elddis 2011 Xplore 302 Owner'S Handbook Manual Download

Page: 1 / 88

Issue 3

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.

The Explorer Group Limited

Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE

Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001

• www.explorer-group.co.uk

OWNERS
HANDBOOK

Touring Caravan

Model Year 201

Summary of Contents for 2011 Xplore 302

Page 1: ... 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 The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7PE Telephone 01207 699000 Facsimile 01207 699001 www explorer group co uk ...

Page 2: ...lling 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 Site 6 1 Disconnecting Mains SupplyWhen Leaving Site 6 2 Overseas Electrical Connection 6 2 Gas Supply 6 3 Connection ...

Page 3: ...ced Plastic GRP 11 1 Acrylic Windows 11 1 Care Instructions for Seitz Rooflights 11 1 Window Blinds Flyscreens 11 1 Winterisation Storage 11 1 ABS A Frame Cover Wheel Spats Panels 11 1 InteriorWalls 11 1 Furniture 11 2 Cooking Equipment 11 2 Carpets Upholstery and Curtains 11 2 ShowerTrays Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings 11 2 Cleaning of allTaps 11 2 Water Containers 11 2 Water Systems Sterili...

Page 4: ... 1 Awning Channel 15 1 Additional Fixings toYour Caravan Shell 15 1 EQUIPMENT LIST 16 1 Xplore Range 16 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 17 1 13 Pin Drawing 17 1 Wiring Diagram 17 2 Road Lights 17 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18 1 Xplore Range 18 1 GENERAL QUESTIONS 19 1 GLOSSARY 20 1 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 21 1 INDEX 22 1 ...

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: ...t 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 ix Never exceed your caravans Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass see CaravanTowingVehicle Weight Ratio x The laden nose weight for your caravan should not exceed the lower of the following Towing vehicles ma...

Page 9: ... the cover is replaced 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 block...

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: ...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 as low as possible to optimize road holding and achieve the best poss...

Page 13: ...case of a small caravan manoeuvre the caravan up to the car s caravan coupling Coupling Open coupling jaw by pulling lever H vigorously upwards in the direction of the arrow until lever locks open Lower the opened hitch onto the ball head vehicle coupling and the lever will automatically release Closing and locking are carried out automatically Heed the Fig 3 1 position Connect the breakaway cable...

Page 14: ...itted by the caravan manufacturer s guidance as the clip may not be sufficiently strong Where No Designated Attachment Point Is Provided OnTheTow Bar i Fixed Ball Loop the cable around the neck of the tow ball If you fit the cable like this use a single loop only Fig 3 4 Step 3 ii Detachable Ball You must contact the tow bar supplier for advice Other Means of Attachment Alternatively it may be pos...

Page 15: ...ble to the tow vehicle HANDBRAKE Your caravan is fitted with BPW running gear and handbrake It is essential that prior to towing you ensure that your handbrake is in the fully off position This can be confirmed by ensuring that the handbrake arm is resting on the blue stop fitted to the side of the A frame as shown in Fig 3 5 below CABLES For peace of mind you may wish to check the ability of the ...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...4 2 TOWING AND DRIVING ...

Page 18: ...van 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 drawbar slightly in order to achieve a clean unhitching W...

Page 19: ...5 2 ARRIVING ON SITE ...

Page 20: ...stallation 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...

Page 21: ...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 22: ...oved 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 gas...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...d 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 the surface of the Space Heater in ...

Page 25: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...

Page 26: ...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 upwards directio...

Page 27: ...ite supply before actually switching on MAXIMUM BULB RATINGS FOR INTERNAL LIGHTS Type of Light Maximum Bulb Rating Compact Fluorescent 9W Reading Lights 10W Downlighters 10W MAXIMUM BULB RATINGS FOR ROAD LIGHTS Type of Light Maximum Bulb Rating Front position 5W Brake Rear position 21W 5W High level marker 5W Indicator 21W Reversing 21W Please Note Ensure that you only replace a blown bulb with on...

Page 28: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES ALL MODELS ...

Page 29: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT ...

Page 30: ...ack 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 ensure that you have co...

Page 31: ...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 fails to light within 20 seconds then release the control knob and wait 30 seconds before trying again iii Once the burner lights it will be necessary to keep the control knob depressed for about 5 to 10 seconds to ensure that the flame fa...

Page 32: ...urner using a gas safety lighter If the oven does not light within 20 seconds turn off the control knob and wait for 30 seconds before trying again ii Once the oven is lit it will be necessary to keep the control knob depressed for 5 to 10 seconds to ensure the flame failure device is heated up enough to operate Oven control knob ...

Page 33: ... 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 reached optimum temperature usin...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...perative 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 If you have an automatic ignitor then you should hear it ticking and eventually see the pilot ...

Page 36: ...ble 230V a c supply Fan only operation Turn the selector knob to the fan on position Gas operation Turn the selector knob to the gas on position There will be a pre purge pause of approx 30 sec s to allow any un burnt gas to leave the flue A green LED will light upon successful flame ignition If there is air in the gas supply line it may take a few attempts for the gas to ignite See section 9 for ...

