Manual Motor home VAN and Siesta GB Version 08/2011
Introduction Dear Camper, Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY motor home. The trust you have placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innovations and fine touches to make our motor homes even better. Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjoyable days of the year.
00-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 General information................................................. 01-1 1.2 Before taking your first drive................................... 01-1 1.3 Designations in the operating instructions.............. 01-2 Chapter 2: Safety 2.1 General information................................................. 02-1 2.2 Fire protection......................................................... 02-1 2.3 Road safety........................................................
Introduction 6.13 6.14 6.15 Seatbelts in the caravan....................................... 06-30 Overview of the seating arrangements................. 06-31 Overview of day and night positions..................... 06-34 Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.1 Safety instructions.................................................. 07-1 7.2 Elements of the electrical system........................... 07-1 7.3 Electric power supply.............................................. 07-6 7.
01-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Our motor homes are continuously being further developed and for this reason we must reserve the right to make changes to the equipment, shape and technology. Certain kinds of accessories are also described in this user manual that are not part of the standard scope of delivery. For this reason, no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based on the contents of this user manual. Those accessories that are available at the time of going to print are described here.
Introduction Please note the following before operating the vehicle: • Check the tyre pressure. Please refer to the section on tyre pressure • Load the vehicle correctly. Keep to the technically permissible overall mass. Please refer to the section on loading. • Charge up the batteries fully before each journey Please refer to the section on the starter battery. • If the temperature outside is below 0° C, heat the vehicle before filling up the water system.
01-3 Introduction Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol “•“. Notes Notes point out important details that ensure your motor home and its fittings will function perfectly. Please remember that there may be some differences in description to the various kinds of equipment that can be supplied. Warnings Warnings make you aware of dangers that may lead to material being damaged or even people being hurt if they are not observed.
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02-1 Safety Chapter 2: Safety 2.2 Fire protection 2.1 General information Precautions against fire • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and cooking devices. • Any changes to the electric system, accelerator system or built-in devices may only be carried out by an authorised workshop. • Install a fire extinguisher next to the main entrance. • Store a fire blanket near the cooker. • Do not block any escape routes.
Safety 02-2 2.3 Road safety 2.4 What to observe before taking your first drive • Before driving, check that the signal and light equipment, steering and brakes all function properly. • If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time (approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the brake system and the accelerator system. • Completely open and fasten the dimming system on the front and side windows.
02-3 Safety The general inspection can be carried out by the German Technical Surveyance Association (TÜV), the German Engine Vehicle Surveyance Association (DEKRA) or an officially approved expert. Any changes made to the vehicle that underlie German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised! If you have any further questions or difficulties, your authorised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you! 2.
Safety • Close the tap for the waste water tank. • Close all of the gas stop valves on the gas devices, with the exception of the stop valve for the heating if the vehicle has been equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use while driving. (e.g. Control CS, SecuMotion) • If necessary remove the 230 V electric cable from the exterior socket. • If necessary, retract the satellite dish. • If necessary retract the TV aerial as far as possible or fold down the satellite dish.
02-5 Safety Driver‘s cabin Do not forget the following: • Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors as well as your seat. • Check the lights. In addition: • Check your tyre pressure. • Check all liquids, such as oil, cooling water, brake fluid and windscreen cleaning liquid, and fill them up if necessary. • Turn off all accelerator devices (heating, refrigerator, etc.) before putting petrol in the tank.
Safety 02-6 • After you have finished loading, check the overall weight on a public scales. Roof load (50 kg maximum) The height of the motor home may vary from one journey to the next due to different roof loads. The following applies for roof loads: • Add the measurement of the roof load to the height of the motor home. • Place a not visibly in the driver's cab giving the overall height. This saves having to calculate the height when driving under bridges and through tunnels.
02-7 Safety Driving Driving arround corners Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in order to familiarize yourself with the motor home. Remember to practise reversing. The base vehicle is a commercial vehicle; adjust your driving style accordingly. Due to its height, a motor home begins to sway more quickly than an automobile. The following applies for driving: • Do not underestimate the length of the engine home.
Safety 2.7 Emergency equipment To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with them. First-aid kit The first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed position in your motor home. Any objects removed from the first-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates should be checked regularly. Reflective jacket (not included in scope of delivery) In acc.
02-9 Safety 2.8 When you stop driving Switching electric consumption: Selecting a parking space The following applies when switching electric consumption: • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V. Otherwise, if the engine is not on, the 12 V electrical supply will automatically turn itself off after a few minutes. • Open the main stop valve on the accelerator cylinder and the accelerator stop valve on the consumer required.
Safety Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your motor home. This applies especially to heating in winter. The following applies for saving energy: • Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve. • Install winter mats on the inner sides of the driver‘s cabin and the windscreen (not included in scope of delivery). • Install an insulation mat between the driver‘s cabin and the caravan (not included in scope of delivery).
03-1 Chassis Chapter 3: Chassis 3.1 Chassis The chassis includes parts of the frame and the axles. No technical changes may be made, as otherwise the general type approval will expire! Technical changes may only be carried out after being released by the manufacturer. For further information, please refer to the enclosed operating instructions for the basic vehicle. 3.
Chassis 03-2 FORD Van, Siesta a) Supply of liquefied petroleum gas Number of built-in gas regulators: Weight of an 11 kg aluminium bottle: Weight of 11 kg gas inflation (90 %): 1 5,5 9,9 Total: 15,4 b) Liquids 200 l fresh water tank (90 %) 100 l fresh water tank (90 %) 10 l fresh water tank (90 %) 90 - c) Electric power supply Cable drum 4 Total basic equipment: If you have an additional seat belt fitted as an optional extra, the volume of fresh water is reduced to 10 l while driving due to the neck
03-3 Chassis 4. Loading The additional load is equal to the "technically permissible maximum weight" minus the "weight (mass) when ready to drive". This value must take into account the weights for passengers (conventional load: 75 kg x no. of seats - with the exception of the driver), additional equipment (e.g. additional packages, bicycle carrier(s), tow coupling, air conditioner, awning, etc.) and personal equipment (clothes, leisure articles, food, camping tables and chairs, etc.).
Chassis 1 2 2 3.3 Levelling supports (Optional Extra) The levelling supports are located in the rear area by the frame extension. Swinging out the levelling supports • Place the crank on the hexagon head . • Turn the crank to move the support to a vertical position. • If necessary, secure the foot k to prevent it from sinking into the ground and place it on a firm base. • If the levelling support is in a vertical position, the support will extend telescopically.
