CRAWLER TRC 458 User manual

TRC458
User Manual
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TRC458
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Index....................................................................................................................2-3
Equipment List...................................................................................................4-5
- Exterior Equipment............................................................................................4-5
- İnterior Equipment.............................................................................................4-5
Safety.................................................................................................................6-13
Setup and Numbering....................................................................................14-15
TRC’s Setup and Recollection........................................................................16-29
Interior Equipment.........................................................................................30-33
Refridgerator..........................................................................................................30
Sink Usage.............................................................................................................31
Stove......................................................................................................................32
Washbasin / Closet Usage.....................................................................................33
Index
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Crawler Smart Panel.........................................................................................34-43
Diesel Warmer..................................................................................................44-45
Combi...............................................................................................................46-65
Technical Specications....................................................................................66-67
Service and Care Guide..................................................................................68-69
SafetyWarnings..............................................................................................70-71
Return Clauses and Form..............................................................................72-73
Used Product Sale Form................................................................................74-75
Warranty Document.......................................................................................76-77
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Protects against dangers.
Information and tip including warning.
Optional equipment.

EQUIPMENT LIST
1. Exterior Design
· Door Flyscreen Zipped Shelves
· Double Side Windows with Flyscreen and Curtain
· Side Entrance Door
· Side Toilet/Bathroom Entrance Door
· Rear Kitchen Cover
· Fixing Stands with Adjustable Height (4 Pcs)
· Expandable Pop-up Roof System with Windows
· Chrome Locks
· Chrome Door Stoppers
· Chrome Hinges
· External Fuel Bins Black (2 Pcs)
· Was Rear LED Lights
· Was Side Marker Lamps
· Rear Triangle Reector (2 Pcs) (For Only Europe)
· Yellow Reector (For Only Europe)
· Storage Cabinets
· Front Gas Bottle and Storage Compartments
· Outside LED Lighting
* Adjustable Dynamic Air Suspansion
* Alko or Winterhoff Coupling Lock
* Truma Mover XT2 (Mobility Without A Towing Vehicle)
* Rear Light Protector (Black)
* Crawler 270 Degree Premium Tent (Mouse Grey)
* External Chrome Fresh Water Tank (Price Difference)
* External Portable Kitchen (It is recommended to be used with Gas Outlet For
BBQ Grill)
* Thule Electrical Step
* Projector Lightening (Exterior, Right & Left)
* Come Up Winch or Equivalent (12000Lb)
* Chrome Spare Wheel & Spare Wheel Holder with or without External Premium
Shower
2. Interior Design
· Electrostatic Powder Coating (Cabinet and Interior Walls)
· Ceramic Based Insulation Coating
· Fabric Hanging Pockets
· Carpet Covering Over PVC Coating Floor
· Storage Lockers
· Zipped Shelves
· Door Flyscreen
· Side Door Storage Compartments
· 4 Connection Pointed Storage Organizer with Belt
· Secondary Bed Area Ladder
· Upper Bed Exit Stair
* Gun Holder
3. Kitchen Area
· Kitchen Inside/Outside Accesible
· Chrome Kitchen Countertop
· Fixed Chrome Kitchen Sink
· Double Stoves and Pot Holder
· Chrome Water Tap
· Kitchen Cupboards and Drawers
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3a. Refrigerators
* Berhimi 50 Refrigerator
* Dometic 65 Refrigerator
* Engel 57 Refrigerator
4. Sitting and Sleeping Area
· 6 Person Seating Area
· Seat and Back Cushions
· Foldable Internal Table
· Primary Bed Area (200 x 160 cm)
· Secondary Bed Area (Top Opening 200 x 150 cm)
5. Bathroom / Toilet
· Aluminium External Door
· Zipped Premium Internal Door
· Compact Laminate Flooring
· Portable Shower Sink
· Shower Head
· Coating Fabric Hanging Pockets
6. Electric / Electronic / Control System
· 6 Buttons Analog Control Panel
· Battery (90A)
· Adjustable LED Internal Lighting with Remote Control
· Victron Blue Smart Charger (10 Amper)
· USB Outlets
· 12v Power Outlet
· Interior Lighting Leds
· 13 PIN Socket (For Only Europe)
* Victron Energy 220 Ah Battery (Price Difference)
* Schmid Solar Panel 325W & Charge Regulator
* Crawler Smart Panel
7. Water System
· Water Pump (19 Lt/Min)
· Water Level Gauge
· Chrome Fresh Water Tank (114 Lt)
· Chrome Grey Water Tank (33 Lt)
· Black Water Tank (17 Lt)
· Chrome Water Filler Cap
· Water Drain Valve
* Extra Gray Water Tank 17L (Crawler Smart Panel is Mandatory)
* Water Anti Freeze System
8. Heating / Cooling / Gas System
· Copper Gas System
· Truma Double Gas Valve (Or Similar)
· Gas Detector
* Gas Outlet For BBQ Grill
* Eberspacher D4 Airtronıc Air Heater (Diesel)
* Truma Box Type Air Conditioner
* Truma Combi 4 Air & Water Heater
* Truma Boiler (Water Heater)
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Safety Precautions
Many things can be construed as safety related, but the most important is your
common sense. If you are careless with matches, cigarettes, ammable material,
or any other hazardous material, you surely realize your potential for accidents is
greatly increased.
