Maverick CAMPERS, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021 Operations manual 2021 CAMPERS AN D HYBRIDS WWW MAV ERICKCAMPERS COM AU...

Page 2: ...s of research development and listening to our customers requirements your camper or hybrid has been carefully designed engineered and manufactured by our team to provide a reliable and feature packed...

Page 3: ...f you find the components vary significantly from what is described contact your branch to ensure you have the correct information Nothing in this manual creates any warranty either expressed or impli...

Page 4: ...inguisher 13 Safety Chains 14 electric brakes and independent suspesion 15 standard features 16 Mchitch offroad hitch 16 Control panel 17 17 External 12v fridge Storage slide 18 external kitchen 20 Ar...

Page 5: ...of departure 48 final checks and packing 48 ATTACHING the mchitch TO THE TOW VEHICLE 48 TRAVELING WITH YOU VAN OR TRAILER 52 setting up at your destination 53 locating a suitable location for your ca...

Page 6: ...electrical system on your hybrid 91 how to use your stabiliser legs 92 how to use your truma hot water system 92 camper trailer youtube videos 92 hornet v2 92 ranger limited 92 ranger air 92 ranger sl...

Page 7: ...care and proper maintenance as described in the Care and Maintenance section of this manual Proper maintenance will help avoid situations where the Limited Warranty does not cover items due to neglect...

Page 8: ...of these models are covered by manufacturers warranties Ranger Air Ranger Slide Matrix and Hornet V1 5 year structural warranty on chassis and draw bar Tents and workmanship are covered for a period...

Page 9: ...f your Maverick Camper product The Handover Pack given to you when picking up your camper or caravan contains original equipment Manufacturer OEM Operator manuals the signed Hand Over Checklist inform...

Page 10: ...and all safety labels within your camper or caravan You must follow these instructions for your own safety and the safety of others Please call your Maverick Campers branch or if you are unsure how to...

Page 11: ...or trailer to engage The batteries on your van or trailer will provide full power to the trailer or vans brakes which will stop the van or trailer at a rapid rate to prevent it from travelling in to...

Page 12: ...l there is resistance in the trailer or van ensure you pull over and check the steps above to ensure the Brake Safe is not engaged H A N D B R A K E A device that manually applies the brakes on your v...

Page 13: ...t of the trailer or van If you notice movement engage the handbrake again and chock wheels or jockey to prevent movement F I R E E X T I N G U I S H E R A Fire Extinguisher is a device for putting out...

Page 14: ...pressure Continue to move the extinguisher from side to side of the base of the fire until fully extinguished You should immediately call 000 in the case of an emergency and assist anyone affected by...

Page 15: ...ing by using a piece of metal or clip from the camper or van to thread through the hole to give you more leverage Otherwise a clamp or pair of pliers will also do the job E L E C T R I C B R A K E S A...

Page 16: ...t on the market Your trailer or van is proudly accompanied with this best of the best hitching product The MC Hitch Offroad hitch is rugged and tough with 3 5T towning capacity and ability to get your...

Page 17: ...Campers model has a control panel to allow you to control the features of your model but also ensure you conserve battery power Control Panels will vary from model to model depending on what equipment...

Page 18: ...with 2 options to power your fridge To power your fridge you must turn the fridge power switch to the on position on your control panel The fridge compartment also includes heavy duty seals to preven...

Page 19: ...orrectly strapped to the slide This method is ideal as you can still access the fridge doors and remove the contents Also be mindful of water crossings as they can lead to damage to the fridge if the...

Page 20: ...nism to easily setup and pack down in a matter of seconds When using the kitchen ensure you have good ventilation for the heat and gases to escape safely Our Kitchen Slides come with the following fea...

Page 21: ...l usually see quick connects on the side of the kitchen to allow easy connection of water lines Depending on your model there may be 1 water quick connect for cold water or if you have a water heater...

Page 22: ...ng The kitchen remains in place whilst travelling thanks to locking pins similar or identical to below Always ensure that your external kitchen is disconnected from quick connects power and gas before...

