AUSTRACK CAMPERS TALAWANA X15 User manual

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents............................................2
Store Locator...................................................3
Head Office .................................................3
Caboolture Showroom................................3
Rocklea Showroom .....................................3
Newcastle Showroom.................................3
Melbourne Showroom................................3
Perth Showroom.........................................3
Re-sellers and suppliers ..................................4
Rising Sun Townsville –Re-seller................4
Precision Motors Armidale –Re-seller .......4
Redarc .........................................................4
Projecta.......................................................4
Truma hot water systems ...........................4
Country Comfort hot water systems ..........4
Dometic Air Conditioners............................4
Cruisemaster...............................................4
Ark...............................................................4
Warranty T&C’s...............................................5
General Safety Introduction..........................11
Load Distribution...........................................12
Maintenance Schedule .................................13
Specifications ................................................14
Electrical System ...........................................16
Battery Management System ...................16
Batteries....................................................16
Solar ..........................................................16
Inverter .....................................................17
Mains Power .............................................17
Extra Solar Input........................................18
Control Panel.............................................18
Fuse box....................................................19
Water System................................................20
Water Pump..............................................20
Truma Ultra-Rapid Hot Water System..........21
How to light hot water system on gas......21
How to light hot water system on 240 V..21
General Usage Instructions.......................21
Hot Water System Maintenance ..............21
Braking Systems............................................22
Electric Brakes...........................................22
Trailer Plug Wiring ....................................22
Anderson plug...........................................22
Trailer Breakaway .....................................23
Handbrake ................................................23
Setting up campsite ......................................24
Stabiliser Legs ...........................................24
Jockey wheel.............................................24
Gas System....................................................25
Outside Shade...............................................26
Electric awning..........................................26
Canvas Annex............................................26
Wet weather camping ..............................26
Toilet.............................................................27
Preparing the waste tank..........................27
Use of the toilet ........................................27
Emptying the flush tank............................27
External Kitchen............................................28
Air Conditioner..............................................29
TV antenna / TV / DVD..................................30
Watching Free-to-Air TV...........................30
Watching DVD...........................................30
Condensation / mould..................................31
Troubleshooting............................................32

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Store Locator
Head Office
07 5498 3888
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Scan for Map
Caboolture Showroom
73 Lear Jet Drive Caboolture, QLD 4510
07 5408 7111
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm
Rocklea Showroom
7 Collinsvale Street Rocklea, QLD 4106
07 3112 7868
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Newcastle Showroom
4/2364 Pacific Highway Heatherbrae, NSW 2324
02 4006 6833
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-4pm
Melbourne Showroom
1644 Hume Highway Campbellfield, VIC 3061
03 9357 5081
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm
Perth Showroom
634 Casella Place Kewdale, WA 6105
08 6252 7007
[e-mail]
Mon –Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-3pm

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Re-sellers and suppliers
Rising Sun Townsville –Re-seller
35 Bowen Road Rosslea, QLD 4812
07 4779 0211
Precision Motors Armidale –Re-seller
101/107 Barney Street Armidale, NSW
02 36772 5866
Redarc
www.redarc.com.au
Technical support 1300 733 272
Projecta
www.projecta.com.au
Technical support 1800 422 422
Truma hot water systems
https://www.leisure-tec.com.au/services/
Technical support 1300 072 018
Country Comfort hot water systems
https://countrycomfortwaterheater.com.au/
Technical support 0438 242 813 or 0412 111 656
Dometic Air Conditioners
https://www.dometic.com/en-au/support/service-locator
Technical support 1800 21 21 21
Cruisemaster
https://cruisemaster.com.au/
Customer Service & Support 1300 35 45 65
Ark
https://www.arkcorp.com.au/
Customer Service & Support 02 9678 9036

