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  • Page 1 Owners Handbook 2005 Touring Caravans...
  • Page 2 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Contents Pressurised Water Systems CUSTOMER OBLIGATION Refrigerator Servicing WELCOME & INTRODUCTION Oven, Hob & Grill CARAVAN CONSTRUCTION GENERAL SAFETY Smoke Alarm Main Components PREPARING FOR THE ROAD Thetford Cassette Toilet EQUIPMENT LISTS Loading Air Conditioning...
  • Page 3 1st September 2004 to 31st August use or for permanent habitation. reliability. 2005. Explorer Group accepts no liability if the Please Note: It is a condition of your caravan is used for any purpose other warranty that the caravan is serviced by than recreational/holiday use.
  • Page 5 In order for you to get the most out of your carried out by an electrician on the roll attitude could lead to instability when new Explorer Group caravan it is of the NICEIC or be a member of the towing.

  • Page 7: Preparing For The Road

    Preparing For The Road PREPARING FOR THE ROAD • Do not stow tins, bottles or heavy items EXTERNAL LOADING & CHECKS in overhead lockers when towing. • Gas cylinders should only be stored, correctly positioned, and secured in • Loose articles should be stowed Before venturing out on to the road with the gas bottle locker.
  • Page 8 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook • Reverse the car up to the caravan or, in The support load and possible additional case small caravan, loading of the drawbar serves to cause manoeuvre the caravan up to the car's the ball coupling to close automatically tow ball.
  • Page 9 Preparing For The Road Switching the stabiliser off - Pull the If not used for any lengthy period of time operating lever slowly upwards in order to the caravan should be parked with the turn off the stabiliser. ball coupling closed. For this purpose, lift up the open operating lever and at same time pull the ball socket (movable element with friction pad (Fig 8 Arrangement of the...
  • Page 10 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook should be parallel to the direction of Construction - Usually a thin steel cable, WHERE A DESIGNATED travel at all times (locate the jockey possibly plastic coated, and fitted with a ATTACHMENT POINT IS PROVIDED...
  • Page 11 Preparing For The Road OTHER MEANS OF ATTACHMENT • Ensure that the correct vehicle licence / registration plate is attached to the Alternatively, it may be possible to attach rear of the touring caravan. the cable assembly to a permanent part of the tow bar structure with the approval of •...

