Explorer Group 2003 Tourers, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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You are now the owner of a quality caravan. It
is strongly recommended that you read the
pages of this guide thoroughly so that you are
fully conversant with all the caravan systems.
The User’s Guide has been prepared for your
guidance to help you derive the greatest
amount of pleasure from the use of your
caravan. If there is anything you wish to know,
which this guide fails to cover, please refer to
additional information contained in your
Owner’s Information Pack. Alternatively, we are
sure that your Approved Retailer will be pleased
to help.
Approved Retailers will be able to supply any
replacement parts for your caravan, should the
need arise, along with any accessories you may
require.
Please note that it is not possible to
purchase replacement parts or accessories
direct from the manufacturer.
We are sure you will have many happy times
with your caravan but please remember - a
happy carefree time is based on proper,
thorough and responsible preparation, careful
driving with regard to the “Rules of the Road”,
other road users and above all ensuring your
caravan is in a first class roadworthy condition.
It is a condition of your warranty that your
caravan is serviced by an Approved Retailer or
Service Centre once every twelve months and
that the service record in the back of this guide,
is maintained in accordance with instructions.
SERVICING
(Your caravan must be serviced within 12 months
of purchase date and every 12 months thereafter)
Suitable towing vehicles
The caravan is manufactured for towing
behind normal road cars and is not suitable
for towing behind commercial vehicles other
than passenger car derivatives. If in doubt
please contact your caravan retailer. The
Explorer Group cannot give advice on
individual cars
Your caravan requires servicing at least once a
year for safety, efficiency and to protect the
investment you have made. Whether the
caravan is used for short trips or continental
long range touring, regular servicing is
necessary and will ensure continued enjoyment
of your holiday home.
Your retailer will carry out your annual servicing
using the latest techniques and equipment (a
list of the items to be inspected, tested and
adjusted appears on the Service Vouchers at
the rear of this handbook), and will complete the
service document as proof of regular
maintenance.
As with motor vehicle service documents, not
only will the proof of regular servicing enhance
your caravan resale value, but in the unlikely
event of any defect appearing at some later
date — a properly serviced and documented
caravan history will enable your retailer to
rapidly assess and, where appropriate, carry
out the necessary remedial work. Additionally,
but most importantly, regular service is a
requisite to preserving your rights under the
warranty.
IMPORTANT:
The 17 character VIN of your caravan should be
quoted in all correspondence. This number can
be found etched onto your windows or stamped
on the ‘A’ frame of your caravan chassis. This
number is also shown on the N.C.C. Certificate.
WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF CARAVANS
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