Elddis 2013 Avante Guide de l'utilisateur

All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the

caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining

the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter

specifications and materials as conditions demand.

Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the

manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation.

The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE

Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk

Issue 5

Model Year 2013

OWNERS

HANDBOOK

Touring Caravan

CONTENTS-1

CONTENTS

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1

Model Year .............................................................. 1-1

Elddis Technical Approvals .................................. 1-1

GENERAL SAFETY ................................ 2-1

Please read before using your new caravan. .. 2-1

Ventilation .............................................................. 2-2

High-Level Ventilation .......................................... 2-2

Low-Level Ventilation ........................................... 2-2

Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms ..................... 2-2

Gas Dispersal Holes ............................................ 2-2

Petrol/Diesel Fumes .............................................. 2-2

Fire Safety ............................................................... 2-2

Fire Extinguishers .................................................. 2-2

In Case Of Fire ...................................................... 2-2

Fire Retardant Foams .......................................... 2-2

Your Caravan Payload Explained ........................ 2-3

PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1

Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio ............... 3-1

Loading .................................................................... 3-1

Internal Loading & Checks ................................. 3-1

External Loading & Checks ................................ 3-1

Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ......................... 3-2

Winterhoff Stabiliser - Hitch Head

Operation ....................................................... 3-2

Activating the stabiliser ....................................... 3-2

Checking the stabiliser ........................................ 3-2

Uncoupling ............................................................. 3-3

Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable ......... 3-3

Correct Procedure For Use .............................. 3-3

Where a Designated Attachment Point Is

Provided On The Tow Bar .......................... 3-3

Where No Designated Attachment Point Is

Provided On The Tow Bar .......................... 3-4

Other Means of Attachment .............................. 3-4

When The Breakaway Cable Is Attached

Check To Ensure ........................................... 3-4

Before Setting Off .................................................. 3-4

Handbrake .............................................................. 3-5

Cables ...................................................................... 3-5

