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  • Page 1 Touring Caravan OWNERS HANDBOOK Issue 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ..1-1 Disconnecting Mains Supply When Model Year Designation ......1-1 Leaving Site ..........6-2 Elddis Technical Approvals ...... 1-1 Overseas Electrical Connection ....6-2 Gas Safety Advice ........6-3 GENERAL SAFETY ....... 2-1 Facts about LPG ........6-3...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Using the Electric Hotplate ....8-10 Magnetic Catches ......... 8-35 Using the Grill ........8-10 Sprung Hinges ........8-35 Using the Oven ........8-11 Room Divider ........8-35 Oven Temperature Control ..... 8-11 Bed Make-up ......... 8-36 Refrigerator ........... 8-13 Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ..
  • Page 4 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door ............13-1 Awning Channel ........13-1 EQUIPMENT LIST ........ 14-1 Avante ........... 14-1 WIRING DIAGRAM - AVANTE ..... 15-1 Road Lights - Avante ......15-2 GENERAL QUESTIONS ...... 16-1 GLOSSARY .......... 17-1 SERVICE DOCUMENTS ...... 18-1 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ........
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CONTENTS-4...

  • Page 6: Welcome And Introduction

    Owners should not tow their In order to ensure your new caravan is safe touring caravans with commercial vehicles. to use, Elddis are members of and have been When selecting a towing vehicle it is inspected by the following bodies.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    Never exceed your caravans Maximum In order for you to get the most out of your Technical Permissible Laden Mass. new Elddis caravan it is necessary for you to (see Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight be aware of the following: Ratio)

  • Page 9: Ventilation

    This is always provided by fixed ventilation within the fitted roof skylight. All roof skylights In Case Of Fire fitted by Elddis provide fixed free area (i) Get everyone out of the caravan as ventilation. These roof skylights should be...

  • Page 10: Your Caravan Payload Explained

    Plated maximum technical retailer will reduce the overall payload permissible laden mass (PMTPLM) available to the customer. As specified by Elddis and in compliance with User Payload is the sum of the PEP and the the European Directive on Masses and OEP.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 12: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD WARNING: It is strongly recommended PREPARING FOR THE ROAD the loaded weight of the caravan does not Tyre and wheel checks exceed the kerb weight of the towing Before setting off please ensure that the tyres vehicle.

  • Page 13: External Loading & Checks

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD External Loading & Checks CABLES Gas cylinders should only be stored, For peace of mind, you may wish to check correctly positioned, and secured in the the ability of the cables to be able to cope gas bottle locker.
  • Page 14 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD long as the AKS 3004 is not placed on Checking the efficiency of the left/right the ball, the handle will remain open. Put friction pads: the opened coupling onto the clean 1) Couple up AKS 3004 towball.
  • Page 15 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Manoeuvring operation For easier manoeuvring (on campsites etc), pull the stabiliser lever to the ‘up’ position. Please do not use the stabiliser lever as an manoeuvring handle. Please use the handles on the Caravan or fit the AL-KO manoeuvring handle to your jockey wheel (available separately).

  • Page 16: Towing And Driving

    TOWING AND DRIVING SPEED LIMITS TOWING AND DRIVING • Always adhere to the speed limits in REVERSING force. It is advisable to have a second person • When national speed limits apply, when assisting when reversing the caravan. towing on a single carriageway, the Start practising by choosing a left-hand bend speed limit is reduced to 50mph.

  • Page 17: Motorway Driving

    TOWING AND DRIVING MOTORWAY DRIVING Important Points: 1. Caravans may not be towed in the outside lane of a three or four lane motorway. 2. Reduce speed: a) In high or cross winds b) Downhill c) In poor visibility 3. High sided vehicles cause air buffeting, so extra care must be taken when passing or being passed.

  • Page 18: Arriving On Site

    ARRIVING ON SITE Whichever method you use, and once level: ARRIVING ON SITE Apply the caravan handbrake and chock CHECK SITE REGULATIONS the caravan wheel if necessary. On arrival at a site, you should always check (ii) Lower the jockey wheel to ground level the site regulations.

  • Page 19: Parking On A Reverse-Sloping Site Or Steep Hill

    ARRIVING ON SITE PARKING ON A REVERSE-SLOPING SITE OR STEEP HILL For successful parking on a reverse slope or steep hill, the operator need only apply the handbrake with one hand while gently but purposely inching the caravan a small distance backwards with the other.

