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Issue 3

The Explorer Group Limited

Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE

Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001

• www.explorer-group.co.uk

All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the

caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining

the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter

specifications and materials as conditions demand.

Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the

manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation.

Model Year 201

OWNERS
HANDBOOK

Touring Caravan

Summary of Contents for 2010 avante

Page 1: ...caravan Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation ...

Page 2: ... Off 4 1 Caravan Handling 4 1 ARRIVING ON SITE 5 1 Check Site Regulations 5 1 Selecting a Pitch 5 1 Side To Side Levelling 5 1 Leveller Jack 5 1 Ramp 5 1 Front Back Levelling 5 1 Parking on a Reverse Sloping Site or Steep Hill 5 1 GETTING STARTED 6 1 Electricity 6 1 Power Supply Charger 6 1 12v Systems 6 1 Generator Charger 6 1 Electricity Mains Supply 6 1 ConnectingTo Mains Supply On Arrival at S...

Page 3: ... Flyscreen 9 22 Taps 9 22 Exterior Door Retainers 9 23 Gas Locker Door 9 23 Internal Doors 9 24 Magnetic Catches 9 25 Bed Make up 9 26 Bunk Beds 9 26 FrontWrap Round Seating Option 9 27 Removable Drawer Locker 9 28 TV Aerial 9 28 VHF Television Reception Overseas only 9 28 Entertainment System 9 28 Radio DVD 9 28 Explorer Protect Autowatch Alarm System Option only 9 29 BPW Intelligent Drive Contro...

Page 4: ...Body Shell Integrity Guarantee 14 1 Conditions Attached To the Body Shell Integrity Guarantee 14 1 Customer Obligation Servicing 14 1 Mains Electrics 14 2 Spare Parts 14 2 RemedialWork 14 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION MAIN COMPONENTS 15 1 BPW Chassis 15 1 Braking System 15 1 Body Shell 15 1 Windows 15 1 Insulation 15 1 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Lid 15 1 Awning Channel 15 1 Additional Fixings toYo...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...

Page 6: ... will accept no liability or uphold the warranty if the caravan is altered or modified in such a way that would adversely affect the reliability Please Note It is a condition of your warranty that the caravan must have an annual service done by an Approved Retailer or Service Centre and a record is kept Pages are provided in the back of this guide for your assistance Approved Retailers or Service ...

Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...ing with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity by the exit door and a fire blanket next to the cooker Ensure you read the advice to occupier label fitted to your caravan usually found on the inside of the wardrobe door viii Never exceed your caravans Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass see CaravanTowingVehicle Weight Ratio ix The laden nose weight for your caravan should not exceed the lower of t...

Page 9: ...aced once cleaning is complete Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms In caravans with separated sleeping areas separate ventilation is required and is provided via a roof skylight at high level and a ventilator at low level within a bed box or under the fixed bed Gas Dispersal Holes All appliances and gas unions have a gas dispersal hole nearby It is essential that these are not blocked or made ineffec...

Page 10: ... proper functioning of the equipment for habitation as defined by the manufacturer User Payload UP This is calculated by the following formula 10L 10N 50 L is the body length of the caravan in meters N is the number of berths 50 is for normal equipment carried in the caravan a sample list is given below TV 3kgs Kettle 0 5kgs Bed linen 6kgs Crockery 5kgs Saucepans 3kgs Wastemaster 6kgs Aquaroll emp...

Page 11: ...2 4 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 12: ...the towing vehicle LOADING Always lower and secure the jockey wheel and the four corner steadies with the brace provided before entering the caravan This will ensure that the caravan does not tip up when you are inside Please Note Corner steadies should not be used as a jacking device Internal Loading Checks When loading your caravan it is advisable to i Distribute items evenly over the axle and a...

Page 13: ... Manoeuvre the hitch head over the tow ball and lower the jockey wheel using the winding handle until the hitch head opening sits comfortably over the tow bar ball WINTERHOFF STABILISER HITCH HEAD OPERATION Coupling The opened ball coupling is placed over the tow ball of the towing vehicle As the coupling load is applied to the tow ball the coupling will automatically close this is indicated when ...

Page 14: ... with a safety device to provide protection in the unlikely event of the separation of the main coupling while in motion It s also a legal requirement to use the breakaway cable whenever it s provided The purpose of the breakaway cable is to apply the caravan s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle The cable assembly is designed to part allowing the caravan to come to a halt away ...