TOWING AND DRIVING ..................... 4-1

Reversing ................................................................ 4-1

Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1

Setting Off .............................................................. 4-1

Caravan Handling ................................................... 4-1

ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1

Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1

Selecting a Pitch .................................................... 5-1

Side-To-Side Levelling .......................................... 5-1

Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1

Ramp ........................................................................5-1

Front & Back Levelling ......................................... 5-1

Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or

Steep Hill ........................................................ 5-2

GETTING STARTED ............................. 6-1

Electricity ................................................................ 6-1

Power Supply Charger ........................................ 6-1

12v Systems: .......................................................... 6-1

Generator/Charger ...............................................6-1

Electricity Mains Supply ....................................... 6-1

Connecting To Mains Supply On

Arrival at Site ................................................. 6-1

Disconnecting Mains Supply When

Leaving Site .................................................... 6-2

Overseas Electrical Connection.........................6-2

Gas Supply .............................................................. 6-3

Connection ............................................................ 6-3

Changing a Gas Cylinder .................................... 6-3

Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3

High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-3

WATER SYSTEM ................................................... 6-4

High Flow Watermaster Pump with

Intelligent Control (IC) ............................... 6-4

To prime the Water System ............................... 6-4

Maintenance ........................................................... 6-5

Helpful Hints .......................................................... 6-5

Troubleshooting .................................................... 6-5

Diagnostic Codes .................................................. 6-6

Winterising ............................................................ 6-6

GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1

Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1

Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1

LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1

12v Power Supply .................................................. 8-1

Battery Installation ................................................ 8-1

Battery Maintenance ............................................ 8-1

Generators / Charger ......................................... 8-1

230v Power Supply ................................................ 8-1

Mains Unit .............................................................. 8-1

Resetting the RCD ................................................ 8-1

Automatic Charging System............................... 8-2

Internal Lights ........................................................ 8-2

Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2

Connecting a Solar Panel

and/or Satellite Dish (Option only) .......... 8-2

Solar Panel Connection ...................................... 8-2

Satellite TC Connection ...................................... 8-2

12V Fuses - Avante ................................................ 8-3

MY2013/Elddis Avanté

CONTENTS-2

CONTENTS

HOWTO USEYOUR CARAVAN’S

EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1

Electrical Control Panels .................................... 9-1

Avante ..................................................................... 9-1

Cooking equipment .............................................. 9-3

Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-3

Electric Hotplate ................................................... 9-3

Gas Burners ........................................................... 9-4

Using the appliance ............................................... 9-4

LEAKS ..................................................................... 9-4

Gas Grill ................................................................. 9-5

Gas Oven ............................................................... 9-5

Refrigerator Model Thetford N3112E ............. 9-6

Operating instructions ........................................ 9-7

Sources ................................................................... 9-7

Selecting cooling level .......................................... 9-7

Use of refrigerator compartment ..................... 9-7

While driving ......................................................... 9-8

Winter Use ............................................................ 9-8

Cleaning .................................................................. 9-8

Defrosting .............................................................. 9-8

Storage .................................................................... 9-9

Troubleshooting .................................................... 9-9

Refrigerator Model DOMETIC RM8501

(in model 636) ............................................. 9-10

Operating modes and use of refrigerator .... 9-10

Operation ............................................................. 9-10

Manual energy selection ................................... 9-11

Electronic ignition ............................................... 9-11

Setting the cooling compartment

temperature ................................................. 9-11

Additional features ............................................. 9-11

Door locking ....................................................... 9-12

Fixing and releasing the door lock

when parking the vehicle .......................... 9-12

Removable freezer compartment ................... 9-12

Positioning the storage racks ........................... 9-12

General advice .................................................... 9-13

Storing food in the freezer compartment .... 9-13

Making ice cubes ................................................. 9-13

Defrosting ............................................................ 9-13

Switching off refrigerator.................................. 9-14

Lighting .................................................................. 9-14

Winter operation ............................................... 9-14

Troubleshooting 2 .............................................. 9-15

Troubleshooting 1 .............................................. 9-15

Whale Water Heater ......................................... 9-17

Whale Space Heater (Single Axle)................ 9-18

WhaleSpace Heater (Twin Axle).................. 9-20

Microwave ............................................................ 9-22

Battery Charger .................................................. 9-23

Smoke Detector ................................................. 9-23

Carbon Monoxide Detector............................ 9-23

Thetford C-260 Cassette Toilet Range .......... 9-24

Introduction ......................................................... 9-24

Preparing for use (standard) ............................ 9-24

Using the toilet (standard) ............................... 9-24

Emptying ............................................................... 9-26

Emptying with Optional Features ................... 9-26

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 9-27

Toilet Bowl ........................................................... 9-27

Waste Holding Tank ........................................... 9-27

Cleaning and Maintenance for

Optional Features ....................................... 9-27

Winter operation ............................................... 9-28

Storage .................................................................. 9-28

Toilet unit malfunctions ..................................... 9-28

Rooflights ............................................................. 9-30

The Omivent (12v) Rooflight (Option) ......... 9-30

The Heki 2 Rooflight (Option) ........................ 9-30

Standard MPK Rooflight .................................... 9-31

Midi Heki Rooflight ............................................ 9-31

Windows .............................................................. 9-32

Polyplastic Window Opening ........................... 9-32

Blinds & Flyscreens ............................................. 9-32

Flyscreens ............................................................. 9-32

Door Flyscreen ................................................... 9-32

Taps ........................................................................ 9-33

Gas Locker Door ............................................... 9-34

Internal Doors .................................................... 9-34

Magnetic Catches ............................................... 9-35

Bed Make-up ........................................................ 9-36

Bunk Beds ............................................................ 9-36

Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ............. 9-37

Lift Up Bed Extensions (636 only) .................. 9-37

Removable Drawer Locker .............................. 9-37

Avtex LCD Flat Screen TV ............................... 9-38

Avtex Aerial ......................................................... 9-38

Entertainment System ....................................... 9-38

Radio/CD with MP3 Connectivity .................. 9-38

Explorer Protect - Autowatch Alarm

System (Option only) ................................ 9-39

BPW Intelligent Drive Control (iDc)

