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  • Page 1 Touring Caravan OWNERS HANDBOOK Issue 3...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1 Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or Steep Model Year .............. 1-1 Hill ..............5-1 Elddis Technical Approvals ........1-1 GETTING STARTED ......6-1 GENERAL SAFETY ........ 2-1 Electricity ..............6-1 Please read before using your new caravan. .. 2-1 Power Supply Charger ........
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Refrigerator Model Thetford N112 ....9-4 Magnetic Catches ..........9-25 Operating instructions ........9-4 Bed Make-up ............9-26 Refrigerators ............9-4 Bunk Beds ............9-26 Electric power operation ........9-4 Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ..... 9-27 Maintenance (all fridge variants) ......9-5 Removable Drawer Locker ......
  • Page 4 Additional Fixings to Your Caravan Shell ..15-1 EQUIPMENT LIST ....... 16-1 Avanté ..............16-1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ....17-1 13 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram ......17-1 Wiring Diagram - Avanté ........17-2 Road Lights - Avanté .......... 17-3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..18-1 Elddis Avanté ............18-1 CONTENTS-3...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CONTENTS-4...

  • Page 6: Welcome And Introduction

    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.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    In order for you to get the most out of your new (ix) The laden nose weight for your caravan Elddis caravan it is necessary for you to be aware should not exceed the lower of the of the following:...

  • Page 9: Ventilation

    GENERAL SAFETY VENTILATION FIRE SAFETY All caravans manufactured by Elddis are ventilated Fire Extinguishers at both high and low level in accordance with It is recommended that a 1 kg minimum capacity BSEN 721 Safety Ventilation. The fixed ventilation dry powder fire extinguisher be carried inside points fitted in your caravan must not be blocked your caravan at all times.

  • Page 10: Your Caravan Payload Explained

    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.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 12: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD LOADING PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Always lower and secure the jockey wheel and Before venturing out on to the road with your the four corner steadies (with the brace touring caravan, it is important that you prepare provided) before entering the caravan.

  • Page 13: Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD (iv) Check that all exterior locker doors are secure and locked. (v) Secure and lock the main caravan entrance door. PRE-TOW CHECKLIST & HITCH-UP Having loaded the touring caravan and secured the lockers and main entrance door: Check touring caravan wheel bolts are torque tightened to the required level (See Index - Changing a Wheel).

  • Page 14: Uncoupling

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Uncoupling the caravan’s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle. The cable assembly is designed to part, allowing the caravan to come to a halt away from the towing vehicle. Construction - Usually a thin steel cable, possibly plastic coated, and fitted with a means of attachment to connect to the towing vehicle.

  • Page 15: Where No Designated Attachment Point Is Provided On The Tow Bar

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD (ii) Attach the clip directly to the attachment accessories e.g. a stabiliser, bumper shield, point (Fig 3-5, Step 2). cycle carrier etc. (ii) That there must be sufficient slack in the STEP 2 cable to allow the towing vehicle and caravan to fully articulate without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes.

  • Page 16: Handbrake

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD HANDBRAKE Your caravan is fitted with BPW running gear and handbrake. It is essential that prior to towing you ensure that your handbrake is in the fully off position. This can be confirmed by ensuring that the handbrake arm is resting on the blue stop fitted to the side of the A frame as shown in Fig 3-7 below.
  • Page 17 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD...

  • Page 18: Towing And Driving

    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.
  • Page 19 TOWING AND DRIVING...

  • Page 20: Arriving On Site

    ARRIVING ON SITE (ii) Lower the jockey wheel to ground level ARRIVING ON SITE before unhitching. (See index uncoupling) CHECK SITE REGULATIONS You should then park your car, usually next to the On arrival at a site, you should always check the caravan furthest away from the door side.
  • Page 21 ARRIVING ON SITE brace provided. Corner steadies should not be used as a jack. Take care not to lift the caravan wheels.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    You have arrived at your destination and now (ii) Your caravan is properly earthed. Never want to start to enjoy your new Elddis caravan. accept a supply from a socket outlet or plug The following is a step by step guide to...

  • Page 23: Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site

    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...

