Page 1 • SIESTA OPTIMA MANUAL Version 10/2015...
Page 2 1. Introduction Dear Camper, Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY motor home. The trust you have placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innovations and fine touches to make our motor homes even better. Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjo- yable days of the year.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tyres ................. 28 General information............. 4 Tyre pressure ............29 Designations in the operating instructions ....5 Tyre profile depth and age of tyres......30 Wheel rims ............... 31 Chapter 2: Safety Changing a tyre ............32 Fast tyre repair kit ............
Page 4 1. Introduction 6.12 Seatbelts in the motor home ........81 10.8 Oven ................ 180 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements ....82 10.9 Rooftop Air Conditioning ........182 Chapter 7: Electrical Installations Chapter 11: Accessories ..........184 Safety instructions ........... 86 Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care Elements of the electrical system ......
Page 5: Introduction
For • Any defects that affect the safety of passengers or the this reason, no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based motor home should be remedied immediately by trained on the con-tents of this user manual.
Page 6: Designations In The Operating Instructions
1. Introduction 1.2 Designations in the operating instructions In accordance with guarantee conditions, HOBBY's dealer will give you a 5-year guarantee on the consistency of the motor home. Your dealer will give you a guarantee booklet, “5 Years‘ This manual explains the motor home in the following Guarantee on Consistency“...
Page 7 1. Introduction Lists Optional Extras Lists are given in the form of key words and shown as bullet You have selected a mobile home that is equipped to taste. points using “-“. This user manual describes all of the models and equipment Handling instructions offered within the same programme.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Safety
2. Safety Chapter 2: Safety No use of the motorhome other than that described here is permitted; any other use is regarded as contrary to the inten- ded use. 2.1 Intended use 2.2 General information This motorhome has been designed as a mobile travel accom- modation for private, not commercial use. It is not intended for • The mobile home may only be driven on public roads by so- permanent residence. Furthermore, no more than the number meone with a valid driving licence category for such vehicles. of people for which this camper has been planned may spend • Operating and user instructions for built-in equipment the night in the vehicle. When the camper is on the road, it may...
Page 10: Fire Protection
2. Safety 2.3 Fire protection Precautions against fire • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and cooking devices. • Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised workshop. • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance. • Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the Example of a rescue sheet for the Optima V60 GF fire extinguisher.
Page 11: Equipment
2. Safety 2.4 Equipment 2.4.1 Emergency equipment To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with them. First-aid kit 100 m The first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed position in your motor home. Any objects removed from the Minimum distance between warning triangle and mobile home first-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should Warning triangle...
Page 12: Vehicle Tool Kit
2. Safety Mobile homes with a technically permissible maximum weight of more than 3.5 tons must also carry a flashing war- ning light; with a technically permissible maximum weight of more than 4 tons they must also carry at least two (2) chocks (not included in the scope of delivery). 2.4.2 Vehicle tool kit Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories. The toolbox is included separately in the vehicle. Upon delivery, it is located in the external storage locker or under the bed.
Page 13: Before Driving
The following documents are required to initiate the registra- tion process: Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised! - Motor Vehicle Registration Certificate Part II and/or Certifi- If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho- cate of Conformity (CoC) rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you! - Electronic Insurance Certificate/eIC Number - personal identification or proof of residence • Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the first - possibly, power of attorney to have someone else register 50 miles with your camper. the caravan. • Switch off the gas-operated built-in devices before put- - if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes ting petrol in the tank.
Page 14: Before Each Drive
2. Safety 2.5.2 Before each drive Road safety • Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems (switch on battery circuit breaker), steering and brakes function correctly. • If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time (approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the brake system and the accelerator system. • Set the vehicle's wing mirror. Prepare the vehicle before driving! • Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the As the owner / driver of the vehicle, you are responsible for the...
Page 15: Preparing The Vehicle
2. Safety Rear garage (model-specific) Battery When loading the rear garage adhere to the permissible axle • Fully charge the batteries before each journey. Please refer loads and the technically permissible total mass. Distribute pay- to the section on "Ancillary battery". load evenly. Excess point loads will damage the floor covering. • Switch on battery circuit breaker. Driver‘s cabin • The maximum permissible load for the rear external storage locker is 150 kg. Do not forget the following • On no account should the permissible rear axle load be • Set the sitting position. exceeded. • Due to load removal on the front axle, it is considerably more difficult to handle the vehicle when the rear garage Preparing the vehicle is fully loaded.
Page 16 2. Safety • Secure the table and, if possible, lower it. • If necessary, slide the TV antenna in as far as possible or • Close doors (including refrigerator door), drawers and retract the satellite dish flaps firmly. • If necessary secure any loads on the roof ensuring that they • If necessary, secure the TV mount and, if possible, dis- cannot slide. mantle the TV and store it securely. • If necessary secure bicycles ; ensure that they cannot slide • Heavy and/or voluminous objects (e.g. TV, radio) must be and check that the existing lighting systems are not covered. secured before driving. • If necessary turn off the light in the tent in front of the • Fully open the Remis Blinds for the driver's cab and lock engine home.
Page 17: While Driving
2. Safety • Only install children's car seats on seats that have been fitted by the manufacturer with three-point belts. • Turn the swivel seats in the direction of traffic and lock them into place. The seats may not be turned while driving. • Lock the sliding seat into its original position. • Do not open the door latch! • No extra passengers may remain in the vehicle! Driving Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in Observe the specific features of the mobile home's driving order to familiarize yourself with the motor home. Remember performance! to practise reversing. The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle; 2.6 While driving adjust your driving style accordingly. Your motor home is not an automobile! The following applies for driving: In many situations, it reacts very differently to a “normal“ au- • Do not underestimate the length and width of the mobile...
Page 18: Driving Economically
2. Safety Driving economically • Never accelerate if the mobile home starts to swing. • Adjust your speed to road and traffic conditions. The engine of your motor home has not been designed to drive • Long descents with a slight gradient can become dangerous. constantly under a full load. Adjust your speed from the very beginning to allow you to speed up if necessary without endangering other automobiles. The following applies when driving • As a general rule, never drive faster downhill than uphill.
Page 19: After Driving
2. Safety Reversing/Manoeuvring 2.7 After driving Your engine home is far larger than a car. Selecting a parking space The following applies to reversing/manoeuvring • Even if the wing mirrors are correctly adjusted there is a The following applies for selecting a parking space significant blind spot. • Select a parking space that is as level as possible. • When reversing or parking in places with poor visibility get • If possible, pick your spot in daylight. help to guide you in.
Page 20 2. Safety Switching electric consumption: The following applies when switching electric consumption • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V. Otherwise, if the engine is not on, the 12 V electrical supply will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes. • Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required. Water installation Water left standing in the fresh water tank or the pipes quickly becomes undrinkable. Please empty any residual water from the water tank before filling it with fresh water. Therefore, check the water pipes and the fresh water tank before each drive to ensure they are clean. Disinfect and rinse the drinking water facility regularly, and always before each journey.
Page 21: Chapter 3: Chassis
In addition, the VIN is also given on the type plate of the base vehicle as well as on the Hobby type plate (in the motor com- partment on the upper front cross member of the radiator).
Page 22: Loading
Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower storage compartments and near the axle. • Never overload the rear of the mobile home, because this will have a negative influence on its driving performance. • The lower the mobile home's centre of gravity, the better Hobby name plate its driving performance and response in curves. Approval number • Store baggage in the interior in cupboards and storage Manufacturer's version compartments.
Page 23: Definition Of Masses For Motor Homes
1. Technically permissible overall mass Information regarding the technically permissible maximum weight is based on Hobby Wohnwagenwerk's specification in If you are not sure whether or not you have overloaded the cooperation with the manufacturers of the previous construc- vehicle, you should have it weighed at a public weighing tion stages (Fiat). This mass takes into account the specific...
Page 24 3. Additional equipment / optional extras FIAT Mass of the equipment that was assembled by the manufac- Siesta, Optima turer in or on the mobile home in addition to the standard equip- ment. These optional extras will be shown in the actual mass of...
Page 25: Towing Fixture
3. Chassis The minimum loading capacity includes objects that users may carry in the mobile home which are not included in the mass when ready to drive or in the optional extras (e.g. clothing, toilet and kitchen fittings, food, camping equipment, toys, pets). The remaining additional load (5.) must always be greater than or equal to the minimum loading capacity (6.);...
Page 26: Externally Mounted Fixtures
Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle and the fixing of the so-called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible. Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents If the technically permissible maximum weight is increased, • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted the trailer load is reduced , respectively. Again, in this case fixtures. the trailer load cannot be increased. • Take your motor home to a technical support organisation or technical service provider (e.g.
Page 27: Automatic Transmission
3. Chassis 3.6 Automatic transmission These three positions are not fixed, i.e. after the lever has been moved it jumps back to the centre position. As an option, your motor home can be equipped with an au- Manual operation tomatic transmission (Comfort-Matic) which has two methods This method of operation allows the driver to select a suitable of operation: MANUAL/gearshift and AUTO(MATIC). Since gear according to the conditions under which the vehicle is the clutch is engaged and released by means of an electro-...
Page 28 3. Chassis Parking the vehicle To ensure that the vehicle is safely parked, step on the brake pedal and then shift into either first gear or reverse (R). Further- more, when parking on a slope, you must also pull the hand brake. Never leave the vehicle when the transmission is in neutral (N).
Page 29: Chapter 4: Wheels, Tyres
Rim size Fiat Ducato • Never drive an overloaded vehicle. 16'' 180 Nm Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY motor 15'' 160 Nm home. Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in these tyres! Check the tightening torques every 5,000 km or at least Winter tyres are mandatory in many EU countries! once a year.
Page 30: Tyre Pressure
4. Wheels and tyres 29 Snow chains 4.3 Tyre pressure The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre Never drive faster than 50 km/h. should be checked approx. every 4 weeks and before you go Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads. on longer journeys.
