line.
Retract awnings and secure them for travel.
Close the primary LP-Gas tank valve.
Connect the sewer hose.
Drain and fl ush holding tanks. Start
by closing the grey water valve. Run
enough cold water down sink and
shower drains to fi ll the grey tank at least
50%. Use caution to avoid overfi lling or
fl ooding the grey tank. Connect a non-
potable water hose to the "Water Inlet
Only" fi tting in the lower left corner of
the service center. Open the black tank
drain valve and allow adequate time for
black tank to drain. Close black tank
valve and open grey
water valve. Water from
the grey tank will help to
fl ush the drain hose. Once
evacuated, close grey
water valve. Disconnect
the sewer hose and fl ush
that hose with clean
water from a non-potable
hose. Store the hose.
Replace the sewer cap.
040480m
City Water Connection
with Power Hose Reel