Vehicle Electrical Requirements ....... 9 Effects of Weight Distribution ....... 22 Brake Controller ............9 Tyre Pressures ............22 Correct Vehicle Wiring for AUSRV Caravans ..9 Pre-Trip Inspection ............ 23 Trailer Lights ..............10 Tyres ................23 Charging Caravan ............10 Wheel Nuts ..............
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Packing Up the Caravan ........... 28 Toilet Care and Maintenance ........40 Storing Your Caravan - Power ......... 29 Chemicals ..............40 Locks and Latches .............30 Thetford ................40 Gas and Appliances ...........30 Moisture and Mould Protection ......41 Towing the Caravan ..........31 Condensation .............
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Off road caravanning is a rewarding way to travel and see our great country. Owning an AusRV Caravan will afford you the opportunity to travel to remote places and stay in comfort. It is the intention of AusRV for you to have the best possible owner experience and enjoy the great outdoors.
Toe can be measured in linear units, at the front or rear of the tyre, or as an angular deflection. In the case of AusRV products, the “toe in” is measured in millimetres at the front of the tyre from the chassis rail.
Specifications DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 2230mm W x 6100mm L x 2600mm H (Incl. Air Conditioner & TV Aerial) TOWBALL WEIGHT 195kg TARE WEIGHT 2260kg 3000kg BERTH CHASSIS 120mm x 50mm x 3mm - Q345 Galvanised Steel RHS DRAWBAR 150mm x 50mm x 4mm - Q345 Galvanised Steel RHS Combination of welded 75 x 25 RHS and 50 x 25 RHS and 25 x 25 square aluminium BODY CONSTRUCTION alloy + bonded composite panels...
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Caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The industry optimum ball weight on a caravan is between 9 and 11% of the total Caravan weight. AusRV Caravans fit into this category and 10% should be used as the starting point.
Jacking Your Caravan Your trailer is fitted with purpose built jacking points and from January 2021 supplied with a suitable jack. An appropriately rated bottle jack is an acceptable alternative, however when using the jacking point beneath the trailing arm ensure the jack is of a retracted height that will fit under the jacking point when the tyre is deflated. A suitably rated “High Lift”...
Electrical Safety Warning Failure To Follow These Instructions May Result In Death Or Serious Injury! When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries, have someone nearby in case of an emergency. Study and follow all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions when installing, using, and servicing the battery connected to the inverter.
To comply with national laws on breakaway systems, you must supply a maintenance charge to the battery/batteries that power the system should it be activated. In all AusRV products, the breakaway is powered by the house batteries in the caravan. For this purpose and Anderson plug connection is fitted to all AusRV caravans on the drawbar.
Caravans - Trailer Lights Plug type – 7 Pin Flat (7 pin round by request) Pin 1 Yellow Left Indicator Pin 2 Black Reversing Signal Pin 3 White Earth Return Pin 4 Green Right Indicator Pin 5 Blue Service Brakes Pin 6 Red Brake Lights Pin 7 Brown Taillights, clearance lights and side markers Charging Caravan...
Gas & Appliance Safety Gas Certification Your Caravan has been supplied gas tested and certified. Any additions or alterations to the gas system must be performed by an authorised person and will require re-certification and testing. Also note any alterations may affect your warranty on both the system and appliances.
Gas Appliance Safety • Gas appliances are certified and have a flame safeguard feature to stop gas flow in the event of the flame going out. Never interfere with this function or replace appliances with a non-certified type. • Slide-out kitchens with cookers should only be operated with an annex fully erected. Failing to do so may affect the safety and operation of the gas appliance.
Caution To use your inbuilt Truma hot water system, the external flue covers must be removed prior to starting the unit. Ventilation and Flues • Check all permanent ventilators, flues (if applicable) and vents to ensure they are clear, open and unrestricted. •...
Truma Rapid How Water System Operating Instructions General Safety *Read the included Truma operation manual supplied with you trailer. The use of upright gas cylinders from which gas is taken in the gas phase is mandatory for the operation of gas regulators, gas equipment and gas systems.