03-5 Chassis 2 1 3.4 Entrance step Your motor home has an electric entrance step j. Use the switch k on the inside, next to the entrance door to activate it. Do not step on the entrance step until it has been completely extended! Mind the different heights of the steps and ensure that the ground in front of the entrance is firm and level. After a slight delay the step will automatically be retracted when the engine is started.
Chassis 1 3 3.5 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number is engraved in the right front side wheel arch. To improve readability the VIN is repeated on a label to the left of the instrument panel and is legible from outside the vehicle. In addition to this, the VIN is given on both the Ford model plate (on the B-pillar, passenger side) and on the Hobby model plate (in the engine compartment, at the front on the radiator bridge).
03-7 Chassis The optimum air pressure is achieved when the vehicle is standing horizontally. The minimum air pressure must be high enough to ensure that the air bellows cannot snap through. When the vehicle is empty this pressure is approx. 0.5 bar (please check individually); when the vehicle is loaded the value will be correspondingly higher, depending on the loading. The maximum permissible operating pressure of the system is 4.0 bar.
Chassis Due to stipulations by the manufacturer of the basic vehicle and the fixing of the so-called D value of the towing fixture no additional loading of the towing loads is possible. 3.8 Externally mounted fixtures Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted fixtures. • Take your motor home to a technical support organisation or technical service provider (e.g. MOT).
04-1 Wheels, tyres, brakes Chapter 4: Wheels, tyres, brakes 4.1 Wheels On your first drive with your motor home, please check that your tyre bolts are still securely tightened after having driven 50 km and, if necessary, tighten them with a torque of 160 Nm for 15" wheel rims (steel and light metal) and 180 Nm for 16" wheel rims (steel and light metal). After this, the tyre bolts should be checked regularly that they are securely tightened.
Wheels, tyres, brakes If the pressure is too low, this may cause overheating of the tyre, possibly resulting in severe damage to the tyre. For the correct inflation pressure, please refer to the table in the chapter on “Technical Data“ or the operating instructions for the basic vehicle. 1 2 3 4.4 Tread depth Replace your tyres as soon as the tread depth is only 1.6 mm. 4.3 Tyre pressure The inflation pressure of all tyres as well as the spare tyre should be checked approx.
04-3 Wheels, tyres, brakes 4.5 Wheel rims Use only those wheel rims listed in the vehicle‘s documents. Please observe the following points, should you wish to use other wheel rims. The following applies when using other wheel rims: - Size, - construction, - injection depth and - The load bearing capacity must be sufficient for the permissible total axle weight. - The cone of the fastening screw must correspond to the construction of the wheel rim.
Wheels, tyres, brakes 4.7 Tyre repair kit A Shake the bottle. Open the fill hose j on the bottle (foil seal is thereby punctured). Do not use the tyre repair kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of driving without air. Small cuts, especially in the tyre tread, can be resealed using the tyre repair kit. Do not remove foreign bodies (such as screws or nails) from the tyre. The tyre repair kit can be used at outside temperatures to a minimum of approx. -30°C.
04-5 Wheels, tyres, brakes B Unscrew the valve cap from the tyre valve. Remove the valve insert k with the valvecore remover l. Do not lay the valve insert k down in sand or dirt. C Pull the stopper m from the fill hose j. Push the fill hose onto the tyre valve. D Hold the bottle down with the filling tube and then press them together. Press the entyre bottle contents into the tyre. Pull the fill hose off j and screw the valve insert k tightly into the tyre valve with the valve-core remover l.
Wheels, tyres, brakes If the minimum value is still indicated q correct the tyre pressure according to Table 12.2. Drive carefully to the nearest workshop and have the tyre replaced. Danger of accidents: If the required tyre pressure is still unattainable the tyre is too severely damaged. In this case the tyre repair kit can no longer provide an effective seal. Do not, therefore, drive any further. Notify a service station or the 24-hour service hotline. E Open the air hose n on the tyre valve.
04-7 Wheels, tyres, brakes 4.8 Changing a tyre The car jack may only be inserted in the appropriate mounting holes! If the car jack is attached in other places, this may cause damage to the vehicle or even accidents if the vehicle falls off the jack. The car jack is to be used only for changing tires.
Wheels, tyres, brakes 04-8 • Remove the wheel mounting screws and lift off the tire. • Place the spare tire on the wheel hub and align it. • Screw the bolts on and tighten them in a diagonal sequence. • Lower the car jack and remove it. • Tighten the wheel mounting screws evenly with the wheel spanner. Please refer to the operating instructions for the base vehicle for the specified value of the tightening torque of the wheel mounting screws.
05-1 Exterior Structure Chapter 5: Exterior Structure 5.
Exterior Structure 65 TL Siesta j 65 FL Siesta k k j l j Storage flap j Toilet flap k Gas box flap l 65 UC Siesta l j l k 05-2
05-3 Exterior Structure 5.2 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your motor home. No-draught ventilation has been integrated above the driving unit in your motor home. The roof lights ensure ventilation. Never interfere with the way in which they operate. 2 2 1 1 Appropriate covers can be used to close the ventilation of the refrigerator, provided it does not run on gas.
Exterior Structure 1 3 4 We recommend that you remove the ventilation grate if the outside temperature is very high. This allows more air to permeate to the refrigerator, intensifying refrigeration. The ventilation grids must remain firmly mounted while driving or when it is raining. Removing the ventilation grate • Push the lock as far up as it will go. (Turn the locks to the right.) • Carefully lift open the ventilation grid on the left-hand side. • Then pull the right-hand side out of the bracket.
05-5 Exterior Structure 5.3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are supplied with the motor home: - two keys for the following locks on the basic vehicle: - Driver’s and passenger door plus bonnet unlocking mechanism. Note the manufacturer‘s operating instructions for the basic vehicle. Entrance door external - two keys that fit the following locks on the structure: entrance door service flaps toilet flaps Opening • Use key to unlock door. • Pull on door handle.
Exterior Structure Entrance door internal Opening • Push the bolt down. This allows a door which has been locked from the outside to be opened from the inside. Closing • Pull the door shut until you hear it lock. Locking • Push the bolt up. The entrance door is your escape route in case of emergency. Never obstruct the door from the outside. To avoid damaging the lock and the doorframe, the inner door handle must be in a horizontal position and not slanted upwards.
05-7 Exterior Structure 1 2 Luggage trunk flap Toilet flap Opening • Use key to unlock flap. • Place your hand over the lock and give the flap a strong push inwards. • Swing flap up and secure it with the hook. Opening • Use key to unlock flap j. • Press both buttons (j and k) and open flap. Closing • Lift the arrestor hook up and unlatch the flap. • Swing flap down. • Lock it with the key. Closing • Press flap until it locks into place. • Use key to lock flap j.