Page 15: ... cycle carrier etc ii That there must be sufficient slack in the cable to allow the towing vehicle and caravan to fully articulate without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes iii That it is not so slack that it can drag on the ground Leave it too loose and the cable may scrape along the ground and be weakened so that it fails before doing its job BEFORE SETTING OFF i Connect the 1...

Page 16: ... of mind you may wish to check the ability of the cables to be able to cope with towing the vehicle at extreme angles before setting off To do so position the vehicle at alternate extreme angles and check that the cables do not pull too tight are liable to stretch or become unplugged No cables should be allowed to touch the ground as they will wear and become damaged and ineffective Please Note If...

Page 17: ...3 6 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ...

Page 18: ...oothly on the towing vehicle Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move the additional weight of the caravan ii Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by taking extra care not to ride the clutch iii Change gears smoothly Try not to jerk the clutch CARAVAN HANDLING i Allow for the caravan being wider than the car Ensure you have a clear view to the rear This may require the fi...

Page 19: ...4 2 TOWING AND DRIVING ...

Page 20: ...el i Apply the caravan handbrake and chock the caravan wheel if necessary ii Lower the jockey wheel to ground level before unhitching See index uncoupling You should then park your car usually next to the caravan furthest away from the door side Please Note On upward facing pitches when the hydraulically damped drawbar of the hitch becomes fully extended it will be necessary to compress the drawba...

Page 21: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE brace provided Corner steadies should not be used as a jack Take care not to lift the caravan wheels ...

Page 22: ...lation is designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC supply CONNECTINGTO MAINS SUPPLY ON ARRIVAL AT SITE Before connecting the caravan installation to the mains supply check that i The mains supply is suitable for your installation and appliances i e whether it is AC or DC and whether it is at the correct voltage and frequency ii Your caravan is properly earthed Never accept a supply from a socket out...

Page 23: ...propriate locker OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Please Note Connection to a mains voltage supply OVERSEAS requires particular attention Care must be taken when connecting supplies abroad since the supplies can be of REVERSE POLARITY The significance of REVERSE POLARITY is that when equipment is switched off it may not be electrically isolated The only certain way of making equipment safe is to unp...

Page 24: ...proved gas regulator designed to operate at a gas pressure of 30Mbar Your regulator is fitted with a test point which is accessed via the inlet at the side of the regulator This access point is only for carrying out gas pressure tests and should not be used for any other purpose CAUTION It is strongly recommended that only Gas Safe Register approved gas fitters carry out any work on your caravan g...

Page 25: ... Repeat step 4 for the 2nd furthest tap Repeat step four for all the cold taps Your system is now purged and primed ready for use Draining DownYour Water System i It is essential that you drain down your caravan water system when it is not in use This is most important during winter months to protect against frost damage ii Disconnect the water pump and switch off power supply iii Remove the water...

Page 26: ...AS SYSTEM Elddis does not recommend the use of any external cylinders All cylinders in use should be within the gas locker provided If you wish to utilise a larger cylinder and have this outside the gas locker then the connecting hose must not exceed 750mm It is recommended that no flammable material is stored or placed within 300mm of any open flame Your attention is also drawn to the fact that t...

Page 27: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...

Page 28: ... the unit need to be in the ON position The switches on the left of the unit are known as MCB s miniature circuit breakers These take the place of the conventional fuse but are more convenient In the event of a fault the MCB trips i e automatically moves to the OFF position After elimination of the fault the MCB can be re set by switching to the ON position against the spring pressure in an upward...

Page 29: ...the same rating Never replace a bulb with one with a higher rating You should ensure that when fitted no bulb is in contact with the surface of the lamp or shade Connecting a Solar Panel and or Satellite Dish Option only If you ordered your caravan with the entertainment pack option fitted then your caravan will have both a solar panel connection point and a satelliteTV connection point within the...

Page 30: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES ALL MODELS ...

Page 31: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT ...

Page 32: ... your user information pack Please Note Before attempting to use any gas equipment please ensure that the gas bottle is connected securely to the caravan s regulator via a high pressure gas hose and the bottle valve is in the on position Also ensure the appliance isolation valves are in the on position as shown in the gas system section Please Note Before attempting to use any electrical appliance...

Page 33: ...oven as a space heater vi When you are cooking it is essential to provide additional ventilation such as opening windows near grill cooker and oven Hob Burner control knobs Gas Hob i Turn the individual control knob for the burner you wish to light ii The depressing of the control knob overrides the flame failure device fitted to the burner Light the burner using a safety gas lighter If the burner...

