elddis Crusader, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...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 Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation ...

Page 2: ... Setting Off 4 1 Caravan Handling 4 1 ARRIVING ON SITE 5 1 Check Site Regulations 5 1 Selecting a Pitch 5 1 Side To Side Levelling 5 1 Leveller Jack 5 1 Ramp 5 1 Front Back Levelling 5 1 Parking on a Reverse Sloping Site or Steep Hill 5 2 GETTING STARTED 6 1 Electricity 6 1 Power Supply Charger 6 1 12v Systems 6 1 Generator Charger 6 1 Electricity Mains Supply 6 1 ConnectingTo Mains Supply On Arri...

Page 3: ...Detector 9 20 Thetford Cassette C250 C260 Toilet 9 21 Parts 9 21 Optional Features 9 21 Preparing for use standard 9 21 Preparing for use with Optional Features 9 23 Using the toilet standard 9 23 Using the toilet with Optional Features 9 23 Emptying 9 23 Emptying with Optional Features 9 24 Cleaning and Maintenance 9 24 Toilet Bowl 9 24 Waste HoldingTank 9 24 Winter operation 9 25 Storage 9 25 To...

Page 4: ...age 11 4 Changing aWheel 11 4 Jacking 11 5 Lubrication 11 5 Maintenance of your BPW Chassis 11 6 Procurement of Spare Parts 11 6 Caravan Motor Movers 11 6 STORAGE 12 1 LongTerm Winter Storage 12 1 Caravan Covers 12 1 Power Drain 12 1 ELDDIS AND BUCCANEER WARRANTY COVER 13 1 CODE OF PRACTICE 14 1 Mains Electrics 14 1 Spare Parts 14 1 RemedialWork 14 1 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION MAIN COMPONENTS 15 1 BPW C...

Page 5: ...CONTENTS 4 CONTENTS ...

Page 6: ...very best quality and reliability all touring caravan designs and new developments are rigorously tested Therefore Elddis will accept no liability or uphold the warranty if the caravan is altered or modified in such a way that would adversely affect the reliability Please Note It is a condition of your warranty that the caravan must have an annual service done by an Approved Retailer or Service Ce...

Page 7: ...1 2 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 8: ...you provide a dry powder fire extinguisher complying with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity by the exit door and a fire blanket next to the cooker Ensure you read the advice to occupier label fitted to your caravan usually found on the inside of the wardrobe door ix Never exceed your caravans Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass see CaravanTowingVehicle Weight Ratio x The laden nose weight for...

Page 9: ...aced once cleaning is complete Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms In caravans with separated sleeping areas separate ventilation is required and is provided via a roof skylight at high level and a ventilator at low level within a bed box or under the fixed bed Gas Dispersal Holes All appliances and gas unions have a gas dispersal hole nearby It is essential that these are not blocked or made ineffec...

Page 10: ... proper functioning of the equipment for habitation as defined by the manufacturer User Payload UP This is calculated by the following formula 10L 10N 50 L is the body length of the caravan in meters N is the number of berths 50 is for normal equipment carried in the caravan a sample list is given below TV 3kgs Kettle 0 5kgs Bed linen 6kgs Crockery 5kgs Saucepans 3kgs Wastemaster 6kgs Aquaroll emp...

Page 11: ...2 4 GENERAL SAFETY ...

Page 12: ...e actual nose weight your caravan is applying to your car s tow ball Please note that this should only be used as a guide For information on how to use the nose weight indicator please go to the section on How To UseYour Caravan s Equipment LOADING Always lower and secure the jockey wheel and the four corner steadies with the brace provided before entering the caravan This will ensure that the car...

Page 13: ... hitch head to clear the towing vehicles tow ball v Manoeuvre the hitch head over the tow ball and lower the jockey wheel using the winding handle until the hitch head opening sits comfortably over the tow bar ball WINTERHOFF STABILISER HITCH HEAD OPERATION Coupling The opened ball coupling is placed over the tow ball of the towing vehicle As the coupling load is applied to the tow ball the coupli...

Page 14: ... with a safety device to provide protection in the unlikely event of the separation of the main coupling while in motion It s also a legal requirement to use the breakaway cable whenever it s provided The purpose of the breakaway cable is to apply the caravan s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle The cable assembly is designed to part allowing the caravan to come to a halt away ...

