Chevrolet ranger rt User manual

Roadtrek, Inc.
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Owner's Manual
RangerRT

Contents
Articles
Introduction 1
Copyright 2
Do's and Don'ts 3
Before you head out 8
Coming Home 9
Interior Living Space 11
Sleeping Facilities 21
Bathroom Facilities 24
Appliances 28
Outside your Roadtrek 32
Utilities 37
Heating and Cooling 40
Electrical System 43
Monitor Panel 47
Distribution Panel 51
Alarms and Warnings 52
Maintenance 55

Spare Tire Storage 59
Obtaining Service 61
Specifications 62
Warranty 63
Registration 67
Regulatory Notices 69
HOWTO: Monitor Panel 70
HOWTO: Setting Up Your Campsite 76
HOWTO: Shore Power 80
HOWTO: Potable Water Use 84
HOWTO: Waste Water Dumping 87
HOWTO: Cable and TV Reception 93
HOWTO: Propane System 98
HOWTO: Water System Winterizing 104
HOWTO: De-Winterizing 109

Introduction 1
© 2014 by Roadtrek, Inc.
Introduction
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.
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 [email protected] [1] or 1-888-ROADTREK.
References
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Copyright 2
© 2014 by Roadtrek, Inc.
Copyright
This manual is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 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 of its original unmodified content;
•• Modify this manual for your own personal, non-commercial use.
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 Roadtrek, Inc. They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may
not be representative of the upfits in your Roadtrek.
Contact Roadtrek, Inc. for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use or distribute this manual commercially.
References
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Do's and Don'ts 3
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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.
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.
TV Turn the TV off and stow it while the vehicle is in motion.
TV 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.

Do's and Don'ts 4
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TV To remove the TV, remove the four mounting bolts on the back of the TV mounting bracket
and remove the RCA cables, power supply cable and antenna cable.
PROPANE Do not store propane tanks inside your vehicle. Propane tanks are equipped with safety
devices which relieve excessive pressure by discharging gas to the atmosphere.
PROPANE Do not refuel the propane tank to more than 80% of its capacity.
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.
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.

Do's and Don'ts 5
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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 VOLT
ELECTRICAL
SERVICING
Prior to servicing the 110 volt Galley GFCI & Audio/Video cabinet interior receptacles, 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.

Do's and Don'ts 6
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AWNINGS Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning.
CLOVERLEAF
DINING TABLE
The cloverleaf dining table is heavy. Use proper lifting techniques.
EXTRA COUNTER
SPACE
Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover.
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.
BATTERY Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
GENERATOR Never submerge the generator. Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.
GENERATOR When using the generator as the main power source to run the appliances, refer to the
generator owner’s manual for proper use and maintenance.
GENERATOR The generator cannot run all the appliances at the same time.

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WASTE WATER
STORAGE AND
DUMPING SYSTEM
Close both the black and gray water gate valves before using the waste water system.
FREEZING Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank,
black and gray waste water tanks. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
ELECTRICAL
SERVICING
This unit has 12 volt, 110 volt and potentially 36 volt solar system. These systems need to be
disconnected before working on them.
GENERATOR The generator is not compatible with E-85 fuel. If the vehicle is equipped with a generator,
avoid the use of E-85 fuel.
ENGINE BATTERY The Chevrolet engine battery will be drawn down by the GM electronics to a no-start condition
if left unattended for extended periods. Plug the vehicle in, drive the vehicle for at least three
hours every two weeks to keep the engine and auxiliary batteries charged, or disconnect the
engine battery to keep it in good condition. Battery maintenance is the vehicle owner’s
responsibility.