Hobby ONTOUR 2022 User manual

OPERATION GUIDE 2022
ONTOUR│DE LUXE│EXCELLENT│EXCELLENT EDITION│PRESTIGE│MAXIA
GB

1. Introducon
Dear Caravaner,
Congratulaons on the purchase of your new HOBBY Caravan. The trust you have placed in us is both an incenve
and an obligaon to connuously implement new ideas, technical innovaons and ne touches to design our
caravans even beer. Our fully ted and highly sophiscated models enable us to oer you the perfect seng
for the most enjoyable days of the year.
Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been caravanning for a long me. It will help you to avoid
operang errors or causing damage to the vehicle and its equipment. Following the enclosed instrucons will
increase your driving comfort and maintain the value of your caravan.
If this user manual should be unable to provide the required assistance, a close, pan-European network of dea-
lers 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 caravan.
We wish you and your fellow travellers many enjoyable trips and hope you will always have a safe journey with
your new HOBBY caravan.
Your
HOBBY Caravan Plant
Ing. Harald Striewski GmbH

1. Introducon
Table of Contents
1 Introducon
1.1 General informaon .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Key to using in These Operang Instrucons ................................................................................................. 2
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 General informaon .............................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3 Fire protecon ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Emergency equipment ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.5 Safety Systems ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.6 Before the journey ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.6.1 What to observe before your first journey ...................................................................................................... 9
2.6.2 Before each journey ............................................................................................................................................11
2.7 While driving .........................................................................................................................................................12
2.8 Aer each journey ...............................................................................................................................................14
3 Chassis
3.1 General informaon ............................................................................................................................................16
3.2 Vehicle ID number (VIN) ...................................................................................................................................16
3.3 Loading ...................................................................................................................................................................17
3.3.1 General informaon ............................................................................................................................................17
3.3.2 Tow hitch load ......................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.3 Meaning of weights for the Caravan ...............................................................................................................19
3.4 Stabiliser hitch ......................................................................................................................................................21
3.5 Jockey wheel .........................................................................................................................................................24
3.6 Handbrake operaon ..........................................................................................................................................24
3.7 Overrunning equipment and wheel brakes....................................................................................................25
3.8 Electronic Trailer Stabilisaon (ETS plus) ........................................................................................................27
4 Wheels and tyres
4.1 Wheels ...................................................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Tyres........................................................................................................................................................................29
4.3 Tyre pressure ........................................................................................................................................................30
4.4 Profile depth and age of tyres ..........................................................................................................................30
4.5 Rims ........................................................................................................................................................................31
4.6 Changing a wheel tyre ........................................................................................................................................32
4.7 Tyre repair kit ........................................................................................................................................................34
5 Exterior structure
5.1 Forced and fixed venlaon ..............................................................................................................................36
5.2 Opening and closing doors and lockers ..........................................................................................................37
5.3 Corner Steadies ....................................................................................................................................................43
5.4 Roof .........................................................................................................................................................................43
5.5 Guide rail for awning dra skirt .......................................................................................................................44
5.6 Bicycle carrier .......................................................................................................................................................45
5.7 Roof mounted awning ........................................................................................................................................46
6 Interior structure
6.1 Cupboard and drawer operaon ......................................................................................................................48
6.2 TV bracket .............................................................................................................................................................51
6.3 Tables ......................................................................................................................................................................52
6.4 How to convert seang areas into beds .........................................................................................................53
6.5 Rearranging the cushions ...................................................................................................................................57
6.6 Washroom .............................................................................................................................................................58
6.7 Windows ................................................................................................................................................................59
6.8 Roof lights ..............................................................................................................................................................61
7 Installaon of electrical devices
7.1 Safety ps ..............................................................................................................................................................63
7.2 Operaon of the installed electrical systems ................................................................................................63

