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Congratulations
We congratulate you on your new Campstar and would like to thank you for choosing a quality product from
PÖSSL.
With a Campstar from PÖSSL you always have the right travelling companion for every trip: Whether for a city
trip, a short excursion or your family holidays. The high quality standard and the large variability furthermore
enthral. Many useful details prove to be extremely practical when on the road making your holiday even more
relaxed.
Each PÖSSL vehicle is manufactured with great care and the quality is closely checked. This ensures that our
products have a long service life.
This instruction manual deals primarily with the aspect of living in your Campstar. It will give you all important
information and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Campstar to the full. We have also
included a chapter on maintenance - and thus on the conservation of value.
In addition, you will find the documents on the base vehicle and the various built-in appliances.
For maintenance work or whenever you need some help, please always get in touch with your CAMPSTAR
dealer. They know your caravan best of all and will meet all your requests fast and reliably.
We wish you a lot of fun with your Campstar, a relaxing holiday and safe driving at all times.
© 2023 Pössl Freizeit und Sport GmbH, Ainring
Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN

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  • Page 1 This instruction manual deals primarily with the aspect of living in your Campstar. It will give you all important information and tips so that you can enjoy all technical advantages of your Campstar to the full. We have also included a chapter on maintenance - and thus on the conservation of value.
  • Page 2 Instruction manual Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....59 Driving the Campstar....20 Driving speed ....20 13.1...
  • Page 4 Contents Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 5: Records

    1. The legal guarantee and product warranty rights apply for the vehicle. 2. It is advisable to present the vehicle for inspection by a CAMPSTAR dealer at the end of the first year in order to assert any warranty claims that may arise.

  • Page 6: Inspection Plan

    Water ingress test Annually Hot-air system Function check, clean Annually fan wheel if necessary Electrical system Function check Annually Gas system Official gas inspection Every two ye- We reserve the right to modify the inspection plan. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 7: Inspection Records

    Records Inspection records Delivery Date: Signature and stamp of the CAMPSTAR dealer: 1st year Date: Signature and stamp of the CAMPSTAR dealer:  No defects found  Found defects: Should it be determined during an inspection that additional work is necessary, then the carrying out of this work is dependent on the customer commissioning this to be done.

  • Page 8: Inspection Certificates For Electrical Inspection

    Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked:  No defects found  Found defects: 6th year Date: Qualified electrician's signature and stamp: Entire 230 V system checked:  No defects found  Found defects: Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The equipment which was known and included at the time of going to press is described. The reprinting, translation and copying, including extracts is not permitted wit- hout prior written authorisation from the manufacturer. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 10: General

    The vehicle is designed for the exclusive transport of persons. Luggage and accessories may only be transported up to the maximum permissible gross weight. Observe the test and inspection periods stipulated by the manufacturer. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 11: Environmental Tips

    When staying in towns and communities for longer periods, search for par-  king areas which are especially designated for motorhomes. Enquire at the town or community authority about parking spaces. Always leave the parking places in a clean condition.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Close regulator tap on the gas bottle.  Sound the alarm and call the fire brigade.  Fight the fire if this is possible without risk.  Keep escape routes clear.  Observe the fire extinguisher instructions for use.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 13: General

    Fold in the pop-up roof fully and lock it into place before commencing the  journey. Before starting the journey, rotate the seat in the direction of travel and  lock in position. The rotating seats must remain locked in the direction of travel during the journey. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 14: Towing

    No appliance (e.g. heater) that is operated through the built-in burner  may be operational while fuel is being filled up, on ferries or in the garage. Danger of explosion! Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 15 Do not use the gas bottle compartment as storage space as it is not  moisture-proof. The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible.  Only connect gas-operated devices (e.g. gas grill) which have been  designed for a gas pressure of 30 mbar. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 16: Electrical System

     device (e.g. blue camping gas bottles R907). The gas bottle valve with safety device is not part of the camping gas bottle. The Campstar is opti- mised for the camping gas bottle. Other gas bottles of the same design have not been tested.

  • Page 17: Before The Journey

    The manufacturer specifies the number of seats in Field S.1 of the vehicle documents. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 18 The payload (see chapter 4.1.1) is the weight difference between Maximum permissible gross weight in a laden condition and  Vehicle mass complete in a ready-to-drive condition.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 19 We recommend professional ins- tallation in a suitable workshop. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage if the approved roof load is exceeded. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 20: Television

    Swivel seat locking mechanism for driver's seat and passen- ger seat locked in direction of travel Bench moved into driving position (the lever must point to the green marking) Shades in the driver's cabin removed Ventilation grilles stowed Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 21 (see Chapter 9). If the panel indicates that the battery voltage is too low, the respective battery has to be re- charged. Observe the instructions in Chapter 9  Commence the journey with a fully charged starter battery and living area battery. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 22: During The Journey

    Do not change the belt attachment points, the automatic retractor and  the belt locks. Bench seat brought into driving position (see Chapter 7.5.2).  Check the screwed connections of the seat belts at intervals in order to  ensure that they are firmly seated. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 23: Driver's Seat And Front Passenger's Seat21

     wise the effectiveness of the seat belt is no longer ensured. The seatbelt on the bed couch of the Campstar is coded (2 belt tongues and 2 belt locks), see . This ensures that the belt tongues and belt locks can- Fig.