  • Page 24: Gas Supply

    Each gas appliance is connected to its own gas isolation tap under the cooker. These are Your new Elddis caravan has been fitted with a identified on the tap via a label. Below is a key to fully approved gas regulator designed to operate identify each label.

  • Page 25: Water System

    GETTING STARTED WATER SYSTEM Draining Down Your Water System Your new Elddis 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.

  • Page 26: Gas Safety Advice

    Please Note: Ventilation holes must be clear at all times. LPG GAS SYSTEM Elddis does not recommend the use of any external cylinders. All cylinders in use should be within the gas locker provided. If you wish to utilise a larger cylinder and have this outside the gas locker then the connecting hose must not exceed 750mm.
  • Page 27 GAS SAFETY ADVICE...

  • Page 28: Electrical System

    ‘trip’ the main switch, to the OFF battery box. position. This switch can only be re-set after Elddis recommends that you use sealed for life elimination of the fault. leisure batteries of a minimum rating off 40 Please Note: In case of difficulty, consult an ampere-hours at 20 hours discharge rate.

  • Page 29: Automatic Charging System

    CHECK all caravan equipment is set-up to accept the site supply before actually switching on. INTERNAL LIGHTS Your new Avante caravan is fitted with all LED lighting. You should not need to replace these long life lights, however should the need arrive please only replace these lights with identical lights which are available from your Elddis retailer.

  • Page 30: 12V Fuses - All Models

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES - ALL MODELS...
  • Page 31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT...

  • Page 32: How To Use Your Caravan'sequipment

    CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT connected the mains connection cable to a mains Congratulations on your purchase of a new Elddis hook up and that the mains isolation switch is in Group caravan. Within this section of your the ‘on’...

  • Page 33: Cooking Equipment

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT Gas Hob WARNINGS (i) Turn the individual control knob for the burner you wish to light. (i) All pans should be mounted centrally (ii) The depressing of the control knob overrides over the burners, even when cooling, to the flame failure device fitted to the burner.

  • Page 34: Gas Grill

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Gas Grill Gas Oven (i) Turn the grill control knob to the high flame (i) Turn the gas oven control knob to position and with the knob depressed light maximum then depress the knob then light the burner using a gas safety lighter.

  • Page 35: Refrigerator Model Thetford N112

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATOR MODEL THETFORD N112 Control Panel A = Energy source selector switch B = Thermostat C = Flame meter OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When the caravan is on tow, the refrigerator C = Flame meter. Indicates if the refrigerator flame should only be operated electrically, i.e.

  • Page 36: Maintenance (All Fridge Variants)

    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.

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT REFRIGERATOR MODEL THETFORD N175 LCD (646 Models only) D = Function LED A = Main switch (on/off) E = LCD display B = Mode selection switch C = Cooling level selection switch OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS POWERING WITH ELECTRICITY When the caravan is on tow, the refrigerator Selecting electrical power...

  • Page 38: Securing Products For Driving

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT The gas mode can be reset only if the Door locking mechanism refrigerator is switched off. If you switch the refrigerator on again and the gas mode is still not working, the LED of the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an error code is shown in the LCD display.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling the authorised Service Department please check whether: • The instructions in the section “Using the refrigerator” have been followed. • The refrigerator is not tilted excessively. • It is possible to operate the refrigerator with an available power source. Failure: The refrigerator does not work in gas operation mode.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE • Works on gas components and electrical installation may only be carried out by authorised personnel. We recommend to contact your Thetford Service Centre. • EN 1949 stipulates that the appliance’s gas equipment and its associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued.

  • Page 41: Water Heater Operation

    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.

  • Page 42: Fan Operation

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Fan Operation MICROWAVE The blown air function of the space heater is Notes: controlled by the three position switch on top of 1 - Your microwave is connected to your 230V the heater. electricity supply via a non customer useable plug.

  • Page 43: Battery Charger

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger for the caravan battery will automatically switch on when the caravan is connected to a mains supply. The battery charger will also provide a 12V supply to the caravan when a battery is not connected.

