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  • Page 1 Owners Handbook 2006 Touring Caravans...
  • Page 2 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Pressurised Water Systems CUSTOMER OBLIGATION Contents 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 Enjoy your new caravan. To ensure the very best quality and Pack. reliability all touring caravan designs and Your new Explorer Group caravan has new developments are rigorously tested. MODEL YEAR been designed as a recreational vehicle Therefore the Explorer Group Ltd will and is intended for recreational use only.
  • Page 5 In order for you to get the most out of your carried out by an electrician on the roll nose down attitude or a nose up new Explorer Group caravan it is of the NICEIC or be a member of the attitude could lead to instability when necessary for you to be aware of the ECA.

  • Page 7: Preparing For The Road

    Preparing For The Road serviceable other • Do not stow tins, bottles or heavy items PREPARING FOR THE ROAD recommendations in this Handbook in overhead lockers when towing. are followed. • Loose articles should be stowed Before venturing out on to the road with 3.
  • Page 8 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook • The leisure battery is stored and case small caravan, The support load and possible additional secured in the battery locker box, set manoeuvre the caravan up to the car's loading of the drawbar serves to cause into the tray provided and secured.
  • Page 9 Preparing For The Road securing lugs swing over the securing friction linings can be checked. The wear indicator located on the top of the surfaces and the operating lever can be operating lever displays a bar graph moved to the open position. The caravan marked with + and - symbols.
  • Page 10 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook ONCE THE HITCH HEAD IS CLOSED: coupling while in motion. It's also a legal • Determine whether or not you have a requirement to use the breakaway cable designated attachment point (a feature • Inspect the hitch. The hitch jaw must whenever it's provided.
  • Page 11 Preparing For The Road WHERE NO DESIGNATED • That it is not so slack that it can drag on For peace of mind, you may wish the ground. Leave it too loose, and the ATTACHMENT POINT IS PROVIDED to check the state of the cable by cable may scrape along the ground, ON THE TOW BAR positioning the caravan and...

  • Page 12: Towing And Driving

    Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook SETTING OFF TOWING AND DRIVING 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 Leveller Jack - Place the leveller jack, Place a spirit level parallel to the axle on SITE ARRIVAL 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 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook FRONT & BACK OR FORE & AFT PARKING ON A REVERSE-SLOPING SITE OR STEEP HILL LEVELING This should be done only when the lateral For successful parking on a reverse slope leveling is complete.
  • Page 15 Connecting Services WATER PUMP CONNECTION WATER Please note: Prior to operation of the water heater, ensure water is flowing from the hot tap to confirm Your caravan will be supplied with either a that there is water in the heater. Truma Crystal or a Truma Compact water inlet and submersible water pump (refer to Equipment Lists section to confirm).
  • Page 16 Explorer Group 2006 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 season with PREPARE YOUR WATER SYSTEM FOR sterilising fluid (see notes under WINTER USE sterilising). During winter caravanning it is desirable to keep the water container within the 4.
  • Page 18 Explorer Group 2006 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 8. Adjust the level of the caravan to Closed Closed ensure that the drain outlet is at the SYSTEM lowest point of the caravan. This will 1. It is essential that you drain down your aid the flow of water to ensure all caravan water system when it is not in water is drained off.
  • Page 20 Explorer Group 2006 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 2006 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 off by ensuring your caravan mains 5. Place any surplus cable under the ELECTRICITY 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 3.
  • Page 24 Explorer Group 2006 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 For normal operation all switches on the box. The Explorer Group recommends and tested, and a report on its condition unit need to be in the ON position. The...
  • Page 26 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook caravan site mains hook-up point AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM provides a maximum output of 10 amps battery charger will operate and on some continental sites the automatically when the caravan is available output may be as low as 5 connected to the mains outlet on a amps.
  • 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 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook FIRE RETARDANT FOAMS FIRE Under the Condition of the Consumer Protection Act 1987, the manufacturer has FIRE EXTINGUISHERS a responsibility to ensure that their 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 2006 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 The Explorer Protect system is fitted as deter or prevent intrusion by thieves.
  • Page 32 Explorer Group 2006 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 2006 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 LARGE BUTTON SMALL BUTTON DO NOT LEAVE BATTERY REPLACE-...

