Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
TECHNICAL RELATED
QUESTIONS
Q: WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIED
WEIGHTS FOR MY MOTORHOME?
A: Your motorhome, MTPLM, MIRO,
Essential Habitation Equipment,
Maximum User Payload, Maximum Hitch
Weight and Optional Equipment Payload
can all be found by looking in the latest
model section, or the 'Product Archives'
on our website or referring to the relevant
Technical Specification section of this
handbook.
Q: WHAT ARE THE CORRECT TYRE
SIZES/PRESSURES FOR MY
MOTORHOME?
A: Tyre pressures for Explorer Group
motorhome can be found by looking in
the latest model section, or the Product
Archive section on our website or by
referring to the relevant Technical
Specification section of this handbook.
Q: CAN I FIT A BICYCLE RACK/TOP
BOX/AIR CONDITIONING TO MY
MOTORHOME?
A: It may be possible to fit accessories to
your motorhome but this will depend
upon the internal construction of the
roof/walls and whether they can support
the weight of the accessory. If it is
possible your Retailer will be able to
advise you, or alternatively they will obtain
confirmation and a drawing where
necessary, from The Explorer Group.
Please note that the weight of any
accessories will reduce your User
Payload allowance.
Q: HOW DOES MY CONTROL PANEL
WORK?
A: Please consult the literature supplied
with your motorhome, as it is a
sophisticated electronic component. If
you have any problems with the control
panel then please inform your Retailer. If
they are unable to resolve your problems
then they will consult with us, or our
supplier for further advice.
Q: HOW DOES MY LEISURE BATTERY
AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORK?
A: The battery charger will operate when
connected to the mains outlet on a
Caravan Site. The 12V system, with the
exception of the 12V fridge and battery
charging, will not operate when your
motorhome ignition is switched on. If you
encounter problems please ensure that
you have checked your leisure battery is
fully charged and that all fuses are OK.
Are other electrical appliances working?
Please note that when driving, your
leisure battery will receive a trickle charge
from your vehicle charging system, but
this is not sufficient to fully charge a
discharged leisure battery.
Q: HOW MUCH POWER WILL I NEED
IN A TYPICAL NIGHT WITHOUT
MAINS HOOKUP?
A: Battery capacity is measured in
amphours (Ah), which is the amount of
energy an appliance drawing 1A will use
up in an hour. So consumption at the rate
of 5A for two hours will use up 10 of your
leisure battery’s amphours.
The formula ‘watts divided by volts equals
amps’ will give you the rate of
consumption for any appliance. So from