Roadtrek 190-Popular Chevrolet User manual

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Contents
Introduction to Your 190 Popular ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Copyright ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
References ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Do’s and Don’ts .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Symbol Legend ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Regulatory Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Information, Cautions and Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Before You Head Out ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Coming Home ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Interior Living Space ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cabinets ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Galley Cabinets .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lights .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Tables ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Front Table ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Rear Table ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Front Captain’s Seats .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Second Row Seat ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Window Treatments ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Front Window Treatments ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Sleeping Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Power Sofa ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

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Twin Beds ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
King Bed ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Optional Folding Mattress for Front Seat Bed ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Bathroom Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Standard Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Aisle Shower ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Toilet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Optional Enclosed Bath....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Door ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Toilet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Shower.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Exhaust Fan ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Outside Shower ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Appliances ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
TV and Home Theatre System............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Antenna and Cable Connections ........................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Controlling the Rear Speakers ............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
Hot Water .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Standard Propane Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Anniversary Edition Hydronic Water Heater ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Refrigerator .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Oven ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Stove ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Outside Your Roadtrek ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Awning .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Exterior Access Doors ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 37

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Battery Access Door ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 37
Driver’s Side Doors .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Propane Access Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 39
Optional Rear Door Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Optional Side Door Screen .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Utilities ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Fresh Water .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Standard Edition .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
City Water ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Summer and Winter modes ................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
Summer Use ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Winter Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Anniversary Edition Fresh Water System .......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Water Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Waste Water ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Gray Tank ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Black Tank ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 47
Propane System ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Heating and Cooling ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Thermostat ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Heat Pump ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
Furnace ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Hydronic System.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Electric System ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Coach Batteries ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55

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Battery Disconnect Switch .................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
Charging your batteries....................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Inverter-Charger ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Standard Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator ............................................................................................................................................. 56
Optional Engine Generator ................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Optional Solar Panels .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
On Board 120 Volt AC Power .............................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Standard 750 Watt Inverter .................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Optional 2500 Watt Inverter ................................................................................................................................................................................. 58
Optional Gasoline Generator .............................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Shore Power ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Outlets .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Monitor Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Power Sources ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
12 Volt DC Power ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
12 Volt DC Power (Continued) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Inverter ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Shore Power ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Other Switches ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Patio Light ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Water Pump Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 64
Water Heater Switch ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Tank and charge indicators ................................................................................................................................................................................ 64
Optional Generator Switch and Hour Meter ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
Distribution Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
AC Breaker Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66

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12 Volt Fuse Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Alarms and Warnings .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 67
CO Monitor ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Smoke Detector ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Fire Extinguisher.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Tires ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Occupant Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) ...................................................................................................................................................... 69
Owner Maintenance Checks ............................................................................................................................................................................... 69
When You Stop for Fuel, or Weekly .................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Every Other Week ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69
At Least Monthly .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
At Least Every Three Months .............................................................................................................................................................................. 70
At Least Twice a Year .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
At Least Once a Year ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Other Maintenance Checks ................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
Obtaining Service .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................74
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Roadtrek Limited Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Arbitration Provision ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Registration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Aftermarket Disclaimer ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Regulatory Notices .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 82
HOWTOs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82

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Introduction to Your 190 Popular
Congratulations on the purchase of your Roadtrek and welcome to the Erwin Hymer Group NA 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 190 Popular 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 [e-mail].
Disclaimer
This owner’s manual was created to help owners with general use, maintenance and care of their RV. Erwin Hymer Group NA 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.
Copyright
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. (hereby known as Erwin Hymer Group NA) 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 visit http://www.roadtrek.com/support-contact/#section-manuals/ the most up to date
manuals available. Some motorhomes may be shown with equipment that is optional. Accessories shown in any photographs 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;
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• Modify this manual for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not:
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All images used in this manual remain the property of Erwin Hymer Group NA. They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may not be
representative of the upfits in your Roadtrek. Contact Erwin Hymer Group NA for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use or distribute
this manual commercially.
References
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Do’s and Don’ts
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 injury, severe damage, 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 death or serious injury.
Warning
Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to death or serious injury.
Warning
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 death or serious injury.
Do not fill propane containers to more than 80% of their capacity.

