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Fiat Capron A70 - User Manual

Fiat Capron A70
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Contents
1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Fire prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.1 Avoidance of fire risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.2 Fire-fighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1.3 In case of fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Road safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5 Gas system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.1 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.5.2 Gas bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.6 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.7 Water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Before the journey . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 Initial start-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.1 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.3.2 Calculating the payload. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.3.3 Loading the vehicle correctly. . . . . . . . 22
4.3.4 Rear garage/rear storage space . . . . . 23
4.3.5 Bike rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.4 Entrance step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.5 Roman shade for windscreen
and side panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.6 PVC-floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.7 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.8 Branch block (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.9 Bonnet (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.10 Filling in windscreen washer fluid
(model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.11 Checking engine oil level (model I) . . . 29
4.12 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.13 Road safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 During the journey . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.1 Driving the motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.2 Driving speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.3 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.4 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.4.1 Fastening the seat belt correctly . . . . . 35
5.5 Driver's seat and
front passenger's seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.6 Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.7 Seating arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.8 Tablet holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.9 Electrical window winder . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.10 Electrically adjustable
sexternal mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.11 Filling up with diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
6 Pitching the motorhome . . . . . . 39
6.1 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.2 Entrance step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3 Ramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.4 Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.4.1 General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.4.2 Steady legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.5 240 V connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.6 Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1.1 Driver's door,
conversion door, outside . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.1.2 Conversion door, inside . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.1.3 Driver's door, inside (model I) . . . . . . . 42
7.1.4 Insect screen on the
conversion door, extendable . . . . . . . . 43
7.2 External flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2.1 Flap lock, elliptical-shaped. . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.4 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.4.1 Sliding window without lock . . . . . . . . . 45
7.4.2 Hinged window with
automatic hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.4.3 Roman shade for windscreen
and side panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.4.4 Blind and insect screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.4.5 Sunroof with rotary hinges . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.4.6 Roman shade and insect screen . . . . . 50
7.5 Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
7.5.1 Skylight with snap latch . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.5.2 Heki skylight (mini and midi) . . . . . . . . 53
7.6 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.1 Suspension table with
fold-out leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.6.2 Lift-off table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.7 Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.7.1 LED lamp (model I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.8 TV unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.9 Beds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.9.1 Overcab bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.9.2 Pull-down bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.9.3 Bunk bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.9.4 Fixed bed (gas-pressure springs) . . . . 62
7.9.5 Lying surface of rear single beds. . . . . 63
7.10 Converting seating groups
for sleeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.10.1 Central seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.10.2 Front bench seat with divan. . . . . . . . . 64
7.10.3 Front bench seat with
lengthwise seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
7.10.4 Front bench seat (guest bed). . . . . . . . 66

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • S
    Shelly CooperAug 9, 2025
    What to do if there is no gas in my Fiat Capron A70?
    • H
      heatherhoffmanAug 9, 2025
      First, check if the gas bottle is empty and change it if needed. Then, ensure the gas isolator tap and the regulator tap on the gas bottle are open. If the external temperature is too low (below -42 °C for propane or 0 °C for butane), wait for warmer weather. If none of these steps work, there may be a defect in the built-in appliance.
  • T
    Taylor Floyd MDAug 17, 2025
    Why is my starter or living area battery not charging in 240 V mode on my Fiat Motorhomes?
    • T
      Timothy PerezAug 17, 2025
      Several factors could be at play. Begin by checking the jumbo flat fuse (40 A) and the flat fuse (2 A) in the living area battery and replace them if defective. Ensure that the battery cut-off switch on the transformer/rectifier is switched on. Also, the living area battery might simply be discharged, so try charging it. If none of these steps resolves the issue, the charger module in the transformer/rectifier may be defective.
  • K
    kenneth60Aug 25, 2025
    What to do if the road light system does no longer work correctly in Fiat Capron A70 Motorhomes?
    • R
      Ryan WaltersAug 25, 2025
      The issue might stem from a defective bulb. Replace the bulb, ensuring you note the correct volts and watts specifications. Alternatively, the fuse on the transformer/rectifier could be defective, in which case, replace the fuse.
  • C
    Calvin MeyersSep 1, 2025
    What to do if the extractor hood does not work in Fiat Motorhomes?
    • M
      Michael ReyesSep 1, 2025
      Check the power supply and replace the fuse if necessary. Also, the grease filter might be clogged, so try cleaning it.

