venture SPORT TREK User manual

Owner’s
MANUAL
GUIDEBOOK TO ENJOYMENT OF
YOUR VENTURE RV
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
SPORT TREK
SPORT TREK TOURING
STRATUS

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THE PURPOSE OF THE VENTURE RV OWNER’S MANUAL IS
TO PROVIDE THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE CONCERNING VENTURE RV RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES. OPERATION AND MINOR MAINTENANCE IS THE
MAIN FOCUS OF THIS BOOK.
CRITICAL SAFETY WARNINGS ARE INCLUDED AND MUST
BE READ AND OBEYED
MAINTENANCE OF YOUR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE IS
IMPORTANT TO KEEPING YOUR COACH IN GOOD
CONDITION. FAILING TO PROVIDE MAINTENANCE, AS
SUGGESTED, COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF WARRANTY
COVERAGE. REVIEW THE COPY OF YOUR VENTURE RV
TOWABLE TRANSFERABLE LIMITED WARRANTY, WHICH
HAS BEEN SUPPLIED TO YOU WITH YOUR WARRANTY
REGISTRATION FORM.
ADDITIONAL MANUALS MAY BE SUPPLIED AND AVAILABLE
BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR
APPLIANCE. SEE THE INFORMATION PACKET IN YOUR
COACH.
©2020 Venture LITHO U.S.A. 10-2019
Conventional Travel Trailer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 –Introduction to RV Ownership........................1
Safety Considerations.............................................................2
Reporting Safety Defects........................................................2
Safety When Emergency Stopping.........................................3
Additional Safety Considerations............................................3
Extended or Cold Weather Use..............................................4
Condensation..........................................................................5
Causes ...................................................................................5
Solutions.................................................................................5
Interior Ventilation...................................................................6
Chapter 2 –Service Procedures .........................................7
Basic Service Procedures ......................................................7
Dealer ...................................................................................8
Factory ...................................................................................8
Parts ...................................................................................8
Owner’s Responsibility ...........................................................8
Seasonal Site..........................................................................9
Towable Limited Warranty......................................................10
Chapter 3 –Using Your RV..................................................14
Equipment...............................................................................14
Tow Vehicle............................................................................14
Hitches –Travel Trailer...........................................................14
Hitch Height Specifications –Travel Trailer............................15
Hook-Up (Travel Trailer).........................................................15
The Safety Chain (Travel Trailer) ...........................................16
Traveling.................................................................................16
Weights...................................................................................16
Weighing Vehicle (Loaded or Unloaded)................................17
Loading the Trailer—Distribution............................................18
Tires ...................................................................................19
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits.......................20
Tire Size..................................................................................21
Tire Tread ...............................................................................21
Tire Balance and Wheel Alignment........................................21
Tire Repair..............................................................................22
Tire Fundamentals..................................................................22
Tire Speed Rating...................................................................22
Vehicle Load Limits.................................................................22
Cargo Capacities ....................................................................23

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How Overloading Affects Your RV and Tires .........................23
How to Change a Tire.............................................................24
Wheel Bearings ......................................................................24
Wheel Lugs.............................................................................25
Brakes—Electrical ..................................................................25
Breakaway Switch ..................................................................26
Towing ...................................................................................27
Setting Up and Using Your Recreational Vehicle...................27
Travel Trailer Un Hook............................................................28
General Detector Information .................................................29
Safety Detectors .....................................................................29
Fire Extinguisher.....................................................................29
Propane/ Carbon Monoxide Detector.....................................29
What is Carbon Monoxide? ....................................................30
Dual Sensor Technology ........................................................30
Operation................................................................................30
Lower Power Option...............................................................31
Visual and Audible Alarm Signals...........................................31
CO Alarm................................................................................31
Propane Gas Alarm................................................................31
Malfunction/Service Signal .....................................................32
Smoke Alarm ..........................................................................33
Operation................................................................................33
Testing ...................................................................................33
TV Antenna (Standard Roof Mount).......................................34
Steps-one-four........................................................................36
Windows .................................................................................36
Doors ...................................................................................36
Slide Outs ...............................................................................37
Power For Operation ..............................................................38
Trailer Set-Up Requirements-General....................................38
Below Floor Slide System.......................................................38
Above Floor Slide Out.............................................................38
Schwintec Wall Slide ..............................................................39
Electrical Components............................................................39
Manual Override .....................................................................40
Below Floor Slide Out.............................................................40
Above Floor Slide Out.............................................................40
Blinds ...................................................................................40
Safe Tek with USB Charger ...................................................41
Ladder ...................................................................................41
Murphy Bed ............................................................................41
Flip Down Cargo Tray.............................................................43