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7.3 Control panel ........................................................................................................................................................65
7.3.1 HobbyConnect/HobbyConnect+ .....................................................................................................................68
7.4 Smart-Trailer-System ...........................................................................................................................................84
7.5 Electrical supply ...................................................................................................................................................86
7.6 Electrical system ..................................................................................................................................................92
7.7 Diagram of the electrical distribuon board ..................................................................................................93
7.8 TV Connecons ....................................................................................................................................................94
7.9 Addional lights ...................................................................................................................................................95
8 Water
8.1 General informaon ............................................................................................................................................96
8.2 Water pump ..........................................................................................................................................................96
8.3 Water ushing toilet ....................................................................................................................................... 102
9 Gas system
9.1 General safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilies ............................................................................. 105
9.2 Gas supply .......................................................................................................................................................... 107
9.3 Gas socket, external ......................................................................................................................................... 112
10 Built-in devices
10.1 General informaon ......................................................................................................................................... 113
10.2 Heang ................................................................................................................................................................ 113
10.2.1 Truma-S-Hot-air heang ................................................................................................................................. 113
10.2.2 Electric auxiliary heang ................................................................................................................................. 116
10.2.3 Truma Combi Heang System C4/C6 (E) .................................................................................................... 117
10.2.4 Electric under oor heang ............................................................................................................................ 128
10.2.5 Alde heang and hot water system .............................................................................................................. 129
10.3 Electro Boiler ..................................................................................................................................................... 133
10.4 Domec Refrigerator ....................................................................................................................................... 134
10.5 Gas hob ............................................................................................................................................................... 142
10.6 Extractor hood ................................................................................................................................................... 144
10.7 Oven / Hob-Oven Combinaon .................................................................................................................. 144
10.8 Microwave .......................................................................................................................................................... 147
10.9 Rooop Air Condioning ................................................................................................................................ 148
11 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................... 149
12 Maintenance and upkeep
12.1 Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 151
12.2 Hitch head ......................................................................................................................................................... 152
12.3 Brakes .................................................................................................................................................................. 153
12.4 Changing bulbs in the rear lights ................................................................................................................... 154
12.5 Changing the baery and maintenance of the smoke detector ............................................................. 156
12.6 Venlaon .......................................................................................................................................................... 157
12.7 Upkeep ................................................................................................................................................................ 158
12.8 Winterising the caravan .................................................................................................................................. 163
12.9 Winter useage ................................................................................................................................................... 164
13 Waste disposal and environmental protecon
13.1 The environment and mobile travel .............................................................................................................. 167
14 Technical data
14.1 Chassis data ....................................................................................................................................................... 169
14.2 Possibilies for increasing loads .................................................................................................................... 171
14.3 Weights of vehicle and equipment ............................................................................................................... 175
14.4 Tyres and Rims................................................................................................................................................... 177
14.5 Tyre pressures values ....................................................................................................................................... 181
14.6 Measurements of Awning Perimeter ............................................................................................................ 182
Index .............................................................................................................................................................................. 183

1. Introducon
Our caravans are connuously being updated. Please understand
that we reserve the right to make changes to the equipment, shape
and technology.
These operang instrucons also describe equipment which may
vary from the standard scope of delivery.
Therefore, HOBBY shall not be liable for any claims arising from the
contents of this handbook. The equipment that has been implemen-
ted at the me of prinng is described in these operang instruc-
ons. Equivalent equipment has been implemented in all of the dif-
ferent layouts. Please understand that we cannot describe all of the
individual variaons. Your dealer will be pleased to answer any special
quesons regarding the equipment and technology of your caravan.
Your HOBBY caravan has been built in accordance with the latest
technology and recognised safety regulaons. Despite all of these
safety measures, it is possible that people may be hurt or the caravan
damaged if the safety instrucons in this handbook and the warnings
posted on adhesive labels in the caravan are not followed.
1.1 General informaon
Before your first journey
You should certainly familiarize yourself thoroughly with the contents
of this handbook; it is much more than a reference book.
Fill out the warranty cards for the built-in appliances in the separate
instrucons, and send the warranty cards to the respecve manu-
facturers. In doing so, you will secure your right to a warranty for all
devices. Your HOBBY dealer will fill out the warranty registraon card
for your caravan.
In accordance with guarantee condions, HOBBY gives
you a 5-year guarantee through your dealer against leaks
in the caravan. When you accept the vehicle you will
receive the guarantee booklet, "Five-Year Guarantee on
Waterghtness" from your HOBBY dealer. Maintenance
must be carried out regularly and maintenance intervals
observed - this is a prerequisite for ensuring warranty.
Maintenance must be carried out at regular intervals by
an authorised HOBBY dealer and documented by him in
the HOBBY Customer Service History booklet. In addi-
on, all inspecons are reported to HOBBY by its dealerst.
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We would explicitly like to point out that we do not
accept any liability for damages or malfuncons that
arise because these operang instrucons have been
ignored.
• Only operate the caravan if it is in perfect technical
condion.
• Malfuncons that impair the safety of people or the
caravan itself must be repaired immediately by a qua-
lified engineer or company..
• The brake system and the gas system may only be
inspected and repaired by an authorised specialist.
• Specified inspecon and MOT deadlines must be
met.

