Westfalia Big Nugget Instructions and recipes

WESTFALIA Big Nugget
Westfalia Equipment
Supplementary Manual for the
Transit Operating Manual

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Table of contents
Operation
Equipment overview ................................. 4
Furniture locks .......................................... 6
Loading the vehicle .................................. 7
Sporting equipment rack* ........................ 9
Ventilation .............................................. 10
Curtains ................................................... 13
Roller blinds ........................................... 13
Electric step* .......................................... 15
Central electronics .................................. 16
Supplemental heater ............................... 19
Timer for supplemental heater ............... 20
Swivel front seats ................................... 22
Dining table ............................................ 23
Swivel tables* ......................................... 24
Umbrella holder ...................................... 26
Seatbelts .................................................. 27
Bench ...................................................... 28
Unfolding the bench ............................... 33
Roof bed* ............................................... 34
Safety net for the roof bed* .................... 36
Sink ......................................................... 37
Gas cooker .............................................. 39
Cooler ..................................................... 41
Kitchen cupboard ................................... 43
Wardrobe / airing cupboard.................... 43
Roof storage box* front.......................... 43
Warm water boiler .................................. 44
Interior lights .......................................... 46
Sanitary area ........................................... 50
Toilet ....................................................... 52
Operating instructions
Plugs ....................................................... 54
Fault current breaker .............................. 56
Electrical system ..................................... 57
Supply plug 230 Volt .............................. 58
Battery charger ....................................... 58
Additional battery ................................... 59
Water supply ........................................... 61
Water disposal ........................................ 65
Cleaning the water tanks ........................ 67
Warm water boiler .................................. 68
Gas bottle unit ........................................ 69
Supplemental heater ............................... 72
Care of the vehicle.................................. 74
Winter operation ..................................... 77
Precautions in stormy weather ............... 78
Child safety ............................................. 78
In case of fire .......................................... 78
Accessories and spare parts.................... 79
Driving instructions
Safe driving ............................................ 80
Travel tips ............................................... 81
Overnight sites ........................................ 84
Self-help
Tool kit ................................................... 86
Fuses ....................................................... 86
Replacing light bulbs .............................. 90
Malfunction table ................................... 92
Technical specifications
Weights ................................................... 94
Dimensions ............................................. 95
Seats ........................................................ 96
Beds ........................................................ 96
Nameplate (identification plate) ............. 96
Living area .............................................. 97
Index .................................................. 100

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Preface
Information on operating
instructions
Take some time to study this supplemen-
tary manual before your first trip.
These additional instructions apply to all
"Big Nugget" models including the right-
hand drive Ford Transit.
This supplementary manual contains
important information on the operation,
care and handling of the camper
equipment. Furthermore you will find
several tips on driving and living in your
vehicle.
Competent treatment of the recreational
vehicle, along with regular care and
maintenance, helps to conserve its value,
and in many cases is a condition of a claim
under the warranty.
The many practical tips in this manual
should make it easy for you to use your
recreational vehicle in an ideal, safe and
environmentally friendly way.
For your own safety please read the
information on handling the gas system and
the 12/230-Volt on-board electrical system.
All general tips for the operation and
treatment of your vehicle and its equipment
can be found in the Ford operating manual
"Transit".
This operating manual should always be
kept in the vehicle, so that it can be quickly
consulted if necessary.
When selling your vehicle, remember to
pass on this manual and all of the
certificates pertaining to the interior to the
new owner.
The Westfalia "Big Nugget" can be used as
a family-friendly recreational vehicle, a
business vehicle or a transport vehicle for
bulky objects.
The vehicle is characterised by the
following specific features:
– up to 5 usable seats when travelling.
– a wide bench, suitable for three persons,
which can be converted to a double bed.
– a secure roof with integrated
roof bed*.
– a sanitary area to the rear of the vehicle
with shower, toilet and rear exit.