System (Option only) ................................ 9-40

SECURITY ............................................. 10-1

Caravan Theft ...................................................... 10-1

CRIS - The Caravan Registration and

Identification Scheme - VIN ...................... 10-1

Diamond standard Wheel Lock

(Option Only) ............................................. 10-2

How to fit your Diamond Standard

Wheel Lock ................................................. 10-2

CONTENTS-3

CONTENTS

Hints for using the Diamond Standard

Wheel Lock ................................................. 10-2

Key Card ............................................................... 10-2

Window Etching & Chassis Marking .............. 10-3

Electronic Tagging ............................................... 10-3

CARE OFYOUR CARAVAN ............... 11-1

Exterior Cleaning ............................................... 11-1

Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP) ............. 11-1

Acrylic Windows ................................................ 11-1

Window Blinds & Flyscreens ........................... 11-1

Winterisation/Storage ....................................... 11-1

ABS - A Frame Cover,Wheel Spats

& Panels ........................................................ 11-1

Interior Walls ....................................................... 11-2

Furniture ............................................................... 11-2

Cooking Equipment ........................................... 11-2

Carpets, Upholstery and Curtains .................. 11-2

Shower Trays, Shower Room and

Wash Basin Fittings .................................... 11-2

Cleaning of all Taps ............................................. 11-2

Thetford Toilet..................................................... 11-2

Pre-season Water System Preparation .......... 11-3

Getting Ready for the Winter ......................... 11-4

Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier ......... 11-5

Ty res ...................................................................... 11-5

Pressures .............................................................. 11-5

Ty re Wear and Damage ..................................... 11-5

Changing a Wheel ............................................... 11-5

Jacking ................................................................... 11-6

Lubrication ........................................................... 11-6

Maintenance of your BPW Chassis ................ 11-7

Procurement of Spare Parts ............................. 11-7

Caravan Motor Movers ..................................... 11-7

STORAGE .............................................. 12-1

Long Term & Winter Storage ........................... 12-1

Caravan Covers .................................................. 12-1

Power Drain ........................................................ 12-1

CARAVAN/MOTORHOME WARRANTY

COVER (1ST OWNER ONLY) ..... 13-1

CODE OF PRACTICE .......................... 14-1

Mains Electrics ..................................................... 14-1

Spare Parts and non warranty work .............. 14-1

Remedial Work ................................................... 14-1

CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION - MAIN

COMPONENTS ............................. 15-1

BPW Chassis ....................................................... 15-1

Braking System .................................................... 15-1

Solid Construction Body Shell ........................ 15-1

Windows .............................................................. 15-1

Insulation .............................................................. 15-1

Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Lid ......... 15-1

Awning Channel .................................................. 15-1

EQUIPMENT LIST ............................... 16-1

Avante ................................................................... 16-1

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ................. 17-1

13 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram ............................. 17-1

Wiring Diagram - Avante .................................. 17-2

Road Lights - Avante .......................................... 17-3

GENERAL QUESTIONS ..................... 18-1

GLOSSARY ........................................... 19-1

SERVICE DOCUMENTS ..................... 20-1

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF

OWNERSHIP ................................. 21-1

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGETO

NAME AND ADDRESS .................. 22-1

INDEX ................................................... 23-1

CONTENTS-4

CONTENTS

1-1

INTRODUCTION

WELCOME AND

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on choosing an Elddis Touring

Caravan.

This Owner’s Handbook has been prepared for

your guidance to help you derive the greatest

amount of pleasure from the use of your caravan

and your leisure time.We strongly recommend

that you read this guide thoroughly so that you

are fully aware of all the caravan’s features,

equipment and systems.

Additional information and detailed appliance

instruction manuals are also contained in your

Owner’s Information Pack.

Your new Elddis caravan has been designed as a

recreational vehicle and is intended for

recreational use only. It is not intended for

business, hire use or for permanent habitation.

Elddis accepts no liability if the caravan is used for

any purpose other than recreational/holiday use.

Your new Elddis (Avante) caravan has been fitted

with a GRP underskin to the habitation unit floor,

this reduces weight and provides a water

resistant barrier. This will eliminate the problem

of long term water damage and rotten floor

underside.

Your caravan has been designed for towing

behind a normal motor car. Additional care

should be exercised when towing with a 4x4

because of the ‘off-road’ nature of the suspension.

Owners should not tow their touring caravans

with commercial vehicles.When selecting a

towing vehicle it is recommended that you

consult the Caravan Towing Code, which is also

included in your Owner’s Information Pack.