  • Page 44: Thetford C400 Bench Toilet

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT THETFORD C400 BENCH TOILET WARNING: Never add toilet fluid via the valve blade or via the toilet bowl. Preparing the toilet for use Slide the waste tank back into its original Open the access door on the outside of your position via the access door.
  • Page 45 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 9-14...
  • Page 46 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 9-15...
  • Page 47 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 13. If required make the toilet ready for use once again. Return the water filling extension to its original position on the waste tank. Slide the waste tank into the toilet and close the access door. about 2 litres, which is about three uses.

  • Page 48: Thetford Cassette C-200 Cwe Toilet

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT THETFORD CASSETTE C-200 CWE 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 CWE is functional CAUTION (step 4): Warmer weather or longer and incorporates modern styling with home like intervals between emptying the waste tank may...
  • Page 49 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.
  • Page 50 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 10 - After use, open the blade, by pushing the blade handle in an anti- 7 - Open water fill door and add 50ml. clockwise direction and press the flush of Aqua Rinse. Then fill the tank with button.

  • Page 51: Winterising/Storage

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Winterising/Storage The Thetford Cassette C-200 CWE 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.

  • Page 52: Rooflights

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Toilet unit malfunctions Please note: Do not change the direction of the fan unless it has been switched off ‘O’ position Contact your dealer or a Thetford Service and the blades have stopped rotating. Centre.

  • Page 53: Windows

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT WINDOWS TAPS Your caravan will be fitted with Polyplastic framed Kitchen Taps windows. Your new caravan will be fitted with a Whale Polyplastic Window Opening mixer tap. (i) In order to open the Polyplastic window it is Operation only necessary to move the catch upwards For correct operation of the tap, swivel the spout...

  • Page 54: Exterior Door Retainers

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT EXTERIOR DOOR RETAINERS The door retainer fitted to your Elddis caravan is operated by simply lightly pushing the door to the side of the caravan. The retainer should automatically engage and hold the door in place.

  • Page 55: Internal Doors

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT INTERNAL DOORS OTHER INTERNAL DOORS Toilet/Shower Room Doors Other internal doors such as the wardrobe and table storage locker are fitted with a 2-position Toilet/shower room doors are fitted with a lever button lock. Push the button to lock the door lock, which is operated by pushing the lever and the button should remain flush with the door.

  • Page 56: Magnetic Catches

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MAGNETIC CATCHES Magnetic catches work 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 the magnetic catch and...

  • Page 57: Bed Make-Up

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BED MAKE-UP Bunk Beds Parallel Lounge All high level beds will take a maximum weight of 75kgs / 11 stone. When in use, the high level beds must have the bunk safety boards in place as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 58: Front Wrap Round Seating (Option)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT FRONT WRAP ROUND SEATING (Option) If you have purchased the wrap round seating option for your new caravan please note that the centre seat can be extended by the use of the locking mechanism which can be found under this seat.

  • Page 59: Removable Drawer Locker

    Radio/DVD will be contained in your document wallet. Status 530 Directional Antenna Your new Elddis caravan will be fitted with a 530 Status TV aerial To operate your 530 Directional TV aerial follow the procedure outlined below:...

  • Page 60: Explorer Protect - Autowatch Alarm System (Option Only)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT EXPLORER PROTECT - AUTOWATCH ALARM SYSTEM (Option only) Manufactured by Autowatch, The Explorer Protect system is designed to give years of trouble free operation. Made with only the highest quality components and using state of the art technology you can be assured that your caravan has the best electronic protection available.

  • Page 61: Bpw Intelligent Drive Control (Idc) System (Option Only)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Emergency Disarm Arming the System in Test Or Buzz Mode Insert the touch-key briefly into the socket. The In the buzz mode the siren will sound a short alarm will turn off. tone when a sensor is triggered instead of sounding for 30 seconds.

  • Page 62: Security

    AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - VIN Theft deterrent, prevention and security of your CriS is the national register of UK manufactured touring caravan is taken very seriously at Elddis. touring caravans and was established by the That is why we have provided a combination of...