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Warranty T&C’s
The following relates to warranties offered by Auscamper Pty Ltd (Austrack Campers). Please read
this information carefully, and should you have any questions, please contact Austrack Campers Head
Office by telephone: [phone] or email: [e-mail].
By purchasing an item from Austrack Campers, you agree to all terms and conditions of warranty
below. Austrack Campers registered business address is 73 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture, QLD, 4510.
Trailer Limited Warranty
Austrack Campers warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Austrack Campers product is free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail
purchase for the applicable Warranty Period. This Warranty may not be transferred to any subsequent
purchaser of this Austrack Campers product. Certain components (e.g., wheel bearings) are excluded
from coverage, and other limitations apply, as described in this document. Austrack Campers will
repair or replace at its discretion, any defective product or part covered by the Limited Warranty, free
of charge at any authorised Austrack Campers outlet using original OEM Austrack Campers
replacement parts, subject to the limitations and exclusions described below. Austrack Campers does
not offer an over the counter exchange program.
Disclaimers, limitations and exclusions:
1. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY
PROVIDED BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND
BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF, EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS, AND
MAY BE MODIFIED ONLY BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE FINAL
EXPRESSION OF OUR AGREEMENT, AND IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE
TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW.
For hybrid campers and camper trailers the warranty period is 12 months except for Austrack
Campers' hybrid campers and camper trailer's draw bar and chassis which are covered by a
lifetime structural warranty for fatigue only.
2. LIMITED DURATION. ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY) IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
3. CERTAIN OTHER COMPONENTS ARE NOT COVERED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Expendable Parts. This limited warranty does not cover general maintenance parts and items
(“Expendable Parts”), including without limitation wheel bearings, bulbs, filters, tires,
drainage hoses.

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4. OWNERS (YOUR) RESPONSIBILITIES. To preserve your rights under this Limited Warranty, you
must exercise reasonable care and use of the product, including following the preventative
maintenance schedule and storage.
In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The
product should be taken to an authorised Austrack Campers outlet prior to any further use.
5. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are not covered. The limited
Warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from defects in material or
workmanship. The following are NOT considered defects in material or workmanship, and
therefore are NOT covered:
a) tyres damaged by external punctures;
b) damage to undercarriage by way of contact with rocks, or other structures; and
c) natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light.
6. This Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse
or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following:
a) failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed;
b) abuse, neglect, misuse, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing,
use of unauthorised attachments, lack of lubrication;
c) damage to stabiliser legs or jockey wheels as a result of incorrect operation or failure
to raise prior to movement;
d) tampering with manufacturer fitted safety devices;
e) any removed/damaged air vents, excessive dirt, abrasives, salt water, moisture,
corrosion, rust, varnish or any other adverse reaction due to incorrect storage
procedures;
f) failures due to improper set up, repair by anyone other than an authorised Austrack
Campers outlet during the warranty period; and
g) continued use of the product after initial operational problem or failure occurs.
Canvas Limited Warranty
Austrack Campers warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Austrack Campers product is free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail
purchase for the applicable Warranty Period. This Warranty may not be transferred to any subsequent
purchaser of this Austrack Campers product. Certain components (e.g., Zippers) are excluded from
coverage, and other limitations apply, as described in this document. Austrack Campers will repair or
replace at its discretion, any defective product or part covered by the Limited Warranty, free of charge
at any authorised Austrack Campers outlet using original OEM Austrack Campers replacement parts,
subject to the limitations and exclusions described below. Austrack Campers does not offer an over
the counter exchange program.
Disclaimers, limitations and exclusions:
1. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY
PROVIDED BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND
BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF, EXCEPT AS MAY BE PROVIDED BY
AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN ONLY BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS, AND

