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.

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2. Safety
Any changes made to the camper that fall under nati-
onal trac regulations must be approved and entered
in the registration document!
If you have any further questions or diculties, your
authorised Hobby dealer will always be available to
assist you!
The following documents must be presented at each inspection:
- motor vehicle registration certicate, Part I
- valid certicate of inspection for gas facilities, documenting instal-
lation.Your dealer will give you the initial certicate.
2.5 Before the journey
2.5.1 What to observe before your rst drive
Vehicle registration
Every vehicle which uses public roads is subject to registration.
This includes your new caravan. You can register the caravan at
your local registration oce.
The following documents are required to initiate the registration
process:
- Motor Vehicle Registration Certicate Part II and/or Certicate of
Conformity (CoC)
- Electronic Insurance Certicate/eIC Number
- personal identication or proof of residence
- possibly, power of attorney to have someone else register the
caravan.
- if applicable: direct debit mandate for taxes
If required, please do not forget to apply for a „100“ speed sticker.
General inspection
In accordance with Section 29 of German Road Trac Licensing
Regulations, your caravan must undergo a major inspection every
two years.
A general vehicle inspection can be carried out by an ocially
recognised expert (e.g. DEKRA Expert mobile home inspection).

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2. Safety
"100" speed sticker
5. Free interchangeability of base vehicle and caravan:
Dierent caravans may be combined with dierent base
vehicles.
You are responsible for ensuring that the preceding
regulations are met if you plan to drive at 100 km/h.
6. The correct drawbar load gives you more safety:
Please refer to chapter 3.3.2 for the recommended
drawbar load.
• Tighten the nuts on the wheels after driving the
rst 50 km with your camper.
Fit for a Speed of 60 mph
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 trailer carriages
in the country in which you are travelling!
3. Road trac regulations in Germany were changed on 22
October 2005. Your caravan was already set to a speed
of 100 at the factory, and this has been entered in the
caravan's registration documents. Upon request, the 60
mph sticker will be issued by the road trac authority
when the caravan is initially registered and attached 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 anti-
locking system/anti-lock device and may not exceed
an overall mass of 3.5 tons.
b) The caravan must be equipped with hydraulic
vibration dampers (shock absorbers); naturally, your
new HOBBY caravan is equipped with these.
c) The caravan's tires may be no more than six years old.
They must be marked at least with an L (= 75 mph) for
the appropriate speed category.
d) The caravan must be equipped with a stabilising
unit in accordance with ISO 11555-1.
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!
2.5.2 Before each drive Road safety
• Before driving, check that the signalling and lighting systems and
brakes function correctly.
• If the vehicle has been standing for a longer period of time
(approx. 10 months) have an authorised workshop check the
brake system and the accelerator system. (see also Chapter
14.5)
• In winter, the roof must be cleared of snow and ice before driving.
• Regularly check the tyre pressure before driving. False tyre
pressure can cause excessive wear, damage to the tyres or
even lead to a burst tyre.
• Set the vehicle's wing mirror.
As the owner and driver, you are responsible for the condition of your
vehicle. Therefore, you must note the following points:
Exterior
Go around the carriage and prepare for the drive as follows:
Preparation of the vehicle:
• The caravan must be hitched properly (see guidelines for the
safety hitch WS3000 Chapter 3.4).
• Release the handbrake for the caravan and place the contact-
breaking cable around the ball neck of the permanently atta-
ched tow coupling. If the tow coupling is detachable,
the contact-breaking cable must be hooked into the eyelet
provided on towing bracket the for that purpose.
• Plug the 13-channel plug in the socket of the base vehicle.
• Turn the winding stanchions and the front landing wheel up
ward and secure them.
• Close gas bottles (heating is forbidden while driving).
• Empty the waste water tank.
• Close gas bottle compartment.
• Shut rear storage locker (Premium).
• Close all windows.
• Close the service aps.
• Close and rmly lock roof bonnet.
• Shut o 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 inward as far as possi-
ble or fold over the satellite dish.
• If necessary, secure all bicycles and lash them to prevent slip -
page, ensuring that they do not cover any lighting equipment.
• If necessary, secure the spare tyre holder.
• If necessary, roll up the awning and stow the crank securely in
the camper.
Only begin to drive when your camper fulls all of the
conditions for roadworthiness.

