Here is a list of useful tips and advice. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Prepare the portable cabin for driving (see disconnection). Screw down the nose wheel and screw the support legs right up.
Place the ball connection on the pull ball. Check it is sitting correctly (making a click sound).
Attach the safety wire to the car and put the power socket into the car's socket. Check the lights are working.
Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. Check there are no cables touching the ground.
Close and lock cupboards, windows and doors. Secure any loose fittings and place heavy objects over the axle.
Be aware of strong side winds. This also applies to wind that occurs when overtaking.
Change down the gears in plenty of time before sharp bends. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Never drive fast down a hill. Change your gears down so that the engine helps you brake.
Put the handbrake on and turn the nose wheel down. Remove the electrical socket and safety wire. Then release the cabin.
On soft ground, place plates under the support legs. On sloping ground, place wedges in front or behind the wheels.
Screw the support legs down so that the cabin is horizontal. The angle on the legs should be at least 45 degrees from the cabin.
Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. If it is left for a long time, the brake shoes can get stuck.
Turn off the water heater by turning the thermostat to zero. (It must not be switched on without water).
Find the electrical inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the electrical cable and switch on all switches. If the cabin has a waste disposal, connect it and switch it on.
If the cabin has a battery, it will be automatically charged when connected and while in use.
Rinse the hose through first to ensure no dirt enters the water installation.
Find the water inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the water hose and turn off all drain cocks. Turn on the water and then the main tap.
If the cabin has a water tank you can fill the tank or connect the water directly to an external water supply.
For cabins with disposal units use a 1' hose. For cabins without disposal units use a 110 Ø pipe.
Find the drain inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the hose/drainage pipe. If the toilet has a toilet disposal unit, remember to connect it and switch it on.
If the cabin has a drainage tank you can fill the tank or connect directly to an external drainage system.
First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
Pour the frost fluid in all sinks, toilets and showers.
Switch on all taps and showers, so the hoses empty of water.
Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
NB: Leave the heating on in the cabin and the technical compartment, for as long as the cabin is in use.
NB: Make sure you air it at least once a day to reduce damp in the cabin.
Fill the water tank by turning the lock (triangle) and pressing the lid in. The tank can hold approx. 65 L.
Use the sink by pressing on the foot pump. The used water will run into the toilet.
Pump the handle on the side of the toilet to flush the toilet with water.
Pull the handle to empty the toilet tank. Flush through with water to clean.
The wheel rims must be tightened with a pressure of 90 Nm (9 kilo). Pump the tyres according to tyre description.
Use a grease gun to oil the 3 grease nipples on the handbrake and nose wheel. Use a spray or cloth to lubricate the 4 spindles for the support legs.
• There must not be any people in the cabin during driving.
• There must not be any loose parts in the cabin during driving. Close and lock cupboards, windows and doors.
• Make sure any heavy objects are placed in the centre above the axle while driving.
• Make sure that the electrical cable that connects the cabin to the car does not touch the ground while driving.
• Screw the support legs down so that the angle form the cabin is at least 45 degrees. They are only for support and cannot carry the cabin.
• Plugs must not be loaded with more than 2200 W.
• Cover heat sources to reduce fire risk.
• Do not throw sanitary towels or similar into the toilets as it can block them and damage the waste disposal unit.
• Never use scouring agents or strong cleaning fluids. Only use mild detergent solution.
Prepare the portable cabin for driving (see disconnection). Screw down the nose wheel and screw the support legs right up.
Place the ball connection on the pull ball. Check it is sitting correctly (making a click sound).
Attach the safety wire to the car and put the power socket into the car's socket. Check the lights are working.
Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. Check there are no cables touching the ground.
1: Prepare the portable cabin for driving (see disconnection). Screw down the nose wheel and screw the support legs right up.
2: Place the ball connection on the pull ball. Check it is sitting correctly (making a click sound).
3: Attach the safety wire to the car and put the power socket into the car's socket. Check the lights are working.
4: Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. Check there are no cables touching the ground.
Close and lock cupboards, windows and doors. Secure any loose fittings and place heavy objects over the axle.
Be aware of strong side winds. This also applies to wind that occurs when overtaking.
Change down the gears in plenty of time before sharp bends. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
Never drive fast down a hill. Change your gears down so that the engine helps you brake.
1: Close and lock cupboards, windows and doors. Secure any loose fittings and place heavy objects over the axle.
2: Be aware of strong side winds. This also applies to wind that occurs when overtaking.
3: Change down the gears in plenty of time before sharp bends. Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
4: Never drive fast down a hill. Change your gears down so that the engine helps you brake.
Put the handbrake on and turn the nose wheel down. Remove the electrical socket and safety wire. Then release the cabin.
On soft ground, place plates under the support legs. On sloping ground, place wedges in front or behind the wheels.
Screw the support legs down so that the cabin is horizontal. The angle on the legs should be at least 45 degrees from the cabin.
Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. If it is left for a long time, the brake shoes can get stuck.
1: Put the handbrake on and turn the nose wheel down. Remove the electrical socket and safety wire. Then release the cabin.
2: On soft ground, place plates under the support legs. On sloping ground, place wedges in front or behind the wheels.
