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elddis Buccaneer 2014 Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 Buccaneer Touring Caravan OWNERS HANDBOOK Issue 5...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ..1-1 12v Systems: .......... 6-1 Model Year ..........1-1 Generator/Charger ........6-1 Buccaneer Technical Approvals ....1-1 Electricity Mains Supply ......6-1 Connecting To Mains Supply On GENERAL SAFETY ....... 2-1 Arrival at Site ........... 6-1 Please read before using your Disconnecting Mains Supply new caravan.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Smoke Alarm .......... 8-11 Protect - Autowatch Alarm System ..8-28 Operation ..........8-11 BPW Intelligent Drive Control (iDc) Nuisance Alarms ........8-12 System ..........8-29 Maintenance ......... 8-12 SECURITY ..........9-1 Cleaning your alarm ......8-12 Caravan Theft ......... 9-1 Carbon Monoxide Alarm .......
  • Page 4 CONTENTS CARAVAN WARRANTY COVER ..12-1 non warranty repairs ......12-3 Remedial Work ........12-3 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION - MAIN COMPONENTS ......13-1 BPW Chassis ........13-1 Braking System ........13-1 Solid Construction Body Shell ....13-1 Windows ..........13-1 Insulation ..........13-1 Front Panel and Gas Bottle Locker Door13-1 Awning Channel ........
  • Page 5 CONTENTS CONTENTS-4...

  • Page 6: Welcome And Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Therefore Buccaneer will accept no liability or WELCOME AND uphold the warranty if the caravan is altered INTRODUCTION or modified in such a way that would Congratulations on choosing a Buccaneer adversely affect the reliability. Touring Caravan. Please note: It is a condition of your This Owner’s Handbook has been prepared warranty that the caravan must have an for your guidance to help you derive the...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION fully comply with all relevant regulations and standards. Buccaneer has also obtained ISO9001:2008 accreditation and this is audited by SGS UK Limited...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY (ix) It is recommended that you provide a GENERAL SAFETY dry powder fire extinguisher complying Please read before using your new with ISO 7165 of at least 1KG capacity caravan. by the exit door and a fire blanket next to the cooker.

  • Page 9: Ventilation

    GENERAL SAFETY VENTILATION FIRE SAFETY All caravans manufactured by Buccaneer are Fire Extinguishers ventilated at both high and low level in It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb) minimum accordance with BSEN 721 Safety capacity dry powder fire extinguisher be Ventilation.

  • Page 10: Your Caravan Payload Explained

    GENERAL SAFETY YOUR CARAVAN PAYLOAD Optional equipment payload (OEP) EXPLAINED This is an amount of weight provided by us for factory fitted options. Definitions Please note: Any options fitted by the Plated maximum technical retailer will reduce the overall payload permissible laden mass (PMTPLM) available to the customer.
  • Page 11 GENERAL SAFETY...

  • Page 12: Preparing For The Road

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD LOADING PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Always lower and secure the jockey wheel Before venturing out on to the road with your and the four corner steadies (with the brace touring caravan, it is important that you provided) before entering the caravan.

  • Page 13: Pre-Tow Checklist & Hitch-Up

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD (ii) The leisure battery is stored and indicated when the security lugs become secured in the battery locker box, set parallel on the side of the housing. (Fig 3.1) into the tray provided and secured. (iii) Any external connections (battery chargers, connecting cables etc), should be disconnected and stowed.

  • Page 14: Uncoupling

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Disengaging the stabiliser apply the caravan’s brakes if it becomes separated from its towing vehicle. The cable Lift up the operating handle with care to assembly is designed to part, allowing the release the sprung loaded stabiliser function. caravan to come to a halt away from the Uncoupling towing vehicle.
  • Page 15 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD (ii) Attach the clip directly to the attachment When The Breakaway Cable Is point (Fig 3-5, Step 2). Attached Check To Ensure That the cable cannot snag in use on the STEP 2 caravan hitch, jockey wheel or any accessories e.g.

  • Page 16: Handbrake

    PREPARING FOR THE ROAD HANDBRAKE Your caravan is fitted with BPW running gear and handbrake. It is essential that prior to towing you ensure that your handbrake is in the fully off position. This can be confirmed by ensuring that the handbrake arm is resting on the blue stop fitted to the side of the A frame as shown in Fig 3-7 below.
  • Page 17 PREPARING FOR THE ROAD...

