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– In order to ensure that the Caravan Mover®
operates correctly, the distance between the
tyres and the disengaged drive rollers must
be 20 mm. All tyres must have the same
inflation pressure as per the manufacturer’s
instructions (check at regular intervals!). If
tyres are worn or new tyres are fitted, the
distance between the drive rollers and the
tyres may need to be readjusted (see “Instal-
lation of the drive units”).
– Do not use the Caravan Mover® as a support
when jacking up the caravan, since this may
damage the drive unit.
– Sensitive objects such as cameras, DVD
players etc. must not be kept in the stowage
box near the control unit or the motor cable.
They can be damaged by the electromag-
netic fields.
– The weight of the Caravan Mover® is ad-
ditional to the empty weight of the vehicle,
which reduces the payload of the vehicle.
– When engaging, ensure that there are no ob-
jects (e.g. stones, blocks of ice) between the
drive motor and the motor frame.
General instructions
The Caravan Mover® was developed to over-
come gradients of up to 13 % for a total weight
of 2000 kg on suitable ground.
Depending on the weight of the caravan, the
Caravan Mover® cannot overcome obstruc-
tions that are more than about 2 cm in height
without assistance (please use wedges as a
ramp).
Due to the nature of a radio signal, it can be
interfered with by external terrain or objects.
This means that there may be small areas
around the caravan with reduced reception
quality, in which case the Caravan Mover®
may briefly stop.
When the Caravan Mover® is switched off
using the remote control, the control unit
remains in standby. In order to switch off com-
pletely the battery must be disconnected or
an isolating switch installed.
Batteries
We recommend the Truma Mover® PowerSet which contains
batteries with round cell technology and a matching charger
to ensure optimum operation. Drive, lighting and gel batteries
with adequate capacities are also suitable.
Recommended battery capacities
Round cell technology min. 55 Ah
Gel / AGM min. 70 Ah
Lead-acid battery (liquid electrolyte) min. 80 Ah
Starter batteries are not suitable
Batteries with a greater capacity allow longer operation.
Charger
For optimum battery charging we recommend the Truma BC10
charger, which is suitable for all battery types up to 200Ah.
Battery care (also maintenance-free batteries)
The following points should be observed to extend the
battery life:
– Batteries should be fully charged before and after they have
been used.
– Disconnect from the power circuit in the case of longer
standstills (e.g. with a circuit breaker or by disconnecting
the battery terminal).
– In the case of longer standstill periods, the battery must be
disconnected and charged for 24 hours every 12 weeks at
the latest.
Store fully charged batteries in a cool but frost-free place
during the winter and recharge at regular intervals (every
12 weeks).
Function description
Always observe the operating instructions and “Safety
instructions” prior to starting! The vehicle owner is re-
sponsible for correct operation of the appliance.
Note that the Caravan Mover is only suitable for
singleaxle caravans.
The Caravan Mover® is a manoeuvring system with which a
caravan can be moved without the assistance of a towing
vehicle.
It consists of two separate drive units, each of which has a
12 Volt DC motor. These units are attached to the frame of the
vehicle near the wheels and are connected by lateral bars.
Once the drive rollers have been engaged onto the tyres using
the provided lever, the Caravan Mover® is ready for operation.
All operation takes place using the remote control, which
transmits radio signals to the control unit. A separate 12 V
lead-acid battery or suitable lead-gel battery (not included in
scope of delivery) supplies the control unit with current.
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