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Dethleffs 2006 Globetrotter XXL User Manual

Dethleffs 2006 Globetrotter XXL
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Instruction manu
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lobetrotter XXL - 11-06 - DET-0047-01EN
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2006 Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG, Isny
Instruction manual
Congratulations
We congratulate you on your new motorhome and would like to thank you for choosing a quality product from
Dethleffs.
Whether you want to enjoy your holidays on good or bad roads, whether you want to have your "holiday home"
out in the country, at the seaside or in the mountains: Your Dethleffs motorhome will always make sure that
you can enjoy your holidays because the Dethleffs team has been building caravans for more than seventy
years and knows what is important. This experience shows itself in the well thought-out, cosy and yet highly
functional equipment as well as in the outstanding driving characteristics.
Each Dethleffs vehicle is manufactured with great care and the quality is closely checked. This ensures that
our products have a long service life. In view of these strict requirements, we guarantee top quality of our prod-
ucts and grant you a six year leakage guarantee of the body in accordance with our guarantee conditions (see
section 1.2).
This instruction manual deals primarily with the body of your motorhome. It will give you all important informa-
tion and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Dethleffs motorhome to the full. We have
also included a chapter on maintenance – and thus on the conservation of value.
In addition, you will find the documents on the base vehicle and the various built-in appliances.
For maintenance work or whenever you need some help, please always get in touch with your authorised spe-
cialist workshop. They know your motorhome best of all, and will meet all your requests fast and reliably.
We wish you a lot of fun with your motorhome, a relaxing holiday and safe driving at all times.
Your Dethleffs team

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Dethleffs 2006 Globetrotter XXL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDethleffs
Model2006 Globetrotter XXL
CategoryMotorhomes
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Guarantee

Guarantee conditions

Explains the six-year leakage guarantee, inspection requirements, and warranty terms.

Safety

Fire prevention

Covers fire risks, fire fighting, and actions in case of fire.

Electrical system

Safety instructions for working on the electrical system.

Before the journey

Payload

Discusses vehicle overloading, tyre pressure, and gross weight limits.

Calculating the payload

Explains how to calculate the payload using vehicle documents and weighing.

Loading the motorhome correctly

Provides guidance on distributing load evenly and safely within the motorhome.

Road safety

Pre-journey checklist for vehicle safety and documentation.

During the journey

Brakes

Checks and advice regarding the vehicle's braking system.

Seat belts

Guidelines for using seat belts correctly and safely.

Living

Ventilation

Importance of ventilation, condensation management, and air circulation.

Extending the seating group

Steps for converting the seating group into a sleeping area.

Extending the central seating group

Detailed steps to extend the central seating group.

Extending the central seating group with divan

Instructions for extending the central seating group with a divan.

Converting seating groups for sleeping

General guidance on converting seating groups for sleeping.

Central seating group

Steps to convert the central seating group into a bed.

Central seating group with extension

Instructions for converting the central seating group with extension.

Central seating group with divan

Steps to convert the central seating group with divan.

Gas system

General

Safety instructions, gas consumption, bottle changing, and connections.

Gas bottles

Guidelines for transporting, securing, and using gas bottles.

Changing gas bottles

Procedure and safety precautions for changing gas bottles.

External gas connection

Safety instructions for connecting external gas appliances.

Duomatic switching facility

Explanation of the automatic switching system for two gas bottles.

Electrical system

General safety instructions

Safety precautions for electrical system work and device operation.

12 V power supply

Explanation of the 12 V DC power supply and its components.

Living area battery

Information on charging and maintenance of the living area battery.

Charging the living area battery and starter battery

Instructions for charging batteries using various power sources.

Charging using a 240 V power supply

Procedure for charging batteries when connected to 240 V.

Charging with an external charger

Step-by-step guide for charging batteries with an external charger.

Charging the battery

How the vehicle engine and 240V supply charge the batteries.

12 V main switch

Operation of the 12 V main switch to power the living area.

Battery alarm for the living area battery

Information on battery alarms and low voltage warnings.

240 V power supply

Overview of appliances powered by the 240 V supply.

240 V connection

Instructions for connecting to an external 240 V power supply.

Fuses

General advice on replacing fuses.

Appliances

Alde hot-water heater

Instructions for initial start-up, operation, and control buttons.

Selecting the operating mode

How to select operating modes like gas or 240V electrical.

Independent vehicle heater

Operation and safety of the independent vehicle heater.

Alde boiler

Safety advice and operation of the Alde boiler.

Filling/emptying the boiler

Steps for filling and emptying the boiler with water.

Cooker

Safety advice and general operation of the cooker.

Gas cooker

Instructions for switching the gas cooker on and off.

Gas oven

Instructions for switching the gas oven on and off.

Microwave oven

Safety and operating instructions for the microwave oven.

Refrigerator

General information on refrigerator operation and ventilation.

Operation (Dometic 7 series with automatic power selection and frame heater)

How the AES system selects energy sources and operates the refrigerator.

Air conditioning unit

Installation, operation, and remote control of the AC unit.

Sanitary fittings

Water supply, general

Information on the water tank, pump, and general water system operation.

Water tank

Details about the water tank, filler neck, and drainage points.

Waste water tank

Information on waste water tank, tap, drain neck, and odour seals.

Filling the water system

Procedure for filling the vehicle's water system.

Emptying the water system

Steps for emptying and ventilating the water system to prevent frost.

Swivel toilet

Procedure for flushing and emptying the swivel toilet.

Care

Winter care

Measures for protecting the vehicle during winter.

Winter lay-up

Additional measures for winter storage of the vehicle.

Maintenance

Inspection work

Importance of regular inspections by qualified personnel.

Alde hot-water heater

Maintenance for the Alde hot-water heater.

Wheels and tyres

General

Tyre maintenance, age, and general safety checks.

Changing wheels

Step-by-step instructions for changing vehicle wheels.

Tyre pressure

Importance of correct tyre pressure and maintenance schedule.

Troubleshooting

Braking system

Faults and remedies related to the braking system.

Electrical system

Common electrical faults and their solutions.

Gas system

Troubleshooting common gas system faults.

Cooker

Faults and remedies for the gas cooker and oven.

Heater/boiler

Faults and remedies for the heater and boiler system.

Refrigerator

Troubleshooting common refrigerator faults and error indicators.

Water supply

Troubleshooting common problems with the water supply system.

Helpful notes