elddis 2011 Xplore 302, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1
Model Year .............................................................. 1-1
Elddis Technical Approvals .................................. 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................ 2-1
Please read before using your new caravan. .. 2-1
Ventilation .............................................................. 2-2
High-Level Ventilation .......................................... 2-2
Low-Level Ventilation ........................................... 2-2
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ..................... 2-2
Gas Dispersal Holes ............................................ 2-2
Petrol/Diesel Fumes .............................................. 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers .................................................. 2-2
In Case Of Fire ...................................................... 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams .......................................... 2-2
Your Caravan Payload Explained ........................ 2-3
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio ............... 3-1
Loading .................................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ................................. 3-1
External Loading & Checks ................................ 3-1
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ......................... 3-2
Coupling & Uncoupling ....................................... 3-2
Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable ......... 3-2
Correct Procedure For Use .............................. 3-3
Where a Designated Attachment Point Is
Provided On The Tow Bar .......................... 3-3
Where No Designated Attachment Point Is
Provided On The Tow Bar .......................... 3-3
Other Means of Attachment .............................. 3-3
When The Breakaway Cable Is Attached Check
To Ensure ....................................................... 3-3
Before Setting Off .................................................. 3-4
Handbrake .............................................................. 3-4
Cables ...................................................................... 3-4
TOWING AND DRIVING ..................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Setting Off .............................................................. 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1
Selecting a Pitch .................................................... 5-1
Side-To-Side Levelling .......................................... 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1
Ramp ........................................................................ 5-1
Front & Back Levelling ......................................... 5-1
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or Steep
Hill .................................................................... 5-1
GETTING STARTED ............................. 6-1
Electricity ................................................................ 6-1
Power Supply Charger ........................................ 6-1
12v Systems: .......................................................... 6-1
Generator/Charger ............................................... 6-1
Electricity Mains Supply ....................................... 6-1
Connecting To Mains Supply On Arrival at
Site ................................................................... 6-1
Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving
Site ................................................................... 6-2
Overseas Electrical Connection ......................... 6-2
Gas Supply .............................................................. 6-3
Connection ............................................................ 6-3
Changing a Gas Cylinder .................................... 6-3
Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-3
Water System ........................................................ 6-4
Setting Your Water System On Your New
Xplore Caravan .............................................. 6-4
Draining Down Your Water System ................. 6-4
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1
LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1
12v Power Supply .................................................. 8-1
Battery Installation ................................................ 8-1
Battery Maintenance ............................................ 8-1
Generators / Charger ......................................... 8-1
230v Power Supply ................................................ 8-1
Mains Unit .............................................................. 8-1
Resetting the RCD ................................................ 8-1
Automatic Charging System ............................... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for
ROAD Lights .................................................. 8-2
12V Fuses - All Models ........................................ 8-3
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panels .................................... 9-1
Cooking equipment .............................................. 9-2
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-2
Gas Grill ................................................................. 9-2
Refrigerator Model Thetford N112P ............... 9-4
Operating instructions ........................................ 9-4
Deluxe Refrigerators ........................................... 9-4
Electric power operation .................................... 9-4
Maintenance (all fridge variants) ........................ 9-5
Securing products for driving ............................ 9-5
Door locking mechanism .................................... 9-5