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2. Safety
2.6 While driving Driving
Take a test drive or a safety training course before the rst long drive
to better acquaint yourself with the carriage in driving conditions.
Rules for driving
• Do not underestimate the length of the carriage.
• Exercise special caution when driving toward yards and
through gates.
• In conditions with strong side winds, slick ice or wet roads, the
carriage could move back and forth.
• Adjust driving speed to overall street and trac conditions.
• Long, lightly sloping roads are potentially dangerous. Measure
your speed from the outset in such a manner that the carriage
can be accelerated, if necessary, without endangering other
drivers or pedestrians.
• If the carriage moves back and forth on a sloping road, brake
carefully but rapidly if the carriage forms a line, i.e. if it is stretched.
• Never increase speed if the carriage becomes pendulous.
• Do not drive down a hill any faster than you would drive up one.
• When overtaking or being overtaken by trucks or buses, the
carriage can be caught up in air suction. This could cause the
caravan to sling or become pendulous.
Interior
You must also prepare the interior of the vehicle
Preparing the interior:
• Sort all loose objects and store them in their respective com-
partments.
• 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 o all interior lighting.
• Ensure that all uids, including those in refrigerator, 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 TV mount.
• If necessary, dismantle the TV and store it securely.
• Press the pushbutton to secure the shower door (WLU/WFU
models).
Staying in the caravan during the drive is prohibited by law!
Gas bottles may only be transported when they are
securely fastened in the gas bottle container provided.
Ensure that there is sucient ventilation. Never cover
up built-in forced ventilation (skylights with forced
ventilation or mushroom vents). Ensure that forced
ventilation is not covered by snow or leaves as this
increases the danger of suocation.

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2. Safety
Driving in reverse
Your HOBBY caravan has a braking system with automatic reverse.
It enables you to drive backwards without applying the brakes, becau-
se the overrun coupling does not dierentiate between overrunning or
reversing the caravan. When you back up the caravan, you must rst
overcome a slight residual brake torque in order to activate the automatic
reverse. You can then back up the caravan without any diculty. The
next time the caravan moves forward, the normal braking facility is then
automatically applied again.
The caravan's brakes are deactivated when you drive
in reverse.
Should there be any defects or malfunctions in the dri-
ving performance of the camper, please notify roadside
assistance and have any maintenance and repair work
carried out by an authorised specialist.
Due to the design of the brakes, there may be increa-
sed wear in the brake lining during the initial break-in
phase. After having driven 500 km, the basic setting for
the brakes must be checked by an authorised specia-
list and adjusted if necessary (initial inspection).
Although the Premium models have an automatic brake
adjustment, this must be checked after having driven
the rst 500 km.
Brakes
A trailer carriage behaves dierently from an individual vehicle while
braking. Therefore, it is advis-able (especially for inexperienced drivers)
to conduct several braking tests on a suitable surface. The braking di-
stance for a carriage is longer than that of an individual vehicle. The load
in the caravan also has a signicant inuence on the braking distance.
Rules for braking
• Note the longer braking distance on wet roads.
• When driving down mountains or steep hills, do not use a higher
gear than when driving uphill.
• During long drives over passes, permanently overrunning the
caravan can cause the wheel brakes to heat up considerably. If
necessary, you should allow enough time to enable them to cool
down again.
Driving around curves
Your carriage is considerably longer than a car.
Rules for driving around 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 sheer out of line over the rear.

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2. Safety
Securing the vehicle
Rules for securing the vehicle:
• Set the parking brake.
• Only extend the rotating stanchions to the point where the axle
still assists in bearing the weight (The crank is located in
the bottle container).
• If the ground is soft, place supports under the rotating stanchions.
• Use the wheel chocks to secure the wheels. They are located in
the gas bottle container.
A spring brake on the brake lever ensures that the
brakes will not disengage by themselves, even if the
rotation direction is reversed from driving forwards to
backwards. If you have activated automatic reverse,
the brake lever must be moved beyond the dead
centre position to its nal position.
Choosing a parking place
Rules for choosing a parking place:
• The parking place should be as horizontal as possible.
• Check to see that the entry step is positioned horizontally (impor-
tant for refrigerator function).
• Balance the lengthwise slant with the front landing wheel.
• Balance the crosswise slant by laying appropriate boards or a
ramp under a wheel.
2.7 After the drive
Do not use the rotating stanchions to compensate for
any dierences in height.
Shunting (moving caravan by hand)
Your carriage is signicantly larger than a car.
Rules for moving caravan
• There is a signicant blind spot when moving the caravan, even
when the exterior mirrors are properly adjusted.
• Use a another person when turning into
dicult parking spots.
Front manoeuvring handle When positioning the caravan manually, only use the
steering handles at the front and rear ends of the ca-
ravan. Never push on the plastic parts or the walls.
Rules for driving in reverse
• The caravan tilts in the opposite direction in which you steer.
• Use a guide when driving in reverse.

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2. Safety
Redirecting electrical devices
Rules for redirecting electrical devices
• Open the main shut-o valve on the gas bottle as well as the
shut-o valves on the gas-powered appliances you require.
• Redirect the refrigerator from 12 V to gas or 230 V.
If the caravan socket has been attached to the base
vehicle in a manner conforming to standards
(DIN ISO 146), the battery of the base vehicle will not
be discharged when the ignition has been switched o
and you have forgotten to switch the refrigerator from
12V operation.
Water installation
Water left standing in the fresh water tank or the pipes quickly be-
comes undrinkable.
Therefore, check the water pipes and the fresh water tank before
each drive to ensure they are clean. Disinfect and rinse the drinking
water facility regularly, and always before each journey.
Please empty any residual water from the water tank
before lling it with fresh water.

