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Manual Motor home Van Exclusive, Toskana, Toskana Exclusive, Sphinx Version 03/2011...
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Introduction Dear Camper, Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBBY mobile home. The trust you have placed in us is both an incentive and an obligation to continuously implement new ideas, technical innovations and fine touches to make our mobile homes even better. Our fully fitted and highly sophisticated models enable us to offer you the perfect setting for the most enjo- yable days of the year.
00-1 Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction Tyres ............... 04-1 General information ..........01-1 Tyre pressure ............04-2 Before taking your first drive ........01-1 Tread depth ............04-2 Designations in the operating instructions ..... 01-2 Wheel rims ............. 04-3 Spare tire ..............04-3 Chapter 2: Safety Tyre repair kit ............
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Introduction 00-2 6.12 Seatbelts in the caravan........06-32 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver's Cab 10.5 ....10-15 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements ....06-33 10.6 Refrigerator ............10-15 6.14 Overview of day and night positions ....06-37 10.7 Gas cooker ............10-18 10.8 Oven ..............
For this 1.2 Before taking your first drive reason, no claims may be asserted against HOBBY based on the contents of this user manual. Those accessories that Please do not consider this manual to be just a means of refe- are available at the time of going to print are described here.
Introduction 01-2 Please note the following before operating the vehicle: 1.3 Designations in the operating instructions • Check the tyre pressure. This manual explains the motor home in the following Please refer to the section on tyre pressure manner: • Load the vehicle correctly. Keep to the technically per- missible overall mass.
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01-3 Introduction Handling instructions Handling instructions are also given in the form of key words beginning with the symbol “•“. Notes Notes point out important details that ensure your motor home and its fittings will function perfectly. Please remem- ber that there may be some differences in description to the various kinds of equipment that can be supplied.
02-1 Safety Chapter 2: Safety 2.2 Fire protection Precautions against fire 2.1 General information • Never leave children alone in the vehicle. • Keep inflammable materials away from all heating and coo- • Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation. Never cover built- king devices.
Safety 02-2 2.3 Road safety 2.4 What to observe before taking your first drive • Before driving, check that the signal and light equipment, Vehicle registration steering and brakes all function properly. Every vehicle that drives on public roads must be registered. This •...
Road Traffic Licensing Regulations must be officially authorised! If you have any further questions or difficulties, your autho- rised Hobby dealer will always be available to assist you! 2.5 Before and while driving As the owner / driver of the vehicle, you are responsible for the state of the vehicle.
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Safety 02-4 • Close the tap for the waste water tank. • Ensure that no liquids, including those in the refrigerator, • Close all taps and quick-action stop valves for accelerator will leak. devices. The only exception is for the heating if this should •...
02-5 Safety Driver‘s cabin Do not forget the following: • Adjust the interior and exterior mirrors as well as your seat. • Check the lights. In addition: • Check your tyre pressure. • Check all liquids, such as oil, cooling water, brake fluid and windscreen cleaning liquid, and fill them up if necessary.
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Safety 02-6 • After you have finished loading, check the overall weight on Passenger safety a public scales. The following applies while driving: • Only those seats equipped with safety belts may be used Roof load (50 kg maximum) by passengers. The height of the mobile home may vary from one journey to •...
02-7 Safety Driving Driving arround corners Take a trial drive before leaving on your first large journey in Due to its height, a mobile home begins to sway more quickly order to familiarize yourself with the mobile home. Remember than an automobile. to practise reversing.
02-8 Safety 2.7 Vehicle tool kit - pilot lamp - towing eye Each vehicle comes with individual basic equipment including a vehicle tool kit and accessories: - screwdriver - nut wrench - nut wrench (only if the vehicle is equipped with levelling supports) - ratchet wrench - car jack...
02-9 Safety 2.8 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 first-aid kit should always be at hand and have a fixed 100 m position in your mobile home.
Safety 02-10 2.9 When you stop driving Switching electric consumption: Selecting a parking space The following applies when switching electric consump- tion: The following applies for selecting a parking space: • Switch the refrigerator from 12 V to accelerator or 230 V. •...
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02-11 Safety Saving energy in winter It is very easy to save energy inside your mobile home. This applies especially to heating in winter. The following applies for saving energy: • Meter the exact use of ventilation in the vehicle and the heating valve.
1. Technically permissible overall mass approval will expire! Information regarding the technically permissible maximum weight is based on Hobby Wohnwagenwerk's specification in Technical changes may only be carried out after being cooperation with the manufacturers of the previous construc- released by the manufacturer.
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Chassis 03-2 Toskana, Sphinx Toskana Exclusive, Van Excl. DL (italics: D 690H GFLC) all models a) Supply of liquefied petroleum gas Number of built-in gas regulators: Weight of an 11 kg aluminium bottle: Weight of 11 kg gas inflation (90 %): Total: 15,4 15,4...
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03-3 Chassis 4. Loading Loading corresponds to the difference between the "technically permissible overall mass" and the "mass when the vehicle is rea- dy to start". This value must take into consideration the masses for passengers (conventional load: 75 kg x no. of seats, driver excepted), additional equipment and personal belongings.
Chassis 03-4 3.3 Levelling supports Retracting levelling supports • Use crank to release levelling supports. • Continue to crank smoothly until the levelling support is once The optional levelling supports are located in the rear area by again in its initial horizontal position. the frame extension.
03-5 Chassis 3.4 Entrance step To open • Press the switch in the entrance area down. The entrance step will be extended automatically. The mobile homes are equipped with an electrically extenda- ble entrance step . Vehicles based on the Fiat model have To close just one step (see photo) while vehicles based on the Iveco •...
In addition, the VIN is also given on The compressor is activated from the driver’s cabin ope- the type plate of the base vehicle as well as on the Hobby rating panel using the On/Off button...
