Specifications
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CONTENTS
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION ......... 1-1
End Of Life Vehicle Directive ............................. 1-1
Explorer Group Technical Approvals ................ 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY ................................ 2-1
Please read before using your new
motorhome. ................................................... 2-1
Proper And Safe Use Of Storage Areas In
Motorhomes ................................................... 2-1
Ventilation .............................................................. 2-2
High-Level Ventilation .......................................... 2-2
Low-Level Ventilation ........................................... 2-2
Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ..................... 2-2
Gas Dispersal Holes ............................................ 2-2
Fire Safety ............................................................... 2-2
Fire Extinguishers .................................................. 2-2
In Case Of Fire ...................................................... 2-2
Fire Retardant Foams .......................................... 2-2
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1
Motorhome Weights Explained ......................... 3-1
Mass in Running Order ....................................... 3-1
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass 3-1
User Payload .......................................................... 3-1
Loading .................................................................... 3-1
Roof Racks ............................................................. 3-1
Roof Loading ......................................................... 3-1
Before moving off ..................................................3-2
For Safety ............................................................... 3-2
Pulling Off ............................................................... 3-2
MOTORWAY HANDLING .................... 4-1
Best Practice .......................................................... 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Bicycle Racks ......................................................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1
Selecting A Pitch ................................................... 5-1
Lateral Levelling (Side To Side) .......................... 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1
Ramp ........................................................................ 5-1
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
Connecting To Mains Supply On Arrival at
Site ................................................................... 6-1
Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving
Site ................................................................... 6-2
Overseas Electrical Connection......................... 6-2
Gas Supply .............................................................. 6-3
Connection ............................................................ 6-3
Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3
Road Safe Gas Regulator .................................... 6-4
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-5
Water System ........................................................ 6-5
Filling your fresh water tank .............................. 6-5
Waste Water Tank .................................................6-5
Draining Down Your Water System ................. 6-5
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1
LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1
12v Power Supply .................................................. 8-1
Battery Installation ................................................ 8-1
Battery Maintenance ............................................ 8-1
Generators / Charger ......................................... 8-1
230v Power Supply ................................................ 8-1
Mains Unit .............................................................. 8-1
Resetting the RCD ................................................ 8-1
Automatic Charging System............................... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2
HOW TO USE YOUR MOTORHOMES
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
How To Operate Your Motorhome Entrance
Door ................................................................ 9-1
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panel ...................................... 9-2
Gauge ...................................................................... 9-2
Switches .................................................................. 9-2
Indicator Lights ..................................................... 9-2
Cooking Equipment .............................................. 9-3
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-3
Using The Oven .................................................... 9-4
Midi Prima Gas Oven .......................................... 9-4
Refrigerator Operation ....................................... 9-5
Autoquest Fridge ................................................... 9-5
230V Operation .................................................... 9-5
12V Operation ...................................................... 9-5
Water Heater Operation ................................... 9-6
Gas operation ........................................................ 9-6
230V Operation .................................................... 9-6
Space Heater Operation ..................................... 9-6
Gas Operation ...................................................... 9-6
Electric Operation .................................................9-6
Fan Operation (Option) ..................................... 9-6
Battery Charger .................................................... 9-7
Smoke Detector ................................................... 9-7
Rooflights ............................................................... 9-7