You will nd many safety recommendations in this section and throughout the
manual. The following recommendations are the ones we consider to be the most
important.
Transporting of Passengers
The transporting of people in the trailer puts their lives at risk and may be illegal.
The trailer does not have seat belts, therefore, it is not designed to carry passen-
gers.
Towing and Weight Distribution
Weight distribution is an important factor when loading your travel trailer. A
recreational vehicle with the cargo distributed properly will result in efcient,
trouble-free towing.
Controlling Sway
Sway or shtailing is the sideways action of a trailer caused by external forces.
Excessive sway of your travel trailer can lead to the rollover of the trailer and tow
vehicle, resulting in serious injury or death.
Lug Nut Torquing
Making sure wheel mounting nuts (lug nuts) on trailer wheels are tight and
properly torqued is an important responsibility that trailer owners and users need
to understand and practice. Inadequate and/or inappropriate wheel nut torque
(tightness) is a major cause of lug nuts loosening in service. Loose lug nuts can
rapidly lead to a wheel separation resulting in potentially serious safety consequ-
ences.
Tire Safety
Properly maintained tires improve the steering, stopping, traction, and load-carr-
ying capability of your vehicle.
Appliances and Equipment
The appliances (stove, refrigerator, etc.) and equipment (hot water heater, furna-
ce, etc.) typically operate on LP gas. LP gas is ammable and is contained under
high pressure. Improper use may result in a re and/or explosion. Make sure to
follow all instructions and warnings in this manual as well as those in the specic
owner’s manuals of the appliances and equipment.
Mold
Mold and mold spores exist throughout indoor and outdoor environments. There
is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environ-
ment, however, the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
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Chemical Sensitivity and Ventilation
Chemical Sensitivity
Immediately after the purchase of your new recreational vehicle, and sometimes
after it has been closed up for an extended period of time, you may notice a
strong odor and/or experience a chemical sensitivity. This is not a defect in your
recreational vehicle. Like your home, there are many different products used in
the construction of recreational vehicles, such as carpet, linoleum, plywood, insu-
lation, upholstery, etc. Formaldehyde is also the by-product of combustion and
numerous household products, such as some paints, coatings, and cosmetics.
However, recreational vehicles are much smaller than your home and therefore,
the exchange of air inside a recreational vehicle is signicantly less than in a
home. These products, when new or when exposed to elevated temperatures
and/or humidity, may off-gas different chemicals, including formaldehyde. This
off-gassing, in combination with the minimal air exchange, may cause you to
experience irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat and sometimes headache, na-
usea, and a variety of asthma-like symptoms. Elderly persons and young children,
as well as anyone with a history of asthma, allergies, or lung problems, may be
more susceptible to the effects of off-gassing.
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a naturally occurring substance and is an important chemical
used widely by industries to manufacture building materials and numerous
household products. It is also a by-product of combustion and certain other
natural processes. Thus, it may be present inside the trailer and some individuals
may be sensitive to it. Ventilation of the unit normally reduces the exposure to a
comfortable level.
Trace levels of formaldehyde are released from smoking, cooking, and use of
soaps and detergents, such as carpet shampoos, cosmetics, and many other hou-
sehold products. Some people are very sensitive to formaldehyde while others
may not have any reaction to the same levels of formaldehyde. Amounts released
decrease over time.
