elddis Avantgarde 400RL 2004 User Manual

All the illustrations and descriptive matter in
this handbook are intended to give a general
idea of the motorhome. Changing market and
supply situations may prevent us from
maintaining the exact specification details in
this handbook and we therefore reserve the
right to alter specifications as materials and
conditions demand.
Please check current details with your retailer
and inspect the motorhome to ensure it is
satisfactory before purchase. Retailers are not
agents and have absolutely no authority to
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2004

elddis Avantgarde 400RL 2004 Specifications

General

Year	2004
Make	Elddis
Model	Avantgarde 400RL
Vehicle Type	Motorhome
Berths	4
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	3300 kg
Width	2.20 m
Fuel Type	Diesel
Transmission	Manual
Cooker	Yes
Toilet	Yes
Shower	Yes
Washbasin	Yes
Microwave	No
TV Aerial	Yes
Solar Panel	No
Bike Rack	No

Summary

Introduction

Safety Recommendations

General Safety

Essential safety advice for operating the motorhome and its systems.

Preparing for the Road

Your Motorhome (Weights Explained)

Explanation of vehicle weight terms like Mass in Running Order and Payload.

Loading and Distribution of Weight in the Motorhome

Guidance on how to load the motorhome for optimal balance and safety.

Safety & Security

Motorhome Theft

Connecting Services - Water

Using a Water Container

Changing the Filter Cartridge

Connecting Services - Gas

Types of Gas

Connection

Steps and safety advice for connecting gas appliances and cylinders.

Connecting Services - Electricity

Mains Supply

How to connect the motorhome to a site's mains electrical supply safely.

Mains Unit

Description of the motorhome's main electrical control unit and its functions.

Controls

Autostratus/Castaway Control Panel "PC-200"

On Leaving Caravan Site

RCD/MCB Protection

Explanation of Residual Current Device (RCD) and Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) functions.

Motorhome Equipment

Truma UltraStore Water Heater

Information on the dual-source water heater, its operation, and maintenance.

Gas Operating Instructions Control Panel (Gas Operation)

How to operate the gas controls for the water heater.

Refrigerator

Pressurised Water System Pump

Oven, Hob & Grill

Operational instructions and warnings for the oven, hob, and grill unit.

Air Conditioning Blizzard 1500 Air Conditioning Unit

How to operate the Blizzard 1500 air conditioning unit, including settings.

The Heki 2 Rooflight

Blinds and Flyscreens

Using the Alarm

Draining the Water Heater

Electrical Operating Instructions

To Adjust the Pressure Switch:

Smoke Alarm

Alarm System (if fitted)

Information on the motorhome's alarm system, its preparation, and use.

Care of Your Motorhome

Exterior Painted Bodywork

Water Systems

Important procedures for maintaining the motorhome's water system and preventing contamination.

Systems

Acrylic Windows

Servicing

Motorhome Annual Service Record

A record log for annual servicing of the motorhome, detailing checks performed.

Care Warranty

Information regarding the 3-year warranty and its conditions related to servicing.

Warranty

If You Have a "Warranty" Problem

Steps to follow if you encounter an issue covered by the motorhome's warranty.

Autostratus Technical Specifications 2004

Castaway Technical Specifications 2004

RG

RB

Autoquest Technical Specifications 2004

Avantgarde Technical Specifications 2004