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Your camper is installed with a refrigerator made 
by Dometic or Thetford. 
If the external temperature is high, full refrige

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rating capacity can only be ensured by means 
of sufficient ventilation. If necessary, to achieve 
better ventilation, the refrigerator’s ventilation 
grille can be removed at the campsite.

Methods of operation

The refrigerator can be operated in three diffe-

rent ways. The desired mode of operation is set 
using the energy source selector switch.

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  12 V operation: electrical supply from the bat

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tery of the base vehicle (ignition lock on),

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  230 V operation: electrical supply from an 

external source,

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  liquid gas: gas bottles from the camper.

9.5  Refrigerator

Please follow the separate operating 

instructions provided by the manufac

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turer.

12 V operation

•  Set the energy selection switch to battery 

operation.

•  12 V operation will only work when the motor 

of the base vehicle is running.

•  The refrigerator operates without regulating 

the thermostat (continuous operation). The

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refore, 12 V operation should only serve to 
maintain the temperature that has already 

been reached.

•  To switch off, turn the energy selection switch 

to 0.

230 V operation

•  Set the energy selection switch to mains ope

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ration.

•  Use the thermostat to regulate the tempera

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ture.

•  To switch off, turn the energy selection switch 

to 0.

Summary of Contents for Caravan Series

Page 1: ...e been driving a camper for a longer period of time It will help you to avoid operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment Correct handling of all technical details will increase your...

Page 2: ...3 7 Vehicle registration 03 9 3 8 General inspection 03 9 3 9 Fit for a Speed of 100 km h 03 11 3 10 Definition of mass 03 12 4 Wheels tires 04 1 4 1 Tires 04 1 4 2 Tire pressure 04 1 4 3 Profile dep...

Page 3: ...eral safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilities 09 1 9 2 Gas supply 09 3 9 3 Hot air heating 09 5 9 4 Hot air heating with integrated boiler 09 8 9 5 Refrigerator 09 13 9 6 Gas cooker 09 15 9 7...

Page 4: ...is possible that people may be hurt or the camper damaged if the safety instructions in this handbook and the warnings posted on adhesive labels in the camper are not followed 1 Introduction 1 1 Gene...

Page 5: ...e ceded by a dash Procedural guidelines Procedural guidelines are also based on key points and begin with a round sentence opener Guidelines Guidelines point out important details which ensure the tro...

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Page 7: ...ch you should carry at all times and know how to use frist aid kit warning triangle high visibility vest 100 m Fire prevention measures Never leave children unattended in the vehicle Keep flammable ma...

Page 8: ...ompartment Adjust outer mirrors on base vehicle Check camper s tire pressure see tire pressure table Close all windows Close the service flaps Close and firmly lock roof bonnet Shut off the light on t...

Page 9: ...hly visible place in the base vehicle Interior You must also prepare the interior of the vehicle Preparing the interior Sort all loose objects and store them in their respective compartments Heavy and...

Page 10: ...ecause storage possibilities are distributed throug hout the entire interior of the camper If ne cessary stow heavy objects in the base vehi cle Lash the roof load securely Store baggage in the interi...

Page 11: ...ust the correct drawbar load 1 Determine the maximum drawbar load of your base vehicle by checking its documentation the type plate or the drawbar plate 2 Your HOBBY camper has a maximum per missible...

Page 12: ...ing around curves Your carriage is considerably longer than a car Rules for driving around curves Do not take curves too quickly or too sharply Take the curve at a somewhat wider radius when turning N...

Page 13: ...ich lasts for a longer period of time This can cause the wheel brakes to heat up strongly so that if necessary you must give them sufficient time to cool down Driving in reverse Your HOBBY camper has...

Page 14: ...stancions as far as necessary so that the axle still bears part of the weight The crank is clipped to the bot tom of the gas bottle container Lay mats under the lifting stanchions when on soft ground...

Page 15: ...resh water tank or the pipes quickly becomes undrinkable Therefore check the water pipes and the fresh water tank after each use to ensure they are clean If necessary use chemical or biological disinf...

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Page 17: ...ing and oiling After every 5 000 kilometers driven but at least once a year grease the swinging lever bearings on the turning rod spring axle unit Movable parts such as pins and hinged parts on the ha...

Page 18: ...closed unit The compact bearings are free of maintenance due to their special grease The wheel brake may never be repositioned on the fixing lock or on the yoke end of the bars Only reposition the whe...

Page 19: ...ion lever is in position 2 If the WS 3000 is not properly at tached to the coupling ball the camper can detach from the base vehicle The camper is equipped with an anti rolling cou pling in accordance...