Page 31: Tyre Profile Depth And Age Of Tyres
4. Wheels and tyres 4.4 Tyre profile depth and age of tyres Replace your tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1.6 mm. The minimum tread depth gives you only the barest amount of safety while driving. The following recommendations must be observed: Safety limit in summer: 3.0 mm Safety limit in winter: 4.0 mm...
Page 32: Wheel Rims
4. Wheels and tyres 31 4.5 Wheel rims Only use the rims noted in the registration documents. Should you wish to use other rims, please note the following. The following applies when using other wheel rims: - Size, - construction, - injection depth and - The load bearing capacity must be sufficient for the per- missible total axle weight.
Page 33: Changing A Tyre
4. Wheels and tyres 4.6 Changing a tyre • Tighten the wheel mounting screws evenly with the wheel spanner. Please refer to the operating instructions for Preparing to change the tyre the base vehicle for the specified value of the tightening •...
Page 34: Fast Tyre Repair Kit
4. Wheels and tyres 33 The fast tyre repair kit can be used when the outside tempera- ture ranges from -20°C to + 50°C. Please refer to the FIAT manual for instructions on how to use the fast tyre repair kit. There is an expiry date on the sealant.
Page 35: Chapter 5: Exterior Structure
5. Exterior Structure Chapter 5: Exterior Structure 5.1 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your motor home. Draft-free ventilation is integrated in your mobile home via the traction unit; de-aerating via the roof bonnets. Do not interfere with their mode of operation! Ventilation grill, refrigerator Refrigerator...
Page 36 5. Exterior Structure Do not block the refrigerator's ventilation grill so as not to restrict cooling performance and the functions of the refri- gerator. These winter panels are a chargeable option; they can be ordered from your dealer. Please also note the information on the covers. For further information, please check the operating instructions of the refrigerator manufacturer.
Page 37: Opening And Closing Doors And Flaps
5. Exterior Structure 5.2 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are supplied with the motor home: two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle: - driver‘s and passenger‘s doors - a code card. Note the manufacturer‘s operating instructions for the basic vehicle.
Page 38 5. Exterior Structure The entry door is your escape route in an emergency. Therefore, never block the door from the outside! Only drive when the entry door is shut. To avoid damage, do not use the track for the insect screen as assistance when entering the motor home.
Page 39 5. Exterior Structure Example of pleated insect screen Entry door from the inside in the Optima model Entrance door internal Pleated insect screen Opening • Carefully open and close the insect screen plissé by gui- • Pull on the handle until the door opens.
Page 40 5. Exterior Structure Porta Potti flap Garage (storage locker) flap Garage flap/ Stowage flap (model-specific) Toilet flap Opening Opening • Unlatch both locks with the key. The handles will be slightly • Use key to unlock flap projected. • Press both buttons ( ) and open flap.
Page 41 5. Exterior Structure Gas bottle container flap Locking device for doors and flaps Gas-bottle Container Flap Locking devices for doors and flaps The entrance door as well as some of the external flaps can be The ventilation grill of the gas-bottle container flap must fastened using the locks on the outside wall of the mobile home.
Page 42 5. Exterior Structure Opening • Grasp the cover flap at the bottom of the latch and pull it up. Closing • Grasp the latch of the cover flap and close it until it clicks into place. Please refer to the appropriate chapters on water, gas and elec- tricity for information on handling the individual components.
Page 43: Entrance Step
5. Exterior Structure Petrol cap Extended entrance step Petrol filler neck 5.3 Entrance step The black petrol cap is covered by a flap located on the left The motor homes are equipped with an electrically extenda- side of the vehicle behind the driver's door in the lower sec- ble entrance step tion of the B-pillar.
Page 44: Towing Fixture
5. Exterior Structure Levelling supports, folded in Retracted entrance step Switch for step tread 5.4 Levelling supports To open • Press the switch in the entrance area. The levelling supports are located in the rear area by the The entrance step will be extended automatically. frame extension.
Page 45: Rear Ladder
5. Exterior Structure Levelling supports, folded out Rear ladder Retracting levelling supports 5.5 Rear ladder • Use crank to release levelling supports. The rear ladder is used to ascend to the roof of the mobile • Continue to crank smoothly until the levelling support is once home, e.g.
Page 46 5. Exterior Structure Do not tread on Do not this part of the tread on roof!!! this part of the roof!!! Rear ladder, folded out Curved edges of roof To fold The following applies for the roof load • Fold the ladder up. The roof has not been made for concentrated loads.
Page 47: Roof Rail
5. Exterior Structure The maximum total load for the roof rail is 80 kg! Be careful when standing on the roof. There is a great danger that you will slip if the roof is wet or icy. Before driving, the read ladder must be folded up and locked.
Page 48 5. Exterior Structure • Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loading. • Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle. • Place a note with the overall height in a visible position in the driver’s cabin to avoid having to calculate it when passing under bridges or through archways.
Page 49: Bicycle Carrier
5. Exterior Structure Bicycle carrier, loaded Bicycle carrier, secured 5.6 Bicycle carrier • Ensure that the existing lighting equipment is not completely or partially obscured by any loads. Please read the separate operating instructions for the bicycle carrier before using it. The maximum permissible loads for bicycle carriers are 60 kg.
Page 50 5. Exterior Structure Clipse Derivatives If the rear-mounted bicycle carrier is not required, it must be folded up and secured. To do this, use the clip and the sepa- rate fastenings included in the accessory kit. When driving with bicycles, the bicycle carrier must be unfolded and the straps must be firmly lashed.
Page 51: Velo Ebike Carrier
5. Exterior Structure • Always maintain the permissible load-carrying capacity of the carrier (75 kg) and never overload it. • If the rear carrier is fully loaded, and depending on how much the load juts out over it, the load on the rear axle will be increased while it will be decreased on the front axle.
Page 52: Sun Awning
5. Exterior Structure Extending • Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win- ding mechanism. • Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible.
Page 53: Chapter 6: Interior Structure
Furniture doors with a locking mechanism Stowage and wall cabinets Opening • Press the pushbutton (Siesta: from the top) to unlock the flap. • Pull on the handle until the flap opens. Closing • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock.
Page 54 6. Interior Structure Mirror cabinets Magnetic locks Furniture doors with magnetic safety catches or press locks To open • Open the door of the mirror cabinet by pressing the lower edge from behind. Opening • Pull on the handle and swing the door open. To close •...
Page 55 6. Interior Structure Washroom door handle Pressure lock on kitchen drawer Furniture doors with handle Drawers with a pressure lock Bath room door To open • Press the bottom of the pushbutton to unlock the drawer. • Push the handle to open and shut the door. •...
Page 56 6. Interior Structure Olive-shaped handle Pushlock in connection with kitchen drawer Furniture doors with turning knob Kitchen drawer/cupboard with pushlock Clothes cupboard (model-specific) Each individual drawer is secured by a separate pushlock • Turn the knob to open or shut the door. To open •...
Page 57: Sliding Doors
6. Interior Structure To close • Push the handle to shut the drawer or the door of the cupboard. • Press the push-lock until the knob snaps into place and the drawer is securely shut. Please observe the maximum load of 15 kg per drawer.
Page 58: Television Holder
6. Interior Structure Extendable flat screen TV mount, locked TV mount, folded out 6.2 TV mount included in Deluxe package) Mount for flat screen TV • To unlock, push the metal rail to the right. The lock will be released and the TV mount can be folded out. 230 V power sockets and an aerial socket for the TV and/or •...
Page 59: Tables
6. Interior Structure To lower • Pull the lever all the way to the other side to unlock the table. • Use both hands to push the table top down. • Pull the lever back into its original position to lock the table into the desired position.
Page 60: Hanging Table
6. Interior Structure Hanging table with pivotable table top Locking pin underneath the table top Hanging table • Place the shortened supporting leg at the front edge of When lowered, the hanging table can be used as a base frame the table top on the floor.
Page 61: Seating Arrangements And Sleeping Areas
6. Interior Structure Widening the seating bench Transverse Seat 6.4 Seating arrangements and sleeping areas Converting the Transverse Seat (only Optima) The seating arrangements can be converted to beds. In order to use the additional bed in the rear, the transverse seat must be converted.
Page 62: Rearranging The Cushions
6. Interior Structure 6.5 Polsterumbau Additional cushion (only for T65 FL) The A55 GS and V60 GF models cannot be converted Head rest as the seating arrangement has not been constructed to enable this. None of the motor homes with alcove beds can be con- Back cushion verted, because there is not enough free space when the Back cushion...
Page 63 6. Interior Structure Head rest Additional cushion Head rest Back cushion Back cushion Back cushion Seat cushion Back cushion Seat cushion Seat cushion Seat cushion Additional cushion Back cushion Additional cushion Seat cushion Back cushion Seat cushion Rearranging the cushions in the T65 FL Optima model with Rearranging the cushions in the T65 GE Optima model with the optional extra of an L-shaped seating arrangement + the optional extra of an L-shaped seating arrangement +...
Page 64 Additional cushion Seat cushion Additional cushion Rearranging the cushions in the Siesta model 1. Hook the table into the lower guiding rail (see 6.3 Tables). 2. Fold up the side elements of the seating benches. 3. Place the plywood panel over the side elements. Use the additional mounting foot to support the panel in the middle.
Page 65 6. Interior Structure Extension plank for widening the beds Widening the beds Widening the Beds In models with individual beds above the garage, the two beds can be joined by widening the beds. • Insert the extension plank into the rails. •...
Page 66 6. Interior Structure Safety net Alcoves pushed together Alcoves/queen-size bed, crossways/Alcove bed The floor of the alcove can be pushed together for a more comfortable sitting position. Use the mounted handle push it forwards. Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do not fall out of upper berths.
Page 67 6. Interior Structure Retracted step Extended step Step for bed at rear end of vehicle (model-specific) Retracting the step • Push the step slowly and evenly all the way back into the panelling. Some beds at the rear end of the mobile home can be ac- •...
Page 68: Access Ladder
6. Interior Structure Ladder fastening Alcove bed, lowered Alcove Bed, Mechanical (model-specific) Access ladder Ladders are used to access alcoves, upper bunk beds and To operate beds at the rear end of the motor home (model-specific). • If necessary, remove the backs and head rests from the seating bench.
