Hobby Caravan Series User manual

Dear Camper Owners,
We would like to congratulate you on the purchase of your new HOBBY camper and hope that you will
always enjoy traveling with it.
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.
We wish you and your companions many enjoyable trips and hope you always have a safe journey.
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 Safety coupling WS 3000 ..................................................................................03-3
3.3 Locking brake facilities ......................................................................................03-7
3.4 Overrunning equipment and wheel brakes........................................................03-7
3.5 Drawbars/Longitudinal beams...........................................................................03-8
3.6 Rotating stanchions...........................................................................................03-8
3.7 Vehicle registration.............................................................................................03-9
3.8 General inspection.............................................................................................03-9
3.9 Fit for a Speed of 100 km/h.............................................................................03-11
 3.10Denitionofmass ............................................................................................03-12
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 Vehicle keys .......................................................................................................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 and roof rail ...............................................................................................05-7
5.7 Guide rail for outer tent .....................................................................................05-8
5.8 Bicycle rack .......................................................................................................05-8
6 Interior structure......................................................................................................06-1
 6.1 Openingandclosingdoorsandaps................................................................06-1
6.2 Media oval ........................................................................................................06-3
6.3 Seat chests and conversion of beds .................................................................06-4
6.4 Children's beds..................................................................................................06-5
6.5 Windows ............................................................................................................06-6
6.6 Roof bonnets .....................................................................................................06-7

7 Installation of electrical devices ............................................................................07-1
7.1 Safety tips..........................................................................................................07-1
7.2 Service panel .....................................................................................................07-2
7.3 Electrical supply.................................................................................................07-4
7.4 Function of the electrical supply unit.................................................................07-6
7.5 Changing the taillight bulbs ...............................................................................07-7
7.6 Circuit diagram (exterior) ...................................................................................07-8
7.7 Lighting in the camper .....................................................................................07-10
 7.8 Electricoorheating........................................................................................07-12
8 Water.........................................................................................................................08-1
8.1 Water supply......................................................................................................08-1
8.2 Warm water supply via Truma-Therme..............................................................08-3
 8.3 Waterushingtoilet ..........................................................................................08-5
9 Gas ...........................................................................................................................09-1
9.1 General safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilities ......................................09-1
9.2 Gas supply.........................................................................................................09-3
9.3 Hot-air heating...................................................................................................09-5
9.4 Hot-air heating with integrated boiler ................................................................09-8
9.5 Refrigerator......................................................................................................09-13
9.6 Gas cooker ......................................................................................................09-15
9.7 Oven ................................................................................................................09-16
10 Accessories..............................................................................................................10-1
11 Maintenance and upkeep .......................................................................................11-1
11.1 Maintenance ......................................................................................................11-1
11.2 Ventilation ..........................................................................................................11-2
11.3 Upkeep ..............................................................................................................11-2
11.4 Winter operation ................................................................................................11-7
12 Waste disposal and environmental protection .....................................................12-1
12.1 The environment and mobile travel ...................................................................12-1
13 Technical data..........................................................................................................13-1
13.1 Tire pressure values...........................................................................................13-1
13.2 Weights in accordance with 97/27/EG ..............................................................13-1
13.3 Basic equipment................................................................................................13-3
13.4 Technical data ...................................................................................................13-4
13.5 Lighting..............................................................................................................13-6
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.

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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 (1).
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 function
of the camper and its equipment.
Please bear in mind that various
models have different equipment;
therefore, 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.

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.
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
Keys
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
100 m
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

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-
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!
ward as far as possible or fold over the satel-
lite dish.
•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.
Postalistwithallsignicantweights
and measurements of the carriage in
a highly visible place in the base
vehicle.
Interior
You must also prepare the interior of the vehicle.
Preparing the interior:
•Sort all loose objects and store them in their
respective compartments.
•Heavy and/or voluminous objects (e.g. TV/
 radio)shouldbestoredsafelyandsecured
against slipping.
•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.
•Latch the sliding door.
•Lower table and secure it.

02-4
2.3 Loading Rules for loading:
•Spread the load evenly between the left and
right-hand side of the camper. Heavy or bulky
objects belong in the lower storage compart-
 mentsandneartheaxle.
• Ifyourcamperhasatandemaxle:distribute
 thecentreofweightbetweenthetwoaxles.
•Never focus the load in the camper to the rear
 (dangerofswingingbackandforth).
• Heavy objects should be stowed securely to
prevent them from slipping.
• Lighterobjects(clothing)shouldbestowedin
the wall cupboards.
•You may not always be able to follow the re-
recommended stowing arrangement, because
storage possibilities are distributed throug
hout the entire interior of the camper. If ne-
cessary, stow heavy objects in the base vehi-
cle.
•Lash the roof load securely.
•Store baggage in the interior in cupboards
and storage compartments.
• Securedoorsandaps.
• Afterloading,checktotalweightandaxle
 load(s)atapublicweighstation.
The gross vehicle weight rating in-
dicated in the vehicle documents as
well as the permitted drawbar load
  maynotbeexceeded.Alsonotethe
permissible drawbar load of your
base vehicle.
Providing your base vehicle permits
this and depending on the size of the
camper, you can improve the driving
quality by increasing the drawbar
load.
The lower a vehicle's centre of gravi-
ty is, the better its performance in
curves and on the road.