CONTENTS WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1 GETTING STARTED ......6-1 Model Year .............. 1-1 Electricity ..............6-1 Elddis Technical Approvals ........1-1 Power Supply Charger ........6-1 12v Systems: ............6-1 GENERAL SAFETY ........ 2-1 Generator/Charger ..........6-1 Please read before using your new caravan. .. 2-1 Electricity Mains Supply ........
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CONTENTS Water heater operation ........9-6 Window Blinds & Flyscreens ......11-1 Gas operation ............9-6 Winterisation/Storage ........11-1 230V Operation ............ 9-6 ABS - A Frame Cover, Wheel Spats & Panels 11-1 Space Heater Operation ........9-6 Interior Walls ............11-1 Gas Operation ............
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CONTENTS Body Shell ............. 15-1 Windows .............. 15-1 Insulation .............. 15-1 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Lid ..15-1 Awning Channel ..........15-1 Additional Fixings to Your Caravan Shell ..15-1 EQUIPMENT LIST ....... 16-1 Xplore Range ............16-1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ....
Model Year Owner’s Information Pack. All Touring caravans manufactured by Elddis are Your new Elddis caravan has been designed as a designated by their model year. The 2011 model recreational vehicle and is intended for year runs from 1st September 2010 to 31st recreational use only.
GENERAL SAFETY (ix) Never exceed your caravans Maximum GENERAL SAFETY Technical Permissible Laden Mass. (see Please read before using your new caravan. Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio) In order for you to get the most out of your new The laden nose weight for your caravan Xplore touring caravan it is necessary for you to should not exceed the lower of the be aware of the following:...
GENERAL SAFETY VENTILATION FIRE SAFETY All caravans manufactured by The Explorer Fire Extinguishers Group Limited are ventilated at both high and It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb) minimum low level in accordance with BSEN 721 Safety capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried Ventilation.
GENERAL SAFETY YOUR CARAVAN PAYLOAD EXPLAINED Personal effects payload (PEP) A mass specified for the items which a user can Definitions choose to carry in a caravan and which are not Maximum technically permissible laden included as essential habitation equipment or mass (MTPLM) optional equipment.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Please Note: Corner steadies should not be PREPARING FOR THE ROAD used as a jacking device. Before venturing out on to the road with your Xplore touring caravan, it is important that you Internal Loading & Checks prepare correctly.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD PRE-TOW CHECKLIST & HITCH-UP carried out automatically. Heed the “+” (Fig 3-1) position! Connect the breakaway cable and Having loaded the touring caravan and secured electrical plug to the towing vehicle. Raise the the lockers and main entrance door: jockey wheel up fully and secure by firmly Check touring caravan wheel bolts are clamping it.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD attachment to connect to the towing vehicle. STEP 1 Operation - The cable should be able to pull tight to engage the caravan’s brakes without any hindrance to its action, if the main coupling of the caravan separates from the towing vehicle.
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD BEFORE SETTING OFF HANDBRAKE Connect the 13 pin plug on the caravan A- Your caravan is fitted with BPW running gear and frame to the towing vehicle. handbrake. It is essential that prior to towing you ensure that your handbrake is in the fully off (ii) Check that all tail-lights, brake lights, road position.
TOWING AND DRIVING SPEED LIMITS TOWING AND DRIVING • Normal road towing: 50mph REVERSING • Motorways (including dual carriageways): It is advisable to have a second person available 60mph when reversing the caravan. SETTING OFF Start practising by choosing a left-hand bend for ease.
ARRIVING ON SITE You should then park your car, usually next to the ARRIVING ON SITE caravan furthest away from the door side. CHECK SITE REGULATIONS Please Note: On upward facing pitches when On arrival at a site, you should always check the the hydraulically damped drawbar of the hitch site regulations.
GETTING STARTED AC or DC and whether it is at the correct GETTING STARTED voltage and frequency. You have arrived at your destination and now (ii) Your caravan is properly earthed. Never want to start to enjoy your new Xplore touring accept a supply from a socket outlet or plug caravan.
GETTING STARTED WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND CARAVAN MAINS INLET WARNING: It is essential that connections are made exactly as shown. If terminal markings are not in accordance with the above diagram they must be ignored. (vii) Place any surplus cable under the caravan. OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Ensure that the surplus cable is not coiled Please Note: Connection to a mains voltage...
GETTING STARTED GAS SUPPLY Gas Regulator Your caravan is designed to operate using either propane or butane liquefied petroleum gas at 30M/bar. Gas can be obtained from your caravan dealer. Your caravan is designed to accept a maximum 2 x 6kg BP Light gas bottles. Connection Make sure that heating and cooking appliances and gas cylinders are switched off.