By following the instructions provided in this

handbook and maintaining your caravan in a first

class roadworthy condition, you are sure to have

many years of carefree use.

To ensure the very best quality and reliability all

touring caravan designs and new developments

are rigorously tested.Therefore Elddis will accept

no liability or uphold the warranty if the caravan

is altered or modified in such a way that would

adversely affect the reliability.

Please Note: It is a condition of your warranty

that the caravan must have an “annual service”

done by an Elddis approved Retailer / Service

Centre or NCC Approved workshop and a

record is kept. Pages are provided in the back of

this guide, for your assistance.

Elddis Approved Retailer / Service Centre will be

able to supply any replacement parts for your

caravan, should the need arise, and in most cases

any accessories you may require.

Please note: It is not possible to purchase

replacement parts direct from Elddis.

Changing market and supply situations may

prevent us from maintaining the exact

specification details in this guide and we therefore

reserve the right to alter specifications as

materials and conditions demand.

Enjoy your new caravan

ModelYear

All Touring caravans manufactured by Elddis are

designated by their model year.The 2013 model

year runs from 1st September 2012 to 31st

August 2013.

ElddisTechnical Approvals

All Explorer Group Caravans have been

European Commission Whole Vehicle Type

approved via the Vehicle Certification Agency

(VCA).

In order to ensure your new caravan is safe to

use the Explorer Group are members of and have

been inspected by the following bodies.

National Caravan Council (NCC) who operated

a certification scheme to ensure compliance with

the European safety standards for caravans.

National Inspection Council for Electrical

Installation and Contracting (NICEIC) who carry

out an annual inspection of Elddis electrical

installations within caravans.

Gas Safe Register™ approved installers carry out

an annual inspection to ensure that the gas

installations carried out by Elddis fully comply

with all relevant regulations and standards.

Elddis has also obtained ISO9001:2008

accreditation and this is audited by SGS UK

Limited.

1-2

INTRODUCTION

2-1

GENERAL SAFETY

Please read before using your new caravan.

In order for you to get the most out of your new

Elddis caravan it is necessary for you to be aware

of the following:

(i) Do not obstruct ventilators and clean

them regularly, it is advisable to clean and

check all the ventilators annually for

blockages and where necessary rectify any

blockages found.

(ii) Inspect the high pressure flexible gas hose

(available from your retailer) regularly for

deterioration and renew as necessary, with

approved type, in any case no later than

the expiry date stated on the hose.

(iii) Ensure the gas supply and all appliances

are turned off before towing your caravan.

(iv) If your caravan has been fitted with a gas

BBQ it must be only used for its intended

purpose.

(v) Never allow modification to your gas or

electrical system unless qualified persons

carry them out. All modification to the gas

system should be carried out by a Gas

Safe Register™ approved gas fitter. Any

modifications carried out on the electrical

system should be carried out by an

electrician on the roll of the NICEIC or be

a member of the ECA.

(vi) In the interest of safety, replacement parts

for an appliance shall conform to the

appliance manufacturer’s specifications and

should be fitted by them or an authorised

agent.

(vii) It is recommended that you provide a dry

powder fire extinguisher complying with

ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity by the

exit door and a fire blanket next to the

cooker. Ensure you read the ‘advice to

occupier label’ fitted to your caravan

usually found on the inside of the

wardrobe door.

(viii) Never exceed your caravans Maximum

Technical Permissible Laden Mass. (see

Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio)

(ix) The laden nose weight for your caravan

should not exceed the lower of the

following:

•Towing vehicles maximum nose weight

•Tow bar maximum nose weight

• The caravan’s maximum nose weight.

(x) Ensure heavy and large items are secured

before towing your new caravan to reduce

the risk of damage being caused while the

caravan is in motion.

(xi) When your caravan is connected to your

towing vehicle it should be level or slightly

nose down. An excessive nose down angle

or a nose up angle could lead to instability

when towing.

(xii) When your caravan is loaded to its

MTPLM and the weight distributed in

accordance with the handbook, your

caravan is designed to be towed at a

maximum speed of 130kmh/80mph.

However, your attention is drawn to the

fact that in the UK the maximum speed

allowed for towing a caravan is 100kmh/

60mph.