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Information on the layout of this manual:
Directions (right, left, front or back) refer to
the direction of travel, unless otherwise
stated.
Items or equipment marked with (*) are
standard only on specified models or are
only available as optional extras on
particular models.
The illustrations in this instruction manual
may vary in their details from those of your
vehicle. They are for illustrative purposes
only.
Safety warning in this instruction
manual.
All text containing information on possible
health hazards and accident and injury
hazards is highlighted in this instruction
manual with the word "Warning", marked
with a warning triangle and highlighted with
a grid.

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Equipment overview - interior

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Operation
This overview and the associated diagrams
on the previous pages should help you to
gain an overview of the main equipment in
the interior.
Living and working area Page
1 Command centre ............................... 16
2 Swivel front seats .............................. 22
3 Dining table ....................................... 23
4 Bench ................................................ 28
5 Kitchen block with
- sink................................................. 37
- gas cooker ...................................... 39
- fresh water tank and....................... 62
6 Cooler ................................................ 41
7 Wardrobe / airing cupboard .............. 43
8 Warm water boiler ............................. 44
9 Gas bottle compartment .................... 69
The living and working area can be sepa-
rated from the sanitary area. To do this, you
must open the door to the sanitary area and
secure it.
Sanitary area
10 Lockable swing door........................ 50
11 Wash basin ....................................... 51
12 Toilet ................................................ 52
In addition to the equipment listed, there is
an additional battery in the kitchen cup-
board beside the fresh water tank.
There is also an open storage rack above
the swivel front seats. Alternatively, a roof
storage box or the roof bed can be located
above the front seats.
The following are accessible from the
outside:
– Black waste tank ............................ 53
– 230-Volt supply plug ...................... 58
– Fresh water - fill opening ............... 61
– Waste water tank - emptying .......... 66
– Gas bottle compartment ................. 69

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Furniture locks
The cooler covering and the doors, hatches
and drawers of the cupboards are fitted with
furniture locks that prevent accidental
opening while travelling. To open, pull the
handle button.
Opening the furniture locks is easier if you
pull down the cover or door a little while
pulling the handle button.
Extension cupboard
The flap of the extension cupboard can be
taken out. This makes it easier to pack
objects in the stowage area.
Taking out the flap
– Pull the handle button.
– Open flap (1) and pull out and upwards.
Attaching flap
– Place flap (1) with the hinge parts
(arrows) onto the flap opening.
– Close flap. The lock must snap in audibly.
Warning! While travelling, objects
can fall out of cupboards and drawers
that are not locked, be thrown around the
vehicle and injure passengers or distract
the driver from traffic.
– Before beginning your journey, ensure
that all covers, drawers and cupboards are
closed and articles have been safely
stowed.

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Loading the vehicle
Compartments
The side compartments (arrows) are suit-
able for storing small articles during a
stopover.
Before beginning your journey, remove
these articles from the compartments and
stow them in lockable cupboards, so that
they do not fly around in case of an
accident and create a risk of injury.
This recreational vehicle has been built in
accordance with the latest developments in
safety technology. To take advantage of this
safety, the following guidelines should be
observed:
– Reserve the lower storage area for heavy
goods (groceries, tinned food etc.).
– The upper stowage compartments are
intended for lighter articles (clothing,
bedclothes etc.)
– Bedding can be stored in the compartment
behind the bench.
– Bulky goods can be transported on the
floor.
These goods can be secured with ropes.
You will receive ropes and fastening
eyelets in a fastening set through the
accessories programme.
The correct way to drive a loaded vehicle
depends on the kind of load and how the
weight is distributed.
Transporting heavy or bulky goods can
have a significant impact on driving.
Warning! When attaching
accessories and loading them and
when loading the vehicle the permissible
axle load and total permissible load of the
vehicle must not be exceeded.
– If you exceed the permissible axle load
or total permissible load when loading you
reduce your driving safety and the service
life of your tyres. Braking and stopping
distances can be significantly longer.
Please also take note of the loading plan on
the following page.

