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CRUSADER CARAVANS

OPERATING 

INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1: ...CRUSADER CARAVANS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...lings Off road type couplings Ensure coupling moves freely oil or grease as necessary Fixed Couplings check the operation of spindle and screw nut NOTE On all couplings trigger lock on handle should be moving freely and in good condition oil regularly Check Handbrake Check for corrosion where base plate affixes to the A frame Hand brake lever should move freely and lubricated regularly Check condi...

Page 3: ... for water leaks Exterior Lighting It is an important safety factor that all 12V brake indicator tail and running lights should be operative and lenses not faded These should be checked before each departure Check rubber seals around all exterior light bases to prevent intrusion of water Check 12V wiring and plug for any signs of breakage or insect nests in 12V plug Gas Fittings Check gas connecti...

Page 4: ... an unqualified person Caravan awning Awnings are a valuable part of a caravan They effectively double the amount of space available It is advisable after every trip to wash the awning down and leave extended to dry If stored for a long period of time it should be extended every 6 months or so to check for mould etc Do not use ordinary household detergents when washing the awning as it may destroy...

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Page 31: ... AF 27 Disclaimer Please note Every effort has been put into ensuring the accuracy of this booklet however Crusader Caravans do not take responsibility for any discrepancy that may exist ...

Page 32: ...hirvale Pty Ltd in Trustees for The Seranth Trust trading as Dreamhaven Caravans ABN 20 799 107 499 8 Dreamhaven Court Epping VIC 3076 Po Box 1105 Epping DC VIC 3076 T 03 9408 0166 F 03 9401 5225 E admin crusadercaravans com au ...

Page 33: ... seen below IMPORTANT When connected to mains water pressure ensure that this isolation switch is turned off OTHERWISE you will continue to pump water from your water tanks and NOT mains water The water pump is normally located under the fridge or in a separate cupboard nearby See picture below 1 ...

Page 34: ...other valve to the water tank with water This will then enable water to be pumped from the second tank without experiencing any difficulty or damage to the pump Pumping dry and burning out Isolating either valve restricts the flow of water from either tank See Below FILLING TANKS There are two methods in filling your water tanks Firstly manually through the water fillers Secondly through the main ...

Page 35: ...ump isolation switch is turned off OTHERWISE you will continue to pump water from your water tanks and NOT mains water BLEEDING THE WATER SYSTEM If you discover that there is minimal water flow when operating under the water pump or there is obvious indicating that air is in your water pipes You need to bleed the system Procedure Open all taps Ensuite vanity shower kitchen A frame tap Turn on wate...

Page 36: ...unit You can check this by releasing the pressure release valve to ascertain that there is continuous water flow out from the unit See picture 1 picture 1 If not ensure that the mains water is connected to the caravan or ensure that your water pump switch is operating Picture 2 and there is sufficient water in the water tanks fitted to the van Picture 2 4 ...

Page 37: ...ch This switch is used to turn on the 240 volt power point where the HWU is plugged into to operate the unit Picture A Step 2 This On Off switch picture B is located on the unit and accessed from the external hatch opening This is the main 240 volt switch to the unit and must be left on at all times as the isolation switch picture A works in conjunction with this switch picture B Picture B 5 ...

Page 38: ...these three switches is in the OFF position then the hot water unit will not operate under 240 volt power Gas Operation For gas operation please ensure the gas bottles are full and the gas line is open Also ensure that the gas cock valve is open to allow gas to flow to the unit By turning the Water Heater button picture C on the reset red light will alight and automatically operate the unit 6 ...

Page 39: ...MA HOT WATER UNIT Before you proceed to operate the Hot Water Unit ensure that there is water in the water tank of the hot water unit Also ensure that the cover is removed before turning the hot water unit on 7 Valve is now open Red light will alight when gas unit is operating or reheating ...

Page 40: ... 8 COVER TO VENT Remove cover before turning hot water unit on otherwise unit will not operate ...

Page 41: ... WARNING DO NOT OPERATE 240 VOLT SWITCH AND GAS SWITCH TOGETHER 9 240 volt isolation switch to wall power point plug inside cupboard for hot water unit Gas switch ...

Page 42: ... exhaust vent with cover on Grey outer switch operates gas heater or fan only Black knob regulates fan Heating outlet vent and return air vent Gas cover MUST be removed before you start heater otherwise UNIT will not operate ...