Exterior Structure 1 2 Exterior gas supply At the customer‘s request, the motor home can be fitted with an exterior gas supply k. Equipment that uses gas, such as a gas grill or a gas lamp, can be supplied from outside the motor home. Opening • Pull the cover plate j of the flap towards you. Closing • Press the cover plate lock into place.
05-9 Exterior Structure 2 1 1 Fresh water filler neck Tank filler cap Opening • Use key to unlock j. • Turn lid k firmly and remove. The tank filler cap is located behind the driver’s door in the lower section of the B-pillar behind a flap. Closing • Insert lid k and turn it closed. • Use key to lock j. Opening • Pull the flap open by inserting your finger into the convex opening j and pulling it outwards. Closing • Push the flap until it locks.
Exterior Structure • Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loading. • Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle. • Place a note with the overall height in a visible position in the driver’s cabin to avoid having to calculate it when passing under bridges or through archways. Only transport roof loads using an additional, suitable roof rack. 5.4 Roof rail The following applies when loading the roof rail: • Only store light items of luggage on the roof.
05-11 Exterior Structure 5.5 Bicycle carrier (Optional Extra) The motor home’s handling when driving is significantly different when the bicycle carrier is in use. The driving speed should be adjusted accordingly to take this into consideration: • Even if loading is perfect the critical speed is dramatically reduced. • The driver is responsible for the secure fastening of the bicycles. Even when unloaded and folded up the carrier must be secured using the clips provided.
Exterior Structure • The maximum load capacity is 130 kg. • Never exceed the permissible rear axle load. • The load carrier reduces the rear ramp angle of the vehicle. When driving over uneven surfaces the carrier can touch the ground. • When the load carrier is fully loaded the rear axle is subject to an additional load and the front axle is unloaded. This can result in significant changes in the motor home’s handling, steering and braking performance.
05-13 Exterior Structure Extending • Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the winding mechanism. • Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible. • Turn the crank clockwise until the awning has been extended to the desired position. • Remove the crank.
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06-1 Interior Structure Chapter 6: Interior Structure 6.1 Opening and closing doors and flaps 1 Stowage and kitchen wall cabinets To open • Press the pushbutton j to unlock the flap. • Pull on the handle until the flap opens. To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it close and lock.
Interior Structure Front stowage cabinets Furniture doors with handle To open • Pull on the handle and swing the flap up. Bath room door • Push the handle to open and shut the door. To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place. Store only light objects in the upper stowage cabinets.
06-3 Interior Structure 1 Furniture doors with turning knob Kitchen pull-out Wardrobes To open • Press the push-button to unlock the pull-out. • Pull on the handle until the pull-out opens. • Turn the knob to open or shut the door. j To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place.
Interior Structure Doors with snap locks Doors with push locks Kitchen wall cupboards, shoe cupboard Refuse cupboard Opening • Briefly push the door handle until it snaps open. • Open the door. Opening • Depress the push lock until the knob pops out. • Carefully pull the knob and open the door. Closing • Push the door handle until the lock snaps into place. Closing • Push the door closed using the knob. • Depress the push lock until the knob locks into place and the door is fastened.
06-5 Interior Structure Bar in the entrance area (layout/model-specific) Sliding doors To open • Pull on the handle and swing the door outwards. Cupboard under the bed, washroom door To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place. Opening • Grasp sliding doors by the centre bar and push them both outwards. Closing • Grasp the doors by the centre bar and push them shut until they meet in the middle.
Interior Structure 1 6.2 Television holder for flat-screen monitor j To unlock, press in on the metal rail . Then extend the TV mount. 230 V power sockets and an aerial socket for the TV and/or receiver are located directly adjacent to the holder. Lock the media unit or TV holder before driving. The mounted TV may not weigh more than 8 kg. When driving, we recommend that you remove the TV from the mount and store it securely. In order to use the TV, the hand brake must be on.
06-7 Interior Structure Lowering the table 2 1 1 3 2 Pull the table top off by pulling it up 4 Release the table top 6.3 Tables Pillared table When lowered, the pillared table can also be used as a base frame for the bed. To lower • Lock the swivel lock on the table top by firmly tightening the knurled wheel k. • Pull the table top off by pulling it straight up. • Pull the middle section of the pillar l off the foot m and remove it. • Place the table top on the foot m.
Interior Structure 1 5 1 3 4 Please note: • In some models, to ensure that it is easier to pass through to the driver's cab, one of the table's longitudinal sides can be folded down using latch j. Hanging table When lowered, the hanging table can be used as a base frame for the bed. To lower • Fully retract the lower, pivotable table top j and use the locking pin k to lock it. • Raise the front end of the table top l by approx. 30°. • Pull down the lower section of the table foot m and remove it.
06-9 Interior Structure 2 7 1 6 • Place the shortened supporting leg p at the front edge of the table top on the floor. Table extension To swivel out • Pull the locking pin k. • Swivel the lower table top j to the desired position. • Turn the wheel under the table until the table is loose. • Lift the table slightly and pull it out until the extra leaf is fully visible. • Swing the leaf upwards towards the side wall.
Interior Structure 1 2 • Push the table towards the leaf and place them in the appropriate openings. Kitchen extension j • Swing the locking mechanism upwards and pull it back. • Swivel out the extending support . • Fold down the kitchen extension.
06-11 Interior Structure 3 3 1 1 2 Lowering the table in the centre seating arrangement j • Push the switch on the table leg up. • Fold in the lower part of the table leg until you feel it click into place. • Unhinge the table and hook it to the lower fastening. 2 6.4 Bed conversion The seating arrangements can be converted to comfortable beds. Conversion • Remove the seat and back cushions. • Lower the table. • Undo the lock j on the bed expansion.
ds. Interior Structure 1 1 Converting the Transverse Seat In order to use the additional bed in the rear, the transverse seat must be converted. Conversion • Remove the seat and back cushions. • Lower the pillared table. • Fold the cushion cover forward by 180° and place it on the pillared table. j 6.5 Washroom with Sliding Wall You can slide the washroom Wall in the Siesta 65 FL model in order to use the shower.
06-13 Interior Structure 6.6 Cushion arrangements (Back cushions: Optional Extra) The back cushions delivered by the manufacturer have an ergonomic shape and, therefore, they cannot be used when converting the arrangement into a bed. As an option, the back cushions are available as a Optional Extra. • Extend or unfold the shower walls and pull the tap out of its anchorage so that it can be used as a shower head.
Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions 50 GS Van Additional cushion 910x410x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 Rearranging the cushions 50 VS Van Additional cushion 910x410x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 06-14
06-15 Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions 55 ES Van Rearranging the cushions 65 TL Siesta Additional cushion 910x410x125 Additional cushion 580x480x125 Additional cushion 850x650x125
Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions 65 FL Siesta Rearranging the cushions A55 GS Siesta Additional cushion 1010x410x125 Additional cushion 640x490x125 Additional cushion 850x660x125 Additional cushion 533x580x125 06-16
Interior Structure Rearranging the cushions A60 KM Siesta Zusatzpolster 665x1060x125 Rearranging the cushions A65 GM Siesta Additional cushion 1945x200x125 Additional cushion 1945x200x125 06-17 Additional cushion 665x1060x125
Interior Structure 2 1 Widening the beds (Optional Extra) In models with individual beds above the garage, the two beds can be widened or joined by folding out an additional Support. j • Open the flap under the additional plank and take out the access ladder. • Fold the additional plank forward and hook the access ladder securely into the appropriate holes. • Place the two additional cushions on the surface. k Retractable bed • Take the mattress out from under the slatted frame.
06-19 Interior Structure 6.7 Alcoves/queen-size bed, rear, crossways Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do not fall out of upper berths. If there are small children in the alcove, upper children‘s bed or elevated bed at the rear end of the motor home, the safety nets must be pulled up and fitted in the brackets as a protection against falling out. The base of the alcove can be folded up hydraulically to give you a more comfortable sitting position.
Interior Structure Access ladder for bed in the external storage locker/alcove Hook the ladder securely into the appropriate holder. Ensure that the ladder cannot slip. Foldaway bed ladder • Use the push lock to open the door. • Pull the bed ladder out along the rail guide; the steps will simultaneously slide out to their correct position.
06-21 Interior Structure 6.8 Windows Sunshade/insect screen Knockout windows with locking hooks The sunshades/insect screens are integrated in the window frames. They can be used separately. Opening • Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a vertical position. • Press the window outwards until you hear a click. The window will automatically remain in this position. The width of the opening is adjustable in several stages. Closing • Raise the window slightly so that the hook unlocks.
Interior Structure Sunshade To close • Move the sunshade slowly and evenly to the desired position. To open • Push the shade up slowly and evenly. Combined Sunshade and Insect Screen Sunshades and insect screens are integrated in the window frame, and it is possible to combine them. The combined shade can be locked in different positions. Combining sunshades and insect screens • Pull down on the connecting latch of the insect screen.
06-23 Interior Structure Skylight (Optional Extra) The skylight cannot be opened. It is fitted with an integral dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it.
Interior Structure 1 2 3 6.9 Dimming system for driver's cabin (Optional Extra) The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is standing and the motor has been turned off. Before starting your drive, you must fold up the entire system and lock it. Open the dimming system whenever you are not using your motor home, as otherwise it will be permanently damaged by the effects of heat and UV rays. The dimming system may never be used as a sunshade or closed while driving.
06-25 Interior Structure 6.10 Skylight Safety instructions • Never open the skylight in strong winds/rain/hail, etc. or if the temperature outside is below -20°C! • Remove snow, ice or excessive dirt before opening. Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees, in garages, etc. • Do not use force to open the roof skylight when covered by ice or snow as this could break the hinges and opening mechanism. • Do not stand on the skylight. • Close and bolt the skylight before driving.
Interior Structure Dimming shade Pull the handle of the shade to any desired position or until the latch locks into the handle of the insect screen. Insect screen Push the clasp of the insect screen against the clasp of the shade until the latch locks into the clasp. Large roof bonnet Opening • Turn the crank to its user position. By turning the crank clockwise, you can now open the skylight to the desired position. When the maximum opening angle of 60° has been reached you will feel resistance.
06-27 Interior Structure 1 Round roof light To open: • Pull the lower end of all three locking mechanisms j towards the middle of the window and release them. • Push the full surface of the roof bonnet up until it locks into place. To close: • Close the roof bonnet. • Press the locking mechanisms j firmly until they lock into place. 6.11 Seats in the driver's cabin Please refer to the operating instructions of the basic vehicle for information on operating these.
Interior Structure Swivelling seats • Put the armrests up. • Move the seat to the middle position. • Release the lever to swivel the seat. The seat will be released from the locking position. • Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it. • Swivel the seat to the desired position.
06-29 Interior Structure 1 1 1 6.12 Construction of the seats Cushion fastenings The seat and back cushions are held in place by an anti-slip mat. Ensure that the seat cushions and backrests are fastened securely and correctly. Adjusting the height of the headrests • Grasp the cushion on the headrest and push it to the desired position.
Interior Structure • Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest. • The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips. Unbuckling the seatbelt • Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue. 6.13 Seatbelts in the caravan The centre seating arrangements are fitted with safety belts. As an option, they can be fitted with additional safety belts. Please note the overview of the seating arrangements for your vehicle.
06-31 Interior Structure 6.14 Overview of the seating arrangements 50 VS Van 50 GS Van 3 4 3 4 1 2 5 1 2 5 Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat Seat 5: must not be used while driving. 55 ES Van A65 GM Siesta 3 4 1 5 3 4 5* 6* 2 Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seat 5: must not be used while driving. 5: must not be used while driving. 1 2 Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving.
Interior Structure A60 KM Siesta 3 4 A55 GS Siesta 5* 6* 3 4 1 2 2 5 Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. *Seats 5 - 6: 1 Only for the optional additional belt rack. If the additional Seat 5: must not be used while driving. belt ack has not been fitted as an option, this seat may not be used while driving. 65 TL Siesta 65 FL Siesta 3 4 6 5 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving.
06-33 Interior Structure 65 UC Siesta 3 1 2 Seats 1 - 3: may be used while driving.
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06-35 Interior Structure 55 ES Van A65 GM Siesta Day position Night position
Interior Structure A60 KM Siesta A55 GS Siesta Day position Night position 06-36
06-37 Interior Structure 65 TL Siesta 65 FL Siesta Day position Night position
Interior Structure 65 UC Siesta 06-38
07-1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.1 Safety instructions The following must be observed: • Do not remove the signs on electrical components giving safety instructions or danger warnings. • Do not use the installation compartments for the caravan battery, on-board control panel, battery charger and 230 V connector box as additional storage room. • Smoking and naked flame are forbidden when checking electrical equipment.
Electrical Installations Advice and instructions Important • Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried out by a professional electrician. • Open battery circuit breaker and switch off 230V mains before carrying out maintenance work. Batteries • Please observe the battery manufacturer’s operating instructions. • The acid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. • The completely discharged battery must be recharged for at least 10 hours.
