Hobby 350 TB De Luxe User manual

Operation Guide Camper
Version 01/2011
GB

Dear Camper,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY camper. The trust you have placed in us is both
an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innovations and ne
touches to make our campers even better. Our fully tted and highly sophisticated models enable us
to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjoyable days of the year.
Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been driving a camper for a longer period of time. It
will help you to avoid operating errors and damage to the vehicle and its equipment. Correct handling
of all technical details will increase your driving comfort and maintain the value of your camper.
If this user manual should be unable to provide the required assistance, a close, pan-European net-
work of dealers is available for further help. Take advantage of your authorised dealer's experience
and technical knowledge - we recommend speaking to him in detail before taking your rst trip with
your HOBBY camper.
We wish you and your fellow travellers many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a safe
journey with your new HOBBY camper.
Your
HOBBY Camper Plant
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

Table of Contents
1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................01-1
1.1 General information.......................................................................................................01-1
1.2 Markings in these operation instructions ......................................................................01-2
2 Safety ....................................................................................................................................02-1
2.1 General information.......................................................................................................02-1
2.2 Before the drive .............................................................................................................02-2
2.3 Loading..........................................................................................................................02-4
2.4 Handling Performance...................................................................................................02-6
2.5 After the drive ................................................................................................................02-8
3 Undercarriage and vehicle registration .............................................................................03-1
3.1 General information.......................................................................................................03-1
3.2 Drawbars/Longitudinal beams ......................................................................................03-1
3.3 Safety coupling WS 3000..............................................................................................03-2
3.4 Front landing wheel .......................................................................................................03-5
3.5 Locking brake facilities..................................................................................................03-6
3.6 Overrunning equipment and wheel brakes....................................................................03-7
3.7 Rotating stanchions.......................................................................................................03-8
3.8 Vehicle registration ........................................................................................................03-9
3.9 General inspection.........................................................................................................03-9
3.10 Fit for a Speed of 100 km/h.........................................................................................03-10
3.11 Denition of mass........................................................................................................03-11
4 Wheels, tires ........................................................................................................................04-1
4.1 Tires...............................................................................................................................04-1
4.2 Tire pressure..................................................................................................................04-1
4.3 Prole depth and age of tires ........................................................................................04-2
4.4 Rims...............................................................................................................................04-3
4.5 Changing the tire ...........................................................................................................04-4
5 Exterior structure.................................................................................................................05-1
5.1 Ventilation and De-aerating ...........................................................................................05-1
5.2 Entry door......................................................................................................................05-3
5.3 Service ap....................................................................................................................05-5
5.4 Gas-bottle container ap...............................................................................................05-6
5.5 Toilet ap .......................................................................................................................05-6
5.6 Roof...............................................................................................................................05-7
5.7 Guide rail for outer tent and skirting .............................................................................05-7
5.8 Bicycle carrier................................................................................................................05-9
5.9 Roof awning...................................................................................................................05-9
6 Interior structure..................................................................................................................06-1
6.1 Doors, aps and drawers ..............................................................................................06-1
6.2 Pivoting TV cabinet .......................................................................................................06-3
6.3 Extendable media shelf .................................................................................................06-4
6.4 TV mount .......................................................................................................................06-5
6.5 Tables ............................................................................................................................06-5
6.6 Conversion of seats and beds.......................................................................................06-7
6.7 Children's beds..............................................................................................................06-9
6.8 Windows........................................................................................................................06-9
6.9 Roof bonnets...............................................................................................................06-12
7 Installation of electrical devices.........................................................................................07-1
7.1 Safety tips......................................................................................................................07-1