Page 43: ... JUST INSIDE THE DOOR ENTRANCE ABOVE HEAD HEIGHT 12 Volt power is drawn from the battery via the Battery Protector switch which is located in the front boot of the caravan in most caravans The battery protector switch must remain in the OFF positions because the 12 volt power supply has bypass this switch NOT bypassed the battery protector unit 11 ...

Page 44: ...tery Protector this should be left on 11 0 Volts to ensure that the battery does not exceed the voltage output IMPORTANT If the caravan is being used for lengthy periods under House Power only This may result in loss of power due to the 12 ON OFF SWITCH TO BATTERY PROTECTOR ...

Page 45: ... that you return this switch back to 11 0 volts when battery is fully charged This battery protector is governed by a 50amp fuse The amber lights needs to be on to ensure there is a 12 volt supply to the caravan BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger is a devise designed to charge the battery when it is plugged into 240volt mains power or a generator If your van is fitted with Solar Panels then the b...

Page 46: ... unit The battery charger also has an on off switch on the unit this should remain ON at all times A fuse is located at the rear of the unit which needs to be unscrewed from the unit What will accompany the On Charge Light will be one of the three other lights Bulk Absorption Float if this doesn t occur check unit If charger is ON but still no charge is taking place then check nearby fuse 14 ...

Page 47: ...operating any toilet system please ensure that the drainage cap is fitted to the external cassette unit To remove the cassette simply lift the green or yellow release latches depending on the model and pull out 15 Cap Release Latch Dometic Toilet system Thetford toilet system ...

Page 48: ...ter unit Fridge during maintenance repairs or cleaning If there is no gas flow to the appliance ensure that the valve is in the open position as shown below and check that the valve of the regulator at the gas bottles is in the appropriate position to the gas bottle that is being used 16 Valve is now open Twin gas regulator fitted to most One way valve turn left for left gas bottle turn right for ...

Page 49: ... on the towing vehicle with minimal amount of slack in the cable to allow the pin in the brake safe switch to be pulled out of its housing to activate the emergency braking system IMPORTANT Do not use the brake safe system as a hand brake This will cause the battery powering the brake safe system to lose power and became inoperative Flat battery 17 Breakaway switch Cable to be affixed to the towin...

Page 50: ...pressing the press button you can check the power level of the battery either Normal charge or Low charge will be displayed 18 Normal light indicates battery charged Press button to check battery level Low light indicator Battery Needs attention The red charge light will activate once connected to the car via the number 2 PIN on the caravan plug and the power dial is turned to the number 2 positio...

Page 51: ...ellers are advised to ensure that the shower head is stored by placing it in a wrapped clothe and placed on the shower floor The shower head is not designed to remain in the cradle whilst travelling because it likely to dislodge and thus damage 19 Correct storage position ...

Page 52: ...ce door Customers are advised NOT to cover or restrict air flow to the door vent This vent is designed as a safety measurement under the Standard Manufacturing Regulations 20 Do not leave shower head in cradle ...

Page 53: ... Fridge Fan Operation On Selected Caravan Models 21 DO NOT COVER OR RESTRICT AIR FLOW TO THIS VENT ...

Page 54: ...too hot the fan activates to create an air flow to cool the fridge coils Fridge Fan isolation switch Giving you the option to switch the fan off when in storage or during the night WARNING by turning it off at night defeats the purpose of cooling the fridge whilst in use thus causing the fridge to work ...

Page 55: ... WINEGARD ANTENNA Raising the antenna to operating position turn the elevating crank clockwise in UP direction about 13 turns or until resistance is reached Rotating Antenna for Best Picture 23 ...

Page 56: ...w rotating the antenna Lowering antenna to travel position Rotate antenna until pointer on directional handle aligns with the pointer on the ceiling plate Turn level crank counter clockwise in DOWN direction about 13 turns or until resistance is noted Antenna is now locked in travel position TV and DVD connection 24 12 volt connection port ...

Page 57: ...Yellow RCA lead to connect to yellow port on TV Black button Digital booster for Winegard Antenna If connected to caravan park satellite connection DO NOT TURN ON otherwise you will receive no reception Aerial Connection Port ...

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