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Loading plan
In the interests of your own safety we
recommend that you strictly observe the
following maximum load values for your
recreational vehicle.
Note: The bottom right compartment
underneath the cooler should not be used
for storage. This compartment allows for
ventilation of the cooler unit and the battery
charger. For safety reasons, the side
compartments should not be loaded during
your journey.
Warning! Before beginning your
journey empty all open and
unlockable compartments, so that in case
of an accident the stowed items do not fly
around uncontrollably inside the vehicle
leading to personal injury or damage to
the interior.
Extending loading area
To achieve a bigger loading area, remove
the bench from the vehicle - see page 33.
– Roof storage box* front ................ 25 kg
– Storage space under the bench ....... 25 kg
– Kitchen cabinet
– Cutlery drawer ........................... 1.5 kg
– Storage compartment bottom
left, underneath the cooler .......... 10 kg
– Cooler ............................................. 10 kg
– Extension cabinet ............................. 5 kg
– Wardrobe / airing cupboard
– on the cloths rack ........................ 10 kg
– in the individual storage
compartments .............................. 10 kg
– Roof storage box left ....................... 5 kg

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Operation
Sporting equipment holder*
Vehicle preparation
On the roof of the vehicle you will find two
holding rails*. These are for securing a
sporting equipment holder.
Note:
– The roof can be loaded to a maximum of
25 kg on each side.
The corresponding Westfalia accessory
(surfboard, ski or kayak holder) can be
obtained from your Ford contract partner,
or from Westfalia Van Conversion.
Follow the instructions of the sporting
equipment holder manufacturer.
Awning*
The right-hand side of the roof has been
reinforced.
Right-hand drive vehicles have the
corresponding reinforcements on the left-
hand side.
The awning holder can be assembled in this
area.
The awning and awning holder can be ob-
tained through the accessories programme
of Westfalia Van Conversion.

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Ventilation
Skylight in the high roof
The skylight can be set to three different
opening angles.
To open
– Press in button (1).
– Pull down the bracket on the side (2) an
latch it in the desired position (a, b or c).
To close
– Move the bracket (2) back to the rear and
press is up until it snaps tight.
– From the middle position (b) you can
secure the bracket (2) on each side with a
slide clip (3).
Warning! Due to the use of oxygen
by the gas flame, a lack of oxygen
can occur if there is insufficient
ventilation of the recreational vehicle.
There is a danger of suffocation!
When cooking, open the roof window and
side windows.
Note:
– When cooking, open the skylight in the
living area, so that the cooking fumes are
extracted.
– To avoid draughts and damage to the
skylight, it must be closed and locked
when travelling.
– Before closing the sliding door, open the
roller blinds of the sky light. The roller
blinds can be damaged from the change in
pressure that occurs when closing.

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Middle electric glass sunroof*
Note:
– To avoid draughts and damage to the
glass sunroofs, they must be closed and
locked when travelling.
– Before closing the sliding door, open the
roller blinds of the glass sunroofs. The
roller blinds can be damaged from the
change in pressure that occurs when
closing.
– Do not open the sunroofs in high winds or
heavy rain.
– Remove snow, ice or other dirt from the
glass sunroofs before opening.
Opening
– Press button (1).
While the button is held down, the glass
roof continues opening.
Closing
– Press button (1).
While the button is held down, the glass
roof continues closing until it snaps in.
Manual front glass sunroof*
The skylight can be opened or closed
smoothly by pulling the crank handle (1).
Fluorescent lights are located in the side
cover frame.
The fluorescent lights are turned on and off
with switch (2).

