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Auto-Trail Motorhome Handbook

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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.

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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Useful Information

    USEFUL INFORMATION Model Date Purchased Supplying Dealer Sales Person Telephone Number Tyre Pressure Radio Code Exterior Door Key Number Water Filter Key Number Vehicle Build Number...
  • Page 3 USEFUL INFORMATION Name Phone Number...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section Introduction Preparing for the Road External Features Driving your Motor Home On Site Gas: Services Gas: Appliances Electricity: Services Water: Services Water: System Water: Appliances General Care Fire and Safety Security Points of Law Winter Laying Up Guarantee/Extended Warranty Annual Check List Good Neighbour Guide Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Auto-Trail welcomes you to the Always consult your Auto-Trail ranks of Auto-Trail owners. dealer before additional equipment is fitted to ensure the appropriate This handbook has been designed to fixing support is available. enable you to derive the maximum...
  • Page 6 1. INTRODUCTION When exterior storage lockers are fitted please be aware that in certain climates moisture may enter these compartments. As the interior of your vehicle is predominantly wood, there may be some expansion under certain climatic conditions. Your supplying dealer is responsible for all aspects of customer care.

  • Page 7: Preparing For The Road

    Please note that the standard roof bars fitted to the Apache model range should not be used for load OADING AND DISTRIBUTION OF carrying. Auto-Trail recommends WEIGHT IN THE MOTOR HOME that an additional standard roof rack • Load heavy items down near the...
  • Page 8 ICYCLE ARRIER IF FITTED vehicle is in motion. Auto-Trail recommend that if a bicycle carrier is fitted to your vehicle it should be capable of TABILITY carrying no more than two cycles. All models manufactured by...

  • Page 9: External Features

    3. EXTERNAL FEATURES A Exterior door retaining catch when open (push to engage, turn anti-clockwise to release) B Folding step C Fridge vents D Awning light (where fitted) Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted) Front marker lights...
  • Page 10 3. EXTERNAL FEATURES A Spare wheel and battery access panel B External ladder C Lockable external access door to toilet waste tank D Lockable gas cylinder compartment (operated via an internal remote lever on Cheyenne and Frontier models) High level brake light (where fitted) Lockable fresh water filler...

  • Page 11: Driving Your Motor Home

    4. DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME judgement.Auto-Trail will not accept PEED IMITS Always adhere to the speed limits. any responsibility for any accident caused by a drivers negligence. ULLING • Operate the clutch smoothly. Please note • Change gears smoothly. If a bicycle carrier or tow ball is •...
  • Page 12 4. DRIVING YOUR MOTOR HOME Note: Never, under any circumstances, use the corner steadies to jack up the motor home. Instead, use a bottle jack, scissor or air jack under the axle tube as near as possible to the main chassis member. Your vehicle may be fitted with alloy road wheels but a steel spare wheel.
  • Page 13 2. Steer as straight as possible. EVELLING OTOR Levelling must be carried out in both directions in order for the refrigerator and other equipment to function correctly. Lower the corner steadies, using the special Auto-Trail brace, until they are in firm contact with the ground.

  • Page 14: Gas: Services

    6. GAS: SERVICES ENERAL NFORMATION YPES OF There are four gas appliances in the Butane motor home: refrigerator, water Butane is supplied in the UK in heater, hob and oven. Gas flows to green or blue bottles. a set of safety shut-off valves Continental bottles usually have a controlling each appliance.The male left hand thread similar but not...
  • Page 15 (1.5 kg of gas per hour). All manufacturers to aid in the appliances installed by Auto-Trail are identification of leaks. designed to work within this pressure range. Please ensure that any additional appliances not fitted by Auto-Trail are capable of working within this pressure.
  • Page 16 6. GAS: SERVICES Awning Space LPG Appliance frequently. Exhaust • Keep bottled gas containers No danger is caused if the LPG outside and protect against exhaust from the refrigerator vents frost. If storage inside is the only into an enclosed awning. If totally option then keep away from enclosed, space heaters may heat sources.
  • Page 17 Please note that internal outlet sockets should only be used with dedicated appliances. Please note that no appliance should be used outside the motorhome if connected to an internal socket. Portable Heaters Never use portable cooking or heating equipment, other than...