Page 69 6. Interior Structure • Before driving, return the alcove bed to its original upright position and lock it into place. Maximum load for the alcove bed: 200 kg When returning the alcove bed to its storage position, ensure that the fabric facing on the sides does not slip out and behind the alcove bed, where it would get caught in the mechanical system.
Page 70: Washroom
6. Interior Structure While driving, the fixed shower doors must be locked into their original position. Ensure that the shower door does not cover the hot air outlet nozzle when the heating is on. Fixed shower doors 6.6 Washroom Fixed shower doors included in Deluxe package) As an option, the wash room can be equipped with a fixed shower door instead of a shower curtain.
Page 71 6. Interior Structure Clothesline Arrester Counterpart Clothesline (in the Optima model) • To extend the clothesline, pull out the arrester and hook it into the counterpart on the opposite wall by threading The Optima series is fitted with a clothesline in the washroom. it from above through the extended opening towards the floor.
Page 72: Windows
6. Interior Structure Closing • Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks. • Close the window. • Turn the latch to the original position so that it clasps behind the brackets and pull the pane into the seal. As added protection against falling out, the windows by the children's beds can only be opened slightly.
Page 73 6. Interior Structure Windows must be shut while driving. Never use de-icing spray or an ice scraper for the windows in the motor home. High humidity may cause a light mist to form within the window panes. This will disappear by itself when the wea- ther is drier.
Page 74 6. Interior Structure To combine • Pull the sunshade down slowly and evenly, then pull the insect screen down to the desired position. To avoid consequential damage, leave the shades open when the motor home is not in use. Sunshade/insect screen Sunshade/insect screen Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window from and fully adjustable.
Page 75 6. Interior Structure Closing • Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks. • Close the window. • Turn the latch to the original position so that it clasps behind the brackets and pull the pane into the seal. The roof window must be shut while driving.
Page 76: Dimming System For Driver's Cabin
6. Interior Structure Front system Side system 6.8 Dimming system for driver's cabin Front system • Press the locks together to open the locking mechanism. The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is • Press the clasp together in the middle.
Page 77: Skylight
6. Interior Structure Skylight Safety instructions • Never open the skylight in strong winds/rain/hail, etc. or if the temperature outside is below -20°C! • Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and opening mechanism.
Page 78 6. Interior Structure Insect screens and shades (plissés) Both plissés are fully adjustable by sliding them horizontally from side to side. Small roof bonnet Locking knob Small roof bonnet Opening • This roof bonnet can be opened in the opposite direction to traffic.
Page 79: Seats In The Driver's Cabin
6. Interior Structure Seating arrangement Lever for turning the seats 6.10 Seats in the driver's cabin The lever for turning the seat is located on the outer edge of the seats in the driver's cab. All of the motor homes (except for A65 GM / A70 GM) have pivoting driver's and passenger's seats, which can be used Swivelling seats to extend the number of seats available in the superstruc-...
Page 80 6. Interior Structure Movable passenger seat Lever for changing the position of the passenger seat Movable passenger seat Changing the position • Pull the lever up and hold it tight. • Push the seat toward the centre of the vehicle. In the A55 GS model, the passenger seat can be turned and, •...
Page 81: Construction Of The Seats
6. Interior Structure Seating bench in the superstructure Converting the L-shaped seating arrangement Converting the L-shaped seating arrangement 6.11 Construction of the seats Cushion fastenings To use the outer seats in models with an L-shaped seating arrangement (only Optima), it must be converted before you Seat cushions are held in place by an anti-slip mat.
Page 82: Seatbelts In The Motor Home
6. Interior Structure • Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest. • The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips. Unbuckling the seatbelt • Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue.
Page 83: Overview Of The Seating Arrangements
6. Interior Structure 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements A55 GS A70 GM Seats 1 - 5: may be used while driving Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 6: may be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight = 3650kg / 3850kg / 4250kg / 4400kg A65 GM T60 H...
Page 84 6. Interior Structure T65 FL T65 HFL Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving. Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving. T70 GE T65 GE Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving.
Page 85 6. Interior Structure T70 E T75 HGE Seats 1 - 3: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 4: may be used while driving if the permissible Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving. maximum weight = 3650kg / 3850kg / 4250kg / 4400kg Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving.
Page 86 6. Interior Structure V65 GE Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 5: must not be used while driving.
Page 87: Chapter 7: Electrical Installations
Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.2 Elements of the electrical system Advice and instructions 7.1 Safety instructions Important The installation of electrical devices in HOBBY's motor homes • Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried has been carried out in accordance with the valid regulations out by a professional electrician. • Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before carrying out any maintenance work.
Page 88 7. Electrical Installations 230V automatic circuit breaker with an earth leakage circuit • Unclamp the battery circuit breaker if the ancillary battery is not breaker being used for a longer period of time (4 weeks or more). The The 230V automatic circuit breaker supplies and protects the standby current used continuously by some electrical devices 230V devices. discharges the ancillary battery. Even if the battery circuit brea- • To switch off the 230V power supply in the entire system, set ker is interrupted, the battery can still be charged by the battery the 230V automatic circuit breaker to “0” (OFF). charger (conservation charging).
Page 89 7. Electrical Installations TFT-Controlpanel Lighting in the Ceiling Lamp seating arrange- ment • Briefly press the key to switch each lamp on and off. Press longer on the key to regulate how brightly you want the lights to shine. The brightness you set will be saved; when the lights are switched on again, the brightness you origi- nally set will also be switched on again. If the system's power supply is interrupted, the wall light will shine full strength the first time you switch it on. Hauptschalterfunktion In campers with two ceiling lights, one light can only be swit- • Once the system is in operation, press the main switch briefly ched on separately directly on the light. to turn all of the lights and the water supply off. All 12V steady The wall lamps themselves must be switched on before they electrical devices (e.g. refrigerator control, 12V sockets, USB can be controlled by means of the control panel. charging sockets and the heating) will remain activated. If the vehicle's motor is running, the refrigerator will operate automatically on 12V, i.e. it is not necessary to press the main switch. In this case, the selector switch for the refrigerator must be set to 12V operation. All other 12V electrical devices will only operate on the ancillary battery if the main switch has been activated.
Page 90 Kitchen light Key Memory • This key is used to save and recall the state of individual • Briefly press the key to switch the kitchen lamp on and off. lights. Press briefly on this key to recall the last saved state of all switchable 12 V lights. Press longer on this key to save the lighting state of a lamp. This key is not used to Lighting atmosphere save the state of the 230 V electrical devices (e.g. hot-air heating). • Briefly press the key to switch on the indirect light. Entrance light This key is not assigned in the Siesta series. • Press this key to switch the entrance light on and off. It is not pos- sible to switch this light on when the motor is running. The light will turn off automatically when the motor is switched on. The entrance light must be switched off when the motor home is on the road.
Page 91 7. Electrical Installations Main menu on the TFT control panel Main display B The current status and values of the available components can be viewed at predefined places. Stand-by Mode 01.09.15 09:11 22,5 °C 21,5 °C - The display dims slightly if no function has been carried out within a period of one minute. - In the newer update versions, the display switches itself off and is black if no function has been carried out within a period of 10 minutes. On/Off switch for power supply Ein / Aus Schalter Heizung Klimaanlage If this icon is shown in green, the light control and water Stromversorgung pump are activated. If the icon is white, these two com-...
Page 92: Fresh Water Tank
Heizung Abwassertankheizung Wasser Ver- und Endsorgung Popupfenster / Fehlermeldung 7. Electrical Installations Achtung Netz- und Autospannung! Klimaanlage AUX (Externe Geräte) Stromzuführ Heizung Ein/Aus Schalter am Display Ein / Aus Schalter Heizung Klimaanlage Radio Stromversorgung 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C WLAN Radio If this icon is shown in green, the function being...
Page 93 7. Electrical Installations Soft key menu bar C Air-conditioning system Klimaanlage This is used to access the individual menus of the compo- green = in operation Klimaanlage Klimaanlage nents. Klimaanlage Klimaanlage kühlen Cooling (air-conditioning function) kühlen Soft keys kühlen kühlen kühlen The “soft keys” are used to carry out the commands dis- heizen played in the lower menu bar (C). For example, they enable Heating (air-conditioning function) heizen heizen heizen access to submenus, increase or reduce the values shown, heizen or represent the Return button (“Back” function).
Page 94 Füllstand Füllstand 7. Electrical Installations Frischwassertank Abwassertank Electric waste water tank heating system 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C (Alde hot water heating system function) Wassertank If the mobile home has been equipped with an Alde hot water automatic tank heating system*, the waste water tank will be heated electri- control cally. The heating function is activated and deactivated by means of the soft key.
Page 95 7. Electrical Installations “U” indicates the current charging voltage, “I” the current 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Batterie- charging current and the remaining time until the battery is management discharged is displayed in hours. The value “T” indicates the temperature of the battery; this must not exceed 50° C. A war- Charger ning message will be sent if the temperature exceeds 50° C 14,2 V 14,2 V 13,5 V and the battery will be shown in red in the main menu on the 7,2 A 7,2 A...
Page 96 7. Electrical Installations Manually calibrating the sensor Error messages Opening the battery circuit breaker switches off the electro- nics in the superstructure (see item: battery circuit breaker). 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Now the sensor can calibrate itself. This process takes approx. three hours. If the battery circuit breaker is then switched on again, a value of “1” should be shown on the display. Warning message: undervoltage During calibration, the vehicle must not be hooked up to This warning appears when a voltage of 10.8V or less is the 230V mains (the charger must not charge the battery measured for a battery for a duration of at least 3 minutes.
Page 97 7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 Bat. 1: SOH: 42 % : 14,2 V Bat. Mot.: SOH: 92 % Bat. 1: 060 Ah AGM : 14,2 V Bat.
