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O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K www.auto-trail.co.uk together we’re going places...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:51 Page 1 O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K F R O N T I R www.auto-trail.co.uk together we’re going places together we’re going places...
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If you have any queries on the operation of any part of your motorhome please contact your supplying dealer. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 6 Introduction Auto-Trail welcomes you to the ranks of Auto-Trail owners. This handbook has been designed to enable you to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your motorhome;...
We would support is available. For total piece of mind all Auto-Trail vehicles are advise you to read all of the individual appliance supplied with a comprehensive warranty for vehicles...
• Incorrect tyre pressure (always adhere to Various suppliers manufacture tow bars that can the tyre pressures stated in the back of be fitted to your Auto-Trail vehicle. Please check this handbook). with your tow bar supplier that the tow ball fitted to your vehicle fits your requirements exactly and does not contravene any road traffic regulations.
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 9 Preparing for the Road Owners Handbook : Maximum Loading Of Your Vehicle Please take care to ensure that you have allowed for the masses of all items you intend to carry in The weights of your vehicle are stated in the back of the Motorhome.
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 10 External Features A Folding step. C Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted). B Awning light (where fitted). D Wind out awning. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 11 External Features Owners Handbook : E Lockable external access door to toilet G High level brake light waste tank behind rear door. H Vehicle exhaust F Lockable gas cylinder compartment I Freshwater / waste water tank drain taps behind rear door.
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking. the vehicle, they are not intended to replace a drivers self judgement. Auto-Trail will not • Do not swing out suddenly. accept any responsibility for any accident •...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 13 Selecting A Pitch Owners Handbook : Selecting A Pitch Driving Abroad Please ensure that you are familiar with the relevant Do not pitch in a position in which your vehicle will laws and regulations that apply in the countries in obstruct others coming in.
• Carefully position the gas cylinders into the Please ensure that any additional appliances, gas compartment locating the bottle into the not fitted by Auto-Trail, are capable of working retaining devices taking care not to damage within this pressure. any of the pipe work or fittings.
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 15 Gas Services Owners Handbook : Externally Sited Cylinders Gas Hoses Gas Safety Valves Your supplying dealer will advise on the correct type Gas flows from the gas cylinder via a bulkhead You are advised that gas cylinders should not be mounted regulator to a set of safety shut off valves of high pressure hose to connect your gas cylinder...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 16 Electrical Services All Auto-Trail vehicles have both a 12V and Mains hook-up points vary from model to model 230V electrical system. so please familiarise yourself with your particular...
It is useful to check the polarity of the supply so that the connection can be made neutral to neutral IMPORTANT and live to live as recommended. Your Auto-Trail, however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker. Periodically, preferably not less than once a year,...
Any replacement auxiliary battery shall be of the If a fuse does blow, the cause of the fault should be investigated before a replacement is fitted. same type and specification as that originally fitted by the manufacturer. When replacing a fuse, always replace a fuse www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 19 EC500 Power Supply Unit Owners Handbook : with the correct value. Never replace with a higher Light Button Charger Button value as this could damage the wiring harness. The light button turns on the main internal 12 volt The charger button turns on the internal battery Details of fuse ratings are in the back of this...
Pressing the button once will turn the water level of the lights on the dimming circuit. pump on; pressing it again will turn the pump off. The LED adjacent to the button will illuminate to indicate that the pump is turned on. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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The LCD display screen is design to provide clear, easy to understand information of the condition of your on board vehicle services. The Home Screen shows the Auto-Trail logo additional information displayed in the ‘header’ and ‘footer’ sections. The ‘header’ area of the screen shows the following information: together we’re going places...
• Between 10.9 volts to 11.8 volts will show • With the tank 25% full the display will show red. yellow, indicating a battery in a fair condition. • With the tank 50% full the display will show yellow www.auto-trail.co.uk...
The battery ammeter shows the current in amps into the ‘closed’ position before driving the Auto-Trail ‘VR’ Limited will not be held that is going into, or discharging from the selected vehicle.
10 - 15 seconds. control panel. 5. Release the knob and turn to required 7. Always make sure the control knob is in the heat setting. off position when you have finished grilling. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 25 Duplex Oven Owners Handbook : 6. If the burner has not lit within 15 seconds, positions with respect to the gas mark setting. DO Check that controls are in the off position release knob and wait at least 1 minute when finished.
DO Turn pan handles away from the front so that The control knobs are a push fit and can be they cannot be caught accidentally. removed for cleaning. They are interchangeable DO NOT Allow children near the appliance when without affecting the sense of operation. in use. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 27 Combination Hob / Refrigerator Owners Handbook : Stainless Bowl Propane - The flames should burn quietly with Useful tips a blue/green colour with no sign of After use always clean the surface with soap and hot •...
Control knob / push button The control knob / push button (8) is used to select and change set values and parameters; these can be saved by clicking the control knob / push button. Selected menu items will flash. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 29 Truma Combi 4E / 6E Owners Handbook : Back button Air conditioning unit (please note this is not a of the boiler (boiler priority). The water temperature factory fitted option) is kept at the higher level (around 62 °C).
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If the start / end times are exceeded when entered, the operating parameters are only taken into consideration when the next start / end times are reached. Until then, the operating www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 31 Truma Combi 4E / 6E Owners Handbook : parameters set outside the timer remain valid. Activate the timer (ON) Display mains voltage 230 V Set the room temperature •...