Page 34: ... for 5 to 10 seconds to ensure the flame failure device is heated up enough to operate Oven control knob Gas Grill i Turn the grill control knob to the high flame position and with the knob depressed light the burner using a gas safety lighter If the grill does not light within 20 seconds then turn off the grill control knob for at least 30 seconds before trying again ii Once the grill lights it w...

Page 35: ...es of dots The larger the dot the colder the temperature C Flame meter Indicates if the refrigerator flame is alight D Piezoelectric ignition Produces a spark when pressed to ignite the burner flame ELECTRIC POWER OPERATION Electric power operation is available from two sources Battery operation 12V Mains voltage operation 230V Battery operation must only be selected after the refrigerator has rea...

Page 36: ...ism regularly and ensure door closes securely Ventilation grilles check regularly to ensure the grilles are clean and unblocked Securing products for driving One of the racks in your refrigerator has a system for securing products during driving The system consists of a simple click and slide plastic strip To secure products on the rack while driving push the plastic strip as tightly as you can ag...

Page 37: ...l start flashing once per second and an error code is shown in the LCD display When sufficient current is available again or the fault has been resolved the LED will emit a steady blue light again Direct current 12V The LED warns you whenever your vehicle s engine is not running or if a fault occurs or if sufficient voltage is available If this happens the LED will start flashing once per second a...

Page 38: ...ttle slide The gas mode can be reset only if the refrigerator is switched off If you switch the refrigerator on again and the gas mode is still not working the LED of the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an error code is shown in the LCD display Door locking mechanism The refrigerator door has an automatic locking mechanism The door locks automatically when you pr...

Page 39: ... discharged b Check battery charge it c Engine not running c Start engine Failure The refrigerator does not work on 230V Possible cause Action you can take a On board fuse defective a Fit new fuse b No connection to supply voltage b Establish power connection c AES gas operation despite c Appliance switches to gas connection to the supply voltage operation due to insufficient supply voltage automa...

Page 40: ...uipment and its associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued Afterwards a qualified technician must inspect according to EN 1949 every two years and a certificate issued It is the user s responsibility to arrange for inspections after purchase It is recommended that the gas burner be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year We recommend mainte...

Page 41: ...he 230V position This will turn on the water heaters electrical element It is imperative that there is water in the heater whenever the Gas or Electric is switched on SPACE HEATER OPERATION Gas Operation i Turn the gas control on top of the heater to the desired setting and depress the knob ii Keeping the control knob depressed look into the viewing window and see if the gas ignites You should be ...

Page 42: ...n is controlled by the number position set with 5 being the fastest speed and 1 being the lowest WARNING The space heater surfaces become hot in use and the guard provided does not give full protection to the young or elderly Fan Control MICROWAVE Notes 1 Your microwave is connected to your 230V electricity supply via a non customer useable plug 2 Switch on Omnivent to extract when using microwave...

Page 43: ...designed for charging up a flat battery SMOKE DETECTOR The caravan smoke detector will become active once the 9V battery which should be supplied with the smoke detector is connected The smoke detector fitted to your caravan has an alarm pause mode which will reduce the sensitivity of the alarm for a short period to allow for cooking within the caravan The alarm pause mode is activated by pressing...

Page 44: ...al position N B The emptying spout measuring cap is supplied in the same packaging as this manual WARNING Never add toilet fluid via the valve blade or via the toilet bowl 5 Slide the waste tank back into its original position via the access door Note Never use force if you cannot get the tank back into place easily This may cause serious damage 6 Make sure that the waste tank is secured with the ...

Page 45: ...9 14 HOWTO USEYOUR CARAVAN S EQUIPMENT 1 2 4 3 5 6 ...

Page 46: ...9 15 HOW TO USEYOUR CARAVAN S EQUIPMENT 7 8 10 9 11 12 ...

Page 47: ...tion 11 Pull the handle up and wheel the waste tank to an authorised waste dump 12 Push the handle back Turn the emptying spout upwards and remove the cap from the spout Hold the waste tank by the upper handle with one hand while placing your other hand by the rear handle so that during emptying you can operate the vent plunger with your thumb To empty the tank without splashing depress the vent p...