  • Page 63: Window Etching & Chassis Marking

    ELECTRONIC TAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme, all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and ease vehicle identification. The security tag containing the individual identity of your caravan is concealed within the caravan body and can only be read by using a special decoder.

  • Page 64: Care Of Your Caravan

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Please Note: Under NO circumstances should CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN any abrasive cleaning agents, household This section of the guide is devoted to the care, detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be used. cleaning and general preservation of your caravan Wash the window again using only cold water in order to retain its showroom condition.

  • Page 65: Cooking Equipment

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN COOKING EQUIPMENT WATER CONTAINERS Caustic pastes, abrasive cleaning powders, coarse All water remaining in any water container wire wool and hard implements will damage the should be disposed of so that the container surface. is empty. (ii) The outside of external water containers CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY AND should be thoroughly cleansed and washed...

  • Page 66: Water Systems - Sterilization

    Ultraflow filter cartridge should be fitted. Please Note: Suitable sterilizing chemicals are available from your Elddis Retailer, accessory shop, chemists, or home-brew shops. It is not, however, recommended to use bleach or sodium met bisulphide.

  • Page 67: Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier

    115Nm for alloy wheels. Only use the wheel bolts supplied with your caravan. If you need to replace these bolts you should obtain bolts from an approved Elddis Retailer. The bolt fixings should be tightened in the sequence shown in the diagram below. Do NOT simply tighten clockwise or anti clockwise.

  • Page 68: Jacking

    (vii) Insert the wheel locating pins (supplied is 150kgs. within your Elddis kit box) into holes 4 and LUBRICATION 5 and then slide the wheel onto the locating pins.

  • Page 69: Maintenance Of Your Bpw Chassis

    WARNING: Holes must not be made without approval of the chassis manufacturer. The following maintenance instructions relate to axles and suspensions without any risk to safety. the BPW chassis fitted to your Elddis caravan. This applies even if an accredited test authority They are a constituent part of the warranty has already tested such products.

  • Page 70: Storage

    STORAGE Caravan covers may be used to protect your new LONG TERM & WINTER STORAGE Elddis caravan provided that the cover used is of If the caravan is to be stored for any length of a breathable type. time, especially over the winter period, the...
  • Page 71 STORAGE 12-2...

  • Page 72: Warranty

    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,...
  • Page 73 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.

  • Page 74: Code Of Practice - Water Ingress

    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 •...

  • Page 75: Mains Electrics

    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.

  • Page 76: Caravan Construction - Main Components

    Awnings which employ rubber system. Elddis utilizes the new BPW V-TEC sucker attachments rather than screw fixings are Chassis System. recommended.
  • Page 77 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION 15-2...

  • Page 78: Equipment List

    EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST AVANTÉ REFRIGERATOR THETFORD N112 LCD / AVANTE 646 THETFORD N175 LCD HEATER TRUMA ULTRAHEAT PIEZO INTERNAL BLOWN AIR TRUMA PUSH FIT RAPID INSTALLATION WATER HEATER TRUMA ULTRASTORE SINK AND DRAINER SPINFLO ROUND STAINLESS STEEL OVEN SPINFLO MIDI PRIMA 500...
  • Page 79 EQUIPMENT LIST 16-2...

  • Page 80: Electrical Drawings

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN PLUG WIRING DIAGRAM 17-1...

  • Page 81: Wiring Diagram - Avanté

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM - AVANTÉ 17-2...

  • Page 82: Road Lights - Avanté

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS - AVANTÉ 17-3...
  • Page 83 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 17-4...

