AUSTRACK CAMPERS TALAWANA X15LS Manual de usuario

Please read owner’s manual before using the equipment. Third party component manuals

should be read in conjunction with this manual. Maintenance guidelines must be met or

exceeded, failing to meet these guidelines may result in serious injury or death and property

damage. Specication may change without notice.

©Copyright Austrack Campers 2023

USER MANUAL

 
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Table of Contents 
Store Locator ............................................................2 
Re-sellers and suppliers...........................................3 
Rising Sun Townsville –Re-seller.......................3 
Precision Motors Armidale –Re-seller...............3 
Redarc...................................................................3 
Projecta ................................................................3 
Truma hot water systems ...................................3 
Country Comfort hot water systems..................3 
Dometic Air Conditioners....................................3 
Cruisemaster........................................................3 
Ark .........................................................................3 
General Safety Introduction....................................4 
Weight Explanations ................................................5 
Load Distribution......................................................6 
Specifications ...........................................................7 
Electrical System......................................................9 
Battery Management System .............................9 
Batteries ...............................................................9 
Solar......................................................................9 
Inverter ...............................................................10 
Mains Power....................................................... 10 
Extra Solar Input ................................................ 11 
Control Panel ..................................................... 11 
Fuse box..............................................................12 
Water System..........................................................13 
Water Pump........................................................13 
Mains water connection.................................... 13 
Truma Ultra-Rapid Hot Water System..................14 
How to light hot water system on gas ............. 14 
How to light hot water system on 240 V ..........14 
General Usage Instructions...............................14 
Hot Water System Maintenance.......................14 
Braking Systems.....................................................15 
Electric Brakes ...................................................15 
Trailer Plug Wiring .............................................15 
Anderson plug....................................................15 
Trailer Breakaway.............................................. 16 
Handbrake.......................................................... 16 
Regular checks........................................................17 
Wheel Nuts ......................................................... 17 
Hitch ................................................................... 17 
Suspension bolts............................................... 17 
Setting up campsite............................................... 18 
Electric Roof....................................................... 18 
Electric roof re-set steps................................... 18 
Stabiliser Legs.................................................... 18 
Jockey wheel ..................................................... 18 
Outside Shade........................................................ 20 
Electric awning .................................................. 20 
Canvas Annex..................................................... 20 
Wet weather camping....................................... 21 
Toilet ....................................................................... 22 
Preparing the waste tank ................................. 22 
Use of the toilet ................................................. 22 
Emptying the flush tank.................................... 22 
Gas System ............................................................. 23 
External Kitchen..................................................... 24 
Internal Fridge........................................................ 25 
Fridge control panel.......................................... 25 
Using the fridge ................................................. 26 
Locking mechanism .......................................... 26 
Troubleshooting................................................ 26 
Air Conditioner ....................................................... 27 
Smart TV ................................................................. 28 
To connect to Wi-Fi ........................................... 28 
Download New Apps......................................... 29 
Care Advice............................................................. 30 
External Paint .................................................... 30 
Corrosion Protection......................................... 30 
Internal surfaces................................................ 30 
Condensation/Mould ........................................ 30 
Mirrors ................................................................ 30 
Windows............................................................. 31 
Troubleshooting .................................................... 32 
Warranty T&C’s....................................................... 35 
Maintenance Schedule.......................................... 42 
Quick Links ............................................................. 43 
Austrack Academy............................................. 43 
Spare parts request form.................................. 43 
Austrack Campers Blog..................................... 43 
 

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Store Locator

Head Office

07 5498 3888

[email protected]

