Explorer Group 2005 AVANTE, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Security
Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook
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ANTI-WIND CORNER STEADIES
The rear corner steadies on all Explorer
touring caravans have a special cowling
that allows for the precise positioning of a
security bolt. Once the corner steadies
are down, the bolt is put in place and
padlocked. This prevents the potential
thief from being able to lift the corner
steadies making it extremely difficult to
tow the vehicle away. owners are advised
to purchase good quality, extended loop
padlocks in order to secure them.
CRIS - THE CARAVAN REGISTRATION
AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - VIN
CRiS is the national register of UK
manufactured touring caravans and was
established by the National Caravan
Council (NCC) in conjunction with HPI
Ltd.
All Explorer caravans are recorded on the
CRiS database by their unique 17 digit
Vehicle Identity Number (VIN). This VIN
and the caravan description are recorded
on the Touring Caravan Registration
Document, which is sent by CRiS to the
caravan's registered keeper.
Make a note of this number in the space
provided at the front of this guide and
make a separate note of the number to
keep safe at home.
CRiS issues Touring Caravan Registration
Documents which are the equivalent of
the log books issued by the DVLA for cars
- the Touring Caravan Registration
Document confirms the name of the
registered keeper, the VIN and full vehicle
description.
Shortly after purchasing this caravan you
should receive your Touring Caravan
Registration Document. It will be sent by
post to your home address.
WINDOW ETCHING & CHASSIS
MARKING
The VIN number is stamped onto the
chassis of the touring caravan and etched
onto all of the windows acting as a further
deterrent.
Your Touring Caravan Registration
Document will include a 17 character VIN
(Vehicle Identification Number), shown in
the top right -hand corner. This 17
character VIN will be die- stamped into the
caravan drawbar and chemically etched
on up to a maximum of 10 eye level
windows.
To protect yourself and your touring
caravan, never leave the Registration
Document in the caravan. For security
reasons keep it in a safe place.
If you sell the caravan please follow the
instructions on the Touring Caravan
Registration Document.