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Camping & Living Systems 03/24/07

Chapter 10 page 1 Blue-Bird

VAGABOND’S HANDBOOK

CHAPTER 10

CAMPING & LIVING This chapter describes the exterior and interior equipment of the coach, which is used for

camping, living, cooking, cleaning and Entertaining. AWNINGS The coach has an awning on the curbside, which makes a nice shaded area patio. Before setting up the awning, make sure that there are no trees/ bushes etc are in the way. Be sure that the Entrance door is closed before unwinding the Awning. Set up awning by these steps:

CAUTION

The patio awning is equipped with a manual lock at both ends of the awning. Before driving your coach, verify that both front and rear locks are properly engaged. Failure to

lock both ends may allow the awning to unroll while in transit. Each window is also equipped with an individual awning on both sides of the coach.

Unlock Z-Locks with the pulling

Rod

Insert pulling rod into loop at center of awning and unroll gently

Take Rafter Arm off its springloaded position, move

it upwards and..

..insert it into the slot on the rafter keylock

Pull Snap Stud and push Main Arm Bar out to desired length. (Front needs 2 clicks, rear needs one in order to open Main Door easily.

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APPLIANCES

INSTANT HOT Provides an additional hot water source at the kitchen sink. Switch is located in the kitchen base cabinet. Operates from generator or shoreline at 110 VAC. The Maintenance Manual has more descriptions on this feature. ICE MAKER The ice-maker, located in the kitchen base cabinet, is designed to provide a continuous automatic supply of ice cubes. It will operate unattended providing the water supply line is open and AC power is applied to the unit. This may be supplied from shoreline, generator, or inverter. (Due to its inverter draw feature, the ice maker is currently disconnected in order to save more battery current.) Refer to the manual in your owner’s kit for additional instructions. FOOD CENTER A variable-speed motor driven unit, recessed in the kitchen countertop that may be used with blending attachments for a large variety of food preparation tasks. The food center is designed for AC operation and is operable only when the generator is on or when coach is connected to shoreline. REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER The Refrigerator is a DOMETIC RM 2820 Ser. No: 11706144 Service call: 1-800-544-4881

This Unit operates from the LP gas supply and 120 VAC when plugged into a 110VAC supply. Changeover is automatic depending on available power supply. LP gas has the lowest priority To ensure that your refrigerator will provide trouble-free operation, the following routine maintenance procedures should be performed at least once each year. 1. Inspect all gas connections for leakage, using a solution of soapy water. Do not use products that contain ammonia or chlorine. Tighten, as necessary 2. See owner’s installation and operating instruction manual in the Maintenance Manual for periodic maintenance requirements and operating instructions. When the coach is parked, it must be leveled to assure the refrigerator will perform properly. Place a bubble level (furnished with unit) on the freezer shelf. When the vehicle is moving the continuous rolling and pitching movement will not affect the refrigerator as long as the movement passes either side of level; but when the coach is parked, the refrigerator must be level (within 6 degrees). COOKTOP (RANGE) The gas supply for the Cook Top burners is provided from the LPG tank. The cooktop is equipped with a 120 volt electric Igniter. Refer to the maintenance manual for detailed operating instructions.





MICRO/CONVECTION OVEN The microwave/convection oven provides programmed microwave cooking, convection operation for crisp, even browning, or a combination of both. (See the separate manuals located in the compartment above the Co-pilots head for detailed operation and caution notes.) Operates from shoreline or generator.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CARE CORIAN TOPS Even stubborn stains, such as grape or beet juices, wipe off with a damp cloth and household cleanser. Because CORIAN is solid all the way through, it cannot be harmed by abrasive cleansers and normal house-hold cleaners. CORIAN is strong and tough, but slicing on it with knives can cause scratches. Use a cuffing board. While CORIAN does provide an extra measure of protection (better than ordinary counter tops), it is not recommended as a hot pad. Do not place hot pots and pans directly on your CORIAN counter top. Since it’s a solid material with color and pattern all the way through, unusual damage such as cigarette burns, scratches, or other surface abuse can usually be removed using ordinary household cleansers or fine sandpaper. lf the stain persists, or if the scratch is particularly deep, first use a medium sandpaper (120 or 240 grit) then fine sandpaper (320 or 400 grit) followed by circular motion buffing with a scotch Brite pad to match the gloss of adjacent surfaces. Household cleanser, steel wool or Du Pont No. 7 polishing compound can also be used if higher gloss levels are needed.

