elddis AUTOQUEST Owner's Handbook Manual
elddis AUTOQUEST Owner's Handbook Manual

elddis AUTOQUEST Owner's Handbook Manual

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MOTORCARAVAN
OWNERS
HANDBOOK
Issue 1

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Robert Black
February 19, 2025

changing van battery do I need to take any precautions, do I need jump leads

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Mr. Anderson
February 19, 2025

When changing the battery in an Elddis Autoquest, ensure the battery is not placed on a cold surface, as this can cause it to deteriorate more quickly. Additionally, only use a charger supplied with the motorhome to avoid battery damage. There is no mention of the need for jump leads in the provided information.

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Geoffrey Newnham
April 1, 2025

I have an auto quest 115 year 2009 the toilet light has blown having trouble getting the light out of the ceiling. Is there a special way to do this?

Summary of Contents for elddis AUTOQUEST

  • Page 1 MOTORCARAVAN OWNERS HANDBOOK Issue 1...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Electricity WELCOME & INTRODUCTION Power Supply Charger End Of Life Vehicle Directive 12v Systems Explorer Group Technical Generator/Charger Approvals Electricity Mains Supply Connecting To Mains Supply GENERAL SAFETY on Arrival at Site Please Read Before Using Disconnecting Mains Supply Your New Motorhome When Leaving Site...
  • Page 3 Preparing the Toilet for Use 9-11 Cooking Equipment Emptying 9-12 Gas Hob How To Make Up Your Beds 9-14 Duplex Grill & Oven Autoquest Autoquest 100 – 130 9-14 Using The Oven Autoquest 120 – 140 9-15 Refrigerator Operation Autoquest 145...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME 11-1 EQUIPMENT LIST 16-1 Exterior Body Shell 11-1 Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 17-1 (GRP) 11-1 Acrylic Windows 11-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18-1 Window Blinds & Flyscreens 11-1 ABS - Wheel Spats & Panels 11-1 GENERAL QUESTIONS 19-1 Interior Walls...
  • Page 5: Welcome & Introduction

    Information Pack. should be quoted in any communications with Peugeot. Your new Elddis motorhome has been designed as a recreational Changing market and supply vehicle and is intended for situations may prevent us from recreational use only.
  • Page 6: End Of Life Vehicle Directive

    END OF LIFE VEHICLE DIRECTIVE End Of Life Vehicle Directive The Explorer Group is an Your new motorhome fully complies ISO 9001:2000 approved with the European Directive on the manufacturer certified by End of Life Vehicles. In order to SGS Limited obtain information on how to dispose of your motorhome at the end of its life please visit the Peugeot...
  • Page 7: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY (vii) Never exceed the front or rear axle maximum load as specified by the Peugeot Please Read Before Using Your New weight plate under the Motorhome bonnet. (viii) Please ensure extra care when In order for you to get the most out young children use high level of your new Explorer Group bunks and always use the...
  • Page 8: Proper And Safe Use Of Storage Areas In Motorhomes

    GENERAL SAFETY Proper And Safe Use Of Storage High-Level Ventilation Areas In Motorhomes This is always provided by fixed The storage areas provided in your ventilation within the fitted roof motorhome are designed solely for skylight. All roof skylights fitted by the purpose of carrying personal Explorer Group provide fixed free possessions;...
  • Page 9: Fire Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY Fire Safety Fire Extinguishers It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb) minimum capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be carried inside your motorhome at all times. Fat pan fire must not have an extinguisher aimed at it, but must be smothered with a fire blanket.
  • Page 10: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Before venturing out on to the road with your motorhome, it is important that you prepare correctly. Your Motorhome IMPORTANT (Weights Explained) Do not exceed recommended maximum loading for your Mass In Running Order motorhome.
  • Page 11: Before Moving Off

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Before venturing out on to the road (vii) Switch off 240volt supply at with your Motorhome, it is important source, disconnect mains that you prepare correctly. cable and store in an appropriate place. WARNING (viii) Check that the battery is Under NO circumstances walk on the secure and that the battery over cab roof section...
  • Page 12: Pulling Off

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD FOR SAFETY Ensure all the tables have been stored in their designated table storage position. (ii) Ensure that the water heater cowl cover has been secured onto the external vent. Pulling Off • Engage the clutch smoothly. •...
  • Page 13: Motorhome Handling

