Hobby ONTOUR Series User manual

Version 8 / 2015
ONTOUR • DE LUXE • DE LUXE EDITION • EXCELLENT • PRESTIGE • PREMIUM • LANDHAUS
OPERATION GUIDE GB

1. Introduction
Dear Caravaner,
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY Caravan. 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 caravans even better. Our fully tted and highly sophisticated models enable us to oer you the
perfect setting for the most enjoyable days of the year.
Please read this manual carefully, even if you have been driving a caravan 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 caravan.
If this user manual should be unable to provide the required assistance, a close, pan-European network 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 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. Introduction
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 General information.........................................................................................................................1
1.2 Markings in these operation instructions ........................................................................................2
2 Safety
2.1 Intended use....................................................................................................................................4
2.2 General information.........................................................................................................................4
2.3 Fire protection .................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Emergency equipment......................................................................................................................6
2.5 Before the journey...........................................................................................................................7
2.5.1 What to observe before your rst drive...........................................................................................7
2.5.2 Before each drive............................................................................................................................9
2.6 While driving..................................................................................................................................10
2.7 After the drive................................................................................................................................12
3 Chassis
3.1 General information.......................................................................................................................14
3.2 Vehicle ID number (FIN)................................................................................................................14
3.3 Loading..........................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1 General information.......................................................................................................................15
3.3.2 Drawbar load.................................................................................................................................16
3.3.3 Denition of masses for camper ...................................................................................................16
3.4 Safety coupling WS 3000..............................................................................................................18
3.5 Front landing wheel.......................................................................................................................20
3.6 Locking brake facilities..................................................................................................................20
3.7 Overrunning equipment and wheel brakes ...................................................................................21
3.8 Rotating stanchions.......................................................................................................................23
4 Wheels, tyres
4.1 Tyres ..............................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Tyre pressure.................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Prole depth and age of tyres .......................................................................................................25
4.4 Rims ..............................................................................................................................................25
4.5 Changing the tyre..........................................................................................................................26
5 Exterior structure
5.1 Ventilation and De-aerating...........................................................................................................31
5.2 Opening and closing doors and aps ...........................................................................................33
5.3 Roof...............................................................................................................................................37
5.4 Guide rail for outer tent and skirting .............................................................................................37
5.5 Bicycle carrier................................................................................................................................38
5.6 Roof awning ..................................................................................................................................39
6 Interior structure
6.1 Opening doors, aps and drawers................................................................................................38
6.2 TV mount.......................................................................................................................................41
6.3 Tables ............................................................................................................................................41
6.4 Seating arrangements and sleeping areas....................................................................................45
6.5 Washroom .....................................................................................................................................48
6.8 External storage locker..................................................................................................................49
6.7 Windows........................................................................................................................................49
6.8 Roof lights .....................................................................................................................................51
7 Installation of electrical devices
7.1 Safety tips .....................................................................................................................................54
7.2 Control panel.................................................................................................................................54
7.3 Electrical supply............................................................................................................................69
7.4 Electrical system ...........................................................................................................................74

1. Introduction
7.5 Contact plan for the light control system......................................................................................76
7.6 Special Lighting.............................................................................................................................77
8 Water
8.1 General information.......................................................................................................................78
8.2 Water supply .................................................................................................................................79
8.3 Water ushing toilet ......................................................................................................................83
9 Gas system
9.1 General safety rules for the use of liquid gas facilities..................................................................85
9.2 Gas supply ....................................................................................................................................87
9.3 Gas socket, external......................................................................................................................89
10 Built-in devices
10.1 General information.......................................................................................................................90
10.2 Hot-air heating...............................................................................................................................90
10.3 Electric auxiliary heating................................................................................................................93
10.4 Electrical oor heating...................................................................................................................94
10.5 Hot-water heating system.............................................................................................................94
10.6 Boiler .............................................................................................................................................99
10.7 Refrigerator..................................................................................................................................100
10.8 Gas cooker..................................................................................................................................103
10.9 Fume hood..................................................................................................................................104
10.10 Oven............................................................................................................................................104
10.11 Microwave...................................................................................................................................106
10.12 Rooftop Air Conditioning..............................................................................................................106
11 Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................108
12 Maintenance and upkeep
12.1 Maintenance................................................................................................................................110
12.2 Drawgear.....................................................................................................................................111
12.3 Brakes .........................................................................................................................................112
12.4 Changing the taillight bulbs.........................................................................................................113
12.5 Ventilation....................................................................................................................................117
12.6 Upkeep........................................................................................................................................117
12.7 Winter Lay Up for the Caravan....................................................................................................122
12.8 Winter Operation.........................................................................................................................123
13 Waste disposal and environmental protection
13.1 The environment and mobile travel.............................................................................................126
14 Technical data
14.1 Chassis data................................................................................................................................129
14.2 Possibilities for increasing loads.................................................................................................131
14.3 Weights of vehicle and equipment..............................................................................................135
14.4 Tyres and Rims............................................................................................................................137
14.5 Tyre pressure values....................................................................................................................141
Index ....................................................................................................................................................142

1. Introduction
Our caravans are continuously being further developed. Please un-
derstand that we reserve the right to make changes to their equip-
ment, shape and technology.
These operating instructions 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. 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 tech-
nology of your caravan.
Your HOBBY caravan has been built in accordance with the latest
technology and recognised safety regulations. Despite all of these
safety measures, it is possible that people may be hurt or the ca-
ravan damaged if the safety instructions in this handbook and the
warnings posted on adhesive labels in the caravan are not followed.
1.1 General information
Before the rst trip
You should certainly familiarize yourself thoroughly with the contents
of this handbook; it is much more than a reference book.
Fill out the guarantee cards for the built-in appliances in the sepa-
rate 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 watertight-
ness of the caravan in accordance with guarantee
conditions. When you accept the vehicle you will
receive the guarantee booklet, "Five-Year Guarantee
on Watertightness" from your HOBBY dealer.
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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.
We would explicitly like to point out that we do not
accept any liability for damages or malfunctions that
arise because these operating instructions have been
ignored.