CAUTION

Certain chemicals found in the home - such as paint removers, paint brush cleaners, acid drain cleaners and certain brands of nail polish and polish removers can harm CORIAN if left in contact even for short periods of time. These materials should be wiped away promptly and flushed with water. Depending on time of exposure, surface damage caused by these materials can sometimes extend too deeply for practical repairs. INTERIOR CARE The interior can be kept in good condition with the use of approved cleaning agents for wall coverings and ceilings, plastic fixtures, stainless steel, Formica and so on. Never use abrasive cleaning agents on interior of refrigerators, or on the lavatory, tub/shower, or toilet, as they can cause permanent scratches. Be sure that the cleaning agent will not damage the material. Note that some plastics are incompatible with certain cleaners. Read the directions on the container before using. For the most part, the cleaners and polishes that would normally be used in your home are equally well-suited for use in your motor home. Exterior paint finish life can be extended by periodic cleaning and waxing. This will preserve the paint and allow easier removal of dirt and road tars. Use touch-up paint for small areas to keep the coach finish in like new condition.





Frequent washing of the coach is necessary to prevent corrosion in areas where heavy salt sprays are evident. A clear acrylic spray may be used, with care, to control corrosive effects of salt spray on metal surfaces.

CAUTION

Some car/truck wash facilities may use strong detergents or other chemicals that could cause permanent staining or streaking of exterior paint and aluminum trim. A strong alkaline solution, while useful for dissolving dirt, is a suspected harmful ingredient. Before enlisting any commercial wash service or facility, you should determine that cleaning agents used will not damage the finish of your coach.

CAUTION

Avoid spraying water through the refrigerator vent door. Refrigerator PC control boards are not completely sealed and are vulnerable to an inadvertent dousing.

MUSICAL HORN CONTROLS. REMOTE With this option, a remote horn panel is located on the Lower Dash Panel. (See Musical Horn for operating instructions in Chapter 4- Normal Operation.)

TELEVISION SYSTEM A Satellite TV System is installed, replacing the old 2 TV system with the A-B selector switch. The new system allows each TV to view anyone of the 4 different sources. These sources consists of:

1. Regular Roof Antenna 2. Cable 3. VCR 4. Satellite Dish

A Selector switch box in the upper right hand Overhead Compartment allows viewing any source on either Front or rear TV independently of the other. The complete operation is described in the Satellite System book.

OPERATION OF TV SYSTEM See the Satellite Manual for detailed operation of the system

The TV System Operator Panel is in the right upper O’Head compartment. The center located switch selector box enables either TV or VCR to receive one of 4 different video sources. (5th one is in a planning stage) 1. Roof Antenna 2. Cable TV if Campground is equipped with cable hook-up 3. TV watching from a VCR tape 4. Satellite Dish, Direct TV 5. Later a DVD might get hooked up.





If the coach is parked under a tree, the separate dish can be set up manually and used for reception instead. (Equipment is in Belly Cargo compartment.)

Normal set-up is upper and lower A-B switches are both selected to A. This lets roof dish signal go to sat receiver and to TV. Cable could be plugged in also and viewed on either TV or VCR recording.

If roof dish does not pick up a signal, then a ground-based dish can be set up manually and be used for Sat viewing. Both A-B switches must be in the B position. Now the Sat signal goes from the ground connection through both B positions and into the Sat receiver.

Note

Under No circumstances should a Cable Service be hooked up and the switches on the upper and lower A-B switches are both on B position. This will run a cable signal into the

sat circuits creating problems unknown to me. A – A used for normal viewing. B – B used when second Dish is in use. NO Cable Service connected. When Cable service is connected, lower switch MUST be in A The 2 rocker switches are: Left one is the Power ON for Sat Receiver. The right one is for positive ground to force roof dish to stow, no matter what selections are made. SATTELLITE SYSTEM The Satellite system consists of a Datron DBS-3000 Dish And a Sony SAT A-50 Revr.

