elddis 2010 avante, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION
CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION -
MAIN COMPONENTS
The following is a brief description of the main
components used in your caravan. More
comprehensive descriptions can be found in the
equipment manufacturers literature held in the
Owner’s Information Pack.
BPW CHASSIS
BPW are one of the largest producers of caravan
chassis in Europe. The chassis is galvanized special
steel fitted with neidhart axles and suspension
system. Elddis utilizes the new BPW V-TEC
Chassis System.
BRAKING SYSTEM
The Braking System comprises a rod operated
overrunning device with expander mechanism
and adjuster box. An automatic reversing system
with a spring loaded reverse lever is attached to
the adjuster box. The system also incorporates a
link device, which gives added safety to the
handbrake operation when parking on a reverse
slope or steep hill. Brake adjustment instructions
are given in the maintenance section of this guide.
BODY SHELL
Caravan bodies are constructed from the highest
quality materials. The fully insulated floor is
constructed from a timber frame with plywood
and insulation laminated together for strength.
The walls comprise an insulated foam sandwich
having pre-coated aluminium exterior surface and
vinyl coated plywood interior finish. Wooden
framing is positioned within the sandwich to add
strength. The very latest ‘state of the art’ presses
are employed to produce the extremely well
insulated, robust, yet lightweight sections.
WINDOWS
Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic
construction and the door frames are extruded
aluminium.
INSULATION
Elddis caravans are built to thermal insulation
Grade 2. This states that an average temperature
difference of at least 20K between inside and
outside temperatures should be achieved when
the outside temperature is 0ºC.
FRONT PANEL AND GAS BOTTLE
LOCKER LID
These are constructed from moulded GRP for
strength and lightness.
AWNING CHANNEL
Each caravan is fitted, as standard, with an awning
channel as an integral part of the near- and/or off-
side aluminium roof and body side moulding. If it
is found necessary to fit additional attachments,
care must be taken to ensure that any holes
which are drilled in the outside of the body are
correctly sealed. Awnings which employ rubber
sucker attachments rather than screw fixings are
recommended.
ADDITIONAL FIXINGS TO YOUR
CARAVAN SHELL
On NO account should screw threads longer
than 5/8th inch (15mm) be permitted to enter
the shell sandwich (from inside). Ensure that all
screws are of the self tapping type. No screw or
any other object should be permitted to enter
the ceiling of your new caravan.
Please Note: Holes must not be drilled into the
chassis. When purchasing a stabilizer, consult your
retailer who will advise on the correct type to fit.