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    ARRIVAL AT SITE You have arrived at your destination and now Before connecting the caravan installation to want to start to enjoy your new Elddis the mains supply, check that: caravan. The following is a step by step guide to connecting your services and getting The mains supply is suitable for your everything in your caravan working.

  • Page 21: Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site

    GETTING STARTED WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND CARAVAN MAINS INLET WARNING: It is essential that connections are made exactly as shown. If terminal markings are not in accordance with the above diagram they must be ignored. DISCONNECTING MAINS SUPPLY (vi) Locate the site supply and remove any WHEN LEAVING SITE cover from the socket outlet provided at the supply point.

  • Page 22: Gas Safety Advice

    If it can be achieved, it is preferable to LPG GAS SYSTEM connect live to live, and neutral to neutral to Elddis do not recommend the use of any maintain full electrical protection. external cylinders. All cylinders in use should CHECK all caravan equipment is set-up to be within the gas locker provided.

  • Page 23: Gas Supply

    Water Heater Cooking Appliance Your new Elddis caravan has been fitted with a fully approved gas regulator designed to Space Heater operate at a gas pressure of 30Mbar. Your regulator is fitted with a test point, which is accessed via the inlet at the side of the regulator.

  • Page 24: High Pressure Gas Hoses

    Whale Watermaster high flow high-pressure hoses are available from your system, which allows it to operate without the Elddis Retailer. These hoses are connected need for pressure switch adjustment. It offers using screw thread fittings, which will make a...
  • Page 25 GETTING STARTED Step 6 - Plug Watermaster IC onto socket (see Fig 5) and tighten screw (NB - Do Not Overtighten) Fig 2 Wiring connections Watermaster socket Step 3 - Unscrew and remove the pressure switch adjusting screw and locking Fig 5 Insert screw into Watermaster IC nut (see Fig 2) Step 4 - Remove securing screw (see Fig 3)

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    GETTING STARTED Step 2 - Insert plug into wall socket and When removing plug: close lid to lock plug in place. Step 1 - Lift the lid to unlock the Step 3 - Adjust dust cover over opening in plug container (Note: dust cover should Step 2 - Pull out plug not be secured to water container...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    GETTING STARTED Troubleshooting (a) If the pump will not run: • Check at least one tap is open • Turn the pump isolation switch off and on again • Check the battery condition • Check the mains isolator switch is on •...

  • Page 28: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 230v POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mains Unit 12v POWER SUPPLY The Mains Unit replaces the conventional Battery Installation fuse box. Similar, but larger ones are often Your caravan will be fitted with a BCA Leisure fitted in new houses. The unit, normally charging and power distribution unit.

  • Page 29: Automatic Charging System

    INTERNAL LIGHTS this will feed the satellite signal to the TV Your new Avante caravan is fitted with all outlets within your caravan. You will need to LED lighting. fit the satellite decoder between the aerial You should not need to replace these long outlet and your TV.
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT - AVANTE...
  • Page 31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM...

  • Page 32: How To Use Your Caravan'sequipment

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Please note: Before attempting to use any HOW TO USE YOUR electrical appliance ensure that you have CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT connected the mains connection cable to a Within this section of your caravan’s mains hook up and that the mains isolation handbook we will give you brief details on switch is in the ‘on’...

  • Page 33: Control Panel

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT CONTROL PANEL 3. Select the desired heat setting by tapping one of the following icons; the icon will Operating Instructions turn red to show it has been activated. Note: The heater will not operate if the desired temperature is below the current room temperature.

  • Page 34: Operating The Water Heater

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT The home screen will now show the ‘van’ Icon Settings Description icon in red with the selected heat setting 750W (3.25 Amps) Low electric setting* displayed. 1500W (6.5 Amps) High electric setting** Gas Only Gas setting no electric** Gas and 750W...

  • Page 35: Programming The Timer

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT scroll through to ‘Water Heater Boost Time’ Available power settings are: Select the desired boost timer duration using • Gas Only the - and + Note: If Forever is selected the • Fan Only water heater will remain CONSTANTLY ON •...

  • Page 36: Operating The Pump

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Available power settings are: Options • Gas Only There are a number of additional user • 750W options that can be adjusted as required. • 1500W To enter the options menu from the home •...