07-3 Electrical Installations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Control panel Description j Button for monitoring fresh water tank. k Button for monitoring consumer battery (B2). l Button for monitoring vehicle battery (B1). m LED indicates test in fresh water tank; flashing indicates empty tank. n LEDs signal level of fresh water tank. o LED indicates test in waste water tank; flashing indicates full tank. p Flashing LED indicates full waste water tank; LED 6 also indicates alarm.
Electrical Installations l Electricity as a numerical value m n 3 2 1 5 4 Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) As an optional feature, your vehicle is equipped with a battery sensor. The IBS control measures the available capacity of the battery and also indicates battery ageing. Legend DOD display Shows the remaining amount of time for use if current amount of use is continued.. Electric power display Red = discharge Green = charge j k Example: Current discharge: 0.1 A.
Electrical Installations 10 2 10 4 6 20 20 8 l m n o p q r s 10 3 AUX B A 30 5 7 25 16 1 4 11 2 8 9 1 2 5 3 1 2 6 B 15 7 14 13 3 9 5 A 20 3 3 6 10 4 1 11 12 13 19A 16 12 1 17 1 19B 2 8 18 9 1 2 3 4 1 4 7 2 5 8 11 10 3 9 12 20 6 07-5 -B2 +B2 +B1 21 22 23 Distribution module Fuses j k 10A fuse for supply of the front tent light 10A fuse for supply of the water pump 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 10A fu
Electrical Installations 7.3 Electric power supply Your motor home has the following connections for electric power supply: - electric mains (a.c. voltage 230 V) - caravan battery (d.c. voltage 12 V) Electric power supply from the electric mains The 230 V system is protected by a 2-pole circuit breaker with 16 A. The circuit breaker is located behind the driver‘s seat. Should there be a malfunction, the passenger circuit breaker opens the entire 230 V circuit.
07-7 Electrical Installations 7.4 Function of the power generating unit 1 Position of the battery charger The charger is located under the passenger seat. 2 After the mains connection has been plugged in, both the modular and the vehicle battery will automatically be charged by the battery charger in the motor home (even if the Control Panel has not been switched on). Charging procedure Exterior socket Opening • Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap upwards.
Electrical Installations The battery charger only works if the batteries have been inserted with their poles in the right direction. The minimum charging period of 12 hours must be extended accordingly if equipment using 12V is switched on during charging. Total discharge protection If the battery voltage of the ancillary battery sinks below 10.5 V a relay shuts down all equipment using power.
Electrical Installations 07-9 Operation when the motor is running As soon as the motor is running, a relay connects the starter battery and the caravan battery in parallel. The D+ signal sits close to the dynamo. Therefore, the dynamo charges both batteries. If the D+ signal no longer sits close to the dynamo, the two batteries will be separated from each other again. In this way, the starter battery cannot be discharged by equipment in the caravan.
Electrical Installations 7.5 Caravan battery Changing the battery Location • Please do not smoke when changing the battery. • Disconnect the connection to the 230 V network. • Before disconnecting or connecting the battery switch off all equipment using 12V power. • First, disconnect the negative (-) terminal. • Then disconnect the positive (+) terminal. • Remove the battery. • Insert the new battery. • Use the reverse sequence to connect the new battery.
07-11 Electrical Installations 1 1 Circuit breaker 7.6 Fuse protection of the electric system To protect the modular battery from being exhaustively discharged when the motor home is not being used, a circuit breaker j has been installed, which is located underneath, directly on the back of the passenger seat. When the switch is opened, the modular battery is completed disconnected from the 12 V mains.
Electrical Installations 1 2 3 Battery charger with a distribution module 7.7 Mobile navigation The charger l and distribution module k with integrated fuses are located in front of the modular battery under the passenger‘s seat. As an optional extra, your motor home can be equipped with a navigation system and integrated rear view camera, which can be clipped into a special holder on the dashboard. It then functions immediately. • Press the right switch j forward.
07-13 Electrical Installations • Remove the device from the holder when you park your motor home, as otherwise it will continue to use electricity and the starter battery might be discharged. • Read the device manufacturer‘s operating instructions carefully before initial operation. • Do not allow yourself to be distracted by this device as this may cause accidents. • Never operate the device while driving. • Check the display panel only when the traffic situation is safe for doing so. 7.
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08-1 Water Chapter 8: Water 8.1 General • Always use water that is of drinkable quality when working with food. This also applies for washing your hands or objects that come into contact with food. • In order to ensure excellent water quality, water should be taken directly from the public drinking water system. • Garden hoses, watering cans and similar materials unsuitable for drinking water should never be used to fill the mobile system.
Water 2 1 1 • Turn all taps to “warm”; let the water run and wait until the water runs without bubbles. This is the only way to ensure that the warm water boiler is also filled with water. Always ensure that the fresh water tank is filled before switching on the pump. The pump can be destroyed if allowed to run dry! Never introduce anti-freeze or other chemicals into the water system. This can be poisonous! When operating during winter ensure that the fresh water tank is sufficiently heated.
08-3 Water Waste water tank The waste water tank is fitted with a heating element (approx. 40 W) which prevents waste water from freezing during a light frost. Following activation of the waste water heating unit from the control panel it begins operation once the temperature of the waste water falls below approx. 8°C. The waste water heating cartridge can only be switched on when the motor home is connected to the 230V mains supply. Do a small quantity of antifreeze agent (e.g.
Water 2 2 1 Emptying the waste water tank • The waste water opening is located on the left side underneath the vehicle. • The valve k for opening the waste water opening is located either directly by the opening or in a protected position in the bottle container, depending on the model. • Unscrew the lid j, open the valve k or the ball valve and allow the waste water to run off. • When the waste water has drained out completely push the slide valve back in and screw the cap back on.
08-5 Water 8.3 Hot water supply Your motor home is equipped with a heating system with integrated boiler. The boiler holds 10 litres of water. During summer use the water can be heated independently of the heating system. Please see Chapter 9.3 Heating for instructions on operating the boiler. The non-electric safety or drain valve will automatically open at temperatures under approx. 3°C and drain the boiler contents via a drain nozzle.
Water Use toilet fluids very sparingly. An overdose is no guarantee of preventing possible odours! • Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids. • Then add enough water to completely cover the bottom of the waste tank. • Return the drain nozzle to its original position. Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl. • Push the waste tank back into position. • Ensure that the holding bar secures the waste tank. • Close the service flap.
