Dethleffs 2006 Globetrotter XXL User manual

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2006 Dethleffs GmbH & Co. KG, Isny
Instruction manual
Congratulations
We congratulate you on your new motorhome and would like to thank you for choosing a quality product from
Dethleffs.
Whether you want to enjoy your holidays on good or bad roads, whether you want to have your "holiday home"
out in the country, at the seaside or in the mountains: Your Dethleffs motorhome will always make sure that
you can enjoy your holidays because the Dethleffs team has been building caravans for more than seventy
years and knows what is important. This experience shows itself in the well thought-out, cosy and yet highly
functional equipment as well as in the outstanding driving characteristics.
Each Dethleffs vehicle is manufactured with great care and the quality is closely checked. This ensures that
our products have a long service life. In view of these strict requirements, we guarantee top quality of our prod-
ucts and grant you a six year leakage guarantee of the body in accordance with our guarantee conditions (see
section 1.2).
This instruction manual deals primarily with the body of your motorhome. It will give you all important informa-
tion and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Dethleffs motorhome to the full. We have
also included a chapter on maintenance – and thus on the conservation of value.
In addition, you will find the documents on the base vehicle and the various built-in appliances.
For maintenance work or whenever you need some help, please always get in touch with your authorised spe-
cialist workshop. They know your motorhome best of all, and will meet all your requests fast and reliably.
We wish you a lot of fun with your motorhome, a relaxing holiday and safe driving at all times.
Your Dethleffs team

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1 Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Guarantee certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Guarantee conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Inspection records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.4 Inspection plan for annual
inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.5 Inspection plan for water ingress
test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Environmental tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Fire prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.1 Avoidance of fire risks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.2 Fire-fighting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1.3 In case of fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3 Road safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5 Gas system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5.1 General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.5.2 Gas bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6 Electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.7 Water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Before the journey . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Payload. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3.1 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.2 Calculating the payload. . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.3 Loading the motorhome correctly . . . . 29
4.3.4 Roof load. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.5 Rear garage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.6 Double floor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.3.7 Sliding drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3.8 Bike rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4 Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.5 Entrance step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6 PVC-floor covering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.7 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.8 Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.9 Road safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5 During the journey . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.1 Driving the motorhome . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.2 Driving speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
5.3 Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4 Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.4.1 Fastening the seat belt correctly. . . . . 41
5.5 Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.6 Seating arrangement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.7 Filling up with diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6 Pitching the motorhome. . . . . . 43
6.1 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.2 Wheel chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3 Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3.1 General instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.3.2 Steady legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.4 Entrance step. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.5 240 V connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7Living. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1.1 Conversion door, outside. . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.1.2 Conversion door, inside. . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.1.3 Window conversion door . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.2 External flaps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.2.1 Flap lock with recessed handle . . . . . . 47
7.2.2 Sliding drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.3 Driver's cabin partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.4 Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
7.5 Remote control for awning light,
canopy light and entrance step . . . . . . 49
7.6 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.7 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.7.1 Hinged window with rotary hinges . . . . 51
7.7.2 Sliding window without lock . . . . . . . . . 52
7.7.3 Blind and insect screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
7.8 Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7.8.1 Hinged skylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7.8.2 Wind-up skylight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
7.9 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.9.1 Suspension table with folding
table-top extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.9.2 Fixed table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
7.10 Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.11 Extending the seating group . . . . . . . . 58
7.11.1 Extending the central seating
group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.11.2 Extending the central seating
group with divan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.12 Beds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.12.1 Overcab bed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
7.13 Converting seating groups for
sleeping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.13.1 Central seating group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
7.13.2 Central seating group with
extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
7.13.3 Central seating group with divan . . . . . 63
8 Gas system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
8.2 Gas bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
8.3 Gas consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.4 Changing gas bottles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8.5 Gas isolator taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.6 External gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . 68
8.7 Duomatic switching facility. . . . . . . . . . 69