03-7 Chassis The optimum air pressure is achieved when the vehicle is standing horizontally. The minimum air pressure must be high enough to ensure that the air bellows cannot snap through. When the vehicle is empty this pressure is approx. 0.5 bar (please check individually);...
Registering accessories in the vehicle's documents has been removed. Both the selected method of operation as well as the gear you are driving in are shown on the multi- • Have your HOBBY dealer mount your externally mounted function display panel. fixtures.
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03-9 Chassis These three positions are not fixed, i.e. after the lever has the gas pedal to the floorboard. This will provide you with the been moved it jumps back to the centre position. required performance and torque to achieve the acceleration you require.
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Chassis 03-10 Do not use the gas pedal as a means of holding the ve- hicle in one spot (e.g. on a slope). Instead, use the brake pedal and step on the gas only when you start to drive. If you want to shift into first gear when in reverse gear (R) or vice versa, the gearshift lever may only be moved when the vehicle is standing completely still and you are stepping on the brake pedal.
• Never drive an overloaded vehicle. be checked regularly to ensure that they fit tightly. Tubeless tyres have been mounted on your HOBBY motor Tightening torque for wheel nuts and bolts: home. Under no circumstances may tubes be inserted in...
Wheels, tyres, brakes 04-2 If the pressure is too low, this may cause overheating of the tyre, possibly resulting in severe damage to the tyre. For the correct inflation pressure, please refer to the table in the chapter on “Technical Data“ or the operating instructions for the basic vehicle.
04-3 Wheels, tyres, brakes 4.5 Wheel rims Use only those wheel rims listed in the vehicle‘s documents. Please observe the following points, should you wish to use other wheel rims. The following applies when using other wheel rims: - Size, - construction, - injection depth and - The load bearing capacity must be sufficient for the per-...
Wheels, tyres, brakes 04-4 4.7 Tyre repair kit Shake the bottle. Open the fill hose on the bottle (foil seal is thereby punctured). Do not use the tyre repair kit if the tyre was damaged as a result of driving without air. Small cuts, especially in the tyre tread, can be resealed using the tyre repair kit.
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Wheels, tyres, brakes 04-5 Unscrew the valve cap from the tyre valve. Pull the stopper from the fill hose . Push the fill Remove the valve insert with the valvecore remover hose onto the tyre valve. . Do not lay the valve insert down in sand or dirt.
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Wheels, tyres, brakes 04-6 If the minimum value is still indicated correct the tyre pressure according to Table 12.2. Drive carefully to the nearest workshop and have the tyre replaced. Danger of accidents: If the required tyre pressure is still unattainable the tyre is too severely damaged.
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04-7 Wheels, tyres, brakes Warning when changing the tire The car jack may only be inserted in the appropriate mounting holes! If the car jack is attached in other places, this may cause damage to the vehicle or even accidents if the vehicle falls off the jack.
04-8 Wheels, tyres, brakes • Remove the wheel mounting screws and lift off the tire. 4.8 Brakes • Place the spare tire on the wheel hub and align it. • Screw the bolts on and tighten them in a diagonal sequence. The components in the brake system are part of the General •...
05-1 Exterior Structure Chapter 5: Exterior Structure 5.1 Overview of tank and service flaps DL 500 GESC Van Exclusive D 600 FL Toskana Storage flap Toilet flap DL 550 GESC Van Exclusive D 650 ESC Toskana Gas box flap...
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Exterior Structure 05-2 D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 690 GFLC Toskana Exclusive Storage flap Toilet flap D 690 GELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 GQSC Toskana Exclusive Gas box flap...
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05-3 Exterior Structure D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive Hubbett Storage flap Toilet flap D 750 FLC Toskana Exclusive D 750 H FLC Toskana Exclusive Hubbett Gas box flap...
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05-4 Exterior Structure D 750 H RL Toskana Exclusive Hubbett I 770 AK GEMC Sphinx Storage flap Toilet flap D 750 H UCC Toskana Exclusive Hubbett I 770 AK GWMC Sphinx Gas box flap...
05-5 Exterior Structure 5.2 Ventilation The following applies for ventilation: Ventilation is important if you want to feel comfortable in your motor home. No-draught ventilation has been integrated above the driving unit in your motor home. The roof lights ensure ven- tilation.
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Exterior Structure 05-6 Heating We recommend that you remove the ventilation grate if the outside temperature is very high. This allows more air The heating system is supplied with fresh air from outside to permeate to the refrigerator, intensifying refrigeration. This ventilation flap also permits exhaust air from the system The ventilation grids must remain firmly mounted while to escape.
05-7 Exterior Structure 5.3 Opening and closing doors and flaps Keys to the vehicle The following keys are delivered with the mobile home: - two keys to fit the following locks on the base vehicle: - driver‘s and passenger‘s doors - a code card.
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Exterior Structure 05-8 To prevent damage to locks and door frames, the inner door handle must be positioned horizontally and not slanted upwards. The entrance door is your escape route in an emergency. Never barricade the door from the outside! Entrance door internal Opening •...
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05-9 Exterior Structure Closing Stowage flap • Pull the door shut until you hear it lock. To open Locking • Unlatch the lock with the key. • Push the bolt up. • Place your hand over the lock and press the flap firmly inwards.
05-10 Exterior Structure Garage (storage locker) flap Toilet flap To open To open • Unlatch the lock with the key. • Use key to unlock flap • Place your hand over the lock and press the flap firmly • Press both buttons ( ) and open flap.
05-11 Exterior Structure Exterior gas supply Fresh water filler neck At the customer‘s request, the motor home can be fitted with Opening an exterior gas supply . Equipment that uses gas, such as a • Use key to unlock gas grill or a gas lamp, can be supplied from outside the motor •...
Tank filler cap The following applies when loading the roof rail: The petrol cap for all Van Exclusive and Toskana (Exclusive) • Only store light items of luggage on the roof. models is located behind the driver's door behind a flap in •...