The other end of this hose should be connected to your chosen LPG barbecue. Please note - the Motorhome works at a regulated gas pressure of 30m bar. Please note all gas connections should only be undertaken by a competent person. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
Please note, use only food or drug quality pipe. Please note that if the pump runs on for more than 5-10 seconds after you have closed all the taps, it is possible that there could be a leak in the system. This should be checked immediately. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 35 Water Services Owners Handbook : Waste Water Tank All waste water (excluding the toilet) is piped into an onboard waste water tank located underneath your vehicle. The volume of the waste water tank will vary depending on which model you have chosen.
Place the waste holding tank upright and • Make sure that the waste holding tank is turn the emptying spout upwards. secured with the safety catch. Shut the access door and lock it. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 37 Exterior Shower Owners Handbook : Exterior Shower • Remove the emptying spout cap. Hold the Disconnecting The Shower waste holding tank by the upper handle • Rotate the hose connector fixed into the side of Your vehicle may be fitted with an exterior shower nearest to the emptying spout.
The fly screens pull down from the top of the blind, the night blinds pull up from the bottom. Always ensure that the blinds are in the fully open position before driving your vehicle. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 39 Skylights Owners Handbook : Skylights Blinds & Fly screens The clear skylights are fitted with night blinds Your vehicle is fitted with skylights in the ceiling to and fly screens.
• Adjust the height / position of the supporting legs to ensure that the blind fabric is taught and allowing water to run off in the event of rain – remove the winding handle. • We would recommend that the support legs are pegged into the ground. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 41 Security & Ventilation Owners Handbook : Fire And Safety Precautions Roof Mounted Flue Installations Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust No danger is caused if the LPG exhaust from All flue installations should be inspected for In Case Of Fire the refrigerator vents into an enclosed awning.
We would always recommend that the battery is replaced at least every 12 months to ensure correct operation. If the LED indicator does not flash every minute then the battery should be replaced immediately as this will indicate that the battery is completely flat. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
• Test the sounder, batteries and circuitry of your At Auto-Trail we have tried to go further than any would advise that you do not leave valuables in detector once per week by pressing and holding other Motorhome manufacturer to protect your easily visible positions inside the vehicle.
Fiat dashboard. • Pressing button ‘A’ will lock all entrance doors (and the LED will illuminate). • Pressing button ‘A’ again will unlock all entrance doors (LED will go out). www.auto-trail.co.uk...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 45 Entrance Step Owners Handbook : Locking / Unlocking With Either The Cab Key Operating The Step Manually Or Habitation Key The step is operated manually by depressing Locking or unlocking the drivers’...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 46 General Care Motorhome Exterior Care Of Windows The roof of your Auto-Trail motorhome is • Day to Day Cleaning – please wash windows moulded with a highly polished fibreglass skin. carefully, as you would with paintwork on your This is a very durable surface and is very easy to car.
It is important that the water system is fully drained off during the winter months to avoid freezing when the Motorhome is not in use or after the last trip of the season. Failure to do this could result in serious damage to components. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 49 Winter Laying Up Owners Handbook : Soft Furnishings / Furniture Leave all cupboard doors open to allow the maximum amount of air to circulate around the vehicle. Window Blinds Window night blinds should not be left in the ‘closed’...
Keep volume turned down on CD players, • Young children should be escorted and personal stereos radios and TVs. Do not play supervised. musical instruments so loudly that they will upset your neighbours. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 51 Good Neighbour Guide Owners Handbook : If you have a power generator, make sure it is Tents And Awnings • Do not allow children to climb on fences or walls. adequately silenced and use it with consideration, Damage to these may allow farm animals to stray It is polite to ask permission before erecting a tent...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 52 Annual Check List Auto-Trail Motorhome and tight. Check that the body support struts are Annual Checklist serviceable and tight. Introduction 2. Windows It makes good sense to check over your Window Fitments and Operation Motorhome at least every year.
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 53 Annual Check List Owners Handbook : 4. Internal Doors brush, treat with a rust inhibiting solution and Flue Terminals and Air Vents lubricate joints. Security Make sure that these are not blocked. Check the security of the fixings.
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If the expiry date is close or passed, • Grill burners: Flames may develop yellow tips have the hoses replaced. Check all rigid piping as they heat up, especially when using butane. for adequate support and any damage. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 55 Annual Check List Owners Handbook : • General comments: A flame lifting away from Waste Water Tank 10. Electrical System the burner indicates that the pressure is too high. Check that the drain tap is clear and working Extra Low Voltage 12V (Excluding vehicle electrics).
Habitation Compartment Warranty Body Construction Integrity Warranty Your Auto-Trail Motorhome is offered with a Your Auto-Trail Motor home is offered with a two year manufacturer backed warranty for its’ 10 year manufacturer’s warranty against the habitation compartment, with the third year...
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 57 Aftercare Owners Handbook : Fiat Camper Assist The Fiat Ducato of your new Auto-Trail Motorhome is covered by Fiat Camper Assistance for a period of 24 months. A new call centre reserved for Motorhome drivers is now available.
8977 - AT V-Line Handbook 2015 V2 REPRO_Layout 1 10/10/2014 08:52 Page 58 Tyre Pressure TYRE PRESSURES – COLD (BARS) MODEL TYRE SIZE FRONT REAR COLD (BARS) AXLE AXLE V LINE 600 225/75R16CP V LINE 610 225/75R16CP V LINE 620 225/75R16CP www.auto-trail.co.uk...
* height does not include optional aerial HEATING GRADE All Auto-Trail vehicles have a minimum heating classification of grade 3. This means that your vehicle can maintain an average temperature of at least 20 degrees centigrade when the outside temperature is minus 15 degrees centigrade.
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O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K : Auto-Trail VR Limited. Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU, United Kingdom. Main Reception: Tel +44(0) 1472 571000 Fax +44(0) 1472 571001 www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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