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Chapter 4 –Systems ............................................................44
Water and Drainage Plumbing ...............................................44
Fresh Water System...............................................................44
Tanks ...................................................................................44
Filling Fresh Water System #1 ...............................................44
Filling Fresh Water System #2 ...............................................45
12-volt Demand Pump............................................................46
Faucets...................................................................................47
Bath and Shower....................................................................47
Outside Shower (Optional) .....................................................48
Fresh Water Lines ..................................................................48
Lo-Point Drains.......................................................................48
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System....................49
For Gravity Fill and Storage Tank...........................................49
For Direct Fill-City Water........................................................49
Drainage, Fresh Water ...........................................................50
Sanitation System...................................................................51
Toilets ...................................................................................51
Using Toilet and Tank System................................................52
Vents ...................................................................................52
Holding Tanks.........................................................................52
Draining the Tanks..................................................................53
Black Tank Flush System.......................................................53
Maintenance for Holding Tanks..............................................54
Heated Fresh Water Tank ......................................................54
Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle...................................54
Bypass Kit...............................................................................56
Propane Fuel System.............................................................57
Propane Container..................................................................57
Servicing and Filling Propane Containers ..............................58
Installing Propane Containers ................................................60
Regulator ................................................................................61
High Pressure Hoses with Acme Connectors ........................62
Main Supply Hose –Low Pressure ........................................63
Operation................................................................................63
Checking for Leaks.................................................................64
Propane Consumption............................................................65
Electrical System....................................................................67
General Information................................................................67
Changes and Modifications ....................................................67
120 Volt AC System................................................................67
Power Cord 30 Amp and Optional 50 Amp............................67
Circuit Breakers and Box........................................................68

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50 Amp Service ......................................................................70
GFCI Protection......................................................................71
12-volt DC System..................................................................71
Converter................................................................................72
Auxiliary Battery......................................................................72
Circuit Breakers and Fuses-12-volt DC..................................73
Exterior Lights and Connector, 12V........................................74
Porch Lights............................................................................75
Brake Wiring...........................................................................75
Battery Cut Off Switch ............................................................76
Receptacle for Portable Solar.................................................76
Fireplace.................................................................................76
Chapter 5 –Appliances........................................................77
Safety ...................................................................................77
Furnace...................................................................................78
Thermostat..............................................................................78
Operating Instructions.............................................................79
To Turn Off Appliance.............................................................79
External Vents ........................................................................80
Ducting ...................................................................................80
Range and Oven Top Burner Operation.................................80
Operating Instructions.............................................................80
Top Burner..............................................................................80
Oven Burner ...........................................................................82
Water Heater ..........................................................................83
DSI Models .............................................................................83
Operating Instructions: Gas....................................................83
Operating Instructions: DSI ....................................................83
Operating Instructions: Electric...............................................85
To Turn Off Water Heater.......................................................85
Winterizing Your Water Heater...............................................85
Refrigerator.............................................................................86
Leveling ..................................................................................87
Venting ...................................................................................87
Moisture Reduction Heater.....................................................87
Door Sealing...........................................................................87
Door Handles..........................................................................88
Refrigerator Storage...............................................................88
Operating the Refrigerator Controls .......................................89
Operation during Travel..........................................................89
Monitor Panel..........................................................................89
Outside Kitchen (option).........................................................90

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO RV OWNERSHIP
Welcome to the growing family of new VENTURE RV owners and the
world of recreational vehicle travel. The purchase of your VENTURE RV
product allows you to enjoy this type of camping and leisure travel. Your
Recreation Vehicle has been designed, engineered and built for;
camping, leisure travel, full time travel, winter home, fishing and hunting
trips.
This owner’s manual was prepared to assist you in understanding the
proper use and operation of various containment systems, servicing and
maintenance of component parts, and explanation of your warranty
protection. If this is your first RV travel coach, you will want to acquaint
yourself with all aspects and information found in this manual plus
manuals supplied by component manufacturers.
These materials will reflect the most current information available for the
user. Some components and items may not be in your coach as they may
be options on different models.
Keep this owner’s manual in your recreational vehicle for handy
reference. Get to know your new vehicle and how it operates. You should
carefully read and understand these instructions, as well as, information
supplied by the manufacturers of separately warranted products, since
they contain important operating, safety, and maintenance instructions. If
you have questions that are not adequately answered by this manual or
other booklets, consult your dealer. If the dealer cannot satisfactorily
answer your questions, the dealership will call our staff for additional
information.
Every effort has been made to provide you with a safe, dependable
product. Your vehicle complies with applicable requirements of Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, State Regulations, Canadian Standards
Associations (CSA) where applicable, and complies with requirements of
ANSI Standard 1192, the nationally recognized “Standard for
Recreational Vehicles –Installation of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical
Systems.” The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) and
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) periodically inspect our
production lines and assists us in maintaining strict compliance with
installation and safety standards for those systems. Your follow-up with
periodic safety inspections and a program of preventive
maintenance is important for the continuation of safe and trouble-
free operation.
Camping is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your friends
and family. Please remember to tread lightly on our beautiful land and

