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[stuboy7]

we have just bought a 1991 dethleffs globetrotter LHD. didnt get a manual with it cant seem to work out how anything works. this is are first motorhome please can anybody help???

 

[stuboy7]

we have just bought a 1991 dethleffs globetrotter LHD. didnt get a manual with it cant seem to work out how anything works. this is our first motorhome please can anybody help???

 

[skylark_irl]

Stuboy,

Congrats on the purchase - and many years of happy motoring ahead no doubt.

In order for us nice folk Rofl1 to help - can you be a bit more specific?? What things are you most in need of guidance with.

you could try search for a topic you need help with first - I'm sure others have already asked most questions, but in case you can't find the answers, post specific questions and we'll do what we can!

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[bazfergy]

we have just bought a 1991 dethleffs globetrotter LHD. didnt get a manual with it cant seem to work out how anything works. this is are first motorhome please can anybody help???

try dethleffsownersclub.co.uk they should be able to help you:thumb:

 

[stuboy7]

thanks for your reply, what im trying to work out is the control panel, their are 4 small black buttons below the battery gauge which i think tell state of batteries? also i believe i need to fit 50 mbar regulator on gas bottles? cant lite fridge at mo,

 

[pappajohn]

hi stuboy.

are your bottles Calor or some other make...its printed on them.

if calor what colour are they....red or blue?

if red then you need a propane regulator,

if blue you need a butane regulator.

if its yellow or grey then its not calor and calor regs wont fit.

wouldnt worry too much about the pressure as new ones are 30/37millibar which is correct.

available from any caravan shop and a lot of hardware stores. around £7

while you are looking have a look at the date printed on the rubber gas hose in the locker. its the date the hose was made.
anything over 5 years old and it should be renewed as a matter of safety....they do perish and will leak.

if you cant find a date its worth renewing it anyway to be safe. couple of quid a meter.

push the hose onto the reg and fix with a jubilee/hose clip.

not sure about the buttons as all vans have different control panels.

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[skylark_irl]

OK - that control panel is known as a "zig" unit. There are different models, so Google ZIG unit and try to get details about your model.

In general they are switches for

on / off switches for:
- all 12 V electrics in the cmping bit (light, pumps fans, etc)
- the water pump
- the battery charger
- maybe the fridge (rare though)

toggle switches combined with displays (either little lamps or dials)
- battery voltage - main batt / leisure batt
- water level - tank 1 / tank 2 or fresh / waste


As for the Gas - perhaps someone with more info will pop by soon - it's not my area!

 

[stuboy7]

hi pappajohn have got a blue bottle will get a new regulater, have joined dethleffs owners club think can get english manual from them.

 

[pappajohn]

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

dont forget to check the hose date...for a couple of quid it isnt worth the risk of a leak.

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[stuboy7]

:Cool: will do thanks very much for info

 

[stuboy7]

skylark_irl

thanks for info the panel has 5 red little push in trips and a green 1, hopefully will get a manual.:thumb: