Carado Banff 2018 User manual

Contents

Introduction to Your Carado …….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7

References .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Do’s and Dont's ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Symbol Legend ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Regulatory Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Information, Cautions and Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Before You Head Out............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Coming Home...................................................................................................................................................................................................12-14

Interior Living Space .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Cabinets...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15-16

Galley Cabinets ................................................................................................................................................................................................17-18

Lights .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Tables and Leg Mounts......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Mid Lounge Table Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Table Storage........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

Captain’s Seats ................................................................................................................................................................................................22-23

Window Treatments and Rear Windows...........................................................................................................................................................24-25

Ventilation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Sleeping Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27

Twin and King Bed Assembly...........................................................................................................................................................................27-28

Bathroom Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29

Using the Toilet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

Shower Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30

Taking a Shower.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

Shower Setup Outside and Inside View............................................................................................................................................................ 31-32

Shower Light, Sink and Pull Handle....................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Appliances ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34

Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Microwave Oven.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Propane Cooktop .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35

Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Outside Your Carado ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Awning .............................................................................................................................................................................................................36-37

Driver’s Side Compartments – Outside Connections and Dumping.………………………………………………………………………………………..38

Monitor Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

Inverter Charger .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Shore Power.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Other Switches...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

Awning Light.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Water Pump Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41

Tank and Charge Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41

Distribution Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42

AC Breaker............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

12 Volt Fuse Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42

Propane System .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43

Quick Connect BBQ.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

Fresh Water........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44

City Water ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44

Water Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Black/Grey Tank.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45

Heating and Cooling ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46-47

Thermostat ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46

Air Conditioning..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Propane Furnace................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47

Electrical System ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Coach Batteries..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

Battery Disconnect Switch...……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48

Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator................................................................................................................................................................. 48

Optional Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................................................49-50

Optional Solar Panels................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49

Optional HDTV and Blu-Ray Player........................................................................................................................................................................... 50

On Board 120-Volt AC Power ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51

2000W Inverter ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51

Shore Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52

Outlets................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

Alarms and Warnings................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54

Propane and CO Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Smoke Alarm......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

Fire Extinguisher ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

Inside Rope Lighting Controls................................................................................................................................................................................... 56

Inflation Kit............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57

Optional Tow Hitch and Tow Rating ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59

Tires ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59

Cargo Carrying Capacity........................................................................................................................................................................................ 59

Owner Maintenance Checks................................................................................................................................................................................ 60-62

When You Stop For Fuel or Weekly....................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Every Other Week.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60

At Least Monthly................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

At Least Every Three Months ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60

At Least Twice a Year............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61

At Least Once A Year ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61

Other Maintenance Checks................................................................................................................................................................................... 62

Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63

Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................64-66

Two Year RV Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................64-66

Chassis Manufacturer Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................64-66

Appliance Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................................64-66

AGM Battery Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................64-66

Lithium Battery Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................. 64-66

Registration............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67

Aftermarket Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................................................... 68

Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69

HOWTOs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………See Manufacturers Website

Introduction to Your Carado

Congratulations on the purchase of your Carado and welcome to the Erwin Hymer Group North America family. The information included in this

manual is meant to help and guide you using your vehicle so that you know how to properly use the many functions your Carado has to offer.

Please keep this manual in your vehicle as a reference for when you are travelling. If you have any questions or comments on information found in

this document, please contact us at manuals@erwinhymergroupna.com.

Disclaimer

This owner’s manual was created to help owners with general use, maintenance and care of their RV. Erwin Hymer Group North America conducts

ongoing product development and uses photos from multiple brands and vehicles to create these instructions. The included images may not reflect

exact makes and/or models however, the information remains relevant and useful. These instructions are provided as general guidelines only, as

certain add-ons or customization to an RV may change the manner these operations are performed.

Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice in colors, materials, equipment,

specifications and models. The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only, as continuous improvements are ongoing. Please

contact manuals@erwinhymergroupna.com for the most up to date manuals available. Some motorhomes may be shown with equipment

that is optional. Accessories shown in any photograph may not be included.

This manual is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License [1].

In summary, you may:

• Copy any portion of this manual in any form for personal use;

• Distribute this manual complete with all its original unmodified content;

• Modify this manual for your own personal, non-commercial use.

In summary, you may not:

• Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever;

• Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work;

• Charge for this manual other than reasonable media and shipping costs.

All images used in this manual remain the property of Erwin Hymer Group North America. They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may

not be representative of the upfit in your Carado. Contact Erwin Hymer Group North America for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use

or distribute this manual commercially.

References

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Do’s and Dont’s

Symbol Legend

Information: Useful information and knowledge.

Warning: Not following this instruction may lead to negative results.

Caution: You should follow this instruction.

Danger: DO NOT perform this action. Doing so may result in severe damage, injury or death.

Regulatory Warnings

LEVEL

ITEM

INSTRUCTION

Danger

Do not place propane cylinders inside the vehicle.

• Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to

the atmosphere.

• Propane gas is highly flammable. This action can lead to fire or explosion and result in serious injury or death.

Caution

Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating.

• Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to serious injury or death.

Caution

Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.

• Open vents or windows slightly or turn on exhaust fan prior to using cooking appliance.

• Gas flames consume oxygen, which should be replaced to ensure proper operation.

• Improper use can result in serious injury or death.

Caution

Do not fill propane containers to more than 80% of their capacity.

• A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.

• Overfilling propane container(s) can result in uncontrolled propane flow, which could lead to a fire or explosion

and result in serious injury or death.

Caution

When using an outdoor cooking area, the vehicle must be level and stabilized. Do not violate manufacturers’

instructions on required clearances for cooking appliances during use. Do not store cooking appliances until cool

to the touch. Failure to do so can lead to a fire and result in serious injury or death.

Caution

If you smell propane:

1. Extinguish any open flames and all smoking materials.

2. Shut off propane supply at the container valve(s) or propane supply connection.

3. Do not touch electrical switches.

4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.

5. Leave the area until the odor clears.

6. Have the propane system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.

7. Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a fire or explosion and result in serious injury or death.

Caution

Vehicles and equipment powered by internal combustion engines and placed in recreational vehicles can cause

carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation, which could result in serious injury or death.

• Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this vehicle.

Information, Cautions and Warnings

LEVEL

ITEM

COMMENT

Seat Belts

Use only forward-facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. All

passengers must be seated in these seats only, with the seat belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion.

Turn the TV off and stow it while the vehicle is in motion.

The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Carado 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.

To remove the TV, release the bracket on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables,

power supply cable and antenna cable.

Propane

The propane tank valve must be closed and all pilot lights, appliances and their igniters must be turned off during

refueling of the motor fuel tank and/or the propane fuel tank. Only qualified personnel should refuel your propane

tank. Please see page 42 for further information.

Propane

Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure

and is not covered under any warranty.

Propane

The BBQ quick disconnect is regulated to 10 P.S.I. Please ensure that all devices connected to this are either

rated for high "pressure" or have their own regulator. Many grills sold in the United States are "low pressure"

(1/2 P.S.I.) and will require an additional regulator to step the pressure down to a useable level. If hooked directly

to the BBQ quick disconnect they will be a severe fire hazard.

Propane Leak

Detector

Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Propane Leak Detector is located.

Propane Leak

Detector

Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the propane detector to function.

Flammable

Liquids and

Gasses

Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle.

Heating

Never use cooking appliances or unvented propane heaters for space heating purposes. They need fresh air for

safe operation.

Heating

The heating furnace provides its own outside combustion air and exhausts to the outside.

Heating

Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood, charcoal, and liquid fuel grills and stoves, should not be used

inside your vehicle. Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause a fire or asphyxiation.

Carbon

Monoxide

Leak Detector

Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector is located.

Carbon

Monoxide Leak

Detector

Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function.

110 V Electrical

Servicing

Prior to servicing any 110V, unplug the output lead from the power inverter.

Exterior Access

Doors

Ensure the shore power cord and city water supply lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the

vehicle is put in motion.

Awning

Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning.

Dining Table

When storing the 2 dining tables, secure in place using the clips attached.

Counter Space

Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to using the counter space.

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 Erwin Hymer Group of NA installed batteries are sealed AGM or

optional Lithium batteries that do not require the addition of water.

Battery

Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.

Generator

The Carado is supplied with an optional AC generator located underneath the engine. Never submerge the

generator. Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.

Waste Water

Storage and

Dumping

Close the black water gate valve before using the waste water system.

Freezing

Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank and the black waste

water tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Electrical

Servicing

This unit has a 12VDC, 110VAC and optional 36-volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected

before working on them.

Before You Head Out

Your new Carado 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.

•Plan your trip.

Then use this quick checklist:

•The day before your trip:

oCharge your RV batteries by plugging in overnight. (*If equipped with optional Lithium batteries, inverter must be in on position.*)

oCool your refrigerator by turning it on.

oChill any beverages or other refrigerated items in your home refrigerator.

oFlush and fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water.

•The day of the trip:

oLoad the refrigerator with beverages and other perishable items (from your home refrigerator).

Coming Home

When you come home, there are a few maintenance tasks you should do to get your Carado ready to go for next time. Refer to other sections in

this manual for the procedures listed here.

On your way home, dump the black waste water tank at a convenient facility. See the HOW TO’s: Waste Water Dumping section for a

concise description of the procedure to do this. Some RV parks and gas stations will let you dump for a fee, some city wastewater plants will

let you dump for free but there is no real pattern, so local knowledge is vital in locating dump stations.

•The website http://www.sanidumps.com is a good resource. The website with maps for each state and province is

http://www.sanidumps.com/maps/help.php.

•At home, flush the water tank and fill it with fresh chlorinated water if you will be using it in the next few days. Otherwise, drain the tank. Don't

let water you are planning to use sit in your tank for more than a week or so, and don't let any water sit in your tank for more than two weeks,

whether you plan on using it or not. Over time, the chlorine evaporates allowing bacteria to grow.

•To flush the tank, fill it using the fill port located on the driver's side body panel approximately half way between your front and rear axles;

(See images below) (Picture 12.2).

Picture 12.1

Picture 12.2

30AMP Power Plug Connector.

Located in Drivers Side Running Between

Front and Rear Axles.

City Water Intake Located Between Front

and Rear Axles on Drivers Side.

Coming Home (Continued)

•Plug in the shoreline connection overnight to fully charge batteries.

•Turn off and clean out the refrigerator and prop the door open to let it air out.

•If you plan on storing your Carado for an extended period, turn off the Battery Disconnect Switch and the Inverter Switch on your monitor

panel to keep from draining your AGM or Optional Lithium battery(ies).

•If you turn everything off and you have optional solar panels, the panels will keep your coach batteries charged to a safe level while your

Carado is parked.

oSolar panels will only keep your Carado charged if parked outside.

•If you don't have solar panels, it is required that you check your coach battery state of charge every week and charge them as necessary.

•If you don't turn everything off, even with solar panels, you will probably come back to dead batteries.

oBased on the electronic systems on your coach needing small amounts of electricity even when off, you will probably come back to

dead batteries over a period of time.

oIf your coach is equipped with optional Lithium batteries, the battery switch(es) need to be on so the solar panel(s) can provide a

charge to them. Turn the switch(es) off at the end of the day to maintain the battery charge.

•If you are not planning on storing your coach for an extended period, it is recommended that you plug in your coach to charge the batteries

to keep them from draining.

oPlug your coach into a dedicated power outlet. (Dedicated outlets provide a cleaner line of electricity supplied to the coach) (Picture

14.1 On Next Page)

oTurn on your battery disconnect switch. (Picture 14.2 On Next Page)

oIf your Carado is equipped with standard AGM battery turn on your inverter switch.

oIf your Carado is equipped with the optional EcoTrek Lithium battery, turn on your Lithium Battery switch and make sure blue light

is illuminated. (Picture 14.3 On Next Page)

oTurn your inverter to the on position. (Picture 14.4 On Next Page)

Coming Home (Continued)

Optional EcoTrek Lithium Battery

Switches Located on Drivers Side

Wall.

Coaches Monitor Panel with

Battery Disconnect Switch

Shown.

30AMP Shore Power Cord Coach

Connect Port.

Carado Inverter Switch in the On

Position.

Picture 14.1

Picture 14.2

Picture 14.3

Picture 14.4

Interior Living Space

Your Carado is equipped with cabinet latches which

prevent the door from opening while the vehicle is in

motion. The push buttons on the cabinet latches toggle

from latched (button in) to openable (button out) by

pressing the button.

To open a cabinet, press the button to pop the latch, pull

gently on the latch, and the cabinet door will open.

To close a cabinet, make sure the latch is still open

(button out), then close the door. Once the cabinet door

is closed, press the latch button in to lock the cabinet.

Do not attempt to close the cabinet doors while the latch button is pressed in. This could break the latch. Always make sure the button is out

before attempting to close a cabinet door. (Picture 15.2)

It is not recommended to keep large, round, and/or heavy objects in a cabinet unsecured as they may roll around and apply excessive

pressure to the inside of the cabinet doors as you drive. The objects may shift position with vehicle motion and cause injury when the

cabinets are opened. For this reason, Ewin Hymer Group North America recommends that you are aware of the objects that you store in

overhead cabinets.

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. You will know the cabinet is out of

adjustment when it will not open with the button out, or not latch with the button in.

Push Button for Cabinet Latches

In Closed Position.

Push Button for Cabinet Latches

In Opened Position.

Picture 15.1

Picture 15.2

Cabinets

Cabinets Continued

To open a cabinet stuck shut with the button out, apply pressure UPWARD with your thumbs on both bottom corners of the cabinet door while

simultaneously applying gentle pressure to open it, as shown above left. (Picture 16.1)

DO NOT FORCE THE DOOR OPEN BY PULLING OR PRYING ON IT - you will break the latch.

The screw in the top part of the hinge nearest the pivot point adjusts the vertical location of the door. Screw out to raise the door and screw in to

lower the door and fix doors that won't stay shut when latched, as shown above left.

Cabinet Adjustment

The screw on the long bracket hinge is used to apply or reduce the friction needed on your cabinet door to open and close smoothly.