Page 98 7. Electrical Installations Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu on the control panel. Bat. 1: 095 Ah AGM Motor: 095 Ah Setting the battery type The type and capacity of the batteries have been set by the manufacturer. These settings must be changed when the type of battery is changed. Use the arrow keys or the control knob to select the desired value. Increase or decrease it by means of the +/- functions. If the control knob is used to change a value, the new value must be confirmed by pressing on the control knob. If the set values do not match those of the battery that was installed, incorrect values will be displayed in the battery management. Setting the type of battery has an effect on the charging behaviour; therefore, this must be set correctly.
Page 99 Lichtsystem 7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C Lichtsystem 18:00 to 20:30 on 0:00 to 0:00 off 01.07.15 14:00 ------- ------- Light is On/Off Timer Activated timer switched on (blue dot) Programming the timer 09.01.15 (green dot) 12:30...
Page 100 7. Electrical Installations The activated timer is indicated in the main menu for the Heizung 09.01.15 12:30 ALDE 23,5 °C 18,0 °C lighting system by a blue dot in the corresponding light Hauptdisplay / Inhalt icon. 18 °C 40°C Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C...
Page 101 7. Electrical Installations The desired room temperature (in ° C), short-term increase in 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 the amount of hot water for taking a shower (in ° C) and the Hauptdisplay / Inhalt type of operation (gas/electric) are displayed in the menu for the Alde hot water heating system. The lower menu icon is shown in green when the heating system is in operation. Next to this icon, the value 18 °C ON = on or Menüleiste / Einstellungen OFF= heating system is not in operation (white icon) is shown. Setting the desired room temperature HAUPTDISPLAY MENÜLEISTE HAUPTDISPLA...
Page 102 7. Electrical Installations 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 40 °C 40 °C Short-term increase in the amount of hot water The menu shown above can only be selected for the Truma Informationss HAUPTDISPLAY...
Page 103 7. Electrical Installations Use the arrow (menu bar C) or turn the control knob to select 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C the desired type of operation (highlighted in yellow). Then use Truma the “On/Off” function or turn the control knob to activate your Truma Gerätetechnik selection. GmbH & Co KG http://www.truma.com/ Please refer also to the description of the heating system in Chapter 10. Info menu Informationsseite MENÜLEISTE HAUPTDISPLAY MENÜLEISTE Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. Betrieb AN / AUS Energieart: Gas Bestätigen der ausgewählten Energieart Corresponding data has been stored for the Alde hot water...
Page 104 7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 Klima DOMETIC DOMETIC 19 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C DOMETIC 19 °C Submenu: Selecting the type of operation DOMETIC* air-conditioning system - cooling The set type of operation, fan level and desired room tempera- - heating ture are displayed in the menu for the Dometic air-conditioning...
Page 105 7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 20° C 20° C Setting the fan level Setting the temperature Set the desired fan level here (levels 1-3 and The desired temperature can be set here. This is maximum ventilation). When in automatic mode, not possible in air circulation mode, because...
Page 106 7. Electrical Installations The values can be changed using the “+/-” soft keys on menu bar 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C ,0 °C 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 C or by turning the control knob. The new value is automatically Dometic applied after exiting from the submenu. Info: Dometic Servicepartner http://service-location.dometic.com Please also observe the descriptions in 10.9 Rooftop Air http://dometic.com Conditioning. Info menu Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. The submenus shift to the main menu by means of the “Back” function. The main menu shifts to the main menu on the control panel by means of the “Back” function. After one minute, all me- nus automatically shift to the main menu on the control panel.
Page 107 7. Electrical Installations 12:30 --------- --------- 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 Radiovorbereitung 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C TRUMA* air-conditioning system Radio If a TRUMA air-conditioning system is subsequently fitted, it is Use the “On/Off” function to switch the radio on and off. If the also possible to select the submenu for regulating the lighting. radio is on, the icon is shown in green. Increasing or reducing the value by means of the “+/-” function Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after or the control knob changes the intensity of the lighting inte- one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu grated in the air-conditioning system. Press the control knob on the control panel.
Page 108 7. Electrical Installations 31.08.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 7:48 21,4°C 20,4°C 7:48 31.08.15 09.01.15 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 21,4°C 20,4°C AUX (function in DuoControl incl. Ice-Ex Displaying the data in the fixed header A AUX is an external relay output that switches the Ice-Ex This menu gives an overview of the data in the fixed header A.
Page 109 7. Electrical Installations The temperature display can be changed by a maximum of +/- 01.09.15 08:59 19,5 °C 17,5 °C 12° C. 0 °C 01.09.15 Exit this menu by using the “Back” function; otherwise, after 0 °C 8:59 one minute, it will automatically switch back to the main menu on the control panel. 12:00 Settings menu (for data in the fixed header A) The date and time can be set in the Settings menu. Use the control knob or the left and right arrows to reach the desired value. Press the control knob; it is then possible to change the values by turning the knob (right = increase value; left = decre-...
Page 110 7. Electrical Installations 12:30 23,5 °C 18,0 °C 09.01.15 20.08.15 13:12 ------- ------- HOBBY Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH Harald-Striewski-Strasse 15 24787 Fockbek Deutschland Info menu on the TFT control panel WLAN-Module Information on the device manufacturer is shown here. Hobby's CI-Bus board management can link together up to 15 devices, enabling you to operate them using just one central control panel that shows their functions on its display.
Page 111 ------- ------- Use the Search/Scan function first if the network is not displa- yed immediately. WLAN SSID: meinhobby1 WLAN Password: meinhobby1 When the device has been connected to the network, call up Web I f Username: the URL http://192.168.0.1 in the Internet browser. hobby Web I f Password: caravan To open the data in the web browser, enter the user name “hob- by” and the password “caravan” (in this example). The page for operating the devices and switching on the lights will then be displayed. The WiFi must be activated in the submenu so that a connection can be set up. Use the “On/Off” function to start the WiFi or shut it down. The WiFi icon turns orange while the program is starting up or shut- ting down. The WiFi is ready for operation as soon as the icon...
Page 112 7. Electrical Installations Information Lighting The different lights can be switched on and off here. The current values can be read out here (see also p. 107 for the data from the fixed header A and p. 94 for battery management.
Page 113 7. Electrical Installations Heating system and built-in devices (where applicable) Changing the access data Devices that are connected to the control panel can also be The name of the network and the password as well as the ac- controlled via the WiFi network. (See also TFT control panel.) cess data for the web server can be changed here. Click on the Get button to call up the values that are presently current. After making any changes, the values must be saved. Changes take effect after approx. 2 minutes.
Page 114 7. Electrical Installations Circuit board (reverse side) of TFT display General information regarding the TFT display The time and date are buffered by a 3V 210 mAh, CR2032 type button cell. If, therefore, the time should be incorrect Remote control(s), bed or the clock should stop working, this button cell must be replaced. • Briefly press the key on each remote control by the bed to switch on the left light , right light . The key It is mounted on the reverse of the circuit board of the switches the ceiling lights above the seating arrangement or LCD display. To replace this button cell, the LCD display must sleeping area on and off. Press longer on the key to regulate be removed from the furniture front by carefully clipping the...
Page 115 7. Electrical Installations Remote control, washroom Remote control(s), entrance • Briefly press the key to switch on the light in the washroom These remote control functions work even if the functions of (and in the separate shower, if there is one). the main switch have been deactivated on the TFT control panel. The remote control controls the electric entrance step. • Press the key to fold the step out; press it again to fold the step back in. • Briefly press the key to switch on the outer tent light (key assignments may vary, depending on the model). • Briefly press the key to switch on the ceiling light.
Page 116: Electric Power Supply
7. Electrical Installations 7.3 Electric power supply In all of the vehicles, the central electrical system is installed Siesta underneath the passenger seat. Optima Remote control for kitchen Optima • Briefly press the left key to switch on the worktop light. External socket Electricity for the motor home can be obtained from the fol- lowing connections: - 230V mains connection 50 Hz - via the generator when the motor is running - via the ancillary battery Everything that uses 12 V, such as lighting, water supply, etc.,...
Page 117 7. Electrical Installations The mobile home's engine must be turned off before the 230V mains connection is hooked up. To disconnect the electric connection: • Switch off the automatic circuit breaker by pressing the rocker switch down • Remove the CEE plug • Press the cover flap of the external socket down until it clicks into place. Connected 230V feeder plug Only plugs and cords that comply with CEE standards Supply via mains connection may be used. The mobile home is connected to the external 230V mains by a CEE feeder plug located in the side wall. To connect the CEE feeder plug • Switch off the automatic circuit breaker (p. 117) by pres- sing the rocker switch...
Page 118 7. Electrical Installations Rules for the mains connection • Use only a 3 x 2.5 mm cable with a maximum length of 25 m, a CEE plug and connector to connect the motor home to an external 230 V mains. • After the mains connection has been plugged in, both the modular and the vehicle battery will automatically be char- ged by the battery charger in the motor home (even if the Control Panel has not been switched on). When obtaining electricity via a cable drum, this must be completely unwound, as otherwise induction may cause Automatic circuit breaker with FI ('fast interrupt') switch the cable to heat up, which could lead to burning. Fuse protection for the 230V system (Provided there is no protection against overheating) The 230V system is protected by a two-pole 13 A automatic circuit breaker...
Page 119 7. Electrical Installations The tripping time for the residual current device (RCD) with a residual current of 30 mA is less than 0.1 seconds. After putting the electric system into operation, the function of the residual current device must be checked. After voltage has been applied to the switch and it is on (set to I-ON) it must set off when you press the test button The rocker switch (p.117) jumps down; after it has suc- cessfully been checked it must be switched back up to the "On" setting. FI switch and test button This check should be carried out at least once a month to en- Residual current device sure that the residual current device functions perfectly in case The standard version of your vehicle is equipped with a residual there should be a fault in the current. current device that will interrupt the electric circuit in case of When the residual current device has been set off (even a possible residual current. Should there be a malfunction, the when testing) the customised settings in all mains-operated passenger circuit breaker opens the entire devices are lost and the default settings made by the ma- 230 V circuit.
