venture STRATUS - Chapter 3 - Using Your RV; Tow Vehicle; Weights

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Chapter 4 – Systems ............................................................ 44
Water and Drainage Plumbing ............................................... 44
Fresh Water System ............................................................... 44
Tanks ................................................................................... 44
Filling Fresh Water System #1 ............................................... 44
Filling Fresh Water System #2 ............................................... 45
12-volt Demand Pump ............................................................ 46
Faucets ................................................................................... 47
Bath and Shower .................................................................... 47
Outside Shower (Optional) ..................................................... 48
Fresh Water Lines .................................................................. 48
Lo-Point Drains ....................................................................... 48
Sanitizing and Filling the Potable Water System .................... 49
For Gravity Fill and Storage Tank ........................................... 49
For Direct Fill-City Water ........................................................ 49
Drainage, Fresh Water ........................................................... 50
Sanitation System ................................................................... 51
Toilets ................................................................................... 51
Using Toilet and Tank System ................................................ 52
Vents ................................................................................... 52
Holding Tanks ......................................................................... 52
Draining the Tanks .................................................................. 53
Black Tank Flush System ....................................................... 53
Maintenance for Holding Tanks .............................................. 54
Heated Fresh Water Tank ...................................................... 54
Winterizing Your Recreational Vehicle ................................... 54
Bypass Kit ............................................................................... 56
Propane Fuel System ............................................................. 57
Propane Container.................................................................. 57
Servicing and Filling Propane Containers .............................. 58
Installing Propane Containers ................................................ 60
Regulator ................................................................................ 61
High Pressure Hoses with Acme Connectors ........................ 62
Main Supply Hose – Low Pressure ........................................ 63
Operation ................................................................................ 63
Checking for Leaks ................................................................. 64
Propane Consumption ............................................................ 65
Electrical System .................................................................... 67
General Information ................................................................ 67
Changes and Modifications .................................................... 67
120 Volt AC System................................................................ 67
Power Cord 30 Amp and Optional 50 Amp ............................ 67
Circuit Breakers and Box ........................................................ 68