Page 15: ... cycle carrier etc ii That there must be sufficient slack in the cable to allow the towing vehicle and caravan to fully articulate without the cable ever becoming taut and applying the brakes iii That it is not so slack that it can drag on the ground Leave it too loose and the cable may scrape along the ground and be weakened so that it fails before doing its job BEFORE SETTING OFF i Connect the 1...

Page 16: ... of mind you may wish to check the ability of the cables to be able to cope with towing the vehicle at extreme angles before setting off To do so position the vehicle at alternate extreme angles and check that the cables do not pull too tight are liable to stretch or become unplugged No cables should be allowed to touch the ground as they will wear and become damaged and ineffective Please Note If...

Page 17: ...3 6 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD ...

Page 18: ...oothly on the towing vehicle Allow more engine speed to produce the power to move the additional weight of the caravan ii Avoid wear and tear on the clutch and transmission by taking extra care not to ride the clutch iii Change gears smoothly Try not to jerk the clutch CARAVAN HANDLING i Allow for the caravan being wider than the car Ensure you have a clear view to the rear This may require the fi...

Page 19: ...4 2 TOWING AND DRIVING ...

Page 20: ...ery slowly forward moving the caravan wheel up the ramp and the other should indicate when the spirit level bubble is in the middle Whichever method you use and once level i Apply the caravan handbrake and chock the caravan wheel if necessary ii Lower the jockey wheel to ground level before unhitching See index uncoupling You should then park your car usually next to the caravan furthest away from...

Page 21: ...operator need only apply the handbrake with one hand while gently but purposely inching the caravan a small distance backwards with the other CAUTION Never enter the caravan without first lowering the four corner steadies with the brace provided Corner steadies should not be used as a jack Take care not to lift the caravan wheels ...

Page 22: ...lation is designed to run on 230V at 50 hertz AC supply CONNECTINGTO MAINS SUPPLY ON ARRIVAL AT SITE Before connecting the caravan installation to the mains supply check that i The mains supply is suitable for your installation and appliances i e whether it is AC or DC and whether it is at the correct voltage and frequency ii Your caravan is properly earthed Never accept a supply from a socket out...

Page 23: ...propriate locker OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Please Note Connection to a mains voltage supply OVERSEAS requires particular attention Care must be taken when connecting supplies abroad since the supplies can be of REVERSE POLARITY The significance of REVERSE POLARITY is that when equipment is switched off it may not be electrically isolated The only certain way of making equipment safe is to unp...

Page 24: ...proved gas regulator designed to 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 This access point is only for carrying out gas pressure tests and should not be used for any other purpose CAUTION It is strongly recommended that only Gas Safe Register approved gas fitters carry out any work on your caravan g...

Page 25: ... may run for a short time after the tap is closed in order to build up the correct working pressure again With an on board water tank fitted option only Filling your water tank Ensure all the taps are in the closed position and the pump switch is in the centre position and then connect your external water container to the water inlet using the connection hose supplied Ensure the manual valve next ...

Page 26: ...nYour Water System i It is essential that you drain down your caravan water system when it is not in use This is most important during winter months to protect against frost damage ii Disconnect the water pump and switch off power supply iii Remove the water heater fuse from the switch spur and store in a safe place iv Open the safety drain valve on the water heater located next to the water heate...

Page 27: ...6 6 GETTING STARTED ...

Page 28: ...f any open flame Your attention is also drawn to the fact that the surface of the Space Heater in your caravan will get hot when in use You are advised not to use any additional gas appliances outside your caravan unless it is a Gas Barbecue connected via the Barbecue point supplied with your caravan Please ensure that you have read the operating instructions for each gas appliance contained in yo...

Page 29: ...7 2 GAS SAFETY ADVICE ...

Page 30: ...be in the ON position The switches on the left of the unit are known as MCB s miniature circuit breakers These take the place of the conventional fuse but are more convenient In the event of a fault the MCB trips i e automatically moves to the OFF position After elimination of the fault the MCB can be re set by switching to the ON position against the spring pressure in an upwards direction If an ...

Page 31: ...only replace a blown bulb with one of the same rating Never replace a bulb with one with a higher rating You should ensure that when fitted no bulb is in contact with the surface of the lamp or shade Connecting a Solar Panel and or Satellite Dish Your new Elddis caravan will have both a solar panel connection point and a satellite TV connection point within the battery box Solar Panel Connection T...