  • Page 18: Towing And Driving

    TOWING AND DRIVING SPEED LIMITS TOWING AND DRIVING • Always adhere to the speed limits in REVERSING force. It is advisable to have a second person • When national speed limits apply, when assisting when reversing the caravan. towing on a single carriageway, the Start practising by choosing a left-hand bend speed limit is reduced to 50mph.
  • Page 19 TOWING AND DRIVING...

  • Page 20: Arriving On Site

    ARRIVING ON SITE Whichever method you use, and once level: ARRIVING ON SITE Apply the caravan handbrake and chock CHECK SITE REGULATIONS the caravan wheel if necessary. On arrival at a site, you should always check (ii) Lower the jockey wheel to ground level the site regulations.

  • Page 21: Parking On A Reverse-Sloping Site Or Steep Hill

    ARRIVING ON SITE PARKING ON A REVERSE-SLOPING SITE OR STEEP HILL For successful parking on a reverse slope or steep hill, the operator need only apply the handbrake with one hand while gently but purposely inching the caravan a small distance backwards with the other.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED The mains supply is suitable for your GETTING STARTED installation and appliances, i.e. whether You have arrived at your destination and now it is AC or DC and whether it is at the want to start to enjoy your new Buccaneer correct voltage and frequency.

  • Page 23: Disconnecting Mains Supply When Leaving Site

    GETTING STARTED WIRING OF CONNECTING CABLE AND CARAVAN MAINS INLET WARNING: It is essential that connections are made exactly as shown. If terminal markings are not in accordance with the above diagram they must be ignored. (vii) Place any surplus cable under the caravan and store the cable in an caravan.

  • Page 24: Gas Safety Advice

    GETTING STARTED GAS SAFETY ADVICE any open flame. You are advised not to use any additional gas appliances outside your In the event of a suspected gas leak the gas caravan. must be turned off using the isolation valve on the gas bottle. A competent gas fitter Please ensure that you have read the should then check the system before it is operating instructions for each gas appliance...

  • Page 25: Changing A Gas Cylinder

    GETTING STARTED arrow should be pointing towards the Gas Regulator appliance for the appliance to operate. There will be a small label next to the bank of taps under the cooker, which is also reproduced below: Changing a Gas Cylinder Before commencing to change a gas cylinder ensure that the valve on the cylinder is turned fully off.

  • Page 26: Water System

    GETTING STARTED WATER SYSTEM Your new Buccaneer Caravan is fitted with an on board dual water pump system. When the system is first used or if air is sucked into the system when emptying your water container: 1. Insert plug into wall socket and close lid to lock plug in place. 2.

  • Page 27: How To Use Your Aquasource

    GETTING STARTED How to Use Your Aquasource Draining Down Your Water System CAUTION: Do not under any circumstances It is essential that you drain down your connect your caravan to the mains water caravan water system when it is not in supply without the pressure reducer fitted.

  • Page 28: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 230v POWER SUPPLY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mains Unit 12v POWER SUPPLY The Mains Unit replaces the conventional Battery Installation fuse box. Similar, but larger ones are often Your caravan will be fitted with a BCA Leisure fitted in new houses. The unit, normally charging and power distribution unit.

  • Page 29: Automatic Charging System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM it may trip the site circuit breaker. Please check the available mains output with your site operator. The following items need to be added together if used simultaneously. 230V mains equipment typical consumption figures: • Refrigerator ....... 0.50 amps •...
  • Page 30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINS UNIT MAINS UNIT MAINS UNIT MAINS UNIT MAINS UNIT...

  • Page 32: How To Use Your Caravan'sequipment

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Congratulations on your purchase of a new Buccaneer caravan. Within this section of your caravan’s handbook we will give you brief details on how to operate all of the caravan’s equipment from the gas cooking equipment to the window blinds.
  • Page 33 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Control panel for caravans with an onboard water tank (Option) (i) To operate the 12V systems for your caravan depress the master switch adjacent to the pump control switches. (ii) To operate the pump for your water system depress the left hand rocker switch for operation from an external water source.