Page 20: ...i angular field marked with signs parallel to the slotted hole in the lever which points in the forward driving direction The tension ball coupler is adjusted on the front side in such a manner that t...

Page 21: ...the stabilization effect Thinning solvents or spirit are both suitable for cleaning Tension ball coupler Keep the friction linings inside the tension ball coupler clean and free of grease Fig 5 When t...

Page 22: ...dirty friction elements on the tension ball coupler 5 the towbar or tie rod in the linings of the over running equipment are running dry Hints for 1 and 2 Remove the surface coating of the coupling ba...

Page 23: ...he locking brake lever back into the original position 1 3 4 Overrunning equip ment and wheel brakes Checking the overrunning equipment 1 If it is possible to push the towbar more than halfway approx...

Page 24: ...n approx 5 mm In this case the wheel brakes must be regulated by an experienced shop or if necessary the brake shoes must be renewed The main chassis beam and the towbar are con nected by cone washer...

Page 25: ...nd side of the forked drawbar models 400 650 or on the right hand side of the front crossmember models 720 750 Furthermore the FIN is etched on the name plate Please have your VIN at hand for any inqu...

Page 26: ...03 10 Name plate Permit number Vehicle ID number FIN Permissible maximum weight Permissible axle load 1st axle Permissible axle load 2nd axle...

Page 27: ...e base vehicle must be equipped with an anti locking system anti lock device and may not exceed an overall mass of 3 5 tons b The camper must be equipped with hydraulic vibration dampers shock absorbe...

Page 28: ...3 3 Basic equipment The basic equipment consists of all objects and fluids which are necessary for the safe and pro per use of the vehicle These include the masses for gas water and electrical supply...

Page 29: ...loaded the vehicle weigh your vehicle on a public vehicle scale Overloading can lead to malfunction or even tire blowout This presents the danger of the vehicle spinning out of control which endangers...

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Page 31: ...ou have any queries please contact your dealer Rules for checking tire pressure Check and fix tire pressure every four weeks but at least every three months and before every drive If driving on low ti...

Page 32: ...other the material wears out due to age and if the tires stand too long in one spot The 4 digit DOT number on the side of the tire if necessary check the inside shows the date of manufacture The firs...

Page 33: ...le total mass The chuck cone of the fastening screw must correspond to the rim mechanisms Modifications can only be made with the manufacturer s permission Rules for wheel screws wheel bolts must firs...

Page 34: ...ull the handbrake leave the sup port wheel in its driving position deactivate the stabilization system note do not open completely Remove the wheel chocks 1 from the bottle compartment To secure the v...

Page 35: ...the tire the wheel screws must be examined after a 50 km drive to ensure that they are tight enough tighten if necessary Changing the wheel Set the corresponding jack onto the axle pipe of the swingi...

Page 36: ...ly with the wheel wrench The nominal value of the attachment torque is 110 nm for steel rims and 120 nm for aluminium rims Release the handbrake and reactivate the stabilization system You should have...

Page 37: ...the tire Maximum speed 80 km h Drive carefully especially in curves Check tire pressure after driving 10 minutes If the tire pressure has fallen under this minimum value 8 you may not drive any furthe...

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Page 39: ...ating system is located in the ceiling which should not be interfered with 1 2 Cooking wet clothing etc produ ces vapor Every person loses up to 35 g of water per hour Therefore depending on the relat...

Page 40: ...that you remove the ventilation bars when outside tem peratures are very high This creates a high air circulation on the refrigera tor and increases cooling capacity To remove ventilation bars Turn th...

Page 41: ...open the door and allow the handle to spring back In this manner a door locked from the outside can be opened from the inside To close Push the handle up towards the red dot press and leave it in this...

Page 42: ...rder to separate the upper from the lower part of the door Open the upper part of the door complete ly and press it against the outer wall of the vehicle The door catch 5 will snap into its counterpar...

Page 43: ...urface this prevents the step tread from falling over Note the varied tread heights and when exiting ensure you will step onto firm and even ground Locking the upper part of the door Model a Push the...

Page 44: ...lose Shut the lid of the gas bottle container Lock the lid by turning the knob in a clockwi se direction Latch the lock 1 with the key Press the knob until it snaps in and secure it All of the fasteni...

Page 45: ...y 5 6 Roof and roof rail Rules for loading the roof rail Fasten the carrier or the cross braces for the roof loads to the roof rail Only store light baggage on the roof Lash the roof load sufficiently...

