Instructions on how to use caravan accessories

Sardinia is a beautiful island that belongs to Italy and there are two ways to reach it. By ferry or by air. (We won’t discuss the sailing on an inflatable here.) how it works and how to make the ferry trip to Sardinia. From planning, to buying your ticket, to…

When travelling abroad in a caravan, it is advisable to use a refuelling adapter to fill up with LPG. There are 4 types of adapters: Euro, ACME, Bayonet and Dish. In this article I will describe in which countries which adapters are needed and what they look like.

The following sections describe the most common faults and problems with a gas fridge that operates in a triple combination on 12V or 230V. Refrigerator won’t turn on at 230V Circuit breaker tripped at 230V Reset the circuit breaker to 230V Refrigerator not working on 12V while driving Refrigerator switch…

The following sections cover the most common caravan water system faults and how to rectify them. Drinking water not flowing Empty drinking water tank Fill the drinking water tank. Faulty water pump Have your water pump replaced at a caravan repair shop. Broken hose Remove the kink in the hose…

The following sections cover the most common faults of a piezo ignition gas cooker and their possible solutions. Gas not ignited by piezo ignition Ignition detector is faulty Contact a specialist caravan service Low flame has switched itself off Gas ignition detection sensor is not set correctly Adjust the gas…

The following sections describe the most common problems with Adle Compact heating and hot water boilers and how to solve them. The heating does not start. The electrical connector on the heater is loose Check the electrical connectors and plug them in properly. No voltage Check if the voltage is…

The following sections describe the most common problems with Truma Combi heating and hot water boilers. This section of the manual is applicable to the Trumatic manual heating controller. The digital controller will display an error, which you can check directly in the manual for your version of the digital…

The following sections describe possible problems with the gas system and their solutions. Smell of gas, excessive gas consumption Leak in the gas system Immediately shut off the entire gas system, cap off the gas cylinder and valves for gas appliances. Open the windows and doors and ventilate the caravan.Seek…

All repairs to your caravan should be carried out professionally by an authorised caravan repairer and by an authorised repairer for your make of caravan chassis. Do not attempt any of the repairs yourself. “Troubleshooting articles are written for the purpose of identifying a possible problem, not to immediately start…

The bike rack is located on the rear wall of the caravan. The rack does not contain locks, so bikes need to be locked with a bike lock. How the outdoor bike rack works Fold the bike carrier towards the rear.Place the bicycle on the carrier.Fasten the bicycle with the…

Motorhome air conditioning most often only works when connected to the electricity supply at a campsite or caravan park. The air conditioning consumption is approximately up to 6A, so it is necessary to check whether the socket in the campsite can handle such a load. Controlling the air conditioning The…

The caravan has heating and water heating, most often gas or diesel. In some cases, the heating or hot water heater may also run on electricity. Switching on the water heater Before you can turn on the drinking water heater, you need to fill the boiler with drinking water. Water…

The awning is a huge area that protects you from the sun or the rain. And just because the awning is a huge area, it is very susceptible to strong winds. Whenever you open the awning, secure it firmly with straps and pegs against the ground. It’s best to close…

The windows in the caravan are most often made of plastic. They are therefore quite vulnerable to breakage. Roof windows are extra vulnerable and can be broken by strong winds. I therefore recommend that you always close the roof windows when leaving the caravan. Roof windows Roof windows are most…

The caravan lighting is connected to a residential torch, all lights operate on 12V. The entire 12V electrical circuit of the caravan can be switched on centrally and then individual lights can be switched on. Interior lighting the caravan’s 12V electrical circuit is switched on centrally at the caravan’s control…

The caravan can be connected to an electricity connection at the campsite or caravan park. An extension cable is available for this. In most cases, a special caravan connector is used for the connection. In some campsites, a conventional household socket is used. How to connect a caravan to the…

Drinking water is poured into the caravan from an external stopcock, which is most often on the side of the caravan. A hose is used to fill the water, which is connected to a tap or drinking water dispenser Drinking water taps and pump Drinking water is pumped to the…

A chemical toilet is in every large caravan and its use involves regular emptying. If the chemical toilet cassette is almost full, a red light on the flush control will illuminate Using the chemical toilet Open the lid of the chemical toilet in the same way as the toilet you…

There are 2 types of fridges that are most often installed in caravans: a gas fridge, which also runs on 12V or 230V, and an electric fridge, which only runs on 12V. Each type of fridge has the possibility of adjusting the cooling intensity. There are countless models of refrigerators…

A gas cooker or stove works in a similar way to a gas cooker in the home. Ignition is either automatic by pressing a knob or, in some older models, by using a lighter. When the stove is burning, the vent or one of the windows must be open due…

If you do not have a Crash Sensor fitted to the gas cylinders in your motorhome, all gas safety valves must be closed when driving. The valves are located on the gas cylinders and also inside the caravan most commonly in the kitchen area. Each gas appliance has its own…

This way I want to thank the company Karavany Košice, which allowed me to take pictures and videos in their caravans. I have shot several videos about caravans in Karavany Košice

You can mount just about anything you can imagine on a caravan or in a caravan. Everyone uses their caravan in a different way, goes on different trips or has different habits and needs. Caravan accessories cost quite a lot of money, so I think it’s a good idea to…

Are there multiple types of caravan chassis and multiple types of flooring? Why is this so important that I have to write about it? The type of chassis and flooring determines the caravan’s driveability, insulation and amount of storage space. Chassis types There are two types of chassis: Basic chassisAL-KO…

All caravans and camper vans have opening sunroofs and opening side windows. Most vans also have opening windows in the sliding doors and rear opening doors. All windows have double glazing, which ensures good thermal and acoustic insulation. Roof windows Roof windows are forced ventilation, meaning that a small amount…

The kitchen is my favourite part of the caravan. In it we cook spaghetti with ketchup. The caravan kitchen differs from the kitchen you have at home only in its size. The kitchen has a fridge, a stove and a sink. However, some premium and luxury caravans also have an…

You could only go caravanning for about one season without heating. Sure, there are sleeping bags down to -30, but there are also expedition tents instead of caravans. Heating has been an essential part of caravans, motorhomes and campervans since their inception. Heating usually uses gas, petrol or diesel. Almost…

A kitchen and toilet should be in every motorhome or camper van. It’s a luxury, independence and allows you to spend time away from the campsite. All larger motorhomes and campervans, except small campervans such as the VW California, have a shower with hot water Caravans have tanks for drinking…

Almost every caravan has a gas bomb. I saw one attempt at a caravan with an induction cooker at a show once, but they never made it happen in real life. Gas is at least used for cooking. Gas is most often stored in 11kg gas cylinders in the caravan….

Almost everything in the living area of the caravan runs on 12V. In addition to the standard flashlight that is designed for driving, the caravan also has a residential flashlight. And everything is connected to them. The lights, the water pump, the heat diffuser but also the compressor fridge or…