(xiii) It is illegal to tow your caravan whilst

it is occupied.

(xiv) If your caravan is fitted with a lift up bunk

it is designed for a maximum weight of 11

stone and is not suitable for children

under 3 years old without supervision.

(xv) Do not leave children under 14 years of

age unattended in your caravan.

IMPORTANT

Your attention is drawn to the notice

affixed in the caravan’s wardrobe advising

on fire prevention, ventilation and what to

do in case of fire.

2-2

GENERAL SAFETY

VENTILATION

All caravans manufactured by Elddis are ventilated

at both high and low level in accordance with

BSEN 721 SafetyVentilation.

High-Level Ventilation

This is always provided by fixed ventilation within

the fitted roof skylight. All roof skylights fitted by

Elddis provide fixed free area ventilation.These

roof skylights should be cleaned annually by use

of a small brush to remove any dust that may

have accumulated around the mesh fitted. On

some roof skylights the mesh can be easily

removed to aid cleaning. On fan-assisted roof

skylights it is essential that the fan is switched off

prior to cleaning.

Low-LevelVentilation

Low-level ventilation is provided under the front

chest of drawers, except in an L shape layout,

where it can be found either in the nearside or

offside bed box.The exact position can be

identified via a cover used to prevent the

ventilation from being obstructed. In order to

clean the ventilator, remove the cover by undoing

the two screws and clean using a small brush. It is

essential that the cover is replaced once cleaning

is complete.

Ventilation in Separate Bedrooms

In caravans with separated sleeping areas,

separate ventilation is required and is provided

via a roof skylight at high level and a ventilator at

low level within a bed box or under the fixed

bed.

Gas Dispersal Holes

All appliances and gas taps have a gas dispersal

hole nearby. It is essential that these are not

blocked or made ineffective.

Petrol/Diesel Fumes

The fitting of a tail pipe to your exhaust will

reduce the possibility of fumes entering your

caravan through the front fixed ventilation points.

FIRE SAFETY

Fire Extinguishers

It is recommended that a 1 kg minimum capacity

dry powder fire extinguisher be carried inside

your caravan at all times. A fat pan fire must not

have an extinguisher aimed at it, but must be

smothered with a fire blanket.

In Case Of Fire

(i) Get everyone out of the caravan as quickly

as possible using whichever exit is quickest

including windows. Do not stop to collect

any personal items.

(ii) Raise the alarm. Call the fire brigade.

(iii) Turn off gas container valve if safe to do so.

Fire Retardant Foams

All caravans are equipped with either

Combustion Modified High Resilient (C.M.H.R.)

foam cushions or sprung mattresses and fire

retardent fabric.These foams are very much safer

from a fire point of view than those previously

used. In addition all upholstery is made of fire

retardant fabric.

2-3

GENERAL SAFETY

YOUR CARAVAN PAYLOAD EXPLAINED

Definitions

Maximum technically permissible laden

mass (MTPLM)

Maximum mass of the vehicle, which takes into

account operating conditions including, factors

such as the strength of materials, loading capacity

of the tyres etc.

Mass of the caravan in running order

(MIRO)

This is the weight of your caravan as it leaves our

factory plus the following:

18kgs to allow for the carrying of 2 x 5kgs

BP gas light bottles.

9kgs of water in the water heater.

Personal effects payload (PEP)

This is calculated by the following formula:

10L + 10N + 50

L is the body length of the caravan in meters.

N is the number of berths.

50 is for normal equipment carried in the

caravan, a sample list is given below.

TV ........................................................ 3kgs

Kettle ................................................ 0.5kgs

Bed linen ............................................. 6kgs

Crockery ............................................ 5kgs

Saucepans ........................................... 3kgs

Wastemaster ..................................... 6kgs

Aquaroll (empty) .............................. 5kgs

Waste bin ............................................. 1kg

Cutlery ................................................ 2kgs

Toilet fluid etc ................................. 2.5kgs

Battery .............................................. 16kgs

Optional equipment payload (OEP)

This is an amount of weight provided by us for

factory fitted options.

Please note: Any options fitted by the retailer

will reduce the overall payload available to the

customer.

User Payload is the sum of the PEP and the OEP.

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