• Any work involving connection or interconnecting wiring must be carried out by a licensed electrician. If the mains cable (supply cord) is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. •...
Residues of frozen water can prevent filling if there is a frost. The water heater can be defrosted by switching on the heater for a short period (max. 2 minutes). Frozen pipes can be defrosted by heating the room. • If just the cold water system is being used, without water heater, the heater tank is also filled up with water.
Switching On Gas Operation Never operate the heater without water in it! If the wall cowl is positioned close to an opening window (or hatch) – in particular directly under it – the window must remain closed when the water heater is in use (see warning plate). Removing The Cowl Cover •...
Red Indicator Lamp “Fault” The red indictor lamp (a) lights up if there is a fault. For possible causes please refer to “Fault finding” on page 6. To unlock, switch off the appliance, wait 10 minutes, and switch on again. Maintenance Do not modify this appliance Servicing should only be carried out by authorised personnel.
Water Heater Trouble Shooting Gas Operation Symptom Cause Remedy When switching on, the heater does No 12 V DC supply voltage. Check the power supply (operation voltage min. not operate. 10.5 V). Check the Truma UltraRapid fuse (refer to maintenance “Fuses”). When switching on, the heater does –...
Safety Chains and Shackles Rated Shackles Always use load rated shackles applicable to the weight of your trailer. Attaching Chains When attaching chains, you must always cross them and attach each chain to the diagonally opposite side of the towbar. Ensure chains are not too long and where necessary attach to links further back from the end. Periodically check the chains for visual wear or damage.
Caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The industry optimum ball weight on a caravan is between 9 and 11% of the total Caravan weight. AusRV Caravans fit into this category and 10% should be used as the starting point.
Ball Weight When loading your caravan, the ideal ball weight once loaded is approximately 10% of the total weight of the caravan. Use a ball weight scale to identify the ball weight and load the caravan in a manner that achieves the desired 10%.
Pre-Trip Inspection Tyres Before any trip check the following • Correct tyre pressures • Tyres are in good condition free from damage and uneven wear. • Tread is of legal and acceptable depth. Wheel Nuts • Ensure wheel nuts are tensioned to the correct torque using a torque wrench. •...
Finding a Suitable Spot When choosing a spot to set up your caravan, start with a flat area with no overhanging trees. Birds and bats occupying trees can defecate leaving droppings on your caravan that can damage paint and leaves and sap can also stain the coating.
Electric Awning/Annex When extending the awning always support to front as it extends. Do not allow the awning to carry the full extended weight as this may damage the hinges. Support the end manually by hand or by using the extendable legs. Never allow water to pool on the awning, during rain lower one side to a level that allows the water to freely run off and not pool.
Kitchen Before sliding out kitchen, pull back the pad bolts pictured and lock in the retracted position. When kitchen is extended release the support leg by pressing the slide bolt release button Extend support leg and secure locking screws Caution Use of the slide out kitchen cooktop without CAUTION –...
Main Electrical Panel * Voltmeter will indicate battery voltage when idle or charge voltage when charging. * Amp meter will show current being used not charge current. www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
You caravan will charge from mains power via the Projecta Enerdrive EN31240 multistage charger. Ensure the charger is plugged into its dedicated outlet in its bay and is switched on. The factory battery in your XL13 is an Enerdrive EPL-200BT-12v-G2 lithium. Ensure the charger is always set accordingly.
Storing Your Caravan Power Ideally when storing your AusRV caravan you should leave it connected to mains power. The Enerdrive charger will keep the battery in tip top condition, fully charged and ready for use. If mains power is not available during storage and the caravan is stored in full sunlight during the day, the solar charging will keep the battery at full charge.
Locks and Latches Locks and latches should be regularly checked to ensure the rubber seals are compressed correctly to maximise protection from dust and water. The rubber seal optimum compression is 30-50%. A lack of compression will result in poor sealing performance. Too much compression will result in the seals becoming flattened and damaged which will greatly reduce their effectiveness.