GETTING STARTED WATER SYSTEM Draining Down Your Water System Your new Xplore caravan is fitted with a Whale It is essential that you drain down your pressurized water system using a submersible caravan water system when it is not in use. water pump.
GAS SAFETY ADVICE will get hot when in use. You are advised not to GAS SAFETY ADVICE use any additional gas appliances outside your In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas must caravan unless it is a Gas Barbecue connected via be turned off using the isolation valve on the gas the Barbecue point supplied with your caravan.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM For normal operation all switches on the unit ELECTRICAL SYSTEM need to be in the ON position. The switches on 12v POWER SUPPLY the left of the unit are known as MCB’s (miniature circuit breakers). These take the place Battery Installation of the conventional fuse but are more convenient.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM The battery charger will operate automatically when the caravan is connected to the mains outlet on a caravan site. The 12V system, with the exception of the 12V refrigerator and battery charging, will not operate when the caravan is connected to the towing vehicle.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Please Note: Before attempting to use any HOW TO USE YOUR electrical appliance ensure that you have CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT connected the mains connection cable to a mains Within this section of your caravan’s handbook hook up and that the mains isolation switch is in we will give you brief details on how to operate the ‘on’...
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT Gas Grill WARNINGS (i) Turn the grill control knob to the high flame position and with the knob depressed light (i) All pans should be mounted centrally the burner using a gas safety lighter. If the over the burners, even when cooling, to grill does not light within 20 seconds then protect adjacent walls.
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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Gas Oven (i) Turn the gas oven control knob to maximum then depress the knob then light the burner using a gas safety lighter. If the oven does not light within 20 seconds turn off the control knob and wait for 30 seconds before trying again.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATOR MODEL THETFORD N112P Control Panel - Manual ignition Model A = Energy source selector switch C = Flame meter B = Thermostat Manual ignition (piezoelectric ignition) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When the caravan is on tow, the refrigerator C = Flame meter.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Manual ignition: Securing products for driving 1. Press and hold in thermostat control (B) for One of the racks a maximum of 30 seconds. in your refrigerator has a 2. Press manual ignition button (D) several system for times at intervals of 1-2 seconds.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT SPACE HEATER OPERATION WATER HEATER OPERATION Gas Operation Gas operation Gas Control Ultrastore Control (i) Turn the gas control on top of the heater to (i) Ensure that the water heater has been filled the desired setting and depress the knob.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Fan Operation WHALE UNDERFLOOR HEATER (302 The blown air function of the space heater is MODEL ONLY) controlled by the three position switch on top of Operating Instructions the heater. Fan Control For operation of the heater, a 12 V d.c. supply (i) Position 0 is off must be connected at all times.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Switching appliance off. Turn the selector knob to BATTERY CHARGER the Off position ( ). Note that the fan will The battery charger for the caravan battery will continue to run for 3 minutes to allow the heater automatically switch on when the caravan is to cool down.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT THETFORD CASSETTE C-200 CW Preparing for use TOILET Following is a brief illustrated step by step guide. For more detailed information please refer to Introduction manufacturers literature. The Thetford Cassette C-200 CW is functional CAUTION (step 4): Warmer weather or longer and incorporates modern styling with home like intervals between emptying the waste tank may...
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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 4 - Remove dosage cap and pour-out spout. Add toilet fluid in the dosage cup. Add 1 - Open access door and pull approx. 2L of water through spout to cover retaining clips upward. tank bottom.
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HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 10 - The toilet may be used with blade open or closed. To open the valve, pull 7 - Open water fill door and add 50ml. the valve handle under the toilet bowl of Aqua Rinse. Then fill the tank with towards you.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Winterising/Storage The Thetford Cassette C-200 CW is easily winterised for storage. If the toilet is connected to a separate water tank, drain the tank. When the motorhome water tank is empty, press the flush button until the water stops flowing. Empty the cassette.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Toilet unit malfunctions Midi Heki Rooflight Contact your dealer or a Thetford Service Centre. We advise draining the fresh water tank prior to travelling. Antifreeze should not be required if the motor home is heated. If you do wish to use antifreeze, brands containing the following properties may be used in the fresh water tank: •...
