Living Quarters 101: Brad’s Walkthrough at Western States Horse Expo (Full Video Guide)

What You’ll Learn (Quick Hits)

• Power, Simplified: Difference between 50A and 30A service, what runs on 12V vs. 110V, and when you need shore power or the generator.

• Water Made Easy: City water hookup vs. using the fresh tank and pump (approx. 40 gal on this unit).

• Holding Tanks 101: Gray (sink/shower) and black (toilet) what they do and where they are.

• Battery & Breakers: Thermal breaker to enable 12V systems (lights, fans, pump, interior/exterior lights).

• Propane Selector: How the auto-changeover regulator works so you don’t run both tanks dry at once.

• Hot Water (Gas + Electric): Faster recovery with both elements; simple winterization by draining the heater.

• Comfort Features: Ducted A/C (quieter, no blast in your face), upgraded vent fan (thermostat, bi-directional, rain sensor), and window shades.

• Safety Must-Know: RVIA-required egress window—how to open it in an emergency.

• Solar & Monitoring: Dual roof panels keep batteries topped up for 12V loads; onboard panel shows tank and battery status.

• Generator Walkthrough: Propane Onan “MicroQuiet” with remote start from inside the LQ.

• Roof Etiquette: White, heat-reflective SafeBump composite roof; stand on crossmembers to avoid gel-coat stress.

• Smart Storage & Layout: 9' short wall shown; sofa sleeper operation, compact TV/antenna/5G options, cabinetry, and flip-up counter extension.

Fast Setup Checklist (Save for Later)

1. Power: Plug into shore power (50A on this unit) or start the propane generator for 110V (A/C, microwave, TV).

2. 12V: Flip the thermal breaker/battery switch to enable lights, fans, pump, etc.

3. Water:

   • At campsites: connect City Water (no pump needed).

   • Remote: fill Fresh Tank, turn Pump on.

4. Propane: Set the selector to one tank (green = in use). It auto-switches; refill the empty tank and flip the selector back.

5. Hot Water: Use Gas + Electric together for faster recovery (when shore/gen power is available).

6. Comfort: Use the ducted A/C, vent fan (with thermostat & rain sensor), and shades for airflow and privacy.

7. Safety: Locate and practice opening the egress window.

8. Solar: Verify charge on the monitor; solar supports 12V loads (not A/C or microwave).

9. Winterization (basic): Drain the water heater and run the pump to purge lines. No water = no freeze.

Will solar run the A/C or microwave?
No, solar keeps 12V loads (lights, fans, pump, controls) powered. A/C and microwave require shore power or the generator.

What runs on 12V vs. 110V?
12V: interior/exterior lights, fans, pump, many controls.
110V: A/C, microwave, TV (model-dependent), outlets (when on shore/gen power).

How do I avoid running out of propane?
Use the auto-changeover regulator: keep the selector on one tank until it turns red, then flip to the full tank (it turns green) and refill the empty.

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