Roadtrek Simplicity 2017 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
2017 Simplicity

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Contents
Introduction to Your Simplicity ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 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............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Coming Home........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Interior Living Space .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Cabinets ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Galley Cabinets .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Lights .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Tables ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Front Table Setup .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Rear Table Setup................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Captain’s Seats ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Window Treatments ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Ventilation.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Sleeping Facilities.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Forward Facing Power Sofa ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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Bathroom Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Door................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Toilet.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Shower ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Outside Shower................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Appliances .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
TV and DVD Player ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Antenna and Cable Connections....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Refrigerator........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Oven................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Propane Cooktop .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
Hot Water ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Outside Your Roadtrek ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Awning ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Driver’s Side Compartments............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Exterior Shower................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Optional Side Door Screen ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Fresh Water....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
City Water......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Water Pump....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Waste Water ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Gray Tank .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Black Tank.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Indicators ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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Heating and Cooling .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Thermostat ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Air Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Propane Furnace ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Coach Batteries.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Battery Disconnect Switch ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Inverter Charger ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 31
Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator........................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Optional Solar Panels......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
On Board 120-Volt AC Power.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Standard 2000W Inverter.................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Shore Power ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Outlets ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Monitor Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Power Sources................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
12-Volt DC Power............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Inverter .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Shore Power ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Other Switches .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Patio Light .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Water Pump Switch........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Water Heater Switch......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Tank and Charge Indicators............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Distribution Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36

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AC Breaker ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
12 Volt Fuse Panel.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Alarms and Warnings............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Propane and CO Alarm ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Smoke Alarm...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Fire Extinguisher ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Tires ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Cargo Carrying Capacity ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Owner Maintenance Checks ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
When You Stop for Fuel or Weekly ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Every Other Week ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
At Least Monthly................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
At Least Every Three Months............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
At Least Twice a Year........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
At Least Once a Year ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
Other Maintenance Checks............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Spare Tire Storage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Rear Door Spare Tire........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
Obtaining Service ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Warranty................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Industry Leading –Six Year Transferable RV Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Chassis Manufacturer Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Appliance Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45

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AGM Battery...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Registration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Regulatory Notices ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47

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Introduction to Your Simplicity
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 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 [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
colours, 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.gohymer.com/owners-manual/ 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 of its original unmodified content;
•Modify this manual for your own personal, non-commercial use. You may not:
•Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever;
•Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work;
•Charge for this manual other than reasonable media and shipping costs.

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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.
Warning
Do not fill propane containers to more than 80% of their capacity.
• A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.
• Overfilling propane container(s) can result in uncontrolled propane flow, which could lead to a fire or explosion and result
in death or serious injury.

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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.
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.

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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.
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
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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 fresh water tank with clean tap water.
The day of the trip:
oLoad the refrigerator with cold food (from your home refrigerator).
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 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.

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Turn off two important switches on your monitor panel to keep from draining your batteries:
oThe battery disconnect switch.
oThe 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.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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, as shown above left.
Apply moderate upward pressure and GENTLE
outward pressure with both thumbs on the
bottom corners of the door to open a stuck
cabinet
Turn screw clockwise to lower cabinet face
(if it won’t latch), counterclockwise to raise
it up (if it won’t open)

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Galley Cabinets
Immediately beneath the galley countertop there are drawers to the left and right of the food
preparation surface to hold silverware and small cooking utensils. The center panel in front of the sink is
fixed, and is not a drawer.
Lights
The oval ceiling lights are individually controlled and are turned on by tapping the lens area of a given
light. NOTE: the battery disconnect switch must be on for any of these lights to work. These are LED
lights, and consumer very little electricity.

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Tables
The table 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. 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. 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 table top is stored in the rear door.

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Front Table Setup
This vehicle will not drive unless the front seats are locked and forward facing.
Rear Table Setup
Table top storage in back door
Rear dining table
Front lounge table
To rotate the front seats,
lift up on the front inside
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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.
Window Treatments
The nightshade curtain blocks airflow. 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.
The side window
screens –nights shade
side
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The curtains on the sliding door and the rear door slide on tracks. It is best to use both hands, one near each track, to move the curtains
Ventilation
Your Roadtrek is equipped with a ceiling mounted ventilation fan.
The fan has a cover that must be raised by turning the large knurled knob. 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.
The side door curtain
Rear door curtain
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Sleeping Facilities
Your Roadtrek has beds that can be configured as a king bed or two twin beds. Experiment with different configurations to find what works best for you.
Forward Facing Power Sofa
To make the sofa into a twin bed, use the sofa switch to lower the sofa. Remember to push the seatbelts through the sofa.
Forward facing sofa
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To make the sofa, remember to pull the seatbelts up through the sofa before raising it to a sitting position.
To make the king bed, lower the sofa, then retrieve the
center board from under the driver’s side ottoman
cushion
Move the ottoman cushions toward the center, and use the
small backrest cushions to fill in the gaps and to hold the
ottoman cushions in place