08-7 Water Using the toilet • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. • Fill the toilet bowl with a small amount of water by pressing the flush button or by opening the drain valve by pulling the valve handle under the toilet bowl towards you. • Use the toilet. • After use open the drain valve (if still closed) and flush. Close the drain valve after flushing. Emptying the waste tank The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED lights up.
Water 1 2 Only empty the waste tank at specially designated disposal points and never in open spaces! • Take the waste tank to a designated disposal site, making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position. • Remove the cap on the drain nozzle. • Tilt the waste tank so that the drain nozzle is pointing downwards. • Press the vent button with your thumb and hold it down. The waste tank will drain itself.
09-1 Gas Chapter 9: Gas 9.1 General safety rules when using LPG fittings You are not permitted to operate the heating system while driving! Exception: As an optional feature, the vehicle can be equipped with a gas pressure regulator for use while driving (e.g. Control CS, SecuMotion). Checking the gas fittings • Before initial operation have the LPG fittings checked by an expert. • The gas fittings must be checked every 2 years by an LPG expert.
Gas Regulators and valves Before initial operation • Use only special vehicle regulators that have a safety valve. In accordance with the German DVWG (German Association of the Gas and Water Sector) Worksheet G 607, other regulators are not permitted; they are not adequate for handling the heavy strain. • Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 mbar. The regulations of EN 12864, Appendix D apply accordingly. The pressure governors must have a minimum flow rate of 1.2 hx/h.
09-3 Gas 4 3 2 1 5 9.2 Gas supply Gas bottle cabinet The motor home is equipped with a propane gas system (gas bottle not included in scope of delivery). This system is used to run the following equipment: - Cooker - Refrigerator - Heating - Hot water boiler - Oven - Possibly special accessories Depending on the model access to the gas bottle cabinet is either via the rear storage compartment or separately in the side wall. j The gas bottle container holds two 11 kg propane cylinders .
Gas 2 1 Gas regulator for France and Great Britain Due to specific country regulations, the gas regulator in vehicles exported to France and Great Britain is mounted on the wall of the gas bottle container. The requires the use of a high-pressure hose. Therefore, the low-pressure hoses that are normally used may not be fitted here. - gas regulator mounted on the wall - high-pressure hose k j This must be taken into account should it be necessary to replace the hose.
09-5 Gas Changing gas cylinders Do not smoke or ignite open flames while changing the gas cylinders. After changing the gas bottles, check whether there is any gas escaping from the tie-in point by spraying it with leak detection spray. • Open the door of the gas bottle cabinet. • Close the main stop valve on the gas cylinder. Pay attention to the direction of the arrow. • Unscrew the gas pressure regulator with the gas hose by hand from the gas bottle (left-handed thread).
Gas Over the years, vibrations can cause slight leakages to occur. If you suspect that there are leakages, have your dealer or an authorised workshop for gas facilities check your system. Never carry out leak tests near an open flame. Heating (Oven) Gas cooker Refrigerator The following applies to stop valves and valves: • All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving. • The photos above show the shutoff valves when they are closed.
09-7 Gas Gas regulator with a crash sensor (Optional Extra) 1 2 Using the MonoControl CS, it is possible to heat the vehicle even while driving. Should there be an accident, the integrated crash sensor automatically interrupts the gas supply, thereby preventing gas from escaping. (Effect of delay 3.5 g ± 0.5 g; this corresponds to an impact speed of 15-20 km/h against a fixed obstacle.) 3 To operate j Open the valve on the bottle.
Gas Changing a gas bottle Please use the enclosed screw aid to screw and unscrew the hose. It ensures the necessary tightening torque. • Open the door of the gas bottle container. • Close the main shutoff valve on the gas bottle, noting the direction of the arrow. • Unscrew the high-pressure hose from the gas bottle. • Release the fastening straps and take out the gas bottle. • Place a full gas bottle back in the gas bottle container and use both fastening straps to lash it securely.
Gas a Turn the knob to the left cylinder is to be used. bb a j or right to determine which DuoComfo rt b Shows the status of the cylinder in use. Green: full Red: empty min. 50 cm 09-9 1 Switching valve for the two-cylinder gas unit (Optional Extra) The DuoControl CS changeover valve enables you to automatically change from the operating bottle to the spare one. The crash sensor is integrated in the DuoControl; it enables you to use the heating system while driving.
Gas DuoC f d e c b a Remote indicator for the switching valve (Optional Extra) The remote indicator is coupled to the changeover valve of the two-bottle gas system. a Operation in summer. Press the switch down and the LED will show the status of the cylinder in use. b Display switched off. c Operation in winter. Press the switch up and, in addition to showing the status, the switching valve will be heated (yellow LED lights up).
10-1 Built-in devices Chapter 10: Built-in devices Please also refer to the instructions in Chapter 9 for operating gas devices, gas regulators and gas bottles. 10.1 General Information In this chapter, you will find information on the devices that have been built into the motor home. This information refers only to the operation of these devices. To some extent, the devices described are special accessories.
Built-in devices 10.2 Heating Combi Initial operation • Set the air vents in the motor home so that the warm air is blown out where required. • Check that the chimney is clear. Remove any covers. • Open the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve. Operating panel a Rotary switch for room temperature (1-5) b green LED lights up: “ON” green LED flashes: “COAST DOWN” to reduce the heater’s temperature.
10-3 Built-in devices To activate • Push in the knob at position (m) slightly and, at the same time, move it 90° towards position (k). • If the switch is in position (k), the knob will remain in position (m). k n m o To deactivate • Turn the switch at position (k) by 90° so that it is parallel to the frost control. • At the same time, the knob will jump from position (m) to position (n). FrostControl FrostControl is a non-electric safety or drain valve.
Built-in devices Combi Combi 3 1 1 40° 60° f d e 60° a g, h b 7 3 25 7 3 25 5 9 4 a g, h b c 5 9 4 60° 3 1 1 40° c 60° f d e Summer operation Winter operation • Turn the rotary switch on the operating panel to Position c (summer operation 40°C or 60°C). Heating with regulated water temperature • Set the rotary switch to operating position (e). • Turn the rotary button (a) to the desired thermostat setting (1-5).
10-5 Built-in devices revert back to the lowest setting and heat the water in the boiler to 60° C. The yellow LED (g) will go out when the water temperature has been reached. Heating without regulated water temperature • Set the rotary switch to operating position (d). • Turn the rotary button (a) to the desired thermostat setting (1-5). The green LED (b) for operation lights up and simultaneously displays the setting for the room temperature selected.
Built-in devices 10-6 Turning off • Turn the heater off using the rotary switch (position f). The green LED (b) will go out. If the green LED (b) flashes after the device has been turned off, a coast-down phase to reduce the device’s temperature is being carried out. This will finish after a few minutes and the green LED (b) will go out. In the case of malfunction, the red LED (h) will light up. Please check the manufacturer`s instructions to determine possibble causes of malfunction.
