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Auto-Trail Motorhome Quick Manual

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Important
Your motorhome makes use of many complex
systems and services. Please ensure that you
have read all instruction manuals carefully,
and fully understand all aspects of your
vehicle, before driving it on the open road.
If you have any queries on the operation of
any part of your motorhome please contact
your supplying dealer.
WARRANTY-TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Your Auto-Trail motorhome is guaranteed for a
period of 12 months from delivery of the motorhome
from the supplying dealer to the first purchaser.
The habitation area of the vehicle MUST be serviced
at 12 monthly intervals from this date as failure to
carry out this action could invalidate the terms of
your warranty.
auto-trail.co.uk
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  • Page 1 WARRANTY-TERMS AND CONDITIONS Your Auto-Trail motorhome is guaranteed for a period of 12 months from delivery of the motorhome from the supplying dealer to the first purchaser. The habitation area of the vehicle MUST be serviced at 12 monthly intervals from this date as failure to carry out this action could invalidate the terms of your warranty.
  • Page 2 Supplying Dealer Sales Person Telephone Number Tyre Pressure Radio Code Exterior Door Key Number Water Filter Key Number Vehicle Build Number auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 3 Useful Information Name Phone Number auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section Pages Introduction Preparing For The Road 6 - 7 External Features 8 - 9 Driving Your Motorhome 10 - 11 On Site Gas: Services 13 - 15 Gas: Appliances 16 - 25 Electricity: Services 26 - 55 Integrated Entertainment System 56 - 58...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Note: prior notice. It is important that this handbook accompanies the motorhome so that any Some materials used in the production of our motorhomes can result in future owner has the benefit of all the relevant information.

  • Page 6: Preparing For The Road

    Bicycle Carrier (If fitted) • Never drive with windows on night setting. Auto-Trail recommends that if a bicycle carrier is fitted to your vehicle it should be capable of carrying no more than two cycles. • Leave all curtains and blinds open to aid visibility.
  • Page 7 Preparing For The Road Tow Bars Various suppliers manufacture tow bars that can be fitted to your Auto-Trail vehicle. Please check with your tow bar supplier that the carrier that you fit to your vehicle meets your requirements, and does not contravene any road traffic regulations.

  • Page 8: External Features

    C Fridge vents D Awning light (where fitted) E Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted) F Front marker lights auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 9: External Features

    (operated via an internal remote lever on Cheyenne and Frontier models) E High level brake light (where fitted) F Lockable fresh water filler auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 10: Driving Your Motorhome

    Auto-Trail will not accept any responsibility for any accident caused by a drivers negligence. Pulling Off Note: •...
  • Page 11 • Position the jack under the axle or at the appropriate jacking point. • Jack up motorhome until the wheel for removal is just off the ground. • Remove wheel nuts and wheel. • Fit the spare wheel (located in the carrier) and reverse the above procedure.

  • Page 12: On Site

    If you have no alternative but to pitch on a slope, ensure that when you leave, you are driving down the slope. It is always good practice to chock the wheels of the motorhome when parked on a slope or a slippery surface even when the brakes are applied.

  • Page 13: Gas: Services

    GENERAL INFORMATION Cylinder Compartment There are four gas appliances in the motorhome: refrigerator, water heater, Your vehicle is designed to take either 13kg or 7kg gas bottles, this is hob and oven. Gas flows to a set of safety shut-off valves controlling each dependant on the model you have chosen.

  • Page 14: Gas: Services

    Your supplying dealer will advise on the correct type of high pressure hose • If a leak is not obvious, the motorhome should be evacuated and qualified to connect your gas cylinder to the pressure regulator. This will depend on personnel consulted.
  • Page 15 If this happens there is little or no warning prior to collapse. dedicated appliances. Note: There is no danger providing the ventilation is not blocked and any Please note that no appliance should be used outside the motorhome meshes are cleaned regularly. if connected to an internal socket.