  • Page 18: Gas: Appliances

    7. GAS: APPLIANCES dot on the control panel. OOKING PPLIANCES Your vehicle is fitted with either a Warning when attempting to light Spinflo four gas burner and oven, or the oven, the ignition device must three gas burners and one 230V not be operated for more than mains hot plate and oven.
  • Page 19 7. GAS: APPLIANCES water prior to first use. as larger items may affect the • Place the oven shelf in the circulation and heat distribution. required position and close the The cookers are fitted with a door. Set control knob to gas thermostat that gives controlled mark 5 and heat the oven for temperatures throughout the...
  • Page 20 7. GAS: APPLIANCES Painted parts: Use only a soft not originate from an unlit cloth with warm soapy water. appliance. Never check for leaks with a naked flame; investigation Vitreous metal: Inside the oven, should be carried out using a leak grill compartment and hotplate only.
  • Page 21 7. GAS: APPLIANCES Refrigerator DOMESTIC RM7361 Mains Operation (230V) Energy Selection This option should only be selected where the supply voltage is 230V, any different values may result in damage to the appliance. A = Energy selection switch 1 Set energy selector switch B = gas / electric thermostat (A) to 230V.
  • Page 22 7. GAS: APPLIANCES In the event of a gas fault (eg gas If none of the above energy sources cylinder empty), the operating are available, the LED of the main display (C) flashes yellow. switch will turn from green to red and flash every second.
  • Page 23 7. GAS: APPLIANCES the refrigerator on and off.The LED after release of the temperature alongside the main switch will turn selector switch, the system will green.The display LEDs show the switch off the LEDs.They will go most recent settings. After 10 out.
  • Page 24 7. GAS: APPLIANCES If insufficient voltage is your refrigerator and the table at available or a fault occurs, the the back of this booklet. LED of the main switch will turn from green to red and • The type of gas container and its flash every second.
  • Page 25 the burner and be lit by the electric If the flame cannot be lit within ignition. If the flame goes out, the 30 seconds, the gas supply will gas will immediately be lit again. stop and gas mode will be switched off.The LED of the Selecting gas operation main switch will turn from...
  • Page 26 Food Storage Do not try to accelerate defrosting Always store food in closed by using a heater as this could containers. Never put hot food in damage the plastic surface of the fridge, always allow at least the fridge. 1.5hours cooling first. Do not attempt to scrape the ice Never store items in the fridge that off the surface using a sharp object.
  • Page 27 Turning off the Refrigerator connected to the If the fridge is not to be used for refrigerator. some time: • Ensure that the fuse on • Set any switches to 0. the 12 V supply is intact. • Set gas valve (D) to • •...
  • Page 28 Integrated control switch for the to further galleries while transferring Trumavent fan TEB. their heat to the motorhome. c Pressure igniter (S3003P only). d Automatic ignition device with The flue outlet is at the bottom of battery compartment.
  • Page 29 7. GAS: APPLIANCES • Keep the control knob pressed Note: The thermostat probe is down for a further 10 seconds underneath the heater. Please note to allow the safety pilot to that the thermostat will be operate. adversely affected by cold draughts Attention: In the event of a from the refrigerator vents, gaps fault always wait 2 minutes...
  • Page 30 7. GAS: APPLIANCES Cautions and always in the event of blow • At least one side of the under back (misfire). floor space of the motor home It is essential for the exhaust duct must remain open at all times to be installed so that it slopes so there is continual free entry upwards over its whole length and...
  • Page 31 7. GAS: APPLIANCES The Ultraheat can either be used as RUMA LTRAHEAT an independent heater or can be When your vehicle is fitted with used in conjunction with the gas Ultraheat, you will find a separate system to give a maximum 5.2kW wall switch with 500W, 1000W and output.