Towing the Caravan Hitch - Connecting the Hitch Here is a short guide on how to safely use your coupling to couple and uncouple the trailer from the towing vehicle. Make sure the handbrake is applied prior to coupling and uncoupling. www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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Make sure the dust cap is securely connected to the bump cover. This is done by locating the rear lip on the dust cap onto the groove of the bump cover and then pushing it in a downward motion until the dust cover is secure (there should be a slight click when it has been assembled correctly) Test if the dust cover is connected to the bump cover by applying a slight upward force to the dust cover, it shouldn’t separate.
Coupling STEP 1 Push down the button (1) and push the locking mechanism back (2). When the locking mechanism (2) is all the way back, release the button (1) locking the plate in place STEP 2 Offer up the tow pin to the coupling making sure the tow pin cover is removed and there is no visible debris on it. Locking plate should be in unlocked position as shown.
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STEP 3 Make sure the tow pin is seated inside the universal and the tow pin top is sticking out of the locking mechanism (see below). Press the button (1) to release the locking mechanism there will be an audible locking noise at which point the mechanism will return to the initial position as shown in step 1.
Uncoupling STEP 1 Push down the button 1 and push the locking mechanism back 2. When the locking mechanism is all the way back release the button while holding the mechanism to ensure it does not spring back to the locked position. STEP 2 Lift the coupling up off the tow pin.
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan Protection of Finishes Paint: The paint coatings on your caravan are no different to that of your car in that they need regular care and maintenance. Rubber seals and applied sealants on caravans can shed polymers and pigments that can stain paint finishes if your caravan isn’t washed regularly.
Roof Maintenance Solar Panels Accumulated dirt and soiling can affect the performance of the solar panels. Panels should be cleaned as necessary to prevent this. Sealants around solar panel mounts should be checked annually to ensure they are in good condition. Sealants Roof sealants should be inspected every 6 months for condition.
Caravan Body Maintenance Locks and Latches Locks need regular maintenance to ensure they operate correctly and stay free from corrosion. Diligent use of WD40 or Inox will help in this regard. Both locks and latches need to be checked for adjustment to ensure correct seal compression.
Handbrake A correctly adjusted handbrake should raise 1/3 to ½ of the allowable range at the handbrake handle. Poorly adjusted handbrakes are dangerous. Under adjusted they may allow the trailer to roll and over adjusted can cause brake linings to drag and overheat the brakes while driving.
Aqua Kem Blue or Aqua Kem Green for better environmental performance. Cleaning Cassette Tank: “Cassette Tank Cleaner” is the recommended product for this application. Flush Water Tank: Only suitable for AusRV models that have a toilet flush tank. ***Do not add to main water tanks! *** Thetford recommend “Aqua Rinse”...
Moisture and Mould Protection Condensation Condensation is caused by a difference in ambient temperature and a surface creating a dew point. If the surface is sufficiently colder than the ambient temperature and there is a degree of humidity, condensation will form on the surface.
Protecting Your Investment Stone Stomper This style of product will dampen stones and keep them low to avoid damaging your trailer when driving off road. The Stone Stomper will also greatly protect the rear window on wagon style 4WD’s and SUV’s as rocks may ricochet off the trailer stone guard and strike the rear window or the back of the vehicle.
Trouble Shooting - 240v Inverter and Error Codes Error Code Condition Remedy When unit is in Battery (Inverter) mode, Input Recharge the battery immediately and restart battery voltage is too low, and AC Output is unit. Make sure the battery is connected to the shutdown.
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Change the “PS0” setting to a different setting During AC Input if you want to turn the inverter ON. With “PS0” Power Outage, The unit is set to “Non-Backup” mode setting, the inverter is completely OFF. When the there is no AC (“PS0”) and AC Input Power is not AC Input Power is not available and the “Power”...
