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  • Page 1 Camp-X Operators Manual...
  • Page 2 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles TABLE OF CONTENTS Camper features Raising the roof Component locations and functions exterior Component location and functions interior Camper tie down system Loading 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 3 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 1: FEATURES Your Camp X camper is constructed with materials and methods exceeding anything that is available on the current market. There are 3 types of composites used in the construction of your new camper, all selected for optimum performance in their respective applications. All of our composites are proprietary, manufactured in USA and Canada to our specifications, and assembled by Canadian craftsmen with years of experience.
  • Page 4 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 1: FEATURES CONTINUED The interior cabinets are all CNC cut and formed 5052 marine grade aluminum for durability. All hinges are marine grade stainless; all cabinet doors are polymer sheet material, an FDA and USDA approved material. The cabinets are media blasted and powder coated with a textured polyester powder coat for durability, appearance, and ease of maintenance.
  • Page 5 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 2: RAISING AND LOWERING THE ROOF The roof on your Camp X is designed to be easy to raise and lower, and be very structural when opened fully, and closed. 1. Remove safety pins and release all 4 heavy duty roof latches...
  • Page 6 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 2. From the inside, lift up on the roof near the rear, close to the rear hinge. The hinge is designed to provide lift assistance for the initial raising of the roof, and the assist struts are designed to pick up the second stage of lift, so relatively low force is required to raise the roof.
  • Page 7 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 3. Once the roof has raised, using the handle on the hinge, push the handle towards the soft wall until it over centers and the top half and bottom half of the hinge are in contact. This will lock the hinge; it is generally very obvious as it basically “snaps” into the locked position.
  • Page 8 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Roof in raised position 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 9 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Roof in raised position, you can see that battery box vents in this picture. 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 10 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 6. To lower the roof, connect the bungee cords between the side walls. This is to help fold the soft walls in. The soft walls only require a small amount of force at the initial part of the drop to help fold the top inwards.
  • Page 11 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 7. Unlock the front hinge by pulling the handle away from the soft wall, and continue pulling until the front of the top is lowered. The hinge can be moved vertically with the handle to assist in aligning the top as it comes down.
  • Page 12 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 3: COMPONENT LOCATIONS EXTERIOR 1. Propane system. The propane cabinet is at the front left-hand corner of the camper, accessed through a non locking door. 2 10-pound cylinders fit the mounting bracket and are secured with a strap.
  • Page 13 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Propane cylinder retainer strap keeps one or two cylinders retained, excessive tension is not required 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 14 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 2. Connecting and turning on the propane cylinder. Opening Propane Tank: Before opening the valve on the propane tank, first make sure ALL propane appliances inside the camper are turned OFF. Once you are sure all propane appliances are turned off, then you can safely open the valve on the propane tank.
  • Page 15 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 3. Utility connections. The utility connections are all located in one location on the passenger side of the camper right behind the propane access door. In this location you will find the 30-amp shore power inlet, fresh water fill, sink (grey water) drain connection, 12-volt solar connection, and outside shower port.
  • Page 16 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 4 Pin Anderson connector, with 6-gauge charge conductors, and 14-gauge clearance light conductors. Drivers side front tie down access port is visible behind. 4: INTERIOR COMPONENTS AND OPERATION 1. Battery. Your Camp X is equipped with a 12-volt 100-amp hour AGM battery, the battery is located in a sealed and vented enclosure located below the front dinette seat in front of the water tank.
  • Page 17 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 3. Converter. Your Camp X is equipped with a Redarc Manager 30 battery management system as standard equipment. The Redarc is located under the front dinette seat. It converts AC shore power to DC, charges the battery from shore power, charges and manages vehicle charging (critical in newer vehicles with smart alternators) and solar control.
  • Page 18 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 4. Main control panel. The main control panel for the camper is at the rear of the drivers’ side cabinet. You will find the following components here: • Exterior light switch • Interior light switch • Water pump switch •...
  • Page 19 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 5. Fuse panel. The fuse panel is located in the utility cabinet on the back of the control panel, to access the fuses simply open the latches at the top of the control panel and it will swing down.
  • Page 20 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 6. Water pump. The water pump is located under the dinette seat cushion. There is a strainer on the inlet of the pump that may require cleaning and servicing that is dependant on water supply. Inspect and clean the strainer as required or annually, it simply screws off and back on, use caution to make sure the sealing O ring is correctly reinstalled when reassembling.
