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OP15 2022 USER MANUAL A DETAILED GUIDE OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR OPUS CAMPER APPLICABLE TO ALL MODELS IN PRODUCTION AFTER APRIL 2022 TOUGH LUX UGH LUXURY OPus off-road...
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OPUS Camper USA and we would be happy to provide you with one. Here at OPUS we demand a high standard of build in our trailers; to ensure the highest quality our team follow a strict build and inspection process before delivery.
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Storing in Transit or Storage Propane (LP) / CO Detector About your Hitch DO35 Cruisemaster PG 20 - 21: PACKING UP YOUR OPUS PG 5: QUICK SET-UP PG 22 - 24: ABOUT YOUR KITCHEN Six Quick Set-up Steps Kitchen Sink...
VIN # Every OPUS® has a Vehicle Identfcaton Number (VIN). The VIN Plate can be found on the exterior of your OPUS® to the right of the door. We recommend making a note of your VIN in the template as shown. This will be required by insurance companies.
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DIMENSIONS DIMENSIONS Dimensions 257” (L) x 106” (H) x 83” (W) (Travel Mode) Dimensions 280” (L) x 120” (H) x 154 (W) with kitchen fully extended) (SetUp Mode) Ground Clearance 14’’ Bed Mattress Size (Main Bed) 72’’ (L) x 70’’ (W) x 8.5’’ (H) Bed Mattress Size (Bunks) Bottom: 80’’...
HITCHING-UP HITCHING-UP A B O U T YO U R H I T C H D O 3 5 C R U I S E M A S T E R For coupling the DO35 to your vehicle, we recommend the following: •...
OP1 5 QUI CK SET-U P TIP S We strongly recommend that you review the OPUS OP15 User Manual thoroughly before setting up your OP15 for the first time. This quick set-up guide is intended as a supplementary refence guide with a summary overview of the steps involved in setting up your...
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I N S TA L L I N G YO U R S A F E T Y C H A I N S The OPUS® is fitted with 2 safety chains on the tongue. One end of the chain is fitted to the OPUS® chassis and the other end has an attachment clip which should be attached securely to your tow vehicle bumper or receiver.
• If this number were to drop beneath 12.0v with no load (i.e. no accessories running on the OPUS®) then it is highly likely all the appliances inside your camper would stop working as the batteries are not able to put out enough voltage to keep these appliances running.
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SET-UP S T E P 1 Once you have positioned your OPUS® in the desired location, engage the e-brake. Try to choose a site that is as level as possible and where the ground is not too soft. S T E P 2 You can now un-hitch f rom your tow vehicle if you choose.
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Setting up your OP15 Setting up your OP15 S T E P 9 Using one hand or a helper to hold the roof panel up, pull and rotate the spring bolt that secures the side panel until it is in the vertical position. This will allow the side panels to swing outwards.
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S T E P 1 4 Open the two push-button latches and fold down the kitchen door. Unhook the two locking spring-bolts and slide your kitchen out. Quick-con- nect your water and gas at the kitchen connection points and the quick connects on the side of the OP15. Please see the sections on Gas System, Water system and the Kitchen for more information on setting up the kitchen.
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Electrical Electrical 1 2 0 VO LT S H O R E P OW E R B R E A K E R / PA N E L 3 - P I N S O C K E T S The OP15 comes fitted with a 120-volt power system.
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I N V E R T E R 1 2 v t o 1 2 0 v c h a n g e ov e r S W I T C H L O C AT I O N T U R N I N G O N I N V E R T E R Your OP15 has a 12v to 120v changeover switch and inverter installed To turn on your inverter, make sure the power button on the side of the located in a compartment under the master bed, accessed by lifting the...
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1 2 VO LT b at t e r y p ow e r M O N I T O R I N G YO U R B AT T E R I E S C A M P I N G O F F - G R I D no 120v shore power If you are camping off-site without 120volt power then the length of time The OP15 has three 100ah deep cycle marine batteries installed as well...
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B AT T E R Y T I P S c o n t i n u e d C O/ L P A L A R M The CO/LP alarm is wired directly to the batteries. This means that turning the power to the OP15 off on the control panel will NOT shut power off to the CO Alarm.
6 months thereafter or if you suspect there’s an issue with the quality of your water. Do NOT use bleach to sanitize the tanks as they are stainless steel and it will cause corrosion. Please see the OPUS Care & Maintenance sec- tion of this manual for more information on sanitizing your water system.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - AIR TENT ISSUES TROUBLESHOOTING - AIR TENT ISSUES WAT E R S Y S T E M c o n t i n u e d P O TA B L E wat e r s y s t e m c o n t M O N I T O R YO U R WAT E R G A U G E S You can use the water gauges on the main control panel to check the water levels in each tank.
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B L A C K wat e r s y s t e m B L A C K WAT E R TA N K The OP15 black water tank is located towards the front of the trailer on the lower edge of the driver’s side.
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STEP 5. Ensure that the gas bottle valve is closed prior to packing up the OP15 for transit or storage, the quick connect valve on the side of the OP15 has been closed and that the gas hose has been disconnected from the side of the OPUS and carefully stowed inside the kitchen. Please make sure that the gas hose is fully inserted into the kitchen before sliding the kitchen into the storage compartment.
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Danger! Always ensure that the gas cylinder retaining straps are fitted whenever a gas cylinder is installed in the front locker compartment, even when the opus® is stationary. Important! Please consult the opus team before completing any repair work on the gas system: the propane system installed includes a 2-stage regulator. The regulator must always be installed with the vent facing downwards.