  • Page 34: Cooking Equipment

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT COOKING EQUIPMENT Gas Hob WARNINGS (i) Turn the individual control knob for the burner you wish to light. (i) All pans should be mounted centrally (ii) The depressing of the control knob over the burners, even when cooling, overrides the flame failure device fitted to to protect adjacent walls.

  • Page 35: Gas Grill

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Gas Grill Gas Oven (i) Turn the grill control knob to the high (i) Turn the gas oven control knob to flame position and with the knob maximum then depress the knob then depressed light the burner using a gas light the burner using a gas safety safety lighter.

  • Page 36: Refrigerator (Rm8551)

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Refrigerator (RM8551) Maintenance • In compliance with the applicable Operation regulations, please note that the gas unit The refrigerator is equipped to operate on and the connected ventilation ducts must three power modes: be checked by authorised technical •...
  • Page 37 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Manual energy selection/automatic RM8551 models ignition on MES: MES appliances (manual energy selection) Electrical operation Fig 1 1 = Power ON/OFF switch Fig 2 2 = Energy selector button 230V ~ 3 = Energy selector button To start the refrigerator, press button (1) for 2 4 = Energy selector button 12V =...
  • Page 38 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Setting of cooling compartment Fastening and releasing the door temperature lock when parking the vehicle If the vehicle is parked for a longer period of time, the locking hook may be clamped by means of a lockbar. The door may now be opened by just pulling it without need of pressing the locking button.

  • Page 39: The Control Panel In Standby Mode

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING ALDE HEATING G. MENU button Alde 3010 Control Panel Button for setting menu. H. On/Off button Shut down / turn on the boiler. From standby mode to setting menu When on standby, the indoor temperature is 3010 displayed and the outdoor temperature is...

  • Page 40: Set The Required Temperature

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Set the required temperature 1. Increase the quantity of warm water by pressing the + button. When activated The temperature can be set from +5ºC to the plus symbol changes colour to green. +30ºC in steps of 0.5ºC. Warm water is always available (50ºC) when the boiler is on 2.

  • Page 41: Heating With Gas

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Heating with gas Do as follows to activate heating with gas. If both electricity and gas are selected, electricity is given priority. +22°C 2 kW Unlocking the tool menu It is possible to go from the setting menu to the tool menu.

  • Page 42: Microwave

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MICROWAVE BATTERY CHARGER Notes: The battery charger for the caravan battery will automatically switch on when the 1 - Your microwave is connected to your caravan is connected to a mains supply. The 230V electricity supply via a non customer battery charger will also provide a 12V useable plug.

  • Page 43: Nuisance Alarms

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT electronic circuitry, horn and battery are WARNING: Use only the batteries working. If no alarm sounds, the unit has specified. Use of different batteries may defective batteries or other failure. DO NOT have a detrimental effect on the smoke use an open flame to test your alarm, you alarm.

  • Page 44: Carbon Monoxide Alarm

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM Switching on your CO alarm Note: Your CO alarm must be installed by a competent person using the following guidance: • Remove the batteries from the pack and insert them into the battery compartment. Make sure that you fit the batteries correctly to the polarity markings (+ or -) shown within the battery compartment.

  • Page 45: Carbon Monoxide Alarm Procedure

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT End-of-life - This alarm will chirp every 30 Maintenance of your alarm seconds with a red LED flash after at least 10 To keep your alarm in good working order: years operation to let you know it has •...

  • Page 46: Dometic Ct3050 Toilet

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT DOMETIC CT3050 TOILET Description of parts 1. Removable cover and seat. Introduction 2. Toilet bowl. These instructions provide you with the necessary guidance for the proper use of the 3. Emptying blade for the toilet bowl. toilet.

  • Page 47: Cleaning

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Cleaning Before using the toilet for the first time, we recommend cleaning the toilet on the inside and outside. Use a soft cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Then rinse the surfaces with clear water. Maintenance Regularly clean all seals on the toilet and cassette tank.

  • Page 48: Filling Fresh Water Tank

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 6. Put the cassette back in and push it in until it stops. Note: Ensure that the tank can be smoothly inserted. Do not use force! 7. The cassette tank locks shut automatically when inserted. But check that the cassette tank is firmly attached.

