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- Page 1 O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K F R O N T I E R www.auto-trail.co.uk together we’re going places...
- Page 2 O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K F R O N T I E R www.auto-trail.co.uk together we’re going places together we’re going places...
- Page 3 If you have any queries on the operation of any part of your motorhome please contact your supplying dealer. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 4: Useful Information
Useful Information Owners Handbook : Please complete the details below: Model: Name: Telephone: Notes: Date Purchased: Supplying Dealer: Sales Person: Telephone Number: Tyre Pressure: Radio Code: Exterior Door Key Number: Water Filter Key Number: Vehicle Build Number: together we’re going places... -
Page 5: Useful Information
Useful Information Auto-Trail VR Limited. Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU, United Kingdom. Tel: +44(0) 1472 571000 Fax: +44(0) 1472 571001 e-mail: sales@auto-trail.co.uk www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Owners Handbook : Aftercare ..............57 Useful information ..........3-4 Exterior BBQ ............33 Tyre Pressure ............58 Introduction ............6-7 Flue covers ..............34 Vehicle Specification ..........59 Preparing for the road ..........8-9 Water services ..........34-35 Cable colour chart ..........60 External features ..........10-11 Thetford cassette toilet ........36-37 230V Circuits ............61 Driving your Motorhome..........12 Exterior shower ............37... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Auto-Trail welcomes you to the ranks of Auto-Trail owners. This handbook has been designed to enable you to derive the maximum benefit and enjoyment from your motorhome; its information will be beneficial to experienced and new motorhomers alike. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 8: Introduction
Introduction Owners Handbook : This handbook is intended to give a brief overview Your Motorhome is designed to give many years Modifications To Your Vehicle of your Motorhome and its appliances. of use as a leisure purpose vehicle. Regular Please check with your supplying dealer before maintenance however will not only ensure trouble You are advised to read all of the individual carrying out any modifications to your vehicle. -
Page 9: Preparing For The Road
• Poor weight distribution of the weight inside The Frontier model is designed to accept a the vehicle. specific model of cycle carrier details of which are available through your supplying dealer. - Page 10 Preparing for the Road Owners Handbook : Maximum Loading Of Your Vehicle Please take care to ensure that you have allowed for the masses of all items you intend to carry in The weights of your vehicle are stated in the back of the Motorhome.
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Page 11: External Features
External Features A Exterior door retaining catch when open. D Awning light (where fitted). B Folding step. E Status T.V. aerial (omni directional, where fitted). C Fridge vents. F Front marker lights. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 12 External Features Owners Handbook : G Spare wheel (Frontier only). K Rear marker lights. M High level brake light (where fitted). H External ladder. L Lockable gas cylinder compartment (operated via an internal remote lever). J Lockable external access door to toilet waste tank.
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Page 13: Driving Your Motorhome
• Allow longer to speed up when overtaking. the vehicle, they are not intended to replace a drivers self judgement. Auto-Trail will not • Do not swing out suddenly. accept any responsibility for any accident •... -
Page 14: Selecting A Pitch
Selecting A Pitch Owners Handbook : Alloy Wheels / Tyre Valves overcome the higher gradients with more torque. Rear Corner Steadies For more information on the Comfort – Matic It is vitally important that when you get replacement Your vehicle may be fitted with rear corner steadies gearbox please refer to the handbook supplied tyres fitted to your vehicle the valves that are used which are used for stabilising your Motorhome... -
Page 15: Gas Services
Please ensure that any additional appliances, retaining devices taking care not to damage not fitted by Auto-Trail, are capable of working any of the pipe work or fittings. within this pressure. • Tighten the straps that will hold the cylinders firmly into the compartment. -
Page 16: Gas Services
Gas Services Owners Handbook : Gas Safety Valves Externally Sited Cylinders Gas flows from the gas cylinder via a bulkhead You are advised that gas cylinders should not be mounted regulator to a set of safety shut off valves sited outside the vehicle and that gas hoses should that supply each individual appliance in the vehicle. -
Page 17: Electrical Services
Electrical Services All Auto-Trail vehicles have both a 12V and Mains hook-up points vary from model to model 230V electrical system. so please familiarise yourself with your particular location prior to using your vehicle for the The 12V electrical system is supplied by a first time. - Page 18 It is useful to check the polarity of the supply so that the connection can be made neutral to neutral IMPORTANT and live to live as recommended. Your Auto-Trail, however, is fitted with a double pole circuit breaker. Periodically, preferably not less than once a year,...
