carado BANFF 2018 User manual

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Contents
Introduction to Your Carado …….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Copyright ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
References .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Do’s and Dont's ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Symbol Legend ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Regulatory Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Information, Cautions and Warnings ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Before You Head Out............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Coming Home...................................................................................................................................................................................................12-14
Interior Living Space .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Cabinets...........................................................................................................................................................................................................15-16
Galley Cabinets ................................................................................................................................................................................................17-18
Lights .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Tables and Leg Mounts......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Mid Lounge Table Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Table Storage........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Captain’s Seats ................................................................................................................................................................................................22-23
Window Treatments and Rear Windows...........................................................................................................................................................24-25
Ventilation.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Sleeping Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Twin and King Bed Assembly...........................................................................................................................................................................27-28
Bathroom Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
Using the Toilet ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29

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Shower Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Taking a Shower.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Shower Setup Outside and Inside View............................................................................................................................................................ 31-32
Shower Light, Sink and Pull Handle....................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Appliances ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Microwave Oven.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Propane Cooktop .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Water Heater ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Outside Your Carado ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Awning .............................................................................................................................................................................................................36-37
Driver’s Side Compartments – Outside Connections and Dumping.………………………………………………………………………………………..38
Monitor Panel......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Inverter Charger .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Shore Power.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Other Switches...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Awning Light.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Water Pump Switch............................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Tank and Charge Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Distribution Panel .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
AC Breaker............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
12 Volt Fuse Panel................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
Propane System .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Quick Connect BBQ.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 43

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Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Fresh Water........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
City Water ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 44
Water Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Black/Grey Tank.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Indicators .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 45
Heating and Cooling ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46-47
Thermostat ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Air Conditioning..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Propane Furnace................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Electrical System ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Coach Batteries..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Battery Disconnect Switch...……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….48
Inverter Charger .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Alternator Charger and Battery Isolator................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Optional Equipment .............................................................................................................................................................................................49-50
Optional Solar Panels................................................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Optional HDTV and Blu-Ray Player........................................................................................................................................................................... 50
On Board 120-Volt AC Power ................................................................................................................................................................................ 51
2000W Inverter ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Shore Power ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Outlets................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Alarms and Warnings................................................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Propane and CO Alarm ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
Smoke Alarm......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54

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Fire Extinguisher ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Inside Rope Lighting Controls................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Inflation Kit............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 57
Optional Tow Hitch and Tow Rating ......................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 59
Tires ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Cargo Carrying Capacity........................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Owner Maintenance Checks................................................................................................................................................................................ 60-62
When You Stop For Fuel or Weekly....................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Every Other Week.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
At Least Monthly................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
At Least Every Three Months ................................................................................................................................................................................ 60
At Least Twice a Year............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
At Least Once A Year ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 61
Other Maintenance Checks................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................64-66
Two Year RV Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................64-66
Chassis Manufacturer Warranty .......................................................................................................................................................................64-66
Appliance Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................................64-66
AGM Battery Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................................................64-66
Lithium Battery Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................. 64-66
Registration............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Aftermarket Disclaimer........................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Regulatory Notices................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69

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HOWTOs……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………See Manufacturers Website

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Introduction to Your Carado
Congratulations on the purchase of your Carado and welcome to the Erwin Hymer Group North America family. The information included in this
manual is meant to help and guide you using your vehicle so that you know how to properly use the many functions your Carado has to offer.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle as a reference for when you are travelling. If you have any questions or comments on information found in
this document, please contact us at [e-mail].
Disclaimer
This owner’s manual was created to help owners with general use, maintenance and care of their RV. Erwin Hymer Group North America conducts
ongoing product development and uses photos from multiple brands and vehicles to create these instructions. The included images may not reflect
exact makes and/or models however, the information remains relevant and useful. These instructions are provided as general guidelines only, as
certain add-ons or customization to an RV may change the manner these operations are performed.
Copyright
Erwin Hymer Group North America, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice in colors, materials, equipment,
specifications and models. The information contained in this manual is intended as a guide only, as continuous improvements are ongoing. Please
contact [e-mail] for the most up to date manuals available. Some motorhomes may be shown with equipment
that is optional. Accessories shown in any photograph may not be included.
This manual is released under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International License [1].
In summary, you may:
• Copy any portion of this manual in any form for personal use;
• Distribute this manual complete with all its original unmodified content;
• Modify this manual for your own personal, non-commercial use.
In summary, you may not:
• Use this manual for any commercial use whatsoever;
• Modify this manual except as provided for in the full license and then distribute the resulting work;
• Charge for this manual other than reasonable media and shipping costs.