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MAY BE MODIFIED ONLY BY AUSTRACK CAMPERS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE FINAL
EXPRESSION OF OUR AGREEMENT, AND IS A COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF THE
TERMS OF THAT AGREEMENT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS UNDER AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW.
The warranty period for all Canvas products is 12 months from the date of purchase.
2. LIMITED DURATION. ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY) IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
3. CERTAIN OTHER COMPONENTS ARE NOT COVERED. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
COVER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:
Expendable Parts. This limited warranty does not cover general maintenance parts and items
(“Expendable Parts”), including without limitation zippers, mesh, aluminium poles, screens.
4. OWNERS (YOUR) RESPONSIBILITIES. To preserve your rights under this Limited Warranty, you
must exercise reasonable care and use of the product, including following the preventative
maintenance schedule and storage.
In addition, you must cease using the product immediately upon any failure or damage. The
product should be taken to an authorised Austrack Campers outlet prior to any further use.
5. Damages resulting from normal aging, wear and tear or neglect are not covered. The limited
Warranty does not cover damage other than that resulting from defects in material or
workmanship. The following are NOT considered defects in material or workmanship, and
therefore are NOT covered:
a) canvas damaged by storm or acts of nature;
b) failure to air canvas after becoming wet; and
c) natural discoloration of materials due to ultraviolet light.
6. This Limited Warranty does not cover damages, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse
or neglect of the product related to or including any of the following:
a) failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the
Maintenance Schedule;
b) abuse, neglect, misuse, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing,
use of unauthorised attachments;
c) failures due to improper set up, repair by anyone other than an authorised Austrack
Campers outlet during the warranty period; and
d) continued use of the product after initial operational problem or failure occurs.

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Australian Consumer Law Prevails
Austrack Campers consumers have rights under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth), which
includes the Australian Consumer Law 2010 (Cth) and accompanying regulations. Austrack Campers
notes that these warranty terms act as an express warranty and do not impact any consumer rights
under the relevant legislation. If an inconsistency emerges between these express warranties and any
right under law, then the relevant law will prevail.
Austrack Campers also notes that the benefits conferred by this Warranty Terms are in addition to
other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which
the warranty relates.
Our goods and services come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under theAustralian Consumer
Law. For major failures with the service, you are entitled:
1. to cancel your service contract with us; and
2. to a refund for the unused portion, or to compensation for its reduced value.
You are also entitled to choose a refund or replacement for major failures with goods. If a failure with
the goods or a service does not amount to a major failure, you are entitled to have the failure rectified
in a reasonable time. If this is not done, you are entitled to a refund for the goods and to cancel the
contract for the service and obtain a refund of any unused portion. You are also entitled to be
compensated for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage from a failure in the goods or
service.
Exclusions
Items not covered under warranty include:
1. rust;
2. wheels and tyres;
3. paint;
4. travel covers and straps; and
5. general consumables (bearings, light bulbs etc).
Factory Seconds, Ex-Demonstration and Damages Goods
Occasionally, Austrack Campers may offer items for sale deemed to be “factory seconds”, “ex-
demonstration”, or “damaged”. Such items are sold on an “as is” basis.
No warranties, refunds, credits, exchanges or similar associated apply to “factory seconds”, “ex-
demonstration”, or “damaged” items. Upon selling these items, Austrack Campers will attempt to
provide all relevant information with regards to the item; including faults, defects, or similar. Note,
there may be instances where minor defects or imperfections have been overlooked. Understand this
is unintentional and in no way alters the nature of the sale.
“Ex-demonstration”, “factory seconds” or “damaged”, due to their nature, it is reasonable to expect
that some imperfections or flaws may exist including where not initially apparent. By purchasing a
“factory seconds”, “ex-demonstration”, or “damaged”, you agree to this statement in full and accept
that there are no warranties implied or expressed.