  • 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 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER & RALLYE TWIN AXLE & NB. The onboard tank must contain water to alllow operation of taps and shower ALL BUCCANEER MODELS PLEASE NOTE: You must ensure all replacement bulbs are of the correct rating - see SPACE HEATER AND WATER HEATER Index - Equipment Lists.
  • Page 39 Equipment Use OPERATING IINSTRUCTIONS serious damage from overheating. Do TRUMA SPACE HEATER 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 2006 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 Gas Heater - Switching Off 4. When operating a brand new heater for can take up to two minutes until there the first time (or after it has been idle for Turn the control switch to '0' (the is gas available for combustion.
  • Page 42 Explorer Group 2006 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 TAPS 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 2006 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 SINK & DRAINER 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.

  • Page 46: Smoke Alarm

    Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook NOTE: A different smoke alarm to the one SMOKE ALARM 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 6. When you get back to your caravan, changing heights during towing, over THETFORD CASSETTE 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 2006 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 (Glass dome is held by the two gas ROOFLIGHTS 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 2006 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 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook WINTERISATION/STORAGE BLINDS & FLYSCREENS The blind/flyscreen should not be left in the down position when the caravan is not in use or throughout the winter as the BLINDS memory of the mechanism may be lost.
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  • Page 56 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook INTERNAL DOORS MAGNETIC CATCHES DOORS 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. Remis folding doors should be held in These are suitably strong enough when place during transit by the use of the strap closed to securely retain the door and with the stud fastening.
  • Page 58 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook BED MAKE UP L-SHAPE LOUNGE DOUBLE BED On L-shaped layout, the bed frame is PARALLEL LOUNGE pulled out from underneath the rear- facing seat. Arrange the seat cushions The two single beds can be easily appropriately.
  • Page 59 Equipment Use BUNK BEDS All high level beds will take a maximum weight of 11 stone. When in use, the high level beds must have the bunk safety boards in place as shown in the diagram. Touring Caravans have manufactured with lightweight construction and therefore the beds are...

  • Page 61: Care Of Your Caravan

    Care & Maintenance exposed surface upon the panel. GRP components are CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN 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 62 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook essential that the following cleaning ABS - A FRAME COVER, WHEEL FURNITURE instructions are strictly adhered to: SPATS & PANELS Treat your caravan furniture as you would To preserve the appearance of all ABS the furniture in your home.
  • Page 63 8. On no account should garden hoses Suitable sterilising chemicals are available that the container is empty. be used to fill water tanks. from your Explorer Group Retailer, 2. The outside of external water containes accessory shop, chemists, or home-brew should be thoroughly cleansed and WATER SYSTEMS shops.
  • Page 64 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook BPW MAINTENANCE Procurement t of f spare e parts: The following installation, operating and maintenance instructions relate to BPW towing Axle type plate equipments. They are a constituent part of the warranty conditions. Adhere to the relevant...
  • Page 65 Care & Maintenance Handling (Operation) Basic principles Uncoupling and coupling Never overload axles, brakes or chassis! Therefore: Note: The handle of the ball hitch and the handbrake lever must not be used as a • No illegal overloading of the vehicles in excess of the permissible total weight. manoeuvring aid.
  • Page 66 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Function test 1 Check k coupling g head – prior to each run – Check coupling head for wear and correct operation. Check the wear indicator (use within the "+" range only). Check the coupling head fastenings (see item 1) at regular intervals for firm seating.
  • Page 67 Care & Maintenance Lubrication work 3 Reversing g lever Coupling head “Berndes” – every 10,000 12,000 kilometres or annually – 1 Lubricate e the e coupling g head – every 10,000 12,000 kilometres or Check reversing lever for ease of motion. annually –...
  • Page 68 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Maintenance work Re-adjustment of the brake linkage Wheel brake every 2,000 3,000 kilometers of travel 1 Overrun n hitch h function n check – every 10,000 12,000 kilometres or Jack up the trailer. Release the overrun hitch annually –...