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S T E P 9 Turn off your propane at the tank. Disconnect your water and gas quick connects. Make sure the valves on the side of the OPUS are turned and retracted to the off position. Replace the dust covers as required. Stow the water hoses and retract the gas hose fully into the kitchen aperture.
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packing down your op15 packing down your op15 S T E P 1 4 Fold the roof panel down and secure the push-button securing locks. S T E P 1 5 Fold the spare tire bracket up and secure the red-handled latches. Screw in the securing bolts. S T E P 1 6 Latch down the four roof securing latches.
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OP15 KITCHEN OP15 KITCHEN K I T C H E N F E AT U R E S PROPANE QUICK CONNECT PROPANE QUICK CONNECT SINK DRAIN HOSE SINK DRAIN HOSE SINK DRAIN HOSE SINK DRAIN HOSE PROPANE QUICK CONNECT PROPANE QUICK CONNECT KITCHEN SINK KITCHEN SINK FOLD-DOWN PREP DECK...
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K I T C H E N f e at u r e s c o n t . • SUPPORT LEGS: Folded underneath the slide out kitchen is a swing-down support leg. Push the button catch to release the leg. You can adjust the height of the leg as appropriate by loosening the wing nut pins to release the telescoping leg and then tightening them to hold it in place.
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We recommend reading the manufacturer’s user manual that comes with your fridge in full to understand how this appliance works and to assist in troubleshooting should this be required. We have also compiled a few quick tips that are OPUS-specific: •...
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HEATER HEATER T R U M A C O M B I H O T WAT E R & H E AT S Y S T E M T R U M A C O M B I E C O H O T WAT E R & H E AT I N G S Y S T E M The OP15 comes with the Truma combi eco hot water &...
SETTING UP YOUR AWNING SETTING UP YOUR AWNING AW N I N G girard retractable awning G I R A R D 8 ’ M A N U A L LY R E T R A C TA B L E S U N AW N I N G The OP15 Sun awning is a manually deployed 8’...
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BATHROOM BATHROOM T O I L E T T WO - S T E P F L U S H T O I L E T A B O U T YO U R T O I L E T The OP15 toilet is a two-step flush toilet, connected to the potable water tank.
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Please note that the TV channels do not come pre-set so you may need to set the TV up to scan for local channels. This may apply for each journey you take in the OPUS, depending on channel coverage. E XT E R I O R M O U N T There is also an exterior mounting point for the TV located between the Kitchen and the prep-deck.
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WINDOWS WINDOWS W I N D OW S C R E E N S O P E N A B L E S C R E E N S A B O U T YO U R W I N D OW S There are six windows solid-pane openable windows in the OP15 as well as zip-vent windows in the tent material of the roof.
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To release, gently pull them apart. Please ensure that the skylight is closed when rain is expected. Do not leave your OP15 unattended with the skylight open. Do not store your OPUS with the skylight open. PAGE: 30...
200 miles then every 3000 miles after that. We highly recommend that all brake adjustments, maintenance and ser-vicing is carried out by a qualified technician at your OPUS dealership. CAUTION! You may need to adjust your brakes more frequently dependent on variations in cargo weights.
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TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont. TRAILER MAINTENANCE cont. G R E A S I N G & S E R V I C I N G • Greasing and Servicing • The electrical and propane systems will need to be checked over by an RV service technician. The lug nut torque requirements are 100ft lbs.
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W I N T E R I Z I N G YO U R B AT T E R Y Winterizing your batteries/ long periods of storage: We have spec’d the Opus so you have the ability to leave your Opus plugged in at all times to maintain your battery using the charge wizard charge controller installed.
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BY-PASS VALVE If your OP15 was manufactured prior to 2022 and does not have a water heater by-pass kit installed, please contact OPUS HQ for information on ordering a kit and discuss with your local RV service department.
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Follow the OPUS tips for best results when using your OP15 toilet. Please use caution when emptying to avoid contact with waste which can carry harmful bacteria. The black tank must ONLY be disposed of in desig- nated dump stations.
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It is the responsibility of the OP15 owner to ensure all warranty work is completed by an approved OPUS dealership. Failure to do so may result in incomplete or refusal of warranty claim repair cost reimbursement.
No action to enforce express or implied warranties shall be commenced without prior written notice to OPUS® at the address listed below of the alleged defect or nonconformity or the authorized repair facility’s failed repair attempt and OPUS® , AT ITS DIRECT OPTION, SHALL HAVE A FINAL OPPORTUNITY TO REMEDY.
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PARTS & DESIGN CHANGES OPUS® reserves the right to change the parts and design of its recreational vehicle from time to time without notice and with no obligation to maintain spare parts or make corresponding changes in its products previously manufactured.
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WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR CAMPER WHAT’S INSIDE YOUR CAMPER SAFETY CHAINS WHEEL CHALKS PROPANE REGULATOR LEVEL CRANK FOR STABILIZERS power extension EXTRA KITCHEN SUPPORT LEG Drill bit adapter exterior led light 7-PIN PLUG SHORE POWER PLUG ELECTRIC BRAKE ANTENNA AMPLIFIER / VEHICLE SIDE HITCH DC-DC CHARGE PLUG DIGITAL BOOSTER...
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2X PROPANE TANKS CO2 ALARM STABALIZER LEGS WATER SINK HOSE STEREO KITCHEN SINK ARK TONGUE JACK WATER PUMP DO35 HITCH BATHROOM SINK FIRE SAFETY EXTERIOR SPEAKERS CUTTING BOARD SKY LIGHT SLIDE-OUT PANTRY PAGE: 40...
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