  • Page 21 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Fresh water level can be measured visually through provided sight slots 8. Winterizing. To winterize your Camp X, open the tank drain valve located under the dinette seat and leave open. It is best to set the camper at a slight angle to maximize the amount of water that drains from the tank.
  • Page 22 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 9. De-winterizing. Close drain valve, fill fresh water tank to desired level. It is a good time to sanitize the fresh water tank and that will be covered below. Put the winterizing valve into the summer or in use position, close any open taps, and turn on the water pump. Open each tap including the outside shower until water flows clean and clear, we like to run quite a bit of water through just for personal preference.
  • Page 23 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 11. Furnace. The Truma VarioHeat heater is located inside the utility cabinet which is the entire cabinet that is accessed by opening the control panel door. Please refer to the supplied Truma operator’s manual, or download the manual directly from this link: https://www.truma.com/web/downloadcenter/files/truma-heating-varioheat-...
  • Page 24 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Utility cabinet contains Truma AquaGo hot water heater and Truma VarioHeat, as well as bypass valve and access to fuse block 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 25 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 13. Refrigerator. Your Camp X camper is equipped with a Dometic CRX 65 DC compressor refrigerator. For operating instructions refer directly to the supplied Dometic operator’s manual, or download the manual directly from this link: https://www.dometic.com/en-ca/ca/products/food-and-beverage/rv,-boat-and-truck-...
  • Page 26 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 14. Cooktop. Your Camp X is equipped with a Dometic SMEV cook top with an integral glass cover. Before use, ensure that any window coverings or screens that may fall in the way of the burner are securely fastened out of harms way, there are straps for that purpose. To light the cooktop simply turn the knob for the desired burner and push the ignitor button until the burner lights.
  • Page 27 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 15. Carbon monoxide and propane gas detector. The Carbon monoxide and propane gas detector is located at the bottom of the control panel, it should be tested before each use of the camper and serviced according to the requirements set forth in the manufacturers supplied manual.
  • Page 28 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 17. Fire extinguisher. The fire extinguisher is located below the control panel bear the rear entry door. 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 29 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 18. Emergency escape. The upper side window on the passenger side in the sleeping area is also labelled as an emergency escape. All soft wall windows are sized to emergency escape dimensions 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2...
  • Page 30 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles 19. Porta potti. The dinette cabinet at the rear of the camper near the door has an access door and a sliding tray for a porta potti. The cabinet can also be used for other storage if that function is not required or desired.
  • Page 31 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Toilet cabinet in open position 5: Camper tie down system. Your Camp X camper has been designed for use with a vehicle specific mounting kit. We have designed a kit that attaches to the bed floor that anchors your camper in place side to side, and prevents it from sliding into the front of your box.
  • Page 32 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Modern trucks have rigid chassis, our Camp X is quite rigid, and this method of clamping mates the two together perfectly. OEV Front camper tie down bracket mounts to box floor and into OEM frame mounts, preventing the camper from hitting or rubbing the front of the box.
  • Page 33 The use of a rubber floor mat under the camper is required, this protects your investment into your truck, and your camper. Overland Explorer is not responsible for any damage to your vehicle or your camper if mounted any other way than specified.
  • Page 34 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles We recommend Rieco Titan manual camper jacks for the Camp X, they are very sturdy, and well built. Once the camper is lifted to loading height (a few inches above the bed) simply back in until you can connect the camper electrical connector.
  • Page 35 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Once camper is resting on the bed, install the Tork Lift Fast Guns. Access for the front tie downs is through the sealed screw in waterproof access ports at the front of the camper. The drivers side access is located inside the lower storage cabinet under the fridge, the passenger side is under the seat cushion at the front.
  • Page 36 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Passenger side front tie down access port The tie downs are designed to allow some spring extension and compression, keeping the camper secure. With the camper on, in the mounting bracket and on the rubber floor mat, the load on the tie down is somewhat easier.
  • Page 37 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Initial starting point for tie down tension. Rubber floor mat is visible in this picture. 140-8319 Chiles Industrial Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, T4P 1H2 403-346-9199...
  • Page 38 Overland Explorer Expedition Vehicles Tie down fully closed and safety pin installed. Your Camp X is equipped with a Lagun adjustable table leg. We recommend swinging the table over the dinette cushions and dropping it down on to the cushions and tightening the adjusters with the table in that position.