Scan for Map

Caboolture Showroom

73 Lear Jet Drive Caboolture, QLD 4510

07 5408 7111

caboolture@austrackcampers.com.au

Rocklea Showroom

7 Collinsvale Street Rocklea, QLD 4106

07 3112 7868

rocklea@austrackcampers.com.au

Newcastle Showroom

4/2364 Pacific Highway Heatherbrae, NSW 2324

02 4006 6833

newcastle@austrackcampers.com.au

Melbourne Showroom

1644 Hume Highway Campbellfield, VIC 3061

03 9357 5081

Melb@austrackcampers.com.au

Perth Showroom

634 Casella Place Kewdale, WA 6105

08 6252 7007

perth@austrackcampers.com.au

Adelaide Showroom

113-119 Morphett Road Camden Park, SA 5038

08 7009 1018

adelaide@austrackcampers.com.au

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Re-sellers and suppliers

Rising Sun Townsville –Re-seller

35 Bowen Road Rosslea, QLD 4812

07 4779 0211

Precision Motors Armidale –Re-seller

101/107 Barney Street Armidale, NSW

02 36772 5866

Redarc

www.redarc.com.au

Technical support 1300 733 272

Projecta

www.projecta.com.au

Technical support 1800 422 422

Truma hot water systems

https://www.leisure-tec.com.au/services/

Technical support 1300 072 018

Country Comfort hot water systems

https://countrycomfortwaterheater.com.au/

Technical support 0438 242 813 or 0412 111 656

Dometic Air Conditioners

https://www.dometic.com/en-au/support/service-locator

Technical support 1800 21 21 21

Cruisemaster

https://cruisemaster.com.au/

Customer Service & Support 1300 35 45 65

Ark

https://www.arkcorp.com.au/

Customer Service & Support 02 9678 9036

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General Safety Introduction

WARNING–Before using this product you should read this manual,

and those manuals supplied by component manufacturers applicable to

this product.

This manual is supplied as a reference to required maintenance of your new Austrack Campers

Hybrid offroad camper.

Failure to use and maintain the product in accordance with what is outlined in thismanual may affect

your warranty.

Incorrect and/or insufficient maintenance may cause product failure resulting in property loss,

damage or injury or death.

Maintenance intervals are critical for normal use; extreme use may require shorter or additional

maintenance intervals. See Maintenance Schedule for more details.

This manual content does not imply, express or other any warranty, the owner should read the

Warranty T&C’s included in this manual.

Before using this product, you need to be certain that your tow vehicle is suitably rated and equipped

to tow the product safely and legally.

The trailer and vehicle pairing must we within the safe “Maximum Towing Capacity”, “Ball Weight

Capacity” and “Gross Combination Mass” as stated by the vehicle manufacturer.

This Hybrid camper is fitted with electric brakes and a “Breakaway System”. Requirements for

breakaway systems can vary from state to state. The breakaway battery draws its charge from the

house battery system of the Hybrid. See Braking Systems section for more details.

Austrack Campers reserves the right to modify an advertised component (e.g., air conditioning unit,

stove, inverter) with an item of similar value and quality, due to supply and availability. In order to

fulfill orders, all Austrack Campers are subject to change at Austrack's discretion.

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Weight Explanations

GCM Gross Combination Mass. The weight of your fully loaded vehicle and fully loaded trailer when

hitched together.

GVM Gross Vehicle Mass. This is the weight of your fully loaded vehicle.

TARE The weight of the vehicle or trailer without water, fuel or any cargo.

ATM Aggregate Trailer Mass. The maximum your trailer can weigh fully loaded.

GTM Gross Trailer Mass. The maximum weight on the axle when fully loaded.

TBM Tow Ball Mass. The weight exerted on the vehicle when hitched. This weight transfers to your

vehicle when hitched and becomes a part of the vehicles GVM.

GCM = ATM + GVM

ATM = TBM + GTM

Payload = ATM –TARE

Your Vehicle’s towing capacity is the maximum weight your vehicle can legally and safely pull when

towing, however it is also crucial to know the Gross Combination Mass allowed by the towing vehicle.

State laws regulate all towing requirements, including speed limits. It's crucial to understand and

adhere to towing capacity limits for several reasons.