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9 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.1 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . 73
9.2 Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.3 12 V power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.3.1 Living area battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.4 Charging the living area battery and
starter battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.4.1 Charging using a 240 V power
supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.4.2 Charging using the vehicle engine. . . . 76
9.4.3 Charging with an external charger. . . . 76
9.5 Auxiliary charging unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.6 Transformer/rectifier (EBL 220) . . . . . . 77
9.6.1 Battery selector switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.6.2 Battery monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.6.3 Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.7 Panel (DT 220). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.7.1 12 V main switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.7.2 LCD display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.7.3 Basic menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9.7.4 Battery menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
9.7.5 Battery alarm for the living area
battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
9.7.6 Battery capacity alarm for the
living area battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.7.7 Battery defect message for living
area battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.7.8 Tank menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.7.9 Tank alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
9.8 240 V power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.8.1 240 V connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
9.8.2 Power cable for external 240 V
connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.9 Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.9.1 12 V fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
9.9.2 240 V fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
10 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10.2 Alde hot-water heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
10.2.1 Setting the rotational speed of
the circulating pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
10.2.2 Heat exchangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
10.3 Independent vehicle heater . . . . . . . . . 94
10.4 Alde boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.4.1 Switching the boiler on/off . . . . . . . . . . 95
10.4.2 Filling/emptying the boiler . . . . . . . . . . 96
10.5 Cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
10.5.1 Gas cooker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
10.5.2 Gas oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
10.5.3 Microwave oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
10.5.4 Extractor hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
10.6 Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
10.6.1 Refrigerator ventilation grill . . . . . . . . 100
10.6.2 Operation (Dometic 7 series with
automatic power selection and
frame heater) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.6.3 Refrigerator door locking
mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
10.7 Air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
11 Sanitary fittings. . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
11.1 Water supply, general. . . . . . . . . . . . .107
11.2 Water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
11.2.1 Fresh water filler neck with lid . . . . . .108
11.2.2 Water drainage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
11.2.3 Filling with water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
11.2.4 Draining water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
11.3 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
11.3.1 Odour seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
11.4 Filling the water system . . . . . . . . . . .110
11.5 Emptying the water system . . . . . . . .111
11.6 Toilet compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
11.7 Toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
11.7.1 Swivel toilet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
11.7.2 Removing the Thetford cassette. . . . .113
11.7.3 Emptying the Thetford cassette . . . . .113
12 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
12.1 External care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
12.1.1 Washing with a high-pressure
cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
12.1.2 Washing the motorhome . . . . . . . . . .115
12.1.3 Windows of acrylic glass . . . . . . . . . .116
12.1.4 Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
12.1.5 Waste water tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
12.1.6 Entrance step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
12.2 Interior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
12.3 Extractor hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
12.4 Winter care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
12.4.1 Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
12.4.2 Winter operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
12.4.3 At the end of the winter season . . . . .119
12.5 Lay-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
12.5.1 Temporary lay-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
12.5.2 Winter lay-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
12.5.3 Starting up the vehicle after a
temporary lay-up or after lay-up
over winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
13.1 Inspection work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
13.2 Maintenance work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123
13.3 Alde hot-water heater. . . . . . . . . . . . .123
13.3.1 Checking the fluid level. . . . . . . . . . . .124
13.3.2 Topping up heating fluid . . . . . . . . . . .124
13.3.3 Bleeding the heating system . . . . . . .125
13.4 Independent vehicle heater . . . . . . . .125
13.5 Air conditioning unit (Truma) . . . . . . .125
13.6 Replacing bulbs and fluorescent
tubes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
13.6.1 Halogen spotlight (movable). . . . . . . .126
13.6.2 Room lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

