Volkswagen Eurovan Camper Manual

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    Thank you for choosing the eurovan camper. Your new eurovan was constructed by volkswagen in their hannover, germany assembly plant. Volk- swagen has been supplying the world with vans for over 45 years, and the eurovan reflects this experi- ence. The mid-sized eurovan is a heavy-duty vehicle built ...

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    Iii. Maximize value winnebago’s past success is not based upon selling the lowest price motor home, but instead on being the best value. In fact, winnebago won seven of eleven 1993 “best buy” awards given to motor homes that consumer’s digest felt had the best value for the american consumer. In the...

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    Owner’s name street address city and state (or province in canada) motor home serial number vehicle chassis identification no. (vin) date of delivery to first retail purchaser vehicle mileage at time of delivery selling dealer name and address.

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    2002 new vehicle limited warranty winnebago industries, inc. Eurovan camper warranty coverage to owner winnebago industries, inc. Of forest city, iowa warrants the portion of each new eurovan manufactured or installed by it (excluding those items listed under items not covered) to the owner for use ...

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    Care and maintenance defects or damage to appearance items such as fiberglass, metal, paint, fabrics and trim, may occur during manufacturing or transporting. Normally, any factory defect or damage is corrected at the factory. In addition, dealers are obligated to inspect each vehicle upon delivery ...

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    Table of contents introduction operators manual .................................0-1 owner information binder.................... 0-1 options and equipment ........................ 0-1 warranty................................................ 0-1 service assistance ................................ 0-...

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    Table of contents tables and galley cover.......................6-1 stainless steel sink and countertop ..... 6-2 range and refrigerator.........................6-2 cold weather storage (winterizing)..... 6-2 removal from storage.......................... 6-3 section 7: traveling with your camper ve...

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    Introduction 0-1 congratulations on the purchase of your new eurovan camper. This conversion package has been carefully designed, engineered and quality built by winnebago industries, inc. Operator’s manual please read this operator’s manual and the volkswagen eurovan owners manual thorough- ly. The...

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    Introduction 0-2 in your satisfaction. Your dealer will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance that you may require during your ownership of this vehicle. If you need warranty repairs to the camper equipment while traveling, however, you may take your vehicle to any winnebago or itasca...

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    0-3 introduction exterior features 1. Tip-out window 2. Refrigerator heat exhaust vent** 3. Lp gas tank controls/fill valve 4. Waste water tank dump valve 5. 110-volt shoreline input plug 6. Holding tank vent 7. Furnace exhaust vent** 8. Coach battery compartment vent 9. Slider window 10. Pop-up roo...

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    Introduction 0-4 your eurovan camper has many convenient, self-contained rv features. 1. Camper electrical power center 2. Water center 3. 110-volt ac outlet 4. 12-volt dc outlet 5. Storage pockets 6. Cold air return grille 7. Storage shelves 8. Wardrobe/storage closet 9. Storage cabinet 2/mirror 10...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-1 read and understand all instructions and pre- cautions in both manuals before operating your new camper. The symbol warning is used throughout this manual to alert you to precau- tions that involve your personal safety. Read and follow them carefully. Listed are some safet...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-2 rear bench seat 3-point lap shoulder belts fastening: hold the belt just behind the tongue using the hand nearest to the sidewall. Next, bring the belt across the body and slide the tongue into the buckle until the latch engages. Do not pull the belt away from the wall too...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-3 • driving through water deep enough to wet the brakes may affect stopping distance or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Check brake operation in a safe area to be sure they have not been affected. Never operate any vehicle if a difference in braking efficiency is noti...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-4 lp gas leaks the following label is located in the vehicle near the range area. If you smell gas within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the proce- dures listed. Lp gas alarm your camper is equipped with an lp gas de- tector which sounds an alarm if an unsafe amo...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-5 further information see the manufacturer’s information entitled “your lp gas detector” in the owner informa- tion binder for further instructions on nuisance alarms and care and testing of the lp gas detec- tor. Electrical · careless handling of electrical components can b...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-6 · whenever the exhaust system, underbody or rear of the vehicle is damaged. To allow proper operation of the vehicle’s ventilation system, keep front ventilation inlet grill clear of snow, leaves or other obstructions at all times. Do not occupy a parked ve- hicle with eng...

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    Section 1 to the owner 1-7 alarm. When your smoke alarm “beeps” about once a minute the battery is weak. Install a new battery immediately. Be sure to use only batteries specified in manual or on unit. Test unit after installing a new battery. 3. Clean and vacuum the openings on your smoke alarm onc...

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    Section 2 lp gas system 2-1 (see also safety precautions, section 1 of this manual.) lp gas supply the lp gas system supplies fuel for the range, furnace and refrigerator (while in gas mode). When used and handled properly, this system is safe and economical and provides modern living conveniences w...