Your Crawler trailer was manufactured using low formaldehyde-emitting (LFE)
wood products, use of which is typical in the recreation vehicle industry. For-
maldehyde has an important role in the adhesives used to bind wood products
used in recreation vehicles. The wood products in your trailer are designed to
emit formaldehyde at or lower than industry guidelines and should not produce
symptoms in most individuals.
While LFE wood products typically do not emit formaldehyde at a level that
would cause symptoms in most individuals, it is possible, though not likely, for
that to occur when the trailer is not properly ventilated. Ventilation is an essential
requirement for trailer use, for many reasons. Any effects of formaldehyde can be
greatly reduced by actions such as opening windows, opening roof vents, running
the air conditioner, or some combination thereof. In addition, the emission of
formaldehyde by these products naturally decreases rapidly over time.
Crawler strongly suggests you take measures to properly ventilate your trailer on
a regular basis. If you have any questions with respect to proper ventilation of
your trailer, please do not hesitate to contact your Crawler dealer.
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Ventilation
To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off-gassing, it is of utmost
importance that you ventilate your recreational vehicle. Ventilation should occur
frequently after purchase and at times when the temperatures and humidity are
elevated. Remember, off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity.
Open windows, exhaust vents, and doors. Operate ceiling and/or other fans, roof
air conditioners, and furnaces, and use a fan to force stale air out and bring fresh
air in. Decreasing the ow of air by sealing the recreational vehicle increases the
formaldehyde level in the vehicle’s indoor air.
Do Not Smoke
It is recommended you do not smoke inside your recreational vehicle. In addition
to causing damage to your recreational vehicle, tobacco smoke releases formal-
dehyde and other toxic chemicals.
Medical Advice
Questions regarding the effects of formaldehyde on your health should be sub-
mitted to your doctor or local health department.
Alarms and Detectors
Liquid Propane Gas (LPG)/Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
This detector has a ve-year life; see end-of-life notication in the detectors ma-
nual. Please read the entire detector manual before operating the unit.
The LPG/CO detector is located in the galley area. LPG is a mixture of gases
produced and sold commercially as a fuel for heating and cooking appliances.
LPG is highly ammable and, as a result, can be explosive if ignited under certain
circumstances. LPG is heavier than air and, if conned in a closed space, will
accumulate close to the oor. The LPG/CO detector is designed to alarm when
propane gas exceeds 10% of the lower-explosive-limit for more than 30 seconds
or if CO gas reaches unsafe levels. When propane gas is detected the horn will
sound with constant beeps and the red LED will be on. If CO gas is detected the
horn will sound with 4 rapid chirps followed by a 4 second pause and the red LED
will ash rapidly.
Your LPG/CO detector is wired directly to your trailer battery and incorporates a
1-amp, in-line fuse. It has no internal battery backup. In normal stand-by mode,
the LED indicator will be green.
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Low Voltage
The operating voltage for the detector is 12 VDC. The actual voltage supplied to
the detector in a recreational vehicle may drop below the minimum 8 VDC. The
detector provides the user with a low voltage warning before reaching that level
and will provide additional distinct, clear warnings and alarms after the 8 VDC
level is reached. However, if available power supplied to the unit is below the
operating voltage of 8 VDC, the detector will not detect gas or provide protection
against dangerous levels of LPG.
NOTE
If the low voltage warning sounds, the detector will need to be reset by disconne-
cting the battery, before normal operation will occur.
Warning
Activation of this detector indicates the possible presence of LPG, which can
cause an explosion and/or re, causing serious injury or death. This normally
indicates a leak in the LPG installation or an LPG appliance. Extinguish all open
ames, open your windows and door, and evacuate the unit immediately. Do not
activate any electrical switch. Turn off the LPG at your gas tank(s). Do not re-enter
your unit until a qualied repair technician has corrected the problem and certi-
ed the system as safe.
Warning
It is not recommended that the detector be disconnected from the battery
during periods of storage. There is a small heater on the sensor of the device
that burns away impurities in the air during periods of normal use. During periods
when power is interrupted, impurities can build up on the sensor. When power is
returned to the detector, the detector alarm may activate until the impurities are
burned off. This could take a number of hours, during which time the alarm will be
constantly on.
Warning
Failure to replace this product by the “REPLACE BY DATE” printed on the alarm
may result in death by Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Replace By Date is ve (5)
years from the date of manufacture.
Warning
Activation of your Carbon Monoxide alarm’s audible horn indicates the presence
of Carbon Monoxide that can kill you. Leave the area immediately!