1. Introducon
Indicating details with the help of position
numbers
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1.2 Key to using in These Operang Instrucons
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Guidelines
Warnings
Environmental ps
This operang manual explains the caravan as follows:
Texts and illustraons
The texts which accompany illustraons are found directly to the right
of the illustraons. Details in illustraons (here: habitaon door) are
marked with posion number j.
Lists
Lists are set out in bullet-point form, indicated by a hyphen "-" in front
of the first word of each point.
Procedural guidelines
Procedural guidelines are also based on key points and begin
with a bullet point. "•".
Guidelines point out important details which ensure the
trouble-free operaon of the caravan and its equipment.
Please bear in mind that various models have dierent
equipment; therefore, varying descripons are possible.
Warnings point out dangers which, if they are not fol-
lowed, could cause damage to equipment and/or injury
to persons.
Environmental ps show possible ways to reduce the eects
on the environment.
Annual water ingress checks are annual water ingress
check free of charge.
Warning: If no annual water ingress checkis carried out,
your right to the 5-year guarantee loses its validity.

1. Introducon
Oponal Extras
You have selected a caravan that is equipped to taste.
This user manual describes all of the models and equipment oered
within the same season. Therefore, it may include equipment that you
have not selected.
Dierences and, thus, all of the oponal extras are marked with an
asterisk “*”.
For technical reasons, oponal extras cannot always be installed in all
models. Should you have any quesons, please speak to your Hobby
dealer.
Relevance of This Manual
The high level of quality and security for caravans is ensured by means
of connuous improvements and development. In very rare cases, there
may be a dierence between the descripon and the vehicle itself.
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Should there be any equipment or a model that is not
described in this user manual, please note the enclosed
addional operang instrucons.

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2. Safety
2.2 General informaon
Warnings and informaon labels are aached both
inside and outside the vehicle. These are meant for your
safety and must not be removed.
• The caravan may only be driven on public roads by someone with
a valid driving licence category for such vehicles.
• The individual manufacturer's operang and instrucon manual(s)
must be observed when using built-in devices (refrigerator, hea-
ng system, hob, etc.).
• The measurements, weight and driving performance of the
caravan may change if accessories or oponal extras have been
installed. Some accessories that are fied aer purchase of the
vehicle must be entered in the registraon document.
• Use only tyres and rims that have been approved for your
caravan. Informaon on tyre and rim sizes can be found in the
vehicle's registraon document or in Chapter 14.4 Tyres and
Rims.
This caravan has been designed as a mobile travel accommodaon for
private, not commercial use. This is a recreaonal vehicle that is fit
for habitaon. It oers accommodaon that can be used temporarily
or seasonally and which meets the requirements for the construcon
and use of the vehicle on the road. It is not intended for permanent
residence. Furthermore, no more than the number of people for which
this caravan has been designed may spend the night in the vehicle.
When the caravan is on the road, it may only be used in accordance
with road traffic regulaons and naonal vehicle safety standards.
This caravan is exclusively suited to being towed by a car, not by lor-
ries, buses or similar vehicles. It may not be used to transport people/
animals and/or goods. While driving, people/animals may not remain
in the caravan. When the caravan is on the road, it may only be used
for carrying personal equipment. Transporng unsecured loads and/
or packages is forbidden.
Please ensure that the technically permissible maximum weight of
the caravan and the permied axle load(s) per axle are not exceeded.
No use of the caravan other than that described here is permied; any
other use is regarded as contrary to the intended use.
2.1 Intended use
Label for tyre pressure