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13.6.3 Recessed halogen light
(swivelling) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
13.6.4 Recessed halogen light (flat). . . . . . . 128
13.6.5 Wardrobe light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
13.7 Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
13.8 Vehicle identification plate. . . . . . . . . 129
13.9 Warning and information stickers . . . 130
14 Wheels and tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . 131
14.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
14.2 Tyre selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
14.3 Tyre specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
14.4 Handling of tyres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
14.5 Changing wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
14.6 Spare wheel support . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
14.7 Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
15 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
15.1 Braking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
15.2 Electrical system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
15.3 Gas system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
15.4 Cooker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
15.4.1 Gas cooker/gas oven . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
15.4.2 Microwave oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
15.5 Heater/boiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
15.6 Refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
15.7 Water supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
15.8 Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
16 Special equipment . . . . . . . . . . 145
16.1 Weight details for special
equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
17 Helpful notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
17.1 Traffic rules in foreign countries . . . . 147
17.2 Help on Europe's roads. . . . . . . . . . . 147
17.3 Speed limits and permissible
dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
17.4 Driving with low beam in European
countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
17.5 Sleeping in the motorhome away
from camping areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
17.6 Gas supply in European
countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
17.7 Toll regulations in European
countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
17.8 Tips on staying overnight safely
during travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
17.9 Tips for winter campers. . . . . . . . . . . 155
17.10 Travel checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

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1Guarantee
1.1 Guarantee certificate
We reserve the right to alter the construction, equipment and the scope of
delivery. Special equipment is also listed that is not included in the standard
scope of delivery. The descriptions and illustrations in this brochure do not
relate to a particular version. For all details, only the respective equipment list
is valid.
Vehicle data
Model:
Car manufacturer/type of engine:
Serial number:
Initial registration:
Purchased from company:
Expiry of the guarantee period:
Key number:
Chassis number:
Customer Address
Surname, Christian name:
Street, No.:
Postal code, town:
Dealer's stamp and signature

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1.2 Guarantee conditions
1. In addition to the legal guarantee and product warranty rights due to the
customer, Dethleffs GmbH may also grant a guarantee of six years that the
vehicles constructed by the company are sealed in such a manner that
moisture cannot penetrate from the outside into the interior of the vehicle.
The guarantee obligations do not apply if the leakage is a result of improper
handling of the windows, doors and skylights or damage that has not been
properly repaired. Damage that is caused by forces of nature (e.g. flooding)
isnotcoveredbythe guarantee. Theguaranteeextensionsincludeonlythe
correct repair work. Conversion or diminution as well as travelling
expenses or other indirect costs are not covered by the guarantee.
2. When dealing with a case of leakage covered under the conditions of this
guarantee, Dethleffs GmbH is obliged to rectify the defective vehicle part
concerned by repairing it free of charge or replacing the part, depending on
what is necessary to immediately to repair the damage.
Defects are to be rectified by Dethleffs GmbH or by an authorised specialist
workshop in accordance with the guidelines of Dethleffs GmbH.
3. The prerequisite for this guarantee is that the vehicle must be presented
once a year to an authorised specialist workshop for an inspection. The
presentation must take place 2 months at the latest after the anniversary of
the initial registration (or delivery).
Iftheinspectionis notcarriedoutaccordingto schedule, this will nullifyyour
warranty. It cannot be renewed by carrying out an inspection at a later time.
As proof that the inspection has been completed, there are designated cou-
pons in the Dethleffs guarantee booklet where inspection stamps are to be
glued and endorsed by a stamp, the date and the signature of a respective
Dethleffs dealer.
4. The guarantee begins on the day of the initial registration or delivery of the
vehicle to the customer, 1 year at the latest after delivery to the dealer, and
is valid while the vehicle is in use, for 6 years at the longest. A change of
ownership of the purchased object has no effect on the guarantee obliga-
tions. The guarantee expires if the terms outlined in paragraph 3 are not
complied with. The performance of guarantee work does not increase the
guarantee period.
5. Parts installed to rectify faults are also guaranteed under the terms of the
guarantee until the guarantee period expires.
6. If leakage occurs, the owner must notify Dethleffs or a Dethleffs dealer of
this in writing within 15 days of its detection. The guarantee certificate and
thecorrespondingguarantee stampsmustbeincluded withthe notification.
If notification of leakage does not occur within the time limit stated, no
claims can be made under the terms of the guarantee.
Remedying of leakage will take place after approval has been given by
Dethleffs GmbH.
If no agreement is reached about the type, extent and result of the repairs,
Dethleffs GmbH or the Dethleffs dealer will consult a neutral expert whose
decision is binding for all parties involved.
7. The costs of the inspection are to be paid by the party covered by the guar-
antee.
8. As far as legally permissible, the court responsible for Isny will be agreed
upon as the venue for jurisdiction.