  • Page 12: Towing And Driving

    Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook TOWING AND DRIVING SETTING OFF Let the clutch in smoothly. Allow more engine speed to produce the Please also refer to The Caravan Towing power to move the additional weight of Code which is included in your Owner’s the caravan.
  • Page 13 Site Arrival SITE ARRIVAL Leveller Jack - Place the leveller jack, Place a spirit level parallel to the axle on folded flat, in front of the wheel needed to the A-frame or just inside the caravan be raised to level the axle. Tow the door.
  • Page 14 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook FRONT & BACK OR FORE & AFT PARKING ON A REVERSE-SLOPING LEVELING SITE OR STEEP HILL This should be done only when the lateral For successful parking on a reverse slope leveling is complete.
  • Page 15 Connecting Services WATER WATER PUMP CONNECTION The pump system has been designed so that it can not be fitted incorrectly. Your caravan will be supplied with either a Truma Crystal or a Truma Compact water inlet and submersible water pump (refer to Equipment Lists section to confirm).
  • Page 16 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook To remove the pump assembly from the 4. To change the filter cartridge. Turn the c. After sterilising the system at the start water inlet, release the security clips and cartridge anti clockwise to remove.
  • Page 17 Connecting Services TRUMA CRYSTAL - HOW TO 3. Clean the water system at the start PREPARE YOUR WATER SYSTEM FOR season with WINTER USE sterilising fluid (see notes under sterilising). During winter caravanning it is desirable to keep the water container within the 4.
  • Page 18 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook HOW TO USE A WATERLINE WITH THE INBOARD WATER TANK 1. Place the pump switch on the control panel to the 0 position. 2. Place tap next to the tank into the centre position. See diagram below.
  • Page 19 Connecting Services DRAINING DOWN YOUR WATER aid the flow of water to ensure all SYSTEM water is drained off. 1. It is essential that you drain down your 9. After 30 minutes level the caravan and caravan water system when it is not in prepare it for storage if necessary.
  • Page 20 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook PROPANE It is strongly recommended that only CORGI approved gas fitters carry out any Propane is supplied in red, or partly red work on your caravan's gas installation. bottles which have a female left hand threaded connector.
  • Page 21 Connecting Services Each gas Appliance is connected to its GAS SAFETY ADVICE WARNING: own gas isolation tap. These are identified In the event of a suspected gas leak the on the tap via a label. Below is a key to Aerosols and highly flammable gas must be turned off using the isolation identify each label.
  • Page 22 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook LPG GAS SYSTEM GAS BARBECUE POINT The Explorer Group does not recommend Your caravan may be fitted with a gas the use of any external cylinders. All barbecue point. cylinders in use should be within the gas The gas barbecue point, when fitted, is locker provided.
  • Page 23 Connecting Services ELECTRICITY off by ensuring your caravan mains 5. Place any surplus cable under the isolating switch on the MCB is in the caravan. Ensure that the surplus cable 'OFF' position. is not coiled up as it could overheat. ELECTRICITY MAINS SUPPLY 6.
  • Page 24 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook OVERSEAS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION NOTE: Connection to a mains voltage supply OVERSEAS requires particular MALE CABLE PLUG attention. Care must be taken when connecting supplies abroad since the supplies can REVERSE POLARITY. significance of REVERSE POLARITY is that when equipment is switched off, it may not be electrically isolated.
  • Page 25 ON position. The box. The Explorer Group recommends and tested, and a report on its condition switches on the left of the unit are known...
  • Page 26 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook provides a maximum output of 10 amps AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM and on some continental sites the battery charger will operate available output may be as low as 5 automatically when the caravan is amps. If your loading exceeds the site connected to the mains outlet on a supply it may trip the site circuit breaker.
  • Page 27 All roof skylights fitted by Explorer Group skylight at high level and a ventilator at provide fixed free area ventilation. These low level within a bed box.
  • Page 28 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook FIRE FIRE RETARDANT FOAMS Under the Condition of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, the manufacturer has a responsibility to ensure that their FIRE EXTINGUISHERS product is as safe as possible. It is recommended that a 1 kg (2lb)
  • Page 29 Microtag box. touring caravan is taken very seriously at with Microdots not only deters theft, but The Explorer Group. That is why we have will also help lead to the successful ROBSTOP WS3000 provided a combination of standard...
  • Page 30 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook ANTI-WIND CORNER STEADIES CRIS - THE CARAVAN REGISTRATION AND IDENTIFICATION SCHEME - VIN CRiS is the national register of UK manufactured touring caravans and was established by the National Caravan Council (NCC) in conjunction with HPI Ltd.
  • Page 31 Security If you do not receive a Touring Caravan EXPLORER PROTECT - AUTOWATCH ADDITIONAL SECURITY Registration Document, lose it, or any of ALARM SYSTEM - (NEW DESIGN) Consider fitting any device which might the details recorded are incorrect, please deter or prevent intrusion by thieves. For The Explorer Protect system is fitted as contact: standard on the Rallye, Crusader and...
  • Page 32 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook • All sensors triggered will result in siren SENSORS ENHANCED FEATURES sounding for 30 seconds, Each caravan alarm is installed with a ARMING THE SYSTEM IN “AT HOME” Passive Infrared Detector (PIR) and a leg MODE.
  • Page 33 Security periodically to ensure they are working. If SWITCH OFF CHIRPS PERMANENTLY. Note that a PIR will not transmit within 20 the battery in the sensor is low the tone seconds of the last trigger to conserve Insert touch-key for ten seconds. will change to a low frequency tone as a battery power.
  • Page 34 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Insert the original touch-key, a double The LED will flash rapidly again and Make sure that you install the new beep will confirm that the code has been additional sensors, transmitters or touch- batteries correctly (avoid reversing the stored.
  • Page 35 Security REMOTE TRANSMITTER. batteries, observing the correct polarity as Two flashes - battery back up battery is marked on the inside of the remote casing. REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTERS (two supplied) If the main battery in the caravan is flat the DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY REPLACE- time that the awning light is LARGE BUTTON...