  • Page 69: Operating Instructions

    Care & Maintenance Setting the brake linkage Operating Instructions Make sure the wheel brake is correctly set in BPW Overrun brake systems accordance with the relevant BPW installation The BPW overrun brake system consists of a BPW towing hitch, wheel brakes and instructions.
  • Page 70 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook 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 71 Care & Maintenance 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 72 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook (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...
  • Page 73 Care & Maintenance 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. unit. When it is necessary to jack up, use a bottle, screw or scissor type jack (P/No.
  • Page 74 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook...
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  • 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 PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY 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 CONDITIONS: transportation. No liability arises out 1. The duration of the warranty is 36 6. Explorer Group reserves the right to of this warranty for any indirect, months from the original date of inspect the caravan before any work special or consequential loss or purchase.
  • Page 81 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 the service document as proof of regular following information which will help in be carried out by an Explorer Group maintenance. identifying the required component: approved retailer or Service Centre, in accordance with NCC guidelines.
  • Page 84 Explorer Group 2006 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 BRAKING SYSTEM The very latest 'state of the art' presses are MAIN COMPONENTS 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 2006 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 ODYSSEY AND OMEGA AVANTÉ/CORONA Refrigerator Dometic RM7270 80litre Refrigerator Thetford N80P 80litre Heater Truma Ultraheat Auto Heater Truma Ultraheat Auto Internal Blown Air System Internal Blown Air System Water Heater Truma Ultrastore Water Heater Truma Ultrastore Sink & Drainer Space Saving Argent Stainless Steel Sink &...
  • Page 88 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER, RALLY AND BUCCANEER Refrigerator Dometic RM7291 90litre (7651 Fridge freezer 634 / Super Sirocco / Schooner) Heater Truma Ultraheat Auto Internal Blown Air System Water Heater Truma Ultrastore Sink & Drainer Space Saving Argent Stainless Steel Oven Unit Prima Mark 3 with Illumination &...
  • Page 89 Electrical Wiring Diagrams AVANTÉ 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 90 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook AVANTÉ AVANTÉ 2006 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 CORONA 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 92 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook CORONA 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 93 Electrical Wiring Diagrams ODYSSEY 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 94 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook ODYSSEY 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 95 Electrical Wiring Diagrams OMEGA 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 96 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook OMEGA 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 97 Electrical Wiring Diagrams CRUSADER 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 98 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook CRUSADER 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 99 Electrical Wiring Diagrams RALLYE 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 100 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook RALLYE 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 101 Electrical Wiring Diagrams BUCCANEER 2006 INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 102 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook BUCCANEER 2006 ROAD LIGHTS WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 103 Technical Specifications AVANTÉ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4732mm / 15’6" 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1" Exterior body length 4504mm / 14'9.5"...
  • Page 104 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook ODYSSEY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8"...
  • Page 105 Technical Specifications CRUSADER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5526mm / 18’2" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" Exterior body length 5660mm / 18'7" 6176mm / 20'3" 6347mm / 20'8"...
  • Page 106 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook CORONA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4732mm / 15’6" 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1"...
  • Page 107 Technical Specifications OMEGA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8" 5660mm / 18'8" 6176mm / 20'3"...
  • Page 108 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook RALLYE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5526mm / 18’2" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" Exterior body length 5660mm / 18'7"...
  • Page 109 Technical Specifications BUCCANEER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 ELAN 15 CARIBBEAN ARGOSY SCHOONER CARAVEL Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15’10” 5344mm / 17'6" 5414mm / 17'9" 6325mm / 20'9" 6325mm / 20'9" Exterior body length 5660mm / 18’8” 6176mm / 20’3" 6101mm / 20'0"...
  • Page 110 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook AMBER, ELUSION, KNIGHTSBRIDGE, QUEENSFERRY, ANTIGUA/BARBADOS/TRINIDAD, BERMUDA/JAMAICA/TOBAGO AND XSCAPE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4732mm / 15’6" 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00"...
  • Page 111 Technical Specifications CONNOISSEUR AND RAMBLER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12'1" 4560mm / 14'11.5" 4732mm / 15’6" 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1" Exterior body length 4504mm / 14'9.5"...
  • Page 112 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook LIBERTE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8"...
  • Page 113 Technical Specifications LIBERTE AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8" 5660mm / 18'8"...