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2. Safety
Smoke detector
The caravan has been fied with a baery-operated smoke detector
on the ceiling. Should smoke be detected inside the vehicle, a loud
alarm will go o, warning any passengers of a possible fire.
The detector's own electricity supply, powered by the built-in 9V block
baery, ensures that the smoke detector will funcon independent
of the vehicle's electric system, even if the power supply has been
switched o.
• To acvate the smoke detector, pull the protecve foil o the
block baery and insert the baery.
• Use the test buon to test the smoke detector.
Smoke detector
Please refer also to the device manufacturer's operang
manual.
For more informaon on using and changing the baery,
please refer to Chapter 12 Maintenance and Upkeep.
A smoke detector will not prevent fires or put them out.
If it is working properly, it will merely provide you with
those possibly decisive seconds to save yourself and
nofy emergency services.
Fire prevenon measures
• Never leave children and vulnerable persons alone in the vehicle.
• Keep ammable materials away from all heang and cooking ap-
pliances.
• Changes to the electrical system, gas system or built-in devices
may only be carried out by professional, authorised workshops.
• Keep an ABC dry powder fire exnguisher by the entrance door.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the guidelines on the fire
exnguisher.
• Place a fire blanket near the gas cooker.
• Keep all escape routes clear.
• Ensure that everyone is familiar with the fire prevenon measures
on site.
Fighng a fire
• Evacuate all passengers immediately.
• Close the main shut-o valve on the gas bole as well as the
shut-o valves on gas appliances.
• Gas boles that cannot be removed should be cooled with
water.
• Shut o the electrical supply.
• Sound the alarm and call the fire service.
• Only fight the fire yourself if this is possible without risk.
2.3 Fire protecon

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2. Safety
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas that is
extremely poisonous. It is produced by any combuson heaters, hobs,
ovens and engines that burn fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas/boled
gas, petroleum, wood, petrol, Diesel, charcoal, etc.
With the assistance of an electro-chemical sensor, the carbon mono-
xide detector measures the amount of CO (carbon monoxide) in the
air inside the caravan.
Carbon monoxide detector*
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Test/Mute buon
Red “Alarm” LED
Yellow “Error” LED
Green “Power Test/OK” LED
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2
3
4
As soon as the detector measures a potenally crical CO level, a
warning signal is sent: the red “Alarm” LED begins to blink, whereby
the blinking speed depends on the level of CO measured in the air
(see manufacturer's operang manual). Should the crical CO level
not drop within a certain period of me, an addional beep will go
o. If the level of CO is high, the alarm/beep will go o much earlier.
If you hear an alarm:
• open the doors and windows to air the caravan;
• if possible, switch o all combuson heaters;
• leave the caravan; leave all doors and windows open;
• if there is any suspicion of carbon monoxide poisoning, get medical
assistance immediately;
• contact an authorised gas or combuson heater technician;
• only re-enter the caravan when you no longer hear the beep / if you
have pressed the Test/Mute buon, wait at least another 5 minutes
so that the detector can test again.
• only start to operate combuson heaters again aer they have
been checked by an authorised technician.
Never ignore an alarm signal!
The alarm can also be set o by cigaree smoke or sprays.
The alarm switches itself o automacally as soon as the CO level in
the air drops to an uncrical level.
Carbon monoxide detector

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2. Safety
Mung the detector
If the detector starts to beep, it can be temporarily muted by pressing
once on the Test/Mute buon (red “Alarm” LED will connue to blink).
If the level of CO remains unchanged aer 4 minutes, the beep will
go o again. The alarm can only be muted once; if the level of CO is
high, the mute funcon will not work.
Test the detector at regular intervals by pressing the Test buon j
for at least 5 seconds. If the green “Power Test/OK” LED lights up, the
power is on and the detector is working.
It is essenal to test the detector at regular intervals to
ensure that it is geng the correct power supply and
funconing properly.
Please refer also to the device manufacturer's operang
manual.
The carbon monoxide detector is not a substute for the
correct assembly, use and maintenance of combuson
heaters and suitable venlaon and exhaust systems. It
serves to protect people from the acute eects of carbon
monoxide, but it cannot ensure the complete protecon
of people with certain health issues.
The detector automacally checks the following funcons:
- low baery (yellow “Error” LED blinks once a minute/detector beeps
once a minute);
- sensor error (yellow “Error” LED blinks twice a minute/detector beeps
twice a minute);
- detector’s period of use has expired (yellow “Error” LED blinks 3
mes a minute/detector beeps 3 mes a minute).
2.4 Emergency equipment
If one or more of these malfuncons occur, the detector must be
replaced.
To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the
three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with
them (not included in the delivery!).
First-aid kit
The first aid kit should always be kept handy. It should have a fixed
place in the base vehicle/caravan. If things have been removed from
the first aid kit or used they must be replaced as soon as possible.
High visibility jacket/vest
Brish regulaons for carrying and wearing a high-visibility vest with
white retro-reecve stripes in accordance with EN 471 whenever
you step outside the vehicle on roads outside built-up areas or on the
hard shoulder.