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All images used in this manual remain the property of Erwin Hymer Group North America. They are for illustrative purposes only and may or may
not be representative of the upfit in your Carado. Contact Erwin Hymer Group North America for alternate licensing arrangements if you want to use
or distribute this manual commercially.
References
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Do’s and Dont’s
Symbol Legend
Information: Useful information and knowledge.
Warning: Not following this instruction may lead to negative results.
Caution: You should follow this instruction.
Danger: DO NOT perform this action. Doing so may result in severe damage, injury or death.
Regulatory Warnings
LEVEL
ITEM
INSTRUCTION
Danger
Do not place propane cylinders inside the vehicle.
• Propane cylinders are equipped with safety devices that relieve excessive pressure by discharging propane to
the atmosphere.
• Propane gas is highly flammable. This action can lead to fire or explosion and result in serious injury or death.
Caution
Do not use gas cooking appliances for comfort heating.
• Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to serious injury or death.
Caution
Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for safe operation.
• Open vents or windows slightly or turn on exhaust fan prior to using cooking appliance.
• Gas flames consume oxygen, which should be replaced to ensure proper operation.
• Improper use can result in serious injury or death.

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Caution
Do not fill propane containers to more than 80% of their capacity.
• A properly filled container contains approximately 80 percent of its volume as liquid propane.
• Overfilling propane container(s) can result in uncontrolled propane flow, which could lead to a fire or explosion
and result in serious injury or death.
Caution
When using an outdoor cooking area, the vehicle must be level and stabilized. Do not violate manufacturers’
instructions on required clearances for cooking appliances during use. Do not store cooking appliances until cool
to the touch. Failure to do so can lead to a fire and result in serious injury or death.
Caution
If you smell propane:
1. Extinguish any open flames and all smoking materials.
2. Shut off propane supply at the container valve(s) or propane supply connection.
3. Do not touch electrical switches.
4. Open doors and other ventilating openings.
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
6. Have the propane system checked and leakage source corrected before using again.
7. Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a fire or explosion and result in serious injury or death.
Caution
Vehicles and equipment powered by internal combustion engines and placed in recreational vehicles can cause
carbon monoxide poisoning or asphyxiation, which could result in serious injury or death.
• Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this vehicle.
Information, Cautions and Warnings
LEVEL
ITEM
COMMENT
Seat Belts
Use only forward-facing seats equipped with factory installed seat belts while the vehicle is in motion. All
passengers must be seated in these seats only, with the seat belts fastened while the vehicle is in motion.
TV
Turn the TV off and stow it while the vehicle is in motion.
TV
The flat screen TV should not be stored inside the Carado in cold temperatures. Remove it to reduce the chance
of damage from the cold. Check the Owner's Manual for the TV for storage and operating temperatures.
TV
To remove the TV, release the bracket on the back of the TV mounting bracket and remove the RCA cables,
power supply cable and antenna cable.
Propane
The propane tank valve must be closed and all pilot lights, appliances and their igniters must be turned off during
refueling of the motor fuel tank and/or the propane fuel tank. Only qualified personnel should refuel your propane
tank. Please see page 42 for further information.
Propane
Purchase propane from a reputable propane facility. Contaminated propane is a common cause of system failure
and is not covered under any warranty.

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Propane
The BBQ quick disconnect is regulated to 10 P.S.I. Please ensure that all devices connected to this are either
rated for high "pressure" or have their own regulator. Many grills sold in the United States are "low pressure"
(1/2 P.S.I.) and will require an additional regulator to step the pressure down to a useable level. If hooked directly
to the BBQ quick disconnect they will be a severe fire hazard.
Propane Leak
Detector
Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Propane Leak Detector is located.
Propane Leak
Detector
Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the propane detector to function.
Flammable
Liquids and
Gasses
Do not store gasoline or other flammable liquids inside your vehicle.
Heating
Never use cooking appliances or unvented propane heaters for space heating purposes. They need fresh air for
safe operation.
Heating
The heating furnace provides its own outside combustion air and exhausts to the outside.
Heating
Portable fuel burning equipment, including wood, charcoal, and liquid fuel grills and stoves, should not be used
inside your vehicle. Use of this type of equipment inside your vehicle may cause a fire or asphyxiation.
Carbon
Monoxide
Leak Detector
Do not block the air circulation in the area where the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector is located.
Carbon
Monoxide Leak
Detector
Battery disconnect switch must be in the "ON" position for the Carbon Monoxide Leak Detector to function.
110 V Electrical
Servicing
Prior to servicing any 110V, unplug the output lead from the power inverter.
Exterior Access
Doors
Ensure the shore power cord and city water supply lines are disconnected and in their stored positions before the
vehicle is put in motion.
Awning
Close the sliding side door prior to opening or closing the awning.
Dining Table
When storing the 2 dining tables, secure in place using the clips attached.
Counter Space
Make sure the stove is off and has cooled prior to using the counter space.
Battery
Battery acid can burn your skin and damage clothing. Protective eye wear and gloves should be worn while
handling batteries. Effective June 2010 all Erwin Hymer Group of NA installed batteries are sealed AGM or
optional Lithium batteries that do not require the addition of water.