  • Page 37: Control Panels

    ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANELS The Avanté and Corona are also fitted Your Explorer Group Touring caravan will with a 12V master switch, which is be fitted with one of the following positioned near the exterior door.
  • Page 38 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER & RALLYE TWIN AXLE & SPACE HEATER AND WATER HEATER ALL BUCCANEER MODELS CONTROLS PLEASE NOTE: This unit contains both the controls for the You must ensure all replacement Ultraheat space heater and the Ultrastore bulbs are of the correct rating - see water heater.
  • Page 39 Equipment Use TRUMA SPACE HEATER OPERATING IINSTRUCTIONS serious damage from overheating. Do not place flammable objects near the Always observe the operating instructions heater. Please follow these guidelines and important operating notes prior to in the interest of your own safety. starting.
  • Page 40 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook c = Pressure igniter (model Trumatic S operating the piezo ignitor rapidly until GAS HEATER - OPERATION WITH 3002 P) the flame ignites. THE AUTOMATIC IGNITOR (S 3002/S 5002) d = Automatic ignition device with battery 3.
  • Page 41 Equipment Use If there is air in the gas supply line, it to avoid problems of this kind, otherwise 4. When operating a brand new heater for can take up to two minutes until there satisfactory temperature control cannot the first time (or after it has been idle for is gas available for combustion.
  • Page 42 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook ELECTRIC HEATER - SWITCHING ON Please note: Before switching on, ensure that the fuse Your Truma Space Heater front is protection for the power supply of the now attached using 2 screws. These camp site is sufficient for the selected...
  • Page 43 BATHROOM TAPS AND SHOWERS. CRUSADER, RALLYE, OMEGA & ODYSSEY KITCHEN TAPS. The Crusader, Rallye, Omega and Your new Explorer Group Caravan will be Odyssey are fitted with the Reich Kama fitted with the Reich Trend mixer tap. mixer tap with retractable shower. OPERATION...
  • Page 44 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook AVANTÉ AND CORONA The Avanté and Corona caravan will be fitted with either the Whale Elegance tap and shower combination tap or (those models with tip-up sink basins) a separate Whale Elegance tap and Whale Elegance shower unit.
  • Page 45 Equipment Use REFRIGERATOR OVEN HOB & GRILL For full operational instructions for your For full operational instructions, refer to particular fridge, refer to refrigerator oven or hob & grill manufacturer's manufacturer's instructions supplied with instructions supplied with the appliance. the appliance. WARNINGS! When the caravan is on tow, the 1.

  • Page 46: Smoke Alarm

    Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook SMOKE ALARM NOTE: A different smoke alarm to the one illustrated may be fitted (subject to availability) but it still meets the criteria above. The smoke alarm fitted to your caravan is approved for use in caravans.

  • Page 47: Thetford Cassette Toilet

    Equipment Use THETFORD CASSETTE 6. When you get back to your caravan, changing heights during towing, over add chemical solution as instructed. pressure can start to build up in the TOILET Replace cap and fold arm away. waste holding tank, causing contents to splash upward upon opening the 7.