  • Page 32: Electricity: Services

    Fitting a new battery is a and damage, always carry spare fuses. reversal of the above procedure. If in doubt, see your Auto-Trail dealer. The wiring diagram for the vehicle is included in appendix 1. There are two electrical circuits in the vehicle. One operates on 12 V and one on mains electricity.These are outlined in the...
  • Page 33 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 1. EC 200 E LECTRONIC ONTROL YSTEM With the use of new technology and an innovative approach to user interfacing, the EC200 Power Control System provides a complete control solution for a wide range of leisure vehicles.The microprocessor controlled digital system allows the user to control equipment and view / edit system information from a user-...
  • Page 34 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES Warning: Under heavy loads the • Check Residual Current PSU case will become hot. Device operation. ALWAYS ensure the ventilation Locate the RCD within the PSU and slots have a clear flow of air. Do ensure the RCD is switched on (lever not place combustible materials in up position).
  • Page 35 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 3.3 Battery Servicing Under normal circumstances it should Type / Selection not be necessary to remove the For optimum performance and safety battery other than for routine it is essential that only a proprietary inspection of the terminals and brand LEISURE battery is used with a “topping up”...
  • Page 36 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 3.4 Fault Table...
  • Page 37 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 3.5 Fuse / MCB Table Warning:When replacing fuses always replace a fuse with the correct value. NEVER replace with a higher value / rating as this could damage the wiring harness. If a replacement fuse blows do not keep replacing the fuse as you could damage the wiring harness.
  • Page 38 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES Note: the display backlight operated for approximately 6 seconds after any key press. 4.2 Menu Functions - Readings section...
  • Page 39 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 4.3 Menu Functions - Settings section...
  • Page 40 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES 4.4 Warning Messages Note: Some functions are not available on certain model ranges 4.5 Event Timer example The event timer is designed to allow the leisure vehicle user to turn the 12v power on or off (same as using the control panel power button) without being in the vehicle.
  • Page 41 8. ELECTRICITY: SERVICES & A ECHNICAL PPROVALS 5.1 Outline Specification 5.2 Dimensions 5.3 Approvals System: EN 1648-1, EN1648-2 compliant, BS7671: 2001 compliant Residual Current Device: RCD 40A 30mA trip to BS EN 61008 Miniature Circuit Breakers: MCB’s (10 & 6A) type C 6000A breaking capacity to EN 60898 Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive 89/336/EEC Integrated Charger: BS EN 60335-1/2.29, 89/336/EEC, IEC61000-3.2/3:1995...
  • Page 42 It is dangerous to leave the supply flexible cable connected. If a fault should develop with your Motorhome mains inlet electrical system that is not described in the ‘fault table’ and your supplying dealer cannot resolve the problem, Sargent...
  • Page 43 Auto-Trail, however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker. Check that all motor home equipment is set to accept the site supply prior to switching it on.

  • Page 44: Water: Services

    • Use only food and drug quality pipe. If you are experiencing problems contact your Auto-Trail dealer who The water system fitted in the will be glad to assist. motor home is kept supplied with fresh tank by a self priming and Note: Always switch the pump cancelling automatic pump.

  • Page 45: Water: System

    10.WATER: SYSTEM ATER YSTEM AULT RACING FAULT CAUSE CURE Water is not flowing • The fresh water tank is • Check, fill. from any tap when empty operated but the • Pump not primed • Refer to manufacturer’s pump runs instructions •...
  • Page 46 10.WATER: SYSTEM FAULT CAUSE CURE Water flows from cold • Feed pipe to water • Refer to installation tap but has reduced heater is incorrectly instructions flow from hot connected to the heater outlet. • Blockage in hot • Disconnect pipes and pipeline inspect •...
  • Page 47 10.WATER: SYSTEM FAULT CAUSE CURE • If new taps have been • Disconnect and check fitted, they may be they have a bore of at restricting the flow least 6.3mm • Pump needs servicing • Refer to pump servicing instructions •...

  • Page 48: Water: Appliances

    11.WATER: APPLIANCES Gas Operation RUMA LTRASTORE This is a 10 l capacity liquid gas storage heater. Always read the manufacturers operating instructions prior to starting this appliance for the first time and observe the 'important operating notes'. Filling the Truma-Ultrastore with water A - Rotary switch: ON - GAS •...
  • Page 49 • Open access door on the side There are two varieties of cassette of the vehicle and swing out toilets fitted into the Auto-Trail range fresh water fill funnel of motor homes, one is swivel based (if applicable) the other is fixed and comes with an •...
  • Page 50 11.WATER: APPLIANCES • Slide the cassette, spout knob down while turning in an outwards, through the access anticlockwise direction.The door. Never force insertion or turning motion opens the removal of the cassette tank as valve blade. this may cause damage. •...
  • Page 51 11.WATER: APPLIANCES Emptying the Cassette Cleaning and Maintenance The cassette capacity of the tank is No routine maintenance is required 20 litres and should be emptied for the toilet.The use of Aqua rinse when the indicator goes from green helps to clean and protect the toilet to full red.The gauge does not bowl, valve blade and seals during move from green to red until the...