  • Page 24: Seating Arrangement

    Danger of explosion! Refer to the instruction manual for the base vehicle for the position of the fuel filler neck. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Campstar

    An applied handbrake can prevent the driver's seat from turning. If neces-  sary release the handbrake briefly. 230 V connection The vehicle can be connected to a 230 V power supply (see Chapter 9). Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 26: Living

    To avoid draft close the air outlet nozzles on the dashboard and set the air distribution of the base vehicle to air circulation. If the vehicle is laid up for a longer period, occasionally ventilate it well, especially in summer as heat accumulation can occur. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 27: Sliding Door

    No-one may be within the closing area of the sliding door when it is being closed. Ensure that children do not use the sliding door without supervision.  Deactivate the child lock in the Campstar when the vehicle is occupied  (emergency exit). Observe the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer for the elec- ...

  • Page 28: Bench Seat

    Hook the clips (Fig. 4,1) of the bed extension into the brackets (Fig. 4,2)  under the seat bench. Fold down the feet (Fig. 5,2) under the bed extension (Fig. 5,1) until they  lock into a vertical position. The bench is now in sleeping position (Fig. 6). Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 29 Pull both locking levers (Fig. 9,2 or Fig. 10,1) upwards.  Pull the positioning lever (Fig. 9,1) and carefully push the bench seat back-  wards until the seat can be lifted out of the rails. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 30: Table

    Shifting the table-top Fig. 11 Table in the Campstar The table-top in the Campstar can be moved along the front of the furniture to find a suitable installation position. Possible damage to the furniture front. Lift the table-top (Fig. 11,1) slightly before moving it so that the furniture is ...

  • Page 31: Light Switches And Sockets

    – the holes close as soon as the tent becomes moist and the fibres swell. Water column for the cloth bellows according to the manufacturer: 100 mm × 24 h Follow the manufacturer's operating and care instructions.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 32 When climbing onto the sleeping area do not step onto the armrest of the  driver's and front passenger's seats. Ensure in particular with regard to small children less than 6 years of  age, that they cannot fall from the sleeping area. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 33 Secure the safety guard to the pop-up roof with the strap buckle (Fig. 21,2).  Removing and storing the Releasing the strap buckle (Fig. 21,2).  falling-out protection: Stow the safety guard (Fig. 21,1) under the mattress.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 34 There must be no objects or bedding between the roof shell and the bed  unit - risk of damage! The pop-up roof may only be closed with the original mattress.  Make sure that the mattress does not protrude to the rear beyond the bed.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 35 (Fig. 26,3) is engaged. Roll up the cloth bellows in area of the locking mechanism with care and  fasten with the three Velcros (Fig. 17,1). Close the entrance cover (Fig. 24,1) with snap fasteners.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 36: Kitchen Unit

    Make sure the sliding door is fully open.  Fig. 28 Unlock the kitchen block Fig. 29 Swivel out the kitchen block Pull up the locking lever (Fig. 28,1).  Swivel the kitchen unit outward (Fig. 29).  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 37 Swivel the table-top (Fig. 32,1) upwards and insert the support leg (see  chapter 7.6.2). The kitchen block is installed in reverse order. When installing, ensure that all locking devices engage and that all loose  parts are securely stowed away. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 38: Gas System

    Never cover or block the standard forced ventilation. Otherwise leaking gas cannot be dispersed to the out- side. The regulator tap on the gas bottle must be accessible.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 39: Gas Bottle

    Connect gas pressure regulator complete with safety valve directly to bottle  valve. The gas pressure regulator reduces the gas pressure in the gas bottle down to the operating pressure of the gas device. Information is available from trading partners or the service centre.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 40: Establishing The Gas Connection

    Gas system Establishing the gas connection Have the gas connection established by an expert only.  When the Campstar is commissioned, the gas connection in the kitchen unit has to be established. Fig. 33 Gas tube with gas pressure regulator Screw the elbow (Fig.

