elddis Affinity 2013, 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.
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.
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.
SOLID CONSTRUCTION BODY SHELL
Elddis (Buccaneer) Caravan Bodies are
constructed from the highest quality materials.
The fully insulated floor is a constructed timber
frame with plywood internal floor and a GRP
underskin for added water resistance and
insulation laminated together for strength. The
walls comprise an insulated foam sandwich having
one piece GRP sides for ultimate resistance to
minor damage and vinyl coated plywood internal
finish. Wooded framing is positioned within the
sandwich to add strength. The latest technology is
used to produce the extremely well insulated and
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 3. This states that an average temperature
difference of at least 20ºC 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 acrylic 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.