3: Screw the support legs down so that the cabin is horizontal. The angle on the legs should be at least 45 degrees from the cabin.
4: Turn the nose wheel up and release the handbrake. If it is left for a long time, the brake shoes can get stuck.
Turn off the water heater by turning the thermostat to zero. (It must not be switched on without water).
Find the electrical inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the electrical cable and switch on all switches. If the cabin has a waste disposal, connect it and switch it on.
If the cabin has a battery, it will be automatically charged when connected and while in use.
1: Turn off the water heater by turning the thermostat to zero. (It must not be switched on without water).
2: Find the electrical inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
3: Connect the electrical cable and switch on all switches. If the cabin has a waste disposal, connect it and switch it on.
4: If the cabin has a battery, it will be automatically charged when connected and while in use.
Rinse the hose through first to ensure no dirt enters the water installation.
Find the water inlet. It will be in the tech compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the water hose and turn off all drain cocks. Turn on the water and then the main tap.
If the cabin has a water tank you can fill the tank or connect the water directly to an external water supply.
1: Rinse the hose through first to ensure no dirt enters the water installation.
2: Find the water inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
3: Connect the water hose and turn off all drain cocks. Turn on the water and then the main tap.
4: If the cabin has a water tank you can fill the tank or connect the water directly to an external water supply.
For cabins with disposal units use a 1' hose. For cabins without disposal units use a 110 Ø pipe.
Find the drain inlet. It will be in the tech compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
Connect the hose/drainage pipe. If the toilet has a toilet disposal unit, remember to connect it and switch it on.
If the cabin has a drainage tank you can fill the tank or connect directly to an external drainage system.
1: For cabins with disposal units use a 1' hose. For cabins without disposal units use a 110 Ø pipe.
2: Find the drain inlet. It will be in the technical compartment or on the side of the chassis under the cabin.
3: Connect the hose/drainage pipe. If the toilet has a toilet disposal unit, remember to connect it and switch it on.
4: If the cabin has a drainage tank you can fill the tank or connect directly to an external drainage system.
First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
NB: For cabins with a waste disposal start by flushing the toilet 2-3 times to clean the waste disposal before disconnecting the water supply and drainage.
1: First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
2: Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
3: Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
4: Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
Pour the frost fluid in all sinks, toilets and showers.
Switch on all taps and showers, so the hoses empty of water.
Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
NB: Leave the heating on in the cabin and the technical compartment, for as long as the cabin is in use.
NB: Make sure you air it at least once a day to reduce damp in the cabin.
NB: For cabins with a waste disposal start by flushing the toilet 2-3 times to clean the waste disposal before disconnecting the water supply and drainage.
1: First switch off the water heater and disconnect the water supply. (It must not be switched on without water)
2: Pour the frost fluid in all sinks, toilets and showers.
3: Switch on all taps and showers, so the hoses empty of water.
4: Empty all toilets by flushing them one last time. Then disconnect the drain.
5: Empty the water heater and hoses by opening all the drain cocks. The number may vary.
6: Finish by disconnecting the power cable. Remember to clean the cabin if you have rented it.
NB: Leave the heating on in the cabin and the technical compartment, for as long as the cabin is in use.
NB: Make sure you air it at least once a day to reduce damp in the cabin.
Fill the water tank by turning the lock (triangle) and pressing the lid in. The tank can hold approx. 65 L.
Use the sink by pressing on the foot pump. The used water will run into the toilet.
Pump the handle on the side of the toilet to flush the toilet with water.
Pull the handle to empty the toilet tank. Flush through with water to clean.
1: Fill the water tank by turning the lock (triangle) and pressing the lid in. The tank can hold approx. 65 L.
2: Use the sink by pressing on the foot pump. The used water will run into the toilet.
3: Pump the handle on the side of the toilet to flush the toilet with water.
4: Pull the handle to empty the toilet tank. Flush through with water to clean.
The wheel rims must be tightened with a pressure of 90 Nm (9 kilo). Pump the tyres according to tyre description.
Use a grease gun to oil the 3 grease nipples on the handbrake and nose wheel. Use a spray or cloth to lubricate the 4 spindles for the support legs.
• There must not be any people in the cabin during driving.
• There must not be any loose parts in the cabin during driving. Close and lock cupboards, windows and doors.
• Make sure any heavy objects are placed in the centre above the axle while driving.
• Make sure that the electrical cable that connects the cabin to the car does not touch the ground while driving.
• Screw the support legs down so that the angle form the cabin is at least 45 degrees. They are only for support and cannot carry the cabin.
• Plugs must not be loaded with more than 2200 W.
• Cover heat sources to reduce fire risk.
• Do not throw sanitary towels or similar into the toilets as it can block them and damage the waste disposal unit.
• Never use scouring agents or strong cleaning fluids. Only use mild detergent solution.
Scanvogn Australia. The Yard, 2 Aston Rd, Erina NSW 2250
Tel: (02) 4367 0026 | Email: info@scanvogn.com.au
Scanvogn Australia
The Yard, 2 Aston Rd
Erina
NSW 2250
Tel: (02) 4367 0026
Email: info@scanvogn.com.au