Manual Welcome to Road Bear RV
Table of contents 1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.2.1. 1.2.2. 1.2.3. 1.2.4. 1.2.5. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.6. 1.7. 1.8. 1.9. 1.10. 1.11. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.6.1. 3.6.2. 3.6.3. 3.6.4. 3.6.5. 3.6.6. 3.6.7. 3.6.8. 3.7. 3.7.1. 3.7.2. 3.7.3. 3.7.4. 3.7.5. 3.7.6. 3.7.7. 3.8.
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1. General information Introduction Thank you for choosing Road Bear RV - the company with the newest rental fleet in the United States. Are you ready to take off with your motor home to explore North America? If your personal walk-through was overwhelming or just too much information, please take a few minutes and read this manual carefully. Familiarize yourself with the vehicle. This will assure that you get the full use of your motor home.
1.1. Location information STATION ADDRESS LISTING 2007-2008 International customers should call the rental station immediately upon arrival but no later than between 8 am and 10 am of the departure day to schedule the pick up. Pick up shuttle transfer time is between 12 - 1 pm. Motor home pick up time is between 1 - 4.30 pm. Motor home drop-off time is between 8 am - 11am. The shuttle leaves at 11 am to airport or airport hotel. There are no more shuttle transfers after 11 am.
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1.3. Safety The following information is provided to make you are aware of the basic requirements to operate your motor home safely. Please read before you take off and enjoy your trip. - The motor home is substantially wider, longer, higher and heavier than a car. These differences do call for special driving procedures. - Always utilize factory installed seat belts while vehicle is in motion. - Do not occupy any seats, beds or overhead bunks (cab over) without any seat belts while vehicle is in motion.
1.4. Accident The registration- / insurance papers and an accident report are located in the pouch of the sun visor. - Please call the police in case of an accident (for emergencies dial 911) and have them take a report. Request the officer’s name, ID-, case number and the phone number of the office. The accident report form in the rental vehicle must be completed by the renter and documented with pictures of the scene if possible. Road Bear RV must be contacted as soon as possible but max.
How to drop-off the unit: - Gasoline tank full - L.P. Gas tank full - Waste water tanks empty - All kitchen equipment must be cleaned - Unit clean inside (including refrigerator, microwave, shower and toilet) Minimum charges: Late charges/surcharges US$ 30/hour or US$ 300/day plus daily rate Gasoline US$ 20 L.P. Gas US$ 15 Dumping US$ 50-$75 Cleaning Fee US$ 50 Smoking & pets US$ 250 Please make sure no belongings have been left in the motor home. Road Bear RV is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
1.11. Specifications Model Seat belts Sleeps up to Engine Transmission AM / FM / CD Player Dash AC 3 burner stove Microwave Oven or Convection Oven Fridge / Freezer Furnace Roof A/C Shower inside Shower outside Flush toilet Generator Awning Backup camera TV / DVD Slide-out Hitch Exterior width w/o mirror Exterior height incl.
2. Campgrounds There are many different places to camp overnight: - National Parks - State Parks - U. S. National Forest Campgrounds - KOA Campgrounds - Private Campgrounds - or even in front of a Wal-Mart Store For safety reasons Road Bear RV does not recommend “roadside” camping! The National or State Parks and the Forest Campgrounds usually offer the most beautiful and spacious camp- sites. There is often a wooden table and a fire ring on each site. They also offer hiking trails.
KOA Campgrounds Refer to the KOA campground directory in your motor home. Do not forget your 10% value card! Private Campgrounds Refer to the Woodall’s campground directory or RV magazines located in your vehicle 2.1. Arriving at the campsite 1. Park your motor home on a level spot if possible. Otherwise use the leveling blocks or levelers to level the vehicle. 2. Check for clearance before extending the slide out and the TV antenna. 3. Hook up the 110V electrical cable, water - and sewer hose. 4.
3. The cabin 3.1. Ford cabin (chassis) 1 Light control / dimmer for instrument panel (cluster) Courtesy lamp → rotate knob fully counter-clockwise 2 Turn signal / Wiper/Washer Control 3 Gearshift (press brake to shift) Tow/Haul—default “off” = overdrive Tow/Haul on → use this position to descent moderate grades for safety and for towing.
TOW/HAUL mode only to use when pulling a trailer! 1 All lights are “OFF” 2 Daytime running lamps. Automatic activation as soon gear shifter is moved out of park position. 3 Parking lights 4 Headlamps (low-beam). To activate high-beam by pulling the turn signal lever towards you. 5 To adjust brightness of instrument panel (cluster) push knob to extend it.
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3.6. Electrical System The motor home has 2 different electrical systems: 12 Volt DC (auxiliary batteries) and 110 Volt AC (on board generator or external power source). 12V system: Most electrical devices in the motor home run on 12 volt DC current: lights, fans, water pump, monitor panel, LP Gas detector, furnace, slide out (if equipped) and electric controls for the water heater, roof A/C and refrigerator. The engine battery is charged by the alternator while the engine is running.
reset the GFI by pushing the RESET button back in. It will only work if you have 110V supply otherwise it will not let you do it. How to reset a 110V circuit breaker: (sample with 20A A/C breaker) breaker is on “ON” breaker tripped flip breaker to “OFF” position before back to “ON”! 3.6.1.