Page 120 7. Electrical Installations - If the automatic circuit breaker goes off abruptly again, there is To charge a discharged motor home battery optimally while either a short circuit or an earth fault. driving, disconnect the 12 V operation of the refrigerator and turn off as much equipment as possible that uses 12 V. Devices that set off during operation show that there is a defect; they must be checked and/or repaired by an electrical Checklist engineering specialist. • Turn off the motor. Switching it back on again and again will do no good. The • Switch on the 12 V master switch. automatic circuit breaker also goes off when the rocker • Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V. switch is held firmly in place. • Start the motor. Operation when the motor is running The voltage of the motor home battery must rise if - the engine speed is above the idling speed, - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged.
Page 121 7. Electrical Installations Operation via ancillary battery • Only accumulator batteries with bound electrolytes (gel batteries) may be installed in those positions specified by the manufacturer. • The installed gel battery may not be opened. • When changing ancillary batteries, use only batteries of the same make and capacity. (Setting the battery type on the control panel: see p. 97) • Before disconnecting or connecting the auxiliary battery, switch off the motor, 230V supply, 12V supply as well as all electrical devices. Vehicle's electric system underneath the passenger seat • Before replacing fuses you must first de-energise the Position of the 95 Ah AGM ancillary battery charger. • Before replacing a blown fuse you must first fix whatever The ancillary battery is mounted in the front passenger caused the fuse to blow.
Page 122 7. Electrical Installations Operating and charging the ancillary battery If the motor home is not connected to the 230V mains supply, the ancillary battery will supply the electrical system with 12V DC voltage. Since the battery only has a limited capacity, the electrical devices should not be operated for a longer period of time without charging the battery or connecting the camper to the 230 V mains connection. Some electrical devices con- tinuously use standby current from the ancillary battery. This discharges the ancillary battery. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) Die Ladung der Aufbaubatterie erfolgt über folgende Strom- Battery Sensor* quellen: An Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) has been connected to the - the generator when the motor is running battery terminal. It monitors the actual current and the actual - the CA 360 charger voltage in a highly precise manner.
Page 123 7. Electrical Installations The charge state of the battery, age or remaining time until discharge are all shown on the TFT display of the control panel. Charging is carried out gently in accordance with the steady- state principle by an "intelligent" charger. The battery sensor is protected by a 10 A . • Always charge the ancillary battery for at least 10 hours before each journey, directly after each journey and before you take the motor home temporarily out of service. - The battery is only charged if it has a minimum Battery circuit breaker voltage of 8 V.
Page 124 7. Electrical Installations The battery charger is directly connected to the ancillary bat- tery so that the ancillary and starter batteries can be charged even if the battery circuit breaker is switched on. The battery sensor* continues to be activated even if the battery circuit breaker has been opened. To keep the batteries charged even when not in use, it is mandatory that the vehicle be connected to a 230V mains connection every 6 weeks. Recharging should be carried out Battery charger for at least 24 hours.
Page 125: Electrical System
7. Electrical Installations Charger connections Socket; the middle pin is the sensor. PCB switches. The switches must all be in the top posi- Assignment of fuses tion, i.e. all set to “off”. Assignment of fuses Changeover contact, for free disposal. Contact bridge, fan on/off. The fuses for the individual internal electric circuits are loca- LED blinks to show current charging mode. ted in the input module. 7.4 Electrical system In some models, there may be slight deviations in this assignment. All 12V electrical devices are supplied directly by the ancillary battery. In 230V mains operation, they are charged automatically Only replace defect fuses if you know what caused the by the battery charger. fuse to blow and have fixed this.
Page 126 7. Electrical Installations Assignment of connections for input module EL 532 WfB Fertigung: Vantana Taster rechts Taster links Radio Wasserpumpe Vorzeltleuchte E15.1 = Taster Trittstufe schwarz violett schwarz links / rechts orange weiß weiß braun schwarz schwarz grau weiß weiß Starterbatt.
Page 127 7. Electrical Installations Interface module Contact plan for the light control system Light Control System Fiat interface module The outputs are protected by internal circuit breakers (poly- The interface module protects the superstructure's outside switch fuses). These fuses are self-resetting and can be reused. lights: the right and left side marker lights as well as the front It is not possible to exchange them, because they do not require position lights ( 5 Amp fuse). maintenance. Position of the interface module B-pillar on the passenger side (right-hand side in the direction of traffic) behind the plastic casing in the lower section.
Page 128 7. Electrical Installations TV connections Antenna and digital SAT cable TV unit The corresponding connection for the SAT antenna (E3) is fed out openly in the position appropriate for the model in question. The installation area for the flat-screen TV differs from model The power cable (E3) has already been connected by the ma- to model. nufacturer to the control panel. The required connections can be found right next to this Cable colours: space, possibly in a cupboard. white = mass black = steady plus for ancillary battery brown = D+ signal...
Page 129 T75 HGE: Wall cabinet at foot of right-hand bed (in the direction of traffic) T70HQ: Clothes cupboard left-hand bed (in the direction of traffic) External socket and antenna terminal in the outer tent Siesta: External socket and antenna terminal in the A55 GS/A65 GM/A70 GM: Clothes cupboard outer tent As an option, your motor home also has a combined external socket and antenna terminal in the outer tent. This can be used, for example, to set up a TV in the outer tent. Depen- ding on how you wire it, the integrated antenna terminal can be used as either an input or an output socket. For further...
Page 130: Special Lights
7. Electrical Installations USB connection Reading light in the seating arrangement 7.5 Special Lights USB charging socket The switches for the lights described here are located directly The connection to the USB charging socket can be accessed on the lights themselves; they are not controlled via the from below. This connection is suitable only for charging USB- control panel. compatible devices. Seating arrangement The 5V USB connection is supplied with power from the 12V The reading lights can also be switched on using the control electric system.
Page 131: Mobile Navigation
The front connection of the built-in video cable is located in all vehicles underneath the upper right-hand compartment in the da- shboard, which can be accessed after dismantling the inner shell. Siesta The rear cable end can be accessed from the inside by remo- ving a plastic plug at the rear of the mobile home (on the rear SAT-nav device wall; in some models accessible from above the wall cabinet).
Page 132: Subsequently Installed Devices
7. Electrical Installations 7.7 Subsequently installed devices Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, came- ras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with ECE 10, because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic systems already installed in the motor home. A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequently installed and which cannot be used while driving.
Page 133: Chapter 8: Water
8. Water Chapter 8: Water 8.1 General We recommend that you inspect any water you have left in the tank, this is very critical before using the water again. • Always use water that is of drinkable quality when wor- king with food. This also applies for washing your hands Immersion pump or objects that come into contact with food. 8.2 Water supply • In order to ensure excellent water quality, water should be taken directly from the public drinking water system. Function of the water supply • Garden hoses, watering cans and similar materials unsu- Fresh water is supplied to the hot-air heating system, the itable for drinking water should never be used to fill the kitchen and toilette via a submersible pump. The TANDEM mobile system. • If the motor home has not been used for a longer period submersible pump operates electrically: of time, the entire water system must be emptied com- - via the ancillary battery, pletely. - when the mobile home is connected to the 230V mains • After longer periods of stagnation, the water system via the power supply. must be flushed thoroughly before being used. Should you discover impurities, the material should be disin- fected using suitable agents that have been approved for...
Page 134 8. Water The following applies for the TANDEM submersible pump: • The TANDEM submersible pump is only suitable for water. • The TANDEM submersible pump can briefly tolerate tem- peratures of up to 60º C. • Avoid dry runs. • Protect the pump from freezing. • Hard blows or hits as well as very dirty water can destroy the pump. The TANDEM submersible pump requires no maintenance. Fresh water tank The TANDEM submersible pump switches itself on automati- Fresh water tank cally when the water taps are opened. The tank has a volume of 100 l and is located in the seating arrangement. The tank is filled with fresh water by means of the filler neck on the side wall. The neck for filling up fresh water is marked by a blue cap and a picture of a water tap on the upper edge of the frame. The screw cap is opened and closed by means of the enclo- sed key for exterior flap locks and the door of the structure. If you fill too much water into the tank, the excess will run out at the filler neck.
Page 135 8. Water Filling the water system • Place the motor home in a horizontal position. • Shut all of the water taps. • Switch on the main switch on the control panel. • Close the outlet valve (FrostControl) on the boiler. • Unlock the petrol cap and turn it counter-clockwise to open it. • Fill the water tank using the fresh water filler neck. • Turn all of the water taps to „hot“ and open them. The water pump will be switched on. • Leave the water taps open until the water flows out of the taps without any bubbles. This is the only way to ensure Filler neck for the fresh water tank that the boiler will also be filled with water. Opening • Turn all of the taps to „cold“ and leave them open. The cold • Use key to unlock water pipes will be filled with water. • Give the blue cap a strong turn counter-clockwise and • Leave the water taps open until the water flows out of the remove it. fixtures without any bubbles. Closing • Shut all of the water taps. • Put the blue cap back on and turn it clockwise to shut it. • Shut the filler neck. • Use key to lock Use the control panel to check the amount of water in the fresh water tank.
Page 136 8. Water Never introduce anti-freeze or other chemicals into the water system. This can be poisonous! When operating during winter ensure that the fresh water tank is sufficiently heated. To remove water • The water will be mixed to the desired temperature according to the position of the pre-mixing unit. Hot water supply Position of the Frost Control valve Hot water is supplied by means of the hot-air heating system with its integrated hot-water boiler (see also Chapter 10.2); The Frost Control valve is always located directly by the the options for settings are described on p. 156 “Changing the model-specific place of installation for the hot-air heating hot water temperature”. system. The boiler will automatically empty itself via a safety or outlet The non-electric safety or drain valve will automatically valve if there is danger of frost (see also p. 164 Frost Control). open at temperatures under approx. 3°C and drain the boiler contents via a drain nozzle.
Page 137 8. Water Outlet valve for fresh water tank Waste water opening Valve for waste water opening Emptying the fresh water tank Emptying the waste water tank • The waste water opening is located on the left side under- The outlet valve is located directly on the fresh water tank. neath the vehicle. • To empty the fresh water tank, turn the rotating wheel to • The valve for opening the waste water opening is lo- the left to open. cated in a protected position in the gas-bottle container or directly by the opening itself. • Unscrew the lid , open the valve and allow the wa- Always empty the fresh water tank completely if the hea- ste water to run off.