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Page 19: Leisure Battery / Ec500 Power Supply Unit
These fuses are provided to protect the various securely before driving your Motorhome. 12 volt circuits from an overload or short circuit. If a fuse does blow, the cause of the fault should be investigated before a replacement is fitted. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 20: Ec325 Control Panel
EC500 Power Supply Unit Owners Handbook : When replacing a fuse, always replace a fuse with Light Button Charger Button the correct value. Never replace with a higher value The light button turns on the main internal 12 volt The charger button turns on the internal battery as this could damage the wiring harness. - Page 21 Pressing the button once will turn the water pump on; pressing it again will turn the pump off. The LED adjacent to the button will illuminate to indicate that the pump is turned on. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
- Page 22 EC480 Control Panel Owners Handbook : Light Dimming Button The Home Screen shows the Auto Trail logo additional information displayed in the ‘header’ and With the 12 volt power and main lights turned on, ‘footer’ sections. pressing the dimming button will adjust the light level of the lights on the dimming circuit.
- Page 23 • Between 10.9 volts to 11.8 volts will show • With the tank 25% full the display will show red. yellow, indicating a battery in a fair condition. • With the tank 50% full the display will show yellow www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 24: Entertainment System
Entertainment System Owners Handbook : • Between 11.9 volts to 14.4 volts will show green, Entertainment System indicating a battery in good condition. Your vehicle is fitted with a dashboard mounted The calculated Leisure Battery capacity as a entertainment system that incorporates a radio, CD percentage in ‘amp hours’... -
Page 25: Spinflo Aspine Oven
• The hotplate control is numbered from 1 to 6. • To turn it on rotate the knob either clockwise or anti clockwise to the required position. • Position ‘1’ is the coolest setting, position ‘6’ is the hottest. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 26 Spinflo Aspire Oven Owners Handbook : Switching OFF Using The Oven To Light To turn off the hotplate, rotate the knob until the line • Push in the control knob and turn to gas mark ‘9’. or pointer on the knob lines up with the zero on the •...
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Page 27: Dometic Rm8501 Refrigerator
LED will illuminate with the previously selected mode. • If the gas fails to ignite then the LED adjacent to the ‘gas’ indicator will flash indication that there is a problem with the supply. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 28: Dometic Rm8501 And Rm8555 Refrigerator
Dometic RM8555 Refrigerator Owners Handbook : 12V DC Operation Dometic RM8555 Refrigerator Turning On The Refrigerator • Press button ‘1’ several times until the LED Automatic energy selection This refrigerator is designed to be used on 230V, adjacent to ‘battery’ symbol illuminates. 12V (DC) or LPG. -
Page 29: Truma S3002 Vehicle Space Heater
‘0’ . Igniting The Heater Before operating the heater for the first time ensure that the batteries are fitted to the ignition unit, and that the gas cylinder, and isolation valve are turned on. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 30 Truma S3002 Vehicle Space Heater Owners Handbook : Truma Ultraheat - 230V Mains Operation Trumavent Blown Air Heating System • On automatic setting the heat output is steadily adjusted to the respective heat emission from Before switching on ensure that the electrical fuse The Trumavent Blown Air System distributes the heater.