  • Page 37: Space Heater Diagnostic Screens

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Check outside flues for blockages Space Heater Diagnostic Screens Check gas supply The space heater isn’t getting enough air through the flues. Check the flue ends and Make sure there is gas in the bottle, no clear any obstructions away from them.

  • Page 38: Power Consumption Warning Screens

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Check water supply Power Consumption Warning Screens If any combination of heater settings will exceed either the user set current limit or the maximum limit of 16 Amps, one of the below screens will appear. The heater isn’t completely full of water.

  • Page 39: Winterising

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ® Winterising Watermaster Pump ® The iVan Control Panel will not be affected Please refer to winterising instructions for the by the cold, however, there is a number of pump model you have installed. Contact ®...

  • Page 40: Combined Cooker, Hob, Oven And Grill

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT COMBINED COOKER, HOB, OVEN The burners are controlled individually and AND GRILL each is monitored by a thermocouple probe. In the event the burner flames are accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

  • Page 41: Using The Electric Hotplate

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Using the Electric Hotplate Using the Grill 1. Ensure the electricity is switched on. 1. Ensure the gas cylinder is connected and turned on. 2. The hotplate control is numbered from 1 (Low) to 6 (High). To turn on, rotate the 2.

  • Page 42: Using The Oven

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Care should be taken when removing pans trays or dishes making contact with the back from the grill, i.e. use of oven gloves and by of the oven. To remove a shelf, pull forward making use of the removal grill pan handle.
  • Page 43 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Dish Mark 1/4 - 1/2 90°C 110°C 130°C Very cool Meringues 110°C 130°C 150°C Cool Stewed fruit 120°C 140°C 160°C Cool Rich fruit cake, rice pudding 130°C 150°C 170°C Warm Baked custard, shortbread finger 140°C 160°C 185°C...

  • Page 44: Refrigerator

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Refrigerator Maintenance • In compliance with the applicable Operation regulations, please note that the gas unit The refrigerator is equipped to operate on and the connected ventilation ducts must three power modes: be checked by authorised technical •...
  • Page 45 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Manual energy selection/automatic MES appliances ignition on MES: (manual energy selection) Electrical operation Fig 1 Fig 2 1 = Power ON/OFF switch 2 = Energy selector button 230V ~ To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 3 = Energy selector button seconds.
  • Page 46 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Setting of cooling compartment Fastening and releasing the door temperature lock when parking the vehicle If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time, the locking hook may be clamped by means of a lockbar. The door may now be opened by just pulling it without need of pressing the locking button.
  • Page 47 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Removable freezer compartment General advice • Switch the refrigerator on approximately 12 hours before filling it. • Always store pre-cooled foods in the refrigerator. Make sure that the food is well cooled when it is bought and also when transporting it.

  • Page 48: Defrosting

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Making ice cubes Switching off refrigerator • Press the MODE button to switch off. Keep button (A) pressed for two seconds. The display disappears and the appliance is fully switched off 1. Fill the ice cubes with drinking water. •...

  • Page 49: Winter Operation

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Winter operation 1. Check that the ventilation grills and the extractor have not been blocked by snow, leaves or similar. 2. When the ambient temperature falls below +8°C, the optional winter covers should be fitted. This protects the unit from excessively cold air.
  • Page 50 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Operation Procedure Microwave • Plug power supply cord into 230V AC 50Hz power outlet. • Press eco button until beep sounds and display is turned on. • After placing the food in a suitable container, open the oven door and put it on the glass tray.

  • Page 51: Battery Charger

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Wattage Output Chart The power level is set by pushing the Power button. The chart shows the display, the power level and the percentage of power. Push the Power button Power level (Display) Approximate Percentage of Power once P-HI 100%...

  • Page 52: Nuisance Alarms

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT TEST THE ALARM WEEKLY TO Cleaning your alarm ENSURE PROPER OPERATION. Your alarm should be cleaned at least Erratic or low sound coming from your alarm once a year. may indicate a defective alarm and it should To clean your alarm, remove it from the be returned for service.

  • Page 53: Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Switching on your CO alarm Note: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the following guidance: • Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the battery compartment.

  • Page 54: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT End-of-life - This alarm will chirp every 30 Maintenance of your alarm seconds with a red LED flash after at least 10 To keep your alarm in good working order: years operation to let you know it has •...