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1.3 Inspection records
Should it be determinedduring aninspectionthatadditional workisnecessary,
then the carrying out ofthis work is dependent on the customer commissioning
this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the
manufacturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the
service documents enclosed.
Delivery
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
1st year Water ingress test
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
Paste inspection
stamp here.
 Water ingress test 1st year
 Water ingress test 1st year
 No defects found
 Found defects:

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Should itbedeterminedduringan inspection thatadditionalwork isnecessary,
then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning
this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the
manufacturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the
service documents enclosed.
2nd year Water ingress test
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
Paste inspection
stamp here.
 Water ingress test 2nd year
 Water ingress test 2nd year
 No defects found
 Found defects:
3rd year Water ingress test
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
Paste inspection
stamp here.
 Water ingress test 3rd year
 Water ingress test 3rd year
 No defects found
 Found defects:

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Should it be determinedduring aninspectionthatadditional workisnecessary,
then the carrying out ofthis work is dependent on the customer commissioning
this to be done. Please also adhere to the service intervals stipulated by the
manufacturers of the individual equipment. Information is included in the
service documents enclosed.
4th year Water ingress test
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
Paste inspection
stamp here.
 Water ingress test 4th year
 Water ingress test 4th year
 No defects found
 Found defects:
5th year Water ingress test
Signature and stamp of the Dethleffs
dealer:
Paste inspection
stamp here.
 Water ingress test 5th year
 Water ingress test 5th year
 No defects found
 Found defects:

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1.4 Inspection plan for annual inspection
We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan.
1.5 Inspection plan for water ingress test
Pos. Component Activity Interval
1Auxiliary support Lubrication Annually
2Joints, hinges Lubrication Annually
3Refrigerator, heater, boiler,
cooker, lighting, storage flap
and door closures, toilet, seat
belts
Function check Annually
4Windows, skylights Function check, water
ingress test Annually
5Upholstery, curtains, blinds Visual check Annually
6Sealing strips, edges, rubber Check for damage Annually
7Water supply Water ingress test Annually
8Hot-air system Function check, clean
fan wheel as necessary Annually
9Underbody protection, floor
skirt attachment Visual check Annually
10 Electrical system Function check Annually
11 Gas system Official gas inspection Every
two years
12 Connections between the
chassis and body Check Every two years
13 Underbody Visual check, repair un-
derbody protection as
necessary
Every
two years
Pos. Component Activity
1.1 Wheel housing Visual check
1.2 Rear wall floor plateau connection Visual check
1.2.1 Side wall in the direction of travel left connection Visual check
1.2.2 Side wall in the direction of travel right connec-
tion Visual check
1.3 Front wall floor plateau connection Visual check
1.3.1 Side wall in the direction of travel left connection Visual check
1.3.2 Side wall in the direction of travel right connec-
tion Visual check
1.4 Side wall floor plateau right connection Visual check
1.5 Side wall floor plateau left connection Visual check
1.6 Connection to driver's cabin Visual check
1.7 Base frame with base frame cut-outs Visual check
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We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan.
1.9 Check the status of the window rubbers, expan-
sion joints, sealing joints Visual check
2.1 Measure the floor plateau at this connection
point with a moisture measuring device, write
down the corresponding values with the date of
the assessment. Prescribed maximum values –
up to 20 % normal.
If the values are above 20 % check if it is due to
accumulated condensation.
Measuring
2.2 Measure inside the vehicle (walls, window sec-
tions, roof, etc.), note changes in the colour of
the decor. Prescribed maximum values – up to
20 % normal.
If the values are above 20 % check if it is due to
accumulated condensation.
Measuring
3.1 Wheel housing Spray with Dethleffs
special weatherproof
solution
3.2 Rear wall floor plateau connection Spray with Dethleffs
special weatherproof
solution
3.3 Front wall floor plateau connection Spray with Dethleffs
special weatherproof
solution
3.4 Side wall floor plateau right connection Spray with Dethleffs
special weatherproof
solution
3.5 Side wall floor plateau left connection Spray with Dethleffs
special weatherproof
solution
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2Introduction
Please read this instruction manual completely before
using the vehicle for the first time!
Always keep this instruction manual in the vehicle. Also inform all other users
of the safety regulations.
With your Dethleffs motorhome you will receive a file with the following vehicle
manuals and documents:
Dethleffs documents
 Instruction manual and service book (housing body)
 List of Dethleffs dealers
Additional documents
 Operating and installation instructions of various appliances
 Complete set of documents from the chassis manufacturer
 Test certificate for the gas system in accordance with German regulations
This instruction manual contains sections which describe model-spe-
cific equipment or special equipment. These sections are not specially
marked. It may be that your vehicle has not been fitted with this special
equipment. In some cases, the actual equipment of your vehicle may
therefore be different from that shown in some illustrations and descrip-
tions.
However, your vehicle may be fitted with other special equipment not
described in this instruction manual.
Special equipment is described when an explanation is required.
Adhere to the instruction manuals which are separately enclosed.
Should the vehicle be subjected to damage due to a failure to follow the
instructions in this instruction manual, then the guarantee claim is deemed
invalid.
Our vehicles are subjected to continuous development. Please understand
that we reserve the right to alter the form, equipment and technology. There-
fore, no claims can be made against the manufacturer as a result of the con-
tents of this instruction manual. The equipmentwhich was knownandincluded
at the time of going to press is described.
 The non-observance of this symbol can lead to personal injury.
 The non-observance of this symbol can lead to damage being caused to,
or inside the vehicle.
 This symbol indicates recommendations or special aspects.
 This symbol indicates actions which lead to environmental awareness.
 The details "right", "left", "front" and "rear" always refer to the vehicle in
direction of travel.
 All dimensions and weight details are "approximate".
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The reprinting, translation and copying, including extracts is not permitted
without prior written authorisation from the manufacturer.
2.1 General
The vehicle is constructed in accordance with the latest technology and the
recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, personal injury may result and
the vehicle may be damaged if the safety instructions in this instruction manual
are not followed.
Only use the vehicle in a technically impeccable condition. Follow the instruc-
tions in the instruction manual.
Malfunctions which impair the safety of persons or the vehicle should be
immediately remedied by qualified personnel.
Have the vehicle's braking and gas systems inspected and repaired by an
authorised specialist workshop only.
Alterations to the body are only to be carried out with the authorisation of the
manufacturer.
The vehicle is designed for the exclusive transport of persons. Luggage and
accessories may only be transported up to the maximum permissible gross
weight.
Observe the test or inspection periods stipulated in the instruction manual.
2.2 Environmental tips
 Be considerate of the environment.
 Remember that: All kinds of waste water and household waste are not to
be disposed of in drains or in the open countryside.
 Only empty the waste water tank and Thetford cassette at disposal sta-
tions, at camping sites or caravan sites, that are especially provided for this
purpose. When stopping in towns and communities, observe the instruc-
tions at caravan sites or ask where there are disposal stations.
 On board, collect waste water only in the built-in waste water tank or – if
necessary – in other containers designed for that purpose.
 Empty waste water tank as often as possible, even when it is not com-
pletely full (hygiene).
If possible, flush out waste water tank and drainage pipe with fresh water
every time it is emptied.
 Never allow the Thetford cassette to become too full. Empty the Thetford
cassette frequently, at the latest as soon as the filling level display lights up.
 Separate household waste according to glass, tin cans, plastic and wet
waste also when on a journey. Enquire at the town or community authority
about disposal points. Household waste is not to be disposed of in waste
paper baskets which are situated at car parks.
 Empty waste bins as often as possible into the containers provided for this
purpose. This helps to avoid unpleasant smells and an accumulation of
rubbish on board.
 When parked, do not allow the engine to run more than necessary. When
running idle, a cold engine releases more contaminants than usual. The
running temperature of the engine is achieved more quickly whilst the
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 Use an environmentally-friendly WC chemical agent for the WC which can
also be biologically degraded and only use small doses.
 When staying in towns and communities for long periods, search for
parking areas which are specially reserved for motorhomes. Enquire at the
town or community authority about parking spaces.
 Always leave the parking places in a clean condition.