Page 37: ... the sensitivity of the alarm for a short period to allow for cooking within the caravan The alarm pause mode is activated by pressing the button marked HUSH on the smoke detector While the detector is in the pause mode the detector will beep once per minute to alert that the alarm pause mode is activated Switching appliance off Turn the selector knob to the Off position Note that the fan will con...

Page 38: ...mptying 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 refer ...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...e bowl by moving the flush handle up and down once 10 The toilet may be used with blade open or closed To open the valve pull the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you It is now ready for use 11 After use open the valve blade if it is still closed and flush the toilet by moving the flush handle up and down Close the valve blade after flushing 12 To empty open access door and remove holdin...

Page 41: ... 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 alterna...

Page 42: ...ned however if it does not then tighten the friction control on the window stays to increase the holding force iii The Polyplastic window is also fitted with a night ventilation position where the catch is set to the centre position on the backing plate in this position it may be possible for rain to enter the caravan in adverse conditions ROOFLIGHTS Your caravan is fitted with at least one type o...

Page 43: ... desired position over the sink Lift the control lever to activate the pump and allow water to flow simultaneously To adjust the temperature swivel the lever to the left to increase the temperature and to the right to reduce the temperature WARNING The water temperature could be very high so do not lift the lever with the tap turned to the full left position Caution For winter storage and to preve...

Page 44: ...at you do not push the door past the vertical position as this could damage the hinges Also care should be taken when leaving the door in the open position to ensure that any wind cannot catch the door and push it open beyond the vertical position INTERNAL DOORS Toilet Shower Room Doors Toilet shower room doors are fitted with a lever lock which is operated by pushing the lever down The lever is s...

Page 45: ... 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 the stud fastening When stationary the room divider can be held shut by contact between a metal plate and magnet BED MAKE UP Paral...

Page 46: ...eases the thumb catches The locker can now be removed for storage To secure the unit into the caravan first place the locker into position then feed the straps though the thumb locks holding the strap taut push the thumb lock so that is closes on the strap TV AERIAL Your new Xplore touring caravan will be fitted with a 315 Status TV aerial To operate your 315 TV aerial follow the procedure outline...

Page 47: ...e radio i This will require a coaxial car radio plug a coaxial plug and a length of coaxial cable which are available from your local caravan retailer ii Assemble the cable and plugs and route the cable from the power pack to the radio iii Once the cable has been installed plug into the TV FM socket of the power pack and into your radio ...

Page 48: ...e it is necessary to identify the true owner of stolen property Marking your property with Microdots is the easiest way to ensure your valuables are quickly identified You can Microdot all kinds of property against theft including your touring caravan motor vehicles televisions bicycles jewellery in fact anything of value to you that will also be of value to a thief In the event of theft the polic...

Page 49: ...emically 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 theTouring Caravan Registration Document Please Note If you do not receive a Touring Caravan Registration Document lose it or any of the det...

Page 50: ...ining 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 with chamois leather Please Note Should scratches appear on the acrylic windows these can often be removed with an acrylic polish i e ICI Perspex p...

Page 51: ...at a non abrasive damp cloth be used for cleaning the Elegance taps and showers WATER CONTAINERS i All water 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 detergen...

Page 52: ...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 Explorer Group 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 sc...

Page 53: ... Pressure checks including those on the spare tyre should be made with the tyres cold and using 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 ax...

Page 54: ...r the 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 Th...

Page 55: ...cess in accordance to DIN EN ISO 1461 The duration of protection is according to a salt spray test to DIN 50021 standard WARNING Holes must not be made without approval of the chassis manufacturer The following lubrication instructions relate to the BPW chassis fitted to your new Explorer Group caravan They are a constituent part of your warranty conditions ...

Page 56: ...ICATE 1 Lubricate the coupling head 2 Drawbar bearings at the housing of the overrun hitch 3 Oil or grease brake lever 4 Oil or grease moving parts such as bolts and joints MAINTENANCEWORK 1 Overrun hitch function check 2 Check drawbar handbrake lever spring actuator reversing lever linkage and all movable parts for ease of movement 3 Check permitted vertical play 4 Check safety cable for damage ...

Page 57: ...re parts it is strongly recommended that only original BPW components are used Parts approved by BPW for caravan axles and suspensions regularly undergo special test procedures and as a result BPW is able to guarantee their quality However BPW cannot assess for every single third party product whether it can be used for BPW caravan axles and suspensions without any risk to safety This applies even...

Page 58: ...jacks are removed the wheels remain 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 Xplore touring caravan provided that the cover used is...

Page 59: ...12 2 STORAGE ...

Page 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 64: ...ng is 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 Xplore touring caravans are built to thermal insulation Grade 2 This states that an average temperature...

Page 65: ...15 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...

