Roadtrek CHASE 2021 User manual

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2021 OWNER’S MANUAL
04/27/2021

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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Disclaimer ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
Do’s and Don’ts .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Symbol Legend ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Regulatory Warnings .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Information, Cautions and Warnings ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Before You Head Out.....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Coming Home ................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Interior Living Space .....................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Cabinets......................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Galley Cabinets ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Lights ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Tables..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Captain’s Seats ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Window Treatments ...................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Ventilation...................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Sleeping Facilities .........................................................................................................................................................................................................20
Bathroom Facilities .......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Door ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Using the Toilet ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Shower ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Outside Shower..........................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Appliances .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
TV ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

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Antenna and Cable Connections ..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Refrigerator ................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Microwave Oven.........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Propane Cooktop .......................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Hot Water ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Outside Your Roadtrek..................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Awning........................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Exterior Shower..........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Side Door Step ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Rear Door Screen.......................................................................................................................................................................................................29
Side Door Screen .......................................................................................................................................................................................................30
Utilities ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Fresh Water ................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
City Water ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Water Pump ................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Waste Water................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Gray Tank ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Black Tank ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Indicators....................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Gate Valves and Macerator Hose Location .............................................................................................................................................................33
Heating and Cooling......................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Thermostat .................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Air Conditioning .........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Propane Furnace........................................................................................................................................................................................................34
Propane System.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Propane Tank Filling ...................................................................................................................................................................................................36
Propane relief valve ...................................................................................................................................................................................................37
Propane Sender..........................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Slam Shut Valve .........................................................................................................................................................................................................37

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About Propane ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Regulatory Concerns .................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Electrical System...........................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Coach Batteries..........................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Battery Disconnect Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................................39
Charging Your Batteries ............................................................................................................................................................................................39
Inverter Charger .........................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Underhood Generator ................................................................................................................................................................................................39
Solar............................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
On Board 120 Volt AC Power.....................................................................................................................................................................................40
Standard 3000W Inverter ...........................................................................................................................................................................................40
Shore Power ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Outlets.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
Monitor Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Location ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Power Sources ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................42
12 Volt DC Power........................................................................................................................................................................................................42
Inverter ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Other Switches ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................43
Distribution Panel..........................................................................................................................................................................................................44
AC Breaker..................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
12 Volt Fuse Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................44
Alarms and Warnings....................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Propane and CO Monitor ...........................................................................................................................................................................................45
Smoke Detector......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Low Battery Level.......................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Fire Extinguisher........................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
Tires ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

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Cargo Carrying Capacity ...........................................................................................................................................................................................47
Owner Maintenance Checks......................................................................................................................................................................................47
When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly ...........................................................................................................................................................................47
Every Other Week.......................................................................................................................................................................................................47
At Least Monthly ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
At Least Every Three Months ....................................................................................................................................................................................48
At Least Twice a Year.................................................................................................................................................................................................48
At Least Once a Year................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Other Maintenance Checks ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Tire Service Kit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 51
Roadtrek Two Year Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Obtaining Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Roadtrek Warranty Service ...........................................................................................................................................................................................54
Aftermarket Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................................................55
Regulatory Notices........................................................................................................................................................................................................55
How To’s .................................................................................................................................................................................................................56
Appendix: Firefly Monitor Panel User Manual..........................................................................................................................................................57

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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your Roadtrek and welcome to the Roadtrek Inc. family. The information included in this manual is meant
to help and guide you with 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].
Disclaimer
This owner’s manual was created to help owners with general use, maintenance, and care of their RV. Roadtrek Inc., conducts ongoing product
development and uses photos from multiple models 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
Roadtrek 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 visit https://www.roadtrek.com/owners/#section-manuals for 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.
• Distribute this manual complete with all 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.

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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.
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
Warning
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.
Danger
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.
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.

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• 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 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.
Electrical
It is recommended that a surge protector or EMS system is used to protect your electrical system from outside
influences that could damage your inverter and other sensitive electronics.
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, ensure that the power sources are disconnected.
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 Roadtrek Inc. installed batteries are sealed AGM batteries that do
not require the addition of water.

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Battery
Disconnect the inverter/charger prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.
Generator
The Roadtrek is supplied with a DC generator located underneath the engine. Never submerge the generator.
Use a spotter when launching a boat or crossing streams.
Wastewater
Storage and
Dumping
System
Close the gray water gate valve before using the wastewater system.
Freezing
Under moderate subfreezing conditions, antifreeze is required in the exterior freshwater tank, toilet cassette and
gray wastewater 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.
Before You Head Out
Your new Roadtrek 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 batteries by plugging in overnight.
oCool your refrigerator by turning it on.
oChill any beverages in your home refrigerator.
oFill your freshwater tank with clean tap water.
•The day of the trip:
oLoad 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 Roadtrek 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 and black tanks at a convenient facility. Visit the owner’s section of our website to read the HOWTO:
Wastewater Dumping guide 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 freshwater 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 the battery disconnect switch to keep from draining your batteries.
•If you turn everything off and you have solar panels, the panels will keep your AGM coach batteries topped up while your Roadtrek is parked.
(non-lithium version). 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 deadbatteries.