3.6.2. Generator All motor homes have an on board generator. It’s used to get 110V power if you do not have any other electricity source. It’s located in an outside compartment. The generator runs on gasoline of the main fuel tank. The fuel tank must be at least ¼ full in order for the generator to operate. Please make sure before starting the generator that all electrical appliances (especially the roof A/C) are turned off.
3.6.3. Roof Air Conditioner The roof air conditioner only works with 110V electricity hooked up or if the generator is running. Motor home: Ducted Roof A/C with thermostat on the wall. - Set the system switch (1) to COOL. - Set the fan switch (2) to AUTO (recommended) (fan operates cyclically) or ON (fan operates continuously). - Set the thermostat switch (3) to the desired temperature. Note: current inside temperature is shown on display, if equipped. 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 3 3.6.4.
3.6.6. TV / DVD player TV and a DVD player require either 12V or 110V electrical power. DVD players are region coded and only play movies distributed in North America. Antenna reception: In order to have reception, the antenna amplifier needs to be “ON” and the antenna crank up (2) Amplifier “ON/OFF” button Then pull down the plastic ring and rotate the antenna until you get best reception.
3.7. L.P. Gas System All motor homes are equipped with a propane gas system that provides LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas / Propane) to the refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, furnace and water heater. The propane tank is located outside the motor home in one of the compartments. The main valve located at the propane tank needs to be in the open position to operate the gas appliances. 3.7.1. L.P. Gas Detector The detector is located just above the floor of the motor home.
In case the check light (3) is on, turn off the refrigerator (button 4), wait for 30 seconds and then turn it on again. Climate Control Switch, located on inside top (freezer section) must be on “OFF” position at all times. 3.7.4. Refrigerator – Norcold Leave the refrigerator on “AUTO” position. Adjust temperature if necessary In case the GAS light is flashing, turn the refrigerator off, wait for 30 seconds and then turn it back on. 3.7.5.
3.7.6. Furnace All motor homes have a furnace or heater. You can operate and control the furnace with the thermostat. The furnace should not be used while driving. The blower fan of the furnace will drain the auxiliary batteries. The furnace runs on L.P. Gas and the fan of the furnace works off the house battery. The heater has a built in time delay. 1) Set the system switch (1) to FURNACE/HEAT. 2) Set the fan switch (2) to AUTO. 3) Set the thermostat switch (3) to the desired temperature.
3.8. Plumbing System 3.8.1. Fresh water During “dry camping” or on the road fresh water is available out of the onboard water tank. Water is transported to the faucets by means of the water pump. The “ON/OFF” switch is located at the monitor panel (some models have additional external switches in bathroom and/or outside. The motor home has 2 fresh water sources: - fresh water tank > on board (48-74 gal.
3.8.2. Waste water The motor home has two separate waste water or holding tanks: - “grey water” – kitchen and bathroom sinks and shower - “black water” - toilet The holding tank drain valves are mostly on the left side of the vehicle. First you need to attach the sewer hose (located in one of the outside storage compartments) via the bayonet coupling to the outlet after removing the sewer outlet cap by a quarter turn.
3.8.3. Toilet All motor homes are equipped with a flush toilet. Flushing the toilet requires water pressure from the internal water pump or city water connection. You need either the water pump to be turned on or city water hooked up. Flushing the toilet is done either by pulling the lever on the side of the stool or with the foot pedal. Always use plenty of water to flush. Use 1 ply toilet paper only and never throw foreign objects including Kleenex, paper towels and feminine hygiene products etc.
3.9. Slide-Out room The slide out (if equipped) is a great feature that allows you to greatly expand your living space while parked. Please follow these steps before operating the slide-out to assure proper function: 1. Make sure the motor home is level. Two levelers are stored in one of the outside compartments to simplify the task. 2. The park brake should be engaged prior to “park”. 3. Make sure the transmission is in the “P” park-position. 4. Turn the engine off and remove ignition key from the lock.
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Enjoy the shade! ATTENTION: - when it is windy retract or roll-up the awning - NEVER use awning during rain or gusty wind - NEVER leave awning unattended 7 loosen lock nut push spreaders all the way back to the motor home pull 9 8 grasp the pull strap, pull toward you, and flip the locking lever up to the ROLL UP / LOCK position lock let awning roll back and slide the pull strap to the center 10 tighten lock nut slightly Do not release the awning pull strap, it is under tension and could snap ba
4. Troubleshooting 4.1.
MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven will not operate No power to microwave oven Door open or closed incorrect ELECTRICAL 12V POWER No power at all Reading low on the monitor panel “Rotten egg” smell LIGHTS Lights are off Lights dim or half bright Check battery 12V power Auxiliary battery is low The auxiliary battery is emitting sulfur fumes due to a possible short, or overcharging Check battery 12V power Low battery CO DETECTOR (CARBON MONOXIDE) CO detector alarm going off CO in coach CO detector “chirping”
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5. Disclaimer This document is the property of Road Bear RV and is for informational purposes only. Road Bear RV reserves the right to change the document at any time without prior notice. Road Bear RV does not assume any liability for the accuracy of any instructions or specifications contained herein. The document is not intended to describe the specific function of any appliance or item within a particular motor home.