1. Introduction
Indicating details with the help of position
numbers
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1.2 Markings in these operation instructions
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Guidelines
Warnings
Environmental tips
The handbook explains the caravan as follows
Texts and illustrations
The texts which accompany illustrations are found directly to the
right of the illustrations. Details in illustrations (here: entry door) are
marked with position numbers j.
Lists
- Lists are based on key points and are preceded by a dash.
Procedural guidelines
• Procedural guidelines are also based on key points and begin
with a round sentence opener.
Guidelines point out important details which ensure
the trouble-free function of the caravan and its equip-
ment. Please bear in mind that various models have
dierent equipment; therefore, varying descriptions
are possible.
Warnings point out dangers which, if they are not
followed, could causedamage to equipment and/or
injury to persons.
Environmental tips show possible ways to reduce strain
on the environment.

1. Introduction
Optional 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 programme. Therefore, it may include equipment
that you have not selected.
* Dierences and, thus, all of the optional extras are marked with
an asterisk.
Timeliness of This Manual
The high level of quality and security for caravans is ensured by
means of continuous further development. In very rare cases, there
may be a dierence between the description and the vehicle itself.
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Should there be any equipment or model
that is not described in this user manual,
please note the enclosed additional ope-
rating instructions.

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2. Safety
2.2 General information
Warnings and information labels are attached both in-
side and outside the vehicle. These are meant for your
safety and may not be removed.
Fire prevention measures
• Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
• Keep ammable materials away from all heating and cooking ap-
pliances.
• 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 guidelines on the re
extinguisher.
• The camper may only be driven on public roads by someone
with a valid driving licence category for such vehicles.
• The individual manufacturer's operating and instruction
manual(s) must be observed when using built-in devices (refri-
gerator, heating system, cooker, etc.).
• The measurements, weight and driving performance of the
camper may change if accessories or optional extras have been
installed. Some accessories that are tted after purchase of the
vehicle must be entered in the registration document. • Use
only tyres and rims that have been approved for your camper.
Information on tyre and rim sizes can be found in the vehicle's
registration document or in Chapter 14.4 Tyres.
2.3 Fire protection
This camper has been designed as a mobile travel accommodation
for private, not commercial use. It is not intended for permanent re-
sidence. Furthermore, no more than the number of people for which
this camper has been planned may spend the night in the vehicle.
When the camper is on the road, it may only be used in accordance
with road trac regulations and national vehicle safety standards.
This camper is exclusively suited to being towed by a car, not by
lorries, 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 camper. When the camper is on the road, it may only
be used for carrying personal equipment. Transporting unsecured
loads and/or packages is forbidden.
Please ensure that the technically permissible maximum weight of
the camper and the permitted axle load(s) per axle are not exceeded.
No use of the camper other than that described here is permitted;
any other use is regarded as contrary to the intended use.
2.1 Intended use

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2. Safety
Smoke detector
As an optional feature, the camper can be tted with a battery-
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 re.
The detector's own electricity supply, powered by the built-in 9V
block battery, ensures that the smoke detector will function inde-
pendent of the vehicle's electric system, even if the power supply
has been switched o.
• To activate the smoke detector, pull the protective foil o the
block battery and insert the battery.
• Use the test button to test the smoke detector. Use the test button
to test the smoke detector.
Smoke detector*
Please refer also to the device manufacturer's operating
manual.
For more information on using and changing the battery,
please refer to Chapter 12 Maintenance and Upkeep.
A smoke detector will not prevent res or put them out.
If it is working properly, it will merely provide you with
those possibly decisive seconds to save yourself and
notify emergency services.
• 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.
Fighting a re
• Evacuate all passengers immediately.
• Close the main shut-o valve on the gas bottle as well as the
shut-o valves on gaspowered appliances.
• Shut o the electrical supply
• Sound alarm and call the re department.
• Only ght the re yourself if this is possible without risk.

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2. Safety
Minimum distance between warning triangle
and camper
Warning triangle
The warning triangle should also be kept handy in a xed place in the
base vehicle/camper, preferably together with the rst aid kit.
In an emergency
• Set up the warning triangle at least 100 m in front of the danger
zone!
Reective jacket
Please refer to the British regulations for carrying and wearing a
high-visibility vest with white retro-reective stripes in accordance
with EN 471 whenever you step outside the vehicle on roads outside
built-up areas or on the hard shoulder.
The driver must put on this high-visibility vest when the vehicle
• comes to a stop outside city limits on an obscure rural road
because of an accident or breakdown, if the view is poor due to
bad weather, in twilight or darkness, or
• when it must be secured by means of a warning triangle on the
emergency strip of the engineway because of an accident or
breakdown.
100 m
2.4 Emergency equipment To be prepared in case of an emergency, you should always carry the
three emergency devices on board and familiarize yourself with them.
First-aid kit
The rst aid kit should always be kept handy. It should have a
xed place in the base vehicle/camper. Any objects removed
from the rst-aid kit should be replaced immediately. Expiry dates
should be checked regularly.
Please observe the national regulations of the countries
you are driving through with regard to carrying and
wearing emergency equipment.