    MOTORHOME HANDLING MOTORHOME Bicycle Racks Fitting a bicycle rack to the rear HANDLING panel of a motorhome will affect • Do not bump kerb with how weight is distributed. There are wheels. restraints to be aware of with such • When passing other vehicles fitments.
  • Page 14: Site Arrival

    SITE ARRIVAL SITE ARRIVAL Check Site Regulations On arrival at a campsite, you should always check the site regulations. This will help avoid any unnecessary conflict with site management and other site users. Selecting A Pitch Carefully select where you wish to place your motorhome.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED 12v Systems: Your motorhome is fitted with an automatic system for selection of You have arrived at your destination power. When connected to the 230V and now want to start to enjoy your site supply the automatic Power new Explorer Group motorhome.
  • Page 16: Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site

    GETTING STARTED (iv) Make sure that the switch at the Overseas Electrical Connection site supply point is off and that Please Note: Connection to a mains all electrical equipment in the Voltage supply OVERSEAS requires motorhome is switched off by particular attention.
  • Page 17: Connection

    GETTING STARTED Connection side of the regulator. This access Make sure that heating and cooking point is only for carrying out gas appliances and gas cylinders are pressure tests and should not be used switched off. for any other purpose. Each gas appliance is connected to its own gas isolation tap.
  • Page 18: Water System

    GETTING STARTED now be operational. Instructions on Draining Down Your Water System how to use each appliance are It is essential that you drain detailed later in your handbook. down your motorhome water system when it is not in use. This WARNING is most important during winter Aerosols and highly flammable...
  • Page 19: Gas Safety Advice

    GAS SAFETY ADVICE GAS SAFETY ADVICE LPG Gas Systems The Explorer Group does not In the event of a suspected gas leak recommend the use of any external the gas must be turned off using the cylinders. All cylinders in use should isolation valve on the gas bottle.
  • Page 20: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM At least once every 3 years, the motorhome electrical installation should be inspected and tested, and a 12v Power Supply report on its condition obtained, as prescribed in Battery Installation British Standard BS7671. Your motorhome will be fitted with a BCA Leisure.
  • Page 21: Resetting The Rcd

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUTION CHECK all motorhome equipment is Lamp holder-plugs (bayonet- cap set-up to accept the site supply before adaptors) should not be used under actually switching on. any circumstances. Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Resetting the RCD Lights To re-set, operate the switch as for Type Maximum MCB’s.
  • Page 22: How To Use Your Motorhomes Equipment

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT HOW TO USE YOUR Gauge The gauge will normally show the MOTORHOMES voltage in the vehicle or auxiliary EQUIPMENT battery depending on the position of the AUX/VEH change over switch. Within this section of your The gauge can also show the water motorhomes handbook we will give level in the inboard water tank (see...
  • Page 23: Run

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Indicator Lights front of the oven next to the There are two indicator lights on the oven control, while depressing control panel; the gas tap. The depressing of the gas tap overrides the flame failure This is the green indicator light.
  • Page 24: Using The Oven

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT A non-toxic smoke may occur Using The Oven when using for the first time so Ensure gas cylinder/supply is open any windows and turn on connected and turned on. In the mechanical ventilators to help event of a gas smell turn off at remove the smoke.
  • Page 25: Refrigerator Operation

    The handle design allows removal or insertion whilst the pan is in use. Always remove the handle when the pan is in use. Autoquest Fridge. Midi Prima Gas Oven (Option) Gas operation Turn the gas oven control knob Turn the fridge energy source control...
  • Page 26: 230V Operation All Fridges

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Fridge. Please Note: If the refrigerator is being used for the 1st time in a while then it may take a couple of attempts to purge the gas pipes of air before the refrigerator lights on gas.
  • Page 27: Electric Operation

    Smoke Detector Electric control Fan Operation (Option on Autoquest) The motorhome smoke detector will become active once the 9V battery that should be supplied with the smoke detector is connected. The...
  • Page 28: Rooflights

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT marked HUSH on the smoke detector. To Open In The Ventilation Position: While the detector is in the pause Open the toggle catches on mode the detector will beep once either side of the rooflight. per minute to alert that the alarm (ii) Using both hands on the two pause mode is activated.
  • Page 29: Standard Mpk Rooflight

    Lift the Windows control lever to activate the pump Your new Autoquest or Avantgarde and allow water to flow Motorhome will be fitted with simultaneously. To adjust the Polyplastic opening windows.
  • Page 30: Operation

