Fraserway RV Overlander User manual

Instruction Manual
ENGLISH
RV Type:
Overlander

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CANADIAN TRAFFIC RULES AND ROAD SIGNS.................................................................................. 2
TRAFFIC RULES.......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
ROAD SIGNS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
CABIN............................................................................................................................................. 5
IGNITION SWITCH ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
DIESEL ENGINE BRAKE ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
TOW/HAUL.............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
CRUISE CONTROL....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
EMERGENCY BRAKE &BATTERY BOOST SWITCH .............................................................................................................................. 6
LIGHTS..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
BOARD COMPUTER .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
DEFAULT ALARM SETTING............................................................................................................................................................ 7
AUTOMATIC STEP ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
VEHICLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 8
DIESEL FUEL ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID/DEF ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
ENGINE OIL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
TIRES....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
VEHICLE SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................ 10
EXTERNAL VIEW............................................................................................................................ 11
AWNING................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
GENERATOR ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
PROPANE TANK....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
TOILET................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
WASTEWATER......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING .................................................................................................................................................... 19
COOKING AREA ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
FRIDGE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
SLIDE-OUT ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
OVERHEAD POWER BUNK BED............................................................................................................................................ 27
SAFETY EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................... 27
SMOKE DETECTOR/CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM ........................................................................................................................... 28
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.................................................................................................................................................................. 28
PROPANE DETECTOR/ALARM..................................................................................................................................................... 28
RETURNING THE VEHICLE.............................................................................................................. 29

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CANADIAN TRAFFIC RULES AND ROAD SIGNS
TRAFFIC RULES
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Permitted blood alcohol levels are mandated by the Provinces and Territories and will vary. Please do not drive
under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs!
TRAFFIC LIGHTS
Traffic lights are suspended across the intersection. Left turn arrows indicate that you can safely turn
left while the oncoming traffic is still stopped at a red light.
After you have come to a complete stop and made sure the intersection is clear of all vehicles, cyclists and
pedestrians, you may turn right despite a red light in the U.S. and Canada except for the island of Montreal in
Québec. Exceptions are often limited to certain times and clearly posted as below.
Example on the left: Turning right is prohibited on a red light.
Example on the right: Turning right is prohibited from Monday to Friday, 7AM - 9AM and
4PM - 6PM (no matter whether there are traffic lights or not).
SEAT BELT
Canadian and U.S. laws require driver and all passengers to be seated with the seat belt fastened when the
vehicle is in motion.
SPEED LIMITS
The Speed limit in most urban areas is 50 km/h, and on highways either 80 or 100 km/h, unless otherwise
posted.
PEDESTRIANS
Canadian drivers are usually very polite and considerate. Pedestrians have the right of way.
DRIVER'S LICENSES
We require your national license for RV rentals. Foreign licenses are generally accepted in Canada. However,
we recommend carrying an international driver's license in addition, unless your original license is issued in
English or French.
GPS SYSTEMS AND HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
Your RV's external dimensions and gross vehicle weight (GVW) are shown on a windshield sticker and in the
manual. GPS systems do not provide any information on height restrictions on your planned route. Always
check restriction signs for tunnels, overpasses, gas stations, roof constructions, ferries, etc.! Drive-thrus at fast
food outlets or entry ways to hotels/motels are too low for RV’s!
As a general rule: the minimum clearance must be 3.70 m or 12 ft. for all of our vehicles.
HOV Lane (High Occupancy Vehicle Lane)
HOV lanes are for vehicles with two or more people inside. These lanes may only be used by vehicles
that carry the minimum required number of people. The HOV lane symbol is a diamond,
which is indicated on many HOV signs and above all, on HOV lanes. Example of signs:
Left: HOV lane for buses and vehicles with at least 3 people starts here.
Right: From 5AM to 11PM, this lane is an HOV lane for buses and vehicles with at least 3
people only. During the time from 11PM to 5AM, this lane may also be used by vehicles with fewer people.