  • Page 52: General Care

    Abrasive The catches and stays do not need cleaning agents must never be used lubricating. to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail motor homes.Within the first Removing tar: twelve months cracks and blisters Use ‘Jove Tar Remover’ on double may appear on the surface of the glazed windows.
  • Page 53 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 54: Fire And Safety

    13. FIRE AND SAFETY • Never throw a flaming pan outside. IRE AND AFETY RECAUTIONS • Keep hands away from the In Case of Fire: flames and smother the flames. • Get every one out of the motor • Pull the blanket tightly over the home.
  • Page 55 13. FIRE AND SAFETY The smoke alarm is an ionisation point-type smoke detector, designed to give early warning of a developing fire and so give extra time for escape. The alarm will be set off by even small traces of smoke and, when fitted in an appropriate way, gives a warning sound loud enough to wake people from normal sleep.

  • Page 56: Security

    14. SECURITY At Auto-Trail, we have tried to go further than any other motor home manufacturer to protect your investment. Make it difficult for the thief by protecting your motor home and its contents. Always lock all doors and windows when leaving, even for a short time.

  • Page 57: Points Of Law

    15. POINTS OF LAW The essential law for motor home owners is the Road Traffic Act (1972) and the regulations that followed. It is strongly recommended that the fridge is run off car electrics whilst the vehicle is in motion.This is because of the potential risk of explosion and fire risk of naked flames near refuelling points.

  • Page 58: Winter Laying Up

    16.WINTER LAYING UP Whether you use your motor home It is important that the water all year round or lay it up for the system is drained off during freezing winter, care should always be taken weather when the motor home is to ensure your investment is not in use or after the last trip out receiving the very best attention.
  • Page 59 16.WINTER LAYING UP It is recommended that the upholstery is removed from the vehicle before placing your vehicle into winter storage.The curtains should also be drawn to prevent discolouration of the furniture etc. The water system should be flushed through with sterilising fluid prior to laying up and again before the next use.
  • Page 60 Auto-Trail VR ltd or its period of 12 months from the date supplying dealers or other of delivery of an Auto-Trail VR ltd...
  • Page 61 E. For work under this guarantee AA Cover you should return your Your new Auto-Trail VR ltd Motorhome to the supplying Motorhome is covered by the AA dealer from which it was for the first 12 months. A purchased membership card will show a Auto-Trail VR ltd’s agents,...

  • Page 62: Annual Check List

    18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST 2.Windows TRAIL MOTOR HOME ANNUAL Window fitments and operation: CHECKLIST Check that the window glazing Introduction rubber or seal is in good condition It makes good sense to check over and that there is no sign of your motor home at least ever year.
  • Page 63 18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST operate properly. Ensure that the Spare wheel: Remove spare wheel doors are securely shut and check for damage. Check tyre when latched. pressure. Check that the mounting is securely attached to the body. Safety: Check that any device to Check for satisfactory spare hold door closed can be operated wheel retention.
  • Page 64 18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST seepage. Use a moisture meter Portable or open flame heating if unsure. equipment should not be used. If you have such equipment on board, Furniture: Check that all furniture consider very carefully whether the is securely fixed. Make sure that the risks are worth it.
  • Page 65 18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST to exchanger. Remove any build burner indicates that the up of fluff or other foreign pressure is too high. matter. Re-assemble and A yellow flame causes test operation. sooting and indicates the Clean flame-viewing window. pressure is too low. If •...
  • Page 66 18. ANNUAL CHECK LIST Fresh water tank/container: markings are used: Blue for fresh Check condition. Fill tank and check water and red for waste water. for leaks. Check external filler and Check that the filler positions are filler pipe to tank. Check venting. correctly designated: 'Petrol', 'Diesel' Check presence and condition of and 'Water' as appropriate.

  • Page 67: Good Neighbour Guide

    19. GOOD NEIGHBOUR GUIDE container under all waste water OTOR ARAVANNERS outlets. Do not allow these to EIGHBOUR overflow. At a Camp Site Make sure you empty the containers at appropriate waste On Arrival water points. Park as close to the reception area Empty chemical toilets only where as possible and report your arrival.
  • Page 68 19. GOOD NEIGHBOUR GUIDE adequately silenced and use it with A sudden flare up may prevent you consideration especially after dark. from reaching it. A fire blanket is a good idea for the kitchen. Pets Barbecues should not be used Most site operator do not object to unless permission has been given.
  • Page 69 19. GOOD NEIGHBOUR GUIDE Pay particular attention to the • Elevating roofs must be lowered following points: and correctly secured. • Dispose of litter only in • Top hinged windows must be receptacles provided for the closed and secured. purpose. If there are non, put •...

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