Page 138 8. Water Emptying the entire water system If the vehicle is not being used and there is a danger of • Use the control panel to switch off the electricity for the sub-zero temperatures be sure to drain the entire water water pump by pressing the main switch. system. Leave taps turn on in the middle position. Leave all drain valves open. • Open all of the water taps to the centre setting. • Hang up the adjustable shower head in the shower. Only empty your waste water tank at the specially desi- • Open all of the outlet valves (including the FrostControl). gnated disposal points and never in open spaces! As a • Unscrew the cap on the cleaning port of the fresh water rule disposal points can be found at motorway service tank stations; campsites and petrol stations. • Unscrew the overflow pipe in the fresh water tank. • Remove the lid of the water tank. Take out the water pump and hold it up until the water pipes have emptied com- pletely. • Check whether the tank, boiler, faucets and pipes have emptied completely. If necessary, blow out any remaining water in the pipes using compressed air (max. 0.5 bar). • Re-insert the the water pump in the fresh water tank and close the openings. • Leave the faucets and the outlet valves open. • Clean the tanks and rinse them thoroughly. • Allow the water system to dry for as long as possible. • Do not forget to empty the toilet cassette.
Page 139 8. Water Waste water tank The waste water tank is integrated in the chassis; it is insulated. Optional (included in DeLuxe package): After the heating system has been switched on on the control panel, the hot air is conducted to the waste water tank. This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost. Exception: (please refer to description Alde hot water heating system in Chapter 10.3) Connection for outside shower Water connection for external shower Do a small quantity of antifreeze agent (e.g. table salt) to the waste water tank if temperatures are significantly below freezing to prevent the waste water from freezing. Opening • Push the cover up to gain access to the water The waste water tank is not sufficiently protected against connection.
Page 140: Toilet
8. Water 8.3 Toilet Use toilet fluids very sparingly. An overdose is no guaran- Before you can use the toilet, you must first prepare the tee of preventing possible odours! waste tank by following the steps below. Preparing the waste tank • Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids. • Open the Thetford door (see 5.1) and pull the holding bar • Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of up to remove the waste tank. the waste tank. • Return the drain nozzle to its original position. The waste tank can only be removed when the drain valve is closed. • Pull out the tank as far as possible, keeping it level. • Slightly tip the waste tank and then pull it out completely. • Place it in an upright vertical position. • Turn the drain nozzle to an upward position.
Page 141 8. Water Using the toilet Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl. • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. • Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pres- sing the flush button or by opening the drain valve by • Push the waste tank back into position. pulling the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you. • Ensure that the holding bar secures the waste tank. • Use the toilet. • Close the service flap. • After use open the drain valve (if still closed) and flush. Close the drain valve after flushing.
Page 142 8. Water Emptying the waste tank Only empty the waste tank at specially designated dis- The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED posal points and never in open spaces! lights up. It is recommended that the tank is emptied before this. The LED lights up when the tank contains more than 15 • Take the waste tank to a designated disposal site, litres. From this point in time the tank has a residual capacity making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position. of 2 litres, representing approx. 5 flushes. • Remove the cap on the drain nozzle. • Tilt the waste tank so that the drain nozzle is pointing • Open the toilet flap and pull the holding bar up to remove downwards. the waste tank. • Press the vent button with your thumb and hold it down. The waste tank will drain itself. • Return the waste tank to its storage position, ensuring that it is pushed in until the holding bar locks into place. The waste tank can only be removed when the drain • Lock the service flap. valve is closed.
Page 143: Chapter 9: Gas
9. Gas Chapter 9: Gas • The connecting hose should also be checked regularly for damage. Replace it immediately if you find tears, porous spots or similar damage. 9.1 General safety rules when using LPG • The operator is responsible for having checks carried out. fittings This also applies for vehicles that have not been approved for driving on the road.
Page 144 9. Gas Regulators and valves • Use only special vehicle regulators that have a safety valve. In accordance with the German DVWG (German Associa- tion of the Gas and Water Sector) Worksheet G 607, other regulators are not permitted; they are not adequate for handling the heavy strain.
Page 145: Gas Supply
9. Gas Before initial operation • The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the hea- ting and chimney without any leaks. It may not be dama- ged. • Keep vents clear. • Remove any snow from the chimney. •...
Page 146 9. Gas The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet: • Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving. Stand the gas cylinders upright and close the valves. • Pull any loose straps tight. • A leak detection agent must always be used to check that the control knob or hose connections to the bottle do not leak every time the bottle is replaced.
Page 147 9. Gas Changing gas cylinders Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders. After changing the gas bottles, check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie-in point by spraying it with leak detection spray. •...
Page 148 9. Gas The following applies to stop valves and valves: • All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving. • The lower photograph shows the shut off valves when they are closed. To open the valves, they must be turned to a vertical position.
Page 149 9. Gas Gas regulator with a crash sensor Using the MonoControl CS and DuoControl CS, it is possible to heat the vehicle even while driving. Should there be an accident, the integrated crash sensor automatically interrupts the gas supply, thereby preventing gas from escaping.
Page 150 9. Gas a Turn the knob to the left or right to determine which cylinder is to be used. DuoCo mfort b Shows the status of the cylinder in use. Green: full Red: empty Function • Attach gas cylinders and open the valves of both gas cylin- ders.
Page 151 9. Gas DuoC Remote indicator for DuoControl CS Extendable gas bottle container DuoControl CS DuoControl in connection with extendable Remote indicator for the switching valve shelf for gas bottle container The remote indicator is coupled to the changeover valve of the two-bottle gas system.
Page 152 9. Gas The coupling valve has been constructed in such a way that the emergency shutoff valve can only be opened if a gas hose has been attached. When hitching, the plug connection is plugged into the safety coupling. If no gas hose has been attached, always use the protective cap to shut the opening of the valve.
Page 153: Chapter 10: Built-In Devices
10. Built-in devices Chapter 10: Built-in devices 10.1 General Information In this chapter, you will find information on the devices that have been built into the motor home. This information refers only to the operation of these devices. To some extent, the devices described are special accessories.
Page 154: Initial Operation
10. Built-in devices The heating system is fully operational with or without the hot water system. Place of installation: - side seat in the seating arrangement or under the bed. Initial operation • Several air vents have been built into the mobile home. Pipes transport the hot air to the air vents.
Page 155 10. Built-in devices To operate Adjusting knob / pushbutton The adjusting knob / pushbutton is used to select and change specified values and parameters. The changes are sa- Start / stand-by screen ved by briefly pressing the button. Selected menu items blink. A few seconds after the control panel has been connected to the Turn to the right (+)
Page 156 10. Built-in devices To switch on/off APP mode in connection with an iNet Box To switch on Function - Press the adjusting knob / pushbutton. In APP mode, the connected devices as well as the Truma CP plus control panel switch to stand-by. Previously set values / operating parameters will be reacti- - no heating function vated after the control panel has been switched on.
Page 157 10. Built-in devices Changing the hot water temperature Changing the room temperature Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the menu line menu line - Press to switch to the setting mode.
Page 158 10. Built-in devices Selecting the type of energy As soon as the heating has been switched on (room tempe- rature and hot water temperature have been activated) the Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the type of energy selected in the previous heating operation is menu line displayed in the status line.
Page 159 10. Built-in devices Selecting the fan speed BOOST To heat room rapidly Available if the difference between the Use the adjusting knob / pushbutton to select the icon in the selected and the actual room tempera- menu line ture is more than 10°C. - Press to switch to the setting mode.
Page 160 10. Built-in devices Setting the timer If the start/end time was exceeded during entry, the operating parameters will only be taken into account after the next start/ The timer can only be selected if the clock on the control panel end time has been reached.
Page 161 10. Built-in devices Selecting the type of energy Activating the timer (ON) - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- ton to select the desired type of ton to activate the timer (ON). energy. - Press the adjusting knob / push- - Press the adjusting knob / push- button to confirm the time entered.
Page 162 10. Built-in devices Setting the time Changing the background illumination of the control panel - The hours blink. The background illumination can be - Use the adjusting knob / push- changed in 10 increments. button to set the hours (24-hour mode).
Page 163 10. Built-in devices Resetting to manufacturer's default setting (RESET) Warning The reset function resets the control A warning icon appears to signal a warning that one of the ope- panel to the manufacturer's default rating parameters has reached an undefined status. In this case, setting.
Page 164 10. Built-in devices Reading out the warning code Malfunction - Use the adjusting knob / pushbut- If there is a malfunction, the control panel will immediately go to ton to select the icon. “Malfunction” mode and display the Malfunction error code. - Press the adjusting knob / push- E = Malfunction button.
Page 165 10. Built-in devices Maintenance This device requires no maintenance. Use a non-abrasive cloth dampened with water to clean the front. If this is not sufficient, use a neutral soap solution. Diagram of Frost Control FrostControl FrostControl is a non-electric safety or drain valve. If there is a risk of sub-zero temperatures it automatically drains the content of the boiler via a drain outlet.
Page 166 10. Built-in devices Safety valve for boiler (Frost Control) Hot air valve Hot air valve in alcove To activate • Push in the knob at position (m) slightly and, at the same The alcove models are equipped with hot air vents in the time, move it 90°...
Page 167: Hot-Water Heating System
10. Built-in devices Location • In the wardrobe. Important information • Please read the separate operating instructions carefully before initial operation of the heating system. • Always turn off the main switch for the heating system whenever the vehicle is not in use. •...
Page 168 10. Built-in devices Function modes • Water heating • Heating and water heating • Heating Operating device When in the idle position, the device shows which heating functions have been activated; the background lighting of the display is off. Control panel for the hot water heating system After two minutes, the operating device automatically swit- ches from the set position to the idle position if no button has To start the hot water heater...