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Claims Validity
1. Warranties are only available to the original purchaser of the item.
2. Warranties are valid from the original date of purchase only.
3. Warranties apply only to items sold as "new".
4. Warranties do not extend to items deemed to be “factory seconds”, “ex-demo” or “damaged”.
Unless specifically stated otherwise by Austrack Campers in writing, warranties will only apply
to items as expressed in Claims Validity 1, 2 and 3 above.
5. Warranties do not apply to items sold via auction.
6. Warranties are not transferable under any circumstances.
7. Should an item be sold by the original purchaser to a third party, all warranties immediately
become null and void. The original purchaser will make no claims or be eligible for any claims
on behalf of the new owner.
8. Warranties do not extend to any products purchased from Austrack Campers that are used in
hire schemes or as rentals.
9. Austrack Campers will not cover damage caused as a result of unauthorised modifications,
misuse, abuse, incorrect assembly, improper and irregular maintenance, or accident or
collision.
10. Any warranty repairs performed via an authorised warranty claim approved by Austrack
Campers must be performed by Austrack Campers, or by an authorised representative of
Austrack Campers. In certain circumstances Austrack Campers may authorise repairs by other
repairers on a case-by-case basis. Authorisation for these repairs will only be with the express
written permission of Austrack Campers.
11. Any affiliates, representatives, associates, agents, suppliers, resellers or similar of Austrack
Campers do not have the authority to authorise or deny warranty claims on behalf of Austrack
Campers. Austrack Campers Head Office are the only ones who are able to authorise warranty
claims.
12. Austrack Campers are not liable, (in part or whole) for any warranties, either express or
implied, made by agents or resellers on behalf of Austrack Campers without the knowledge
or express written permission of Austrack Campers. Any such unauthorised claims shall be the
responsibility of the agent or reseller only.
Shipping Damages
Shipping damage must be filed with the carrier upon receipt of shipment. Where the shipping damage
is hidden or unnoticed upon receipt of the good, Austrack Campers Head Office will require the
following information as soon practicable:
1. Photos of the damaged goods; and
2. Any other relevant evidence of the shipping damage of the Austrack Campers good.

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Warranty Procedures
1. All claims must be lodged by the customer, via our website using our online Warranty Claim
Form.
2. All claims must be made within the relevant warranty period for that good type as set out by
the terms of these Warranty Terms.
3. The customer bears the responsibility of providing adequate evidence of the failure which
amounts to a warranty claim. Austrack Campers may require additional evidence to be
produced by the customer in the event Austrack Campers Head Office is not satisfied upon
first inspection as to the validity of the claim.
4. Third-party warranty repairs:
a. If a customer is situated in a remote location or a location where Austrack Campers
cannot fix or repair a good with a valid warranty claim under these Warranty Terms,
it may authorise a third-party to carry out the repairs.
b. The customer must have written authorisation from Austrack Campers prior to the
commencement of any repair work being undertaken on Austrack Campers behalf.
c. Any customer who authorises and third-party repair to an Austrack Campers product
without prior written approval from Austrack Campers Head Office will bare all
associated costs related to the repair and Austrack Campers will not be held liable for
reimbursement to the customer or for any payment to a third-party repairer.
d. Customers who have had authorised third-party repairs will be required to submit to
Austrack Campers Head Office any invoices or associated expenses to the repair prior
to any reimbursement being made to the customer or 3rd party repairer.
e. Reimbursements will be paid by direct deposit to the customer or third-party
repairer's nominated bank account only.
Make Contact
For questions relating to warranties, please contact us on [phone] or
[e-mail].
Business address: 73 Lear Jet Drive, Caboolture, QLD, 4510.
Warranty Claim Form QR code

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General Safety Introduction
WARNING–Before using this product you should read this manual and
those manuals supplied by component manufacturers applicable to this
product.
This manual is supplied as a reference to required maintenance of your new Austrack Campers Hybrid
offroad camper.
Failure to use and maintain the product in accordance with what is outlined in this manual may affect
your warranty.
Incorrect and/or insufficient maintenance may cause product failure resulting in property loss,
damage or injury or death.
Maintenance intervals are critical for normal use; extreme use may require shorter or additional
maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule for more details.
This manual content does not imply, express or other any warranty, the owner should read the
Warranty T&C’s included in this manual.
Before using this product, you need to be certain that your tow vehicle is suitably rated and equipped
to tow the product safely and legally.
The trailer and vehicle pairing must we within the safe “Maximum Towing Capacity”, “Ball Weight
Capacity” and “Gross Combination Mass” as stated by the vehicle manufacturer.
This Hybrid camper is fitted with electric brakes and a “Breakaway System”. Requirements for
breakaway systems can vary from state to state. The breakaway battery draws its charge from the
house battery system of the Gibb. See Braking Systems section for more details.
Austrack Campers reserves the right to modify an advertised component (e.g., air conditioning unit,
stove, inverter) with an item of similar value and quality, due to supply and availability. In order to
fulfill orders, all Austrack Campers are subject to change at Austrack's discretion.