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Fraserway RV’s allowed on HOV lanes:
Van Conversion
Truck Camper
C-Small
Fraserway RV’s NOT allowed on HOV lanes:
Adventurer 4, Overlander
C-Medium, C-Large, C-XLarge
A-Class
PARKING
Regulations vary from province to province. Parking is only permitted in the driving direction of the traffic lane.
Parking is not permitted within 6 meters on either side of:
-Pedestrian crossings
-Stop signs
-Traffic control signals
-Curves or corners
-Fire hydrants
-Entrance/Exit of hotels, theatres, public meeting places, schools, fire departments, playgrounds
CAUTION:
A yellow curb side marks a no-parking zone.
If your vehicle uses more than one parking spot, you have to pay for the number of spots used!
EMERGENCY VEHICLES
If a police car, fire truck, or ambulance with flashing lights and/or sirens approaches (from ahead or the rear),
pull over to the right and wait until the vehicles have passed.
If you are stopped by a police car, pull over to the right, remain seated, open the window and wait for the
officer to approach. Keep your hands visible on the steering wheel and follow the orders of the officer.
STOP SIGNS
You must always come to a complete stop at the stop line. The driver that arrived at a 4-
way stop first has the right-of-way. When two cars arrive at the same time, yield to the
car on your right-hand side. The same rule applies if traffic lights are not working.
Canadians are usually disciplined and courteous. Only one car at a time can cross the intersection.
TOLL BRIDGES
If you are aware that you have crossed a toll bridge on your journey, please inform us upon return of the RV to
avoid additional administrative charges. Fraserway RV will be billed directly by the company responsible for
collecting the toll fee. Some crossings will require direct payment on the spot. Please use the truck lane to
avoid any height restriction issues.
ACCIDENTS
Most accidents happen while parking the RV. This damage can be easily avoided if a passenger gets out of the
vehicle to help the driver manoeuvering by giving directions.
Never settle or admit any wrong-doing at the accident scene! If needed, call the Police. If possible, make notes,
take pictures, and exchange information with the other party.
Always call our OnRoad-Service and fill in the accident report, which you will find in the "Emergency" section of
the instruction manual. The police will not attend to minor accidents without personal injury.
SCHOOL BUSES Canadian school buses are yellow. They signal to stop all traffic (no passing!) using
flashing red lights and/or a swing-out stop sign. It is against the law to pass a stopped
school bus. All traffic must come to a halt to ensure children can get on and off the bus
safely. Once the signals have been turned off and/or the stop sign has been pulled, the
traffic can move again in both directions. Failure to obey this traffic rule is a serious
offence. Only if the road is separated by a median can the oncoming traffic slowly proceed without stopping.

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ROAD SIGNS
One way street.
Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the
street here.
Crossing the road is only permitted at
crosswalks.
Do not enter.
Vehicles parked in this zone without a
permit will be towed.
Road is closed. The arrow points in the
direction of the detour.
From this point, do not change lanes until
further notice.
Authorized vehicles only (buses, emergency
vehicles, etc.).
No parking on either side of the sign. If the
arrow points in one direction only, do not
park on the side it points to.
No stopping on either side of the sign.
This road or lane is for bicycle use only.
This road or lane is for buses only.
Private property. No parking.
Turn headlights on and remove sunglasses
(common at tunnel entrances).
No parking from 8:30AM to 5:30PM. Parking
is allowed during the remaining hours.
No parking except on Sundays and on
holidays.
No parking. Loading zone.
Parking on both sides of sign daily 8:30AM -
5:30PM for 2 hours. Parking disks are not
used in Canada.
Drivers travelling in opposite directions
share the centre lane for left turns.
On multi-lane highways: sign in combination
with exit signs means that a lane ends and
becomes the exit lane.
Control signal: Placed over lanes to indicate
which ones are open for driving. Here:
RED = do not drive in left lane.
YELLOW: move into one with a green arrow.
If flashing yellow over all lanes: slow down
and proceed with caution.
Green arrow: drive in this lane.