Page 23: ...you can hitch and un hitch you trailer or Van with ease You will see from the image on the right that there is a large Blue handle to swivel the jockey into travel position or loading position There i...

Page 24: ...a feature however it s a really important feature because it allows you to charge your batteries in the following ways From the vehicle s alternator when the car is running From the solar blanket dur...

Page 25: ...Ensure the Master Power switch is on the van is already wired to take power from the solar panels mounted on the roof through the charger please note that in triple battery sets up may have a differen...

Page 26: ...is also important to mention that in order for an appliance to function using the inverter you will need to ensure that its maximum wattage doesn t exceed the maximum load rating on the inverter If yo...

Page 27: ...r trailer or van usually under a seat or bed Connect the appliance you wish to use either directly to the 240v outlet socket on the inverter or if you have a 240v outlet in or on the outside of the tr...

Page 28: ...the Master Power Switch on the Control Panel to allow the battery charger to regulate the solar power to 12v DC IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is important to understand that the ability of the solar blanke...

Page 29: ...h its own pump and heating element The system works by connecting the unit to a gas line 12v power and a water source Depending on your model of camper trailer there may be quick connects on the a fra...

Page 30: ...to the remote provide to control various features of the unit To operate the stereo system first turn on the Master Power Switch on the Control Panel and then turn on the unit s on switch to power the...

Page 31: ...d to run DVDs Refer to the owners manual for operating the TV unit For Hybrids only there are both internal and external mounting brackets and connections to allow you to operate the TV both inside th...

Page 32: ...M F O R H Y B R I D S A Truma Hot Water System is very similar to the usual cylinder storage style hot water system you use in your home just smaller The hot water system runs of 12V and 240V which al...

Page 33: ...itchen and the external shower unit This system has a 10l water capacity and heat the water to 70C within 15 mins It runs on both 240v and 12v and is simply a matter of turning it on and ensuring the...

Page 34: ...ith the air conditioner units is that they do require either 240v via a 240v outlet or via a generator The underbench version on the Matrix Limited does have venting underneath the floor of the camper...

Page 35: ...oints to remember are Preparation for use Ensure the fresh water tanks have water in them to allow flushing Ensure the Master Power Switch is in the on position on the control panel to allow the elect...

Page 36: ...bowl from the waste storage section Job done To empty and clean the toilet cassette Ensure the tab is in the closed position to seal the waste storage section Head to the outside of the van where you...

Page 37: ...w Completely remove the cassette from the housing Pull the handle out to full extension and wheel the cassette to the dump point Once you arrive at the dump point swivel the black pipe upwards as seen...

Page 38: ...immediately and disinfect the area For more information on your Dometic toilet please see link below https epi dometic com externalassets dometic cts 4110_9107100618_71735 pdf PORTABLE TOILET This is...

Page 39: ...le tab to open the middle seal Do your business Then press the manual flushing pump on the top of the toilet to flush the waste and toilet paper into the bottom section Close the middle seal by pushin...

Page 40: ...aim the dump pipe to the dump point hole To assist with proper removal of waste and toilet paper press the button on the unit which draws fresh air safetly into the unit to provide a more thorough du...

Page 41: ...ball of the towing vehicle should be about 10 of the total laden trailer weight The ball mass can be measured either at a weighbridge by resting only the jockey wheel on the scale or by placing a ball...

Page 42: ...re not considered to be part of the tare mass R A T I N G S M A S S E S C A L C U L A T O R There are many ways to easily determine whether your car and trailer or van will work in combination to be a...

Page 43: ...our trailer or van regularly At the end of each trip take your trailer or van to the self service car wash and give it a proper clean inside and out Mud dust rocks twigs grass etc are all objects you...

Page 44: ...obvious but flushing the cassette after every trip to the dump point and at the end of the trip is critical to ensure the unit functions for years to come remains hygienic and safe to use and to preve...

Page 45: ...drawing any amps from the battery As you start to turn on the internal lights the fridge or the pumps the amperage will increase This indicates that the batteries are being used You should charge you...