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Load Distribution
When heading away on your next big adventure it is important to load your caravan correctly to
distribute weight evenly and achieve a suitable ball weight load and prevent loading in a manner that
can cause a caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The optimum ball weight on a
caravan is between 8% and 12% of the total caravan weight.
WARNING: BALL LOADING (DOWNWARD LOAD ON TOW HITCH) MUST NOT EXCEED 350KG
OR THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TOW BAR RATING,
WHICH EVER IS THE LOWEST.
Exceeding these limits may result in an accident, causing property damage and/or serious injury or
death.
• Always load both sides of the caravan evenly
• Load heavy items low and directly over the axle.
• Secure all items to prevent damage to the caravan during travel.
• Consider water tank levels and how they may affect the balance front and back and the percentage
of ball weight.
• Overhead cupboards should only be used for lightweight items such as clothes, personal items,
bedding etc.
• Never store heavy items in overhead cupboards.
• Heavy cooking equipment should be stored in lower cupboards.
• Tinned and bottled food for cooking etc. should be stored in the pantry drawer.
• Never load in a manner that causes the ball weight to exceed the limit of the tow vehicle.

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Maintenance Schedule

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Specifications
Structure & Finish
Fully welded Aluminium frame construction with Royal silver aluminium
composite panel & gloss black aluminium checker plate.
Construction
Fully Welded aluminium wall frame, aluminium composite panelling, Hot
dipped galvanised Chassis & Drawbar.
Drawbar & Chassis
Hot dipped galvanised Inside & Outside 150 x 50 x 4mm. Full RHS box chassis
100 x 50 x 3mm. Q345Steel Tube.
Roof Construction
Reinforced aluminium composite with aluminium frame.
Hitch
3500 Kg rated off road hitch. ADR approved rated safety chains. Dual rear
recovery points. Ark XO 750 Series extra heavy duty swing away dual wheel
jockey wheel.
Brakes
6 stud 4×4 hubs, heavy duty bearings and 12-inch heavy duty electric brakes
with mechanical handbrake. Trailer breakaway system.
Suspension
Adjustable independent coil spring suspension with twin reinforced shock
absorbers.
Stone Guard
Fully Enclosed front storage box with twin gas cylinder holders and twin Jerry
can storage.
Gas & Fuel
2 x 9kg or 4.5kg Gas holder. 2 x 20L Jerry Can Holders.
Wheels & Tyres
4 x Brand New Reinforced Black alloy mag wheels. 4 x Brand New M/T (Mud
Terrain), Tyre Size: 265/75R16. 4 x Heavy Duty Lockable and Adjustable Drop-
Down stabiliser legs. Double spare tyre holder. 4 x Embossed Mudflaps.
Bearings
Inner - Cup 25580
Cone 25520
Outer - Cup 15123
Cone 15245
Seal 33940
Electrical Connection
1 x 7 pin flat or round plug. 1 x 50Amp Anderson plug. External 240V inlet,
240v outlet.
Electrical System
2 x 100AH Lithium batteries. 4 x 100W roof mounted solar panels. REDARC
2kW Pure Sinewave inverter with 240v auto changeover. REDARC Manager30
with built in 30amp AC charger, 30amp DC/DC charger with power supply
mode. Includes full battery management system. Digital display amp and
voltmeter. Internal and external 240V outlets. Multiple USB and accessory
outlets.
Lighting
External LED body lights, Multiple internal LED lights & 2 LED reading lights.
LED Stair light handle. LED strip lighting.
Gas Lines
Completely plumbed from gas cylinders to kitchen with dual bottle change
over valve & gas certification certificate. Additional bayonet gas connection at
rear of camper for a BBQ gas supply.