To get the dish to hunt for a signal, first get the zip code or Lat/

Long from the GPS. Turn TV to Channel 3, turn on the satellite receiver, go to MENU and click on upper left

View Sw. STOW/ VIEW ACU Power Sw. ON/ OFF Main PWR Sw ON/ OFF Forced Grd Sw DN off This switch when up, forces the dish to stow, overriding any other commands. A/B Switches. MUST BE IN PROPER POSITION See diagram in SAT Manual for details.

ON / OFF Switch





corner setting. Select Antenna location, enter your values and get the elevation from the TV screen and put that number into the ACU.

Turn On ACU and select VIEW. It may take several minutes before the blinking lights stop and antenna is locked on. Should get a picture now. (The Satellite Manual has all the details on this system.)

MOTORHOME SYSTEM

Satellite Service The Coach Satellite receiver is activated at all times as a second room unit. The second room being the coach in this case. The main dish at home has 2 TV outlets. One goes into the house and the second can be used by the coach through the ALT SAT Switches. Coach picks up all channels plus a few more. Internet sign on to direct TV is: XXXXXXXXXX pwXXXXXXXXX Account No:018355858

EQUIPMENT: Dish: Datron DBS –3000-320 Serial No: XXXXXXX Service Call: 1-800-531-5000 and go thru the prompts. Receiver: Sony SAT A-50 Serial No: XXXXXXXXX Card No: XXXXXXXXXXXX replaced by XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Service Call: Sony 1-800-838-7669 Mobil Sat : 1-800-424-4404 Equipment Supplier

1905 Heathway Trail Chesapeake, VA 23323 www.mobilsat.com/[email protected] For existing DIRECTV® service:

For an account at your home: 1-800-494-4388 For new DIRECTV® service: At your home: 1-888-238-7177 For DIRECTV dealers to contact us: 1-800-323-1994

HOME SYSTEM Receiver: Directv HD ReceiverXXXXXXX Serial No: Access Card: Receiver ID:

Service Call: 1-800-494-4388





TELEVISION RECEIVER Coach has 2 units installed. A 19 inch TV is installed in the center of the Front overhead compartment, and a 13 inch Unit is installed in the bedroom. Both have their each respective remote controllers for remote operation. Both units operate from a 120 volt source (inverter, shoreline or generator). Refer to owner’s manual supplied with set for operating instructions.

NOTE

The front Unit’s power is locked out and will not operate while the ignition switch is ON, due to the law prohibiting TV viewing while driving.

TV ANTENNA AND ROTATOR SYSTEM The control components of the radom type TV roof antenna, are a hand-held rotator, switches for the antenna or cable inputs and a switch for raising and lowering the antenna. The antenna rotator, located in the Co-pilot’s front overhead compartment, controls the position of the TV antenna within the radome. The three-position momentary switch (center OFF) provides right left antenna rotation. The radome includes an amplifier and rotator mechanism. The remote power supply operates from 12 volts dc. Low-loss coaxial cable and three wire rotator control cable interconnect the antenna and power supply. Note that the system is protected by a fuse in the front overhead load center. In the event that the TV set exhibits problems relating to low antenna input (ghosts, etc.) check this fuse before servicing the TV set. With the TV on and a station tuned in, rotate the antenna by pressing the rocker switch located on the control unit. Press the right side of the switch to run the antenna clockwise; press the left side to turn the antenna counter-clockwise. Although the actual antenna movement is not visible, the indicator arrow on the control unit lights and shows the direction of movement. When the antenna has made one full turn (360 degrees), the [END of Rotation light comes on. Observe the picture while rotating the antenna, first in one direction, then the other, to obtain best picture quality. CLOSED CIRCUIT TV SYSTEM This system is used for rear view monitoring. A 5.6 in TFT LCD Color monitor is located right on the Lower Right Hand Panel. All controls are located on this monitor. It is hooked up to the rear view IR-LED Color camera. The system is powered by the ON - OFF switch on the Remote Monitor Control Panel for power only. The ON / OFF button on the monitor powers the camera as well as itself. The picture is adjustable by the monitor buttons. Detailed operations of these units are described in the maintenance Manual. PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM Sound system features compact disc player, graphic equalizer, and tuner cassette. Graphic equalizer features nine bands of equalization, three programmable memory