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    Section 2 lp gas system 2-2 pane is popular in cold climates, while butane and propane/butane mixtures are used most wide- ly in milder climates. Note: most lp dealers normally handle only the type of lp gas commonly used in their climate and area. If you anticipate filling your tank in one of the w...

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    2-3 section 2 lp gas system dealership for filling. Do not attempt to remove the lp tank from the vehicle. There are many lp gas refueling stations located throughout the country. These stations are listed in the telephone directory yellow pages under “gas - liquefied petroleum - bottled and bulk.” ...

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    Section 2 lp gas system 2-4 regulator the pressure regulator is protected from the elements by a plastic cover which should be left in place at all times. Only your dealer or a quali- fied lp gas service should remove the regulator cover for adjustments. Regulator freeze-ups are caused by the pres- ...

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    2-5 section 2 lp gas system lp gas leaks the following label has been placed in the ve- hicle near the range area. If you smell gas within the vehicle, quickly and carefully perform the procedures listed. Lp gas alarm - see page 1-3. Winter use of lp gas due to vaporization characteristics of lp gas...

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    3-1 section 3 electrical systems (see also safety precautions, section 1 of this manual.) your camper is equipped with an electrical system consisting of two separate voltages: a 12- volt dc system and a 110-volt ac system. The 12-volt system consists of the auxiliary (coach) battery and the power c...

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    3-2 section 3 electrical systems most campgrounds are equipped with a fuse or circuit breaker at the receptacle. This protects the park’s wiring, as well as the power cord on your vehicle, from electrical damage. If electrical power fails, contact the park attendants and have them check the fuse or ...

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    3-3 section 3 electrical systems power control center (converter) the 12-volt power center is located in the rear of the vehicle, inside the lower part of the cabi- net. The only visible part of the power center is the breaker panel at the bottom rear cabinet area inside the liftgate. When the shore...

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    3-4 section 3 electrical systems 12-volt dc system automotive battery the automotive battery is located under the hood. It operates the engine starter and all auto- motive accessories and controls found on the instrument panel. This includes the horn, power windows and locks, all exterior lights, ra...

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    3-5 section 3 electrical systems coach battery circuit breakers the main connection from the auxiliary bat- tery to the rv electrical power center contains a 40-amp self-resetting (thermal) circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is located on the battery main wire inside the auxiliary battery/storage ...

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    3-6 section 3 electrical systems note: make sure vent caps are on securely to prevent baking soda solution from enter- ing the battery and contaminating elec- trolyte fluid. · clean and tighten battery terminals and have the specific gravity checked at least once a year. · every two months, or more ...

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    4-1 section 4 plumbing systems your camper is equipped with a 12-gallon fresh water tank and a 8-gallon waste water holding tank. A 12-volt water pump supplies fresh water to the galley sink faucet and the rear convenience sprayer. The pump is regulated to a flow rate of 1/2 gallon per minute to hel...

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    Section 4 plumbing systems 4-2 there is also a remote water pump switch in this area for your convenience. Push the top of the switch to turn the pump on; push the button of the switch to turn the pump off. Instructions for disinfec- tion of fresh water systems on recreation vehicles (as approved by...

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    4-3 section 4 plumbing systems note: the photo shows a cutaway view of the water pump location for illustration pur- poses only. The pump is not normally vis- ible. To gain access to the pump, remove the screws holding the cabinet back pan- el to the wall. To drain the tank and lines, turn the drain...

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    Section 4 plumbing systems 4-4 close valve handle as soon as tank is empty and replace dust cap securely. 4. Rinse drain hose thoroughly with water. Note: we recommend that you dump holding tank before traveling to avoid carrying unnecessary weight. Holding tank level indicators you can check the le...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-1 your eurovan camper has many convenient, self-contained rv features. *water pump located behind back panel. Remove screws to access. 1. Camper electrical power center 2. Water center 3. 110-volt ac outlet 4. 12-volt dc outlet 5. Storage pockets 6. Cold air re...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-2 (see also safety precautions, section 1 of this manual.) note: some items described in this section may be optional and may not apply to your vehicle. The appliances installed in your camper are manufactured by reputable rv appliance makers and have been test...

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    5-3 section 5 rv features and appliances 4. Set thermostat (b) to desired temperature setting. Ac operation 1. Place the mode selection button (c) to the ac position. 2. Set the thermostat (b) to the coldest (maxi- mum) setting. Allow to operate at maximum setting for 6 to 8 hours before setting to ...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-4 range burner heat/spatter shield a folding spatter shield is built into the underside of the range top cover to meet safety requirements for cooking appliances. When deployed, the shield helps to protect the roof edge above the stove and the back of the drive...