Page 46: ...nsible for ensuring that bicycles are fastened securely The loading system must be folded up and secured with the available clips even when it is not loaded Ensure that existing lighting equipment is...

Page 47: ...oards To open Pull the handle until the flap opens To close Press the flap on the handle until you feel the flap shut Furniture doors with handle Washroom door Push the handle to open and shut the doo...

Page 48: ...e cupboard door closed To fasten the door let the sliding handle 1 snap back in its original position Push lock drawers Kitchen drawer To open Press the push lock 2 until the knob jumps up Pull on the...

Page 49: ...he 230 V sockets for the kitchen In most models the lighting for the bar cannot be turned on and off using the control panel The 230 V sockets as well as the antenna ter minal 3 for the television and...

Page 50: ...the empty spaces with the back cushions To do this turn the back cushions 2 around and lay them with the wider side against the front or standing wall The back cushion 3 should be placed ver tically...

Page 51: ...inst accidental opening to effectively pre vent children from falling out Be careful when using the upper bed for small children as there is a danger that they may fall out Never leave small children...

Page 52: ...ect screens The shades and insect screens are integrated in the window frame The black out pleating can be adjusted to any desired position To close the black out pleating Using the handle strip pull...

Page 53: ...ong wind or when it is raining hailing etc or if the outside tem perature is below 20 C Never use force to open the roof bonnets if they are frozen or cove red with snow because you may break the hing...

Page 54: ...Reach into the opening of the crank case and flip the crank to its user position Turn the crank in a clockwise direction to open the bonnet to the desired position Once you reach the maximum angle of...

Page 55: ...of the insect screen against the handle strip of the pleating until the lock snaps into the handle strips Round roof bonnet To open Pull the lower end of all three locking mecha nisms 1 towards the m...

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Page 57: ...on the electrical equipment The installation spaces for electrical equip ment such as distribution fuse boards elec tric power supply etc may not be used as additional storage spaces If the vehicle is...

Page 58: ...lling level of the water tank indicated by means of LED lights located one above the other 11 Main switch 1 short press of the switch Turns off all of the appliances run by the system that are on memo...

Page 59: ...ght increases and decreases Right On off switch for mounted spotlight on right side of bed Holding the push button activates the dimmer function Light increases and decreases Push button Function Left...

Page 60: ...n Press the lever 3 in the exterior socket down Pull out the CEE plug 2 Press the protective cover of the exterior so cket down until it snaps into place The 230 V system is protected by a two pole 13...

Page 61: ...est button The 230 V mains connection in the camper has been designed for a total power consumption of 2300 W If additional devices requiring electricity are connected such as water heaters etc you mu...

Page 62: ...ver the supply of the 12 V devices if contact 9 of the 13 pole socket system on the base vehicle is equipped 12 V operation should be switched off on longer stopovers and breaks to prevent the vehicle...

Page 63: ...with a screwdriver Now you can remove the taillight from the frame Remove the holder by loosening the screw The bulbs are now freely accessible Put the taillight back together by repeating the process...

Page 64: ...n u n n e k r e r e g n h n A 5 1 t t e l o i v 2 1 9 r f e s s a M 5 2 u a l b i e w 3 1 Side positioning light 5W Red clearance light 5W Front running light with reflector 5W 12 V Electrical Instal...

Page 65: ...through 8 4 direction indicator right 5 right taillight silhouette light limitation lamp and license plate illumination 6 brake lights 7 left taillight silhouette light limitation lamp and license pl...

Page 66: ...ia the control panel Corner shelf with integrated lamp can be swit ched on off separately Surrounding LED spotlights 1 in the lounge area Excelsior Halogen spotlights Indirect lighting above the stowa...

Page 67: ...wardrobe lighting is activated via an inte grated contact switch by opening the wardrobe doors cannot be operated using the control pa nel The LED lighting is battery operated Before using this for t...

Page 68: ...r mer Depending on the length of the camper power consumption lies between 150W and 320W Turn the nose of the bear on the children s bed side light to switch it on and off This lamp can be dimmed and...

Page 69: ...fe materials Despite this we recommend that you do not use this water for drinking General information Water that is suitable for drinking should always be used with working with food This also applie...

Page 70: ...empty the tank Open the service flap Pull the immersion pump out of the fresh wa ter tank Pull out and empty the canister Depending on how the camper is outfitted it can be delivered with a built in...

Page 71: ...exterior flap locks and the door of the structure Should the tank overflow the excess water is drained off underneath the vehicle by means of an overflow The water can be emptied from the tank by un...