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3Safety
Chapter overview
This chapter contains important safety instructions. The safety instructions are
for the protection of persons and property.
The instructions address the following topics:
 fire prevention and what to do in case of fire
 general care of the vehicle
 road safety of the vehicle
 towing
 gas system of the vehicle
 electrical system of the vehicle
 water system of the vehicle
3.1 Fire prevention
3.1.1 Avoidance of fire risks
3.1.2 Fire-fighting
3.1.3 In case of fire
 Never leave children in the vehicle unattended.
 Keep flammable materials clear of heating and cooking appliances.
 Lights can get very hot. When the light is switched on, there must always
be a safety distance of 30 cm between light and flammable objects. Fire
hazard!
 Never use portable heating or cooking appliances.
 Only authorised qualified personnel may make changes to the electrical
system, gas system or appliances.
 Always have a dry powder fire extinguisher in the vehicle (with at least
1 kg capacity). The fire extinguisher must be approved, tested and close
at hand.
 Have the fire extinguisher tested at regular intervals by authorised qual-
ified personnel. Observe the date of testing.
 The fire extinguisher is not included in the scope of delivery of the
vehicle.
 Evacuate vehicle passengers.
 Cut off the electrical power supply and disconnect from the mains.
 Close regulator tap on the gas bottle.
 Sound the alarm and call the fire brigade.
 Fight the fire if this is possible without risk.
 Acquaint yourself with the position and operation of the emergency exits.
 Keep escape routes clear.
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3.2 General
3.3 Road safety
 The oxygen in the vehicle interior is used up by breathing or the use of
the gas cooker or other appliances. That is why the oxygen needs to be
replaced on a constantbasis.For thispurpose,forcedventilationoptions
(skylights with forced ventilation or mushroom-shaped vents) are fitted
to the vehicle. Never cover or block forced ventilations with objectssuch
as e.g. a winter mat. Keep forced ventilations clear of snow and leaves.
There is a danger of suffocation due to increased CO2levels.
 Observe the headroom of the conversion door and the driver's door.
 As far as the fitted appliances (heater, cooker, refrigerator, etc.) and the
base vehicle (engine, brakes, etc.) are concerned, the instruction manuals
are authoritative. It is imperative that they be observed.
 Fitting accessories or special equipment can alter the dimensions, weight
and road behaviour of the vehicle. Some of the parts must be entered in
the vehicle papers.
 Only use wheel rims and tyres which are approved for the vehicle. Informa-
tion concerning the size of the approved wheel rims and tyres is included
in the vehicle documents or can be obtained from the Dethleffs dealers.
 Firmly apply the handbrake when parking the vehicle.
 If the maximum permissible gross weight of the vehicle exceeds 4 tonnes,
wheel chocks must be used when parking on gradients. The wheel chocks
are provided as standard for vehicles with a maximum permissible gross
weight exceeding 4 tonnes.
 When leaving the vehicle, it is imperative that all doors, external flaps and
windows are closed.
 Carry a hazard warning triangle and a first-aid kit and/or flashing hazard
warning light when this is required by law.
 When selling the vehicle, hand over all instruction manuals for the vehicle
and the fitted appliances.
 Before commencing the journey, carry out a functional check of indi-
cating and lighting equipment, the steering and the brakes.
 If the vehicle has been stationary for a long period (approx. 10 months)
have the braking and gas systems checked by an authorised specialist
workshop.
 Before commencing the journey and after short interruptions of the
journey, ensure that the entrance step is completely retracted.
 Before commencing the journey, remove the television from the support
and store it securely.
 Before commencing the journey, turn the flat screen and the screen
holder back to the basic position and slide them in until they lock into
place. Close the TV cabinet.
 During the journey, the seats are only to be occupied by persons (see
chapter 5). The authorised number of seats is stipulated in the vehicle
documents.