  • Page 55: Thetford C-260 Cassette Toilet Range

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT THETFORD C-260 CASSETTE TOILET Holding Tank is covered. Far more RANGE information on Thetford toilet fluids, see last page of this manual. Screw the cap Introduction back onto the emptying spout and turn The Thetford Cassette Toilet is a high quality back to its original position.
  • Page 56 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Optional features Standard Note: Optional features can be bought from Thetford dealerships. PARTS Control panel (with optional features) Removable Seat and Lid Swivelling Toilet Bowl Blade Handle Flush Button Waste Holding Tank Level Indicator Water Filling Door (only if toilet has own flush-water tank) Rotating Emptying Spout...

  • Page 57: Using The Toilet (Standard)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Using the toilet (standard) Emptying 10. Turn the bowl to the desired position with The Waste Holding Tank has a capacity of 18 the lid closed and using both hands. litres and requires emptying when the red 11.

  • Page 58: Cleaning And Maintenance

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Note: The Waste Holding Tank Level Clean seat and lid The seat and lid can Indicator will flash when the holding tank is easily be removed: Lift the seat and lid not present. In this case the toilet will not assembly and pull the round pins (inside flush.

  • Page 59: Cleaning And Maintenance For Optional Features

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT regularly cleaned with water and treated with Open the access door on the outside of Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant. This will your caravan and empty the Waste ensure that the seals remain flexible and in Holding Tank at an authorised waste good condition.
  • Page 60 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 8-29...

  • Page 61: Rooflights

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ROOFLIGHTS (iv) To close the rooflight, proceed with steps (i-iii) in reverse order. Your caravan is fitted with at least one type of the following roof lights. To open in the intermediate position: The Omivent (12v) Rooflight (Option) (i) Open the toggle catches on either side of the rooflight.

  • Page 62: Mini Heki Rooflight

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT • Close HEKI 2 completely before moving Midi Heki Rooflight off. • Do not leave your caravan when HEKI 2 is open. • Please consult your supplying dealer if you have any problems or defects. •...

  • Page 63: Windows

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT WINDOWS BLINDS & FLYSCREENS Your caravan will be fitted with Polyplastic Blinds framed windows. (i) Pull blind down by its centre catch. Do Polyplastic Window Opening not pull down by one side of the blind. This will inevitably lead to problems.

  • Page 64: Shower

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT SHOWER WARNING: The water temperature could be very high so do not lift the lever with Using your Caravan Shower the tap turned to the full left position. To safely enjoy showering in your new caravan, the following guidelines should be CAUTION: For winter storage and to prevent used.

  • Page 65: Gas Locker Door

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT GAS LOCKER DOOR OTHER INTERNAL DOORS All caravan models are fitted with a gas strut Other internal doors such as the wardrobe supported door which will remain in the open and table storage locker are fitted with a 2- position without the need for a holding position button lock.

  • Page 66: Paddle Latch

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Paddle Latch SPRUNG HINGES To open the locker, push the paddle downwards and pull the handle towards you. MAGNETIC CATCHES Magnetic catches Overhead lockers will use sprung hinges. work on contact with These are suitably strong enough when the metal plate on closed to securely retain the door and the rear of the door.

  • Page 67: Bed Make-Up

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BED MAKE-UP Maximum load for the beds Fixed bunks 100 kgs (17 stone) Parallel Lounge Fixed single beds 125 kgs (19 stone) Double fixed bed 250 kgs (39 stone) The two single beds can be easily converted into a double bed by pulling out the bed slats, stored beneath the chest of drawers or stored in the bed slat box at the front/end of the...

  • Page 68: Front Wrap Round Seating (Option)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT FRONT WRAP ROUND SEATING LIFT UP BED EXTENSIONS (where (Option) fitted) If you have purchased the wrap round The centre dinette bed has lift up extensions seating option for your new caravan please and these are operated by depressing the note that the centre seat can be extended by lever behind the flap of the hinge.

  • Page 69: How To Use Your Tv Aerial

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO USE YOUR TV AERIAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Digital TV set-up guide Check aerial/radio fuse If there is no power, check the 5 amp fuse Connect aerial and power located within the PDU marked radio is in Fix the TV to a working order.
  • Page 70 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Note: Sometimes transmitters are being repaired or upgraded Go to: http://www.digitaluk.co.uk/help_and_advice/engineering_works Check if signal is OK that day / week. Check there are no obstructions Is the vehicle outside in an open space? Check that the vehicle has no obstructions: House lean to/canopy Trees (also blowing in the wind) House or other buildings...