Page 32: ...8 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12V FUSES SINGLE AXLE TWIN AXLE MODELS ...

Page 33: ...8 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT ...

Page 34: ...rmation pack Please Note Before attempting to use any gas equipment please ensure that the gas bottle is connected securely to the caravan s regulator via a high pressure gas hose and the bottle valve is in the on position Also ensure the appliance isolation valves are in the on position as shown in the gas system section Please Note Before attempting to use any electrical appliance ensure that yo...

Page 35: ...tap to the fill position and set the manual valve next to the pump to the right pointing away from the pump See page 6 4 for diagrams of the valves iii To operate the pump for your water system and run water to the taps put switch marked with a tap symbol to the taps position and the manual valve next to the pump to the left pointing towards the pump See page 6 4 for diagrams of the valves iv The ...

Page 36: ...ion of the hinges as it is activated Make sure all fingers are removed from appliance when closing the lid The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Electric Hotplate Ensure the electricity is switched on The hotplate control is numbered from 1 to 6 To turn it ...

Page 37: ... yellow tips Butane Normally on initial lighting as small amount of yellow tipping will occur and then slightly increases as the burner heats up Each burner will accommodate pans from 10 to 20cm apart from one burner which will accept a 22cm pan For right hand control units this burner is the rear left and for the left hand control units this burner is the front right In all cases care should be t...

Page 38: ...ed for 5 to 10 seconds to ensure the flame failure device is heated up enough to operate Oven control knob Gas Grill i Turn the grill control knob to the high flame position and with the knob depressed press the electronic ignitor button If the grill does not light within 20 seconds then turn off the grill control knob for at least 30 seconds before trying again ii Once the grill lights it will be...

Page 39: ...The LED warns you whenever insufficient voltage is available or if a fault occurs If this happens the LED will start flashing once per second and an error code is shown in the LCD display When sufficient current is available again or the fault has been resolved the LED will emit a steady blue light again Direct current 12V The LED warns you whenever your vehicle s engine is not running or if a fau...

Page 40: ...s still not working the LED of the manual gas mode will flash to indicate that gas is unavailable and an error code is shown in the LCD display Switching off the refrigerator Push the main switch A The blue LED will go out The refrigerator is now completely switched off Use the special storage latch on the door locking mechanism to fixate the open door This prevents unpleasant odours and mould in ...

Page 41: ... discharged b Check battery charge it c Engine not running c Start engine Failure The refrigerator does not work on 230V Possible cause Action you can take a On board fuse defective a Fit new fuse b No connection to supply voltage b Establish power connection c AES gas operation despite c Appliance switches to gas connection to the supply voltage operation due to insufficient supply voltage automa...

Page 42: ...uipment and its associated fume system must be inspected after installation and a certificate issued Afterwards a qualified technician must inspect according to EN 1949 every two years and a certificate issued It is the user s responsibility to arrange for inspections after purchase It is recommended that the gas burner be inspected and cleaned as necessary at least once a year We recommend mainte...

Page 43: ...ct with oil or grease Operating modes and use of refrigerator This refrigerator is equipped to operate on three power modes AC mains power 230V 12V DC or Gas propane butane liquid gas Select the desired power mode by the MODE button The cooling unit is silent in operation The refrigerator works reliabily on slopes of up to 6 deg When the appliance is started for the first time there may be a mild ...

Page 44: ...frigerator before you start your journey Setting the cooling compartment temperature Select the desired cooling compartment temperature by pressing button B The LED display of the selected temperature setting is illuminated The scale starts with MIN in the bottom LED position small crystal highest temperature and climbs up to MAX in the upper LED position big crystal lowest temperature Note The te...

Page 45: ...he original position by pushing the hook down CAUTION As a basic rule shut and lock the refrigerator door before commencing your journey Removable freezer compartment To enlarge the cooling space just remove the freezer compartment Unlock the freezer compartment on both sides and pull it out Store the freezer compartment safely in order to prevent damage Positioning the storage racks The storage r...

Page 46: ...suitable as a means of freezing foods Warning When ambient temperatures are lower than 10 C and the refrigerator is exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time an even regulation of freezer temperature cannot be guaranteed for system related reasons This can cause the temperature in the freezer to rise and the stored goods to defrost Making ice cubes Ice cubes are best frozen overni...