Page 72: ...y means of a thermostat Power consumption 300 W Rules for the therme Use the control panel to switch off this equip ment whenever the camper is not in use Empty the therme at the risk of frost Frozen...

Page 73: ...under the handle closest to the drain nozzle 8 3 Water flushing toilet 1 2 3 4 X A M 5 3 Turn the water funnel outwards remove the cap and place the extension over the funnel Pour the required amount...

Page 74: ...pty 8 9 8 Set the faeces tank upright and turn the pou ring stanchion upward 9 Turn the lid of the pouring stanchion with the measuring cup on the inside and pour the required amount of toilet bowl cl...

Page 75: ...e if it is still closed by turning the lever counterclockwise Flush the toilet by pressing the flush knob for seve ral seconds Close the valve after use Never leave water in the bowl when the toilet i...

Page 76: ...n 17 Pull the lever up and wheel the faeces tank to a designated and approved disposal site 18 Push the lever back Turn the pouring stan chion upwards and remove the cap from the pouring stanchion Hol...

Page 77: ...the valve by turning the lever on the to ilet counterclockwise Now continue pressing on the blue knob until no more water runs into the toilet bowl Shut the valve 21 Open the flap on the outside of t...

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Page 79: ...for arran ging the inspection This also applies for ve hicles that are not licensed to drive on public roads Installations and modifications Installations and modifications may only be conducted by an...

Page 80: ...ne is familiar with the fire prevention measures on site see also 2 1 General infor mation Read the operating instructions from the manufacturer carefully Never use portable cooking or hea ting equipm...

Page 81: ...e container Before every trip check that gas bottles are securely fastened Place them in an upright position and shut the valves Re lash all loose belts Using a leak indicator inspect the regulator co...

Page 82: ...igots The spigots are marked with stickers for the corresponding devices Place of installation of gas shutoff spigots These are located in the kitchen in the upper drawer Rules for shutoff spigots and...

Page 83: ...quick close valve in the gas line Turn the operation handle 1 to the thermo stat position 1 10 Press the operation handle 1 down until it locks The ignition is automatic from this posi tion until the...

Page 84: ...longer period of time Changing batteries on the automatic igni tor If you cannot hear any ignition sparks or only hear them in intervals of more than one second then you must insert a new battery Ens...

Page 85: ...ion 2 Automatic operation Set switch to position 3 The level adjusts it self continuously to the corresponding release of warmth by the heating element The high est level can be limited by the turning...

Page 86: ...he flue is unobstructed Any co vers must always be removed Open the gas bottle and the gas shutoff spi gots Operating device a knob for room temperature 1 5 b green LED shines in operation green LED b...

Page 87: ...n the boiler drains off through the draining stanchion o Operating in summer Turn the switch on the operating device to 40 C or 60 C setting c operating in sum mer The green b and yellow g LEDs shine...

Page 88: ...nd the heating period required to reach room temperature Heating with an empty water system Turn the switch to operative setting d Turn the knob a to the desired setting for the thermostat 1 5 The gre...

Page 89: ...stControl is above 7 C you can close the drain valve Emptying the boiler Turn off the 12 V power supply by means of the control panel Open the hot water faucets Give the switch on the drain valve a 18...

Page 90: ...ting cartridge operation 230 V Combined LPG and heating cartridge operati on Function modes Water heating Heating and water heating Heating Operating device When in the idle position the device shows...

Page 91: ...ock on 230 V operation electrical supply from an external source liquid gas gas bottles from the camper 9 5 Refrigerator Please follow the separate operating instructions provided by the manufac turer...

Page 92: ...the thermostat to regulate the cooling efficiency To switch off turn the energy selection switch to 0 Close the main shutoff valve on the gas bottle and the gas shutoff spigot marked refrigera tor Loc...

Page 93: ...Operation handles which must be pressed to ignite gas devices must automatically spring back into the original position upon release Before using the cooker the enclosed protec tive device 3 must be...

Page 94: ...r at least one minute before igniting it again Never operate the oven when it is empty i e without food that is to be heated The grill special equipment not part of standard delivery should never be u...

Page 95: ...the desired ignition position oven or grill if availa ble Press the switch Gas flows to the burner and the flame will ignite automatically Press the switch for several seconds until the safety pilot...

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Page 97: ...onal roof bonnet 400 x 400 3 4 Air conditioning HobbyCool 25 Dometic 25 0 Air conditioning Truma Saphir Comfort 20 0 Alde hot water boiler Compact 3010 14 0 AL KO spare tire carrier EH 1 model C 7 7 A...