  • Page 49: Using The Toilet

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Using the toilet Emptying the cassette tank Empty the cassette tank when the level indicator LED lights up. The cassette tank has a capacity of 19L. When LED 4 lights up, the tank is approximately 80% full.

  • Page 50: Exchanging The Fuse On The Control Panel

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Exchanging the fuse on the control panel Fig 12 Caution: Avoid turning the spout by more than 90 deg. as it may otherwise come loose (fig 12). Fig 14 Lift the control panel with a suitable tool and pull it out of the tank case or the wall (fig 14).

  • Page 51: Rooflights

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT ROOFLIGHTS The Omivent (12v) Rooflight Your caravan is fitted with at least one type of the following roof lights: The Heki 4 Rooflight Your new Buccaneer caravan will be fitted with the Heki 4 rooflight in the main lounge. This rooflight can only be opened by using the remote control supplied with the rooflight.

  • Page 52: Midi Heki Rooflight

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Midi Heki Rooflight Fig 1 (i) To open, push the large central button (Fig 2). Fig 2 (ii) Whilst depressed, slide the bar to the desired position and locate into the stops provided (Fig 3). Fig 3 8-21...

  • Page 53: Windows

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT WINDOWS Your caravan will be fitted with either Polyplastic; Seitz framed windows, or a mixture of both. Seitz Window Opening Polyplastic Window Opening (i) In order to open the Seitz window you (i) In order to open the Polyplastic window it must depress the button on the catch is only necessary to move the catch before moving the catch.

  • Page 54: Blinds & Flyscreens

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BLINDS & FLYSCREENS Bathroom and shower tap operation The bathroom and shower taps are operated Blinds by lifting the lever and turning the lever right (i) Pull blind down by its centre catch. Do for cold and left for hot water.

  • Page 55: Gas Locker Door

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT GAS LOCKER DOOR INTERNAL DOORS All caravan models are fitted with a gas strut Toilet/Shower Room Doors supported door which will remain in the open Toilet/shower room doors are fitted with a position without the need for a holding lever lock, which is operated by pushing the bracket.

  • Page 56: Magnetic Catches

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT MAGNETIC CATCHES SLIDING DOORS Magnetic catches The room divider should be held in place work on contact with during transit by the use of the strap with the the metal plate on stud fastening. When stationary, the room the rear of the door.

  • Page 57: Bed Make-Up

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT BED MAKE-UP FRONT WRAP ROUND SEATING (Option) Parallel Lounge If you have purchased the wrap round seating option for your new caravan please note that the centre seat can be extended by the use of the locking mechanism which can be found under this seat.

  • Page 58: Removable Drawer Locker

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT REMOVABLE DRAWER LOCKER AVTEX AERIAL To remove from the caravan, first locate the A omnidirectional high gain TV aerial is two retaining straps at the bottom rear of the provided and can receive Digital TV signal, unit, the straps are released by pulling away AM and FM radio signals and can run up to 3 and down this releases the thumb catches.

  • Page 59: Protect - Autowatch Alarm System

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT (ii) The siren will sound for thirty seconds, PROTECT - AUTOWATCH ALARM unless reset by pressing any of the SYSTEM transmitter buttons. The Protect system is fitted as standard on the Odyssey, Omega, Rallye, Crusader and Emergency Disarm Buccaneer range.

  • Page 60: Bpw Intelligent Drive Control (Idc) System

    HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT Arming the System in Test Or Buzz Mode In the buzz mode the siren will sound a short tone when a sensor is triggered instead of sounding for 30 seconds. It is advisable to test all the sensors BPW INTELLIGENT DRIVE CONTROL (IDC) SYSTEM...
  • Page 61 HOW TO USE YOUR CARAVAN’S EQUIPMENT 8-30...

  • Page 62: Security

    Open the TRACKER registration portal aid the identification, speedy recovery of your www.tracker.co.uk/elddis property and assist in the prosecution of the thief. Enter TRACKER VLU and Caravan VIN Numbers are matched and confirmed with...