Page 47: ...for an extended period of time close the onboard shut off valve and the cylinder valve Lighting If the door is open for more than two minutes the sensor controlled interior lighting is automatically cut off Fig 10 Fig 11 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 sho...

Page 48: ...tle b Is the supply cut out b Open the cut out device device open c Air in the gas pipe c Switch device off and on again 3 4 times to remove air from the gas pipe Status messages on the display Display Failure LED is blinking 230V mode voltage not available or too low LED is blinking 12V mode voltage not available or too low LED is blinking GAS Auto mode flame not ignited All temperature setting L...

Page 49: ...No connection to supply voltage b Establish power connection c Heating element defective c Inform Dometic Customer Services Failure The refrigerator does not cool sufficiently Possible cause Action you can take a Inadequate ventilation to the unit a Check that the ventilation grilles are not covered b The thermostat setting is too low b Turn the thermostat to a higher setting c There is too much i...

Page 50: ...ies to all LPG appliances The heating system can be operated with the domestic water drained down If the vehicle is not in use and there is a risk of freezing the domestic water should be drained down Frost damage is not covered under warranty If leaving the caravan for very long periods of time without 230V supply disconnect 12V supply The boiler draws a small 0 01 amp in standby mode The circula...

Page 51: ...ired temperature Hot water boost Turn gas on 1kW or 2kW Circulation pump 230V Supply OFF ON With OFF displayed the boiler is shut down With ON displayed the boiler is in standby Select your room temperature 30 mins increased hot water performance also shuts down circulation pump With this symbol shown the boiler will operate using LPG When on 230V hook up 1kW or 2kW can be selected This symbol sho...

Page 52: ...follow these steps 1 Never operate the Alde boiler without ensuring the heating system has antifreeze in it Check the header tank 1cm above Min mark when cold 2 Ensure LPG and 230V connections are in place the 230V supply symbol should show 3 Turn the boiler ON via the control panel 4 Select a room temperature of 29 degrees on the control panel 5 Select 2kW the circulation pump symbol should now s...

Page 53: ... detector While the detector is in the pause mode the detector will beep once per minute to alert that the alarm pause mode is activated CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR Your FireAngel detector offers many features which set it apart from other CO detectors on the market today Test Reset button feature This button will Test the sounder power pack and circuitry Allows you to test the sensor by introducing ...

Page 54: ...tilator r Waste Pump Out System s Waste Holding Tank Multi Level Indicator t Flush WaterTank Level Indicator only if toilet has its own flush water tank Note Optional features can be bought from Thetford dealerships Preparing for use standard 1 Open the access door on the outside of your caravan or camper 2 Remove the Waste HoldingTank by pulling the safety catch which holds the tank in place upwa...

Page 55: ...9 22 HOWTO USEYOUR CARAVAN S EQUIPMENT Standard Optional features Control panel with optional features ...

Page 56: ...se the blade In the case of failure you can manually open or close the blade by sliding the small handle under the toilet bowl sideways 14 AutomaticVentilator The ventilator automatically starts when the control panel is activated by pressing the flush button and will automatically shut off after approximately 5 minutes The AutomaticVentilator Indicator will flash until automatic shut off occurs I...

Page 57: ...d and maintained regularly depending on the amount of use To cleanThetford toilets we advise using water and Thetford Bathroom Cleaner Caution Never use bleach vinegar or other powerful household cleaners that contain these substances These may cause permanent damage to the seals and other toilet components Toilet Bowl SquirtThetford Bathroom Cleaner into the toilet bowl Flush the toilet bowl with...

Page 58: ...t is drained by following the instructions under Storage For environmental reasons the use of antifreeze such as that used in car radiators is not recommended Storage It is important that you follow the instructions below if you do not expect to use yourThetford toilet for a long winter period Activate the Control Panel by pressing the flush button Open the blade and press the flush button until w...

Page 59: ...e air conditioner Subsequently only open doors and windows when necessary Preliminary checks Before switching on the air conditioner for the very first time Check that condensate drainage holes are unobstructed Check that power voltage and frequency are as indicated in the previous section Check that air flow through relative ducts and vents is unobstructed To ensure maximum efficiency always keep...

Page 60: ...on symbol on the display screen is no longer clearly visible the batteries need replacing If the unit resets when a control key is pressed battery power is too low change the batteries Remote control key definitions functions On Off Press this key to start the air conditioner press it again to switch it off Mode Allows the user to select the working mode each touch of the key changes the mode The ...