Warning
This product is intended for use in ordinary, indoor locations of family living units.
It is not designed to measure compliance with occupational safety and health
administration (OSHA) commercial or industrial standards. Individuals who are
at special risk from Carbon Monoxide exposure by reason of age, pregnancy, or
medical condition may consider using warning devices which provide audible
and visual signals for Carbon Monoxide concentration under 30 ppm. If in doubt,
consult your medical practitioner.
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Important Safety Precautions
•Carbon Monoxide is produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels such as
wood, charcoal, coal, heating oil, parafn, gasoline, natural gas, propane, butane,
etc.
•Ideally, it is recommended that a Carbon Monoxide detector should be installed
in or near every room that has a fuel burning appliance such as any room heaters,
water heaters, cookers, grills, etc.
•Ensure that the alarm horn can be heard by all those who are intended to hear it.
Seek medical help if it is suspected that a user of the RV is suffering from Carbon
Monoxide poisoning.
•If the alarm sounds, make sure to investigate the problem. Ignoring the alarm
may result in sickness, injury, or death. (CO may be present even if nothing is seen
or smelled by the user.)
•Room spaces should be well ventilated when household cleaning supplies are
used as these may cause a false alarm.
What Is Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a highly poisonous gas that is released when fuels are
burned. It is invisible, has no smell, and is therefore, very difcult to detect with
the human senses. Under normal conditions, in a room where fuel-burning app-
liances are well maintained and correctly ventilated, the amount of CO released
into the room by appliances is not dangerous.
These fuels include: wood, coal, charcoal, oil, natural gas, gasoline, kerosene, and
propane. Common appliances are often sources of CO. If they are not properly
maintained, are improperly ventilated, or malfunction, CO levels can rise quickly.
CO is a real danger in air-tight trailers with added insulation, sealed windows, and
other weatherproong that can trap CO inside.
Overnight Stop
Crawler owners have parked virtually in every place imaginable, from lling
stations to farmlands. In time, you’ll develop a knack for spying wonderful little
roadside locations by turning off the main highway and exploring.
There are many modern parks, including State, County, and Federal parks with
good facilities where you might obtain hookups of electrical, water, and sewer
connections. Directories are published which describe in detail these parks and
tell what is available in the way of services and hookups.
On overnight or weekend trips, chances are you will not use up the capacity of
the sewage holding tank, deplete the water supply, or run down the batteries that
supply the 12-volt current.
On a longer trip, when you have stayed where sewer connections and utility
hookups were not available, it will be necessary for you to stop from time to time
to dispose of the waste in the holding tank and replenish the water supply. Many
truck stops and gas stations, chain and individually owned, have installed sanitary
dumping stations for just this purpose. Booklets are available that list these
dumping stations.
When stopping for the night, your Crawler is built to be safely parked in any spot
that is relatively level and where the ground his rm. Your facilities are with you.
You are self-contained. Unless the tow vehicle is needed for transportation, it is
not necessary to unhitch.
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Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your Crawler is not very different from making a weekend
excursion. Since everything you need is right at hand, you are at home wherever
you go. When packing for an extended trip, take everything you need, but only
what you need.
When you plan to stay in the same place for several days, weeks, or months, you
will want your trailer to be as level and steady as possible.
Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy
Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy.
If you expect to occupy the trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal
with condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered.,
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the trailer during cold weather
when relative humidity of the interior air is high. This condition is increased
because the insulated walls of a RV are much thinner than house walls. Also, the
relatively small volume and tight, compact construction of modern RVs means
that the normal living activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture
saturation. Estimates indicate that a family of four can vaporize up to three
gallons of water daily through breathing, cooking, bathing, and washing. Unless
the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed by a dehumidier,
it will condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold
weather, as frost or ice. It may also condense out of sight, within the walls or the
ceiling, where it will manifest itself as warped or stained panels.
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious problem. When you
recognize the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in the trailer, action
should be taken to minimize their effects.
Tips To Controlling Condensation
Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when:
• Bathing
• Washing dishes
• Hair drying
• Cooking
Avoid dead air spaces by:
• Using a fan to keep air circulating.
• Leaving closet and cabinet doors partially open.
To help alleviate cold weather condensation:
• Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold weather as possible.
• Allow your Caravan to breathe; do not make it airtight.