Page 46: ...Panel is functioning and test pumps water gauges lights and CIGA connections are functioning f Ensure your McHitch uni joint is moving freely g Check your Break Safe pin in engaged in the housing h C...

Page 47: ...legally Here is a couple of options in terms of planning your trip to assist in the process Road Trip Planner Camp Around Australia or https www camparoundaustralia com au road trip planner Wiki Camps...

Page 48: ...you have ample fuel food and drinks on board prior to your first stop A T T A C H I N G T H E M C H I T C H T O T H E T O W V E H I C L E Before we commence this process here are the different parts...

Page 49: ...or trailer to prevent movement during the hitching process 2 Slowly reverse your vehicle to within a few feet of the coupling You may need a helper to stand with their hands showing you where the hitc...

Page 50: ...e using the jockey wheel 6 Once the coupling is flush with the tongue of the tow bar and the tow pin can no longer be seen you can commence completing the link for travel however if the hitch is not f...

Page 51: ...e the positive locking pin is locked in Next fully raise the jockey wheel before unclamping it and rotating the jockey wheel finally locking it fully raised 12 Connect safety chains with appropriately...

Page 52: ...s alternator via the Anderson plug and ensure all doors and cabinets are closed and locked and all latches are tension enough to not move during transit 18 Your van trailer is now ready for departure...

Page 53: ...N G A S U I T A B L E L O C A T I O N F O R Y O U R C A M P S I T E The ideal site isn t always available as seen on many youtube videos and travelling shows but it is important to pick the right sit...

Page 54: ...sure the van trailer windows are aimed at that million dollar view to ensure you enjoy it for the entire time you are at camp Consider the elements o Positioning under a tree may be a good idea if it...

Page 55: ...e jockey is at risk of moving and either chock the jockey wheel or swivel the wheel to counteract any movement Undo the safety chain d shackles from the car and hook onto the chassis hooks provided Di...

Page 56: ...and then you can release it completely by hand At this stage it s a good idea to lift the McHitch off the towing pin on the tow bar of the towing vehicle and re insert the locking pin and clip to ens...

Page 57: ...leg is in the downward position Please not on uneven surfaces you stabiliser leg may not be vertical but slight off vertical to accommodate the uneven terrain Commence winding the stabiliser down usin...

Page 58: ...mper trailer is the boat rack mounting system You will see 1 eyelet bolt in each boat rack post which needs to be removed to allow the boat rack to pivot over Remove the safety pin and then pull the b...

Page 59: ...ide wants to naturally open to a certain extent thanks to the gas strutted bow poles that force tension on the roof of the canvas tent Commence pushing the roof of the trailer over making sure to avoi...

Page 60: ...e plate above the fridge compartment use the front winch on the a frame of the trailer to keep the roof firmly down and free from movement Now that the roof is secure you can start to attach the exter...

Page 61: ...y chain set that look like a triangle grooved into one end and fold down the steps You can now enter the trailer to commence tensioning the poles to create the room and tensioned roof Lift the gas str...

Page 62: ...a fairly good looking set up You could leave the internal pole set up as is for a short stay and if there is no wind however to further create tension to the roof and prevent sag and movement during w...

Page 63: ...nings are not properly tensioned heavy rain can cause sag and not run off correctly Step 4 Power Up the Camper Open the control panel and turn on the Master Power switch if not already on Turn on the...

Page 64: ...of setting up the awning to make it easy to access them Attach the zip fly of the awning to the zip on the side wall near the roof at the front of the camper Us the fly string rope to pull the fly al...

Page 65: ...riend to an awning Step 6 Prepare the Kitchen We provide several different types of slide out kitchens however all have similar function and setup processes firstly Open the door of the kitchen slide...

Page 66: ...Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021 Pull the drainage racks up and secure them in place Open the wind guards and open the glass lid of the stove on Dometic stoves only...

Page 67: ...en slide usually in the first draw of the slide nearest the connections or under the sink Pull them out and connect them to the quick connects and gas connection see image above Pull the electrical wi...

Page 68: ...this means the table is folded and stored in the groove just below the seating cushions and the back rest cushions are laying flat across the folded table Fold the bow pole down nearest the end of th...

