Chevrolet Roadtrek User Manual

210 Chevrolet Models Owner’s Manual

Including

Limited Warranty Information

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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WARNINGS AND C AUTIONS

This manual contains WARNINGS against operating

procedures which could result in an accident or bodily injury.

The manual also contains CAUTIONSagainst procedures

which could result in damage to your vehicle.

If you do not read the entire manual you may miss important

information.Observe all Warnings & Cautions.

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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WARNINGS:

SEAT BELTS:

Only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts are to be occupied 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:

The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Roadtrek in temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) to reduce the chance of damage from the cold. The operating temperature of the monitor is recommended between 50°F and 104°F (10°C and 40°C) with a humidity range of 10% to 80%,non condensing.

If your vehicle is equipped with an optional flat screen TV,the TV must be off and in the stored position during travel.

LPG:

L.P.G.tanks shall not be placed or stored inside your vehicle.L.P.G.tanks are equipped with safety devices which relieve excessive presser by discharging gas to the atmosphere.

To reduce the danger of fire or explosion do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle. Ensure you purchase L.P.G.From a reputable L.P.G.facility.Contaminated L.P.G.Is common cause of system failure.

Do not refuel the L.P.G.tank to more than 80% of its capacity. The L.P.G.tank valve must be closed and ALL PILOT LIGHTS,APPLIANCES,AND THEIR IGNITERS (see Operating

Instructions) SHALL BE TURNED OFF during refueling of motor fuel tank and/or the L.P.G.tank.Only qualified personnel should refuel your L.P.G.tank.

APPLIANCES:

It is not safe to use cooking appliances for space heating purposes due to the danger of asphyxiation. The L.P.G.Stove needs fresh air for its safe operation. Portable fuel burning equipment,including wood or charcoal grills and stoves,should not be used inside

your vehicle.Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause fire or asphyxiation.

L.P.G.LEAK DETECTOR:

Do not block air circulation in the area where the L.P.G.Leak Detector is located. Battery disconnect switch must be in the “ON”position for the L.P.G.detector to function.

CARBON MONOXIDE LEAK DETECTOR:

Do not block air circulation in the area where the carbon monoxide leak detector is located. Battery disconnect switch must be in the “ON”position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function.

WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

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110 VOLT ELECTRICAL SERVICING:

Prior to servicing the 110 volt Galley GFCI & Audio/Video cabinet interior receptacles,unplug the output lead from the power inverter.

EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS:

Ensure power cord and city water line are disconnected and in their stored positions before vehicle is put in motion.

CAUTIONS:

CLOVERLEAF DINING TABLE:

Cloverleaf dining table is heavy,lift while bending k nees.

EXTRA COUNTER SPACE:

Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to lowering the stove cover.

TV:

When the vehicle is in motion it is recommended that the T V be “OFF”and in the stored position.The thumb tab should be in place to secure the TV in the stored position.

The flat screen TV (option TF) should not be stored inside the Roadtrek in temperatures below -4°F (-20°C).The operating temperature of the monitor is recommended between 50°F & 104°F (10°C – 40°C) with a humidity range of 10%-80%,non condensing.

To remove the T/V,remove the four mounting bolts on the back of the T/V mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables,power supply cable and antenna cable.

AUXILIARY BATTERY:

Battery acid can burn skin and clothing.Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn when handling batteries.

REPLACING THE AUXILIARY BATTERY:

Ensure that the inverter is disconnected prior to disconnecting the auxiliary battery.

GENERATOR:

When launching a boat,using your Roadtrek,it is impor tant to k now that the generator must not be submerged in water.

WASTE WATER STORAGE AND DUMPING SYSTEM:

Ensure that both the black and gray water gate valves are closed (inward position) before using the waste water system. Under moderate subfreezing conditions,antifreeze is required in the exterior fresh water tank,black and gray waste water tanks.Antifreeze should be used at a 50% water and 50% antifreeze ratio.

THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE QUICK REFERENCE ARE AN OVERVIEW AND THERE ARE MORE NOTES AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THIS MANUAL.