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Flyscreens Operation (i) To operate the flyscreen, either pull the The mixer tap and shower mixer are operated in screen fully down, fully up or across, the same manner as the kitchen tap by lifting the dependant on type of window fitted, and clip control lever to activate the pump and swivelling into place on the blind/frame.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR DOOR RETAINERS INTERNAL DOORS The door retainer fitted to your Xplore touring Toilet/Shower Room Doors caravan is operated by simply lightly pushing the Toilet/shower room doors are fitted with a lever door to the side of the caravan. The retainer lock, which is operated by pushing the lever should automatically engage and hold the door in down.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MAGNETIC CATCHES BED MAKE-UP Magnetic catches work Parallel Lounge on contact with the metal plate on the rear of the door. Simply close the door until the magnet engages and holds the metal plate. Pulling the door towards you with a moderate force will be sufficient to disengage...
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Bunk Beds REMOVABLE DRAWER LOCKER To remove from the caravan, first locate the two retaining straps at the bottom rear of the unit, the straps are released by pulling away and down this releases the thumb catches. The locker can now be removed for storage.
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT FM RADIO CONNECTION The Status aerial is designed to receive FM radio when connected to a car-style radio. (i) This will require a coaxial car radio plug, a coaxial plug and a length of coaxial cable, which are available from your local caravan retailer.
SECURITY Please consult the instructions provided inside SECURITY the Microtag box. Theft deterrent, prevention and security of your touring caravan is taken very seriously at The ANTI-WIND CORNER STEADIES Explorer Group Limited. That is why we have provided a combination of standard features and optional extras designed to deter and prevent thieves from stealing your property.
SECURITY CRIS - THE CARAVAN REGISTRATION If you sell the caravan please follow the AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - VIN instructions on the Touring Caravan Registration Document. CriS is the national register of UK manufactured touring caravans and was established by the Please Note: If you do not receive a Touring National Caravan Council (NCC) in conjunction Caravan Registration Document, lose it, or any of...
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Please Note: Should scratches appear on the CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN acrylic windows these can often be removed with This section of the guide is devoted to the care, an acrylic polish, i.e. ICI Perspex polish. Gentle cleaning and general preservation of your caravan polishing with a liquid metal polish, i.e.
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN FURNITURE WATER CONTAINERS Treat your caravan furniture as you would the All water remaining in any water container furniture in your home. Polish wood surfaces should be disposed of so that the container sparingly with a good quality wax or spray polish. is empty.
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN WATER SYSTEMS - STERILIZATION THETFORD TOILET Clean the water system at the start and end of WARNINGS the season with sterilizing fluid. When cleaning it • Cold Weather Use - to prevent freezing is advisable to use a sterilizing fluid e.g. Chempro during cold weather use, add antifreeze SDP or similar.
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN CHASSIS MOUNTED SPARE WHEEL Tyre Wear and Damage CARRIER The legal requirements for tread depth on motor Each caravan chassis has a set of punched holes vehicle tyres apply also to caravans. Similarly, it is immediately behind the axle to enable fitting of a not permitted to mix cross-ply and radial tyres spare wheel carrier.
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN The corner steadies must not be used to jack up (xi) Raise the corner steadies. the caravan. They can be lowered to touch the (xii) Lower the caravan to the ground. ground only as a safety measure to stabilise the (xiii) The wheel bolts should be tightened caravan.
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BPW CHASSIS CATEGORY OF EXPOSURE & DURATION OF PROTECTION The BPW chassis is protected by a hot dip galvanising process in accordance to DIN EN ISO 1461. The duration of protection is according to a salt spray test to DIN 50021 standard.
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CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Lubrication and maintenance work Prior to Every 10,000 each run to 12,000 kilometers FUNCTION TEST 1 Check coupling. 2 Apply the handbrake lever and observe the linkage. LUBRICATE 1 Lubricate the coupling head. 2 Drawbar bearings at the housing of the overrun hitch. 3 Oil or grease brake lever.
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CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN FUNCTION TEST Completion of the maintenance work in accordance with the prescribed intervals is essential in order to maintain the operating safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle. The correction of any defects found or the replacement of any worn parts should be carried out by an Explorer Group Retailer or Approved Service Centre.
STORAGE CARAVAN COVERS STORAGE Caravan covers may be used to protect your new LONG TERM & WINTER STORAGE Xplore touring caravan provided that the cover If the caravan is to be stored for any length of used is of a breathable type. time, especially over the winter period, the Ensure that the point of extending aerials or the following operations are recommended:...
WARRANTY • Damage caused by natural movements of WARRANTY internal doors and furniture. Normal wear THE EXPLORER GROUP LTD 3-YEAR and tear/servicing items and other MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY components subject to routine maintenance. Subject to the following conditions, your caravan THE EXPLORER GROUP LTD 3 YEAR is supplied with a manufacturer’s warranty for MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY IS three (3) years from the original date of purchase,...