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2. Safety
Minimum distance between warning triangle
and caravan
Warning triangle
The warning triangle should also be kept handy in a fixed place in the base
vehicle/caravan, preferably together with the first aid kit.
In an emergency
• Set up the warning triangle at least 100 m in front of the danger
zone!
100 m
Please observe the naonal regulaons of the countries
you are driving through with regard to carrying and wea-
ring emergency equipment.
Vehicle Tracking System “Phantom Tracking*
(for Great Britain only)
The Phantom Tracking System monitors your vehicle using tracking
soware that has been secretly installed.
You can access the MyPhantom portal and the app, enabling you to
determine where your caravan is at any me (an Internet connecon
must be available for this). The system recognises when the vehicle
changes its locaon and reports this, making you aware of any possible
the. The system determines the vehicle’s exact locaon to within 8
feet (approx. 2,44 meters).
- Please refer also to the separate system manufacturer’s
operang instrucons and read them carefully before
inial operaon.
- The system has a rechargeable baery, i.e. it connues
to send even if the power supply has been cut unl
the rechargeable baery is discharged.
2.5 Safety Systems
Central Registraon and Idenficaon System CRiS*
(for Great Britain only)
CRiS is the naonal register for Brish caravan owners. It is recognised
by the regulatory authories, insurance companies and governmental
organisaons as well as the Department for Transport (DFT).
VIN CHIP™ is a new industrial standard for idenfying caravans. It uses
a neutral and unique number within visible and invisible VIN CHIP™
elements both in and on the caravan.
The system links this number to a CRiS keeper record in the central
database.
The driver must put on this high-visibility vest when the vehicle
• comes to a stop outside city limits on an obscure rural road be-
cause of an accident or breakdown, if the visibility is poor due to
bad weather, in twilight or darkness, or
• when it must be highlighted by the use of a warning triangle on
the hard shoulder because of an accident or breakdown.

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2. Safety
2.6.1 What to observe before your first journey
Vehicle registraon (Germany)
Every vehicle which uses public roads is subject to registraon. This
includes your new caravan. You can register the caravan at your local
registraon office.
The following documents are required to iniate the registraon process:
- Motor Vehicle Registraon Cerficate Part II and/or Cerficate of
Conformity (CoC)
- Electronic Insurance Cerficate/eIC Number
- personal idenficaon or proof of residence
- possibly, power of aorney to have someone else register the ca-
ravan.
- if applicable, direct debit mandate for taxes
If required, please do not forget to apply for a „100“ speed scker.
- Never leave the CRiS registraon document in your
caravan; always take it with you, especially when you
travel abroad. The CRiS Caravan Registraon Form is
evidence that you are the registered holder and the-
refore entled to use the caravan.
- Never remove any idenfying marks on your caravan,
because only with the aid of these idenfying marks is
it possible to idenfy the caravan should it be stolen.
Please note any possible separate informaon from the
registraon authority.
2.6 Before the journey
General inspecon (Germany)
In accordance with Secon 29 of German Road Traffic Licensing
Regulaons, your caravan must undergo a major inspecon every
two years.
Should your caravan be stolen, please do the following:
• Contact the police and inform your insurance company. Inform them
of any an-the devices that may be mounted in your caravan. In
addion, inform the caravan manufacturer via your/an authorised
dealer that the caravan has been stolen.
• Inform CRiS and connue to keep CRiS informed of all further de-
velopments so that their database can be kept up-to-date.
Any changes made to the caravan that fall under na-
onal traffic regulaons must be approved and entered
in the registraon document! If you have any further
quesons or difficules, your authorised Hobby dealer
will always be available to assist you!
The following documents must be presented at each inspecon:
- motor vehicle registraon cerficate, Part I
- valid cerficate of inspecon for gas facilies, documenng installa-
on.Your dealer will give you the inial cerficate.
A general vehicle inspecon can be carried out by an officially re-
cognised expert (e.g. DEKRA Expert mobile home inspecon).