  • Page 16: Gas: Appliances

    Multi-Fuel cooker with block the oven flue outlet. Grill and Oven auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 17: Gas: Appliances

    Extractor Hood (If fitted) This is located above the hob, operation is as follows: Switch 1 works the light and switch 2 the fan. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 18 A = Energy selection switch light up, the device is not operating. B = Gas/electric thermostat AC/DC C = Operating displays auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 19 B. Mode selection switch source that has the highest priority. C. Temperature selection switch D. Function LED E. LCD Display auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 20 LCD display. Thetford fridge freezer auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 21 Place food items back inside but do not attempt to make ice cubes until fridge is completely cold. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T...
  • Page 22 The combustion products travel along the top horizontal section then a technician. downwards to further galleries while transferring their heat to the motorhome. • Ensure that the correct procedure has been followed for starting the refrigerator. The flue outlet is at the bottom of the heat exchanger thus ensuring that the •...
  • Page 23 Cautions • To ensure even and rapid warm air distribution and lower surface • At least one side of the under floor space of the motorhome must remain temperatures on the heating unit, we recommend operating the heater open at all times so there is continual free entry of air to the under floor with a Trumavent warm air system.
  • Page 24 G - Yellow ‘boiler heating phase’ the yellow monitor lamp (g) will go out. monitor lamp H - Red ‘fault ‘ monitor lamp auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 25 When your vehicle is fitted with Ultraheat, you will find a separate wall temperature (illuminated by green switch with 500W, 1000W and 2000W settings. indicator lamp “operation’ auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 26: Electricity: Services

    This 12V DC charger has been specifically designed for use in a and lamps before disconnecting the auxiliary battery. motorhome. It is capable of charging the battery safely for long periods without overcharging. As a power supply, the charger will supply all Release the battery from its restraints in the battery compartment.
  • Page 27 Electricity: Services EC100 EC100 LED Control Panel 1 Initial setup 1.1 Battery current calibration auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 28 Electricity: Services EC100 2 EC100 Operation Cont. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 29 Electricity: Services EC200 1 EC200 Electronic Control System auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 30 If the test button failed to operate the RCD see section 3.4. PSU2007 layout (the PSU2005 is the same layout). auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 31 In normal operating conditions however, the battery will be charged either overnight (when all lights are turned off), or when the vehicle is being driven (via the alternator). auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 32 Electricity: Services EC325 1 Key Features auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 33: System Overview

    Electricity: Services EC325 2 System Overview auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 34 Electricity: Services EC325 auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 35 Electricity: Services EC325 auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 36 Electricity: Services EC325 4.2 Menu Functions - Settings Section. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 37 Electricity: Services EC325 auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 38 Electricity: Services EC325 auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 39: Event Timer Example

    Electricity: Services EC325 4.4 Event Timer Example auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 40: Warning Messages

    Electricity: Services EC325 4.5 Warning Messages auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 41 Electricity: Services EC325 5. Operational & Safety Information 5.1 Connecting to the Mains Supply - Safety Checks auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 42 12V chargers etc. IMPORTANT Periodically, preferably not less than once a year, the motorhome electrical installation should be inspected and tested. A report on the condition should be obtained as described in the Regulations for Electrical Installations, published by the Institute of Electrical Engineers.

  • Page 43: Overseas Connections

    It is useful to check the polarity of the supply so that the connection can be made neutral to neutral and live to live as recommended. Your Auto-Trail, however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker. Check that all...

  • Page 44: Integrated Entertainment System

    Integrated Entertainment System Auto-Trail Integrated Entertainment System: DVD Operation Operating Guide (built in FM modulator) 1. Rotate selector dial (C) to position 1 on the control tower. Safety Notice 2. Switch on DVD player using power button or remote control (see It is not only illegal, but also highly dangerous for the TV/DVD monitor to individual operating instructions).

  • Page 45: Watching Freeview

    Freeview coverage in any area by visiting www.freeview.co.uk. Direction Pad Rotary Knob System Display Typical Radio Source ‘SRC’ Button ‘Select’ Button auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 46: Water: Services

    • Replace the cap, lock and remove the key. • Use only food and drug quality pipe. The water system fitted in the motorhome is kept supplied with fresh water tank by a self priming and cancelling automatic pump. This pump is fitted with a filter to ensure trouble free running. This must be cleaned periodically so there is no reduction of flow.