presets, and three built in memory presets. Tuner cassette features direct access tuning 30 channel preset memory, seek and manual tuning, Dolby “B” noise reduction, metal tape capability and loudness switch, includes four full range coaxial speakers and 114 watts of power. (See manufacturer’s operation manual for additional information.) AUTOMOTIVE STEREO Installed in the lower right dash. Is comprised of a tuner/cassette with two (2) 6 x 9 inch coaxial speakers1 and two (2) 4 x 10 inch coaxial speakers. The tuner/cassette has auto reverse, electronic tuning sensor, Dolby noise reduction and metal tape capabilities. The speakers are located two (2) in the living room and two (2) in the front overhead. See instruction manual for operating instructions. STEREO SYSTEM AM/FM tuner cassette with electronic tuning and auto reverse located in the bedroom night table with two (2)6 ½ inch coaxial speakers. MUSICAL HORN The lower dash panel has three different switches for use with the musical horn. The POWER switch provides power to the horn. When this switch is turned on the selection display will light up and indicate selection number 0. The SONG select switch controls the scanning of the song desired. When this switch is pressed in the up position, the selection display will begin to increment up, slowly at first and then increase in speed. When this switch is pressed in the down position, the selection display will increment down. The PLAY switch, when depressed, initiates the selection displayed on the selection display. If this switch is depressed while a song is playing, the horn will automatically reset and repeat the song. The volume control operation is controlled by operating the PLAY switch and the SONG select switch simultaneously. To increase volume, depress the PLAY switch and the SONG select switch in the UP position at the same time. To decrease volume, depress the PLAY switch and the SONG select switch in the DOWN position at the same time. The volume level will be displayed on the selection display in levels from LI (lowest) to L5 (highest). CB RADIO CB radio is in compartment (floor) at driver’s right leg. Refer to CB Operators Manual for additional information. DOOR BELL The Door bell is located forward of the curio cabinet, just above the floor. The Door Bell knob is outside of the Main Entrance Door.





PHONE OUTLETS. LAND LINE

Connection is in the utility box, located Road side rear electric hook-up compartment. See Chapter 3, page 2 -Exterior views. DEAD BOLT LOCK OPERATION, ENTRANCE DOOR The entrance door has an automotive style two position catch. The second position is required for FMVSS certification. For maximum security and minimum wind noise be sure the door is fully closed. A dead bolt lock is also provided for your security, however it will only engage and retract if the door is fully closed. Should you inadvertently open the automotive latch with the dead bolt engaged, you will have to shut the door to retract the dead bolt. Dead bolt can be activated from a switch located on the upper right hand dash panel. ELECTRIC DRAPES Operate on 120 VAC supplied from shoreline, generator or inverter. Drapes are installed in bedroom and living room. Bedroom drapes are controlled by switches on bedroom overhead control panel. Living room drapes are controlled by switches under the living room overhead cabinets.

RADAR DETECTOR The Radar Detector is located in the center part of the upper windshield mounted on the ceiling. The unit can easily be disconnected and removed due to some states having laws against its operation and or possession.





TRAIN WHISTLE The Challenger Train Whistle is located on the left forward part on the roof and can blast up to a 120 decibels. It has its own independent air system for operation. A flexible 3/8 in air hose is plugged into the coach’s right rear utility compartment's air outlet chuck. The line runs then through the compartment ceiling into the compartment under the bed where the engine hatch is located. Line continues through and behind the left baseboard along and behind the closet, bathroom lower cabinet and behind shower. Line comes up behind the 2 pantry drawers and gets up and out to the roof through the refrigerator vent. A simple air chuck plugs it into the air tank. A ½ in airline runs through the vent behind the upper left side compartment walls to the valve control over the Captains/ Engineer’s head and back to the roof and into the whistle. Pushing the valve handle forward will open the valve and the whistle will blow.

Schematic of the Airlines Routing Through the Coach

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Right Rear Utility Compartment

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AIR TANK

ROOF LINE

CEILING LINE

Cockpit Left Side O'Head





TOWING

This coach is set up so a toad can be towed, which is in this case a Jeep Wrangler. The Hooking up and Disconnecting procedures are simple to follow. The Jeep and Coach are equipped with an M & G Auxiliary Braking system. Many states have a law on their books, which require any vehicle being towed must have auxiliary braking system. When hooking up the jeep for a trip, simply follow this procedure: (After the jeep is set up for towing, i.e.