7.2 Control panel .................................................................................................................07-2
7.3 Electrical supply ..........................................................................................................07-11
7.4 Electrical system..........................................................................................................07-14
7.5 External circuit diagram...............................................................................................07-16
7.6 Contact plan for the light control system ....................................................................07-17
7.7 Special Lighting...........................................................................................................07-18
8 Water.....................................................................................................................................08-1
8.1 General information.......................................................................................................08-1
8.2 Tanks .............................................................................................................................08-2
8.3 Water supply..................................................................................................................08-3
8.4 Water ushing toilet ......................................................................................................08-6
9 Gas system...........................................................................................................................09-1
9.1 General safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilities ..................................................09-1
9.2 Gas supply.....................................................................................................................09-3
9.3 Gas socket, external......................................................................................................09-5
10 Built-in devices.....................................................................................................................10-1
10.1 General information .......................................................................................................10-1
10.2 Hot-air heating...............................................................................................................10-2
10.3 Electric auxiliary heating................................................................................................10-5
10.4 Electrical oor heating ...................................................................................................10-6
10.5 Hot-water heating system .............................................................................................10-7
10.6 Boiler ...........................................................................................................................10-13
10.7 Refrigerator..................................................................................................................10-15
10.8 Gas cooker ..................................................................................................................10-18
10.9 Fume hood ..................................................................................................................10-20
10.10 Oven...........................................................................................................................10-20
10.11 Microwave..................................................................................................................10-22
11 Accessories..........................................................................................................................11-1
12 Maintenance and upkeep....................................................................................................12-1
12.1 Maintenance..................................................................................................................12-1
12.2 Drawgear .......................................................................................................................12-2
12.3 Brakes............................................................................................................................12-4
12.4 Changing the taillight bulbs...........................................................................................12-5
12.5 Ventilation ......................................................................................................................12-6
12.6 Upkeep ..........................................................................................................................12-6
12.7 Winter Lay Up for the Camper.....................................................................................12-11
12.8 Winter Operation .........................................................................................................12-13
13 Waste disposal and environmental protection..................................................................13-1
13.1 The environment and mobile travel ...............................................................................13-1
14 Technical data ......................................................................................................................14-1
14.1 Tire pressure values.......................................................................................................14-1
14.2 Weights in accordance with 97/27/EG ..........................................................................14-1
14.3 Basic equipment............................................................................................................14-3
14.4 Technical data................................................................................................................14-4
14.5 Possibilities for increasing loads....................................................................................14-6
14.6 Tires and Rims...............................................................................................................14-8
14.7 Lighting ........................................................................................................................14-10
14.8 Moulding......................................................................................................................14-11
Index ........................................................................................................................................Ix-1

01-1
Our campers are continuously being further de-
veloped. Please understand that we reserve the
right to make changes to their equipment, shape
and technology. Therefore, HOBBY shall not be
liable for any claims arising from the contents of
this handbook. The equipment used at the time
of printing is described in this handbook and
should be transferred accordingly to the layouts
of all the different camper variations. Please
understand that we cannot describe all of the
individual variations. Your dealer will be pleased
to answer any special questions regarding the
equipment and technology of your camper.
Your HOBBY camper has been built in accor-
dance with the latest technology and recognised
safety regulations. Despite all of these safety
measures, it is possible that people may be hurt
or the camper damaged if the safety instructions
in this handbook and the warnings posted on
adhesive labels in the camper are not followed.
1. Introduction
1.1 General information
Before the rst trip
You should certainly familiarize yourself tho-
roughly with the contents of this handbook; it is
much more than a reference book.
Fill out the guarantee cards for the built-in appli-
ances in the separate instructions, and send the
guarantee cads to the respective manufacturers.
In doing so, you secure your right to a guarantee
for all devices.
HOBBY grants a 5-year guarantee
on the watertightness of the camper
in accordance with guarantee condi-
tions. When you accept the vehicle
you will receive the guarantee book-
let, "Five-Year Guarantee on Water-
tightness" from your HOBBY dealer.
Annual leak checks are not free of
charge. Warning: If no leak inspection
is performed, your right to the 5-year
guarantee loses its validity.