  • Page 63: Diamond Standard Wheel Lock

    SECURITY DIAMOND STANDARD WHEEL LOCK Hints for using the Diamond Standard Wheel Lock How to fit your Diamond Standard To keep the hole of the receiver clean, please Wheel Lock use the supplied plug when the Diamond 1. The Diamond Standard Wheel Lock is Standard Wheel Lock is not mounted.

  • Page 64: Tracker

    SECURITY TRACKER • Select ‘Add Another Serial Number’ if you have multiple units to activate. Your caravan has been fitted with a Sure-Track tracking device which you must • Note: You will need the ST No. and activate in order for monitoring to commence. Password whenever you contact the An un-activated unit cannot be recovered if Bureau.
  • Page 65 SECURITY Sure-Track units. You can call the Bureau log-in and security details. You will then at any time to request information on be able to view unit historical positions. your units or get an up-to-date position. Please note the accuracy of positioning is Daily checks are carried out during office only as good as the strength of the Mobile hours to monitor the configuration...

  • Page 66: Cris - The Caravan Registration And Identification Scheme - Vin

    SECURITY If you are outside the UK. contact the Sure- WINDOW ETCHING & CHASSIS Track Bureau on international code: MARKING ++44 (0)8456 800 204 and you will then be advised how to proceed. Other Numbers: Admin office: +44 (0) 1926 863 630 Fax Number: +44 (0) 1926 855 333 e-mail: bureau@sure-track.co.uk CRIS - THE CARAVAN...
  • Page 67 SECURITY ADDITIONAL SECURITY Consider fitting any device which might deter or prevent intrusion by thieves. For example: A wheel lock will prevent towing of the caravan and removal of the wheel. FREE CRIME PREVENTION advice about securing your caravan, protecting your valuables, property marking, either at home or whilst on site, can be obtained from the Crime Prevention Officer through your local...

  • Page 68: Care Of Your Caravan

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEITZ CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN WINDOWS This section of the guide is devoted to the Use soap suds and plenty of water or Seitz care, cleaning and general preservation of special cleaning agents to wash the acrylic your caravan in order to retain its showroom window.

  • Page 69: Cooking Equipment

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN COOKING EQUIPMENT WATER CONTAINERS Caustic pastes, abrasive cleaning powders, All water remaining in any water coarse wire wool and hard implements will container should be disposed of so that damage the surface. the container is empty. (ii) The outside of external water containers CARPETS, UPHOLSTERY AND should be thoroughly cleansed and...

  • Page 70: Water Systems - Sterilisation

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN WATER SYSTEMS - STERILISATION THETFORD TOILET Clean the water system at the start and end WARNINGS of the season with sterilising fluid. When • Cold Weather Use - to prevent freezing cleaning it is advisable to use a sterilising during cold weather use, add fluid e.g.

  • Page 71: Chassis Mounted Spare Wheel Carrier

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN CHASSIS MOUNTED SPARE WHEEL Tyre Wear and Damage CARRIER The legal requirements for tread depth on To gain access to your spare wheel lift the motor vehicle tyres apply also to caravans. spare wheel carrier up and lift up the locking Similarly, it is not permitted to mix cross-ply mechanism.
  • Page 72 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN The corner steadies must not be used to Please note: Always Use the Correct Bolts to jack up the caravan. They can be lowered to Secure the Wheel - Check with the dealer if touch the ground only as a safety measure to unsure.

  • Page 73: Jacking

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN JACKING Under no circumstances should the corner steadies be used to jack up the caravan. When it is necessary to jack up, use a bottle, screw, trolley or scissor type jack, one with an axle shaped head is recommended. Place the jack plate under the axle tube as near as possible to the main longitudinal member.

  • Page 74: Maintenance Of Your Bpw Chassis

    CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN MAINTENANCE OF YOUR BPW CHASSIS CATEGORY OF EXPOSURE & DURATION OF PROTECTION The BPW chassis is protected by a hot dip galvanising process in accordance to DIN EN ISO 1461. The duration of protection is according to a salt spray test to DIN 50021 standard. WARNING: Holes must not be made without approval of the chassis manufacturer.
  • Page 75 CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN 10-8...