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WARRANTY be subjected to any condition which could reasonably be foreseen to cause or result in damage or excessive wear and tear. 10. That only private cars or 4x4 type vehicles substituting as private cars, shall have towed the caravan. 11.
CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER INGRESS • In the case of dispute, The Explorer Group CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER Limited, will agree to the appointment of an INGRESS independent arbitrator with both parties agreeing to pay 50% of their costs. SIX (6) YEAR BODY SHELL INTEGRITY GUARANTEE •...
CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER INGRESS a properly serviced and documented caravan history will enable your Retailer to rapidly assess and where appropriate, carry out the necessary remedial work. MAINS ELECTRICS It is recommended that you have your Mains Electrics System inspected by an NICEIC approved contractor every 3 years.
CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION FRONT PANEL AND GAS BOTTLE CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION - LOCKER LID MAIN COMPONENTS These are constructed from moulded GRP for The following is a brief description of the main strength and lightness. components used in your caravan. More comprehensive descriptions can be found in the AWNING CHANNEL equipment manufacturers literature held in the Each caravan is fitted, as standard, with an awning...
GENERAL QUESTIONS GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: Where Can I Obtain Your Latest Brochure? A: Our latest brochures are available from Approved Retailers or can be viewed and printed from the download section on our website www.explorer-group.co.uk. A request form can also be completed should you wish to receive a printed copy of our latest brochures.
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GENERAL QUESTIONS Q. How Many Years Will Spare Parts Be Available For My Caravan? A. The Explorer Group Limited will endeavour to supply spare parts for a caravan, for at least 8 years from new. Q. What If The Parts Are No Longer Available? A.
GLOSSARY Bunk Bed GLOSSARY This is a sleeping place, usually higher up than a 13 pin plug conventional bed. Often (but not always) this can The plug used to connect the caravans electrical be folded or removed to provide additional living system to your towing vehicle to enable the road space.
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GLOSSARY Dinette Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) This is a popular style of seating arrangement This is the weight of the vehicle laden to its where two seats or settees face each other maximum, as defined by the manufacturer. See across a table. also MTPLM.
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GLOSSARY Layout Nose weight This is the interior design and details where The weight exerted on the tow bar. Special scales furniture units are placed in relation to each are available from accessory shops for measuring other. this weight. Leisure Battery Number Plate This supplies the power for the caravan electrical Caravans must display a legal number plate...
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GLOSSARY Road Lights Train Weight The maximum permissible combined weight of The external lights used while the vehicle is tow car and touring caravan. travelling. Twin Axle Roof Lights - See Roof Vent. Is a caravan with two pairs of wheels, on two Roof Vent axles which are located close together.
SERVICE DOCUMENTS SERVICE DOCUMENTS TOURING CARAVANS - ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD In order to take full use of your warranty offered by The Explorer Group Limited it is essential that your caravan is serviced within the time scale laid down in the warranty terms and conditions. See Index - Warranty Terms &...
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS SECTION (E) GAS INSTALLATION SECTION (F) FINAL Hotplate Road test Refrigerator Heater Leak tested Water heated Fully operational CARE WARRANTY Your caravan is covered by the 3 year warranty, it is a condition of this warranty that a service and safety check is carried out by your caravan retailer at least once a year (12 months from the date of purchase) in accordance with the National Caravan Council recommendations.
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS 5th SERVICE 6th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has been I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
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SERVICE DOCUMENTS 13th SERVICE 14th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has been I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
INDEX INDEX Interior Walls ......... 11-1 Jacking ..........11-5 Aerial ............ 9-17 Lubrication ........11-5 Automatic Charging System ....8-2 Shower Trays, Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings ....11-2 Thetford Toilet ....... 11-3 Battery Charger ........9-8 Truma Space Heater ..... 11-3 Battery Installation .......
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INDEX Gas ............6-3 Safety, general ........2-1 Connection ........6-3 Security Hoses ..........6-3 Additional Security ....... 10-2 Regulator ..........6-3 Caravan Theft ......... 10-1 Gas Safety Advice ......... 7-1 CRIS ..........10-2 Generators / Charger ......8-1 Electronic Tagging ......10-2 Glossary ..........
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INDEX Warranty ..........13-1 3-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty 13-1 Year 1 ..........13-1 Years 2 and 3 ........13-1 Water Heater Operation ....9-6 Gas Operation ........9-6 Water System ........6-4 Draining ..........6-4 Windows ..........9-13 Wiring Diagram ......... 17-2 22-3...
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The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand.
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