Summary

Vehicle Safety Instructions

Fire Prevention and Safety

Instructions on fire prevention and actions to take in case of fire.

General Vehicle Safety

General safety advice regarding ventilation, appliances, and vehicle handling.

Road Safety Precautions

Essential checks and precautions for safe driving.

Gas System Safety

Safety instructions and general information for the gas system.

Electrical System Safety

Safety precautions and guidelines for the vehicle's electrical system.

Water System Safety

Safety advice and procedures for maintaining the water system.

Before the Journey Checks

Understanding Vehicle Payload

Guidelines for calculating and managing vehicle payload and weight limits.

Correct Vehicle Loading Procedures

Instructions on how to distribute load correctly for safety and vehicle handling.

Pre-Journey Road Safety Checklist

A checklist for ensuring road safety before commencing the journey.

During the Journey

Driving the Motorhome

General advice and safety measures for driving the motorhome.

Driving Speed Guidance

Guidance on appropriate driving speed and factors affecting it.

Brake System Information

Information on brake checks and general advice for braking.

Seat Belt Usage and Safety

Instructions on the correct use and fastening of seat belts.

Pitching the Motorhome

General Support Operation

General instructions and guidelines for using the vehicle's supports.

Living in the Motorhome

Door Operation and Security

Procedures for opening and closing vehicle doors and ensuring security.

Vehicle Ventilation

Importance of ventilation and how to ensure it.

Window Operation

General information and procedures for operating vehicle windows.

Bed Information

Instructions and safety for various bed types.

Overcab Bed Safety and Use

Safety, access, and driving position for the overcab bed.

Gas System Operation

General Gas System Safety

General safety rules and responsibilities for operating the gas system.

Gas Bottle Handling and Use

Guidelines for handling, transporting, and connecting gas bottles.

Electrical System Guide

Electrical System Safety

Essential safety rules for working with the electrical system.

12 V Power Supply

Information on the 12 V power supply and battery management.

Living Area Battery

Details on the living area battery, its maintenance, and charging.

Transformer;Rectifier (EBL 119)

Functions and components of the transformer/rectifier unit.

Control Panel (LT 100)

Overview of the control panel and its functions.

240 V Power Supply Connection

Information on connecting and using the 240 V power supply.

Fuses in the Electrical System

Details on identifying and replacing fuses in the electrical system.

Vehicle Appliances Guide

Heater and Hot Water Production

How to operate the heater and produce hot water.

Gas Cooker Operation

Instructions for operating the gas cooker safely and effectively.

Gas Oven with Grill Operation

How to operate the gas oven and grill.

Refrigerator Operation

Operating modes and temperature control for the refrigerator.

Sanitary Fittings

General Water Supply Information

General advice on water supply and system maintenance.

Emptying the Water System

Steps to properly drain and ventilate the entire water system.

Vehicle Care and Maintenance

Water System Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning and disinfecting the water system.

Wheels and Tyres

Tyre Pressure Importance

Importance of correct tyre pressure and how to check it.

Vehicle Troubleshooting Guide

Electrical System Faults

Troubleshooting common electrical system issues.

Gas System Faults

Troubleshooting common problems with the gas system.

Heater;Boiler Faults

Common faults and solutions for the heater and boiler.

Refrigerator Faults

Troubleshooting common refrigerator problems.

Water Supply Faults

Identifying and resolving faults related to the water supply system.

Fiat Capron A70 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Vehicle TypeMotorhome
Base VehicleFiat Ducato
Fuel Tank Capacity90 L
Water Tank Capacity120 L
Gross Vehicle Weight3500 kg
Engine2.3 MultiJet
Power130 bhp

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