Hobby 495 UL La Vita User Manual

Dear Camper Owners,
We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new HOBBY camper and hope that you will
always enjoy traveling with it.
Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been driving a camper for a longer period of time. It
will help you to avoid operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment. Correct handling
of all technical details will increase your driving comfort and maintain the value of your camper.
We wish you and your companions many enjoyable trips and hope you always have a safe journey.
Your
HOBBY Camper Plant
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

Hobby 495 UL La Vita Specifications

General

Brand	Hobby
Model	495 UL La Vita
Category	Motorhomes
Language	English

Summary

Safety

General Information

Key safety aspects, emergency equipment, fire prevention, and vehicle keys.

Before the Drive

Pre-drive checks for exterior and interior preparation, and fire fighting measures.

Loading

Guidelines for distributing weight and managing drawbar load for safe driving.

Handling Performance

Advice on driving, cornering, braking, and shunting the camper safely.

After the Drive

Wheels, Tires

Tires

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure, checking frequency, and adjustment.

Profile Depth and Age of Tires

Changing the Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a tire on the camper.

Installation of Electrical Devices

Safety Tips

Important safety warnings regarding electrical equipment installation and maintenance.

Control Panel

Overview of the control panel functions, switches, and indicators.

Electrical Supply

Connecting to mains power, base vehicle, or auxiliary battery, and circuit protection.

Lighting in the Camper

Water

Tanks

Water Supply

How to fill, empty, and operate the water system, including hot water supply.

Water Flushing Toilet

Preparation, operation, and emptying procedures for the toilet system.

Gas System

General Safety Rules for Liquid Gas Facilities

Safety inspections, installations, modifications, and regulator requirements for gas systems.

Gas Supply

Information on the bottle container, changing gas bottles, and shutoff valves.

Built-in Devices

General Information

Hot-air Heating

Installation, operation, and battery replacement for the hot-air heating system.

Hot-water Heating System

Operation modes, functions, and control of the hot-water heating system.

Refrigerator

Methods of operation (12V, 230V, gas), thermostat settings, and door locking.

Gas Cooker

Maintenance and Upkeep

Maintenance

Drawgear

Upkeep

Winter Operation