Page 61: ...rs WARNING The heat pump is effective for outside temperatures down to 29ºC below this temperature its efficiency is considerably reduced Note If the air conditioner shuts down when in heating mode the fan will continue running for several minutes to disperse the heat accumulated inside the conditioner itself The fans then shut down automatically Note A flashing Fan Speed symbol on the display Ind...

Page 62: ...e current incamper temperature Cleaning the filters Periodically clean both diffuser filters wash with a neutral detergent only and dry them thoroughly before putting them back in their seats fig 4 Fig 4 TV BRACKET It is important that you ensure that the TV bracket is secured before towing Please ensure that the Turnbuckle has been locked in place Locked Open ...

Page 63: ...light ii Grasp the metal bar in the middle snap it out of its holder swivel down and press the rooflight outwards Rooflight is opened automatically after approx 150mm by the two gas springs iii Open both fasteners and swivel the metal strap toward the intermediate position and pull the rooflight down until the metal strap is stopped by the fasteners iv To close proceed with steps i iii in reverse ...

Page 64: ...ease the catch from the backing plate ii The Polyplastic window should remain in the open position once opened however if it does not then tighten the friction control on the window stays to increase the holding force iii The Polyplastic window is also fitted with a night ventilation position where the catch is set to the centre position on the backing plate in this position it may be possible for...

Page 65: ...esired position over the sink Lift the control lever to activate the pump and allow water to flow simultaneously To adjust the temperature swivel the lever to the left to increase the temperature and to the right to reduce the temperature WARNING The water temperature could be very high so do not lift the lever with the tap turned to the full left position Caution For winter storage and to prevent...

Page 66: ...not catch the door and push it open beyond the vertical position INTERNAL DOORS Toilet Shower Room Doors Toilet shower room doors are fitted with a lever lock which is operated by pushing the lever down The lever is spring loaded and will return to the closed position upon release It is recommend that the lever is always used when closing the door OTHER INTERNAL DOORS Other internal doors such as ...

Page 67: ... the door and prevent it from opening in transit Pulling the handle towards you with moderate force is sufficient to open the locker door and hold it in the open position SLIDING DOORS The room divider should be held in place during transit by the use of the strap with the stud fastening When stationary the room divider can be held shut by contact between a metal plate and magnet BED MAKE UP Paral...

Page 68: ... back rest cushions will provide single beds Bunk Beds All high level beds will take a maximum weight of 75kgs 11 stone When in use the high level beds must have the bunk safety boards in place as shown in the diagram Touring caravans are manufactured with a lightweight construction and therefore the beds are not designed to be knelt sat or stood upon without all the bed cushions in place 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 69: ...ng mechanism which can be found under this seat Pull the slats forward then turn the locking plate to be in the direction down the caravan see fig 1 in order to secure the front seat in place This will prevent the slats from going back into the front seat and increase the seated area Please ensure you return the locking plate to its normal position see fig 2 if you wish to remove the wrap round se...

Page 70: ...the front of the antenna iii When receiving vertically polarised signals Rotate the winder anti clockwise to cant the antenna through 90 degrees Do not over tighten or use undue force on the winder DO NOT cant for vertically polarised signals with theTELESCOPICS EXTENDED iv Switch on the power pack and the red LED will illuminate v Check the gain control switch is set to normal NML for use vi Tune...

Page 71: ...talled with a Passive Infrared Detector PIR a wireless sensor that detects movement in the caravan and transmits a radio signal to the alarm module If the alarm is on the siren will sound A leg sensor fully sealed against dust and water will detect if the corner stabilising leg is being raised or lowered and transmits a coded radio signal to the alarm Additional sensors can be purchased from your ...

Page 72: ...inTest Or Buzz Mode In the buzz mode the siren will sound a short tone when a sensor is triggered instead of sounding for 30 seconds It is advisable to test all the sensors BPW INTELLIGENT DRIVE CONTROL IDC SYSTEM Your new Crusader caravan has the BPW Intelligent Drive Control fitted as standard Below is a brief explanation on how to ensure it is working correctly full details of this system and m...

Page 73: ...rection The self test must be finished prior to driving For new vehicles after your first trip Check wheel bolts for tightness using a torque wrench Always check the wheel bolts after each tyre change Recommendation Check the brake system after approx 500 km and readjust it if required ...