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Internal Doors Toilet / Washroom Doors Toilet / washroom doors are fitted with a level lock, which is operated Operation by pushing the lever down. The level The mixer tap and shower mixer are is spring-loaded and will return to operated in the same manner as the the closed position upon release.
  • Page 31: Magnetic Catches

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Magnetic Catches To operate your 315 omni directional TV aerial follow the procedure Magnetic catches work on contact outlined below with the metal plate on the rear of Switch ON the power pack and the door.
  • Page 32: Emptying The Toilet

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT funnel. Add the stated amount of BENCH TOILET Thetford fresh water additive to the water tank. This ensures a better and Preparing the toilet for use cleaner flush and keeps the water in the Open the access door on the flush tank fresh.
  • Page 33: Emptying

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT waste tank clean. Next add still take about 2 litres, which is approximately 2 litres of water - about 3 uses. It is advisable to empty enough to ensure that the the waste tank earlier. bottom of the waste tank is Note! Do not allow the waste tank to covered.
  • Page 34 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Please note that Thetford recommend not to travel with water in the flush tank of the C400 bench cassette toilet. When entirely necessary, up to 2 litres can be added to the flush tank giving you enough water for 2 flushes.
  • Page 35: How To Make Up Your Beds

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT How To Make Up Your Beds 100 – 130 Step 1 Remove all cushions from the front and rear facing seats. Step 2 Pull out the bed slats located between 1 and 2 and fully extend as shown.
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT How To Make Up Your Beds 120 – 115 -140 Step 1 Remove the centre cushion (5). Step 2 Slide out the bed slats from under the centre seat. Step 3 Place cushions on beds as shown. 120 - 115 - 140 9-15...
  • Page 37 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT How To Make Up Your Beds Step 1 Remove and store cushion 3. Step 2 Pull out the sliding bed slats into the centre of the bed. Step 3 Place the cushions on the bed as shown below. DAY LAYOUT NIGHT LAYOUT 1 - NEARSIDE BASE CUSHION...
  • Page 38 HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT How To Make Up Your Beds FRONT DINETTE Step 1- Remove all cushions from the front and rear facing seats. Step 2- Pull out the bed slats located between 1 and 2 and fully extend as shown. Step 3- Place cushions as shown in the diagram.
  • Page 39: Over Cab Double Bed

    HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES EQUIPMENT Over Cab Double Bed If your new motorhome has an over cab bed fitted then in order to put the bed into the sleeping position simply pull down on the ladder fixing the bed will come down to a horizontal position and the gas struts will lock in place.
  • Page 40: Security

    SECURITY 10-1 SECURITY See section below for operation or consult the manufacturers instructions provided in the Owners Theft deterrent, prevention and Information Pack. security of your motorhome is taken very seriously at The Explorer Group. Additional Security That is why we have provided a Consider fitting any device which combination of standard features might deter or prevent intrusion by...
  • Page 41: Panic Alarm

    SECURITY Panic Alarm responding to triggers. Armed in the Press and hold the small panic isolation mode will be indicated by a button on the transmitter for two double flash intermittently of the seconds. LED. The “at home” sensors will be (ii) The siren will sound for thirty isolated;...
  • Page 42: Care Of Your Motorhome

    CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME 11-1 CARE OF YOUR Acrylic Windows Your motorhome is fitted with MOTORHOME shatter resistant acrylic windows. To preserve their clarity and This section of the guide is devoted unblemished transparency it is to the care, cleaning and general essential that the following cleaning preservation of your motorhome in instructions are strictly adhered to:...
  • Page 43: Interior Walls

    CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME abrasive cleaning agents, household Water Systems detergents or proprietary cleaning The water systems, and in particular fluids be used. Wash the ABS material storage tanks, in motorhomes are again using only cold water and dry susceptible to contamination by bacteria if care is not taken with their use and cleaning.
  • Page 44: Internal Water Systems

    CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME The opening of the any (vii) Replace the filter. Suitable container should be cleaned sterilising chemicals are thoroughly with an available from your Explorer appropriate pre-prepared wipe Group Retailer, accessory shop, impregnated with a chemists, or home-brew shops. disinfectant / sterilising It is not, however, solution.
  • Page 45: Changing A Wheel

    CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME Changing A Wheel (i) Ensure handbrake is applied and chock the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be removed. (ii) Remove the hub cap. (If applicable) (iii) Use wheel brace to slacken off wheel nuts on the wheel to be changed.
  • Page 46: Storage