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CABIN
All vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes. The V8 engine
displacement is 6.7 litres and an output of up to 330 hp.
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch has 5 different key positions:
POSITION A (ACCESSORY) enables use of the vehicle's electrical system (radio etc.) without
the engine running or the ignition being turned on.
POSITION B (LOCK) turns off the engine and locks the steering wheel in place. Please note that removing the
key is only possible when the switch is in this position.
POSITION C (OFF) turns off the engine and the entire electrical system without locking the steering wheel. The
key cannot be removed in this position!
POSITION D (ON): all circuits are active and the warning lights are on. This is the position the
key is in while the engine is running.
POSITION E (START) cranks the engine. Please release the key as soon as the engine starts.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The gear selector is on the right-hand side of the steering column. The shift lever must be pulled towards the
steering wheel to move from one gear selection to another. Your right foot must be depressing the brake pedal
to shift from P (park) to R (reverse) or D (drive). The gear selector has the following positions:
P
PARK
to start or turn off the engine. The key can only be removed while in this position.
R
REVERSE
to reverse the vehicle. The rear view camera is activated automatically.
N
NEUTRAL
select this position for towing only!
D
DRIVE
most efficient position for all normal driving conditions.
M
MANUAL
to choose the gears manually. We DO NOT recommend use of this option!
DIESEL ENGINE BRAKE
The diesel engine brake can be used together with the Tow/Haul function. When activated,
braking assistance from the engine is boosted providing enhanced handling and control, and
reduced brake and transmission wear while going downhill. Press the button on the dashboard
(to the right of the steering wheel, below 4WD) to switch the function ON or OFF.
TOW/HAUL
The Tow/Haul function optimizes the shifting performance and reduces the potential for
transmission overheating or failure due to excessive shifting when driving in mountainous
areas. This provides extra power when going uphill and braking assistance from the engine
when going downhill to reduce the risk of overheating the vehicle’s brakes. Select this
function by pressing the button at the end of the shift lever.
CRUISE CONTROL
The RV is equipped with Cruise Control. The minimum speed required for its use is 50 km/h. We do
recommend not using the cruise control on mountain roads because it would cause irregular shifting and
accelerating resulting in excess transmission wear and increased fuel consumption.

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PROGRAMMING
1. Turn cruise control on using the ON button.
2. Accelerate by pressing SET + until reaching the desired speed. Release the button
and the speed will be maintained. Alternatively, the foot pedal can be used to
increase speed, then briefly press the SET + button to maintain speed automatically.
3. Speed can be reduced by pressing SET -.
4. After each time the brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle will lose speed. Press RES
and the vehicle’s speed will automatically resume to its previously set level.
5. Press CANCEL to pause the cruise control.
6. Press OFF button to turn off the cruise control.
Emergency Brake:
Push down with foot to engage emergency brake
Brake release:
Pull this lever to release the emergency brake
Battery Boost Switch
Press and hold to start engine using coach battery
(in case of dead engine battery).
1.Push button
2.Turn ignition key to start engine
3.Release button
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②
③
EMERGENCY BRAKE & BATTERY BOOST SWITCH
LIGHTS
①Off
②Parking lights
③Head lights
④Automatic
⑤Dashboard lightning
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
①Always leave on 2H for regular driving conditions.
②Switch to 4H if extra traction is required in mud and snow.
Do not exceed 50 km/h on 4H setting.
③Never exceed 15 km/h on 4L setting!
Please note that improper use of the 4x4 may not be noticed until the vehicle is inspected after check-in. We
therefore reserve the right to inform and charge renters after the vehicle is returned.
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BOARD COMPUTER
Our trucks are equipped with an
information display for drivers to monitor
vehicle systems, receive alerts, and
program and configure certain vehicle
features. Use the steering wheel controls
to cross, make selections and adjustments
that will appear in the information display
within the instrument cluster. Use the left-hand controls on the steering wheel to scroll through and make
selections from within your information display.
Gauge Mode
displays features such as transmission temperature and compass data. Diesel-specific
information includes engine oil temperature and exhaust filter information.
Trip A and B
includes trip distance, trip time, fuel used and average fuel economy.
Fuel economy
also provides instant fuel economy, fuel history in select increments and saves your last five
resets.
Truck apps
includes details about trailer features and should be ignored.
Settings
menu delivers a variety of features such as Driver Assist, vehicle, language, units and more.
Information
menu contains more technical information about the unit which is mainly used for technical
inspection. Please do not make any changes in here.
DEFAULT ALARM SETTING
When turning off the engine, an alarm setting message will appear on the dash board. ALWAYS set to
“perimeter sensing”; otherwise the alarm may sound simply from vibrations or by a person moving inside the
vehicle. Unfortunately, the setting defaults back to all sensors upon restart, therefore this setting needs to be
changed each time the engine is turned off.
AUTOMATIC STEP
The RV is equipped with an automatic electric step ①. The power
switch ② is located on the wall just inside the camper door.
When it is switched ON, the step will automatically extend when
the door is opened and retract when the door is closed. To keep
the step extended while camping, set the power switch into the
OFF position with the steps out.
Use the directional arrows to switch between
“All Sensors” and “Perimeter Sensing”.
Information display

