Does the Roadtrek Zion have a generator?
The Underhood Generator can bring a single EcoTrek battery to full charge in as little as a half-hour of highway driving. An example: EcoTrek battery is down 1600 watt-hours at 20% charge.
What is shore power camper?
Shore power is just the fancy term used to describe plugging your campers electrical system into a 110v plug to either recharge the batteries, or to even power the camper electrical system directly.
What is shore power hook up?
RV shore power, often referred to as a campervan hookup, is when you plug your RV or campervan into the AC electrical grid or mains supply. It’s called shore power as it’s commonly used for ships and boats when they need a power supply or to recharge their batteries in a marina or harbour.
How many amps do I need for shore power?
Shore power is typically 120 volts. In the US, 30 amp provides 3.6 kilowatts of energy for vessels under 60-feet long. The need for more energy for larger vessels led to the wide availability of 50 amp-shore power in the US and Caribbean.
Where is the electrical outlet on a Roadtrek?
The tanks are shielded from the hot exhaust (the large silver pipe at the top of the tank photos), and you can see the back of the outside electrical outlet peeking out in lower right just ahead of the dual rear wheels.
When to use the inverter on a Roadtrek?
Only turn on your inverter/charger when you want to charge your batteries when plugged in or when you need to use an appliance that plugs into a wall outlet, such as a microwave, hair dryer or blender. At all other times keep the inverter off as it also consumes power when on. Only use the switch on the inverter for diagnostic purposes.
Where is the gray water tank on a Roadtrek?
The black water tank is directly below the toilet (gravity is your friend). The gray water tank is behind the black tank and in front of the passenger side rear wheels. The gray water tank is larger (approximately twice the size of the black water tank), and is supported by elaborate bracing, since it weighs over 150 pounds when full.
How do you start a Roadtrek Ecotrek engine?
Start the engine. Turn on the EcoTrek Power Batteries. Allow about 30 seconds for the batteries to start. If necessary, press and hold the Reset button on top of the panel. Once the batteries are on, plug into shore power if desired (to perform this, the inverter must be on) and turn off the engine. When not in use, turn the Power Batteries off.