CUSTOMER SERVICE PROCEDURES

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OBTAINING MOTORHOME SERVICE

The solution to all your Roadtrek concerns starts with your Roadtrek Dealer

Roadtrek Dealer

The dealership should always be given the

opportunity to resolve your concerns prior to

contacting Home & Park Motorhomes

oadtrek Dealer GM Dealer

Contact Service Writer

at Roadtrek Dealership

If situation is not resolved

If situation is

not resolved

Contact Service Manager

at Roadtrek Dealership

Contact Dealer Principal

at Roadtrek Dealership

Contact

Home & Park Motorhomes

Contact

Home & Park Motorhomes

Advise the Service Department

that you have a

Chevy Express Van

that requires service.

Note: Using the word “Motorhome”may cause

the dealer to shy away from service.

Most automotive dealers have the service

capabilities to handle the 1 ton van.

Contact Service Writer

Contact Service Manager

Contact Chassis

Customer Service Department

for assistance.

Customer Service will issue a file for your records.

Contact Dealer Principal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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A WORD TO ROADTREK OWNERS...

This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation,maintenance and warranties of your new Roadtrek Motorhome Van. Your vehicle has been designed,engineered and manufactured to provide you with the utmost in pleasure,dependability and quality.It is important that you read the contents of this manual,that of the Chevrolet chassis and those of other components,and follow the instructions and recommendations contained in each to help assure the most enjoyable and trouble free operation of your vehicle.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting a Roadtrek product and assure you of our continuing commitment to your recreational vehicle pleasure,safety and satisfac tion.

INTRODUCTION

This manual has been written to provide you with the information required to properly operate and maintain your new Roadtrek.After reading this manual,be sure to keep it in your vehicle as a reference.Your Roadtrek dealer will be glad to answer any further questions about the operation of your vehicle.

IMPORTANT

Every reasonable precaution has been undertaken in the preparation of this manual resulting in the utmost accuracy possible at the time of publication.However,due to the continuing improvement and refinement of our products and normal changes in information and procedures,Home & Park shall assume no responsibility whatsoever for errors or omissions in the manual’s contents.

Further,Home & Park shall not be held liable or assume any obligations or responsibilities whatsoever for any loss, damage or injury directly or indirectly caused by,arising or resulting from,or as a consequence of the use or nonuse of the information contained herein or the operation or non-operation of any items mentioned herein.And finally,Home & Park shall be indemnified and saved harmless from all losses,expenses,claims and demands whatsoever.

INTRODUCTION

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

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2005 STANDARD Roadtrek 210 models AND OPTIONAL on Chevrolet 3500 AUTOMOTIVE FEATURES Extended Van

Air bag - driver & passenger standard with passenger on/off switch Alternator 145 amp. Axle - rear - standard 4.10 ratio (w/locking diff.,trans.cooler) Battery 600 amp. Brakes - anti lock four wheel disc Cooling - transmission oil standard - internal Defroster - rear window standard Door locks power - all doors Doors & exits wide side & 50/50 rear Engine - standard 6.0 L SFI gas V8 Fuel capacity 117 L/31 US gal. Ground effects package optional Mirror - interior compass & exterior temperature Mirrors - exterior power - 7 1/2" x 8" Power - standard 223 kW/300 HP Receiver - Class IV frame mounted standard Running boards aerodynamic with storage Seats - Captain’s swiveling,reclining,power lumbar

supports & dual armrests Seats - leather optional - Captain’s & lounge seats Sound system premium AM/FM & CD Tire storage - spare rear storage area or optional

Continental kit Tires LT245/75R16E black wall Torque - standard engine 490 N-m/360 ft. lbs. Towing - GCWR * - standard 7258 Kg/16000 lbs. * Towing - tow weight ** - standard 3450 Kg/7600 lbs. ** Towing - tongue weight *** 454 Kg/1000 lbs. *** Wheels - standard steel - 16" - with trim Wheels - optional aluminum - 16" - with steel spare Window operation power - front doors only Window tint tinted - all Wiring harness for towing - 4 way standard Wiring harness for towing - 7 way optional (in addition to 4 way)

* Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) includes total weight of vehicle,equipment,fuel,water,LP gas,cargo,driver and passengers. ** Maximum towable weight with driver and minimal fuel only.This weight reduced by weight of optional equipment,fuel,water,LP gas,cargo and/or passengers. *** A weight distributing hitch is required for tongue weights over 200 Kg/400 lbs.