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Interior Living Space
Cabinets
Your Roadtrek is equipped with cabinet latches which prevent the door from opening while the vehicle
is in motion. The pushbuttons on the cabinet latches toggle from latched (button in) to openable (button
out) by pressing the button. (Pictures 13.1, 13.2)
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 will
break the latch. Always make sure the button is out before attempting to close a cabinet
door.
Weight in each cabinet should not exceed 50 lbs. Exceeding this weight could cause
the cabinet to break or for the latch to not engage properly.
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, Roadtrek Inc. 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.
Picture 13.1
Picture 13

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Cabinets (Continued)
Picture 14.1
Apply moderate upward pressure and GENTLE
outward pressure with both thumbs on the bottom
corners of the door to open a stuck cabinet
Picture 14.2
Turn screw clockwise to lower cabinet face
(if it won’t latch), counterclockwise to raise it up
(if it won’t open)
Picture 14.3
Each cabinet has an adjustable arm to hold the
door open
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 14.1)
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 fix stuck doors;
screw in to lower the door and fix doors that won't stay shut when latched. (Picture 14.2)
To adjust the door brake, use an allen key to adjust the tension on the brake. Use cation when adjusting as too much tension increases the stress
on the hinge when closing the door

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Galley Cabinets
Immediately beneath the galley countertop there two cabinets and one drawer to hold your
kitchen supplies. The drawer underneath the stove pulls out and can be used to hold
silverware and small cooking utensils. (Picture 15.1)
Picture 15.1
Galley with propane cooktop
Lights
All but 2 of the coach lights are controlled via the control panel. The oval ceiling lights and circular
spotlights may be individually controlled and can be turned on by tapping the lens area of a given
light. (Picture 15.2) NOTE: the battery disconnect switch must be on for any of these lights to work.
These are LED lights, and consume very little electricity.
Picture 15.2

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Tables
The tables (Pictures 17.2, 18.1) can be set up to use either the front or rear lounge areas for dining, computer, gaming, or other recreational use.
The table leg is stored in the closet to the left of the galley, next to the water heater. (Picture 16.1) The leg keys into a T-nut fitting in 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 key in the floor plate.
(Picture 16.2) Rotate the table leg clockwise and it will tighten into place within a couple of turns. If it does not, unscrew the T-nut all the way and try
again.
Do not force the T-nut. If it's set up right, it will lock in place with very little effort.
The tabletop is stored in the rear door. (Picture 18.2)
Picture 16.1 Picture 16.2 Picture 18.2
Table leg storage in
wardrobe to right of galley
Table leg T-nut
attachment
Tabletop storage in back door

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Front Table Setup
The vehicle will not drive unless the front seats are locked and forward facing.
Picture 17.2
Front lounge table
To rotate the front seats, lift on
the front inside corner trim
Picture 17.1

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Rear Table Setup
Picture 18.1 Picture 18.2
Rear dining table Tabletop storage in back door
Captain’s Seats
The two captain's seats in the front of your Roadtrek are adjustable fore-and-aft by pulling up on the bar under the front of the seat and will swivel
when the inside corner is pulled up. Always return the seats to the forward-facing position when driving. They will lock into this position and stay
locked until the swivel tab is raised again.
To create a front lounge area, 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. Opening the front doors slightly will
allow you to clear the door armrests easily.

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Window Treatments
The nightshade curtain blocks airflow. (Picture 19.1) If you leave the window open, then close the nightshade, close all other windows, and
then close the side door, it is possible for the curtain to get blown out of the track. Always close the window prior to closing the nightshade.
The window curtains slide to the right and left. The plastic clip is not a pull tab; it is a locking tab. Always pull on the aluminum bar. The
curtains are configured so that the nightshade side covers the window opening for additional privacy.
Picture 19.1
The side window screens –
nightshade side
Picture 19.2
The side window screens –
bug screen side

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Ventilation
Your Roadtrek is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan. (Picture 21.1)
The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob or with the remote.
Raise the cover, then use the remote to the desired speed and temperature.
The fan also has a thermostat, which will allow you to set the temperature at which the fan comes
on. If you want the fan to operate at all temperatures, turn the thermostat all the way toward the
blue section of the dial.
There is also a fuse in the body of the fan, in addition to the fuse in the distribution panel. Check
both this fuse and the one on the 12-volt fuse panel if your fan stops working.
For more details, please refer to the Fantastic Fan manual.
Turn the fan off and close the cover completely before driving. The cover will rattle and
might be damaged by wind pressure if you drive with it open.
Open the windows and open the nightshade slightly to allow for airflow
Picture 21.1

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Sleeping Facilities
Your Roadtrek has beds that can be configured as twin beds (picture 22.1)
or king bed (picture 22.2). Experiment with different configurations to find
what works best for you.
Driver side:
•There is a perforated door installed on the driver’s side bed for exhaust of the hot air from the inverter which is instated at one position towards the front
of the van.
•Top Shelf is not operable
•Two banks of drawers are provided for storage and one more storage compartment provided towards the end with the swing door
Passenger Side:
•Flip-up top cover gives access to very spacious storage compartment underneath
•One more storage compartment provided towards the end with the swing door
King Bed Conversion
•The three wooden center pieces provided are used to convert it to King Sized bed
•Pieces to be supported on the long wooden trims attached to the bed (Picture 22.3)
•Back support cushion is designed to be placed in the center of the bed over these three pieces to be
able to be converted to king size bed.
Adjustable Headrest
•There are 6 Levels (1.5" to 8.25") adjustable headrest with wooden slats on both Driver and Passenger
side. To adjust the headrest, simply lift up from the top to the desired height.
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