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Page 31: Truma Combi 4E/6E
D Gas operation. E Mixed operation* (gas and 900W electrical operation). F Mixed operation* (gas and 1800W electrical operation). G Yellow LED on = “Electrical operation” Position “E” and “F” should only be used in ‘winter’ mode. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 32: Truma Combi 4E/6E
Truma Combi 4E / 6E Owners Handbook : Summer Operation Supplying Blown Air Heating Without Hot Water Filling The Unit With Water (Supplying Hot Water Only) • Select gas, electrical or mixed operation using the • Ensure that the cold water drain tap is closed •... -
Page 33: Truma Ultrastore Water Heater
• Select the required water temperature on the control panel (which is normally located over the entrance door) which is variable from 30˚ to 70˚ centigrade. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 34: Exterior Bbq
Exterior BBQ Owners Handbook : Exterior BBQ Connecting The Hose To The Vehicle • Ensure the barbecue appliance is turned ‘OFF’ Your vehicle may be fitted with an external barbecue and the gas isolation tap inside the vehicle point that will allow you to use an LPG barbecue is turned ‘ON’. -
Page 35: Flue Covers
5-10 seconds after you have be released from the vehicle. closed all the taps, it is possible that there Replacing the cover is a reversal of the could be a leak in the system. This should above procedure. be checked immediately. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 36: Water Services
Water Services Owners Handbook : Filling The Fresh Water Tank Waste Water Tank The tank is filled via a lockable water inlet on All waste water (excluding the toilet) is piped into an onboard waste water tank located the outside of your vehicle. underneath your vehicle. -
Page 37: Thetford Cassette Toilet
Place the waste holding tank upright and • Make sure that the waste holding tank is turn the emptying spout upwards. secured with the safety catch. Shut the access door and lock it. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 38: Exterior Shower
Exterior Shower Owners Handbook : • Remove the emptying spout cap. Hold the Exterior Shower Disconnecting The Shower waste holding tank by the upper handle • Rotate the hose connector fixed into the side of Your vehicle may be fitted with an exterior shower nearest to the emptying spout. -
Page 39: Windows & Blinds
The fly screens pull down from the top of the blind, the night blinds pull up from the bottom. Always ensure that the blinds are in the fully open position before driving your vehicle. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 40: Skylights
Skylights Owners Handbook : Skylights Blinds & Fly screens The clear skylights are fitted with night blinds Your vehicle is fitted with skylights in the ceiling to and fly screens. The blinds and fly screens work allow light and ventilation into the vehicle. independently of each other by pulling them across from the ends of the inner frame and clipping them Opening the skylights... -
Page 41: Wind-Out Awning
• On vehicles fitted with either the 4 metre or 4.5 metre awnings a central support rafter can be inserted between the awning case (fitted to the vehicle) and the awning facia (the section that winds out) to add extra stability. www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 42: Security & Ventilation
Security & Ventilation Owners Handbook : Awning Space LPG Appliance Exhaust Roof Mounted Flue Installations Fire And Safety Precautions No danger is caused if the LPG exhaust from All flue installations should be inspected for In Case Of Fire the refrigerator vents into an enclosed awning. corrosion once a year throughout their length. -
Page 43: Security & Ventilation
• Keep the detector free from dust by gently replaced immediately as this will indicate that vacuuming with a soft brush the battery is completely flat. • We would recommend that you change the www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 44: Habitation Door
Manually Unlocking The Habitation Door to ensure correct operation. The unit continually From Inside The Vehicle At Auto-Trail we have tried to go further than any checks the settings of its sensor and circuitry. If other Motorhome manufacturer to protect your... -
Page 45: Central Locking
Fiat dashboard. • Pressing button ‘A’ will lock all entrance doors (and the LED will illuminate). • Pressing button ‘B’ will unlock all entrance doors (LED will go out). www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 46: Entrance Step
Entrance Step Owners Handbook : Locking / Unlocking With Either The Cab Key Operating The Step With The Central Locking Or Habitation Key • Unlocking either the cab doors or the habitation Locking or unlocking the drivers’ door will only lock door with the remote key fob will fold the step out. -
Page 47: General Care
It is a popular misconception that acrylic Abrasive cleaning agents must never be used Motorhome windows are vacuum sealed, to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail Motorhomes. this is not so. The windows in a Motorhome Within the first twelve months cracks and... -
Page 48: General Care
Auto-Trail will not be held responsible for any Caring for Leather Try to make sure all areas are at least partially heated, replacement if it is suspected that this was the case. -
Page 49: Winter Laying Up
It is important that the water system is drained off during the winter months to avoid freezing when the Motorhome is not in use or after the last trip of the season. Failure to do this could result in serious damage to components. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 50 Winter Laying Up Owners Handbook : Soft Furnishings / Furniture Care should always be taken to ensure your investment is receiving the best attention, particularly prior to going into winter storage. Leave all cupboard doors open to allow the maximum amount of air to circulate around the vehicle.