  • Page 47: Water: Appliances

    THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET This is a 10 litre capacity liquid gas storage heater. There are two varieties of cassette toilets fitted into the Auto-Trail range of motorhomes, one is swivel based the other is fixed and comes with an Always read the manufacturers operating instructions prior to starting this integral toilet roll holder.

  • Page 48: Water: Appliances

    Caution: Typical Auto-Trail bathroom • Aqua soft toilet tissue is recommended • Do not add Aqua Kem concentrate or Aqua Kem Bio directly into the toilet for best results bowl while the cassette tank valve blade is closed.
  • Page 49 All waste water flows into a waste tank which is situated under the floor of the indicator goes from green to full red. The gauge does not move from the motorhome. The waste tank has a sensor fitted which indicates via the green to red until the tank is over half full.

  • Page 50: General Care

    Abrasive cleaning A simple wipe with a damp cloth and a very mild detergent is all agents must never be used to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail motorhomes. that is necessary.

  • Page 51: General Care

    General household cleaning products should not be used as they may cause embrittlement and cracking of the mouldings. Auto-Trail V.R. Ltd. will not be held responsible for any replacement if it suspected that this is the case.

  • Page 52: Fire And Safety

    Smoke Detectors distance away if possible. It is a legal requirement for a smoke detector to be fitted in a motorhome. • If it is an electrical fire, always turn off the supply as quickly as possible. Read the instructions carefully and test the detector prior to every trip.

  • Page 53: Security/Points Of Law

    Make it difficult for the thief by protecting your motorhome and its contents. Always lock all doors and windows when leaving, even for a short time. It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car electric's whilst the Security locks, hitch locks and wheel locks are essential.

  • Page 54: Winter Laying Up

    It is important that the water system is drained off during freezing weather removed from the vehicle before placing when the motorhome is not in use or after the last trip out of the season. your vehicle into winter storage.
  • Page 55 Guarantee 1. Guarantee for First 12 Months E. For work under this guarantee you should return your Motorhome to the supplying dealer from which it was purchased. Auto-Trail VR Ltd. hereby guarantees, subject to the following limitations and conditions, that for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery F.

  • Page 56: Annual Check List

    Security: Check hinges and catches for satisfactory operation and ensure that the doors are held securely shut when latched. Check that keys and It makes good sense to check over your motorhome at least every year. internal latches lock the doors properly. Check that any device designed to If you tend not to use it much during the winter months, check it over before hold the door in an open position is fitted correctly and operates positively.
  • Page 57 Dinette Seat and Beds: Check seat bases for signs of damage and ensure fixings are secure. Make up the beds according to the manufacturer’s instructions and check for rigidity and safety. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T...
  • Page 58 A yellow flame causes sooting and indicates the pressure is too low. If these faults occur, recheck the regulator, cylinders and pipes, adjust as necessary. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...
  • Page 59 Mains System 240V: Inspection and certification of the 240V system should only be carried out by a qualified electrician who is an approved Contractor of the NICEIC. auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

  • Page 60: Good Neighbour Guide

    Carry a small spade and a supply of plastic bags in your Connect all mains hook-ups correctly and carefully. Turn off all fresh water motorhome in order to clean up any mess made by your dog. It is then taps completely. Use facilities such as toilets and showers with care and possible to dispose of it in an appropriate manner.
  • Page 61 It must comply with BS5423 and be • Control the water waste from your motorhome, do not let it run onto marked 'BSI' or ‘FOC approved’. To comply with BS5423 it must be the ground.
  • Page 62 User Manuals Before using your motorhome for the first time, and at the beginning of each season, read and follow the advice given by the manufacturer and appliance manufacturers in their user handbooks.

  • Page 63: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagrams: Cable Colour Chart auto-trail.co.uk T H E ‘ N E X T G E N E R A T I O N ’...

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