Page 169 10. Built-in devices D E F G H G. *Liquid gas bottle full/empty. This icon is displayed when the sensor on the gas regulator of the bottle is connected and has been activated. Is a de-icer* has been installed, the icons will be displayed for the set mode together with the bottle icon.
Page 170 10. Built-in devices 1. The temperature shown is the temperature presently set. 2. Raise the temperature by pressing "+". Lower the tempera- ture by pressing "–". 3. The settings are now finished and the heating will run until the set temperature has been reached. It is not possible to set any temperature if the daytime or nighttime automatic system is in operation.
Page 171 10. Built-in devices 3. More hot water. Hot water Should you need more hot water, you can temporarily increase the water temperature to approx. 65 °C. Press The boiler can also be used even if it has not been filled with the plus key "+".
Page 172 10. Built-in devices Heating with electricity Heating with gas Use the following procedure to activate the "Heating with elec- To activate heating with gas: tricity" function. The higher the selected output, the faster the If electricity and gas are selected together, you can set whether camper will heat up.
Page 173: Webasto Auxiliary Heating
10. Built-in devices Toggle switch motor/cabin Motor icon pressed: Control switches on - The heating device will also heat the vehicle's motor. It is also dashboard possible to heat the superstructure. - Heating is limited to a maximum of 60/120 minutes (if the Toggle switch preselection timer is used: always 60 minutes;...
Page 174: Refrigerator
10. Built-in devices The control panel can be used to activate the preselection timer. Please refer to the manufacturer's separate operating manual for information on the functions of the preselection timer and further instructions for the heating device. Super Slim Tower 10.5 Refrigerator Refrigerators made by Dometic will be installed.
Page 175: Modes Of Operation
10. Built-in devices Lock on the (Super)Slim Tower Lock on the Dometic Operating the refrigerator Refrigerator door lock Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. While driving, the refrigerator door must always be closed The desired mode of operation is set using the energy selec- and locked.
Page 176 10. Built-in devices • If gas operation has been activated, then the indicator • Turn the energy selector switch to battery operation in the control window will move into the green zone • 12V operation will only function if the vehicle’s motor is (model-specific).
Page 177 10. Built-in devices • Goods that might emit readily volatile or flammable gases must not be stored in the refrigerator. • Always store perishable food directly next to the cooling fins or as close to the bottom of the refrigerator as possible. It is not suitable for freezing food nor for the proper storage of medication.
Page 178 10. Built-in devices Removing the base of the freezer Normal position Ventilation position Information on removing the freezer is also given on the freezer door. If not in use for a longer period of time, the refrigerator should be switched to the ventilation position to prevent bad odours. To activate the ventilation position, light press on the slider to pull it forwards.
Page 179: Gas Cooker
10. Built-in devices • The sockets above the cooker may not be used when cooking. Shut the protective caps. Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combu- stion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle. If this is ignored there is an acute risk to life due to a lack of oxygen and the odourless carbon monoxide which could be generated.
Page 180 10. Built-in devices • Release the rotary switch and turn to the desired set- ting (large or small flame). • If ignition was unsuccessful, repeat the procedure. • To turn off the gas flame, turn the rotary switch back to the “0” position •...
Page 181: Fume Hood
10. Built-in devices Oven Fume Hood 10.7 Fume Hood 10.8 Oven The built-in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside. • The ventilation openings on the oven must never be closed. Light • A skylight or window must be opened when operating the To switch on oven.
Page 182 10. Built-in devices Please refer to the separate manufacturer's operating manual. Operating elements for oven • Switch on the 12 V power supply using the main switch on the control panel. • Open the main shutoff valve on the gas bottle and the gas shutoff spigot marked “oven”.
Page 183: Rooftop Air Conditioning
10. Built-in devices • Let go of the adjusting knob and turn it to the desired temperature. The flame must burn steadily. The colour should be mainly blue and the flame should have a clear outline. • After approx. one minutes, carefully close the oven door so that the flame does not go out.
Page 184 10. Built-in devices To set the direction of ventilation To set the direction of ventilation The air supply within the vehicle can be regulated by setting the air nozzles.
Page 185: Chapter 11: Accessories
• Any changes to the status of the mobile home as set by the manufacturer may endanger the driving performance and roadworthiness of your vehicle. • Any accessories, add-ons, modifications or mounted parts that have not been approved by HOBBY may cause damage to the vehicle and impair its roadworthiness. Even if an expertise, general type approval or design approval has been provided for these parts, this does not ensure the orderly condition of the product.
Page 186 11. Accessories Object Weight[kg] Object Weight[kg] Base vehicle/Chassis Driver's cab Comfort-Matic (automatic transmission; cannot be Dashboard with aluminium applications retrofitted) 17.0 Driver's and passenger's seats upholstered in interior fabric 3.0 Diesel tank, 120 litres instead of 90 litres 28.0 Painting on driver's cab (different colours) FIAT Ducato 2.3 l - 130 Multijet II, 3,500 kg, FIAT low-frame, REMIS darkening folding system for front and side 6-gear manual, 2287 ccm, 96 kW/130 PS 15.0 windows in driver's cab FIAT Ducato 2.3 l - 150 Multijet II, 3,500 kg, FIAT low-frame, Roof window for driver's cab (hinged, cannot be retrofitted) 11.5 6-gear manual, 2287 ccm, 109 kW/148 PS 15.0 Superstructure FIAT Ducato 3.0 l - 180 Multijet II, 3,500 kg, FIAT low-frame, 50-65.0 1) 6-gear manual, 2,999 ccm, 130 kW/177 Additional side window (various versions) 1.4 - 3.2 Fog lights Bicycle carrier (also suitable for eBikes) 16.0 Light alloy rims 16" (Original FIAT, not in connection Bicycle carrier for 2 bicycles 16.0 2) with 115 PS engine) Bicycle carrier for 3 bicycles...
Page 187 11. Accessories Object Weight[kg] Object Weight[kg] Kitchen Storage locker flap on driver's side Tail stanchions DOMETIC Slim Tower refrigerator, 140 litres, incl. removable THULE-OMNISTOR roof awning 260-450 cm, 12 litre freezer compartment extendable to 250 cm 21.9 - 46.9 Fume hood Wide entrance door (various versions) Oven 16.0 Living room Sleeping area Bedspread and decorative pillow Additional cushion for converting seating arrangement Entrance cloakroom (salamander leather look) into a bed Entrance shoe drawer Additional upper bed at rear end (for weights up to 75 kg) 17.0 Fitted carpet, living room, removable 10.0 Bed expansion in connection with FROLI comfortable Leather seating arrangement (cream white or cream bed system white and brown)
Page 188 11. Accessories Object Weight[kg] Object Weight[kg] External socket in outer tent, incl. 230 V output, Extendable shelf for flat screen TV SAT and TV connection LED flat screen 19" incl. tuner/receiver and DVD player Gas socket, external Reverse drive video system with colour screen and Outside shower flat screen Remote indicator for DuoControl SAT receiver, digital, 12 V TRUMA DuoControl incl. crash sensor and de-icer TELECO SAT antenna with autom. orientation 65 or TRUMA MonoControl CS (crash sensor) 85 cm, 12V / 230V 16.0 / 18.0 Waste water tank, insulated and heated WiFi control for TFT control panel Wireless alarm system with gas alarm for narcotic gases, propane and butane Heating / air-conditioning ALDE hot-water heater Compact-3020 29.0 Roof air-conditioning system DOMETIC FreshJet incl. CI BUS – possible to omit Heki roof bonnet (with heating function, without lighting) 32.0 TRUMA heating system Combi 6 E WEBASTO Thermo-Top auxiliary heating system...
Page 189: Chapter 12: Maintenance And Care Maintenance
HOBBY grants a 5-year guarantee on the absence of leaks in the caravan in accordance with the guarantee conditions. To this end, the vehicle must be taken to your HOBBY dealer every 12 months for a chargeable inspection for leak tightness.
Page 190: Brakes
12. Maintenance and Care 12.2 Brakes The components in the brake system are part of the General Type Approval (“Allgemeinen Betriebserlaubnis“, ABE). If you change the components in the brake system, the type approval expires. Any changes are only possible if they have been released by the manufacturer.
Page 191: Changing The Taillight Bulbs
12. Maintenance and Care 12.3 Changing the taillight bulbs • Unscrew the light bulb from the socket and exchange Siesta/Optima it for a new one. • Unscrew the two screws • Carry out this procedure in in the defect lamp. reverse to put everything back in place. Removing the bulb from the...
Page 192 12. Maintenance and Care Optima with Premium rear end * • Then unscrew the 3 screws order to remove the rear light and The following is a description of how to change the bulbs in expose the bulbs. the direction indicator (blinker) and rear lights. The rear lights in the Premium rear end (optional extra) are Unscrewing the screws fitted with LED lights, whereby each individual light has a...
Page 193: Airing
12. Maintenance and Care 12.4 Airing 12.5 Care The following applies for their care: For a comfortable climate inside the motor home, there must • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to be sufficient ventilation. This also avoids corrosive damage due 60° C and mild household cleansers. to condensation. • Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits. Condensation is caused by - insufficient volume inside the motor home Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose. - breathing and perspiration of the passengers - bringing in damp clothing Using cleaning materials sparingly. Aggressive cleansers,...
Page 194 12. Maintenance and Care - alcohols Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly, as water collects - aggressive or solvent-based cleaners there easily. - cleaners from the chemical group such as ketone, ester and aromatic solvents Washing with a high pressure cleaner - aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g.
Page 195 The following applies for damages • The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due with wax. Follow the application instructions given by the to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. wax manufacturers. Chassis The following applies when polishing the surfaces The undercarriage of the mobile home has been specially • In exceptional cases, use polish to refinish weathered varnis-...
Page 196: Cleaning The Interior
12. Maintenance and Care Cleaning instructions for materials that containTeflon Wash panes only with pure water. Never use aggressive cleaning agents that include softeners or solvents! • Always treat spots immediately. • Sponge spots, but do not rub them. You will find talcum powder in auto accessory shops. • Work from the edge towards the middle of the spot. • Never use household cleaners to remove spots. • Hoover cushions regularly to remove any dirt that may have collected. Cleaning the interior We recommend the following methods for cleaning To reduce problems arising from dampness, use water Method A: sparingly when cleaning inside.