01-2
1.2 Markings in these operation instructions
Markings in these operation
instructions
The handbook explains the camper as follows
Texts and illustrations
The texts which accompany illustrations are
found directly to the right of the illustrations. De-
tails in illustrations (here: entry door) are marked
with position numbers j.
Lists
- Lists are based on key points and are pre-
ceded by a dash.
Procedural guidelines
•Procedural guidelines are also based on key
points and begin with a round sentence
opener.
Guidelines
Guidelines point out important details
which ensure the trouble-free func-
tion of the camper and its equipment.
Please bear in mind that various mo-
dels have different equipment; there-
fore, varying descriptions are possible.
Warnings
Warnings point out dangers which, if
they are not followed, could cause
damage to equipment and/or injury
to persons.
Environmental tips
Environmental tips show possible
ways to reduce strain on the environ-
ment.
1

02-1
Warnings and information labels are
attached both inside and outside the
vehicle. These are meant for your
safety and may not be removed.
Keys
The following keys are provided with the camper:
- Two keys which t into the following locks:
- entry door,
- service aps,
- toilet ap.
- gas-bottle container lid
- fresh-water tank lid
Emergency equipment
To be prepared for an emergency, you need at
lest three basic items of rescue equipment (rst
aid kit, warning triangle and re extinguisher)
which you should carry at all times and know
how to use.
- frist aid kit
- warning triangle
- high-visibility vest
Fire prevention measures
• Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
• Keep ammable materials away from all hea-
ting and cooking appliances.
• Changes to the electrical system, gas system
or built-in devices may only be carried out by
professional, authorised workshops.
• Place a re extinguisher at the main entry
door.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guide-
lines on the re extinguisher.
• Place a re cover near the gas cooker.
• Keep all escape routes clear.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the re
prevention measures on site.
2. Safety
2.1 General information
100 m

02-2
Exterior
Go around the carriage and prepare for the drive
as follows:
Preparation of the vehicle
•The camper must be hitched properly (see
guidelines for the safety hitch WS3000).
•Release the handbrake of the camper and
attach the contact-breaking cable to the cou-
pling ball of the base vehicle.
• Tighten the tire bolts after driving the rst 50 km.
• Plug the 13-channel plug in the socket of the
base vehicle.
•Inspect the vehicle lighting.
•Turn the winding stanchions and the front
landing wheel upward and secure them.
• Close gas bottles (heating is forbidden while
driving).
• Empty the waste water tank.
• Close gas bottle compartment.
•Adjust outer mirrors on base vehicle.
• Check camper's tire pressure (see tire
pressure table).
• Close all windows.
• Close the service aps.
• Close and rmly lock roof bonnet.
•Shut off the light on the outer tent.
• Close and secure entry door.
•If necessary, pull the electrical cord to the
230 V mains supply out of the exterior socket.
•If necessary, pull the television antenna in-
ward as far as possible or fold over the
satellite dish.
Fighting a re
• Evacuate all passengers immediately.
• Close the main shut-off valve on the gas
bottle as well as the shut-off valves on gas-
powered appliances.
•Shut off the electrical supply
• Sound alarm and call the re department.
• Only ght the re yourself if this is possible
without risk.
2.2 Before the drive
As the owner and driver, you are responsible for
the condition of your vehicle. Therefore, you must
note the following points:

02-3
Staying in the camper during the
drive is prohibited by law!
•If necessary, secure the roof load and lash it
to prevent slippage.
•If necessary, secure all bicycles and lash them
to prevent slippage, ensuring that they do not
cover any lighting equipment.
• In winter, the roof must be free of snow and
ice before you begin to drive.
Interior
You must also prepare the interior of the vehicle
Preparing the interior:
•Sort all loose objects and store them in their
respective compartments.
•Store heavy and / or voluminous objects (e.g.
radio, outer tent, beverage cases) safely
before you start your journey, securing them
to prevent them from shifting.
•If necessary, redirect refrigerator to 12-volt
operation.
•Shut off all interior lighting.
• Ensure that all uids, including those in refrig-
erator, are secured to prevent leakage.
• Close main valve on gas container and quick-
close valves on all gas-powered appliances.
• Close all doors (incl. refrigerator door),
drawers and aps tightly.
• Lock the central lock on the kitchen drawers.
• Latch the sliding door.
• Lower table and secure it.
• Secure the extendable media shelf, media
oval or TVmount.