Motorhome Systems

Question 1

Liguid Propane Gas System - Appliances

Answer 1

Fridge, Cooktop, Water heater, Furnace

Question 2

Liguid Propane Gas System - Storage Tank

Answer 2

The storage tank is located under the chassis between the hitch rails. Access to the LP tank and regulator is found under the vehicle

Question 3

Liguid Propane Gas System - Regulator

Answer 3

In the event the regulator must be replaced, install the new regulator with the diaphram vent facing downward. This is essential. (Note: the regulator could operate 10 years without a problem.)

Question 4

Liguid Propane Gas System - Propane Fill

Answer 4

Propane fill, breather valve, and BBQ quick connect are located on the passenger side rear, exterior corner of the campervan.

Question 5

Liguid Propane Gas System - Breather Valve

Answer 5

Must be open to fill the propane tank.

Question 6

Liguid Propane Gas System - Full Indicator

Answer 6

When the touch screen control panel says 100% full, then the propane tank is 80% full.

Question 7

When the touch screen control panel says 100% full, then the propane tank is 80% full.

Answer 7

Extinguish all flames, do not touch electrical switches, shut off the gas at the utiilty center, open all doors and windows, leave until the odor clears, have the gas system checked before using.

Question 8

Warning - LP gas containers

Answer 8

Do not bring LP gas container and other flammable liquids into the campervan

Question 9

Warning - heating

Answer 9

Do not use cooking appliances to heat the campervan

Question 10

Warning - fuel burning equipment

Answer 10

Do not use fuel burning equipment in the campervan, may cause fire or asphyxiation

Question 11

Warning - cooktop

Answer 11

Do not lay the cooktop cover down when the burners are hot.

Question 12

LP Fill Valve & LP Bleeder Valve

Answer 12

Do not fill LP container more than 80%. Overfilling can result in uncontrolled gas flow, which can cause fire or explosion. When filling, liquid will appear from the breather valve at 80%.

Question 13

BBQ Quick Connect

Answer 13

The BBQ quick connect works with the standard, full-flow male connect fitting. You will need BBQ that is set up for a low pressure LP source

Question 14

LP Tank Gauge

Answer 14

The gauge is located on the tank and has an electronic unit that sends a signal to the touch screen conrol panel.

Question 15

How to use the LP appliances

Answer 15

Turn ON 12 volt battery disconnect switch. Turn ON the LP electric valve in the utility center, located on the driver’s side of the campervan

Question 16

Cooktop - use

Answer 16

Lift the glass cover. Select a burner. Turn the burner knob to the ignite position. Wait a few seconds. Depress ignition spark knob several times until burner ignites. Turn knob to adjust flame. Let cool befoe lower glass cover on cooktop.

Question 17

Furnace - description

Answer 17

16,000 BTU Atwood LP Auto Ignition Furnace. It is located on the floor near the refrigerator. The thermostat conrol is located on the touch screen panel

Question 18

Furnace - operation

Answer 18

Steps: 1) Ensure the propane is ON, 2) Ensure the 12 volt power supply is ON, 3) touch FURN button on touch screen panel and set desired temperature 4) the furnace fan will come on and the furnace will ignite.

Question 19

Furnace - fan

Answer 19

The AC fan may come on when the furnace engages. Set the thermostat in FAN MODE to AUTOMATIC to prevent this from happening.

Question 20

Refrigerator - description

Answer 20

Dometic three way fridge/freezer runs off LP gas, AC, and DC. 5 cubic feet

Question 21

Refrigerator - operation

Answer 21

Set the power source, the desired level of coolness, best to operate on level ground.

Question 22

Water Hearter - description

Answer 22

The Truma AquaGo Comfort Plus is located under the refrigerator. Has a 1/2 gallon tank and recirculation system

Question 23

Water Heater - operation

Answer 23

Turn ON 12 volt battery disconnect switch. Turn ON the LP electric valve in the utility center. Turn on the water heater switch to ECO mode or COMFORT mode.

Question 24

Water Heater - ECO mode

Answer 24

Running in energy saving mode, Delivers 120 degree hot water, maintains system at minimum of 49 degrees

Question 25

Water Heater - COMFORT mode

Answer 25

Delivers 120 degree hot water, maintains system at minimum of 102 degrees, more hot water.

Question 26

Water Heater - ANTIFREEZE mode

Answer 26

Requires a special accessory

Question 27

Water Heater - DECALCIFICATION mode

Answer 27

After 1,585 gallon the yellow LED light will flash briefly every 7 seconds to let you know that decalcification is necessary.

Question 28

Water Heater - Summer and Winter Modes

Answer 28

See manual to change bypass valves for summer and winter modes.

Question 29

Fresh Water System - description

Answer 29

A 12-volt self-priming pump draws pressurized water from the freshwater tank to all cold faucets and to the hot water heater.

Question 30

Fresh Water System - pressure

Answer 30

A pressure switch in the pump maintains a postive line pressure of 20 to 30 psi.

Question 31

Fresh Water Fill and Drain

Answer 31

To fill the fresh water tank, use the gravity fill located on the passenger side. Turn on the water to medium flow. Use a hose designed for freshwater. Check the control panel readout to see how full the tank is. There is valve on the fresh water tank that allows it to be drained.

Question 32

Fresh Water Systems Drains

Answer 32

Located under the sliding door toward the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle is also equiped with low point drain valves. Make sure that all water taps and the toilet valve are in open positions.

Question 33

Waste System - black water tank

Answer 33

Holds 12 US gallons, toilet water

Question 34

Waste System - gray water tank

Answer 34

Holds 20 US gallons, sinks and shower