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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1
Model Year .............................................................. 1-1
Elddis Technical Approvals .................................. 1-1
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio ............... 3-1
Nose Weight Indicator Jockey Wheel
(Option only).................................................. 3-1
Loading .................................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ................................. 3-1
External Loading & Checks ................................ 3-1
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ......................... 3-2
Winterhoff Stabiliser - Hitch Head
Operation ....................................................... 3-2
Activating the stabiliser ....................................... 3-2
Checking the stabiliser ........................................ 3-2
Uncoupling ............................................................. 3-3
Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable ......... 3-3
Correct Procedure For Use .............................. 3-3
Where a Designated Attachment Point
Is Provided On The Tow Bar ....................... 3-3
Where No Designated Attachment Point
Is Provided On The Tow Bar ....................... 3-4
Other Means of Attachment .............................. 3-4
When The Breakaway Cable Is Attached
Check To Ensure ........................................... 3-4
Before Setting Off ..................................................3-4
Handbrake .............................................................. 3-5
Cables ...................................................................... 3-5
TOWING AND DRIVING ..................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Setting Off .............................................................. 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1
Selecting a Pitch .................................................... 5-1
Side-To-Side Levelling .......................................... 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1
Ramp ........................................................................ 5-1
Front & Back Levelling ......................................... 5-1
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or
Steep Hill ........................................................ 5-2
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
Changing a Gas Cylinder .................................... 6-3
Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-3
Water System ........................................................ 6-4
High Flow Watermaster Pump with
Intelligent Control (IC) ............................... 6-4
To prime the Water System ............................... 6-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-5
Helpful Hints .......................................................... 6-5
Troubleshooting .................................................... 6-5
Diagnostic Codes ..................................................6-6
Winterising ............................................................ 6-6
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1
LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1
Gas Barbecue Point ...............................................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
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish .................................... 8-2
Solar Panel Connection ...................................... 8-2
Satellite TC Connection ...................................... 8-2
12V Fuses - Single Axle & Twin Axle Models .. 8-3
HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panels .................................... 9-1
Crusader ................................................................. 9-1
Cooking equipment ..............................................9-3
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-3
Electric Hotplate ................................................... 9-3
Gas Burners ........................................................... 9-4
Using the appliance ............................................... 9-4
Leaks .........................................................................9-4
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