2005 EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Length 6680 mm/21' 11" * Height - overall 2590 mm/8' 6" Width - overall (w/o mirrors) 2240 mm/7' 4" Wheel base 3940 mm/155" Unloaded vehicle weight ** (no opt.) 3750 Kg/8200 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating 4355 Kg/9600 lbs.

* Add 250 mm/10”if equipped with optional Continental spare tire kit. ** Includes weight of base vehicle and fuel only.Does not include weight of optional equipment,water,LP gas,cargo and/or passengers.

2005 INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

Standing height 1880 mm/74" Queen bed length 2030 mm/80" Queen bed width 1520 mm/60" Single bed length - front 1660 mm/65" right Single bed width - front 560 mm/22" (maximum) King bed length 1930 mm/76" (maximum) King bed width 2030 mm/80" (maximum) Twin bed length - rear 1930 mm/76" left, 1830 mm/72" right Twin bed width - rear 760 mm/30" Water tank - fresh 10 US gal interior/20 US gal exterior Water tank - grey 85 L/23 US gal. Water tank - black 40 L/10 US gal.

2005 STANDARD Roadtrek 210 models MOTORHOME on Chevrolet 3500 FEATURES Extended Van

Air conditioner 110V recessed,12000 BTU Aisle 32"/810 mm wide Battery - auxiliary - 12V lead acid deep cycle ,95 amp-hrs. Battery storage - auxiliary slide-out tray below floor Beds - dual density foam 130 mm/5" Cabinet - audio/video & storage standard Carpet 40 oz.100% D upont nylon Connection - auxiliary LPG for BBQ w/quick disconnec t Connection - external - 110V standard w/detachable power cord Connection - external - TV cable standard Connection - external - water standard with quick disconnect Counter top molded fiberglass w/solid surface Detectors smoke,LP gas & CO Faucet - galley single lever Floor - lowered 2025 mm x 890 mm x 50 mm

80" x 35" x 2",no step over frame Furnace - ‘Suburban’ LP gas automatic,16000 BTU Generator ready package for ‘Onan’ Heat pump (A/C & heater) ‘Dometic’ with duc ts to rear bed Microwave oven - 110V toast & bake, 28L/1.0 cu.f t.,1800 W Monitor panel water & LP gas levels,battery

charge & battery disconnect Distribution panel 110/12V electronic with all 12V

outputs filtered,45 amp. Power inverter with charger 12/110V,600 W Privacy area with trifold doors, patented Range hood - 12V with exhaust fan & light Refrigerator - ‘Dometic’ 12V/110V/LP gas,4.0 cu.ft. Roof vent - ‘FanTastic’ - 12V low profile power w/thermostat Sewage disposal system 12V macerator sewage pump Shower stand-up in aisle Sink molded into counter w/flush cover Storage area across the rear with trunk Storage compartments - exterior 3 drawers below floor Storage capacity - standard 68 cu.ft.,86 w/options Stove - two burner LP gas recessed w/flush cover Table - dining - cloverleaf 32" x 32" open,20" x 20" closed Tank - LP gas 38 L/10 US gal./45 lbs. Toilet - ‘Thetford’ marine with foot pedal flush TV antenna - ‘Hide-A-Tenna’ built-in Water fill - fresh - location front & rear door posts to reduce

clutter & prevent tampering w/supply Water heater - ‘Suburban’ 110V/LP gas with bypass,

23L/6 US gal.,12000 BTU Water system - on demand 12V with ‘Shurflo’water pump Water tank capacities (see Interior Dimensions) Windows frameless awning type Windows - roof 3 frameless with removable shades