  • Page 76: Storage

    STORAGE CARAVAN COVERS STORAGE Caravan covers may be used to protect your LONG TERM & WINTER STORAGE new Buccaneer caravan provided that the If the caravan is to be stored for any length of cover used is of a breathable type. time, especially over the winter period, the Unscrew the TV antenna and ensure the following operations are recommended:...
  • Page 77 STORAGE 11-2...

  • Page 78: Caravan Warranty Cover

    WARRANTY Ten year body integrity warranty CARAVAN WARRANTY Buccaneer products are covered against COVER water ingress damage for 10 years from the Introduction original date of purchase of a new product. (6 At Buccaneer we are confident that our new years for subsequent owners from the 1st caravans are engineered using the latest owners original date of purchase).
  • Page 79 WARRANTY • Service intervals: • No liability will be accepted for damage caused by fair wear and tear, rodent a) In years 1, 2, and 4 through to 9 the damage, willful damage, negligence or service must be completed no more abnormal working conditions.

  • Page 80: Non Warranty Repairs

    WARRANTY Transfer of ownership NON WARRANTY REPAIRS If you purchase this vehicle as a used vehicle Should you require any replacement parts for it may be possible to transfer the unexpired your caravan it is necessary that you contact term of the warranty cover (up to a maximum the Retailer from whom you purchased the of six years commencing at the original date caravan or any Buccaneer approved Retailer...
  • Page 81 WARRANTY 12-4...

  • Page 82: Caravan Construction - Main Components

    CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION WINDOWS CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION - Windows are all of a double glazed acrylic MAIN COMPONENTS construction and the door frames are The following is a brief description of the extruded aluminium. main components used in your caravan. More comprehensive descriptions can be INSULATION found in the equipment manufacturers Buccaneer caravans are built in accordance...
  • Page 83 CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION 13-2...

  • Page 84: Equipment List

    EQUIPMENT LIST EQUIPMENT LIST BUCCANEER REFRIGERATOR DOMETIC RMS8551 IN SINGLE AXLE / DOMETIC RMSL8501 IN TWIN AXLE CENTRAL HEATING ALDE COMPLETE SYSTEM SINK AND DRAINER THETFORD SPINFLO ARGENT OVEN THETFORD SPINFLO MIDI PRIMA 500 MICROWAVE DAEWOO KOR 6L6BDBK THETFORD SPINFLO ARGENT DUAL FUEL 3 BURNER WITH 1 ELECTRIC HOT PLATE TAPS KITCHEN WHALE SINGLE LEVER GOOSE NECK DOMESTIC MIXER...
  • Page 85 EQUIPMENT LIST 14-2...

  • Page 86: Electrical Drawings

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 13 PIN PLUG WIRING DIAGRAM 15-1...

  • Page 87: Wiring Diagram - Buccaneer

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS WIRING DIAGRAM - BUCCANEER 15-2...

  • Page 88: Road Lights - Buccaneer

    ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS ROAD LIGHTS - BUCCANEER 15-3...
  • Page 89 ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS 15-4...

  • Page 90: General Questions

    GENERAL QUESTIONS GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: Where Can I Obtain Your Latest Brochure? A: Our latest brochures are available from Approved Retailers or can be viewed and printed from the download section on our website www.buccaneer.co.uk. A request form can also be completed should you wish to receive a printed copy of our latest brochures.
  • Page 91 GENERAL QUESTIONS Q: Where Can I Get Spare Parts For My Caravan? A: Retailers will be able to source most parts you require. For details of your nearest Buccaneer Retailer please refer to our Find A Retailer section on our website, or call 0871 964 2113 for assistance.

