elddis Crusader User guide

All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the
caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining
the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter
specifications and materials as conditions demand.
Retailers are independent of the manufacturer and have absolutely no authority to bind the
manufacturer by any express or implied undertaking or representation.
The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE
Telephone: [phone] • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk
Issue 5
Model Year 2013
OWNERS
HANDBOOK
Touring Caravan

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CONTENTS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ... 1-1
Model Year .............................................................. 1-1
Elddis Technical Approvals .................................. 1-1
PREPARING FOR THE ROAD .............. 3-1
Caravan Towing Vehicle Weight Ratio ............... 3-1
Nose Weight Indicator Jockey Wheel
(Option only) .................................................. 3-1
Loading .................................................................... 3-1
Internal Loading & Checks ................................. 3-1
External Loading & Checks ................................ 3-1
Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up ......................... 3-2
Winterhoff Stabiliser - Hitch Head
Operation ....................................................... 3-2
Activating the stabiliser ....................................... 3-2
Checking the stabiliser ........................................ 3-2
Uncoupling ............................................................. 3-3
Use of Your Caravans Breakaway Cable ......... 3-3
Correct Procedure For Use .............................. 3-3
Where a Designated Attachment Point
Is Provided On The Tow Bar ....................... 3-3
Where No Designated Attachment Point
Is Provided On The Tow Bar ....................... 3-4
Other Means of Attachment .............................. 3-4
When The Breakaway Cable Is Attached
Check To Ensure ........................................... 3-4
Before Setting Off ..................................................3-4
Handbrake .............................................................. 3-5
Cables ...................................................................... 3-5
TOWING AND DRIVING ..................... 4-1
Reversing ................................................................ 4-1
Speed Limits ........................................................... 4-1
Setting Off .............................................................. 4-1
Caravan Handling ................................................... 4-1
ARRIVING ON SITE .............................. 5-1
Check Site Regulations ........................................ 5-1
Selecting a Pitch .................................................... 5-1
Side-To-Side Levelling .......................................... 5-1
Leveller Jack ........................................................... 5-1
Ramp ........................................................................5-1
Front & Back Levelling ......................................... 5-1
Parking on a Reverse-Sloping Site or
Steep Hill ........................................................ 5-2
GETTING STARTED ............................. 6-1
Electricity ................................................................ 6-1
Power Supply Charger ........................................ 6-1
12v Systems: .......................................................... 6-1
Generator/Charger ...............................................6-1
Electricity Mains Supply ....................................... 6-1
Connecting To Mains Supply On
Arrival at Site ................................................. 6-1
Disconnecting Mains Supply When
Leaving Site .................................................... 6-2
Overseas Electrical Connection.........................6-2
Gas Supply .............................................................. 6-3
Connection ............................................................ 6-3
Changing a Gas Cylinder .................................... 6-3
Gas Regulator ........................................................ 6-3
High Pressure Gas Hoses ................................... 6-3
Water System ........................................................ 6-4
High Flow Watermaster Pump with
Intelligent Control (IC) ............................... 6-4
To prime the Water System ............................... 6-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 6-5
Helpful Hints .......................................................... 6-5
Troubleshooting .................................................... 6-5
Diagnostic Codes .................................................. 6-6
Winterising ............................................................ 6-6
GAS SAFETY ADVICE ........................... 7-1
Facts about LPG .................................................... 7-1
Awning Spaces, LPG and Appliance Exhaust ... 7-1
LPG Gas System ................................................... 7-1
Gas Barbecue Point ...............................................7-1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .......................... 8-1
12v Power Supply .................................................. 8-1
Battery Installation ................................................ 8-1
Battery Maintenance ............................................ 8-1
Generators / Charger ......................................... 8-1
230v Power Supply ................................................8-1
Mains Unit .............................................................. 8-1
Resetting the RCD ................................................8-1
Automatic Charging System............................... 8-2
Maximum Bulb Ratings for Internal Lights ...... 8-2
Connecting a Solar Panel
and/or Satellite Dish .................................... 8-2
Solar Panel Connection ...................................... 8-2
Satellite TC Connection ...................................... 8-2
12V Fuses - Single Axle & Twin Axle Models .. 8-3
HOW TO USEYOUR CARAVAN’S
EQUIPMENT .................................... 9-1
Electrical Control Panels .................................... 9-1
Crusader ................................................................. 9-1
Cooking equipment .............................................. 9-3
Gas Hob ................................................................. 9-3
Electric Hotplate ................................................... 9-3
Gas Burners ........................................................... 9-4
Using the appliance ............................................... 9-4
Leaks ......................................................................... 9-4
MY2013/Crusader