Page 66: ... MIDI PRIMA SPARK IGN XPLORE 302 SPINFLO DUPLEX SPARK IGN HOB SPINFLO 3 BURNER HOB SPARK IGN TAPS KITCHEN WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER SHOWER EQUIPMENT WHALE MIXER TAPSVANITY WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER WATER FILTER PUMP WHALEWATERMASTER SYSTEM LIGHTS 12V FLUORESCENT CROWN MATT ZINC 12V READING DOWN LIGHTS ZOE EYEBALL LIGHT WALL LIGHT SCS 12V 20W SLICE PATT CONTROL PANELS BCA BLACK COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FITTIN...

Page 67: ...16 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...

Page 68: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN DRAWING ...

Page 69: ...Pur Purple 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 L...

Page 70: ...r 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 2011 Xplore Road Lights Diagram ...

Page 71: ...17 4 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...

Page 72: ...0 Maximum HitchWeight 100kgs 1 96cwt 100kgs 1 96cwt 100kgs 1 96cwt Mass in Running Order 817kgs 16 04cwt 1023kgs 20 09cwt 1117kgs 21 94cwt Optional Equipment Payload 23kgs 0 45cwt 23kgs 0 45cwt 23kgs 0 45cwt Maximum User Payload 133kgs 2 61cwt 147kgs 2 88cwt 182kgs 3 57cwt Plated M T P L M 950kgs 18 66cwt 1170kgs 22 98cwt 1299kgs 25 52cwt Max M T P L M 1050kgs 20 62cwt 1350kgs 26 51cwt 1500kgs 29 ...

Page 73: ... Mass in Running Order 1222kgs 24 00cwt 1211kgs 23 78cwt Optional Equipment Payload 23kgs 0 45cwt 23kgs 0 45cwt Maximum User Payload 178kgs 3 49cwt 198kgs 3 89cwt Plated M T P L M 1400kgs 27 5cwt 1410kgs 27 69cwt Max M T P L M 1500kgs 29 46cwt 1500kgs 29 46cwt Note 1 If you require a larger payload it is possible to upgrade the Plated Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass Please contact your su...

Page 74: ...ering 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 Xplore touring caravans can be found by looking in the latest model section the Product Archive section on our website or by referring to the relevantTechnical Specification section of ...

Page 75: ...rvice 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 which must be on or before the anniversary of the original date of purchase We would recommend that you plan thes...

Page 76: ...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 Gas LPG which normally comes in blue cylinders This type of gas is most commonly used in the UK although a switch t...

Page 77: ... area Grey Water This is the waste water from sink shower GrossTrainWeight This is also known as CombinedWeight The maximum permitted weight of an outfit as specified by the tow car manufacturer GrossVehicle Weight GVW This is the weight of the vehicle laden to its maximum as defined by the manufacturer See also MTPLM GRP Is Glass reinforced plastic but more commonly known as glass fibre not fibre...

Page 78: ...he caravan this must not be exceeded National Caravan Council The only trade association representing manufacturers retailers and suppliers within the caravan industry Nose weight The weight exerted on the tow bar Special scales are available from accessory shops for measuring this weight Number Plate Caravans must display a legal number plate showing the same registration mark as their towing veh...

Page 79: ...owing limit and manufacturer s unbraked towing limit Towing Mirrors Additional rear vision mirrors added to a towing vehicle to provide a greater width of view to see past a caravan TrainWeight The maximum permissible combined weight of tow car and touring caravan Twin Axle Is a caravan with two pairs of wheels on two axles which are located close together These are usually the larger heavier cara...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ... 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 83: ...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 84: ...ng of all Taps 11 2 Cooking Equipment 11 2 Exterior Cleaning 11 1 Furniture 11 2 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 Window Blinds Flyscreens 11 1 Charging System 8 2 Code of Practic...

Page 85: ... RCD 8 1 Refrigerator Thetford N112P 9 4 Reversing 4 1 Road Lights 17 3 Rooflights 9 13 S Safety general 2 1 Security Additional Security 10 2 Caravan Theft 10 1 CRIS 10 2 Electronic Tagging 10 2 Microtag 10 1 Service Documents 21 1 Setting Off 4 1 Site Regulations 5 1 Smoke Detector 9 8 Space Heater Operation 9 6 230V Operation 9 6 Fan Operation 9 7 Gas 9 6 Gas Operation 9 6 Speed Limits 4 1 Stor...

Page 86: ...22 3 INDEX 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 6 Gas Operation 9 6 Water System 6 4 Draining 6 4 Windows 9 13 Wiring Diagram 17 2 ...

Page 87: ...22 4 INDEX Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Tel 01332 549278 MY20011 Ref 21147 ...

Page 88: ... 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 The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane Consett Co Durham DH8 7PE Telephone 01207 699000 Facsimile 01207 699001 www explorer group co uk ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2011 Xplore 302

Reviews:

Related manuals for 2011 Xplore 302

Brands by name

Popular brands

elddis 2011 Xplore 302, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for 2011 Xplore 302

Reviews:

Related manuals for 2011 Xplore 302

Brands by name

Popular brands