05-13 Exterior Structure • Observe the maximum permissible axle loads when loa- ding. • Add the measurements of the roof load to the height of the vehicle. • Place a note with the overall height in a visible position in the driver’s cabin to avoid having to calculate it when passing under bridges or through archways.
05-14 Exterior Structure The maximum permissible loads for the bicycle carriers The load carrier can be fitted with special kits, e.g. for bi- are 50 kg. cycles, luggage boxes or similar. Only SAWIKO mounting adapters are permitted for use; if other makes are used all guarantee claims will be forfeit.
05-15 Exterior Structure Extending • Insert the hook on the crank into the grommet on the win- ding mechanism. • Hold the crank with one hand on the upper twist grip and the other on the lower twist grip. During the operating procedure gently pull the crank towards you and hold it as vertically in the grommet as possible.
06-1 Interior Structure Chapter 6: Interior Structure 6.1 Opening and closing doors and flaps Close all flaps and doors properly before driving. This avoids them opening accidentally while driving and objects falling out. Stowage cabinets To open • Press the pushbutton to unlock the flap.
Interior Structure 06-2 Front stowage cabinets Furniture doors with handle To open • Push the handle to open and shut the door. • Pull on the handle and swing the flap up. To close • Use the handle to press the flap shut until you can feel it lock into place.
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06-3 Interior Structure Doors with snap locks Furniture doors with turning knob Opening • Turn the knob to open or shut the door. • Briefly push the door handle until it snaps open. • Open the door. Closing • Push the door handle until the lock snaps into place.
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Interior Structure 06-4 Drawers with a pressure lock Doors with push locks To open Opening • Press the push-button to unlock the pull-out. • Depress the push lock until the knob pops out. • Pull on the handle until the pull-out opens. •...
06-5 Interior Structure Sliding doors Bar in the entrance area (layout/model-specific) Cupboard under the bed, washroom door To open • Pull on the handle and swing the door outwards. Opening • Grasp sliding doors by the centre bar and push them both To close outwards.
Interior Structure 06-6 TV mount for flat screen TV, 3-way universal 6.2 Television holder for flat-screen monitor hinged bracket To unlock, press in on the metal rail . Then extend the TV To pull the mount out or fold it in, move the telescopic arm mount.
06-7 Interior Structure 6.3 Tables Table extension Lowering the table in the centre seating • Turn the wheel under the table until the table is loose. arrangement • Lift the table slightly and pull it out until the extra leaf is fully visible.
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06-8 Interior Structure • Push the table towards the leaf and place them in the appropriate openings.
06-9 Interior Structure Lowering the table Pull the table top off by pulling it up Release the table top Pillared table When lowered, the pillared table can also be used as a base Pull out the pillar frame for the bed. Then replace the table top on the table foot To lower...
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Interior Structure 06-10 Turning function of the pillared table Folding down the edge of the table The table in the seating arrangement has an edge that can be • Loosen the swivel lock on the table top by loosening the folded down (layout/model-specific) to provide you with more knurled wheel room for moving in the vehicle.
06-11 Interior Structure Hanging table • Place the shortened supporting leg at the front edge of When lowered, the hanging table can be used as a base frame the table top on the floor. for the bed. To swivel out To lower •...
Interior Structure 06-12 6.4 Bed conversion • Pull out the extension of the bed and place additional cushions along the outer wall. The seating arrangements can be rearranged as comfortable • Place the cusions from the seating arrangement on top and beds for sleeping.
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06-13 Interior Structure Converting the Transverse Seat Widening the beds In order to use the additional bed in the rear, the transverse In all of the different models with individual beds above the seat must be converted. rear garage the two beds can be widened or joined by folding out an additional plank.
Interior Structure 06-14 Alcove berth • For protection, the alcove berth function can be switched off (0). • Turn the key from (1) to (0) and pull it out. The alcove berth Depending on the model, your vehicle may be equipped with can no longer be moved.
06-15 Interior Structure 6.5 Elevated berths The windows by the children’s beds are secured against unintentional opening to prevent children from falling out Parents are responsible for ensuring that small children do of them. not fall out of upper berths. If there are small children in the The maximum permissible loading for the upper child’s alcove, upper children‘s bed or elevated bed at the rear end bed is 45 kg.
Interior Structure 06-22 Rearranging the cushions I 770 AK GEMC Sphinx Additional cushion 838x165x125 Back cushion 990x450x125/90 Additional cushion 990x165x125 Seat cushion 1095x640x125 Seat cushion 6.7 Windows 1045x590x125 Knockout windows with locking hooks Opening Seat cushion • Press the knob of the bolts and turn them to a vertical position. 882x590x125 •...
06-23 Interior Structure Sunshade Sunshade/insect screen The sunshades/insect screens are integrated in the window To close frames. They can be used separately. • Move the sunshade slowly and evenly to the desired posi- Insect screen tion. To close To open •...
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06-24 Interior Structure Combined sunshade and insect screen Skylight The sunshade and insect screen are integrated in the window The skylight cannot be opened. It is fitted with an integral frame and can be combined. The combined shade can be dimming shade which can be drawn as required by pulling it.
06-25 Interior Structure 6.8 Dimming system for driver's cabin Front system • To open the locking mechanism, push the locks The dimming shades may only be drawn when the vehicle is outward. (Press the lock together) standing and the motor has been turned off. Before starting your •...
Interior Structure 06-26 6.9 Skylight Safety instructions • Never open the skylight in strong winds/rain/hail, etc. or if the temperature outside is below -20°C! • Remove snow, ice or excessive dirt before opening. Ensure there is sufficient room before opening the skylight under trees, in garages, etc.