  • Page 48: Air Conditioning

    Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook AIR CONDITIONING WARNING! Never place your hands or other objects within the air inlet BLIZZARD 1500 AIR CONDITIONING openings UNIT (WHERE FITTED) Starting and Function Selection MAINTENANCE 1. Internal temperature control thermostat. To ensure trouble-free running it is recommended that the unit be cleaned 2.
  • Page 49 Equipment Use ROOFLIGHTS (Glass dome is held by the two gas Please note: Do not change the springs after approx. 150mm). direction of the fan unless it has c. Swivel the metal bar towards the glass been switched off ‘O’ position and Your caravan is fitted with at least one type dome and snap into its holder.
  • Page 50 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook b) Using both hands on the two toggle • Do not stand on the acrylic glass MIDI HEKI ROOFLIGHT catches, press the glass dome up dome. To open, push the large central button. about 2cm and fasten the toggle Whilst depressed, slide the bar to the •...
  • Page 51 Equipment Use WINDOWS Your caravan will be fitted with either Polyplastic, Seitz flush windows, or a mixture of both. POLYPLASTIC WINDOW OPENING In order to open the Polyplastic window it is only necessary to move the catch upwards and release the catch from the backing plate.
  • Page 52 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook BLINDS & FLYSCREENS WINTERISATION/STORAGE NOTE The blind/flyscreen should not be left in Your caravan may be fitted with flat fitting the down position when the caravan is not Seitz windows. The window catch is fitted...
  • Page 53 Equipment Use Operating the System MANU 3. Push the Antenna Dome into position, ensuring 5. Do not run coaxial cable next to mains cable, 4. Push on item ‘C’ up to ‘B’ and secure the it is properly seated in the Mounting Foot. Secure leave a minimum distance of 120mm to central core by tightening the small grub 1.
  • Page 54 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook 9. Do not add excessive lengths of coaxial MANU Travelling Removing the Antenna cable.This will result in increased signal losses A permanently fitted Status can be easily removed DO NOT TRAVEL:- and a reduction in picture quality.
  • Page 55 Equipment Use FAULT FINDING 3. Ghosting COMMON INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS & POSSIBLE REMEDIES FAULT FINDING 1. Weak TV Signal The following are some of the key areas we suggest illuminates the fault lies with either the coaxial plug or you check which generally solve the most common the coaxial cable, please refer to these areas described problems encountered with the operation of the earlier.
  • Page 56 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook DOORS INTERNAL DOORS MAGNETIC CATCHES The washroom door is fitted with a two- Magnetic catches work on contact with position push button lock. From the the metal plate on the rear of the door.
  • Page 57 Equipment Use SPRUNG HINGES SLIDING DOORS Overhead lockers will use sprung hinges. Solid sliding doors are fitted with a sprung These are suitably strong enough when metal catch which holds a metal pin in closed to securely retain the door and place.
  • Page 58 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook BED MAKE UP BUNK BEDS Please follow diagram 3 to assemble. All high level beds will take a maximum FRONT DOUBLE BED weight of 75kg (12 stone). When in use, The two front single beds can be easily...

  • Page 59: Care Of Your Caravan

    Care & Maintenance CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN exposed surface upon the panel. GRP components are component on a caravan is always a gel tough, but like any other products they coat surface. This gives the laminate its can be damaged. Excessive pressure or colour and surface finish.
  • Page 60 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook essential that the following cleaning etc., should be washed off using plenty of wax or spray polish. Use a damp cloth to instructions are strictly adhered to: cold water. Any remaining dirt should be clean melanate laminated surfaces.
  • Page 61 Suitable sterilising chemicals are available recommended for this purpose. Water WATER SYSTEMS from your Explorer Group Retailer, should then be put into the container, accessory shop, chemists, or home-brew 1. Drain down the system. (Open all taps swirled round, then emptied out.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Of Your Caravan

    Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook MAINTENANCE OF YOUR When fitting spare parts only genuine stowed over the axle and as low as BPW parts may be used, in order that the possible to optimize road holding and CARAVAN type approval retains its validity in...
  • Page 63 Care & Maintenance • Raise and secure drawbar jockey HANDLING (OPERATION) COUPLING: wheel. The jockey wheel should be Open coupling jaw by pulling lever H COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING parallel to the direction of travel at all vigorously upwards in the direction of the The trailer hitch (ball-head hitch) on your times.
  • Page 64 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook WS 3000 SAFETY COUPLING MAINTENANCE WORK 1. Check wheel bolts for firm seating - SINGLE-LEVER SYSTEM after the first run under load conditions, The single-lever system, designed by likewise after each wheel change -...
  • Page 65 Care & Maintenance 3. Check brake lining wear - every 5000 (item D) until the wheel locks up. kilometres (3100 miles). Centre the brake shoes by actuating the The brake lining wear is dependent on parking brake several times. the style of driving. Careful driving Version 1: Turn the adjusting bolt saves brake linings and tyres.
  • Page 66 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Tighten all counternuts of the brake Check coupling head - initially, then linkage. every 5000 kilometres (3100 miles) or annually. 4. Check lateral play of wheel 6. Check coupling head for wear and bearing -every 5000 kilometres correct operation.
  • Page 67 Care & Maintenance LUBRICATION 1. Lubricate the coupling head - regular intervals - Oil the coupling head at regular intervals at the points indicated. Grease the contact points of the ball of the towing vehicle. Caution: If using a stabiliser lead ie, Winterhoff “WS 3000”) the towing ball If grease nipples are not fitted, then must be free of grease and oil.
  • Page 68 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook...
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  • Page 70 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook BPW Chassis...
  • Page 71 Care & Maintenance The carrier is of extra strong, lightweight TYRE WEAR AND DAMAGE construction and zinc plated for all The legal requirements for tread depth on weather protection. It is easy to fit and motor vehicle tyres applies also to accepts all conventional wheel sizes.
  • Page 72 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook HANDBRAKE When parking, the handbrake lever MUST ALWAYS be engaged into the fully upright position (90°). This is to compress the spring within the spring cylinder and thereby create an energy store which will automatically engage the brakes further should the caravan move.
  • Page 73 Care & Maintenance (b)Slacken off the wheel bolts on the After the bolts have been screwed in as (g)Raise the corner steadies. Take the wheel to be changed. far as possible by hand, each bolt weight of the caravan onto the jack and should be tightened gradually in remove the axle stands or ramping (c)Jack up the caravan with the jack...
  • Page 74 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook JACKING For more information concerning the chassis and undergear please refer to Under no circumstances should the the BPW handbook contained within corner steadies be used to jack up the your Owner’s Information Pack.
  • Page 75 Care & Maintenance...
  • Page 76 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook...
  • Page 77 Caravan covers may be used to protect previous section. chocked or wedged and the handbrake your new Explorer Group Caravan released. The hitch head should be provided that the cover used is of a Drain the water system (see index).
  • Page 79 Warranty WARRANTY PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY FOR YEARS 1 - 3 Subject to the specific exclusions in years 2 and 3 set out below all original 3-YEAR MANUFACTURER'S components of the caravan, including WARRANTY permanently fitted equipment, forming Subject to the following conditions, your part of the manufacturer's original caravan is supplied with a manufacturer's specification.
  • Page 80 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook EXPLORER GROUP 3-YEAR 6. Explorer Group reserves the right to consequential cost relating MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY IS inspect the caravan before any work transportation. No liability arises out SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING commences. of this warranty for any indirect,...