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2. Safety
"100" speed scker
5. Free interchangeability of tow vehicle and caravan:
Dierent caravans may be combined with dierent tow
vehicles.
You are responsible for ensuring that the preceding
regulaons are met if you plan to drive at 100 km/h.
6. The correct noseweight gives you more safety:
Please refer to chapter 3.3.2 for the recommended
noseweight.
Fit for a Speed of 60 mph (Germany)
1. Your HOBBY caravan is technically equipped for a
maximum speed of 60 mph. Under no circumstances may
this speed be exceeded!
2. Note the permissible maximum speeds for towing in the
country in which you are travelling!
3. Road traffic regulaons in Germany were changed on 22
October 2005. Your caravan was already set to be towed
at 100 KPH at the factory, and this has been entered in
the caravan's registraon documents. Upon request, the
100 KPH scker will be issued by the road traffic authority
when the caravan is inially registered and aached to the
back of the vehicle.
4. The following points must be observed, because you are
responsible for adhering to them. If they are not met, the
maximum speed for the caravan is 50 mph!
a) The base vehicle must be equipped with an an-locking
system/an-lock device and may not exceed an overall
mass of 3.5 tons.
b) The caravan must be equipped with hydraulic vibraon
dampers (shock absorbers); naturally, your new HOBBY
caravan is equipped with these.
c) The caravan's tyres should be changed aer a maximum
of six years. They must be marked at least with an L (=
75 mph) for the appropriate speed category.
d) The caravan must be equipped with a stabilser hitch in
accordance with ISO 11555-1. This is a standard feature
in all Hobby models.
The overall mass of the caravan may not exceed the
unladen mass of the car.

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2. Safety
Prepare the vehicle before driving!
2.6.2 Before each journey Road safety
• The electric connecon between the tow vehicle (your car) and
the caravan must funcon perfectly.
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighng systems and
brakes funcon correctly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of me
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the
brake system, the tyres and funcon of the of all appliances. It is
advisable to have a gas safety check carried as well. .
• Set the vehicle's wing mirror.
• The roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. False tyre pres-
sure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or even lead
to a burst tyre. (see also Chapter 14.5 Tyre pressure values)
As the driver of this vehicle, you are responsible for the state of the car
and caravan. Therefore, you must note the following points:
Only begin to drive when your caravan fulfils all of the
condions for roadworthiness.
Interior
Preparing the interior:
• Close and firmly lock all of the windows and roof lights.
• Sort all loose objects and store them in their respecve com-
partments.
• Store heavy and / or voluminous objects (e.g. radio, awning,
beverage cases) safely before you start your journey, securing
them to prevent them from moving around. (see also Chapter 3.3)
• If required you can switch the fridge on to 12v operaon, this will
only keep the fridge cold when travelling, the fridge must have
been already chilled to the desired temperature using 230v or gas.
The 12v element will not chill the fridge down.
• Ensure that all uids, including those in refrigerator, are secured
to prevent leakage.
• Close all doors (incl. refrigerator door), lockers (Lock the central
lock on the kitchen drawers).
• Open the concerna door and lock it.
• Latch the sliding door.
• Secure the table and, if possible, lower it.
• Should there be an drop down bed, move it to the upright posi-
on and lock it into place.
• If necessary, secure the TV bracket* and, if possible, remove the
TV* and store it securely.
• Remove the TV and store it securely (models with rear washroom).
• Turn o all interior lighng and if necessary isolate the 12v system
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels aer driving the first
50 km with your caravan.
Please familiarise yourself abroad about any naonal re-
gulaons that may apply with regard to registraon and
general inspecon and whether you are permied to
tow your caravan at 100 KPH.