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06-27 Interior Structure Dimming shade Pull the handle of the shade to any desired position or until the latch locks into the handle of the insect screen. Insect screen Push the clasp of the insect screen against the clasp of the shade until the latch locks into the clasp.
Interior Structure 06-28 Round roof light 6.10 Pivoting seats in the driver‘s cab All of the mobile homes on the Fiat base vehicle have To open pivoting driver‘s and passenger‘s seats, which can be used • Pull the lower end of all three locking mechanisms to extend the number of seats available in the superstruc- towards the middle of the window and release them.
06-29 Interior Structure Swivelling seats • Put the armrests up. • Move the seat to the middle position. • Release the lever to swivel the seat. The seat will be relea- sed from the locking position. • Push the seat belt buckle down to avoid damaging it. •...
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Interior Structure 06-30 Bed conversion 750 H UCC Converting the L-shaped seating arrangement In order to use the additional bed in the rear, the seating If you wish to use the outer seat in models with an L-shaped arrangement must be converted. seating arrangement or the seating arrangement in the 750 H UCC model, you must convert these before you start •...
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06-31 Interior Structure Additional belt rack • With the help of the opening holes , raise the couch slightly and pull it towards the centre of the vehicle. • Fold over the cushion covers on both sides. As an option, the Sphinx models can be fitted with a so- •...
Interior Structure 06-32 • Guide the upper part of the seatbelt over your shoulder and diagonally across your chest. • The lower part of the seatbelt fits across your hips. Unbuckling the seatbelt • Press the button on the lock of the seatbelt to unlock the tongue.
Interior Structure 6.13 Overview of the seating arrangements D 600 FL Toskana DL 500 GESCr Van Exclusive Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 5 - 6: must not be used while driving.
Interior Structure 06-34 D 690 GQSC Toskana Exclusive D 650 FLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 - 3: may be used while driving Seats 5 - 7: must not be used while driving. Seat 4: May be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight = 4,000 kg/4,250 kg.
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06-35 Interior Structure D 750 ELC Toskana Exclusive D 690 H GFLC Toskana Exclusive Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving. Seats 1 -3: may be used while driving Seats 5 - 7: must not be used while driving. Seat 4: May be used while driving if the permissible maximum weight = 4,000 kg/4,250 kg.
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Interior Structure 06-36 D 750 H UCC Toskana Exclusive I 770 AK GWMC Sphinx Seats 1 - 4: may be used while driving Seats 5 - 6: Only for the optional additional belt rack. If the additional belt rack has not been fitted as an option, this seat may not be used while driving.
07-1 Electrical Installations Chapter 7: Electrical Installations 7.2 Elements of the electrical system The electric power supply is provided via the HOBBY on-board control panel in connection with an automatic battery charger. 7.1 Safety instructions Main elements of the electrical system The following must be observed: • CONTROL PANEL – • Do not remove the signs on electrical components giving Controls the electrical consumers and shows their status.
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Electrical Installations 07-2 Advice and instructions • Should the consumer battery be removed, isolate the plus pole (to prevent short circuits when turning on the motor). Important Battery charger • Any changes to the electrical installations may only be carried • The charger’s capacity is 220 W (Van Exclusive) out by a professional electrician. 300 W (Toskana Exclusive, Sphinx). • Disconnect the battery and switch off the 230V mains before • The charger functions in accordance with IU0U1 charging carrying out any maintenance work. technology. • In the case of misuse the guarantee and manufacturer’s liability Batteries will no longer apply. • Please observe the battery manufacturer’s operating instruc- • Do not plug up the ventilation and ensure that you have ade- tions. quate ventilation. • The acid in the battery is poisonous and corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Tank probes • The completely discharged battery must be recharged for at • To avoid incrustations, particularly in the waste water tank, least 10 hours. The battery may be damaged if it has been never let the water in the tanks stand for too long. Flush the...
07-3 Electrical Installations Key for turning the lights and the heating on and off. Key for turning the fresh water pump on and off. Key for switching the outer tent light on and off (the outer tent light is automatically switched off when the motor is turned on). Programming settings Among other things, the time and the alarm function can be set in the programming menu (please refer to the user manual for more possible settings). Control panel - Press the "PROG" key for longer than 2 sec. Legend - Use the arrow keys (1) and (2) to navigate. Key for monitoring the battery voltage of the superstruc- - Use "PROG" to confirm the setting you wish to set. ture and the vehicle. - Press "PROG" several times to save settings and exit from Key for displaying the level of liquid in the fresh water the menu. tank [in %] and for setting the parameters that can be - To exit without saving, wait approx. 20 seconds. programmed. Key for programming the system. Main switch (press for approx. 2 sec. to turn on or off). When you switch it on, the system will carry out a func- tional test and show all of the symbols on the display. When it is green, the corresponding LED shows that the control panel is on. If it is red, it shows that an alarm has gone off somewhere (battery, tank, etc.).
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Electrical Installations 07-4 Deep discharge protection on Modular battery below minimum voltage Vehicle battery below minimum voltage Functions Protection against total discharge An electronic installation turns off all 12V consumers when the consumer battery reaches a minimum voltage of 10V. The con- sumers can be switched on again for approx. one minute by switching the main switch on again. Main display 230 V mains The refrigerator, electric entrance step and those consumers Charged state of the vehicle battery directly supplied by B2 are not affected by this installation. Parallel connection of superstructure and vehicle battery Vehicle motor Outside temperature Inside temperature Digital clock Program Tones deactivated Alarm clock display ON Consumption display for fresh water tank Consumption display for battery Fresh water tank empty Waste water tank full...
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07-5 Electrical Installations Electricity as a numerical value Example: Current discharge: 0.1 A. Battery ageing (SOH = State of Health) Example: The original capacity of the battery has already been reduced by 2%. State of charge (SOC = State of Charge) Actual state of charge of the battery Example: SOC: 88%. Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) As an optional feature, your vehicle is equipped with a battery sensor. The IBS control measures the available capacity of the battery and also indicates battery ageing. Legend DOD display Shows the remaining amount of time for use if current amount of use is continued.. Electric power display Red = discharge Green = charge...