Page 48: ... emptying easy Sliding cover opens and closes automatically when sliding the cassette in and out Guarantees optimal hygiene Valve blade and blade seal Vent button vents the cassette to avoid splashing while emptying Handgrip Valve blade opener Access door Locks from outside the motorhome Preparing for use Following is a brief illustrated step by step guide For more detailed information please refe...

Page 49: ...ut spout upwards 4 Remove dosage cap and pour out spout Add toilet fluid in the dosage cup Add approx 2L of water through spout to cover tank bottom Replace cap return pour out spout to original stored position 5 Slide the holding tank into position through access door Never force insertion as this can cause damage to the toilet 6 Make sure the retaining clip secures the holding tank Close and loc...

Page 50: ...add some water to the bowl by pressing the flush button Release button to stop 10 After use open the blade by pushing the blade handle in an anti clockwise direction and press the flush button 11 After flushing close the blade by pushing the blade handle clockwise The toilet may also be used with the valve blade open which allows the waste to pass directly into the holding tank 12 Open access door...

Page 51: ...y require additionalThetford toilet fluid Cleaning and maintenance To clean the seal and blade the use ofThetford bathroom cleaner and rinse with water is recommended Alternatively use a luke warm solution of diluted washing up liquid Do not use household cleaners as they may damage the seals and other toilet parts Dry the seal and blade thoroughly and spray economically with silicone spray altern...

Page 52: ...nt 12v Rooflight The Omivent is a double glazed roof light constructed from a synthetic ultra violet screened material Its side operating mechanism allows a completely free central opening with built in fixed ventilation when closed It operates as an extractor fan and air intake fan Please note Do not change the direction of the fan unless it has been switched off O position and the blades have st...

Page 53: ...t is recommended that blinds are not in the closed position whilst the caravan is moving Door Flyscreen The exterior door flyscreen can be opened or closed from inside or outside the caravan and does not restrict door openings When opening or closing the door flyscreen use the finger grip provided TAPS KitchenTaps Your new caravan will be fitted with a Whale mixer tap Operation For correct operati...

Page 54: ...d the retainer will release the door enabling it to be closed GAS LOCKER DOOR All caravan models are fitted with a gas strut supported door which will remain in the open position without the need for a holding bracket This door will remain open unless locked by the key Please Note It is important when raising your gas locker door that you do not push the door past the vertical position as this cou...

Page 55: ...osition upon release It is recommend that the lever is always used when closing the door OTHER INTERNAL DOORS Other internal doors such as the wardrobe and table storage locker are fitted with a 2 position button lock Push the button to lock the door and the button should remain flush with the door Push the button again to release and the button should then protrude from the door surface Toilet Sh...

Page 56: ...en the door SPRUNG HINGES Overhead lockers will use sprung hinges These are suitably strong enough when closed to securely retain the door and prevent it from opening in transit Pulling the handle towards you with moderate force is sufficient to open the locker door and hold it in the open position SLIDING DOORS The room divider should be held in place during transit by the use of the strap with t...

Page 57: ...e bed slat box at the front end of the caravan Arrange seat cushions appropriately Bunk Beds All high level beds will take a maximum weight of 75kgs 11 stone When in use the high level beds must have the bunk safety boards in place as shown in the diagram Touring caravans are manufactured with a lightweight construction and therefore the beds are not designed to be knelt sat or stood upon without ...

Page 58: ...ng mechanism which can be found under this seat Pull the slats forward then turn the locking plate to be in the direction down the caravan see fig 1 in order to secure the front seat in place This will prevent the slats from going back into the front seat and increase the seated area Please ensure you return the locking plate to its normal position see fig 2 if you wish to remove the wrap round se...

Page 59: ...nsmitter The RED SPOT on the bottom of the mast indicates the front of the antenna iii When receiving vertically polarised signals Rotate the winder anti clockwise to cant the antenna through 90 degrees Do not over tighten or use undue force on the winder DO NOT cant for vertically polarised signals with theTELESCOPICS EXTENDED iv Switch on the power pack and the red LED will illuminate v Check th...

Page 60: ...to the alarm Additional sensors can be purchased from your retailer to enhance security See section below for operation or consult the manufacturers instructions provided in the Owners Information Pack Basic Operation Arming the System i Briefly press large arm disarm button ii Single chirp iii Awning light illuminates for 30 seconds iv Settling time of 15 seconds before responding to triggers v S...