  • Page 71: Protect - Autowatch Alarm System (Option Only)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT PROTECT - AUTOWATCH ALARM Emergency Disarm SYSTEM (Option Only) Insert the touch-key briefly into the socket. Manufactured by Autowatch, the system is The alarm will turn off. designed to give years of trouble free Silent Arm and Disarm operation.

  • Page 72: Al-Ko Trailer - Control

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT AL-KO Trailer - Control AL-KO Automatic Trailer Control is an electronic control system that reacts quickly to maintain the stability of the car and caravan. The system continually monitors the stability of the caravan during a journey and operates when an unstable condition is encountered.
  • Page 73 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 8-42...

  • Page 74: Security

    Theft deterrent, prevention and security of IDENTIFICATION SCHEME your touring caravan is taken very seriously CriS is the Central Registration & at Elddis. That is why we have provided a Identification Scheme that issues touring combination of standard features and caravan registration documents, equivalent to...

  • Page 75: Al-Ko Secure Wheel Lock (Option)

    SECURITY AL-KO SECURE WHEEL LOCK Note: Read the operating instructions and (Option) act in accordance with them. Keep the operating instructions for general use. Follow You must register your key, should you fail to the safety instructions as well as the warning do this you will not be able to order a spare information.
  • Page 76 SECURITY Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 6 Fig. 5 Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Fig. 9 Fig. 10...

  • Page 77: Window Etching & Chassis Marking

    ELECTRONIC TAGGING In conjunction with the CriS registration scheme, all Elddis touring caravans are electronically tagged during manufacture for added security and to ease vehicle identification. The security tag containing the...

  • Page 78: Care Of Your Caravan

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Any remaining dirt should be washed off CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN using a soft cloth and warm water. This section of the guide is devoted to the Please note: Under NO circumstances care, cleaning and general preservation of should any abrasive cleaning agents, your caravan in order to retain its showroom household detergents or proprietary cleaning...

  • Page 79: Interior Walls

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN INTERIOR WALLS Heavy soiling will require professional cleaning. All fabrics will fade to some degree Your caravan interior walls will only require a if exposed to direct sunlight. wipe over with a damp cloth, using a mild detergent, to keep them in a ‘showroom’...

  • Page 80: Thetford Toilet

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN THETFORD TOILET WARNINGS • Cold Weather Use - to prevent freezing during cold weather use, add antifreeze to the toilet system fresh water tank. Use a non-toxic (propylene glycol) type of antifreeze. Refer to chart on container to obtain level of protection.

  • Page 81: Pre-Season Water System Preparation

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN PRE-SEASON WATER SYSTEM PREPARATION Over the winter months bacteria can grow in • Remain in your van after the pump has your water system. Particles of minerals and stopped and inspect all the taps and dirt gather in joins and any undrained areas. shower heads for leaks.

  • Page 82: Getting Ready For The Winter

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN GETTING READY FOR THE WINTER Before following this guide, ideally carry out this procedure prior to moving the caravan to its winter storage location. (The movement of the vehicle will encourage residual water to drain from the system).

  • Page 83: Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier

    Only use the wheel bolts supplied with your caravan. If you need to replace these bolts you should obtain bolts from an approved Elddis Retailer. The bolt fixings should be tightened in the sequence shown in the diagram below. Do NOT simply tighten clockwise or anti clockwise.
  • Page 84 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN The corner steadies must not be used to jack Please Note: Always Use the Correct Bolts up the caravan. They can be lowered to to Secure the Wheel - Check with the dealer touch the ground only as a safety measure to if unsure.

  • Page 85: Jacking

    • Lightly oil the screw and pivot pins. The following maintenance instructions relate to the ALKO chassis fitted to your Elddis caravan. They are a constituent part of the warranty conditions. Adhere to the relevant operating instructions of the vehicle manufacturer or of the other vehicle component manufacturers.

  • Page 86: The Alko Caravan Chassis

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN THE ALKO CARAVAN CHASSIS galvanising spray obtainable from vehicle accessory outlets. Chassis members Damage to chassis members through impact The recommended tow vehicle coupling etc. must not be straightened or welded. height is 415 +/- 35mm from the ground to Damaged chassis members must be the centre of the ball.