Page 197 12. Maintenance and Care Method B: • Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when washing the floor. Do not place fitted carpets on a wet • Use only mild, water-free solvents for dry cleaning. PVC floor, as the fitted carpet and the PVC flooring could • Dampen the cloth and proceed as described in method A. become glued together. This method is particularly suitable for removing: • Never use chemical cleansing agents or steel wool, be- - wax, candles cause this will damage the PVC flooring. - pencil The following applies for furniture surfaces Chocolate or coffee should only be washed out with luke- • Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or warm water. sponge. • Rub dry with a dust-free cloth. The following applies for carpeted floors • Use mild furniture polish.
Page 198 12. Maintenance and Care • The rubber seals of the toilet should be cleaned regularly • The filter in the fume hood* must be cleaned occasionally, with plain water and a lubricant for seals (not Vaseline or because cooking fat collects there. We recommend that you any other vegetable fats) should be applied.
Page 199: Winter Lay Up For The Motor Home
12. Maintenance and Care 12.6 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home • The exterior should be treated with wax or a special polish for varnish. For many people, the camping season ends when the tem- • Use a protective agent to protect the metal parts of the perature starts to fall. Your mobile home must be properly chassis against rust. prepared for its winter lay up.
Page 200: Winter Operation
12. Maintenance and Care 12.7 Winter Operation The following applies for the interior fittings • Clean the interior of your motor home. Hoover carpets, cushions and mattresses. If possible, store them outside the Preparations mobile home. Otherwise, place them in such a way inside Your motor home has been designed to allow you to use it to the vehicle that they do not come into contact with conden- a certain extent in winter.
Page 201 12. Maintenance and Care The following applies for ventilation The following applies for heating During operation in winter, condensation is caused when • Both the air intake as well as the exhaust gas openings of using the camper in low temperatures. Sufficient ventilation is the heating system must be kept free of snow and ice. extremely important to ensure that the quality of the air inside • It takes longer to heat up the vehicle in winter, especially the camper is good and to avoid damages to the vehicle to heat hot water.
Page 202 12. Maintenance and Care Saving energy in winter The following applies for tanks and containers • If the interior is sufficiently heated, the fresh water tank, water pipes and therme/boiler should not freeze. Fill all of It is very easy to save energy inside your motor home. This the water containers only after the interior has been applies especially to heating in winter. thoroughly heated.
Page 203: Chapter 13: Sanitation And Environmental Protection
13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your The following applies for environmentally fair use: vehicle in an environmentally friendly way.
Page 204 13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection The following applies for waste water: The following applies for wastes: • Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water • Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the waste tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers! tank. • Never empty waste water in open spaces or down man- You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by instal- holes! Generally, the public waste water system does not ling an activated carbon filter system (sold as an accessory)! run through clarification plants.
Page 205 13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation • Never allow the waste tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up. • Never empty wastes down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins. • Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers. This prevents unpleasant odours and the problem of collecting rubbish on board. The following applies for picnic spots: • Always leave picnic spots clean and tidy, even if you dispose of someone else‘s waste.
Page 206: Returning The Vehicle
13. Sanitation and Environmental Protection 13.2 Returning the vehicle Careful use of the environment is not only in the interest of nature, but also of motor home and caravan drivers everywhere! If you should ever have to give up your motor home and have it recycled, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back (status at the time of printing). This means that your HOBBY motor home must be taken back free of charge by any Fiat dealer and expertly recycled.
Page 207: Chapter 14: Technical Data
14. Technical Data Chapter 14: Technical Data 14.1 Chassis Data Hobby Model Type Base Motorisation exhaust Chassis Frame extension Towbar Sawiko Modell vehicle Model Type Reinforcement Rear crossbar Trailer coupling Spherical head emissions Optima series version V60 GF Optima Van...
Page 208: Technical Data
14. Technical Data VELO holding Seats t.p.o.w. Permiss. Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. permissible Maximum Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear fixture [kg] front axle rear axle trailer trailer drawbar load towing of super- tread tread base projec- projec- load load...
Page 209 F3 Ducato Light 130 Multijet (96 kW) Euro 5b+ Serien-Tiefrahmen 40P2000000 lowered MT030i 31TEV4020P 31TE14001P Typ 04 (3009000400) A55 GS Siesta F3 Ducato Light 115 Multijet (85 kW) Euro 5b+ Serien-Tiefrahmen MT026i 30PEI20022-P Typ 04 (3009000400) A65 GM Siesta F3 Ducato Light 115 Multijet (85 kW)
Page 210 14. Technical Data VELO holding Seats t.p.o.w. Permiss. Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear fixture [kg] front axle rear axle trailer trailer permissible towing of super- tread tread base projec- projec- load load load load...
Page 211: Load Increased
14. Technical Data 14.2 Load increased Hobby Model Type Base Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum trailer Model vehicle [kg] front axle rear axle trailer permissible towing load load load load drawbar load weight FIAT Ducato X290 V60 GF...
Page 212 14. Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear of super- tread tread base projection projection structure length width width 3601 5999 2775 2160 1810 1790 3800 1251 4306 6734 2775 2160 1810 1790 3800 1986 3607 5999 2775 2330...
Page 213 14. Technical Data Hobby Model Type Base Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum trailer Model vehicle [kg] front axle rear axle trailer permissible towing load load load load drawbar load weight FIAT Ducato X290 V60 GF Optima Van...
Page 214 14. Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear of super- tread tread base projection projection structure length width width 3601 5999 2775 2160 1810 1790 3800 1251 4306 6734 2775 2160 1810 1790 3800 1986 3607 5999 2775 2330...
Page 215 14. Technical Data Hobby Model Type Base Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum trailer Model vehicle [kg] front axle rear axle trailer permissible towing load load load load drawbar load weight FIAT Ducato X290 V60 GF Optima Van...
Page 216 14. Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear of super- tread tread base projection projection structure length width width 3601 5999 2802 2160 1810 1790 3800 1251 4306 6734 2802 2160 1810 1790 3800 1986 3607 5999 2802 2330...
Page 217 14. Technical Data Hobby Model Type Base Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss. Unbraked Braked Max. Maximum trailer Model vehicle [kg] front axle rear axle trailer permissible towing load load load load drawbar load weight FIAT Ducato X290 V60 GF Optima Van...
Page 218 14. Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear of super- tread tread base projection projection structure length width width 3601 5999 2802 2160 1810 1790 3800 1251 4306 6734 2802 2160 1810 1790 3800 1986 3607 5999 2802 2330...
Page 219 [kg] front axle rear axle trailer permissible towing load load load load drawbar load weight FIAT Ducato X290 A55 GS Siesta Ducato Light 3650 1850 2000 1900 5550 A65 GM Siesta Ducato Light 3650 1850 2000 1900 5550 A70 GM...
Page 220 14. Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front Rear Wheel Front Rear of super- tread tread base projection projection structure length width width 3200 5638 3070 2340 1810 1980 3450 1240 4052 6490 3070 2340 1810 1980 4035 1507 4552 6990 3070 2340...
Page 221: Vehicle And Equipment Weights
14. Technical Data 14.3 Vehicle and equipment weights Model Series Weight of Driver Diesel Unladen Basic Packages Mass when t.p.o.w. Overload basic [kg] weight equipment vehicle is [kg] weight vehicle [kg] ready to start FIAT Ducato X290 V60 GF Optima Van 2448 2592 2719...
Page 222 3500 A65 GM Siesta 2693 2837 2964 3500 A70 GM Siesta 2757 2901 3028 3500 A55 GS Siesta De Luxe 2513 2657 2871 3500 A65 GM Siesta De Luxe 2693 2837 3051 3500 A70 GM Siesta De Luxe 2757 2901...
Page 223: Tires And Rims
215/70 R 15 CP 6 J x 15, ET 68 225/75 R 16 CP 6 J x 16, ET 68 5 / 71 / 118 A55 GS Siesta 3500 / 3650 / 3850 1850 2000 / 2000 / 2060 215/70 R 15 CP...
Page 224 2100 2400 / 2500 225/75 R 16 CP 6 J x 16, ET 68 5 / 78 / 130 A55 GS Siesta 4250 / 4400 2100 2400 / 2500 225/75 R 16 CP 6 J x 16, ET 68 5 / 78 / 130...
Page 225: Tyre Pressure Values
14. Technical Data 14.5 Tyre pressure values Motor homes Tyres Tyre pressure (bar) Basis Camping tyres (CP) 215/70 R 15 CP front: 5,0 rear: 5,5 FIAT 225/75 R 16 CP front: 5,5 rear: 5,5 FIAT Standard and winter tyres (C) 215/70 R 15 C front: 4,0 rear: 4,5...
Page 226: Index
14. Technical Data Index Index Cover flaps 41 Gas socket, external 151 rubbish 204 Cushion arrangements 61 waste water 203 Gas supply 144 Environmental protection 202 Gas system Exhaust fumes 144 exhaust fumes 142 Access ladder Darkening system External cleaning 193 fixtures and changes 142 garage bed/alcoves 67 inspection 142...
Page 227 Index 14. Technical Data Roof rail 46 accessories 197 Navigation 130 Roof window 74 chair and cushion covers, curtains 195 fitted carpet 196 Operating the cooker 179 Safety belts furniture surfaces 196 in the superstructure 81 Outside shower PVC flooring 196 Seats toilet 196 water supply 138...
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Hobby Siesta Instruction Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Safety

Chapter 3: Chassis

Chapter 4: Wheels, Tyres

Chapter 5: Exterior Structure

Chapter 6: Interior Structure

Chapter 7: Electrical Installations

Chapter 8: Water

Chapter 9: Gas

Chapter 10: Built-In Devices

Chapter 11: Accessories

Chapter 12: Maintenance and Care Maintenance

Chapter 13: Sanitation and Environmental Protection

Chapter 14: Technical Data

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