Electrical Installations 07-6 10A fuse for supply of the heating/boiler 20A fuse for the lights 20A fuse for the lights 30A fuse for supply of the 12V AES absorber refrigerator 20A fuse for the aux supply (solar charger controller) 25A fuses for supply of the electric step 3A fuse 3A fuse Bridge circuit Simulated D+ alternator output for electric step and refrigerator Change-over switch must be in Position “A” Electrical device connection A Electrical device connection B 1 2 3 4 Electrical device connection Fresh water tank sensor connection Fresh water tank sensor connection A Signal input ignition - variation A B Signal input ignition - variation B Ground connection for electrical devices Distribution module Connection for negative pole for modular battery Connection for positive pole for modular battery Fuses Connection for positive pole for modular battery 10A fuse for supply of the front tent light 10A fuse for supply of the water pump...
07-7 Electrical Installations 7.3 Electric power supply Your motor home has the following connections for electric power supply: - electric mains (a.c. voltage 230 V) - caravan battery (d.c. voltage 12 V) Supply via mains connection The 230V system is safeguarded by a 2-pole circuit brea- ker with a residual current operated device and 2 x 13 A. The residual current operated device is located either in the seating arrangement behind the driver‘s seat or in the clothes If you are using a cable drum without protection against cupboard (depending on the model). Should there be a power overheating, the electric cable must be completely unw- failure, the automatic person protection circuit interrupts the ound from the cable drum. entire 230 V electric circuit. In most cases, such a power fai- lure is caused by a defect electrical device or a defect cord. • Use only plugs and cables that meet CEE standards. • Repair the defect before you switch the circuit breaker on • First, make the connection to the main socket (1) of the again.
Electrical Installations 07-8 Exterior socket 7.4 Functioning of the electrical supply unit Place of installation of the battery charger Opening • Take hold of the bottom of the cover flap and pull it The battery charger is located under the passenger‘s seat upwards. (Van Exclusive / Toskana / Toskana Exclusive) or in the side seating bench behind the passenger‘s seat (Sphinx). Closing Operating the 230 V mains connection • Remove CEE plug After the mains connection has been plugged in, both the • Push cover flap...
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07-9 Electrical Installations It is not necessary to switch the main switch on the Board Total discharge protection Control Panel on in order to charge the batteries. When the If the battery voltage of the ancillary battery sinks below battery charger has been switched on, the batteries are char- 10.5 V a relay shuts down all equipment using power. ged as soon as the feeder plug supplies 230 V. If the total discharge protection is activated turn off the Charging procedure 12V main switch to avoid an additional discharge of the The charger represents the current status of technology and ancillary battery. charges in three phases in accordance with the so-called curve. The charging period should be at least 12 hours. Function of the battery charger Batteries do not respond well to cold temperatures; in such cases they do not supply electricity to the on-board Protecting the device circuit or absorb power from the charger. Therefore, when If the battery charger should become hot because of high en- travelling in winter, the heating should be turned on before vironmental temperatures or high charging currents, a built-in charging the batteries. thermal switch turns off the battery charger until the temperature in the battery charger has dropped again. The battery voltage of both the motor battery and the ancillary battery can be checked continuously on the Check list control panel.
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07-10 Electrical Installations If this does not happen after using the built-in battery charger • Turn off all equipment that uses 12 V. to charge the battery, check the following: • Start the motor. • Is the charger attached correctly to the power supply? The voltage of the caravan battery must rise if • Is the charger’s mains fuse working properly? - the engine speed is above the idling speed, • Is the charger’s battery voltage over 3 volts? - the vehicle‘s battery is not completely discharged. • Are the ancillary battery’s poles attached correctly? Operation when the motor is running The control panel shows whether or not the generator has As soon as the motor is running, a relay connects the starter been charged. If this is not the case, please check the follow- battery and the caravan battery in parallel. The D+ signal sits ing: close to the dynamo. Therefore, the dynamo charges both • Is the 50A fuse in the supply line to the ancillary battery batteries. If the D+ signal no longer sits close to the dynamo, near the motor battery functioning properly?
07-11 Electrical Installations 7.5 Caravan battery • First, disconnect the negative (-) terminal. • Then disconnect the positive (+) terminal. Place of installation • Remove the battery. • Insert the new battery. - Van Exclusive/Toskana/Toskana Exclusive: under the • Use the reverse sequence to connect the new battery. passenger‘s seat - Sphinx: in the side seating arrangement behind the passenger‘s seat Features - The battery does not require maintenance. It does not need to be refilled with water. - The battery is closed off and cannot leak. - The battery is cycle-proof, making it especially suitable for the supply of the board network. Several discharging/ charging operations are possible.
7.6 Fuse protection of the electric system To protect the modular battery from being exhaustively Ancillary battery discharged when the mobile home is not being used, a circuit The main fuse protection is carried out by means of a 50 A breaker has been installed. When this is opened, the mo- safety fuse . The fuse is located directly next to the battery. dular battery is completed disconnected from the 12 V mains. 12V circuits Fuse protection is carried out by means of fuses on the 12V When the circuit breaker is open, the electrical input distribution module. stage will not engage automatically. The following applies if one of the devices breaks down • Check the fuse on the corresponding electric circuit. • Replace the fuse. • If the fuse blows again please contact your authorized Hobby dealer.
07-13 Electrical Installations Charger with distribution module 7.7 Mobile navigation As an optional feature, your mobile home can be equipped The charger and distribution module with integrated with a mobile navigation system and integrated rear view fuses are located in front of the modular battery under the camera, which can be clipped into a special holder on the front passenger seat. dashboard. • Press the right switch forward. • First remove the right-hand side of the sat-nav device, then the left-hand side.
