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MOTORHOME HIRER’S GUIDE 

CHAUSSON 2 BERTH 

 

Thank you for choosing MHK.  

These notes are provided as a guide for your reference and outline a few simple rules 
and guidelines to help make the most of your motorhome holiday.  

Contents 

General Care of the Motorhome ...................................................................................... 2

 

Pre-Travel Checks........................................................................................................... 2

 

Vehicle Return ................................................................................................................. 2

 

Water Systems ................................................................................................................ 3

 

Fresh Water ................................................................................................................. 3

 

Waste Water ................................................................................................................ 3

 

Toilet ............................................................................................................................ 4

 

Electrical Systems ........................................................................................................... 5

 

12 Volt ......................................................................................................................... 5

 

Engine Battery.......................................................................................................... 5

 

Leisure Battery ......................................................................................................... 5

 

240 volt ........................................................................................................................ 5

 

Hooking up to a 240 volt supply ............................................................................... 5

 

Gas System ..................................................................................................................... 7

 

Heating and Hot Water .................................................................................................... 8

 

Heating ........................................................................................................................ 8

 

Hot Water .................................................................................................................... 8

 

Refrigerator ..................................................................................................................... 8

 

TV/DVD ........................................................................................................................... 9

 

Keys and Alarm ............................................................................................................... 9

 

Control Panel ................................................................................................................ 10

 

Punctures, Breakdowns etc. .......................................................................................... 10

 

Vehicle Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 10

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for 2 BERTH

Page 1: ...liday Contents General Care of the Motorhome 2 Pre Travel Checks 2 Vehicle Return 2 Water Systems 3 Fresh Water 3 Waste Water 3 Toilet 4 Electrical Systems 5 12 Volt 5 Engine Battery 5 Leisure Battery 5 240 volt 5 Hooking up to a 240 volt supply 5 Gas System 7 Heating and Hot Water 8 Heating 8 Hot Water 8 Refrigerator 8 TV DVD 9 Keys and Alarm 9 Control Panel 10 Punctures Breakdowns etc 10 Vehicle...

Page 2: ...ge if you move off without carrying out these checks All cables and hoses are unplugged Gas has been turned off at the bottle and the fridge set to Vehicle Battery All windows and skylights are closed and locked Aerial has been lowered and levelled Loose articles cupboards and drawers are secured All occupants are using seat belts IT IS ILLEGAL TO TRAVEL WITH THE GAS CYLINDERS TURNED ON IT IS ILLE...

Page 3: ...ixed after the vehicle has been returned leaving you without water for the rest of your hire To fill the fresh water tank place a hose into the water filling inlet which is located on the left hand side of the vehicle to the rear of the passenger door Please note we do not recommend you use the fresh water system for drinking water Waste Water To empty waste water shower and sinks nothing to do wi...

Page 4: ...ou close the blade after use Should the red light come on you need to empty the cassette To empty the toilet cassette which is behind a locked panel on the left hand side of the outside of the vehicle marked WC lift the yellow flap and pull the cassette towards you If it appears jammed the blade was not properly closed see above Extend the end tube and unscrew the yellow cap Press the yellow butto...

Page 5: ...er to the living area for the internal lights TV etc The leisure battery is trickle charged by the vehicle engine whilst driving but note this will not be sufficient if the leisure battery is completely discharged and from either a portable generator or from a 240 volt hook up the cable for which is provided 240 volt There is a 240 volt electrical system onboard which is the preferred method of su...

Page 6: ...ugging in to the 240 volt supply When disconnecting unplug the hook up cable from the 240 volt supply first and then from the motor home Return the hook up cable to the rear storage compartment We also supply a 3pin domestic adaptor and a if going abroad a European adaptor You can keep an eye on the battery levels on the control panel by the entrance door ...

Page 7: ...it is ILLEGAL to travel with it turned on There is an outlet on the right hand side of the vehicle which allows you to plug a gas barbeque in to the motorhome s gas supply LPG is heavier than air and will sink to the bottom of any area This is why the locker that holds the cylinders has holes to allow an escape route for any leaking gas NEVER block these holes nor store anything other than the fit...

Page 8: ...master switch and the water pump top and bottom right hand buttons on the control panel The hot water is controlled by a small white rocker switch on the side of the bed Press up for 40 degrees press down for 60 recommended for showers It will take about 10 minutes for the water to get hot Remember that the hot water tank only holds about 10 litres at a time Refrigerator The fridge will work on 24...

Page 9: ...ward Keys and Alarm The large key is the ignition key and also operates the cab doors and unlocks the fuel filler cap located behind a flap by the passenger door The small key opens the side door the garage storage area gas cylinder locker toilet cassette and fresh water filler The fob operates the alarm and the central locking for the cab doors To set the alarm and lock the cab press the smooth b...

Page 10: ...k needs emptying We advise you check these regularly to avoid running short of power water unexpectedly Punctures Breakdowns etc The vehicle spare wheel is located under the rear of the vehicle To open the bonnet insert the key through the black rubber square above the middle of the FORD logo on the radiator grill Turn to the left and then to the right There is a towing eye on the front left hand ...

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