Page 69: ...in the downward position Please note on uneven surfaces you stabiliser leg may not be vertical but slight off vertical to accommodate the uneven terrain Commence winding the stabiliser down using the...

Page 70: ...d and pack it away when travelling Step 2 Push up the Roof On the outside of each corner of the roof is a roof latch that stops the roof from lifting during transit Unlatch the roof latches by standin...

Page 71: ...roof bar at the rear of the hybrid first and then engage the pins through the roof bar holes to secure the roof into position and prevent it accidently dropping Repeat the same at the front of the hyb...

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Page 73: ...you will need to swing the spare wheel bar down This is a matter or removing the two locking screws and 2 to 3 latches to allow it to swing down To assist with the lowering the bar is gas strut suppor...

Page 74: ...spare hand or the assistance of another pull and twist the chrome handle in the centre holding the two side walls in place Swing both side walls out and lower the roof to rest on top of the side wall...

Page 75: ...Maverick Campers Operations Manual 2021 The underside of the bed frame should rest on the brackets at the bottom of the side walls...

Page 76: ...r side of the rear window pull the rear wall up and towards yourself to enclose the bed section There are two types of locks that hold this wall in place One is a bolt style locking the rear walls to...

Page 77: ...the roof which charge the batteries Anderson plug to charge via car or solar blanket 15Amp inlet for powering from a caravan park The battery charger can also be connected directly to a generator not...

Page 78: ...pump button To power the power socketcs including ciga usb etc you must turn on the socket button To power the tv you must turn on the tv button Step 5 Water Tanks Water Inlet Setup Maverick Camper H...

Page 79: ...at on the second tank if required Close and lock the water tank Our hybrids come with an isolation valve to change which tank the water pump draws from The isolation valve is located under the bed bas...

Page 80: ...n the red light has extinguished on this panel the system is ready for use For more information on this system including troubleshooting refer to the owners manual at the end of this manual Step 7 Ope...

Page 81: ...as it can damage the awning this is not covered by warranty Step 8 Attaching the Canvas Awning and Annex To undertake this process its helpful to have a second person available First remove the canvas...

Page 82: ...as you progress Finally install the floor by laying it down inside the annex and attaching the Velcro sections to form a bug and weather proof seal Step 9 Slide out and Setup the Outdoor Kitchen This...

Page 83: ...the external canvas areas Wet out the canvas without allowing water to pool in any section then allow to dry thoroughly 3 Repeat the process of wetting and allowing to dry another 2 times 4 On the thi...

Page 84: ...evolutionary tree maintenance was pretty simple It involved doing the bearings once a year and occasionally checking the tyre pressures T O R Q U E S E T T I N G S Wheel Nuts Wheel nuts should be tigh...

Page 85: ...battery stored at low volts Before storing your camper ensure that battery s is fully charged and all power is disconnected switched off When possible leave the battery connected to a smart charger t...

Page 86: ...ps countrycomfortlpggas com au Water Pumps The pump when switched on is activated by the release of pressure at the tap and will pump water continuously until the tap is turned off and pressure restor...

Page 87: ...re pair of bearings which you as a well equipped camper owner carry at all times If you re uncertain of the process there are a number of how to videos on YouTube or similar As an ongoing theme every...

Page 88: ...m or more that is about 4psi higher than when it was cold Anymore and it indicates that your tyre pressure when cold was too low and the tyre walls are undergoing too much flexing and becoming too hot...

Page 89: ...mpromise the strut s performance C O M P R E S S I O N L A T C H E S Compression latches are widely used on camper trailers as they are an effective way of sealing a door against a rubber seal Compres...

Page 90: ...before the last leg of a trip home then get it out to dry as quickly as possible afterwards Scrub off any bird droppings or sap or other material from trees with warm water and a little light deterge...

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Page 95: ...iceable condition Wheel nuts tight and torqued to correct tension All external fittings secure Stabiliser legs working secure in travel position Stabiliser leg handle in trailer Gas bottles and jerry...

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