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    5-5 section 5 rv features and appliances approximate levels of the fresh water and holding tank are measured by sets of electronic probes in the sides of the tanks. The liquid must be at or above a probe to illuminate the indicator lights to a given level. For example, a water level of 1-2” above th...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-6 and cabinets. To help reduce excessive moisture inside the camper, partially open a window, roof vent or pop-up roof flap. Pop-up roof the pop-up roof feature provides extra head- room for standing and space for sleeping while keeping you out of the elements....

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    5-7 section 5 rv features and appliances sleeping facilities upper bed the upper bed is located in the pop-up roof section of the camper. It provides sleeping capacity for 2 persons (up to 400 lbs. Total). To use upper bed: 1. Unfold the hinged bed board forward into position onto the support tracks...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-8 rear seat the rear seat has many convenient features which give it a variety of purposes. · has 2 seating positions: 1) normal seating position for travel, and 2) forward position for seating when using removable dinette table. · has storage space beneath cus...

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    5-9 section 5 rv features and appliances to remove front panel: the front panel of the seat may be removed to stow long items on the floor beneath the seat. · the panel is held in place with c-shaped plas- tic clamps that grip the seat frame tubes. · grasp one end of the panel and pull outward gentl...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-10 · release the straps by pressing the release but- tons in the center of the buckles. · slide the seat all the way forward, out of the slider assembly, and remove from the vehi- cle. To reinstall seat: · be sure the seat is aligned straight to avoid damaging ...

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    5-11 section 5 rv features and appliances 2. Push the seat toward the rear of the vehicle until the leg bases clear the seat pegs in the floor of the van. 3. Have another person help to lift the seat and remove from the vehicle or rotate and rein- stall in rear facing position. 4. If the seat is rem...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-12 center companion seat (optional) the center companion seat provides addi- tional seating, yet allows full use of the refriger- ator and galley while in position. Seat adjustment - see your volkswagen eurovan owner’s manual for seat adjustment instructions. S...

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    5-13 section 5 rv features and appliances side tip-out window the window on the galley side of the vehicle has a tip-out lower section to allow ventilation even during rainy weather. · turn the window crank clockwise to open; counterclockwise to close. Side slider window the passenger side of the ve...

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    Section 5 rv features and appliances 5-14 radio/cassette player most models are available with a standard or optional am/fm radio/cassette player that pro- vides high quality stereo sound for your traveling and living enjoyment. Refer to your owner infor- mation binder for operating and care instruc...

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    Section 6 care & storage 6-1 care of pop-up canvas sides this canvas has been treated to repel water, resist mildew, and minimize shrinkage. 1. Vacuum or hose down occasionally. Brush- ing with a cloth or soft brush. Wash only with clear water. Detergents or solvents may remove the waterproofing. Dr...

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    Section 6 care & storage 6-2 stainless steel sink and counter- top the stainless steel sink can be cleaned with soap or detergent. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and wipe dry to avoid streaks. Use a mild abrasive for stubborn stains. Work in the direction of the polish lines. To keep the original ...

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    6-3 section 6 care & storage 10. Place a bucket beneath the waste water dump valve outlet and re-drain the waste holding tank of any clean water that entered during “drain” procedure. Close dump valves to prevent valve shafts from rusting and to prevent entry by rodents and insects. Refit the dust c...

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    Section 7 traveling with your camper 7-1 (see also safety precautions, section 1 of this manual.) maximum occupancy the following label is placed in a visible loca- tion in the driver compartment. The number of belted seating positions in your motor home may exceed the number people used to determin...

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    Section 7 traveling with your camper 7-2 lessen the hazards of flash flooding or reduce your immediate involvement. Note: we recommend that all occupants be- come familiar with these safety precau- tions and be constantly alert to changes in weather. · be alert, keep an eye to the sky because thun- ...

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    7-3 section 7 traveling with your camper tion, you can use wooden boards or planks stacked to a height necessary to level your vehi- cle; a method called “blocking”. The planks are set on the ground, longest length first, with gradually shorter lengths stacked in a step-like ramp formation to allow ...

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    Index a ac 110-volt electrical system .....................3-1 air in the lp gas tank..................................2-3 alarm, lp gas ...............................................1-4 automotive battery........................................3-3 auxiliary (coach) battery ...........................

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    Index lp tank, refilling .........................................2-2 luggage tray (roof) ...................................5-13 m monitor panel ...............................................5-4 o operators manuals.........................................0-1 options and equipment ....................

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    Important serial numbers motor home (coach): year_________ model ___________________ serial _____________ chassis: make ___________________ serial (vin) ______________ furnace: brand ___________ model ____________ serial____________ power converter: brand ___________ model ____________ serial_______...

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    Maintenance record date odometer description of service cost.

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    Fuel & oil record date odometer mileage fuel gals. Oil qts. Mpg cost date odometer mileage fuel gals. Oil qts. Mpg cost.

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    Fuel & oil record date odometer mileage fuel gals. Oil qts. Mpg cost date odometer mileage fuel gals. Oil qts. Mpg cost.