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Water Storage
2 x 120L Food grade poly water tanks & 1 X 80L plumbed grey water tank &
system. 12.5L per min 12V Electric Pump. Water tank guards, water gauge.
Storage
Multiple Storage Boxes with Drawers & plenty of open space. High Quality
pinch-weld automotive seals & adjustable compression locks.
Windows
Double glazed quality tinted glass door with mosquito & security mesh.
Windows include anti-mosquito mesh and shade curtain.
Internal setup
Gas strut assisted pop up roof for easy quick set up. Internal zip windows with
screens in pop top.
Internal Features
Timber look Vinyl flooring. Plush faux leather seating. Under seat storage.
Dining table. Upright wardrobe and draw storage. Multiple internal side
pockets for extra storage. Internal 80L fridge.
Dining
Adjustable and removable swing away dining table, faux leather sofa.
Mattress
Plush 150mm Custom King foldable innerspring mattress.
Shower
Truma Water ultra-rapid Gas/electric water heater. Full internal bathroom
with electric flushing toilet (external removable cassette), vanity sink with
mirror & fully adjustable shower rose & shower curtain. External hot/cold RV
Side Mounted Shower Tent.
Kitchen
Slide Out Stainless steel kitchen with cutlery drawer, utility drawers, electric
pump, hot/cold tap, large sink & AGA approved multi burner stove with wind
break. Drainage rack, rear prep bench & Large slide out kitchen preparation
bench. Multiple storage compartments.
Bonus inclusions
Roof Mounted Air conditioner
Electric PVC waterproof awning: 4.5M x 2.5M
Multiple gas outlets to allow for kitchen plumbing & also a spare for a BBQ
LED TV With interior & exterior mounts and connections
Fully enclosed canvas annex incl. roof, walls, floor, draft skirt. 450gsm
Stereo CD/DVD/MP3/USB/RADIO. Internal + External Speakers
Closed
Measurements
67000L x 2150W X 2650H (including aircon)
Tare weight
Approx. 2340kg (Bonus Inclusions do not make up part of tare weight
Registered
3000kg
Ball Weight
Approx. 140kg

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Electrical System
Battery Management System
The Talawana is equipped with the Redarc Manager30 Battery Management System (BMS). The
Manager30 operates like 6 separate products, it charges an auxiliary battery from the vehicle while
on the move, it’s a 240 V charger, a MPPT solar regulator, a battery isolator, a load disconnect
controller, all with a remote battery monitor. This is wired into the Talawana so that you do not need
to change the charging source, the BMS will always prioritise the solar charging, and top up from the
other inputs if available and required.
Batteries
The Talawana is fitted with 2 x 100 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries. These batteries have an
integrated BMS to prevent accidental damage to the batteries. Included is an activation cable, should
the battery become discharged at or below 10 V, connect the hybrid to a power source and press the
button on the activation cable to awaken the batteries. It is only required to activate one battery, and
this will awaken both.
When the hybrid is placed into storage, it is important to ensure that there is a power source
connected, either from mains 240 V or solar. The Redarc Manager30 BMS can be put into storage
mode to ensure that the batteries are maintained. It is still important to check the battery condition
on a regular basis, especially if relying on solar to maintain the charge. If the hybrid is under shelter or
has a fitted cover, an external power source will be required to maintain the power to the batteries.
Even with the control panel turned off, there will be power draw on the batteries.
Solar
There is 400W of solar standard on the Talawana. This is mounted on the roof of the hybrid and is
connected to the MPPT solar regulator connection of the Redarc Manager30 BMS. This will
automatically begin charging when the panel is exposed to solar radiation. Whilst 400 W of solar is
generally more than sufficient to supply enough power to the batteries for normal usage, there will
be times that an external panel will need to be connected to maintain the battery voltage. Shade from
trees or cloud cover can greatly affect the performance of the solar panels. Excessive use of the
inverter or running extra fridge/freezers will also draw more current than the solar can replace each
day.