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Warning
• 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 death or serious injury.
Danger
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 death or serious injury.
Danger
Vehicles and equipment powered by internal combustion engines and placed in recreational vehicles can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation, which could result in death or serious injury.
• 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.
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.
TV
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
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.

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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 110 V, 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 dining table, secure in place using the snap-on strap.
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 Erwin Hymer Group NA installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries
that do not require the addition of water.
Battery
Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.

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Generator
The Roadtrek is supplied with an 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
System
Close the gray water gate valve before using the waste water system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank, toilet cassette and
gray waste water tank. Use RV antifreeze in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical
Servicing
This unit has a 12VDC, 110VAC and potentially 36 volt solar system. These systems need to be disconnected
before working on them.

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Before You Head Out
Your new 190 Popular 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:
o Charge your batteries by plugging in overnight.
o Cool your refrigerator by turning it on.
o Chill any beverages in your home refrigerator.
o Fill your fresh water tank with clean tap water.
• The day of the trip:
o Load the refrigerator with cold food (from your home refrigerator).

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Coming Home
When you come home, there are a few maintenance tasks you should do to get your 190 Popular ready to go for next time. Refer to other sections
in this manual for the procedures listed here.
• On your way home, dump the gray tank and toilet cassette at a convenient facility. See the HOWTO: 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 maps for each state and province are especially helpful:
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 goes away and the microbes come out to play.
• To flush the tank, fill it using the fill port in the driver's side rear panel and open the fresh water tank drain under the tank at the rear of the
Roadtrek.
• Plug in overnight to fully charge batteries.
• Turn off and clean out the refrigerator and prop the door open to let it air out.
• Turn off two important switches on your monitor panel to keep from draining your batteries:
o The battery disconnect switch.
o The inverter switch.
• If you turn everything off and you have solar panels, the panels will keep your coach batteries topped up while your Roadtrek is parked. If
you don't have solar panels, it would be prudent to check your coach battery state of charge every month or so and charge them if
necessary. If you don't turn everything off, even with solar panels, you will probably come back to dead batteries.

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Interior Living Space
Cabinets
Cabinet latches in your Roadtrek are different from the ones in your home and more like those on boats - they have to stay closed when the vehicle
is in motion. The cabinet doors are secured with latches located along the edge of the cabinet door. (Picture 14.1) Run your fingers along the edge
and you will find the latch. Press the latch in and open the door.
The cabinet behind the driver's seat uses a pushbutton latch. Press the pushbutton in to latch the door securely; press again to release the latch so
that you can pull the door open. (Pictures 14.2, 14.3)
To close a cabinet door, shut it gently until you hear the latch click shut. You may need to press on the latch to get it to latch closed.
Do not attempt to close the cabinet doors while the latch button is pressed in. This will break the latch. Always make sure the
button is out before attempting to close a cabinet door.
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 NA recommends that you are aware of the objects that you store in overhead
cabinets.
Locked pushbutton latch on cabinet
door
Hidden latch along edge of cabinet
door
Pushbutton latch on cabinet door
Picture 14.1
Picture 14.2
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Galley Cabinets
Beneath the galley countertop there is a drawer on the left over the refrigerator to hold silverware and small cooking utensils. The panel to the right
in front of the sink is fixed, and is not a drawer. The cabinet below this panel has three shelves to hold larger cooking utensils and food. The tall
narrow door on the far right conceals the front table. (Picture 15.1)
Lights
The battery disconnect switch must be on for any of the lights to work. The fluorescent lights turn on and off with the integrated switch. (Picture
15.3)
The oval ceiling lights are all individually controlled, and are tap lights - to turn them off or on, press on the lens area. (Picture 15.2)
LED tap light
Fluorescent light
Picture 15.1
Picture 15.2
Picture 15.3