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Page 51: Good Neighbour Guide
Keep volume turned down on CD players, • Young children should be escorted and personal stereos radios and TVs. Do not play supervised. musical instruments so loudly that they will upset your neighbours. www.auto-trail.co.uk... - Page 52 Good Neighbour Guide Owners Handbook : If you have a power generator, make sure it is Tents And Awnings • Do not allow children to climb on fences or walls. adequately silenced and use it with consideration, Damage to these may allow farm animals to stray It is polite to ask permission before erecting a tent especially after dark.
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Page 53: Annual Check List
Annual Check List Auto-Trail Motorhome and tight. Check that the body support struts are serviceable and tight. Annual Checklist Introduction 2. Windows It makes good sense to check over your Window Fitments and Operation Motorhome at least every year. Check that the window glazing rubber or seal... - Page 54 Annual Check List Owners Handbook : 4. Internal Doors brush, treat with a rust inhibiting solution and Flue Terminals and Air Vents lubricate joints. Security Make sure that these are not blocked. Check the security of the fixings. Check the seals have not Check that the hinges and catches are in good deteriorated.
- Page 55 If the expiry date is close or passed, • Grill burners: Flames may develop yellow tips have the hoses replaced. Check all rigid piping as they heat up, especially when using butane. for adequate support and any damage. www.auto-trail.co.uk...
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Page 56: Annual Check List
Annual Check List Owners Handbook : • General comments: A flame lifting away from Waste Water Tank 10. Electrical System the burner indicates that the pressure is too high. Check that the drain tap is clear and working Extra Low Voltage 12V (Excluding vehicle electrics). A yellow flame causes sooting and indicates properly. -
Page 57: Warranty
Habitation Compartment Warranty Body Construction Integrity Warranty Your Auto-Trail Motorhome is offered with a Your Auto-Trail Motor home is offered with a two year manufacturer backed warranty for its’ 10 year manufacturer’s warranty against the habitation compartment, with the third year... -
Page 58: Aftercare
Aftercare Owners Handbook : Fiat Camper Assist The Fiat Ducato of your new Auto-Trail Motorhome is covered by Fiat Camper Assistance for a period of 24 months. A new call centre reserved for Motorhome drivers is now available. All you have to do is... -
Page 59: Tyre Pressure
Tyre Pressure TYRE PRESSURES – COLD (BARS) MODEL TYRE SIZE FRONT REAR COLD (BARS) AXLE AXLE NAVAJO 215/70R15CP MOHAWK 225/75R16CP CHEROKEE 225/75R16CP SAVANNAH 225/75R16CP SCOUT 225/75R16CP DELAWARE 225/75R16CP DAKOTA 225/75R16CP ARAPAHO 225/75R16CP CHIEFTAIN 225/75R16CP COMANCHE 225/75R16CP www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 60: Vehicle Specification
MAX. ALLOWABLE WEIGHTS IN GARAGE: Chieftain G: 250kg. Mokawk: 150kg HEATING GRADE All Auto-Trail vehicles have a minimum heating classification of grade 3. This means that your vehicle can maintain an average temperature of at least 20 degrees centigrade when the outside temperature is -15 degrees centigrade. -
Page 61: Cable Colour Chart
Cable Colour Chart www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 62: Circuits
230v Circuits Owners Handbook : together we’re going places... -
Page 63: Road Lighting Circuits
Road Lighting Circuits www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 64: Power Circuits
Power Circuits Owners Handbook : together we’re going places... -
Page 65: Consumer Circuits - Roof
Consumer Circuits - Roof www.auto-trail.co.uk... -
Page 66: Consumer Circuits - Floor
Consumer Circuits - Floor Owners Handbook : together we’re going places... - Page 67 Notes www.auto-trail.co.uk...
- Page 68 Notes Owners Handbook : together we’re going places...
- Page 69 Notes www.auto-trail.co.uk...
- Page 70 O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K : F R O N T I E R Auto-Trail VR Limited. Trigano House, Genesis Way, Europarc, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9TU, United Kingdom.
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