  • Page 81: Water Ingress

    Customers exchanging their current of Explorer, the customer will lose their gives certain guarantees Explorer Group model for a new Explorer deposit. customers, both consumers and retailers, Group model will not have the value of of financial reimbursement for remedial their part exchange reduced due to •...
  • Page 83 Group approved retailer and give the damp and safety check and this should following information which will help in be carried out by an Explorer Group As with motor vehicle service documents, identifying the required component: approved retailer or Service Centre, in not only will the proof of regular servicing accordance with NCC guidelines.
  • Page 84 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook All such work should be undertaken using only approved Explorer Group genuine parts recommended sealant following Explorer Group procedures. Explorer will also undertake to supply certain specialist repairers with the necessary spare parts. In this case, your selected repairer must contact the PARTS DEPARTMENT with all enquiries.
  • Page 85 Caravan Construction - Main Components MAIN COMPONENTS BRAKING SYSTEM The very latest 'state of the art' presses are employed to produce the extremely well The Braking System comprises a rod- insulated, robust, yet lightweight sections. operated overrunning device with The following is a brief description of the expander mechanism and adjuster box.
  • Page 86 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook THERMAL INSULATION AND HEATING CLASSIFICATION All caravans manufactured by the Explorer Group Limited are classified as Grade 2, in accordance with BSEN 1645 part 1, for thermal Insulation and heating. This will allow the Interior temperature to be maintained at 20°C when the exterior...
  • Page 87 Equipment Lists AVANTÉ/CORONA ODYSSEY AND OMEGA FRIDGE THETFORD N80P FRIDGE ELECTROLUX 7270 HEATER TRUMA ULTRAHEAT AUTO HEATER TRUMA ULTRAHEAT PIEZO INTERNAL BLOWN AIR SYST INTERNAL BLOWN AIR SYST WATER HEATER TRUMA ULTRASTORE WATER HEATER TRUMA ULTRASTORE SINK & DRAINER ARGENT STAINLESS SINK &...
  • Page 88 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER, RALLY AND BUCCANEER FRIDGE ELECTROLUX 7291 HEATER TRUMA ULTRAHEAT AUTO INTERNAL BLOWN AIR SYST WATER HEATER TRUMA ULTRASTORE SINK & DRAINER ARGENT STAINLESS OVEN UNIT MIDI HOB UNIT ARGENT STAINLESS TAPS KITCHEN REICH CHROME...