  • Page 84: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELDDIS AVANTÉ Model Number of Berths Interior Length 3733mm (12’3”) 4660mm (15’3”) Exterior Body Length 4554mm (15’0”) 5481mm (18’0”) Shipping Length 5475mm (18’0”) 6402mm (21’0”) Overall Width 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”) Overall Height 2620mm (8’6”) 2620mm (8’6”) Maximum Headroom 1950mm (6’5”)
  • Page 85 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELDDIS AVANTÉ (continued) Model Number of Berths Interior Length 5599mm (18’5”) 5599mm (18’5”) 5599mm (18’5”) Exterior Body Length 6420mm (21’1”) 6420mm (21’1”) 6420mm (21’1”) Shipping Length 7341mm (24’1”) 7341mm (24’1”) 7341mm (24’1”) Overall Width 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”)
  • Page 86 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELDDIS AVANTÉ (continued) Model Number of Berths Interior Length 5599mm (18’5”) 5599mm (18’5”) 5599mm (18’5”) Exterior Body Length 6420mm (21’1”) 6420mm (21’1”) 6420mm (21’1”) Shipping Length 7341mm (24’1”) 7341mm (24’1”) 7341mm (24’1”) Overall Width 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”)
  • Page 87 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELDDIS AVANTÉ (continued) Model Number of Berths Interior Length 6150mm (20’1”) 6150mm (20’1”) Exterior Body Length 6971mm (22’10”) 6971mm (22’10”) Shipping Length 7892mm (25’10”) 7892mm (25’10”) Overall Width 2236mm (7’4”) 2236mm (7’4”) Overall Height 2620mm (8’6”) 2620mm (8’6”) Maximum Headroom 1950mm (6’5”)
  • Page 88 Q: How Can I Avoid Excessive Caravan Snaking When I Tow And What Should I Do If It Starts? A: Elddis has extensively tested our caravans and we are confident of their stability. However, many other factors can influence your towing unit. When loading your caravan put heavy items low down and mainly over the axle(s).
  • Page 89 Q: Where Can I Get Spare Parts For My Caravan? A: Retailers will be able to source most parts you require. For details of your nearest Elddis Retailer please refer to our Find A Retailer section on our website, or call 01207 699 000 for assistance.
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91 GLOSSARY Coupling Head - See hitch. Gas Drop out Holes These are not part of the ventilation. LPG is CRiS heavier than air, so holes through the floor below This is the Caravan Registration and Identification gas-powered appliances allow any leakage of gas Scheme.
  • Page 92 GLOSSARY Jack Maximum User Payload This is a device for raising the vehicle so that a This is the maximum payload available for the wheel can be changed, for instance. Not to be user including essential habitational equipment. confused with corner steadies which although MIRO - Mass In Running Order they are sometimes referred to as ‘corner jacks’...
  • Page 93 GLOSSARY Speed Rating This is an inspection undertaken by the Retailer This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may prior to handover to the customer. be used, as marked on its sidewall. Pitch Stabiliser A designated area of a caravan site allocated for A safety device which helps to prevent instability, the use of one outfit.
  • Page 94 GLOSSARY VIN - Vehicle Identification Number This is a unique serial identification number for a vehicle. All Cars and motor caravans should carry a VIN. Caravans are not obliged to, but most of those sold in recent years in the UK do as a result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme.
  • Page 95 GLOSSARY 20-6...
  • Page 96 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 &...
  • Page 97 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.
  • Page 98 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’...
  • Page 99 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’...
  • Page 100 INDEX INDEX Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP) .......... 11-1 Aerial ............ 9-28 Interior Walls ......... 11-1 Alarm ............ 9-29 Jacking ..........11-5 Automatic Charging System ....8-2 Lubrication ........11-5 Shower Trays, Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings ....11-2 Battery Charger .........
  • Page 101 INDEX RCD ............8-1 Refrigerator Fire Safety ..........2-2 Thetford N112 ......... 9-4 Fuses - all models ......... 8-3 Thetford N175 LCD ....... 9-6 Reversing ..........4-1 Road Lights Gas ............6-3 Avanté ..........17-3 Connection ........6-3 Rooflights ..........9-21 Hoses ..........
  • Page 102 INDEX Uncoupling ..........3-3 Ventilation ..........2-2 Warranty ..........13-1 3-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty 13-1 Year 1 ..........13-1 Years 2 and 3 ........13-1 Water Heater Operation ....9-10 Gas Operation ....... 9-10 Water System ........6-4 Draining ..........6-4 Wheel Changing ........
  • Page 103 INDEX © Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics. Tel: 01332 549278. (MY2011. Ref: 21146) 22-4...
  • Page 104 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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