• Allow some warm air to be removed and some cool outside air in.
• Do not allow the furnace to recycle humid interior air, and provide reasonable
ventilation.
NOTE
Your trailer is not designed, nor intended, for permanent housing. Use of this
product for long-term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterio-
ration of structure, interior nishes, fabrics, carpeting, and drapes. Damage or
deterioration due to long-term occupancy may not be considered normal, and
may, under the terms of the warranty, constitute misuse, abuse, or neglect, and
may therefore reduce the warranty protection.
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Molds
Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environ-
ment, indoors and out. Outdoors, mold growth is important in the decomposition
of plants. Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds break
down natural materials, such as wood products and fabrics. Protect your invest-
ment by understanding the potential risks that mold imposes.
Contributing Factors To Mold Growth
For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoor or outdoors, must be between
40° and 100°F, and must also have a source of moisture, such as humidity, stan-
ding water, damp materials, etc. Indoors, the most rapid growth occurs with warm
and humid conditions.
Inhibiting Mold Growth
By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited.
In warm climates, use of the air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity.
Vents are located in the bathing and cooking areas. Constant use of these vents
is advised during food preparation and bathing, even during colder weather.
Additionally, opening a window during these activities will assist in ventilation. In
extremely humid conditions, the use of a dehumidier can be helpful.
Frequent use of your trailer, or cleaning regularly,
are important preventive measures. Additionally, any spills should be wiped up
quickly and dried as soon as possible. Avoid leaving damp items lying about.
On safe surfaces, use mold or mildew-killing cleaning products. Check sealants
regularly, and reseal when necessary to avoid water leaks. Proper preventive main-
tenance to the trailer and its accessories, as described both in this manual and in
accompanying literature, will provide the best protection to the trailer..
Winter Traveling
Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require certain precautions to protect
the plumbing system and your personal belongings from being damaged by
freezing.
Whenever possible, the heat should be kept set to a constant temperature. It is
easier for the furnace to keep a constant room temperature than allow the cara-
van temperature to drop to 50°F, then attempt to raise it to room temperature.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in
these states, simply use your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it be
before you can turn the heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or rising?
Remember, when towing at 50 MPH, the wind chill factor will cause the interior of
the trailer to cool much faster than a parked trailer.
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures, make sure to keep a full supply of
LPG or Diesel and plug into a 120-volt power source whenever possible.
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes, and bed doors partially open to allow warm air
to circulate around plumbing lines and xtures. Insulate and/or wrap your exterior
water lines with heat tape.
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TRC458 Setup Numbering
1. Left And Right Windows with Mosquito Screen and Curtain
2. Side Entry Hatch
3. Side Wc Entry Hatch
4. Rear Kitchen Hatch
5. Height Adjustable Stabiliser Legs (4)
6. Openable and Sleeping Area Roof Pop-up System with Window
7. Chrome Plated Locks
8. Chrome Door Stopper
9. High Angle Chrome Hinge
10. Extra Fuel Canister Black Color (2 Pieces)
11. Was Led Stop Lamp
12. Was Side Track Lights
13. Wardrobes
14. Outdoor Led Lighting
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TRC458 TRC458’s Setup
Opening the TRC458
1. Unlocking
Turn the lock with the TRC458’s door key. It has two, upper and lower locks. Turn it
open. It opens the same key in both locks.
2. Fixing the stabiliser legs
Bring it to the desired height with the help of the wheel wrench used for xing
the feet with your key.
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3. Opening the spare wheel, installing the lock
Open the spare wheel located at the rear of the TRC458 by pushing its switch
forward. When installing the lock, do not forget to install it as shown.
4. Entry door and Ladder opening
Open the entrance door to the side. After opening, lower the ladder. Press and
hold the button on the left side to descend the ladder.
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TRC458 TRC458’s Setup
5. Opening the windows
The windows have a triple lock. While unlocking, turn the keys to the left while
holding down the red pins.
6. Opening the top awning
To open the awning, rst unlock the awning. After unlocking, slide the awning
section to the side.
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7. Upper bearing opening
Remove the lock pins before opening the bearing.
8. Opening the side awning
After opening the tarpaulin, open the top two legs. Don’t forget to pin.
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TRC458 TRC458’s Setup
9. Opening the kitchen section
When using the outdoors kitchen, lift the sink and open the hatch of the cooker.
10. Opening the shower area
Move the shower head to the same position as shown.
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