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OWNER’S MANUAL
EDITION: 2021 - Version 1
X13
OFFROAD HYBRID CARAVAN
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Use of Product
The intent and purpose of this Owner’s Manual is to assist owners in the correct use and operation of camper
trailers and caravans (the “Product”) and outline the servicing schedule to be followed in order to ensure the correct
maintenance of the Product.
Servicing
Servicing information contained in this Owner’s Manual is provided for those who have appropriate technical skills
in regard to maintenance and repairs. The servicing content of this Owner’s Manual assumes a satisfactory technical
knowledge, as well as mechanical skills and experience, therefore, it is not suitable for people who are not trained or
qualied in the subject matter with which it deals.
If you do not have the appropriate skills and experience, or if you do not have access to appropriate tools and
equipment, you may injure yourself or others around you and/or you may cause damage to the Product you are
working on, including making it unsafe.
Users of this Owner’s Manual must:
a. Read all content thoroughly. It is especially important to have a good understanding of all of the contents shown
in the INTRODUCTION and SAFETY Sections of this Owner’s Manual.
b. Use only the correct tools and equipment for all repairs and servicing.
c. If part replacement is necessary, replace the part with the same part number or equivalent part. DO NOT
replace it with a part of inferior quality. If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1-833-632-8721
d. Observe all ‘Cautions’ and ‘Notices’ to reduce the risk of personal injury during service or repair, or improper
service or repair, that may damage the Product or render it unsafe.
e. Understand that the ‘Cautions’ and ‘Notices’ in this Owner’s Manual are not exhaustive because it is impossible
to warn of all possible hazardous consequences that might result from failure to follow the instructions in this
Owner’s Manual.
f. You must carry out your own risk assessments as you work.
AUSRV does not warrant against and does not accept any or all liability (whether for personal injury, death, illness,
property damage or other losses or damages) which may arise because a user of this Owner’s Manual failed to
follow directions set forth in this Owner’s Manual or to follow other safe work methods associated with use and
maintenance of the Product. This Owner’s Manual is subject to the AUSRV Limited Warranty found at:
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at the time of release. However, specications and procedures are subject to change without notice. Any updates to this
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General Safety Information .............................................6
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words ..................6
Reporting Safety Defects .............................................7
Tow Vehicle and Trailer Compatibility .....................7
Terminology & Abbreviations ......................................8
Secondary Escape ............................................................9
Using the Secondary Escape .....................................9
Tire Safety Information ....................................................... 10
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer 10
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or less ................... 10
Steps for Determining Load Limit -TOW VEHICLE 10
Tire Safety - Everything Rides on it ............................ 11
Safety First - Basic Tire Maintenance ..................... 11
Finding Your Vehicles Recommended Tire
Pressure and Load Limit .............................................. 11
Understanding Tire Pressure and Load Limits ... 11
Checking Tire Pressure ................................................ 12
Steps for Maintaining Proper Tire Pressure ........12
Tire Size .............................................................................. 12
Tire Tread ..........................................................................12
Tire balance and wheel alignment ........................... 12
Tire Repair ......................................................................... 13
Tire Fundamentals ......................................................... 13
2.3.10.1 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires 1 3
Treadwear Number UTQGS Information ............. 14
Additional Information on Light Truck Tires ........ 15
Tire Safety Tips ...............................................................15
Propane Safety ....................................................................... 16
Gas Certication ................................................................ 16
General Safety .................................................................... 16
Propane Cylinder Safety ................................................. 17
Gas Appliance Safety ........................................................ 18
Removing Door Vent Cover ...........................................18
Isolating Appliances .......................................................... 18
Electrical Safety ..................................................................... 19
Shore Power ......................................................................... 19
GFI Safety Switch ............................................................... 19
Battery Compartment ..................................................... 19
General Safety ........................................................................ 20
Brakes .....................................................................................20
Brake Controller ............................................................. 20
Brake Maintenance and Adjustment ...................... 20
Maintenance ..................................................................... 20
Jacking Your Trailer ........................................................... 21
Dangerous Gases ............................................................... 21
Trailer Specications ............................................................ 22
AUSRV Contact Details and Stores ............................ 22
Using Your Trailer .................................................................. 23
Opening and Closing the Roof ...................................... 23
Opening the Roof ........................................................... 23
Closing the Roof .............................................................. 23
Connecting to the Tow Vehicle ..................................... 24
Towing with Trucks and Buses .................................. 24
Connecting the Hitch .................................................... 25
Connecting Wiring .........................................................30
Connecting the Safety Chains ...................................30
Connecting the Breakaway ........................................ 31
Loading Your Trailer .......................................................... 32
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................................ 32
Operating Trailer Features ............................................. 33
Stabilizer Legs .................................................................. 33
Connecting Shore Power ............................................33
Using the Slide Out Kitchen .......................................33
