Westfalia Big Nugget Instructions and recipes

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

Our vehicles undergo constant development and improvement. Illustrations, technical data and text
information in this Operating Manual correspond to the information stage at the time of publication.
Changes to the equipment in the course of further development and improvement remain reserved.
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partial recording or translation of this publication.
This documentation was composed with utmost care. No liability can be assumed due to missing or
faulty information.
Described are the total possible features at the time of publication. The description of the existing
equipment is valid for your model.
Important note:
We would like to point out that "original parts and accessories not from Westfalia" are not tested and
released by Westfalia Van Conversion and that we can therefore not assess their performance capability
and reliability neither isolated nor in functional context with our vehicles. We can therefore assume no
reliability for such products – even if there exists a technical acceptance (e.g. the German TÜV) or
other official approval for individual cases.
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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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Preface
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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Operation
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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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Operation
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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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Operation
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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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Operation
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