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Windows
Side adjustable windows
The side adjustable windows can be set in
two positions.
They snap in automatically if you open the
window slowly and evenly.
Warning! For safety reasons while
travelling all adjustable windows
must always be closed and locked.
– Before activating the sliding door, en-
sure that the adjustable window is closed.
This avoids injury to persons or damage to
the adjustable window.
Opening
– Press in the safety button(1) on the latch
and at the same time set the lock lever (2)
vertically.
– Open the window to the point it snaps in.
Closing
– To collapse the catch, close the window
with a gentle tug.
– Lower the window smoothly. Set the lock
lever (2) horizontally until the safety
button (1) audibly pops out

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Curtains
Driving cab curtains
The driving cab curtains hang loose in the
vehicle. They are fastened with snap
fasteners.
The driving cab curtains are secured from
inside with snap fasteners (arrows).
The curtains can also be secured above the
windscreen by folding down both sun
visors.
Roller blinds
Roller blinds for the side adjustable
windows
The side windows are fitted with a visor
and insect screen roller blind.
Both roller blinds can be joined together
and moved up or down at the same time.
The visor (2) can also be moved separately
and locked in place. Five rest positions are
possible.
Insect screen roller blind
The insect screen roller blind (1) can be slid
up and down into the visor roller blind (2)
against resistance into each of the rest
positions.
Visor roller blind
The visor roller blind (2) can be set to any
of five rest positions.
Press the handle buttons (arrows) together
briefly, at the same time slide the roller
blind and allow it to snap into the desired
position.
Separating roller blinds
Pull the roller blinds all the way down.
Press the lock mechanism (3) of the insect
screen roller blind together.
Slide the insect screen roller blind (1) up.

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Roller blinds for skylight and glass
sunroofs*
The visor roller blind (1) and the insect
screen roller blind (2) can be hooked
together and slid into any desired position.
Closing:
– Grip the end bar of the visor (1).
– Slide the end bar until it snaps in to the
opposite end bar of the insect screen
roller blind (2).
Opening:
– Slide the joined-together roller blinds into
the "visor" position.
– Pull the end bars apart and pull the visor
roller blind (1) back. Do not allow it to
snap back by itself, so that the roller blind
is not damaged.
Note: Before closing the sliding door, open
the roller blinds of the sky light and the
glass sunroofs*.
The roller blinds can be damaged from the
change in pressure that occurs when
closing.

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Electric step*
Warning! When raising and
lowering the electric step, ensure that
no-one is injured.
– When activating the step switch, do not
stand directly in front of the electric step.
– Only use the step when it has been
completely lowered.
– When lowering the step, ensure there is
sufficient space.
– When travelling, a lowered step can be
damaged or injure other road users.
Therefore, always raise the step before
starting your journey.
The electric step makes it easier for you to
come in through the sliding door
The switch for the step is on the inside of
the B column, directly behind the passenger
seatbelt.
Raising or lowering the step
Hold switch (1) until the step (2) has been
completely lowered or raised.
Note: If you turn on the ignition when the
step is lowered, a continuous tone is heard
as a warning.

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Central electronics
Integrated into the dashboard in the driving
cab are the central electronic where you can
monitor and operate all important functions.
Depending on the equipment in the vehicle,
the central electronics contain the following
displays, symbols and buttons:
1 - Indicator for fresh water level
The display is composed of the following
five display bars. The tank is full.
Only 7.5 litres of water are remaining when
the lower bar extinguishes.
2 - Symbol for battery operation
The symbol appears when the additional
battery is the only power supply, i.e. not
while the charger or generator is charging.
If the voltage falls to 10.5 V due to the
activated consumers, the symbol will flash.
The cooler and the supplemental heater will
be switch off automatically.
3 - Display field (multifunction display)
The following appears in this display field
depending on the button pressed (battery
voltage is shown in the figure):
– battery voltage of the additional battery
– set heating level for the supplemental
heater
– remaining time for supplemental heater
– switch-on time for the supplemental
heater programmed by the timer switch
– set cooler temperature
– outside temperature
– interior temperature
– current time of the digital clock
If there is a malfunction, the following is
displayed:
– a fault in the supplemental heater is
indicated by an error code e.g. F13 -
overheating.
– flashing display for battery voltage if
there is a malfunction in the 230-Volt
system or when the charger malfunctions.