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Page 99: ...n the camper in accordance with the guarantee conditions the vehicle is to be presented to your HOBBY dealer once a year for inspection After 12 months the first inspection for leaks is free of charge...

Page 100: ...jammed Clean and oil all movable and stationary parts at regular intervals Sufficient ventilation and de aeration of the vehi cle interior is essential to maintaining a com fortable climate In additi...

Page 101: ...must not be aimed directly at the clearance between the door frame and door leaf or the window frame and window leaf electrical add ons pin and so cket connectors gaskets sealing grill for refrige ra...

Page 102: ...treating tar and resin stains Remove residues from tar and resin as well as other organic stains with petroleum ether or spirit Do not use aggressive solvents such as products containing esters or ke...

Page 103: ...s and curtains dry cleaned do not wash them your self Clean with the foam of a gentle detergent if required Rules for cleaning the carpet Clean with a vacuum cleaner or brush If necessary treat or sha...

Page 104: ...pical household cleaners or special stainless steel cleaners Accessories Rules for upkeep Clean synthetic parts i e bumpers protective covers with warm water up to 60 C and mild household cleaner Clea...

Page 105: ...erial regularly Disconnect or ideally remove batteries and check the energy level at least once a month recharging if necessary Completely empty the entire water system Preparation Due to the overall...

Page 106: ...l cushions ventilate all storage compartments and dry moist spots Install a chimney extension with a minimum length of 10 cm If condensation should build up somewhere in spite of these preven tive mea...

Page 107: ...means of the main switch on the control panel and open all of the water faucets In addition we recom mend that you separate the water pump from the fresh water system Ensure that no water can seep in...

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Page 109: ...ities and muni cipalities please park in an area that is speci fically marked for trailer combinations Find out in advance where these areas are located Rules for waste water disposal Only collect was...

Page 110: ...he designated areas not out in the open Rules for trash disposal Separate trash and bring recycleable mate rials to the appropriate collection sites Empty trash containers in designated areas as often...

Page 111: ...1127 1300 173 460 LU De Luxe 1117 59 1176 1400 224 495 UL De Luxe 1139 59 1198 1400 202 495 UK De Luxe 1158 59 1217 1400 183 500 KMFe De Luxe 1175 59 1234 1400 166 520 TMF De Luxe 1142 87 1229 1500 2...

Page 112: ...llent 1353 87 1440 1600 160 560 WLU Excellent 1348 87 1435 1600 165 570 SMF Excellent 1313 87 1400 1600 200 640 SMF Excellent 1532 87 1619 1900 281 540 UL Excelsior 1252 87 1339 1600 261 540 UF Excels...

Page 113: ...967 87 2054 2200 146 750 UML Landhaus 1960 87 2047 2200 153 13 3 Basic equipment a liquid gas supply 400 500 520 750 no of 11 kg gas bottles 2 2 kg weight of an aluminium gas bottle 5 5 5 5 kg weight...

Page 114: ...F 20 A ZHL 15 20 2425 1 540 WLU 24 J 1600 1600 DB 16 MV KF 20 A ZHL 15 20 2425 1 540 UFf 24 K 1500 1500 DB 15 MV M KF 20 A ZHL 15 20 2425 1 560 UL UF 24 B 1600 1600 DB 16 MV KF 20 A ZHL 15 20 2425 1 5...

Page 115: ...4441 5800 6393 7571 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 14 4 5 2500 2250 4441 5800 6393 7571 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 14 4 5 2500 2250 4456 5850 6443 7621 185 R 14 C 5 112 ET 30 5 J x 14 4 5 2500 2250 45...

Page 116: ...ht 1934 dull silver 1 x 30W Lamp hanger alder 1 x 40W Lamp hanger silver 1 x 40W 12 V Interior lighting Lamp Lighting Ceiling lamp round grey 1 x 21W Ceiling lamp round grey 1 x 21W 12 V halogen ceili...

Page 117: ...r 05 3 interior 05 3 upper part 05 4 Environmental protection 12 1 F Fighting a fire 02 2 First aid kit 02 1 Fit for a Speed of 100 km h 03 11 Fixed tank 08 3 Flaps opening and closing 06 1 Forced ven...

Page 118: ...econdary panel 1 07 3 Secondary panel 2 07 3 Service flaps 05 5 Shunting 02 7 Shut off valves place of installation 09 4 Step tread 05 5 T Taillight bulbs 07 7 Technical data weights 13 1 tire pressur...

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