  • Page 89: Electrical Wiring Diagrams

    Electrical Wiring Diagrams CHARGER POWER SUPPLY 12 VOLTS OUTPUT MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH WHI/BRN WHI/BRN 2.5MM RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN AUXILIARY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY FROM 'S' PLUG BATTERY MAINS WHI/BRN NEGS INPUT LINKED WHI/BRN 230V FRIDGE RD 4.0mm WHI/BRN BATT RED4.0mm RED4.0mm...
  • Page 90 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook AVANTÉ 2005 AVANTÉ ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER LIGHT NEARSIDE BLACK TAIL NEARSIDE FRONT LIGHTS LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR WHITE WHITE BLUE GREEN BLUE NUMBER BLACK...
  • Page 91 Electrical Wiring Diagrams CHARGER POWER SUPPLY 12 VOLTS MASTER ON/OFF SWITCH OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN 2.5MM RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN AUXILIARY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY FROM 'S' PLUG MAINS BATTERY NEGS WHI/BRN INPUT LINKED 230V WHI/BRN FRIDGE RD 4.0mm WHI/BRN BATT RED4.0mm RED4.0mm...
  • Page 92 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook CORONA 2005 CORONA ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER LIGHT NEARSIDE BLACK TAIL NEARSIDE FRONT LIGHTS LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR WHITE WHITE BLUE GREEN BLUE NUMBER BLACK...
  • Page 93 Electrical Wiring Diagrams CHARGER POWER SUPPLY 12 VOLTS FUSE SPUR FIRE OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN OR 1.5mm WHI/BRN RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN BATTERY WHI/BRN 6 WAY BLOCK BLACK 4.0MM MAINS 2.5MM WHI/BRN INPUT NEGS ROOF LINKED 6 WAY FROM CAR WHI/BRN 230V WHI/BRN FRIDGE...
  • Page 94 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook ODYSSEY 2005 ODYSSEY 2004 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER LIGHT WHEN NEARSIDE FITTED BLACK TAIL NEARSIDE LIGHTS FRONT LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR WHITE WHITE BLUE GREEN...
  • Page 95 Electrical Wiring Diagrams CHARGER POWER SUPPLY 12 VOLTS FUSE SPUR FIRE OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN OR 1.5mm WHI/BRN RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN BATTERY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY BLOCK MAINS 2.5MM NEGS WHI/BRN INPUT ROOF LINKED 6 WAY FROM CAR WHI/BRN 230V WHI/BRN GRN/BRN...
  • Page 96 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook OMEGA 2005 ODYSSEY 2004 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER LIGHT WHEN NEARSIDE FITTED BLACK TAIL NEARSIDE LIGHTS FRONT LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR WHITE WHITE BLUE GREEN...
  • Page 97 Electrical Wiring Diagrams CRUSADER 2005 CRUSADER 2004 CHARGER INTERNAL WIRING POWER SUPPLY INTERNAL WIRING 12 VOLTS FUSE SPUR FIRE OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN OR 1.5mm WHI/BRN RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN BATTERY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY BLOCK MAINS 2.5MM WHI/BRN NEGS INPUT ROOF LINKED...
  • Page 98 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER 2005 OMEGA 2004 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHT WHITE NEARSIDE WHEN FITTED BLACK TAIL NEARSIDE FRONT LIGHTS LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR...
  • Page 99 Electrical Wiring Diagrams RALLYE 2005 RALLYE 2004 CHARGER INTERNAL WIRING POWER SUPPLY INTERNAL WIRING 12 VOLTS FUSE SPUR FIRE OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN OR 1.5mm WHI/BRN RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN BATTERY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY BLOCK MAINS 2.5MM WHI/BRN NEGS ROOF INPUT LINKED...
  • Page 100 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook RALLYE 2003 RALLYE 2005 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER INDICATOR YELLOW LIGHT WHITE WHEN NEARSIDE BLACK NEARSIDE FITTED TAIL FRONT LIGHTS LIGHTS WHITE 9 WAY GREEN CONNECTOR...
  • Page 101 Electrical Wiring Diagrams BUCCANEER 2005 BUCCANEER 2004 CHARGER INTERNAL WIRING POWER SUPPLY INTERNAL WIRING 12 VOLTS FUSE SPUR FIRE OUTPUT WHI/BRN WHI/BRN OR 1.5mm WHI/BRN RED 4.0MM WHI/BRN WHI/BRN BATTERY WHI/BRN BLACK 4.0MM 6 WAY BLOCK MAINS 2.5MM WHI/BRN NEGS INPUT ROOF LINKED...
  • Page 102 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER 2004 BUCCANEER 2005 OMEGA 2004 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM NEARSIDE NEARSIDE NEARSIDE SIDE MARKER SIDE MARKER YELLOW INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT WHITE NEARSIDE NEARSIDE WHEN WHEN...