Page 74: ...ngth of time ROBSTOP WS3000 The RobstopWS3000 hitchlock is made of high grade steel alloy with a cylinder lock It is very simple to operate and prevents unauthorised coupling and disconnection It also prevents dismantling of the coupling itself The safety ball covers the ball head room of the WS3000 creating an additional means of protection available as an optional extra or from your retailer ANT...

Page 75: ...k the Wheel Lock Diamond with the attached key Fig 4 Hints for using the Wheel Lock Diamond To keep the hole of the receiver clean please use the supplied plug when theWheel Lock Diamond is not mounted Key Card The number of the lock is only recorded on the key card Without this card you will be unable to order any replacement keys Please keep your key card in a safe place and at all times separat...

Page 76: ...cally etched on up to a maximum of 10 eye level windows To protect yourself and your touring caravan never leave the Registration Document in the caravan For security reasons keep it in a safe place If you sell the caravan please follow the instructions on theTouring Caravan Registration Document Please Note If you do not receive aTouring Caravan Registration Document lose it or any of the details...

Page 77: ...10 4 SECURITY ...

Page 78: ...red to Road grit dust sand flies lime tree secretions bird droppings etc should be washed off using plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt deposits Any remaining dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth and warm water Please Note Under NO circumstances should any abrasive cleaning agents household detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be used Wash the window again...

Page 79: ...ct with the material and cause visible damage SHOWERTRAYS SHOWER ROOM AND WASH BASIN FITTINGS Only clean your shower tray using soap and water Do not use chemical based cleaning agents as this may attack the material of the tray CLEANING OF ALLTAPS It is recommended that a non abrasive damp cloth be used for cleaning the taps and showers WATER CONTAINERS i All water remaining in any water containe...

Page 80: ...ing the system at the start of the season it is recommended that a new Ultraflow filter cartridge should be fitted Please Note Suitable sterilizing chemicals are available from your Elddis Retailer accessory shop chemists or home brew shops It is not however recommended to use bleach or sodium met bisulphide TRUMA SPACE HEATER Please note YourTruma Space Heater front is now attached using 2 screws...

Page 81: ... an accurate pressure gauge The checks should be carried out before each journey and at regular intervals during storage Tyre Wear and Damage The legal requirements for tread depth on motor vehicle tyres apply also to caravans Similarly it is not permitted to mix cross ply and radial tyres on the same axle A redundant tyre must be replaced by one of the same size and construction Wheels should be ...

Page 82: ...e bolts have been screwed in as far as possible by hand each bolt should be tightened gradually in sequence Do not over tighten at this point as the final tightening should be done with a calibrated torque wrench The wheels of the caravan will not rotate during tightening as they are held rigid by the wheel hub brake unit xi Raise the corner steadies xii Lower the caravan to the ground xiii The wh...

Page 83: ...o the BPW chassis fitted to your Buccaneer 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 Completion of the maintenance work in accordance with the prescribed intervals is essential in order to maintain the operating safety and roadworthiness of the vehicle The ...

Page 84: ...emain clear of the ground Lower the corner steadies to just site the caravan Cover the tyres to prevent deterioration Release the handbrake x Security Lowering and locking the corner steadies and removing the wheels will reduce the risk of caravan theft CARAVAN COVERS Caravan covers may be used to protect your new Elddis caravan provided that the cover used is of a breathable type Ensure that the ...

Page 85: ...12 2 STORAGE ...

Page 86: ...te of purchase of a new product This applies to water ingress through any permanently sealed seam joints In order to comply with the terms of the above cover the following conditions must be met Reporting a fault In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your caravan or motorhome please contact your retailer It is with the retailer that your contract of sale exists and consequently ...

Page 87: ...up Limited the appointment of an independent arbitrator The Explorer Group Limited will pay for the costs of arbitration subject to the owner paying a 250 deposit If the arbitrator finds in favour of the customer then the deposit will be returned If the arbitrator finds in favour of The Explorer Group Limited the customer will lose their deposit Where the arbitrator awards a sum of money less than...

Page 88: ...ns set out in the handbook and is only transferable on payment of a 75 administration fee Full documentary evidence that the caravan has been serviced annually should be provided at the time of transfer in accordance with the terms and conditions of the warranty stated in the handbook Transfer of ownership must be completed within three months of change of legal ownership Please complete the Notif...

Page 89: ...13 4 WARRANTY ...