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Tables
There are front and rear tables to use either the front or rear lounge areas for dining, playing cards, or computer use. (Pictures 16.1, 16.2)
The front table top is stored behind the driver's seat. The rear tabletop is stored under the driver's side rear bench seat, and both table legs are
stored in the wardrobe to the right of the bathroom.
There are front and rear tables to use either the front or rear lounge areas for dining, playing cards or computer use.
Rear dining area
Front lounge area
Picture 16.1
Picture 16.2

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Front Table
The front table top is stored in the narrow vertical galley cabinet. (Picture 17.2) It does not have a table leg. The table slides out from the tall, narrow
opening to the right of and below the sink. Open the front cover and pull the table out completely. Unfold the table leaf until the spring-loaded portion
of the hinge pops into position, locking the leaf in the open position. (Picture 17.3) Extend the table support from the front of the cabinet directly
behind the driver's seat, and drop the extended table down onto this support. (Picture 17.1)
To stow the front table, lift the top and fold the locking hinge component back against the table top, which will allow the leaf to fold against the main
part of the table top. Move the table support back behind the driver's seat, pivot the table top down, and slide it back into its storage compartment.
Front table in place
Front table drop leaf snap hinge
Front table in cabinet
Picture 17.1
Picture 17.2
Picture 1
Picture 17.3

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Rear Table
The rear tabletop is stored under the driver's side rear bench seat, (Picture 18.3) and its leg is stored within the wardrobe.
The dining table for the rear seating area is located under the driver's side rear bench cushion, directly across from the TV. Lift the cushion and
remove the table top. The table leg is located in the cabinet behind the driver's seat. Unscrew the T-nut on the end of the leg fully. Insert the T-nut
into the slot in the table leg base. Rotate the leg clockwise until you feel it tighten. (Pictures 18.1, 18.2) Pull on it to check that is secured. If not,
extend the T-nut fully by unscrewing it, and try again. Place table top on the table leg so that the top of the leg fits into the socket underneath the
table.
The table top is stored under the driver’s side rear bench cushion.
The table socket is off center. Rotate the table top to suit your needs. When storing the table top, rotate it so that the socket will go down into the
hole in the side bench base.
Rear table T-Nut
Rear table leg in place
Rear tabletop storage
Picture 18.1
Picture 18.2
Picture 18.3

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Front Captain’s Seats
The seats must be set as far forward as possible prior to swiveling, otherwise the plastic trim will be damaged.
The two captain's seats in the front of your 190P are adjustable fore and aft by pulling up on the bar under the front of the seat, and will swivel when
the swivel lever - the black metal tab on the side of the chair base - is pressed up. (Picture 19.1) Always return the seats to the forward-facing
position when driving. They will lock into this position, and stay locked until the swivel lever is raised again.
To create a front lounge area by rotating the two front seats to face the back, first ensure that the seats are fully upright by loosening the recline
adjustment and bringing the backs of the seats forward. Do not attempt to pivot a reclined seat. Use the fore-and-aft adjustment while pivoting the
seats to allow the sides of the chairs to clear the armrests on the vehicle doors, the engine cover, and other obstructions. Do not force the seats
around. Swiveling the driver's seat may require you to loosen the tilt steering wheel adjustment and move the steering wheel as far forward and up
as possible.
Front seat swivel tab
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Second Row Seat
If you have the standard bathroom, you have a third seat just inside the side door. The second row seat has an adjustment to the seat back and
bottom cushion to change the seat back angle for more comfortable seating. The back lifts up and is held by a pin in a slot (see photo below). The
seat bottom cushion can be lifted and moved forward approximately three inches (8 cm) to its alternate position because of the way it is mounted to
the seat base. Moving the bottom cushion forward and flipping the small panel at the base of the seat back out will configure the second row seat in
a more reclined position. (Pictures 20.1, 20.2)
Second row seat back pin and slot
Back seat configured in reclined position
Picture 20.1
Picture 20.2