  • Page 114 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook MAGNUM CLASSIC AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2"...
  • Page 115 Technical Specifications MAGNUM CLASSIC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5486mm / 18'0" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8" 5660mm / 18'8"...
  • Page 116 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook MAGNUM SPORT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5436mm / 17'10" Exterior body length 5855mm / 19'2" 6165mm / 20'3" 6257mm / 20'6.5" Shipping Length 6756mm / 22'2"...
  • Page 117 Technical Specifications MAGNUM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 4732mm / 15’6" 5034mm / 16'6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1" Exterior body length 5553mm/ 18’3" 5855mm / 19'2" 6165mm / 20'3"...
  • Page 118 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook RAMBLER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 12/2 17/4 18/4 18/4L 18/6 20/6 Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12’1" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1" Exterior body length 4504mm/ 14’9.5"...
  • Page 119 Technical Specifications SUNSEEKER TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 524L Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8" 5660mm / 18'8" 6176mm / 20'3" 6176mm / 20'3" 6347mm / 20'10"...
  • Page 120 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook SUNSTYLE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Number of Berths Interior Length 4828mm / 15'10" 5344mm / 17'6" 5344mm / 17'6" 5526mm / 18’2" External body length 5660mm / 18'8" 6176mm / 20'3" 6176mm / 20'3" 6347mm / 20'10"...
  • Page 121 Technical Specifications SUSSEX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2006 Wiston Chiltington Ashington Goodwood Amberley Arundel Fontwell Number of Berths Interior Length 3683mm / 12’1” 4732mm / 15’6" 5344mm / 17'6.5" 5486mm / 18'00" 5526mm / 18’2" 5436mm / 17'10" 6125mm / 20'1" Exterior body length 4504mm / 14’9.5”...
  • Page 123 EXPLORER GROUP? A: The Find A Retailer section on our A: The Explorer Group now offers an on- website will show which brands and line vehicle insurance quotation scheme Q: WHY IS THE HANDBOOK NOT model types each Retailer sells.
  • Page 124 Explorer Group 2006 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 125 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 126 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Q: WHAT IS THE CORRECT AWNING Q: CAN I FIT A BICYCLE RACK/TOP TECHNICAL RELATED 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 127 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: HOW DOES MY LEISURE BATTERY system by using too many appliances at the same time. Switching off other AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WORK? appliances should allow your lights to A: The battery charger will operate when work.
  • Page 128 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 129 A. Our warranty arrangements are as follows: professionally serviced, even after the A. No. Explorer Group warrenty cannot be warranty has expired. extended, but some retailers offer If the original date of purchase is on or...
  • Page 130 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Q. WHO CAN CARRY OUT take place, and the necessary course of action agreed. WARRANTY WORK ON MY CARAVAN? A. Your supplying Retailer is obliged to Q. I AM UNHAPPY WITH THE SERVICE undertake your warranty work. However,...
  • Page 131 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic Newton Meters ABBREVIATIONS USED Hertz I cycle per second Nose weight International Standards Optional Equipment Payload Acrylonitrile Butadiene Organisation Styrene Personal Effects Payload Kilogram Alternating Current Pounds per square inch. Kilometres per hours British Standards Residual Current Device Load Index...
  • Page 132 Explorer Group 2006 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 133 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 134 Explorer Group 2006 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 135 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) MTPLM - MAXIMUM TECHNICALLY PAYLOAD ROOF LIGHTS The amount you can put into a caravan. See Roof Vent. PERMISSIBLE LADEN MASS 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 136 Explorer Group 2006 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 137 Index Autowatch Alarm System Buccaneer Electrical Control Panels Avanté – Equipment List Buccaneer Internal Wiring Diagrams 12N & 12S Socket And Avanté Electrical Control Panels Buccaneer Road Light Wiring Diagram Plug Wiring Diagram 13 Pin Plug And Socket Avanté Internal Wiring Diagrams Buccaneer Technical Specification 3 Year Manufacturers Warranty Avanté...
  • Page 138 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Corner Steadies Electrical System Glossary Of Terms Corona – Equipment List Electrical Wiring Diagrams Grill Corona Electrical Control Panels Electricity GRP Cleaning Corona Internal Wiring Diagrams Electricity Mains Supply Corona Road Light Wiring Diagram...
  • Page 139 Index Mini-Heki Rooflight Power Drain Model Year Prepare Your Water System For Winter Use Latest Models MPK Rooflight Leisure Battery Leveler Jack Multicon 13 Pin Plug And Socket Preparing For The Road Leveling Ramps Pre-Tow Checklist Propane Leveling Your Caravan Liberte - Technical Specifications Nearest Retailer Liberte Air Con - Technical Specifications 112...
  • Page 140 Explorer Group 2006 Touring Caravan Handbook Servicing VIN Number Servicing Volta 13 Pin Plugs Taps Setting Off Technical Information Setting The Brake Linkage Technical Related Questions Shower Room Cleaning Technical Specifications Warranty Shower Tap Warranty Extension Thermal Insulation And Site Arrival...
  • Page 141 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 142 Explorer Group 2006 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 143 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 144 CHILTINGTON/GOODWOOD/ AMBERLEY/ARUNDEL SUNSTYLE 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 HANDBOOK, FOR EXAMPLE IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED AN ELUSION THEN THE SPACE HEATER FITTED WILL BE OPERATED IN THE SAME MANNER AS THE SPACE HEATER FITTED IN THE STANDARD AVANTÉ.
  • Page 146 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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