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4 - Symbol for 230 Volt mains voltage
and charger
This symbol appears when there is mains
voltage and the charger is operating. This
symbol disappears if there is a power
failure or the charger malfunctions.
Note: If the battery voltage indicator
flashes while mains voltage is available and
displays a value of more than 15 Volt, then
there is a malfunction. Disconnect the pow-
er supply and contact a Ford service centre.
5 - Symbol for supplemental heater operation
This symbol appears as soon as the supple-
mental heater is switched on.
If the supplemental heater has been
switched on by the timer switch, symbols 7
and 8 will also appear.
The symbol will flash if there is a fault. A
fault code (e.g. F13 overheating) will
appear in display field 3.
See the malfunction table (page 92), call Bosch
Service or contact Eberspächer Service.
6 - Indicator for waste water level
The fill level is shown with three bars. When
the tank is full the three bars are displayed and
the symbol flashes. After pressing any button
the flashing switches to a continuous display.
7 - Symbol for timer
This symbol appears as soon as the timer
switch is switched on. Symbol 7 will
extinguish after you have switched it off.
8 - Symbol for the start times for the
supplemental heater
Each number (1, 2 or 3) represents a
previously set switch-on time. For example,
if there is a number, this means that you have
programmed a switch-on time for the
supplemental heater.
The timer switch is activated only when the
number remains visible in the display field
together with the 7 symbol and the
supplemental heater starts up at the
programmed time.
9 - Indicator: Capacity of the additional
battery
The available battery capacity is shown in
steps of 10%.
During battery operation the display
appears for the first time about 5 minutes
after a consumer has been switched on.
Only the first and last bar symbols are
displayed beforehand.
10 - Symbol for cooler operation
The symbol appears as soon as the cooler is
switched on. The symbol will flash if there
is a fault.
11 - Pushbutton for outside and inside
temperature
After pressing this button, the outside
temperature is shown in display 3 until you
release the button. After button 11 is re-
leased, the inside temperature is displayed.
The display “Inside temperature” remains
until you press button 15.
12 - Display supplemental heater switch-
on times
When you press this button repeatedly, the
numbers 1, 2 and 3 will appear one after the
other in position 8 with the respective pro-
grammed switch-on times in display field 3.
If no switch-on time has been programmed,
then 0:00 o'clock appears.
13 - Cooler on/off
The supplemental heater is switched on or
off by pressing buttons 13 and 17
simultaneously. The symbol 10 will appear
after it is switched on.
It will extinguish when switched off.
Note: If the cooler is switched on again
right after it was switched off, then the
cooling will start again after a 5-minute
delay.

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Setting the cooler temperature
Hold down button 17. Press button 14 to
raise (button 18 to lower) the desired tem-
perature in the range of –20° C1) to +20° C
by 1 degree Celsius at a time. The tempera-
ture entered appears in display field 3.
1) Identifies an atmospheric temperature of +20°C.
14 - Pushbutton for "Cooler temperature"
and "Heating level" supplemental heater
warmer
The typed-in cooler temperature appears in
degrees Celsius in display 3, if you press
button 17 at the same time.
Or the heating level of the supplemental
heater appears, if you press button 16 at the
same time.
15 - Pushbutton for additional battery
voltage
The battery voltage will appear in display
field 3 when you press this button. The
display remains visible until you press the
button 11.
16 - Pushbutton for heating level of the
supplemental heater
The heating level of the supplemental
heater will appear in display field 3 when
you press this button.
17 - Pushbutton for set cooler
temperature
The set cooler temperature will appear in
display field 3 while you press this button.
18 - Pushbutton for remaining time of the
supplemental heater
Pressing this button briefly will call up the
remaining time for the supplemental heater
when activated by the timer switch.
If you press this button for longer than one
second, the running time will be reduced.
The heater has to have been running for at
least one minute before you can reduce the
remaining time.
With this button you also reduce the cooler
temperature or the heating level of the sup-
plemental heater (operation corresponding-
ly as button 14).
Illuminating the display
The indicators will be illuminated for about
3 minutes when you press any button. The
lighting is also linked to the instrument
lighting on the base vehicle.
The display remains illuminated while the
supplemental heater is under operation.