10-7 Built-in devices Combi E a g 230 V~ b c d e f 10.3 Electric Heating System (Optional Extra) The electric heating system also has heating rods to enable electric operation. These can be switched on or combined manually.
Built-in devices 10-8 2 1 10.4 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver's Cab (Optional Extra) This heating unit is integrated in the water circuit; electric power is supplied by means of the 12V modular battery. Function The heating function is set manually using the switch in the driver's cab. Set the switch to position j k to heat the driver's cab. if you prefer to heat the motor; Set the switch to position this will, however, also preheat the interior.
10-9 Built-in devices 10.5 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. - 12 V operation: electricity is supplied by the motor home’s battery. - 230 V operation: electricity is supplied from an external source. - LPG: supply is from the motor home’s gas bottles 2 1 3 12 V operation Please refer to the manufacturer's separate operating instructions before using the refrigerator. 12 V operation can only be used while driving, when the motor is running.
Built-in devices 10-10 • To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position. 230 V operation k • Turn the energy selector switch to mains . • Set the temperature using the thermostat. • To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position. Gas operation l • Turn the energy selector switch to gas operation . • Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the “Refrigerator” gas stop valve.
10-11 Built-in devices To avoid mould or unpleasant odours always lock the refrigerator door in the ventilation position when the refrigerator is turned off. Lock on the Slim Tower Lockon onthe theDometic Dometicmodel model22 Lock Refrigerator door lock While driving, the refrigerator door must always be closed and locked. The refrigerator door has an automatic lock. If the door is closed and pushed firmly it will lock automatically.
Built-in devices 10-12 To remove the freezer • Fold down the locking clamps underneath the freezer. • Push both clamps towards the middle. • Pull the freezer slightly out. • Unhinge the door. • Remove the floor panel of the freezer. Information on removing the freezer is also given on the freezer door.
10-13 Built-in devices 2 1 Freezer compartment 10.6 Gas cooker If the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very high, drops of water may form on the metal frame of the separate freezer compartment. For this reason, it has been fitted with a frame heater. If the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very high, switch the frame heater on by pressing j. This helps to avoid corrosion. When the frame heater is on, the control light k will shine.
Built-in devices 10-14 Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combustion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle. If this is ignored there is an acute risk to life due to a lack of oxygen and the odourless carbon monoxide which could be generated. 1 Do not operate the cooker when the glass covering is closed. 2 Operation • Open the tinted glass covering j. • Turn the rotary switch k of the burner you wish to use to the ignition position (large flame) and press.
10-15 Built-in devices • To turn off the gas flame, turn the rotary switch back to the “0” position • Close the main gas stop valve on the gas cooker. Use oven gloves or potholders when handling hot pots, pans or similar objects. You may be burned! After cooking, leave the glass covering open until the burner no longer emits heat. Otherwise, the glass plate could explode. Never store easily flammable objects such as dishtowels, serviettes, etc. near the cooker. Danger of fire! 10.
Built-in devices 10-16 • Never operate the oven when it is empty (no food inside). • Never use the grill (Optional Extra) for longer than 25 minutes. • Never use the oven to heat the motor home. Switching on • Turn on the 12 V power supply at the main switch of the control panel. • Open the main stop valve on the gas cylinder and the gas stop valve “Oven”. • Open the oven door as far as it will go. • Position the oven rack or baking tray in such a way that there is no direct contact with the flame.
10-17 Built-in devices 1 2 3 10.8 Fume Hood (Optional Extra) The built-in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside. j Light k To switch on l To set the speed for the fan Clean the filter of the fume hood regularly, as it collects fat from kitchen odours. 10.9 Rooftop Air Conditioning (Optional Extra) The air conditioner is located instead of the roof window on the living room ceiling.
Built-in devices 10-18 To set the direction of ventilation • First turn the knob counter-clockwise. • Set the slide to correspond with the desired direction of ventilation. • Turn the knob clockwise.
11-1 Maintenance and Care Chapter 11: Maintenance and Care 11.1 Maintenance Maintenance intervals There are stipulated maintenance intervals for the motor home and its equipment. Also note the maintenance intervals for the basic Ford vehicle. Maintenance of the Ford base vehicle Not all Ford service partners are equipped to provide professional maintenance for and repair motor homes in their workshops. Ford has Service Premium Partners that specialise in motor homes.
Maintenance and Care The following applies for maintenance intervals: • Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer 12 months after the vehicle was first registered. • All further maintenance should be carried out once a year by a HOBBY dealer. • The maintenance of the basic vehicle as well as all built-in equipment should be carried out at the intervals given in each operating manual.
11-3 Maintenance and Care 11.3 Care Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary. Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose. Using cleaning materials sparingly. Aggressive cleansers, such as wheel rim cleaners, damage the environment. Only wash the vehicle at sites designated for this purpose. Avoid direct exposure to sunlight and adhere to environmental protection measures. Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents.
Maintenance and Care The following applies when waxing the surfaces: • The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally with wax. Follow the application instructions given by the wax manufacturers. The following applies for damages: • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. Skylights, windows and doors The following applies when polishing the surfaces: • In exceptional cases, use polish to refinish weathered varnished surfaces.
11-5 Maintenance and Care Cleaning the interior To reduce problems arising from dampness, use water sparingly when cleaning inside. The following applies for cushions, upholstery and curtains: • Clean cushions with a soft brush or hoover. • Have very dirty upholstery and curtains dry-cleaned. Do not wash them yourself! • If necessary, wash them carefully using the foam from mild-action detergent. Cleaning instructions for materials that containTeflon (Dubai and Devon) • Always treat spots immediately.
Maintenance and Care 11-6 Chocolate or coffee should only be washed out with lukewarm water. The following applies for carpeted floors: • Clean with a hoover or brush. • If necessary, treat with carpet shampoo or a shampooing machine. The following applies for the PVC flooring: Sand and dust can damage the surface of PVC flooring that is walked on regularly. When in use, clean the floor daily with a Hoover or a broom. • Use cleansing agents for PVC floors and clean water when washing the floor.
11-7 Maintenance and Care Accessories 11.4 Winter Lay Up for the Motor home The following applies for their care: • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to 60° C and mild household cleansers. • Clean greasy or oily surfaces with spirits. • If necessary, lubricate door hinges and leveling supports. • Clean fresh water pipes, the fresh water and waste water tanks once a year. The camping season often ends when winter starts.