07-14 Electrical Installations 7.8 Subsequently installed devices • R emove the device from the holder when you park your mobile home, as otherwise it will continue to use electricity and the starter battery might be discharged. Subsequently installed electronic devices that can be used while • R ead the device manufacturer‘s operating instructions driving (e.g. mobile phones, wireless equipment, radios, came- carefully before initial operation. ras for driving in reverse, navigation equipment, or others) must meet all of the requirements for electromagnetic compatibility. • Do not allow yourself to be distracted by this device as Such equipment must have been approved in accordance with this may cause accidents. EU Guideline 72/245/EWG as it appears in version 95/54/EG, • Never operate the device while driving. because otherwise it may cause interference with the electronic • Check the display panel only when the traffic situation systems already installed in the motor home. is safe for doing so. A CE mark is mandatory for devices that have been subsequent- ly installed and which cannot be used while driving.
08-1 Water 8.2 Water supply Chapter 8: Water 8.1 General The water supply system corresponds to the current sta- tus of technology as per 10/2009 [Directive 2002/72/EC]. • Always use water that is of drinkable quality when wor- The motor home is equipped with a fixed fresh water tank. An king with food.
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Water 08-2 • Turn all taps to “warm”; let the water run and wait until the Emptying the fresh water tank water runs without bubbles. This is the only way to ensure • The outlet valve is located next to the fresh water tank that the warm water boiler is also filled with water.
08-3 Water Waste water tank In the Van Exclusive, Toskana and Toskana Exclusive models, the waste water tank is insulated by a Styrofoam casing that hot air flows through (only when the hot-air heating has been turned on). This prevents the waste water from freezing in a light frost.
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• The valve for opening the waste water opening in the all drain valves open. Van Exclusive, Toskana and Toskana Exclusive models is located either directly by the opening or in a protected position in the bottle container, depending on the model.
08-5 Water 8.3 Hot water supply Your motor home is equipped with a heating system with integrated boiler. The boiler holds 10 litres of water. During summer use the water can be heated independently of the heating system. Please see Chapter 9.3 Heating for instruc- tions on operating the boiler.
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08-6 Water Use toilet fluids very sparingly. An overdose is no guaran- Never fill toilet fluids directly into the toilet bowl. tee of preventing possible odours! • Push the waste tank back into position. • Fill the waste tank with the correct amount of toilet fluids. •...
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Water 08-7 Using the toilet Emptying the waste tank The waste tank must be emptied at the latest when the LED • Turn the toilet bowl to a comfortable position. lights up. It is recommended that the tank is emptied before •...
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Water 08-8 Water connection for external shower Only empty the waste tank at specially designated dis- (special request) posal points and never in open spaces! • Take the waste tank to a designated disposal site, Opening making sure to hold the drain nozzle in an upright position. •...
09-1 Chapter 9: Gas If you suspect that gas is leaking, take the following measures immediately: 9.1 General safety rules when using • Close the stop valve on the gas cylinder. LPG fittings • Ignition sources such as open flames or smoking are strictly forbidden.
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09-2 Regulators and valves Before initial operation • Pressure governors must have a fixed pressure of 30 • The waste gas pipe must be tightly connected to the hea- mbar. The regulations of EN 12864, Appendix D apply ac- ting and chimney without any leaks. It may not be dama- cordingly.
09-3 9.2 Gas supply Gas bottle cabinet Depending on your model, the gas bottle container can be accessed either in the rear external storage locker or separa- The motor home is equipped with a propane gas system (gas tely in the side wall. bottle not included in scope of delivery).
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09-4 The following applies to the gas bottle cabinet: • Hold the hose breakage protector; unscrew the knurled nut • Always check the gas cylinder mountings before driving. (left-handed thread) and remove the breakage protection and the high-pressure hose from the gas cylinder. Stand the gas cylinders upright and close the valves (un- less the heating is being used while driving).
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09-5 DuoCo mfort Heating Oven Gas cooker Refrigerator Switching valve for the two-cylinder gas unit The following applies to stop valves and valves: As an optional feature, your vehicle has a switching valve for • All the valves on gas devices must be closed while driving. the gas unit.
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Gas 09-6 Function DuoC • Attach gas cylinders and open the valves of both gas cylinders. Turn the knob to the left or right as far as it will If the pressure in the cylinder is less that 0.5 bar, the valve will automatically switch the cylinder.
10-1 Built-in devices Chapter 10: Built-in devices Please also refer to the instructions in Chapter 9 for opera- ting gas devices, gas regulators and gas bottles. 10.1 General Information Please observe the instructions in Chapter 7 for operating In this chapter, you will find information on the devices that electrical devices.
10-2 Built-in devices 10.2 Heating Combi The LPG heating system in your motor home has been de- ° signed to allow operation while driving. The requirements of EU Guideline 2001/56/EC for heating devices have been ° fulfilled so that LPG cannot escape involuntarily if there is g, h an accident.
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10-3 Built-in devices To activate • Push in the knob at position (m) slightly and, at the same time, move it 90° towards position (k). • If the switch is in position (k), the knob will remain in posi- tion (m). To deactivate •...
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Built-in devices 10-4 Combi Combi ° ° ° ° g, h g, h ° ° Summer operation Winter operation • Turn the rotary switch on the operating panel to Position c Heating with regulated water temperature (summer operation 40°C or 60°C). •...
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10-5 Built-in devices revert back to the lowest setting and heat the water in the Heating with drained water system boiler to 60° C. The yellow LED (g) will go out when the • Set the rotary switch to operating position (d). water temperature has been reached.
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Built-in devices 10-6 Turning off At temperatures below approx. 7°C turn on the heating • Turn the heater off using the rotary switch (position f). The first in order to warm up the installation area and the green LED (b) will go out. FrostControl on the drain valve.