  • Page 103 Technical Specifications A A VANTÉ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 3 3 62 4 4 75 5 5 24 5 5 40 6 6 36 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4550mm / 14'11" 5009mm / 16'5" 5344mm / 17'6.5"...
  • Page 104 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook O O DYSSEY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 4 4 32 5 5 05 5 5 24L 5 5 40 Number of Berths Interior Length 4314mm / 14'2" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6"...
  • Page 105 Technical Specifications C C RUSADER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 H H URRICANE TYPHOON A A URORA SUPER SIROCCO S S IROCCO SUPER STORM S S TORM Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5414mm / 17'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9"...
  • Page 106 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook C C ORONA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 3 3 62 4 4 75 5 5 24 5 5 40 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4550mm / 14'11" 5009mm / 16'5"...
  • Page 107 Technical Specifications OMEGA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 4 4 32 5 5 05 5 5 24L 5 5 40 Number of Berths Interior Length 4314mm / 14'2" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5414mm / 17'9"...
  • Page 108 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook R R ALLYE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 4 4 82 5 5 40 6 6 35 6 6 40 Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5414mm / 17'9" 6325mm / 20'9"...
  • Page 109 Technical Specifications B B UCCANEER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2005 C C ARIBBEAN ARGOSY C C LIPPER SCHOONER C C ARAVEL Number of Berths Interior Length 5344mm / 17'6" 5414mm / 17'9" 5707mm / 18'8.5" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" Exterior body length 6031mm / 19'9.5"...
  • Page 111 A: Many of the components used in the EXPLORER GROUP? stock, or on order. manufacture of our caravans are identical A: The Explorer Group now offers an on- throughout our model ranges, so we line vehicle insurance quotation scheme produce a generic handbook, which Q: CAN I PURCHASE A HANDBOOK for any make or model of touring caravan.
  • Page 112 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Q. I REQUIRE TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, WHO CAN HELP ME? A. The majority of information you require is available through your Explorer Group Retailer. Should you need to contact Explorer Group Customer Services, then...
  • Page 113 Group caravans built since year 2000, our STARTS? maximum nose weights are 100kgs, prior A: The Explorer Group has extensively to that year they deviated between 75kgs tested our chassis and we are confident of and a maximum of 100kgs. Check yours its stability.
  • Page 114 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook TECHNICAL RELATED Q: WHAT IS THE CORRECT AWNING Q: CAN I FIT A BICYCLE RACK/TOP SIZE FOR MY CARAVAN? BOX/AIR CONDITIONING TO MY QUESTIONS CARAVAN? Ground ground awning measurements Explorer Group A: It may be possible to fit accessories to...
  • Page 115 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: HOW DOES MY LEISURE BATTERY system by using too many appliances at AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORK? the same time. Switching off other appliances should allow your lights to A: The battery charger will operate when work.
  • Page 116 A. In accordance with NCC guidelines, A. We do not advise customers to contact introduced in September 2003, The The Explorer Group directly, as you will Q: WHERE CAN I GET SPARE PARTS Explorer Group will endeavour to supply not have the unique sales order...
  • Page 117 2 year extended warranty A: Customers can take their touring OWNERS? underwritten by MB&G Insurance. The caravan to any approved Explorer Group A. The warranty can be transferred to Explorer Group paid for the extended Retailer or Service Centre, providing that subsequent owners, for a payment of £25.
  • Page 118 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Q. WHO CAN SERVICE MY purchase was before 1 September 2002, CARAVAN? you will need to contact MB&G Insurance, details of which can be found in your A. We would always recommend that an extended warranty policy booklet.
  • Page 119 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ABBREVIATIONS USED Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic Newton Meters Hertz I cycle per second Nose weight International Standards Optional Equipment Payload Description Organisation Personal Effects Payload Alternating Current Kilogram Pounds per square inch. British Standards Kilometres per hours Residual Current Device Caravan Club Load Index...