  • Page 87: Operating Instructions

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Operating instructions Stabiliser Unit: • To operate the Stabiliser (once coupled to the towball), simple press the stabiliser lever down as far as it will go (Fig. 4/Item Fig 1 Coupling handle (Fig. 1/Item 1), Stabiliser Fig 4 Lever (Fig.
  • Page 88 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN 3) Close Stabiliser lever until resistance is Noises whilst driving felt (ie friction pads are in contact with the As a rule, the friction pads of the AKS 3004 ball but not yet under pressure). do not make a noise during driving. Any 4) If the arrow on the arm (Fig.

  • Page 89: Braking System Adjustment

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN Overrunning device Jockey wheel The device housing is packed with grease on Lubricate wheel and screw thread assembly, but will require periodic periodically with grease. maintenance to ensure smooth operation of Brake linkage the braking system. All moving parts should be lubricated 1) Regrease the shaft bearings via the periodically to ensure their satisfactory...
  • Page 90 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN pulled out it should extend between 5 and 8 mm (Fig. 8). (On tandem axles a double abutment is fitted to the front axle only). • Repeat for other wheel or wheels. • On tandem axles the brake cables from the rear axle should pass over this axle and cross over each other...
  • Page 91 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN • Finally, if the alloy road wheels have Chassis Lubrication Points been removed, re-tighten using a calibrated Torque Wrench to 130 Nm (Newton Metres) (118 lb-ft) - on all M12 wheel bolts - in sequence, i.e. North, South, East, West not clock or anticlockwise.

  • Page 92: Storage

    STORAGE Caravan covers may be used to protect your LONG TERM & WINTER STORAGE new Elddis caravan provided that the cover If the caravan is to be stored for any length of used is of a breathable type. time, especially over the winter period, the...
  • Page 93 STORAGE 11-2...

  • Page 94: Caravan Warranty Cover

    Elddis products are covered against water Introduction ingress damage for 10 years from the original At Elddis we are confident that our new date of purchase of a new product. (6 years caravans are engineered using the latest for subsequent owners from the 1st owners manufacturing techniques and advanced original date of purchase).
  • Page 95 In Years 3 and 10 the service must be completed no more than 60 days • In the case of a dispute Elddis will before the anniversary of the date of appoint an independent arbitrator. Elddis purchase. will pay for the costs of arbitration, subject to the owner paying a £250...

  • Page 96: Non Warranty Repairs

    (up to a maximum the Retailer from whom you purchased the of six years commencing at the original date caravan or any Elddis approved Retailer and of purchase from new). The warranty cover give the following information, which will help...
  • Page 97 WARRANTY 12-4...

  • Page 98: Caravan Construction - Main Components

    More comprehensive descriptions can be INSULATION found in the equipment manufacturers Elddis caravans are built to comply with literature held in the Owner’s Information grade 3 thermals insulation in accordance Pack. with the European Standard BSEN 1645 part 1.
  • Page 99 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION 13-2...

  • Page 100: Equipment List

    EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST AVANTE CHASSIS ALKO SPACE HEATER WHALE MK 3 SPACE HEATER WATER HEATER WHALE 8 LITRE WATER HEATER THETFORD ASPIRE 2 GRILL THETFORD ASPIRE 2 COOKER THETFORD ASPIRE 2 REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC RMS8551 / DOMETIC RMSL8501 IN 636...
  • Page 101 EQUIPMENT LIST 14-2...

  • Page 102: Wiring Diagram - Avante

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM - AVANTE 15-1...

  • Page 103: Road Lights - Avante

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS - AVANTE 15-2...

  • Page 104: General Questions

    Q: What Is The Correct Awning Size For My Caravan? A: Ground to ground awning measurements for Elddis caravans can be found by looking in the latest model section, the Product Archive section on our website, or by referring to the relevant Technical Data Sheet.
  • Page 105 Q. How Many Years Will Spare Parts Be Available For My Caravan? A. Elddis will endeavour to supply spare parts for a caravan, for at least 8 years from new. Q. What If The Parts Are No Longer Available? A.