  • Page 41: Changing Gas Bottles

    Fix the gas bottle in place with the fixing belt.  Position the gas pressure regulator (Fig. 34,2) and the gas tube (Fig. 34,1)  on the gas bottle and tighten the knurled nut (Fig. 34,3) by hand (left- handed thread). Close flap.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 42: Automatic Gas Isolator Tap

    (Fig. 36,1) is actuated by the pop-up roof, the automatic gas isolator tap will close the gas supply. Fig. 35 Automatic gas isolator tap Fig. 36 Automatic gas isolator tap switch For further information, refer to the separate operating instructions from  Truma. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 43: Electrical System

    For long periods of inactivity (4 weeks or more), either disconnect the living  area battery from the 12 V power supply or recharge it regularly. Do not smoke in the vicinity of the living area battery.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 44 This prevents the starter battery from being run down by electrical appliances in the living area. The starting capability of the vehicle is thus preserved. The charging condition of the living area battery or the starter battery can be read on the panel. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 45 Remove the living area battery from the vehicle.  Install the new living area battery in reverse order.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 46: Panel Pc110

    6 Fuse 10 A (cool box) 7 Fuse 20 A (auxiliary heating) 8 Fuse 5 A (piezo ignition) 9 Fuse 3 A (control panel auxiliary hea- ting) 10 Fuse 3 A (relay charger) Fig. 39 12 V fuses Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 47: Charging Unit

    The associated 25 A fuse is installed on the passenger side foot area on the A-pillar (Fig. 41,1). Fig. 41 Booster fuse To prevent unauthorised third-party connections, change the booster's PIN  code. To do this, observe the manufacturer's operating instructions.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 48: Supply

    " “. Connecting the power Open the external flap.  cable: Depending on the model, fold up the cover.  Insert plug.  Depending on the model, unlock the plug before pulling it out.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 49: Fuses

    If the fuse element is broken (Fig. 42,2), change the fuse. Before changing fuses, take the function, value and colour of the relevant fuses from the following specifications. When changing fuses, only use flat fuses with the values shown below. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 50 The 230 V connection is protected by a two-pole automatic circuit breaker (Fig. 43,2). The residual current circuit breaker (Fig. 43,2) for 230 volts should be  tripped once annually so that the mechanism does not "stick" and the trip- ping time is not extended. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 51: Appliances

    Use only pots and pans whose diameter is suitable for the burner grates of  the gas cooker. When the flame fades, the thermocouple automatically cuts the gas supply.  Further information can be obtained from the separate instruction manual  "Gas cooker". Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 52 If ignition was not successful, repeat the entire procedure.  Switching off: Turn the control knob (Fig. 44,1 or 2) to the 0-position. The flame fades.  Close the regulator tap (Fig. 34,4) on the gas bottle.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 53: Sanitary Fittings

    The water supply system conforms to the latest state of technology 03/  2009 (Directive 2002/72/EC). 11.2 Water canister Fig. 45 Water canister Volume The water canister (Fig. 45,1) has a capacity of approximately 10 l. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 54: Waste Water Canister

    The waste water canister (Fig. 46,1) is located in the kitchen unit. Volume The waste water canister has a capacity of approximately 10 l. Cleaning Clean the waste water canister several times a year (see chapter 12). Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 55: Water System

    Water is pumped upwards from the water canister (Fig. 45,1). The waste water canister (Fig. 46,1) collects the waste water. Turn the water tap (Fig. 47,1) back.  The pump in the water canister stops. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 56: Care

    Do not use vinegar based products to clean the water system, or for decal-  cification of the water system. Vinegar-based products may cause damage to seals or parts of the installation. Use standard decalcifying products for decalcification. Save water. Mop up all remaining water.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 57: Instructions For Care Of The Pop-Up Roof

    The roof must be cared for in accordance with the paint care instructions of  the vehicle manufacturer. Standard paint care products can be used. Observe the care instructions provided by the supplier.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 58: Winter Care

    Also observe the specifications in the operating instructions of the base vehicle Interior Place upholstery in an upright position for ventilation, and cover Clean cooler Leave the cooler flap slightly open Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 59 (see Chapter 9) Water system Clean the water system using a cleaning agent from a specialised store Complete vehicle Arrange the tarpaulins in such a way that the ventilation openings are not covered, or use porous tarpaulins Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...
  • Page 60 To do this, open the water tap Close the water tap Check the water tap for leaks Appliances Check the function of the cooler Check the function of the heater Check the function of the gas cooker Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    For the version with a belt lock check the belts and the clips for function and  damage. Observe the care instructions provided by the supplier.  Check and if necessary adjust the roof shell and its mechanical parts.  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 62: Spare Parts

    Do not remove the vehicle identification plate. The vehicle identification plate: Identifies the vehicle  Helps with the procurement of spare parts  Together with the vehicle documents identifies the vehicle owner  Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 63: Warning And Information Stickers

    There are warning and information stickers on and inside the vehicle. Warning and information stickers are for the sake of safety and must not be removed. Replacement stickers can be obtained from an authorised dealer or the  service centre. Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Disconnector relay in the Contact customer service transformer/rectifier is defective Flat fuse (2 A) in the li- Replace flat fuse (2 A) in ving area battery is de- the living area battery fective Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 65: Gas System

    Regulator tap on the gas Open regulator tap on bottle is closed the gas bottle Outdoor temperature too Wait for higher external low (0 °C for butane gas) temperatures Built-in appliance is de- Contact customer service fective Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

  • Page 66: Cooker

    The sensor tip should protrude by 5 mm beyond the burner. The sensor neck should not be more than 3 mm away from the burner ring; if necessary, contact custo- mer service Campstar - 03/23-0 - PSL-MJ23-00EN...

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