Maintenance and Care 11-8 The following applies for tanks and containers: • Empty and clean the fresh water tank. • Empty and clean the waste water tank. • Empty and clean the toilet tank. • Completely empty the hot-water boiler: use the control panel to switch off the electric power supply and open all of the water taps. • Shut the main stop valve on the gas cylinder as well as all separate gas stop valves. Always take the gas cylinders out of the gas bottle container, even if they are empty.
11-9 Maintenance and Care The following applies for the interior fittings: • Empty and clean the refrigerator; leave the refrigerator door open. • Leave stowage spaces and cupboards open to enable air circulation. • Place cushions and mattresses in such a way that they do not come into contact with condensation. • If necessary, heat the motor home to prevent the build-up of mould from condensation. • Set up a dehumidifier (such as salt) inside the camper and dry the granulate or change it regularly.
Maintenance and Care 11-10 The following applies for ventilation: • Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the vehicle and open all of the upper cupboards, curtains and shades/screens. This enables you to achieve optimum ventilation and de-aerating. • Every morning, air all of the cushions and stowage spaces and dry any damp spots. • Air thoroughly with fully opened doors and windows several times a day.
11-11 Maintenance and Care At the end of the winter season The following applies for the care of the vehicle: • Thoroughly wash the underbody and the motor. This removes corrosive thawing agents (salts, alkali). • Clean the exterior and use normal car wax to preserve metal parts. • Do not forget to remove flue extensions, cover panels on refrigerators, etc. Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose. Using cleaning materials sparingly.
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12-1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 12: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your vehicle in an environmentally friendly way. The following applies for environmentally fair use: • When spending longer periods in towns and cities ask about specially designated campsites for motor homes and use them.
Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12-2 The following applies for waste water: • Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers! • Never empty waste water in open spaces or down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. • Empty your waste water tank as often as possible, even if it is not completely full (hygiene). If possible, rinse out the waste water tank with fresh water after emptying.
12-3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation • Never allow the waste tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up. • Never empty wastes down manholes! Generally, the public waste water system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins.
Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12.2 Returning the vehicle If you should ever have to give up your motor home and have it recycled, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back (status at the time of printing). This means that your HOBBY motor home will be taken back free of charge by any Ford dealer and expertly recycled.
13-1 Technical Data Chapter 13: Technical Data 13.1 Weights according to 92/21/EWG Model Series T 500 GFSC Limited Edition - Van Mass when Weight of Driver Diesel Basic vehicle is basic [kg] equipment ready to vehicle start 2485 75 68 110 2738 Techn. Overload No. of Conven- Overload Length of Personal Remaining perm.
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13-3 Technical Data 13.3 Technical data Hobby Model Model Type Base vehicle Motorisation5) Model exhaust gas emissions Chassis Frame extension Tow-bar Towing bracket Spherical head FORD Transit V347 (front wheel drive) T 500 GFSC H2 FT 350 M 2.2 TDCi (103 kW) Euro 4 Flat bottom 205914 lowered SAWIKO 30LF70003P Typ 05 (3009000500) T 650 AK GFM Limited Edition - Siesta Limited Edition - Van H2 FT 350 L 2.
Technical Data Belt system 13-4 Seats t.p.o.w. Permissible Permiss.
13-5 Technical Data Load increased for Motorhomes Hobby Model Model Seats Permissible front axle load Permiss. rear axle load Unbraked trailer load3) Braked trailer load3) Maximum towing weight --- --- --- Type Base vehicle H2 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 4 3850 1750 2250 750 1000 4850 t.p.o.w.
Technical Data Length Total Height Width Front tread Rear Wheel Front tread base projection of super- length1) 2) width width structure4) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- Rear projection1) --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 3701 5999 2710 2140 1757 1718 3300 933 1766 3701 5999 2710 2140 1757 1718 3300 933 1766 4393 6762 2710 2140 1757 1718 3750 933 2079 4584 7055 2785 2310 1757 1718 3750 933 2372 4584 7055 2785 2310 1757 1718 3750 933 2372 458
13-7 Technical Data 13.4 Tyres and rims for basic motor home vehicles Basic model t.p.o.w. [kg] Perm. axle load front Perm.
Technical Data 13-8 Tyres and rims for loaded motor homes increased loads Perm. axle load front Perm.
13-9 Technical Data 13.5 Accessory weights Object FORD convenience package Hobby start-up package Hobby all-inclusive package Additional gel battery Additional loudspeaker Additional socket Air conditioner 2200, 230V Battery sensor Bedspread Bicycle carrier for 2 bicycles Bicycle carrier for 3 bicycles Comfortable bed system incl.
Technical Data 13-10
Ix-1 Index Index A Access ladder Garage bed/alcoves 06-20 Accessories upkeep 11-7 Additional loads 03-3 Additional pneumatic spring 03-6 Airing 11-2 Alcoves 06-19 Auxiliary heating 10-8 Awning 05-12 B Bar 06-5 Basic equipment 03-1 Battery circuit breaker 07-2 Bed conversion 06-11 Bed ladder collapsible 06-20 Berths 06-13 Bicycle carrier 05-11 Boot lid 05-7 Brakes 02-6, 04-8 Breakdown of devices 07-11 C Car jack 02-8 Carrier 05-11 Changeover valve 09-5 Changing the tire 04-7 Charger place of installation 0
Index Heating operation in summer 10-4 operation in winter 10-4 place of installation of control panel 10-2 to operate 10-4 to switch off 10-6 Hinged windows 06-21 Hot water supply 08-5 I Insect screen 06-21 Intelligent battery sensor (IBS) 07-4 K Keys to the vehicle 05-5 Kitchen drawer 06-3 Kitchen extension 06-10 L Levelling supports 03-4 Loading 02-5 roof rail 05-10 M Mains connection 07-6 Maintenance intervals 11-1 Maintenance brake system 04-8 Mass when ready to drive 03-1 Modular battery 07-10 changi
A-1 Appendix Calculating masses for HOBBY motor homes The following table enables you to calculate the mass of your own motor home on the basis of the mass data given in this manual. This calculation must always result in a positive remaining load in order to fulfil current legal requirements.
Appendix A-2 Model: Technically permissible overall mass: Mass when the vehicle is ready to start (incl. gas, water, electricity, driver and fuel): - Conventional load (no. of seats [excl. driver] x 75 kg: - Additional equipment: 1.) - 2.) - 3.) - 4.) - 5.) - 6.) - 7.) - 8.) - 9.) - 10.) - 11.) - 12.) - 13.) - 14.) - 15.) - Personal luggage = (10 x N) + (10 x L): - N - Total number of seats (incl.