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2. Safety
2.7 While driving Driving
Do not overload the caravan! The permissible axle loads,
the technically permissible maximum weight as well as
the permissible height, width and length of the caravan
must be observed!
Staying in the caravan during the drive is prohibited by law!
Ensure that there is sufficient venlaon. Never cover
up built-in forced venlaon (skylights with forced
venlaon or mushroom vents). Ensure that forced
venlaon is not covered by snow or leaves as this
increases the danger of suocaon.
Place a note with all important measurements and
weights in a clearly visible place on the dashboard.
Preparaon of the vehicle:
• The caravan must be hitched up correctly (see Chapter 3.4 Stabi-
liser hitch Chapter 3.4).
• Release the hand brake for the caravan.
• Rotate the rotang stanchions and front landing wheel upwards
and secure them.
• Empty the waste water tank, clean it and stow it securely in the
gas box.
• Switch o the awning light.
• If necessary, pack away the awning* and stow the winding
handle securely.
• Turn o the gas boles (heang is forbidden while driving) and
secure them.
• If necessary, lower the TV antenna* in as far as possible or retract
the satellite dish.
• Shut the gas-bole container.
• Close and lock the entrance door and the locker doors.
• Stow the step tread in the gas bole container.
• If necessary, disconnect the cable for the 230V mains connecon
from the external socket.
• If necessary, secure any bicycles on the bicycle carrier*, lashing
them with the fastening straps to prevent them from slipping, and
ensure that the rear tail lights are not covered. If the bicycle carrier
has not been loaded, fold it in and secure it. (see Chapter 5.6)
• If necessary, secure the spare tyre holder.
Exterior
Check around the caravan and ensure everything is secure for your
journey as follows.
Take a test drive or a safety training course before the first long drive
to beer acquaint yourself with the carriage in driving condions.
Pracse driving in reverse.
Staying in the caravan during the drive is prohibited by law!

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2. Safety
Due to the design of the brakes, there may be increased
wear in the brake lining during the inial break-in phase.
Despite carrying out automac brake adjustments on all
HOBBY trailers, the basic seng for the brakes must be
checked by an authorised specialist and adjusted if ne-
cessary (inial inspecon) aer having driven 500 km.
Brakes
A car and caravan together (rig) behaves dierently from an individual ve-
hicle while braking. Therefore, it is advisable (especially for inexperienced
drivers) to conduct several braking tests on a suitable surface. The braking
distance for the rig is longer than that of an individual vehicle. The load
in the caravan also has a signi fi cant inuence on the braking distance.
Rules for braking
• Note the longer braking distance on wet roads.
• When driving down a mountain, do not select a gear that is high-
er than the one used when driving up a mountain.
• During long drives over passes or steep and twisty country lanes,
the can cause the caravan brakes to over run constantly and can
cause the wheel brakes to heat up considerably. If necessary, you
should allow enough me to enable them to cool down again.
Driving around curves
The combined length of your car & caravan together (rig) is considerably
longer than a car.
The following applies for driving in curves
• Do not take curves too quickly or too sharply!
• Take the curve at a somewhat wider radius when turning.
• Note that the caravan can swing out if you turn too quickly.
Rules for driving
• Do not underesmate the total length of the car & caravan (rig).
Due to the relavely long rear overhang, larger caravan can swing
out and, under adverse condions, the rear end of the caravan can
hit the ground.
• Take extra care when driving toward yards and through gates.
• In condions with strong side winds, slick ice or wet roads, the
caravan could move back and forth.
• Adjust driving speed to overall street and traffic condions.
• Long, lightly sloping roads are potenally dangerous. Measure your
speed from the outset in such a manner that the car & caravan can
be accelerated, if necessary, without endangering other drivers or
pedestrians.
• If the caravan moves back and forth on a sloping road, brake
carefully but rapidly to bring the caravan back into line.
• Never increase speed if the caravan becomes pendulous.
• Do not drive down a hill any faster than you would drive up one.
• Long, gently sloping downhill slopes can be dangerous. Calculate
your speed from the very beginning so that, if necessary, it is sll
possible to accelerate without endangering other road users.
• When overtaking or being overtaken by trucks or buses, the
caravan can be caught up in air sucon. This could cause the
caravan to sway or become pendulous.
• Drive with foresight; on longer trips, stop at regular intervals for
breaks.