2005 MOTORHOME OPTIONS

Armoire - with removable & optional,permanently replaces adjustable shelves & drawers right lounge seat Awning - box optional,3500 mm/11'6" Battery - second auxiliary optional,t wo lead acid deep cycle

6V, 220 total amp-hrs.(repl. 12V) DVD player optional,with remote Generator - ‘Onan MicroLite’ optional, remote-start,2.8 kW Lounge - L-shaped at rear optional Satellite receiver optional Screen package optional for side van door windows

and side & rear door openings Seat belts for 2 in rear optional TV - flat screen optional,15" (600 W inverter std.) Video cassette recorder optional

APPLIANCE LOG

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APPLIANCE & ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER’S LOG

Appliance Manufacturer Model

Awning Fiamma F45 Battery - Auxiliary Trojan 27TM Battery - Auxiliary -Optional Dual Trojan T-605 Battery Isolator Hehr-Powerline 33-22 CO Detector MTI Industries 60-541 Coffee Maker Black & Decker ODC425 Distribution Panel Progressive Dynamics PD50K3Q2GP DVD Player Diamond Vision DVDV805-05 Fire Extinguisher Company Kidde Elite 10 Furnace Suburban NT 16SE Generator Onan Microlite Heat Pump Dometic 41001.61 Inverter Tripp-Lite RV612ULH LP Gas Detector Electro Systems GS/3 LP Gas Tank Manchester 68001 Macerator Pump Shur-Flo 3200-200 Microwave oven Dometic CDMW07W Monitor Panel Kib K46RT Power Roof Vent Fantastic 4000BT Range Hood Elmec 04032001 Refrigerator Dometic RM2454L Refrigerator Dometic if so equipped RM2333R Running Board Lock Briggs & Stratton 702852 AB1 Smoke Detector Fire Sentry 0914CA Stove Elmel SD2 Proprietar y Toilet Thetford Aqua Magic IV Lo Transfer Switch Progressive Dynamics PD5110610 TV Samsung (Flat Screen) 510MP Water Heater Suburban SW6DE Water Pump Shurflo 2088-403-144

Appliance manufacturers and model numbers subject to change without notice

CONTACT INFORMATION

MANUFACTURER CONTACT INFORMATION:

Component Manufacturer Location Phone Number

Awning Fiamma Orlando,FL 407-672-0091 Detector-carbon monoxide MTI Industries Wauconda,IL 800-383-0269,847-487-4940 Detector - LP gas MTI Industries Wauconda,IL 800-383-0269,487-487-4940 DVD Player AV S Technologies Mississuga,ON 800-303-0287 Flat LCD T.V. Aralex Acoustics Ltd Coquitlam BC 306-221-7610 Furnace (U.S.) Suburban Mfg. Elkhart,IN 423-775-2131 Furnace (Canada) Suburban c/o GL Products Oakville,ON 905-845-7558 Generator (U.S.) Onan Corporation Minneapolis,MN 800-888-6626 Generator (Canada) Onan Corporation Oakville,ON 905-795-0050 Heat Pump Dometic Elk ar t,IN 800-544-4881 Inverter/Charger Tripp-Lite Chicago,IL 773-869-1234 LPGas Tank Manchester 1-800-640-6327 Microwave (U.S.) Dometic Corporation Elkhart,IN 800-544-4881,219-463-4858 Microwave (Canada) Dometic Distribution Cambridge,ON 519-653-4390 Oven-Microwave (210) Camco Inc. Hamilton 800-361-3400 Refrigerator (U.S.) Dometic Corporation Elkhart,IN 800-544-4881,219-463-4858 Refrigerator (Canada) Dometic Distribution Cambridge,ON 519-653-4390 Roof Vent - Power FanTastic Vent Capac,MI 810-724-3818 Satellite MotoSat Salt Lak e City,UT 800-247-7486 Screens (for van doors) Bug Barrier Medina,OH 800-548-0214,216-723-2551 Toilet (U.S.) Thetford Corporation Ann Arbor,MI 800-521-3032 Toilet (Canada) Thetford Sanitation Mississauga,ON 905-671-0255 Water Heater (U.S.) Suburban Mfg. Elkhart,IN 423-775-2131 Water Heater (Canada) Suburban c/o GL Products Oakville,ON 905-845-7558 Water Pump (U.S.) Shur flo Santa Ana,CA 800-854-3218 Water Pump (Canada) Shur flo B elmont,ON 519-727-6752 Wheels - Aluminum(SE) Prime Wheel Gardena,CA 310-516-9126 Wheels - Aluminum American Racing M ississauga,ON 800-959-1969