  • Page 106: Glossary

    GLOSSARY from the car, the cable will pull the caravan GLOSSARY handbrake on before snapping. 13 pin plug Bunk Bed The plug used to connect the caravans This is a sleeping place, usually higher up electrical system to your towing vehicle to than a conventional bed.
  • Page 107 GLOSSARY CRiS Grey Water This is the Caravan Registration and This is the waste water from sink/shower. Identification Scheme. It is a voluntary Gross Train Weight scheme which registers caravans in a similar This is also known as Combined Weight. The manner to how motor vehicles are registered.
  • Page 108 GLOSSARY Jockey Wheel MIRO - Mass In Running Order Weight of the caravan equipped to the The small front wheel attached to the manufacturer’s standard specification caravan A-frame used to support the forward including essential habitational equipment. end of the caravan, when detached from the towing vehicle.
  • Page 109 GLOSSARY Pitch Stabiliser A designated area of a caravan site allocated A safety device which helps to prevent for the use of one outfit. Most sites will be instability, this is done by increasing the arranged with defined pitches. friction between the caravan hitch and the tow ball.
  • Page 110 GLOSSARY VIN - Vehicle Identification Number This is a unique serial identification number for a vehicle. All Cars and motor caravans should carry a VIN. Caravans are not obliged to, but most of those sold in recent years in the UK do as a result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme.
  • Page 111 GLOSSARY 17-6...

  • Page 112: Service Documents

    TOURING CARAVANS - ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD In order to take full use of your warranty offered by Elddis it is essential that your caravan is serviced within the time scale laid down in the warranty terms and conditions. See Index - Warranty Terms &...
  • Page 113 SERVICE DOCUMENTS SECTION (E) GAS INSTALLATION SECTION (F) FINAL 1. Hotplate Road test 2. Refrigerator 3. Heater 4. Leak tested 5. Water heated 6. Fully operational CARE WARRANTY It is a condition of this warranty that a service and safety check is carried out by your caravan retailer at least once a year (12 months from the date of purchase) in accordance with the NCC recommendations.
  • Page 114 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 5th SERVICE 6th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
  • Page 115 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 13th SERVICE 14th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...

  • Page 116: Notification Of Change Of Ownership

    * In order for you warranty to remain valid, your caravan must have been serviced annually by an Approved Elddis or Buccaneer Retailer or Service Centre. If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Elddis or Buccaneer, please ❑...
  • Page 117 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 19-2...

  • Page 118: Notification Of Change To Name And Address

    Daytime telephone number: ........Date of purchase: ........Email: ............................. Details of your Caravan: Range: ..............Model: ............. Vehicle identification number (17 digits): ..................If you do not want to receive information about products and services from Elddis or Buccaneer, please ❑ tick. 20-1...
  • Page 119 CHANGE OF ADDRESS 20-2...

  • Page 120: Useful Addresses

    USEFUL ADDRESSES USEFUL ADDRESSES AL-KO (Chassis Supplier) South Warwickshire Business Park Kineton Road, Southam Warwickshire, CV47 0AL Fax: 01926 818562 email: mail@al-ko.co.uk Thetford Ltd (Hobs, Grill, Oven and Toilet supplier) Unit 19, Oakham Drive Parkwood Industrial Estate Rutland Road, Sheffield, S3 9QX Tel: 0114 273 8157 Fax: 0114 5753094 email: infogb@thetford.eu...
  • Page 121 USEFUL ADDRESSES 21-2...

  • Page 122: Index

    Caravan Handling ...... 4-1 Entertainment System ....8-37 Care of your Caravan ....10-1 Equipment List ABS Panels & Fittings ..10-1 Avante ........14-1 Acrylic Windows ....10-1 Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier ....10-6 Fire Safety ........2-2 Cleaning of all Taps ....
  • Page 123 Gas Safety Advice ...... 6-3 Reversing ........4-1 Generators / Charger ....7-1 Road Lights Glossary ........17-1 Avante ......2-3, 15-2 Rooflights ......... 8-30 Insulation ........13-1 Introduction ........ 1-1 Safety, general ......2-1 Seating (wrap round) ....8-37 Security Additional Security ....
  • Page 124 INDEX Water System ......6-5 Whale IC System with High Flow Pump ......6-5 Wheel Changing ....... 10-6 Wheel Lock ........ 9-2 Windows ........8-32 22-3...
  • Page 125 INDEX © Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Ltd. Tel: 01332 549278. (MY2015. Ref: 21376) 22-4...
  • Page 126 The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand.

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