Exceeding these limits is both dangerous and against the law. It also places undue stress on your

vehicle's brakes and components, leading to damage and wear. Furthermore, an overweight vehicle

usually isn't covered by insurance.

When it comes to towing your camper, one of the most critical factors to consider is the tow ball

weight. This often-overlooked aspect of towing can significantly impact your safety and the handling

of your camper on the road.

A general rule of thumb is that the tow ball weight should be around 9-11% of the loaded camper's

total weight. For example, if your loaded camper weighs 3,000 kg, your ideal tow ball weight should

be between 270 kg (9%) and 330 kg (11%).

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Load Distribution

When heading away on your next big adventure it is important to load your caravan correctly to

distribute weight evenly and achieve a suitable ball weight load and prevent loading in a manner

that can cause a caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The optimum ball weight on

a caravan is between 9% and 11% of the total caravan weight.

WARNING: BALL LOADING (DOWNWARD LOAD ON TOW HITCH) MUST NOT EXCEED 350KG

OR THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TOW BAR RATING,

WHICH EVER IS THE LOWEST.

Exceeding these limits may result in an accident, causing property damage and/or serious injury or

death.

• Always load both sides of the caravan evenly

• Load heavy items low and directly over the axle.

• Secure all items to prevent damage to the caravan during travel.

• Consider water tank levels and how they may affect the balance front and back and the percentage

of ball weight.

• Overhead cupboards should only be used for lightweight items such as clothes, personal items,

bedding etc.

• Never store heavy items in overhead cupboards.

• Heavy cooking equipment should be stored in lower cupboards.

• Tinned and bottled food for cooking etc. should be stored in the pantry drawer.

• Never load in a manner that causes the ball weight to exceed the limit of the tow vehicle.

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Specifications

Construction • Fully welded aluminium frame construction with Royal silver aluminium composite

panel & gloss black aluminium checker plate. Drawbar & Chassis hot dipped galvanised Inside &

Outside 150 x 50 x 4mm. Full RHS box chassis 100 x 50 x 3mm. Q345 Steel Tube.

Roof Construction • Reinforced aluminium composite with aluminium frame.

Hitch • McHitch 3.5T Full Off-road Coupling. ADR approved & rated safety chains. Dual rear recovery

points. Ark XO 750 Series extra heavy duty fully adjustable dual wheel jockey wheel.

Brakes • 6 stud 4x4 hubs, heavy duty bearings & 12 inch heavy duty electric brakes with mechanical

handbrake. Trailer breakaway system.

Suspension • Adjustable independent coil spring suspension with twin reinforced shock absorbers.

Gas & Fuel • 2 x 9kg or 4.5kg Gas cylinder holders. 2 x 20L Jerry Can tiedown points.

Wheels & Tyres • 4 x Brand New Reinforced Black alloy mag wheels. 4 x Brand New M/T (Mud Terrain)

tyres. Tyre Size : 265/75-R16. 4 x Heavy Duty Lockable & Adjustable Drop-Down stabiliser legs. Spare

tyre holder. 4 x Embossed Mudflaps.

Electrical Connection • 1 x 7 pin flat or round plug. 2 x 50Amp Anderson plugs. External 240V inlet,

240V outlet.

Electrical System • 4 x 100AH Renogy Lithium batteries. 6 x 100 W Renogy roof mounted solar panels.

REDARC 2kW Pure Sinewave inverter with 240V auto changeover REDARC Manager30 with built in 30

amp AC charger, 30 amp DC/DC charger. Including full battery management system. Internal &

external 240V outlets. Multiple USB & accessory outlets. LED Tail lights/LED tent

lights/Indicators/Number plate lights. Wireless charging.

Lighting • External LED body lights, Multiple internal LED lights & 2 LED reading lights. LED Stair light

handle.

Gas Lines • Completely plumbed from gas cylinders to kitchen with dual cylinder change over valve

& gas certification certificate. Additional bayonet gas connection at rear of camper for a BBQ gas

supply.