Page 61: ...by a second press on the arm disarm button within 2 seconds Normal on tone followed by at home tone indicating isolation is active Settling time of 15 seconds before responding to triggers Armed in the isolation mode will be indicated by a double flash intermittently of the LED The at home sensors will be isolated other sensors will trigger the siren for 30 seconds Arming the System inTest Or Buzz...

Page 62: ...otential 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...

Page 63: ...ouse New Street Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2TB Telephone 01722 411430 Spare windows stencils can be found in your owners information pack for use if you ever need to order a replacement window ELECTRONICTAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and ease vehicle identification The security tag co...

Page 64: ...me tree secretions bird droppings etc should be washed off using plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits Any remaining dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth and warm water Please Note Under NO circumstances should any abrasive cleaning agents household detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be used Wash the window again using only cold water and dry off ...

Page 65: ...er remaining in any water container should be disposed of so that the container is empty ii The outside of external water containers should be thoroughly cleansed and washed down to remove any dirt dust or other contaminant Water at a suitably hot temperature containing an appropriate detergent is recommended for this purpose Water should then be put into the container swirled round then emptied o...

Page 66: ...ing the system at the start of the season it is recommended that a new Ultraflow filter cartridge should be fitted Please Note Suitable sterilizing chemicals are available from your Elddis Retailer accessory shop chemists or home brew shops It is not however recommended to use bleach or sodium met bisulphide TRUMA SPACE HEATER Please note YourTruma Space Heater front is now attached using 2 screws...

Page 67: ... an accurate pressure gauge The checks should be carried out before each journey and at regular intervals during storage Tyre Wear and Damage The legal requirements for tread depth on motor vehicle tyres apply also to caravans Similarly it is not permitted to mix cross ply and radial tyres on the same axle A redundant tyre must be replaced by one of the same size and construction Wheels should be ...

Page 68: ...e bolts have been screwed in as far as possible by hand each bolt should be tightened gradually in sequence Do not over tighten at this point as the final tightening should be done with a calibrated torque wrench The wheels of the caravan will not rotate during tightening as they are held rigid by the wheel hub brake unit xi Raise the corner steadies xii Lower the caravan to the ground xiii The wh...

Page 69: ...ituent part of the warranty conditions Adhere to the relevant operating instructions of the vehicle manufacturer or of the other vehicle component manufacturers Completion of the maintenance work in accordance with the prescribed intervals is essential in order to maintain the operating safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle The correction of any defects found or the replacement of any worn part...

Page 70: ...emain clear of the ground Lower the corner steadies to just site the caravan Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration Release the handbrake x Security Lowering and locking the corner steadies and removing the wheels will reduce the risk of caravan theft CARAVAN COVERS Caravan covers may be used to protect your new Elddis caravan provided that the cover used is of a breathable type Ensure that the ...

Page 71: ...12 2 STORAGE ...

Page 72: ...age caused by natural movements of internal doors and furniture Normal wear and tear servicing items and other components subject to routine maintenance THE EXPLORER GROUP LTD 3YEAR MANUFACTURERSWARRANTY IS OFFERED SUBJECTTOTHE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS 1 The duration of the warranty is 36 months from the original date of purchase 2 That the original construction of the caravan has not been tampered wi...

Page 73: ...therwise costs expenses or other claims for compensation howsoever arising 12 No liability will be accepted for any accidental or fire damage or any loss incurred by accident or fire 13 The unexpired period of the 3 year warranty is assignable to second and subsequent owners during the 3 year period The new owner should contact The Explorer Group Limited with proof of ownership service history and...

Page 74: ...f remedial work only after approved work has been carried out In the case of dispute The Explorer Group Limited will agree to the appointment of an independent arbitrator with both parties agreeing to pay 50 of their costs The arbitrator s decision is final and both parties must agree to abide by the decision The unexpired period of the 6 year Guarantee is assignable to second and subsequent owner...

Page 75: ...t iv Photograph size or diagram of required part Please Note All parts must be ordered and supplied through an approved retailer REMEDIAL WORK The Explorer Group Limited together with its suppliers is continually undertaking extensive research into testing remedial work procedures and materials such as sealants adhesives gaskets and tapes Therefore if for any reason your new caravan is damaged or ...

Page 76: ...positioned within the sandwich to add strength The very latest state of the art presses are employed to produce the extremely well insulated robust yet lightweight sections WINDOWS Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic construction and the door frames are extruded aluminium INSULATION Elddis caravans are built to thermal insulation Grade 2 This states that an average temperature difference of...

