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General instructions
The Mover®XT4 has been designed to cope with inclines of
up to approx. 10 % bearing a gross weight of 3100 kg on a
suitable surface.
Depending on the weight of the caravan, the Mover®XT4 may
not be able to overcome obstacles more than about 5cm in
height without auxiliary equipment (please use ascent chocks).
As a result of the characteristics of a radio signal, it may be
interrupted by terrain / objects. This reduces reception quality
in small areas around the caravan, as a result of which the op-
eration of the Mover®XT4 may be briefly interrupted.
When the Mover®XT4 is switched off using the remote
control, the control unit remains in standby for one hour.
In order to switch off completely the battery must be discon-
nected or an isolating switch installed.
Batteries
For optimum operation we recommend the Truma Mover®
PowerSet, which contains batteries with button cells and an
appropriate charger. So-called drive, lighting and gel batteries
with sufficient capacity are also suitable.
Recommended battery capacities
Button cell technology at least 55 Ah
Gel / AGM at least 70 Ah
Lead-acid battery (liquid gel electrolyte) at least 80 Ah
Starter batteries are not suitable
Batteries with greater capacity allow the equipment to
be used for longer.
Charger
For optimum battery charging we recommend the
TrumaBC10 charger, which is suitable for all battery types
upto 200Ah.
Battery care (including maintenance-free
batteries)
In order to achieve a long battery service life, attention must
be paid to the following points:
– Batteries should be fully charged before and after removing
power,
– for stop periods of longer than 24 hours, interrupt power
circuit (e.g. using circuit breaker or by disconnecting the
battery poles),
– for longer stop periods the battery must be disconnected
and charged for 24 hours at least every 12 weeks.
In winter, store fully charged battery in a cool and
frost-free place and recharge at regular intervals (every
12weeks).
Description of function
Always observe the operating instructions and “Safety
instructions” prior to starting! The vehicle owner is re-
sponsible for correct operation of the device.
Please note that the Mover®XT4 is only suitable for
twin-axle trailers.
The Mover®XT4 is a manoeuvring system which allows a car-
avan to be manoeuvred without the aid of the towing vehicle.
It consists of four separate drive assemblies, each with its
own 12V DC motor. These units are mounted on the frame
of the vehicle in the immediate vicinity of the wheels, and are
connected by a lateral bar.
Once the drive rollers have been engaged using the remote
control, the Mover®XT4 is ready for operation. It is operated
exclusively via the remote control, which transmits radio sig-
nals to the control unit. A separately installed 12V lead-acid
battery or suitable lead-gel battery (not supplied) provides the
control unit with electrical power.