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3. Chassis
3.1 General information
The 17-digit vehicle ID number is located at the front right-hand side of
the forked drawbar.
Furthermore, the FIN is etched on the name plate.
Please have your VIN at hand for any inquiries or whenever visiting your
dealer.
Name plate
Permit number
Vehicle ID number (FIN)
Max. drawbar load
Permissible axle load, 1st axle
Permissible axle load, 2nd axle
Permissible maximum weight
3.2 Vehicle ID number (FIN)
Frame parts and axles are components of the undercarriage. No
technical modications are allowed; otherwise, the terms of operation
are no longer valid!
For the sake of trac safety, the vehicle undercarriage must be
maintained just as conscientiously 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 designated by the ma-
nufacturer.
Technical changes are possible only with the manu-
facturer released .
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.
Premium, De Luxe, Excellent,
Prestige, ONTOUR:
The name plate is located in the gas bottle container
above the bottle holder.
Landhaus:
The name plate is located in the lower front area on the
right-hand side wall.
Name plate
Landhaus model
Premium,
De Luxe (Edition),
Excellent, Prestige,
ONTOUR models
Name plate in gas
bottle container Name plate on the side wall

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3. Chassis
3.3 Loading
Rules for loading:
• Spread the load evenly between the left and right-hand side of
the caravan. Heavy or bulky objects belong in the lower
storage compartments and near the axle.
• If your caravan has a tandem axle: distribute the centre of
weight between the two axles.
• Never focus the load in the caravan to the rear (danger of
swinging back and forth).
• Store baggage in the interior in cupboards and storage com
partments.
• Heavy objects should be stowed securely to prevent them from
slipping.
• Lighter objects (clothing) should be stowed in the wall cup-
boards.
• You may not always be able to follow the rerecommended
stowing arrangement, because storage possibilities are
distributed throughout the entyre interior of the caravan. If
necessary,stow heavy objects in the base vehicle.
• Secure doors and aps.
• Check the technically permissible maximum weight and the
axle load(s) after you have nished loading.
3.3.1 General information
The maximum axle loads entered in the documenta-
tion for this vehicle as well as the technically permis-
sible maximum weight must not be exceeded.
Overloading can cause the tyres to break down or
even burst! This increases the danger that you may
lose control of the vehicle. Therefore, you endanger
yourself and other road users.
Do not store additional loads of more than 30 kg in
the rear storage locker compartment (Premium).
If you are not sure whether or not you have over-
loaded the vehicle, you should have it weighed at a
public weighing facility.
The lower the caravan's centre of gravity, the better
its driving performance and response in curves.
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1Stowage areas in the caravan
- Light objects jsuch as towels and lightweight laundry.
- Medium-weight objects ksuch as clothing, laundry and food.
- Heavy objects lsuch as the outer tent, boat motor or crates
of drinks.
If your caravan is equipped with a rear bicycle rack*, the reduction
in the drawbar load created by the bicycles must be compensated
by the rest of the load.
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3. Chassis
You will only achieve optimum driving stability and decisively incre-
ase your safety on the road if the drawbar load has been properly
adjusted for your combination of base vehicle and the caravan being
pulled. The drawbar load indicates the power the caravan's drawbar
exerts on the car's clutch.
Rules for the drawbar load:
• Set the drawbar load correctly! You can, for example, use nor-
mal bathroom scales: use a strip of wood (approx. 400mm long)
to position them vertically under the coupling jaw. It may also
be possible to roughly estimate the drawbar load by means
of the drawbar load scales*mintegrated in the front landing
wheel, whereby the drawbar of the caravan must be in a hori-
zontal position.
• Always check the drawbar load before you start to drive!
• The specied drawbar load (see handbook or type plate) and
the permissible overall mass of the base vehicle and the cara-
van may not be exceeded!
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3.3.2 Drawbar load
How to adjust the correct drawbar load:
1. Determine the maximum drawbar load of your base vehicle
by checking its documentation, the type plate or the drawbar
plate.
2. The maximum permissible drawbar load for your HOBBY
camper is 100 kg (up to 2,000 kg technically permissible
maximum weight) or 150 kg (over 2,000 kg technically
permissible maximum weight).
3. Adjust the drawbar load on the caravan to the lower of the two
values by loading it carefully. At the same time, try to make full
use of this value.
4. The lower of the two specied values for the drawbar load,
i.e. that of the base vehicle or
the caravan, may not be exceeded.
3.3.3 Denition of masses
for the camper EU Directive 1230/2012 applies at a European level for calculating
the masses (weights) and resultant additional loads for campers.
The terms and basic calculation elements used in this description
are explained in the following:
1. Gross vehicle weight rating (g.v.w.r.)
The indication of the gross vehicle weight rating is taken directly
from the HOBBY factory. This mass takes into account the specic
operating conditions that are based on the model of the camper and
its performance, including such factors as material strength, load-
carrying capacity of the axles and tyres, etc. For safety reasons, this
mass must never be exceeded!
2. Mass in running order
The mass when ready to drive is equal to the weight of the standard
vehicle including all of the standard equipment installed by the factory
plus all of the equipment and liquids that are required for the secure
and correct use of the vehicle. This includes the following masses:
Drawbar load display on front landing
wheel