Page 77: ...15 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...

Page 78: ...LO MIDI PRIMA 500 MICROWAVE BCA DIGITAL HOB SPINFLO 4 BURNER HOB SPARK IGN TAPS KITCHEN WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER SHOWER EQUIPMENT WHALE MIXER TAPSVANITY WHALE SINGLE LEVER MIXER WATER FILTER PUMP WHALE WATERMASTER SYSTEM LIGHTS LED STRIP ADVANCE LED STRIP LIGHTING READING DOWN LIGHTS 1W LED SQUARE LIGHTS RECESS DOWNLIGHT SQUARE LED CONTROL PANELS BCA BLACK COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FITTINGS BCA C LINE TOI...

Page 79: ...16 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...

Page 80: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN PLUGWIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 81: ...urple Gr Red Green Red Gr Brn Green Brown Red Wh Red White Alarm Wh Blk Yel Blk Oven Red Or Wh Gr Or Wh Radio Bl Wh Wh Or Wh Gr Blu All white negatives are linked therefore cable sizes and locations may vary Blu Red Wh Brn Red Pur Wh Wh Yel PDU 12V Inputs Wh Lights Wh RUN Pump Whale Gr Red Red Gr Brn Red Wh Wh Wh Blu White Blue The water pump has an internal pressure switches fitted Wh Note Lights...

Page 82: ...er ight 5W L H Front Marker ight 5W Yellow Blue White Green Brown Red Black Stop Tail 21W 5W Reverse 21W L H Indicator 21W Yellow Black Yellow Blue White Green Brown Red Black Yellow Black Yellow Green Brown Red Red Black Blue Yellow Black White White White White White White White White White Black Brown Black Black Brown White Brown ROAD LIGHTS AVANTÉ ...

Page 83: ...17 4 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...

Page 84: ...129kgs 22 17cwt Optional Equipment Payload 17kgs 0 33cwt 17kgs 0 33cwt Maximum User Payload 133kgs 2 61cwt 142kgs 2 78cwt Plated M T P L M 1150kgs 22 59cwt 1271kgs 24 96cwt Max M T P L M 1350kgs 26 52cwt 1350kgs 26 52cwt Note 1 If you require a larger payload it is possible to upgrade the Plated MaximumTechnical Permissible Laden Mass Please contact your supplying retailer for more information Not...

Page 85: ...0mm 6 0 x 1 10 Maximum Hitch Weight 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt Mass in Running Order 1317kgs 25 87cwt 1311kgs 25 75cwt 1318kgs 25 88cwt Optional Equipment Payload 17kgs 0 33cwt 13kgs 0 45cwt 17kgs 0 33cwt Maximum User Payload 182kgs 3 57cwt 188kgs 3 69cwt 172kgs 3 37cwt Plated M T P L M 1499kgs 29 44cwt 1499kgs 29 44cwt 1490kgs 29 26cwt Max M T P L M 1500kgs 29 46cwt 1500kgs 29 4...

Page 86: ...ximum Hitch Weight 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt Mass in Running Order 1318kgs 25 88cwt 1307kgs 25 67cwt 1327kgs 26 06cwt Optional Equipment Payload 17kgs 0 33cwt 17kgs 0 33cwt 17kgs 0 33cwt Maximum User Payload 172kgs 3 37cwt 192kgs 3 77cwt 172kgs 3 37cwt Plated M T P L M 1490kgs 29 26cwt 1499kgs 29 44cwt 1499kgs 29 44cwt Max M T P L M 1500kgs 29 46cwt 1500kgs 29 46cwt 1500kgs 29 4...

Page 87: ...8kgs 29 43cwt Optional Equipment Payload 17kgs 0 33cwt 22kgs 0 21cwt Maximum User Payload 177kgs 3 47cwt 202kgs 3 96cwt Plated M T P L M 1650kgs 32 41cwt 1700kgs 33 39cwt Max M T P L M 1800kgs 35 35cwt 1800kgs 35 35cwt Note 1 If you require a larger payload it is possible to upgrade the Plated Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass Please contact your supplying retailer for more information Note...

Page 88: ...buted evenly around your caravan front and back and each side of the centre line should snaking start if at all possible don t brake and don t compensate by steering into the swings Just ease up on the accelerator and allow your speed to gradually decrease until the snaking subsides Q What IsThe Correct Awning Size For My Caravan A Ground to ground awning measurements for Elddis caravans can be fo...