Page 90: ... be ordered and supplied through an approved retailer REMEDIALWORK The Explorer Group Limited together with its suppliers is continually undertaking extensive research into testing remedial work procedures and materials such as sealants adhesives gaskets and tapes Therefore if for any reason your new caravan is damaged or requires remedial work then only an approved Explorer Group Limited Retailer...

Page 91: ...14 2 CODE OF PRACTICE ...

Page 92: ...positioned within the sandwich to add strength The very latest state of the art presses are employed to produce the extremely well insulated robust yet lightweight sections WINDOWS Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic construction and the door frames are extruded aluminium Insulation Elddis caravans are built to thermal insulation Grade 2 This states that an average temperature difference of...

Page 93: ...15 2 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION ...

Page 94: ...OB SPINFLO DUAL FUEL 3 BURNER GASWITH ONE ELECTRIC HOT PLATE TAPS KITCHEN WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER SHOWER EQUIPMENT WHALE MIXER TAPSVANITY WHALE SINGLE BAR MIXER GOOSE NECKVANITY IN SUPER SIROCCO AND SUPER CYCLONE WATER FILTER PUMP WHALE COMPLETE SYSTEMWITH ON BOARD PUMP LIGHTS READING SOA POLISHED CHROME LIGHTSWALL SARGENT LED CORNER LIGHT LIGHTS RECESSED LED SARGENT LED RECESSED CONTROL PANELS CBE...

Page 95: ...16 2 EQUIPMENT LIST ...

Page 96: ...17 1 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN PLUG WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 97: ...17 2 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM CRUSADER ...

Page 98: ...17 3 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS CRUSADER ...

Page 99: ...17 4 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ...

Page 100: ... 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt Mass in Running Order 1482kgs 29 11cwt 1607kgs 31 57cwt 1617kgs 31 76cwt Optional Equipment Payload 13kgs 0 25cwt 13kgs 0 25cwt 13kgs 0 25cwt Maximum User Payload 168kgs 3 30cwt 173kgs 3 39cwt 173kgs 3 39cwt Plated M T P L M 1650kgs 32 41cwt 1780kgs 34 96cwt 1790kgs 35 16cwt Max M T P L M 1700kgs 33 39cwt 1900kgs 37 32cwt 1900kgs 37 32cwt Note 1 If you require a larger payl...

Page 101: ...le 1580mm x 570mm 5 2 x 1 10 Maximum Hitch Weight 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt 150kgs 2 95cwt Mass in Running Order 1562kgs 30 68cwt 1677kgs 32 94cwt 1627kgs 31 95cwt Optional Equipment Payload 13kgs 0 25cwt 13kgs 0 25cwt 13kgs 0 25cwt Maximum User Payload 173kgs 3 39cwt 193kgs 3 79cwt 193kgs 3 79cwt Plated M T P L M 1735kgs 34 08cwt 1870kgs 36 73cwt 1820kgs 35 75cwt Max M T P L M 1900kgs 37 32cw...

Page 102: ...d evenly around your caravan front and back and each side of the centre line should snaking start if at all possible don t brake and don t compensate by steering into the swings Just ease up on the accelerator and allow your speed to gradually decrease until the snaking subsides Q What IsThe Correct Awning Size For My Caravan A Ground to ground awning measurements for Elddis caravans can be found ...

Page 103: ...mmonly requested items but some items must be made to order Q I Am HavingTrouble Booking My Caravan For Its Service In Line WithThe Requirements WhatTimescale Is Acceptable A We will allow a delay of 60 days after your service is due but subsequent annual services should still be undertaken as close as possible to the anniversary of the original date of purchase Except for 3rd and 5th services whi...

Page 104: ...ble A thin steel cable linking the caravan handbrake to the vehicles tow bar In the event of the caravan becoming detached from the car the cable will pull the caravan handbrake on before snapping Bunk Bed This is a sleeping place usually higher up than a conventional bed Often but not always this can be folded or removed to provide additional living space Butane Is a form of Liquefied Petroleum G...

Page 105: ...disposal in addition to mains electricity and in some casesTV aerial connection Gas Cylinder This is a portable pressurized container for the storage of LPG Gas Cylinder Locker Is the compartment on the caravan for the storage of gas cylinders Gas Drop out Holes These are not part of the ventilation LPG is heavier than air so holes through the floor below gas powered appliances allow any leakage o...