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Gas Grill ................................................................. 9-5
Gas Oven ............................................................... 9-5
Refrigerator Model Thetford N3112E ............. 9-6
Operating instructions ........................................ 9-7
Sources ................................................................... 9-7
Selecting cooling level .......................................... 9-7
Use of refrigerator compartment ..................... 9-7
While driving ......................................................... 9-8
Winter Use ............................................................ 9-8
Cleaning .................................................................. 9-8
Defrosting .............................................................. 9-8
Storage .................................................................... 9-9
Troubleshooting .................................................... 9-9
Refrigerator Model Dometic RM8501
(In Twin Axle) ............................................... 9-10
Operating modes and use of refrigerator .... 9-10
Operation ............................................................. 9-10
Manual energy selection ................................... 9-11
Electronic ignition ............................................... 9-11
Setting the cooling compartment
temperature ................................................. 9-11
Additional features ............................................. 9-11
Door locking ....................................................... 9-12
Fixing and releasing the door lock when
parking the vehicle ..................................... 9-12
Removable freezer compartment ................... 9-12
Positioning the storage racks ........................... 9-12
General advice .................................................... 9-13
Storing food in the freezer compartment .... 9-13
Making ice cubes ................................................. 9-13
Defrosting ............................................................ 9-13
Switching off refrigerator.................................. 9-14
Lighting .................................................................. 9-14
Winter operation ............................................... 9-14
Troubleshooting 2 .............................................. 9-15
Troubleshooting 1 .............................................. 9-15
Microwave ............................................................ 9-19
Battery Charger .................................................. 9-20
Smoke Detector ................................................. 9-20
Carbon Monoxide Detector............................ 9-20
Thetford Cassette C260 Toilet ........................ 9-21
Parts ...................................................................... 9-21
Optional Features ............................................... 9-21
Preparing for use (standard) ............................ 9-21
Preparing for use with Optional Features .... 9-23
Using the toilet (standard) ............................... 9-23
Using the toilet with Optional Features ........ 9-23
Emptying ............................................................... 9-23
Emptying with Optional Features ................... 9-24
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 9-24
Toilet Bowl ........................................................... 9-24
Waste Holding Tank ........................................... 9-24
Winter operation ............................................... 9-25
Storage .................................................................. 9-25
Toilet unit malfunctions ..................................... 9-25
Rooflights ............................................................. 9-26
The Omnivent (12v) Rooflight ........................ 9-26
The Heki 2 Rooflight ......................................... 9-26
Standard MPK Rooflight .................................... 9-27
Midi Heki Rooflight ............................................ 9-27
Windows .............................................................. 9-28
Polyplastic Window Opening ........................... 9-28
Seitz Window Opening ..................................... 9-28
Taps ........................................................................ 9-28
Blinds & Flyscreens ............................................. 9-28
Flyscreens ............................................................. 9-28
Gas Locker Door ............................................... 9-29
Internal Doors .................................................... 9-30
Magnetic Catches ............................................... 9-30
Bed Make-up ........................................................ 9-31
Bunk Beds ............................................................ 9-31
Front Wrap Round Seating (Option) ............. 9-32
Lift Up Bed Extensions (Tempest EB Only) .. 9-32
Removable Drawer Locker .............................. 9-32
TV Bracket ........................................................... 9-33
Avtex LCD Flat Screen TV ............................... 9-33
Avtex Aerial ......................................................... 9-33
Radio/CD with MP3 Connectivity .................. 9-33
Explorer Protect - Autowatch Alarm
System ........................................................... 9-34
BPW Intelligent Drive Control (iDc)
System ........................................................... 9-35
iDC operating instructions .............................. 9-35
SECURITY ............................................. 10-1
Caravan Theft ...................................................... 10-1
Robstop WS3000 (Option Only) .................... 10-1
Diamond standard Wheel Lock
(Option Only) ............................................. 10-2
How to fit your Diamond Standard
Wheel Lock ................................................. 10-2
Hints for using the Diamond Standard
Wheel Lock ................................................. 10-2
Key Card ............................................................... 10-2
CRIS - The Caravan Registration and
Identification Scheme - VIN ...................... 10-3
Window Etching & Chassis Marking .............. 10-3
Electronic Tagging ............................................... 10-3
CARE OFYOUR CARAVAN ............... 11-1
Exterior Cleaning ............................................... 11-1
Acrylic Windows ................................................ 11-1
Care Instructions for Seitz Windows ............ 11-1
Care Instructions for Seitz Rooflights ........... 11-1

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Window Blinds & Flyscreens ........................... 11-1
Winterisation/Storage ....................................... 11-1
Interior Walls ....................................................... 11-1
Furniture ............................................................... 11-1
Cooking Equipment ........................................... 11-1
Carpets, Upholstery and Curtains .................. 11-2
Shower Trays, Shower Room and
Wash Basin Fittings .................................... 11-2
Cleaning of all Taps ............................................. 11-2
Water Containers .............................................. 11-2
Water Systems - Sterilization .......................... 11-3
Thetford Toilet ..................................................... 11-3
Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier ......... 11-4
Ty res ...................................................................... 11-4
Pressures .............................................................. 11-4
Ty re Wear and Damage ..................................... 11-4
Changing a Wheel ............................................... 11-4
Jacking ................................................................... 11-5
Lubrication ........................................................... 11-5
Maintenance of your BPW Chassis ................ 11-6
Procurement of Spare Parts ............................. 11-6
Caravan Motor Movers ..................................... 11-6
STORAGE .............................................. 12-1
Long Term & Winter Storage ........................... 12-1
Caravan Covers .................................................. 12-1
Power Drain ........................................................ 12-1
CARAVAN/MOTORHOME WARRANTY
COVER (1ST OWNER ONLY) ..... 13-1
CODE OF PRACTICE .......................... 14-1
Mains Electrics ..................................................... 14-1
Spare Parts and non warranty work .............. 14-1
Remedial Work ................................................... 14-1
CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION
- MAIN COMPONENTS ............... 15-1
BPW Chassis ....................................................... 15-1
Braking System .................................................... 15-1
Solid Construction Body Shell ........................ 15-1
Windows .............................................................. 15-1
Insulation .............................................................. 15-1
Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Lid ......... 15-1
Awning Channel .................................................. 15-1
EQUIPMENT LIST ............................... 16-1
Crusader ............................................................... 16-1
ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ................. 17-1
13 Pin Plug Wiring Diagram ............................. 17-1
Wiring Diagram - Crusader ............................. 17-2
Road Lights - Crusader ..................................... 17-3
GENERAL QUESTIONS ..................... 18-1
GLOSSARY ........................................... 19-1
SERVICE DOCUMENTS ..................... 20-1
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE
OF OWNERSHIP ........................... 21-1
NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO
NAME AND ADDRESS .................. 22-1
INDEX ................................................... 23-1

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