10-7 Built-in devices a Rotary switch for selecting type of energy Combi E b Electrical operation: 230 V, 1800 W c Electrical operation: 230 V, 900 W d Operating on gas e Mixed operation* (gas and electrical operation, 900 W) Mixed operation* (gas and electrical operation, 1800 W) g Yellow LED lit up: "Electrical operation"...
Built-in devices 10-8 Glykolflüssigkeit Ausgang zu den Heizkörpern Frischwasser aus Steuerkarte Brennerlüfter Elektrische Heizpatrone 2 kW Luftzufuhr Abgasauslass Elektrische Magnetventil Heizpatrone 1 kW Glykolflüssigkeit Eingang Rücklauf Frischwasser ein 10.4 Hot-water heating (special accessory) Please note the following • Please read the separate operating instructions carefully before initial use of the heating system.
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10-9 Built-in devices Operating methods Umwälzpumpe Einstellung der gewünschten Heizung mit Gas Wird angezeigt, wenn die Temperatur im Fahrzeug Die Heizung arbeitet mit dem Gasbrenner. Umwälzpumpe in Betrieb ist Kann eingestellt werden zwischen +5°C Die Heizleistung des Brenners wird je nach LPG operation (12 oder 230 V).
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Built-in devices 10-10 Setting the desired temperature in the vehicle. -/Off. Can be set between +5°C and +30°C in steps of 0.5°C. Decreases or deactivates a function. Heating with gas. Left arrow. The heating system uses the gas burner. The heating Back in the menu power of the burner is regulated according to the amount Outside temperature.
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10-11 Built-in devices Clock. To start the hot water heater blinkar blinkt Press the button with the To set the time and date. arrow until the „Off“ sign Show symbol line. (main switch) blinks on Symbol for showing the lower symbol line. the display.
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Built-in devices 10-12 The settings are now com- Hot water blinkar blinkt plete. The „Off“ sign (main Press the button with the switch) is shown on the arrow until the symbol for display when the control hot water blinks. „OFF“ unit is in an idle state.
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10-13 Built-in devices The symbol for hot water Deactivate heating with blinkar blinkt disappears when the gas by pressing on the -/ control unit is back in an Off button. „OFF“ appears idle state. on the display next to the temperature.
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Built-in devices 10-14 Press the button with the blinkar blinkt arrow until the symbol for electric heating blinks. Switch the electric heating off by pressing the -/Off button until all of the power settings have been deleted. „OFF“ appears on the dis- play next to the temperature.
10-15 Built-in devices 10.6 Refrigerator Modes of operation Three modes of operation are possible for the refrigerator. - 12 V operation: electricity is supplied by the motor home’s battery. - 230 V operation: electricity is supplied from an external source. - LPG: supply is from the motor home’s gas bottles 10.5 Auxiliary Heating in the Driver's Cab (Special Accessory)
Built-in devices 10-16 • To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position. 230 V operation • Turn the energy selector switch to mains • Set the temperature using the thermostat. • To turn the refrigerator off turn the energy selector switch to the O position.
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10-17 Built-in devices To avoid mould or unpleasant odours always lock the refrigerator door in the ventilation position when the refri- gerator is turned off. Lock on the Dometic model Lock on the Thetford model Refrigerator door lock The refrigerator door must always be kept closed and locked while driving.
Built-in devices 10-18 Freezer compartment 10.7 Gas cooker If the outside temperature and the rate of humidity are very The kitchen in the motor home is equipped with a gas cooker high, drops of water may form on the metal frame of the with three burners.
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10-19 Built-in devices Never use the cooker or other devices extracting combu- stion air from the interior of the vehicle to heat the vehicle. If this is ignored there is an acute risk to life due to a lack of oxygen and the odourless carbon monoxide which could be generated.
Built-in devices 10-20 • To turn off the gas flame, turn the rotary switch back to the “0” position • Close the main gas stop valve on the gas cooker. Use oven gloves or potholders when handling hot pots, pans or similar objects. You may be burned! After cooking, leave the glass covering open until the burner no longer emits heat.
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10-21 Built-in devices Switching off • Never operate the oven when it is empty (no food inside). • Turn the rotary switch to the “0” position. The flame will be • Never use the grill (special accessory) for longer than extinguished.
Built-in devices 10-22 10.9 Fume Hood (Special Accessory) 10.10 Rooftop Air Conditioning (Special Accessory) As an option, the kitchen can be fitted with a fume hood. The As an optional feature, your vehicle is equipped with an air built-in fan blows kitchen odours directly outside. conditioner in the living room instead of a skylight.
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10-23 Built-in devices To set the direction of ventilation • First turn the knob counter-clockwise. • Set the slide to correspond with the desired direction of ventilation. • Turn the knob clockwise.
The following applies for maintenance intervals: For a comfortable climate inside the caravan, there must be • Have the first maintenance carried out by a HOBBY dealer sufficient ventilation. This also avoids corrosive damage due 12 months after the vehicle was first registered.
11-2 Maintenance and Care 11.3 Care Dry the headlights and sockets thoroughly, as water collects there easily. Cleaning the exterior The vehicle should not be washed more often than necessary. Washing with a high pressure cleaner Wash the vehicle only in places provided for this purpose. Do not spray stickers and external decors directly with the high pressure cleaner as they could peel away as a result.
• The varnished surfaces should be treated occasionally • Repair damages immediately to avoid further damages due with wax. Follow the application instructions given by the to corrosion. Ask your HOBBY dealer for assistance. wax manufacturers. Skylights, windows and doors Window panes require particularly careful treatment.
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11-4 Maintenance and Care • Have very dirty upholstery and curtains dry-cleaned. Do not The following applies for furniture surfaces: wash them yourself! • Clean the surface of wooden furniture with a damp cloth or • If necessary, wash them carefully using the foam from mild- sponge.