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2. Safety
Choosing a parking place
Rules for choosing a parking place:
• If at all possible, check the place selected for parking in daylight.
• The parking place should be as horizontal as possible.
• Check to see that the entry step is posioned horizontally (impor-
tant for refrigerator funcon).
• Level the caravan lengthwise using the jockey wheel.
• If on uneven or sloping ground level the the caravan sideways using
boards or wheel chocks.
2.8 Aer each journey
Do not use the corner steadies to compensate for un-
even ground.
Shunng (moving caravan by hand)
In most cases your caravans will be longer and wider than your car.
Tips for maneuvering your caravan.
• There is a significant blind spot when moving the caravan, even
when the exterior mirrors are properly adjusted.
• Use a another person when turning into
difficult parking spots especially in reverse..
Front grab handle
When posioning the caravan manually, only use the
grab handles at the front and rear ends of the caravan.
Never push on the plasc parts or the walls.
Rules for driving in reverse
• The caravan turns in the opposite direcon in which you steer.
• Get one someone to guide you when reversing the caravan.
Driving in reverse
Your HOBBY caravan has a braking system with automac reverse.
It
enables you to drive backwards without applying the brakes, because the
overrun coupling does not dierenate between overrunning or reversing
the caravan. When you back up the caravan, you must fi rst overcome a
slight residual brake torque in order to acvate the automac reverse. You
can then back up the caravan without any dif fi culty. The next me the
caravan moves forward, the normal braking facility is then automacally
applied again.
The caravan's brakes are deacvated when you drive in
reverse.
Rear grab handle
Should there be any defects or malfuncons in the dri-
ving performance of the caravan, please nofy roadside
assistance and have any maintenance and repair work
carried out by an authorised specialist.

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2. Safety
Switching over electrical devices
Instrucons for redirecng electrical devices
• Open the main shut-o valve on the gas bole as well as the
shut-o valves on the gas-powered appliances you require.
• Switch the refrigerator from 12V to gas or 230V.
• Switch the refrigerator from 12V to gas or 230V, because the
12V supply will automacally be switched o aer a brief period
of me when the (car's) engine is not running.
If the caravan socket has been aached to the tow vehi-
cle in a manner conforming to standards (DIN ISO 146),
the baery of the base vehicle will not be discharged
when the ignion has been switched o and you have
forgoen to switch the refrigerator from 12V operaon.
Water installaon
Water le standing in the fresh water tank or the pipes quickly beco-
mes undrinkable.
Therefore, check the water pipes and the fresh water tank before
each journey to ensure they are clean. Disinfect and rinse the drin-
king water facility regularly, and always before each journey.
Please empty any residual water from the water tank
before filling it with fresh water.
Securing the vehicle
Rules for securing the vehicle:
• Apply the handbrake brake.
• Only extend the corner steadies to the point where the axle
sll assists in bearing the weight (The winding handle is located
in the bole container).
• If the ground is so, place supports under the corner steadies.
• Use the wheel chocks to secure the wheels. They are located in
the gas box.
A spring brake on the brake lever ensures that the
brakes will not disengage by themselves, even if the
rotaon direcon is reversed from driving forwards to
backwards. If you have acvated automac reverse, the
brake lever must be moved beyond the dead centre po-
sion to its final posion.
To ensure that the hand brake does not freeze, only pull
on it gently when the temperature reaches 0° C or lower.

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3. Chassis
3.1 General informaon
The 17-digit vehicle ID number is located at the front right-hand side of
the forked A frame.
Addionally the Vin number is on the scker in the gas box.
Please have your VIN at hand for any inquiries or whenever vising your
dealer.
Name plate
3.2 Vehicle ID number (VIN)
Frame parts and axles are components of the undercarriage. No tech-
nical modificaons are allowed; otherwise, the terms of operaon are
no longer valid!
For the sake of traffic safety, the vehicle undercarriage must be
maintained just as conscienously as the base vehicle itself.
This
maintenance should be carried out by your HOBBY dealer. If spare parts
are required, use only the original parts supplied by the manu-facturer.
Technical changes are allowed with the manufacturers
permission.
Generally, caravans are not suitable for pulling by
lorries or buses. If this is done permanently, they will
be damaged.
Do not remove or change the name plate.
The chassis plate is located in the gas bole container
above the bole holder.
Hobby name plate
Permit number
Vehicle ID number (VIN)
Permissible maximum weight
Permissible axle load, 1st axle
Permissible axle load, 2nd axle
Max. nose weight
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