Using an allen wrench, turning the screw to the right will tighten the hinge and put more friction on your cabinet door where turning left will loosen

the pressure that is applied and allow for the cabinet to be opened with less force. (Picture 16.2.)

Apply Moderate Upward Pressure and

Gentle Outward Pressure with One or Two

Fingers on the Bottom Corners of the Door

to Open a Stuck Cabinet.

Adjustments to the Cabinet Hinges Will

Allow for Tightening and to Loosen the

Friction Required to Open and Close the

Cabinet Door.

Picture 16.1

Picture 16.2

Galley Cabinets

Picture 17.1

Picture 17.2

Picture 17.3

Picture 17.4

Kitchen Galley Area Cabinetry.

Kitchen Galley Area Cabinetry with Slide

Out Drawer for Silverware or Other Use

Open.

Kitchen Galley Area Cabinetry with Slide

Out Drawer for Dinnerware, Food Storage or

Other Use Open.

Picture 17.5

Galley Door Opened Showing Grey Water

Tank for Galley Sink and Water Lines.

Kitchen Sink Grey Tank Water Drain Valve.

Picture 17.6

Storage Shelf and Lower Storage

Compartment Passenger Side.

Galley Cabinets (Continued)

Immediately above the refrigerator in the kitchen galley is a slide out drawer for silverware and other uses. (Picture 17.2 on Previous Page.)

Directly under the sink is a pull-out storage drawer which can be used for storage for food, dinnerware or other uses. (Picture 17.3 on Previous

Page.)

Immediately beneath the pull out upper storage drawer there is a second door below, within this area is the grey water tank for the kitchen galley

and water lines going to and from this water tank. (Picture 17.4 on Previous Page.) (*Note – Due to the components that are in this

compartment, it is not recommended for storage items. Items may cause damage to the water tank or the water lines that are contained

within.)

To drain the kitchen galley grey water tank, use the grey tank drain located on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the city water intake valve

between the front and rear axles. (Picture 17.5 on Previous Page.) (*Note – The grey/black water tank hose is removable and has a bayonet

fitting to connect and drain the kitchen galley grey water tank.) (See hose housing in picture 38.2 and 38.3 .)

Across from the galley cabinetry on the passenger side of the vehicle is a secondary storage compartment. This compartment has a small upper

shelf at the front and the lower level has full open storage the length of the passenger side seating area. Picture 17.6 on Previous Page) (*Note -

This compartment also houses the vehicles jack and spare tire replacement kit, info will be further covered later in this manual.) (*Note –

To access this storage area, the vehicles exterior passenger sliding door must be opened or you can remove the seating and backrest

cushions and lift up on the board to expose the entire storage area.)

Picture 18.1

Pass Through Storage View.

Lights

The 12V oval ceiling lights are individually controlled and are turned on by lightly pushing the lens area of a given light until you hear a click, then

release. (Picture 19.1)

NOTE: The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of these lights to work. These are LED lights which consume very little electricity. (Pictures

19.2 and 19.3)

Picture 19.1

Picture 19.2

Picture 19.3

Picture of 12V Lighting Up Close with

Light In the Off Position.

Picture of 12V Lighting. Gently Push

Upwards on Lights Lens Cover Until You

Hear a Click and Release.

Picture of 12V Lighting in the On Position.

Gently Push Upwards on Lights Lens

Cover Until You Hear a Click and Release

to Turn Them Off.

Table Legs and Leg Mounts

The table(s) can be set up to use either for front seating or galley lounge area for dining, computer, gaming, or other recreational use. (See Pictures

and Further Description on Page 21 and 22.) The table legs are stored in the rear passenger side between the bathroom and rear chassis door.

(Picture 20.3)

The leg keys into a T-Nut fitting in the slot of the floor plate(s). (Picture 20.1) *Note – All table leg floor plates come with covers, remove and

store in a safe place before inserting T-Nut into the floor plate. *

To install the table leg in the floor plate, unscrew the T-Nut all the way on the end of the table leg and insert the T-Nut into the slot in the floor plate.

Rotate the table leg clockwise until the table leg is secure and does not wobble. If it does not tighten after 2-3 turns, remove the table leg unscrew

the T-Nut all the way and repeat. (Picture 20.2)

Do not force the T-Nut. If it's set up right, it will lock in place with little effort. If not setup correctly don’t force the T-Nut. Remove and insure

that the T-Nut is fully extended and check the keyway on the floor for any obstructions.

T-Nut Fully Extended – Leg Mount Base.

Leg Mount Bases by Front Seating,

Forward and Mid Galley for 1 or 2 Table

Setup.

Double Table Leg Storage – Inside Rear

Passenger Door on Bathroom Cabinet.

Picture 20.1

Picture 20.2

Picture 20.3