  • Page 92: Glossary

    GLOSSARY from the car, the cable will pull the caravan GLOSSARY handbrake on before snapping. 13 pin plug Bunk Bed The plug used to connect the caravans This is a sleeping place, usually higher up electrical system to your towing vehicle to than a conventional bed.
  • Page 93 GLOSSARY Coupling Head - See hitch. Gas Cylinder This is a portable, pressurised container for CRiS the storage of LPG. This is the Caravan Registration and Identification Scheme. It is a voluntary Gas Cylinder Locker scheme which registers caravans in a similar Is the compartment on the caravan for the manner to how motor vehicles are registered.
  • Page 94 GLOSSARY Ingress Maximum Hitch Height Usually meaning water ingress, a possible The maximum height at which the hitch problem where water seeps in at the joins, should be connected to a towing vehicle usually as a result of worn sealant. Maximum Permissible Towing Jack Weight...
  • Page 95 GLOSSARY Payload Slats The amount you can put into a caravan. Sometimes used for beds and can improve Specifically the difference between the ventilation to mattress cushions. Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass Space Heater (MTPLM) and the Mass In Running Order This is a type of heating equipment for the (MIRO).
  • Page 96 GLOSSARY U-Shaped Settee Usually a reference to seating that literally is ‘U’ shaped. Vehicle Kerb weight The weight of the tow car often indicated in the manufacturers specifications.. VIN - Vehicle Identification Number This is a unique serial identification number for a vehicle.
  • Page 97 GLOSSARY 17-6...

  • Page 98: Service Documents

    SERVICE DOCUMENTS SERVICE DOCUMENTS TOURING CARAVANS - ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD In order to take full use of your warranty offered by Buccaneer it is essential that your caravan is serviced within the time scale laid down in the warranty terms and conditions. See Index - Warranty Terms &...
  • Page 99 SERVICE DOCUMENTS SECTION (E) GAS INSTALLATION SECTION (F) FINAL 1. Hotplate Road test 2. Refrigerator 3. Heater 4. Leak tested 5. Water heated 6. Fully operational CARE WARRANTY It is a condition of this warranty that a service and safety check is carried out by your caravan retailer at least once a year (12 months from the date of purchase) in accordance with the NCC recommendations.
  • Page 100 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 5th SERVICE 6th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...
  • Page 101 SERVICE DOCUMENTS 13th SERVICE 14th SERVICE DATE: DATE: RETAILERS STAMP: RETAILERS STAMP: I/We certify that an annual service has I/We certify that an annual service has been carried out in accordance with the been carried out in accordance with the manufacturers’...

  • Page 102: Notification Of Change Of Ownership

    Buccaneer Customer Care Delves lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE www.elddis.co.uk This form is also available for you to print from our web site. ✂ ............................... NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP Previous owner details (if known): Name: ............................
  • Page 103 CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP 19-2...

  • Page 104: Notification Of Change To Name And Address

    Should your details change please complete the online form on our website, in our ‘Customers’ section. Alternatively, please complete the attached form and post to us: Buccaneer Customer Care Delves Lane Consett County Durham DH8 7PE www.elddis.co.uk ✂ ............................... NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE TO NAME AND ADDRESS Previous details: Name: ............................Address: ............................
  • Page 105 CHANGE OF ADDRESS 20-2...

  • Page 106: Index

    INDEX INDEX Furniture ....... 10-1 Interior Walls ......10-1 Aerial Jacking ......... 10-6 Avtex ........8-27 Lubrication ......10-6 Alarm Seitz Windows ...... 10-1 Autowatch Alarm System ..8-28 Shower Trays, Shower Room Automatic Charging System..7-2 and Wash Basin Fittings ... 10-2 Thetford Toilet .......
  • Page 107 INDEX Radio/CD with MP3 ....8-27 Connection ......6-3 Ramp .......... 5-1 Hoses ........6-4 RCD ........... 7-1 Regulator ........ 6-4 Refrigerator (RM8551) ....8-5 Gas Safety Advice ...... 6-3 Reversing ........4-1 Generators / Charger ....7-1 Road Lights Glossary ........
  • Page 108 INDEX Ventilation ........2-2 Water System ......6-5 Connection ......6-6 Draining ........6-6 Wheel Changing ....... 10-4 Windows ........8-22 Wiring Diagrams Buccaneer ......15-2 21-3...
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  • Page 110 The Explorer Group Limited Delves Lane, Consett, Co. Durham DH8 7PE Telephone: 01207 699000 • Facsimile: 01207 699001 • www.explorer-group.co.uk All the illustrations and descriptive matter in this guide are intended to give a general idea of the caravan. Changing market and supply situations may prevent the manufacturer from maintaining the exact specifications and details in this handbook and we therefore reserve the right to alter specifications and materials as conditions demand.

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