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Inverter
The Talawana is also equipped with a Redarc 2000 W pure sine wave inverter and automatic change-
over relay. This means that no matter where you are, you are able to run your 240 V appliances off
the hybrid! If you are free camping, you will need to turn on the inverter, and you are limited to 2000
W appliances. To turn on the inverter, you will need to push the on/off button in the control panel
near the door. If there is a red light illuminated, then the inverter is on.
If you are plugged into 240 V mains power, then the system will automatically switch over and allow
you to run your appliances using the mains power without needing to turn the inverter on.
When using the inverter, especially with high wattage appliances there will be a temporary drop in
the voltage of your batteries, this is due to the high current being drawn by the system. This will
increase back to normal once the appliance has been switched off.
When not in use, the inverter should be switched off using the button on the control panel. The
inverter will draw current off the batteries, even if not supplying power to a 240 V appliance, and this
can cause your batteries to become flat if there is not sufficient charge being supplied to the hybrid.
Mains Power
The Talawana comes standard with a 15 A input on the side of the hybrid to allow mains power to be
connected directly to the electrical system. This 15 A input has a larger earth connection than a
standard home plug and requires the use of a specialised 15 A extension lead which will have the
larger earth pin on both ends. If connecting the van to mains power point where a 15 A power point
is not available, you must use a 10 A -15 A adaptor with safety switch. These are available from most
camping or hardware stores.
The RCD safety switch for the 240 V circuits is located on the outside end of the main bed.
240 V mains power is lethal, failing to use an adaptor can result in serious injury or death.

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Extra Solar Input
Also included on the Talawana is a solar input on the rear driver’s side of the hybrid. This is for
connection to an external solar panel to supplement the 400 W of solar on the roof. This input requires
a regulated panel to be connected, use of an un-regulated panel may cause damage to the batteries
in the hybrid.
Control Panel
The main control panel of the Talawana is pictured below.
1. Front water tank gauge
2. Rear water tank gauge
3. Grey water tank gauge
4. Push button power switches
5. 3-way Electric awning switch (Open/Off/Close)
6. Stereo
7. 2-way Step switch (Open/Close)
8. Truma hot water system gas switch
9. Switch for hot water system on 240 v
10. Inverter power switch
11. Redarc Manager30 display screen

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Fuse box
The fuse box is located under the seat inside the Talawana. Each of the fuses are listed on the inside
of the fuse box lid and will have a red light next to them if they need replacing. It is highly
recommended to keep a mix pack of spare fuses in the hybrid in case of tripping.

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Water System
The Talawana is equipped with 2 x 120 L fresh water poly tanks with stainless steel guard and
1 x 80 L grey water poly tank with stainless steel guard. All 3 tanks have taps and bungs on the bottom
of the tank for easy draining and rinsing.
The fresh water tanks are not interconnected, and these can be changed using the handle under the
seat inside the hybrid. It is recommended to drain one tank before switching to the other tank, and
not to draw from both tanks at the same time.
The blue handle has been designed to point in the direction of the tank that is being drawn from, so if
the handle is pointing forwards, you are drawing from the front tank & vice versa.
Each of the water tanks require filling independently, the rear water tank filler is inside the cover with
the mains water connection and the front filler is in front of the wheel arch. The filler is equipped with
a breather hole which will allow the air to escape the tank while the water is going in. If this hole is
blocked, water will not be able to enter the tank. The tank is full when water comes out the breather
hole.
The grey water tank is connected to the internal ensuite basin and ensuite shower drain. It can be
emptied by connecting a hose to the outlet of the tank and opening the red valve. Always empty the
grey water into an appropriate waste collection point, or as directed by Caravan Park
management/National Parks officers.
Water Pump
The water pump will need to be switched on using the push button switch on the control panel. It may
make noise when initially turned on with all taps closed to pressurise the system and top up the hot
water system, but this should shut off quickly. If the pump continues to run with all taps closed, this
could indicate a leak and requires investigation and rectification.
The water pump with automatically turn on when a tap is opened and will shut off shortly after the
tap is closed. It may turn on and off quickly a few times to fully pressurise the system and this is totally
normal.
If the water pump is cycling on and off and the system has been thoroughly inspected for leaks with
nothing found, please contact the service department for more instructions.