12 Volt Electrical System ................................................34
Control Panel ...................................................................34
Towing Your Trailer ............................................................... 35
Speed and Road Conditions ........................................... 35
Trailer Sway .......................................................................... 35
Fatigue .................................................................................... 35
Daily Checks ........................................................................35
Correct Wiring of Tow Vehicle .....................................36
Choosing a Camp Site ....................................................... 37
Inclement Weather ........................................................ 37
Care and Maintenance of the Trailer .............................38
Protection of Finishes ......................................................38
Corrosion Protection ....................................................38
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Solar Panels ......................................................................38
Sealants .............................................................................. 38
Canopy Lifting Mechanism (Pop Tops Only) ........ 39
Roof Skirt Elastic Cord .................................................39
Trailer Body Maintenance ..................................................40
Winterizing the Trailer .....................................................40
Water Heater Bypass Installed .................................40
Water Heater Bypass Not Installed ........................40
Post Winter ..........................................................................40
Winter Storage ....................................................................40
Mechanical Maintenance ................................................... 41
Wheels and Tires ................................................................ 41
Brakes ..................................................................................... 41
Brake Adjustment .............................................................. 41
Brake Cleaning and Inspection ..................................... 41
Magnets ................................................................................. 42
Shoes and Linings ............................................................... 42
Bearings and Seals ......................................................... 42
Suspension ........................................................................ 42
Handbrake ........................................................................43
Hitch ....................................................................................44
Ball Bearing Slides ..........................................................44
Plumbing and Toilet .............................................................. 45
Gray Water Tank ............................................................. 45
Fresh Water Tank ........................................................... 45
Selecting Supply Tank ................................................... 45
Connecting To City Water .......................................... 45
Toilet Care and Maintenance ..................................... 45
Truma AquaGo Hot Water System .............................46
Safety Symbols and signal words .................................46
Responsibilities of the operator ................................... 46
Safe Operation ........................................................................ 47
While Driving ....................................................................... 47
Safe handling of malfunctions .......................................48
Safe maintenance and repair .........................................48
Safety features ....................................................................48
Operating Instructions ........................................................ 49
How the appliance works ............................................... 49
Pressure relief valve .............................................................50
Access door ...........................................................................51
Removing the access door .............................................. 52
Closing the access door ................................................... 52
Starting the Appliance .....................................................53
Inspections before each use .......................................... 53
Operating Procedures ......................................................... 54
Operating modes (control panel) ................................. 56
Operating in frost conditions ............................................ 57
Winterizing ............................................................................... 58
Winterizing the appliance ..................................................58
Winterizing the RV with a winterizing uid ................. 59
Draining the water and cleaning the water
inlet lter ............................................................................... 60
Decalcication ........................................................................ 62
Appendix A - Error Codes ............................................... 68
Furnace ...................................................................................... 71
Introduction ......................................................................... 71
General Safety .................................................................... 71
Operation .............................................................................. 73
A. Turning On the Furnace ............................................. 73
B. Turning Off the Furnace ............................................. 74
Inspection And Monthly Maintenance ...................... 74
Schematics & Part Numbers ............................................. 75
Spare Part Numbers ......................................................... 75
Electrical Diagram ............................................................. 76
Battery Care ........................................................................77
Charging System - BM Pro ................................................. 78
Batteryplus Trouble Shooting ...................................... 79
Hub Assembly .....................................................................80
Trailing Arms and Bushes ................................................ 81
Service Record and Schedule ............................................ 82
Travel Record .................................................................... 104
Warranty Policy .................................................................. 106
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General Safety Information
Safety Alert Symbols and Signal Words
This owner manual provides general information only for the model depicted. You must read, follow, and understand the
instructions of all third party tments, appliances, and accessories as well as the manufacturers information contained
in this manual.
AUSRV trailers are manufactured using many third party supplied products which have separate manuals. These manual
must be read in conjunction with this document and all instructions followed. If your trailer does not have additional
manuals included, contact AUSRV on 1-872-8778
Safety information in this manual is denoted by
Risk level is indicated by the following Signal Words.
DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or
death if the warning is ignored
DANGER
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal
injury or death if the warning is ignored
WARNING
DANGER – Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor or moderate
injury if the warning is ignored
CAUTION
DANGER – Practices that could result in damage to the trailer or other property
NOTICE
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Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Trafc Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying AUSRV.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it nds that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or AUSRV.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-4249153),
go to http://www.nhtsa.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street. SE., Washington, DC 20590. You
can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.nhtsa.gov. Call 1-833-632-8721 to reach
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Tow vehicle and Trailer Compatibility
Your tow vehicle manufacturer has applied a maximum towing capacity to the vehicle which is the Gross Trailer Weight
(GTW) and a maximum Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). These specications MUST NOT be exceeded. It is
your responsibility to know, understand and follow these specications. Vehicle manufacturers may also specify or
recommend “Weight Distribution Bars” when towing under certain conditions. You MUST ensure this is compatible
with the vehicle and trailer combination.
DANGER – Exceeding manufacturer weight and combination limits can
result in loss of control leading to death or serious injury. Your tow vehicle
and hitch must be rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight of the trailer.
DANGER
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Caravans for illustration purposes only.
Terminology & Abbreviations
Dry Weight: The total weight of the trailer (load on tires plus coupling load) with all options and ttings as supplied by
the manufacturer, with empty water tanks, excluding uids not essential for operation on public roads, and without
luggage or personal effects.
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Rating: The total permissible mass of the Trailer. This includes the tongue/coupling mass
and whatever you add as payload (e.g. water, gas, luggage) up to the specied rating. The GVW Rating must not be
exceeded.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight) Rating: The total permissible mass that can be supported by the wheels/ tires of
the Tow Vehicle and Trailer Combination. This includes whatever you add as payload (e.g. water, gas, equipment, and
luggage), and total weight of the tow vehicle. The GTM Rating must not be exceeded.
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Terminology & Abbreviations
Tongue Weight: The downward load exerted on the tow point of the vehicle by the trailer. (Coupling Mass)
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): The total mass of the trailer and cargo
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Maximum rated total mass of trailer and cargo.
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating): This is the total allowable combined mass of tow vehicle and trailer as
determined by the tow vehicle manufacturer.
Camber: Camber angle is the measure in degrees of the difference between the wheel’s vertical alignment
perpendicular to the surface. If a wheel is perfectly perpendicular to the surface, its camber would be 0 degrees.
Camber is described as negative when the top of the tire begins to tilt inward towards the chassis rail.
Your AUSRV trailer should be 0-0.5 degrees negative camber.
Toe In/out: Negative toe, or toe out, is the front of the wheel pointing away from the centerline of the vehicle. Positive
toe, or toe in, is the front of the wheel pointing towards the centerline of the vehicle. Toe can be measured in linear units,
at the front or rear of the tire, or as an angular deection. In the case of AUSRV products, the “toe in”
is measured in degrees or 64th’s of an inch at the front of the tire from the chassis rail.
Your AUSRV trailer should have toe in set at 3/64” to 5/64” over the diameter of the tire.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer
Using the Secondary Escape
The secondary escape in your trailer is marked as “EXIT” and has red release handles as shown in the photo below. This
escape must be clear and unobstructed for emergency escape should the main entry/exit door becomes inaccessible.
To use this escape:
1. Retract blinds/screen
2. Turn red handles to open
3. Escape through open window hatch
Do not utilize this RV unless fully set up because the secondary means of escape
will not be available. Failure to follow this instruction could lead to death or
serious injury.
WARNING
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Tire Safety Information
This section of the User Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit - Trailer
Trailers 10,000 Pounds GVWR or Less
1. Locate the statement “The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your Vehicles
placard. See gure 1-1
2. This gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity.
Tire and Loading Information Placard - Figure 1-1
3. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may
not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity.
The trailer’s placard refers to the Tire Information Placard attached adjacent to or near the trailer’s VIN (Certication)
label at the left front of the trailer.
Note: The following calculations in Sections 2.1.2 and 2.2 are not required by the government. For the purpose of
completeness, NATM has included these statements.
Steps for Determining Load Limit - TOW VEHICLE
1. Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lbs.,” on
your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers who will be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting gure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage capacity. For example, if the “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be ve 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not
safely exceed the available cargo and luggage capacity calculated in Step # 4.
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult
the tow vehicle’s manual to determine how this weight transfer reduces the available cargo and luggage
capacity of your vehicle.
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