Water Storage • 2 x 120L Foodgrade poly water tanks & 1 x 80L plumbed grey water tank & system.

12.5L per min 12V Electric Pump. Water tank guards, water gauge.

Storage • Multiple Storage Boxes with Drawers & plenty of open space. High Quality pinch-weld

automotive seals & adjustable compression locks.

Windows & Doors • Double glazed 3-stage opening tinted windows & shade curtain with mosquito &

midgee proof meshing & blackout screens.

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Internal setup • Push button electric pop up roof for easy quick set up. Internal zip windows with

screens in pop top.

Internal Features • Timber look Vinyl flooring. Dining table. Upright wardrobe & draw storage.

Internal fridge. Multiple internal side pockets for extra storage.

Dining • Adjustable table with Internal Seating.

Mattress • King size plush 150mm foldable inner pocket spring mattress.

Shower • Truma Water ultra rapid Gas/electric water heater. Full internal bathroom with electric

flushing toilet (external removable cassette), vanity sink with mirror & fully adjustable shower rose &

shower curtain. External hot/cold RV Side Mounted Shower Tent.

Kitchen • Pull out Stainless steel kitchen with cutlery drawer, hot/cold tap, large sink & AGA approved

multi burner cooktop. Multiple storage compartments.

Bonus inclusions:

•Truma Underfloor Air Conditioner

•Internal 80L Fridge

•Wireless Reversing Camera

•Wireless Mobile Phone Chargers

•Multiple gas outlets to allow for kitchen plumbing & also a spare for a BBQ

•Electric PVC waterproof awning: 4M x 2.4M

•Fully enclosed canvas annex incl. roof, walls, floor, draft skirt. 450gsm

•MP5 Stereo & External Speakers

•Smart TV with internal & external positioning mounts

Closed Measurements • 6670L x 2310W x 2235H (including aircon)

Payload • Approx. 870kg

Tare weight • Approx. 2130kg

Registered • 3000kg Ball

Weight • Approx. 225kg

VIN plate • All ready for registration

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Electrical System

Battery Management System

The Talawana is equipped with the Redarc Manager30 Battery Management System (BMS). The

Manager30 operates like 6 separate products, it charges an auxiliary battery from the vehicle while

on the move, it’s a 240 V charger, a MPPT solar regulator, a battery isolator, a load disconnect

controller, all with a remote battery monitor. This is wired into the Talawana so that you do not need

to change the charging source, the BMS will always prioritise the solar charging, and top up from the

other inputs if available and required.

Batteries

The Talawana is fitted with 4 x 100 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries. These batteries have an

integrated BMS to prevent accidental damage to the batteries. Included is an activation cable, should

the battery become discharged at or below 10 V, connect the hybrid to a power source and press the

button on the activation cable to awaken the batteries. It is only required to activate one battery,

and this will awaken both.

When the hybrid is placed into storage, it is important to ensure that there is a power source

connected, either from mains 240 V or solar. The Redarc Manager30 BMS can be put into storage

mode to ensure that the batteries are maintained. It is still important to check the battery condition

on a regular basis, especially if relying on solar to maintain the charge. If the hybrid is under shelter

or has a fitted cover, an external power source will be required to maintain the power to the batteries.

Even with the control panel turned off, there will be power draw on the batteries.

Solar

There is 600W of solar standard on the Talawana. This is mounted on the roof of the hybrid and is

connected to the MPPT solar regulator connection of the Redarc Manager30 BMS. This will

automatically begin charging when the panel is exposed to solar radiation. Whilst 600 W of solar is

generally more than sufficient to supply enough power to the batteries for normal usage, there will

be times that an external panel will need to be connected to maintain the battery voltage. Shade

from trees or cloud cover can greatly affect the performance of the solar panels. Excessive use of the

inverter or running extra fridge/freezers will also draw more current than the solar can replace each

day.

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