  • Page 120 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook GLOSSARY AQUAROLL BUNK BED Brand name used generically for a water A sleeping place, usually higher up than a 12N & 12S container that rolls so you don’t need to conventional bed. Often (but not always) Between towing vehicle and caravan lift it.
  • Page 121 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) CHEMICAL TOILET EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER FULL SERVICE PITCH Most modern caravans have them, with ELCB Earth leakage circuit breaker – see A pitch which has individual provision for more upmarket models having a fully residual current device (RCD) fresh water supply and waste water plumbed-in flushing version.
  • Page 122 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook JACK Glass-reinforced plastic, more A device for raising the vehicle so that a Liquid Petroleum Gas, i.e. butane or commonly known as glass fibre (not wheel can be changed, for instance. Not propane. fibreglass, which is a trade name).
  • Page 123 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) MTPLM - MAXIMUM TECHNICALLY PAYLOAD ROOF LIGHTS PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS The amount you can put into a caravan. See Roof Vent. The techical maximum permissable laden Specifically the difference between the ROOF VENT weight of the caravan which must not be Maximum Technical Permissible Laden An opening unit in the ceiling which lets in exceeded..
  • Page 124 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook STABILISER TWIN AXLE WARRANTY A safety device which helps prevent A caravan with two pairs of wheels, on two Terms and conditions that spell out your instability by controlling the ease with axles which are located close together.
  • Page 125 Index Autowatch Alarm System Buccaneer – Equipment List Abbreviations Used Avanté – Equipment List Buccaneer Electrical Control Panels ABS A-Frame Cover Cleaning 59 Avanté Electrical Control Panels Buccaneer Internal Wiring Diagrams 100 ABS Panels Cleaning Avanté Internal Wiring Diagrams Buccaneer Road Light ABS Wheel Spats Cleaning Avanté...
  • Page 126 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Corona – Equipment List Electronic Tagging Corona Electrical Control Panels Equipment Lists Handbook Purchase Corona Internal Wiring Diagrams Explorer Protect Handbrake Corona Road Light Wiring Diagram Exterior Doors Heki 2 Rooflight Corona Technical Specification External Loading &...
  • Page 127 Index MPK Rooflight Prepare Your Water Latest Models Multicon 13 Pin Plug And Socket System For Winter Use Leisure Battery Preparing For The Road Leveler Jack Pre-Tow Checklist Leveling Ramps Nearest Retailer Propane Leveling Your Caravan New Vehicle Care Light Switch Master Nose Weight Loading Rallye –...
  • Page 128 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook Shower Room Cleaning Thermal Insulation And Shower Tap Heating Classification Warranty Single-Lever System Thermostat Warranty Extension Site Arrival Thetford Cassette Toilet Warranty Terms And Conditions Site Arrival – Electrical Connection Tightening Torques Of Wheel Bolts Wash Basin Cleaning Site Departure –...
  • Page 129 TOURING CARAVANS - ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD In order to take full use of your Explorer Group Warranty it is essential that your caravan is serviced within the time scale laid down in the warranty terms and conditions. See Index - Warranty Terms & Conditions. Whether you use your caravan for short journeys or for touring at home or abroad, regular servicing will help to ensure that you can enjoy it to the full.The Annual Service offered by your retailer will include the following work and it...
  • Page 130 Explorer Group 2005 Touring Caravan Handbook ANNUAL SERVICE RECORD CARAVAN MODEL VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER YEAR 1st SERVICE 2nd SERVICE 3rd SERVICE DATE: DATE: DATE: RETAILER'S STAMP RETAILER'S STAMP RETAILER'S STAMP I/We certify that an annual service has been I/We certify that an annual service has been...
  • Page 131 Annual Service Record 7th SERVICE 8th SERVICE 9th SERVICE DATE: DATE: DATE: RETAILER'S STAMP RETAILER'S STAMP RETAILER'S STAMP I/We certify that an annual service has been I/We certify that an annual service has been I/We certify that an annual service has been carried accordance with...
  • Page 132 MAGNUM CLASSIC GOODWOOD/AMBERLEY PENTARA ALL EXPLORER GROUP RETAILER SPECIALS ARE BASED ON OUR CURRENT BASE MODELS. FOR DETAILS ON THE EQUIPMENT FITTED AND HOW TO OPERATE THEM PLEASE CHECK UNDER THE BASE MODEL DETAILS IN THE MAIN PART OF THIS...
  • Page 133 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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