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CAPTAIN’S SEATS:

To recline,pull up the recline control lever below the inboard armrest and lean back.

To slide,pull up on the slide bar located on the front of the seat and slide the seat either forward or back,(see Picture B-P1a).

To swivel the seats from a forward facing position to a rearward facing position pull the swivel lever up,(see Picture B-P1).

Important Note:Before swiveling the seat,you must be aware of the following:

1. Ensure that the back of the seat is reclined forward, as far as the recline control allows.

2. Slide the seat forward but not so far as to lose clearance of the engine cover.Pull up on slide bar, (see Picture B-P1A).

3. Put the tilt steering wheel in the most downward position.

4. The swivel lever is located on the door side of the seat and locks the seat in a forward facing position. To release pull the swivel lever up and the seat freely swivels,(see location on Picture B-P1).

5. Swivel the seat to the desired position, (see Picture B-P2).

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Picture B-P1A:View of the front of the Captain’s seat,

showing the location of the slide bar.

Picture B-P2: Captain seats swiveled towards the rear of the Motorhome.

SEAT BELT USAGE:

Only forward facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts are to be occupied 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.

Swivel Lever

Slide Bar

Picture B-P1:View of front captain’s seat showing the location of the swivel lever.

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FRONT LOUNGE SEATS:

To convert the lounge seat into a single bed:

1. Swivel the passenger captain’s seat 90 degrees clockwise so that the backrest is toward the center aisle.Be sure all armrests are in an upright position, (see Picture B-P15).

2. Slide out the drawer under the passenger lounge seat and fully extend the drawer forward until it touches the raised platform,(see Picture B-P15).Raise the support block located at the front of the drawer, (see Picture B-P16).

3. Lift the lounge seat back rest cushion upward.Remove from its metal support and place it flat on top of the drawer,with the tapered end forward, (see Picture B-P17).

To convert back to a lounge seat,per form these steps in reverse order.

The lounge and optional 2 rear passenger seats are designed to carry passengers while your vehicle is in motion and are equipped with seat belts installed for their protection.All passengers must be seated in the front captain’s seats,lounge seats and optional 2 rear passenger seats,facing forward with seat belts fastened while vehicle is in motion.All other seats are not to be occupied while vehicle is in motion.The lap belts must be worn across the hips and not across the abdomen.Passengers must sit well back in the seat and in an upright position.

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Picture B-P16:Raised support.

Picture B-P15:Extended drawer.

Picture B-P14:Swiveled front captain seat.

Picture B-P17:Front lounge bed.

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Picture B-P29:Exter ior fresh water tank drain valve.

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EXTERIOR ACCESS DOORS: DRIVER SIDE ACCESS DOORS:

Behind the lockable middle access door,(see Pictures B-P27, 28 and 29) the following are found:

1. Sewage hose.

2. Grey water gate valve handle.

3. Black water gate valve handle.

4. Storage compartment.

5. Exterior fresh water drain valve.

Behind the driver side lockable rear access door,(see Pic ture B-P30) the following are found:

1. City water connection,(integrated at the side behind the rear access door).

2. City water by-pass valve.

3. Exterior shower faucet's.

4. Cable TV connection.

5. External 110V power connection.

Warning:Before driving ensure the shore power cord and city water line are disconnected.

Picture B-P30:Exter nal connections.

Picture B-P27:Black water,grey water valves and

sewage hose locations.

Picture B-P28:Front access door showing storage.

Cable TV Hookup

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