    STORAGE 12-1 STORAGE FOR Motorhome Covers Covers may be used to protect your LONG PERIODS new Explorer Group motorhome provided that the cover used is of a If your motorhome is to be stored for breathable type. Ensure that any any length of time, especially over sharp objects are removed e.g.
  • Page 47: 13-1 Warranty

    WARRANTY 13-1 WARRANTY doors and furniture. Normal wear and tear/servicing items and other components subject to routine 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty maintenance. Subject to the following conditions, your motorhome is supplied with a Conditions Attached To The manufacturer's warranty for 3 years Warranty: from the original date of purchase, at no additional cost to you the...
  • Page 48 WARRANTY (xii) No liability will be accepted (xvii) The unexpired period of the for damage caused by fair 3-year warranty is wear and tear, wilful transferable to second and damage, negligence, subsequent owners during abnormal working the 3-year period. The new conditions, intrusion of owner should contact foreign or harmful matter,...
  • Page 49: Code Of Practice - Water Ingress

    CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER INGRESS 14-1 CODE OF PRACTICE - Explorer Group model will not have the value of their part exchange WATER INGRESS reduced due to potential water ingress issues, providing that there is At Explorer we want our customers documentary evidence that the to be sure that, in buying one of our motorhome has been annually...
  • Page 50: Mains Electrics

    CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER INGRESS Your Retailer or Service Centre will remedial work procedures and carry out your service using the latest materials such as sealants, adhesives, techniques and equipment (a list of gaskets and tapes. Therefore, if for the items to be inspected, tested and any reason your new motorhome is adjusted appears on the Service...
  • Page 51: Motorhome Construction - Main Components

    CODE OF PRACTICE - WATER INGRESS MOTORHOME CONSTRUCTION - MAIN COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of the main components used in your motorhome. More comprehensive descriptions can be found in the equipment manufacturers literature held in the Owner's Information Pack.
  • Page 52: Equipment List

    EQUIPMENT LIST 16-1...
  • Page 53: Electrical Drawings

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 17-1...
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18-1...
  • Page 55: 19-1 General Questions

    GENERAL QUESTIONS 19-1 GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: Can I Fit A Bicycle Rack/Top Box/Air Conditioning To My motorhome? Q: Where Can I Obtain Your Latest A: It may be possible to fit accessories Brochure? to your motorhome but this will A: Our latest brochures are available depend upon the internal from Approved Retailers or can be construction of the roof/walls and...
  • Page 56 GENERAL QUESTIONS Q. Why Don't You Stock Parts At The Retailer. Your local Explorer Group Explorer Group Factory? Retailer or Explorer Group A. Due to the volume of models we Approved Service Centre may be produce it is not possible for us to able to assist.
  • Page 57: 20-1 Glossary

    GLOSSARY 20-1 GLOSSARY commonly used in the UK, although a switch to propane is advised in severely cold weather conditions. ABS - plastic Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Campingaz Plastic the material used for most of This is the trade name of Butane gas. the large plastic components within your motorhome.
  • Page 58 GLOSSARY Flyscreens Hardstanding Mesh fittings for windows doors and This is a pitch which has a hard roof vents, to keep out insects etc. surface made of gravel, asphalt, concrete etc, instead of grass. Free-Standing Table This is a table that, because of its leg Hook-Up design, can be used inside or outside.
  • Page 59 GLOSSARY Mains Hook-Up This is a site facility where you can This is an inspection undertaken by plug into a mains electricity supply. the Retailer prior to handover to the customer. Maximum User Payload This is the maximum payload Pitch available for the user including A designated area of a caravan site essential habitational equipment.
  • Page 60 GLOSSARY Space Heater Wild Camping This is a Type of heating equipment Term used for staying overnight for the living quarters. Modern units away from a site. Illegal in many fitted offer gas and mains-operation. countries, but permission may be granted by individual landowners.
  • Page 61: 21-1 Annual Habitation Service Records

    ANNUAL HABITATION SERVICE RECORDS 21-1 ANNUAL HABITATION SERVICE RECORDS ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD MOTORHOME MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER YEAR 1st SERVICE 2nd SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
  • Page 62 ANNUAL HABITATION SERVICE RECORDS 7th SERVICE 8th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’ and National with the manufacturers’...
  • Page 63: Motorhome Retailer Specials

    Firestorm then the space heater fitted will be operated in the same manner as the space heater fitted in the standard Autoquest. 21-3...

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