11-5 Maintenance and Care Accessories 11.4 Winter Lay Up for the Mobile Home The camping season often ends when winter starts. Your The following applies for their care: • Clean plastic parts (e.g. fenders, skirts) with water of up to mobile home must be prepared accordingly before being laid up for the winter.
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Maintenance and Care 11-6 The following applies for tanks and containers: of mould from condensation. • Set up a dehumidifier (such as salt) inside the camper and • Empty and clean the fresh water tank. • Empty and clean the waste water tank. dry the granulate or change it regularly.
11-7 Maintenance and Care 11.5 Winter Operation The following applies for ventilation: • Set the heating to maximum power when heating up the vehicle and open all of the upper cupboards, curtains and Preparations shades/screens. This enables you to achieve optimum Your mobile home has been designed to allow you to use it to ventilation and de-aerating.
Maintenance and Care 11-8 • Do not let the interior cool down completely when you are At the end of the winter season away or at night; set the heating to low and leave it on. The following applies for the care of the vehicle: •...
12-1 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Chapter 12: Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12.1 The environment and traveling Environmentally fair use It is only natural that owners of motor homes and caravans have a special responsibility for the environment. Always use your The following applies for environmentally fair use: vehicle in an environmentally friendly way.
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Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12-2 The following applies for waste water: The following applies for wastes: • Collect waste water on board only in built-in waste water • Only use approved sanitary cleansing products in the waste tanks or, if necessary, in suitable containers! tank. • Never empty waste water in open spaces or down man- You may be able to avoid the use of sanitary liquids by holes! Generally, the public waste water system does not installing an activated carbon filter system (sold as an run through clarification plants.
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12-3 Sanitation and Environmental Protection Sanitation • Never allow the waste tank to become too full. Empty the tank immediately as soon as the level indicator lights up. • Never empty wastes down manholes! Generally, the pu- blic waste water system does not run through clarification plants. Empty the waste tank in special places for sanitary disposal, but never in open spaces! The following applies for waste: • Separate your waste and put appropriate materials in the recycling bins. • Empty waste bins as often as possible in the appropriate bins or containers. This avoids unpleasant and problematic waste from building up on board.
Sanitation and Environmental Protection 12-4 12.2 Returning the vehicle If you should ever have to give up your motor home and have it recycled, the manufacturer of the basic vehicle is responsible for taking it back (status at the time of printing). This means that your HOBBY motor home will be taken back free of charge by any Fiat dealer and expertly recycled.
Technical Data 13-2 13.2 Inflation pressures Mobile homes Tyres Tyre pressure (bar) Basis Michelin XC Camping 215/70 R 15 C front: 5,0 rear: 5,5 FIAT 225/75 R 16 C front: 5,5 rear: 5,5 FIAT other tyre manufacturers* 195/75 R 16 C front: 4,75 rear: 4,75 IVECO...
Frame extension Tow-bar Model vehicle Model Towing bracket Spherical head FIAT Ducato X250 (front wheel drive) DL 500 GESC Van Exclusive Ducato 35 100 Multijet Spezial 205817 lowered SAWIKO 30PEI20011-P Typ 04 (3009000400) DL 550 GESC Van Exclusive Ducato 35...
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Technical Data 13-4 Techn. perm. Belt Permissible Permissible Unbraked Braked Maximum Length of Front Rear Front Rear gross Total Height Width Wheel system Seats front rear trailer trailer towing super- tread tread pro- pro- veh. length base axle load axle load load load weight...
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D 750 H RL Toskana Exclusive FIAT Ducato 40 Heavy e13*2007/46*0200 Stufe 3 5000 6000 2100 1500 1500 All weights in [kg] The ID number of the base vehicle (FIAT / FORD / IVECO) is engraved on the Hobby name plate.
HOBBY start-up package 54.5 Gel batteries, two 55.0 HOBBY all-inclusive package 68.0 GOLDSCHMITT additional pneumatic suspension 12.0 HOBBY all-inclusive package II 60.0 HOBBY multimedia package 23.0 Additional belt rack for FIAT 20.0 HOBBY surround sound system Additional belt rack for IVECO 39.0...
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13-10 Technical Data Object Weight (kg) SAT antenna 65 cm 16.0 SAT antenna 85 cm 18.0 SAT receiver Special metallic silver paintwork Telescopic arm for flat screen TV Telescopic arm for flat screen TV, 3-way universal hinged bracket 2.0 Telescopic ladder Tow coupling, removable 32.0 Tow coupling, rigid...
Ix-1 Index Index protecting devices 07-9 Electrical devices, installation FrostControl 10-3 when engine is running 07-10 safety tips 07-1 Fuel filler flap 05-1 Chassis 03-1 Electrical system Fume hood 10-22 Checking the gas system 09-1 fuse protection 07-12 Furniture doors 06-2 Children's bed 06-15 Emergency equipment 02-9 Furniture surfaces...
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Index Ix-2 to empty 10-6 water supply 08-8 Seats fitted carpets 11-4 to fill 10-6 Oven 10-20 in the superstructure 06-29 furniture surfaces 11-4 to operate in summer 10-4 Overflow valve fresh water tank 08-2 Seats roof bonnets, windows and doors to operate in winter 10-4 overview 06-33 11-3...
"personal luggage" from the "technically permissible overall mass". Simply enter the date for your personal mobile home in the table on the next page. If you have any questions or if anything is unclear, your HOBBY dealer will be pleased to assist you.
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Appendix A-2 Model: Technically permissible overall mass: Mass when the vehicle is ready to start (incl. gas, water, electricity, driver and fuel): Conventional load (no. of seats [excl. driver] x 75 kg: Additional equipment: 10.) 11.) 12.) 13.) 14.) 15.) Personal luggage = (10 x N) + (10 x L): N - Total number of seats (incl.
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