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VEHICLE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DIESEL FUEL
This vehicle is equipped with a diesel engine and requires ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel
(D1/D2). Please use big-brand stations for refuelling, such as Esso, Shell, Chevron, Husky,
Petro Canada, Irving, etc. The fuel available at independent stations is often of a lower
quality which can cause problems by clogging fuel pumps, etc., resulting in trip disruption
and expensive repairs.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID/DEF
To reduce the diesel exhaust emissions, the vehicle is equipped with a diesel catalytic converter which uses
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), known in Europe as "AdBlue". This converter automatically injects the DEF into the
exhaust system. The DEF tank will be topped up prior to the rental. Some driving styles and environmental
conditions (e.g. frequent accelerating, smoky air) may demand more frequent re-fills than others.
A warning lamp on the dashboard will illuminate when the DEF range drops below 500 kms. In some vehicles,
only the remaining kilometres is indicated while other vehicles have a DEF gauge similar to a fuel gauge (see
picture). When the DEF tank is low, refill it as soon as possible. DEF fluid can be purchased at many gas
stations, auto repair shops (e.g. Napa), or at Ford dealers.
DEF TANK Refill DEF very slowly and completely; otherwise, the board computer will not be
reset and when the remaining kilometre reading has reached 0 the vehicle will go
into the speed restriction mode and finally into the idle mode.
Approximate filling capacity: up to 6 gallons / 22.7 litres
The warning light remains on for a brief period after the refill, but after driving 50
kms or sooner the board computer will readjust.
CAUTION:
Do not start the vehicle under any circumstances if DEF was erroneously filled into the diesel tank.
If started, the engine would suffer significant damage, which is not covered by your insurance.
Diesel in the DEF tank, as a result of using the incorrect tank inlet, does not damage the engine or
catalytic converter but causes heavy smoke in the exhaust fumes.
ENGINE OIL
The engine oil level must be checked every 1500 kms. The engine should be cold when its oil level is checked.
ONLY SAE 5W-40 OIL can be used for topping up Diesel engines. Please keep receipts for oil that is purchased
for reimbursement upon return of the vehicle. Thank you for your care and attention.
CAUTION:
The renter is liable for ALL damage resulting from use of improper fuel, oil, or other engine fluids.
If you have any questions, please call our OnRoad-Service.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATES
We change the oil of our Diesel vehicles every 15,000 kms according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.
The oil change light may illuminate earlier as it is programmed to a different schedule. The odometer reading
of the last oil change is indicated on a sticker on the windshield. If the window sticker indicates that an oil
change is due, please call our OnRoad-Service for direction to an authorized auto repair shop. Please keep
receipts for all oil purchases and present them for reimbursement upon return of the vehicle.

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TIRES
TIRE PRESSURE - TIRE CHECK
Please check tire pressures regularly. The tires should be cold when the pressure is checked!
Tire pressure (cold): 95 PSI (front) –110 PSI (rear)*
*The recommended tire pressure is also indicated on the tires and/or on a sticker inside the driver-side door
frame. The wheel nuts should be visually checked every time you leave a campground.
CHANGING THE TIRES
Tires should only be changed by authorized personnel of the FORD Road-Side Assistance program or of KalTire
24-Hour Service. Please contact our OnRoad-Service whenever a tire change is required. These numbers are
listed in the "Emergency" appendix. Please only attempt to change a wheel if there is no way to contact us for
assistance. Changing a wheel is at your own risk. The wheel nuts of the changed wheel must be checked after
100 kms or sooner and retightened if necessary. Failure to do so could cause serious accidents.
CAUTION:
The renter is liable for damage resulting from improper tire change or non-preformed checks.
STORAGE LOCATION FOR TIRE CHANGE TOOLS
The jack and tools are located in the driver’s cabin behind the two back seats.