Page 89: ...mmonly requested items but some items must be made to order Q I Am HavingTrouble Booking My Caravan For Its Service In Line WithThe Requirements WhatTimescale Is Acceptable A We will allow a delay of 60 days after your service is due but subsequent annual services should still be undertaken as close as possible to the anniversary of the original date of purchase Except for 3rd and 5th services whi...

Page 90: ...ble A thin steel cable linking the caravan handbrake to the vehicles tow bar In the event of the caravan becoming detached from the car the cable will pull the caravan handbrake on before snapping Bunk Bed This is a sleeping place usually higher up than a conventional bed Often but not always this can be folded or removed to provide additional living space Butane Is a form of Liquefied Petroleum G...

Page 91: ...disposal in addition to mains electricity and in some casesTV aerial connection Gas Cylinder This is a portable pressurized container for the storage of LPG Gas Cylinder Locker Is the compartment on the caravan for the storage of gas cylinders Gas Drop out Holes These are not part of the ventilation LPG is heavier than air so holes through the floor below gas powered appliances allow any leakage o...

Page 92: ...owing Weight This is the maximum weight that the towing vehicle is allowed to tow Maximum User Payload This is the maximum payload available for the user including essential habitational equipment MIRO Mass In Running Order Weight of the caravan equipped to the manufacturer s standard specification Therefore the condition in which it leaves the factory Note that this does not include any part of t...

Page 93: ...ess cushions Space Heater This is a type of heating equipment for the living quarters Modern units fitted offer gas and mains operation Speed Rating This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may be used as marked on its sidewall Stabiliser A safety device which helps to prevent instability this is done by increasing the friction between the caravan hitch and the tow ball Steady Winder A handle for...

Page 94: ...f those sold in recent years in the UK do as a result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme Warranty Is the terms and conditions that spell out your rights with regard to servicing repair or replacement of parts as provided by the manufacturer Wild Camping Term used for staying overnight away from a campsite Illegal in many countries but permission may be granted by individual landowners ...

Page 95: ...20 6 GLOSSARY ...

Page 96: ...res and pressures 5 Wheeled nuts 6 Towing hitch and reverse 7 Jockey wheel 8 Breakaway chain 9 Corner steadies 10 Adjusted and lubricated 11 Fully operational SECTION B EXTERIOR 1 Exterior panels 2 Windows 3 Rooflights 4 Entrance door Door locks 5 Wheel boxes 6 Mouldings 7 Gas bottle and fairing 8 Ventilators 9 Paintwork 10 All seals mouldings etc 11 Damp test 12 Striping etc SECTION C INTERIOR 1 ...

Page 97: ...annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 2nd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 3rd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with t...

Page 98: ... service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 6th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 8th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the man...

Page 99: ...l service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 14th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 16th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the ...

Page 100: ... 6 Cleaning of all Taps 11 2 Cooking Equipment 11 2 Exterior Cleaning 11 1 Furniture 11 1 INDEX Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic GRP 11 1 Interior Walls 11 1 Jacking 11 5 Lubrication 11 5 Shower Trays Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings 11 2 ThetfordToilet 11 3 Truma Space Heater 11 3 Tyres 11 4 Water Containers 11 2 Water Systems Sterilization 11 3 Care of your caravan Changing aWheel 11 4 Charging...

Page 101: ...mp 5 1 RCD 8 1 Refrigerator Thetford N112 9 4 Thetford N175 LCD 9 6 Reversing 4 1 Road Lights Avanté 17 3 Rooflights 9 21 S Safety general 2 1 Seating wrap round 9 27 Security Additional Security 10 3 Anti Wind Corner Steadies 10 1 Caravan Theft 10 1 CRIS 10 1 Electronic Tagging 10 3 Service Documents 21 1 Setting Off 4 1 Site Regulations 5 1 Smoke Detector 9 12 Space Heater Operation 9 10 230V Op...

Page 102: ...ntilation 2 2 W Warranty 13 1 3 Year Manufacturer s Warranty 13 1 Year 1 13 1 Years 2 and 3 13 1 Water Heater Operation 9 10 Gas Operation 9 10 Water System 6 4 Draining 6 4 Wheel Changing 11 4 Windows 9 22 Wiring Diagrams Avanté 17 2 ...

Page 103: ...22 4 INDEX Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Tel 01332 549278 MY2011 Ref 21146 ...

Page 104: ...caravan Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation ...

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