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leave only your footprints so that others may enjoy nature as much as
you did.
Safety Considerations
The terms NOTE, CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER have specific
meanings in this manual, as well as, component manuals.
A NOTE provides additional information to make a step or procedure
easier or clearer. Disregarding a NOTE could cause inconvenience, but
would not be likely to cause damage or personal injury.
A CAUTION emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result.
Disregarding a CAUTION could cause permanent mechanical damage.
However, personal injury is unlikely.
A WARNING is giving notice to user that potential injuries may occur to
a person from equipment and mechanical failure. Disregarding a
WARNING may result in serious physical injury to occupant.
A DANGER alerts areas where safety measures MUST BE STRICTLY
ADHERED TO, as such failure can be dangerous. Disregarding a
DANGER could cause serious injury and possible loss of life.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
VENTURE RV.
If NHTSA, in addition, receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation. If it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles,
it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot
become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or
VENTURE RV.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1-800-424-9393 or write to:
NHTSA
US Department of Transportation
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.
Safety When Emergency Stopping
It is wise to carry road flags and/or triangular warning devices to be used
when necessary. When pulling off a highway, use your four way hazard
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way completely, if at all possible, to change flat tires or any other
emergency needs.
Additional Safety Considerations
1. Sanitize the fresh water supply system periodically (see
sanitizing instructions).
2. Keep water connection fittings from coming in contact with the
ground or drain hose to reduce chance of contamination.
3. Enlist services of a Qualified RV Technician to test, repair or
replace propane or electrical appliances.
4. Always have a serviceable fire extinguisher placed in an easily
accessible location.
5. Insure that tires are in good condition and properly inflated.
Watch tire inflation closely. Under-inflated tires will overheat.
Check the tire pressure before each trip while the tires are cold.
6. Check and tighten the wheel lugs regularly (every 50 miles when
new until 200 miles are reached and then check the lugs every
500 miles).
7. Check the brakes BEFORE entering in a busy highway, not while
traveling.
8. Always block the trailer wheels solidly before unhitching.
9. Before leaving a camp area with a trailer in tow, insure:
a. The safety pin or locking lever is seated.
b. The breakaway wire is attached to the tow vehicle.
c. All jacks are raised so that they cannot touch the ground.
d. The 110-volt AC electrical cord is properly stored.
e. The safety chains are attached to receiver.
f. All interior lights are off.
10. Observe and obey the warning labels attached to your vehicle
concerning propane, water, electricity and loading.
11. Extinguish all campfires before leaving your campsite.
Extended or Cold Weather Use
Your VENTURE recreational vehicle has been built for enjoyment in a
recreational manner. This recreational vehicle is not intended to be used
as full-time living quarters. Nor is this a four season unit. Using this unit
in freezing conditions is not recommended. However, if unit is used in
freezing weather, following are guidelines to follow. Any problems
resulting from freezing are not covered under warranty.
1. For winter use in freezing conditions, more protection may be
required. Use skirting and/or insulation below floor level to
provide additional protection.
2. Remember, water freezes at 32oFahrenheit whether fresh or
drainage. Proper care must be used to protect any system at 32o
Fahrenheit or lower. Local recreational vehicle dealers and
campground personnel may be able to advise you on needed
protection.
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must be adequate. Protect your propane regulator from freeze-
ups.
4. During cold weather you will experience more condensation
than normal. Using ventilation or a dehumidifier may be needed.
Condensation
Causes:
A. When cooking food or taking a shower, warm moist air circulates
throughout the coach attaching itself to cooler surfaces, forming
beads and running down the wall or window.
B. Normal breathing will emit approximately 1/2 pint of moisture
into the air, per person, per day. The more occupants the greater
quantity of condensation you may find.
Solutions:
1. When taking a shower, open bath roof vent approximately ½
inch allowing warm moist air to escape.
2. Use the power vent over range when cooking.
3. If condensation is found in cabinet or closets, open door slightly
to equalize temperature and provide ventilation.
4. Opening windows and roof vents, when possible, allowing warm
moist air to escape is the best way to reduce condensation.
5. Under extreme conditions, you may need to use a dehumidifier
to remove moist air conditions.
Uncontrolled condensation can cause dampness, mildew, etc., inside
your recreational vehicle. Be sure to make strong efforts to control
condensation.
Condensation is not a warranted issue.
Continuous living in your recreational vehicle could cause
accelerated wear to components above recreational use.