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Too much battery voltage drop due to excessive drawing current in relation to the battery bank Battery bank with high internal capacity. Increase the battery bank capacity resistance, resulting in a voltage drop (i.e. adding more batteries in parallel) and/or proportional to the DC current draw reduce the load being fed by the inverter Battery from the unit.
12 Volt Trouble Shooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy No 12 Volt Power • Main isolator Turned Off • Turn on main isolator • Batteries Flat • Charge Batteries • Main mega fuse tripped • Reset Mega fuse Batteries wont charge •...
Plumbing Hot Water System Problem Possible Cause Remedy No power • Turned off at control panel. • Turn on at control panel. • Tripped breaker • Reset breaker Not lighting • Flue cover not removed. • Remove flue cover. • No gas supply. •...
• Wheel Bearings • Seals • Wheel studs and nuts These are available from AusRV Caravans Wildlife Australian outback roads are notorious for wandering stock and native wildlife which can be a serious danger to motorists. Due care must always be taken, and the possibility of an animal strike considered in regard to speed and time of day you are driving.
Recommended Recovery Products Recovery points Do not attempt to recover via points that aren’t designated recovery point. You vehicle must be fitted with rated points that exceed the safe load of any recovery straps or tow straps being used. Hardware Shackles are an integral part of any recovery kit.
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Tyre repair kits are an excellent investment when travelling remote in the event you are unlucky enough to damage more tyres than you have spare. A compressor is a must have to reinflate your tyres after deflating for rough and corrugated roads. A tyre gauge is a must have to deflate your tyres to the correct pressure when travelling off road.
Wheels and Tyres Highway Your caravan is fitted with 16” wheels and 265/75 R16 Goodride Tyres. The tyres are a “Light Truck” tyre with a mud terrain tread and a maximum load rating on single axle of 1550kg at 80psi. See the tyre pressure recommendation chart on page 16 Off Road Off road driving requires lower tyre pressures and lower speeds.
Service Record Booklet Your caravan service record booklet and logbook will help you keep track of kilometres travels and service records. Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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Trip Name Date Km Start Km Finish Cumulative Km www.marketdirect.com.au Ph: 1300 494 494...
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First Service (500km or 3 months) 500 KM FIRST SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. • Lubricate with high temp bearing grease Handbrake • Inspect and adjust handbrake Brakes & Bearings • Inspect and adjust brakes. Check bearings are well greased and crown nut is correctly tightened.
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Every 6 MONTHS / 5,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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12 MONTHS / 10,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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18 MONTHS / 15,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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24 MONTHS / 20,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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30 MONTHS / 25,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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36 MONTHS / 30,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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42 MONTHS / 35,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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48 MONTHS / 40,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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54 MONTHS / 45,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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60 MONTHS / 50,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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66 MONTHS / 55,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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72 MONTHS / 60,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
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78 MONTHS / 65,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch • Check hitch bolts to 76Nm Handbrake • Check cable and adjust if necessary Hand winch • Check brake function and webbing Suspension • Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. • Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes •...
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84 MONTHS / 70,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Chassis and Suspension Hitch • Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel • Inspect for condition and operation Breakaway • Check for correct operation. • Inspect lanyard and clip Drawbar •...
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Body • Inspect joint sealants inside and out. • Ensuite joints checked for damage and adhesion. • Inspect for soft spots on floor General fixings • Check all structural fixing are secure. Ventilation • Inspect for obstruction and vents operating correctly Fire Extinguisher •...
AUSRV. AUSRV shall not be liable, (in part or whole) for any warranties, either express or implied, made by agents or resellers on behalf of AUSRV without the knowledge or express written permission of AUSRV. Such unauthorised claims shall be the responsibility of the agent or reseller only.
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Goods Bought at Auction From time to time, AUSRV, may, at its discretion, offer items for auction, either independently or via a third party. Whilst every effort will be made to provide all relevant information regarding the item on auction, as per Australian law, any and all goods bought at auction subsequently do not carry any statutory warranty.
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