Transfer case-Neutral, Gearshift -4th gear, Engine running and clutch out- no movement of vehicle, Shut engine off and leave key in ignition. Should be able to push/pull jeep as needed by hand.)

1. Connect the tow bar. (It can be moved around by about a foot and still be

connected properly. See section on Blue OX Rangefinder Tow bar.) 2. Connect the safety cables 3. Connect the electric cord (which operates turn signal and stoplights.) 4. Connect the airline hose first into jeep, then into coach. 5. FINAL CHECK: Parking Brake off - Steering wheel will turn.

Next several pages show the wiring of the tow cords and plugs for jeep and coach, followed by the tow bar tech manual.





TOWING

The electric wiring System

JEEP BUMPER PLUG WIRING

COACH ELECTRIC TOW PLUG WIRING

You are looking at the plug mounted at the rear of the coach. This plug has been wired by the factory. Our Tow electric Cord will plug into this one and draw the correct signals from it and pass these on to the Jeep.

The extra set of external trailer lights will plug into this unit also and work correctly.

You are looking at the Jeep Bumper plug where the coiled electric tow cord will be plugged into. Pins are brass and are not colored. These colors are for illustration only.

This is a sketch of the Jeep Bumper Plug from the rear which sticks into the bumper and this is the color and position of the wires as they go from the jeep harness into the plug

Ground

Left Signal

Big Hole Main Power Run/Park Light

Brakes

Right Signal

(Blank Space)





JEEP HARNESS WIRING SPLICE-IN

NOTE

The Brown Wire in the System is actually Purple due to no brown wire in stock. This purple wire is painted brown where it enters the Jeep Bumper Plug. It is brown in the

towing coiled electric cord.

D

D

D

D

Park/ Directonal Light

To Cab throughFirewall

Into Jeep Bumper Plug

The two above wires, tagged YELLOW and RED go from here under the hood thru the center of the firewall into the jeep cab under the dash. I don't know how they are spliced into the jeep system there. That would be Vollmer's job. Jeep Mtc.

Vollmer:724-847-2500





M&G Dingy Brake System

M&G Car Braking Systems for Coaches with AIR BRAKES An air cylinder is mounted between the master cylinder and vacuum booster on the

towed vehicle. An air pressure line is connected to the motor coach's air brake system and extended to the air cylinder on the towed vehicle, with a quick disconnect or optional coiled air hose.

When the brakes on the coach are applied, the brakes on the towed vehicle are applied AT THE SAME TIME, resulting in a smoother, safer stop. This not only gives an added margin of safety by REDUCING STOPPING DISTANCE BY 1/3, but also eliminates the towed vehicle's tendency to "run under" the coach, making both vehicles easier to control.

Tow Vehicle Braking Systems apply the brakes on both the towing and towed vehicle to help stop in shorter distances, with more control, and less wear and stress on the towed vehicle. Tested on a 25,000 lb. coach towing a 3,100 lb. car, without the tow brake system installed, the combination took 320 ft. to stop 60 miles per hour. After tow brake installation, the stopping distance was only 205 ft. A reduction of 100 feet. That difference could be the difference between a minor panic stop and a major accident. The tow brake system also helps you to stop in a straight line with much less chance of the brakes locking up.





If the towed vehicle should become detached from the coach, the cable plug will

be removed and close the switch. Should the system be activated accidentally, you can reinsert the plastic plug in the trip switch and the brakes will release (PLUG MUST BE PUSHED IN TILL IT SNAPS IN PLACE). Plug must remain in switch at all times. A key ring can be attached to plug in order to remove cable with a hook attached. The air line from the coach to the towed vehicle should be at least 6" longer than the cable.

Before any trip, fully apply brakes on coach for approx. 1 min. to ensure full air pressure in small tank. When vehicle is not to be towed for a long period of time, the fuse should be removed to prevent accidental deployment of the system.

Be sure that the steel cable is long enough to prevent any accidental deployment of the Breakaway System. The cable should be at least one foot longer than necessary, when the car is hooked up in a towing position. Sharp turns must be taken into consideration. Also the safety cables cannot be longer than breakaway cable. Take great care in routing of cable as not bind on anything: M&G Engineering is not responsible for accidental deployment of Breakaway System due to short cable, road debris hitting cable, or improper routing of cable.


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