Page 106: ...owing Weight This is the maximum weight that the towing vehicle is allowed to tow Maximum User Payload This is the maximum payload available for the user including essential habitational equipment MIRO Mass In Running Order Weight of the caravan equipped to the manufacturer s standard specification Therefore the condition in which it leaves the factory Note that this does not include any part of t...

Page 107: ...ess cushions Space Heater This is a type of heating equipment for the living quarters Modern units fitted offer gas and mains operation Speed Rating This is the maximum speed at which a tyre may be used as marked on its sidewall Stabiliser A safety device which helps to prevent instability this is done by increasing the friction between the caravan hitch and the tow ball Steady Winder A handle for...

Page 108: ...f those sold in recent years in the UK do as a result of the CRiS voluntary registration scheme Warranty Is the terms and conditions that spell out your rights with regard to servicing repair or replacement of parts as provided by the manufacturer Wild Camping Term used for staying overnight away from a campsite Illegal in many countries but permission may be granted by individual landowners ...

Page 109: ...20 6 GLOSSARY ...

Page 110: ...res and pressures 5 Wheeled nuts 6 Towing hitch and reverse 7 Jockey wheel 8 Breakaway chain 9 Corner steadies 10 Adjusted and lubricated 11 Fully operational SECTION B EXTERIOR 1 Exterior panels 2 Windows 3 Rooflights 4 Entrance door Door locks 5 Wheel boxes 6 Mouldings 7 Gas bottle and fairing 8 Ventilators 9 Paintwork 10 All seals mouldings etc 11 Damp test 12 Striping etc SECTION C INTERIOR 1 ...

Page 111: ...een carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 2nd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 3rd SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and...

Page 112: ... service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 6th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 8th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the man...

Page 113: ...l service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 14th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers and National Caravan Council recommendations 16th SERVICE DATE RETAILERS STAMP I We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the ...

Page 114: ...nership must be made within the first three months of any change of legal ownership in order for the warranty cover to remain valid Elddis and Buccaneer Customer Care The Explorer Group Ltd Delves lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE This form is also available for you to print from our web site NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Previous owner details if known Name Address Post code New owner deta...

Page 115: ...22 2 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP ...

Page 116: ...natively please complete the attached form and post to us Elddis and Buccaneer Customer Care The Explorer Group Ltd Delves Lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE NOTIFICATION OF CHANGETO NAME AND ADDRESS Previous details Name Address Post code New details Name Address Post code Daytime telephone number Date of purchase Details of your Caravan or Motorhome Range Model Vehicle identification number 17 d...

Page 117: ...23 2 CHANGE OF ADDRESS ...

Page 118: ...eel Carrier 11 4 Chassis Spare Parts 11 6 Cleaning of all Taps 11 2 Cooking Equipment 11 2 INDEX Exterior Cleaning 11 1 Furniture 11 2 Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic GRP 11 1 Interior Walls 11 2 Jacking 11 5 Lubrication 11 5 Seitz Windows 11 1 Shower Trays Shower Room and Wash Basin Fittings 11 2 ThetfordToilet 11 3 Truma Space Heater 11 3 Tyres 11 4 Water Containers 11 2 Water Systems Sterilizati...

Page 119: ... Ownership 22 1 Notification of Change to name and address 23 1 P Parking 5 2 Pitch selecting 5 1 Power Drain 12 1 Pre Tow Checklist 3 2 R Ramp 5 1 RCD 8 1 Refrigerator Dometic RM8501 9 10 Dometic RM8551 9 10 Thetford N112 LCD 9 6 Reversing 4 1 Road Lights Crusader 17 3 Rooflights 9 30 S Safety general 2 1 Seating wrap round 9 36 Security Additional Security 10 3 Anti Wind Corner Steadies 10 1 Car...

Page 120: ...250 C260 9 21 Towing Weight Ratio 3 1 TV bracket 9 29 TV DVD player 9 37 Tyres 11 4 U Uncoupling 3 3 V Ventilation 2 2 W Warranty 13 1 Water System 6 4 Connection 6 5 Draining 6 5 Wheel Changing 11 4 Windows 9 31 Wiring Diagrams Crusader 17 2 ...

Page 121: ...24 4 INDEX Designed and Printed by Preset Graphics Tel 01332 549278 MY2012 Ref 21209 ...

Page 122: ...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 Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation ...