Cub C16 User manual

C16 OWNER’S MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of the Cub C16! This manual serves as a brief introduction to

help you make the most of your C16 experience. Please refer to manufacturer manuals where

possible for detailed instructions, maintenance, and safe use of appliances and fittings.

PLEASE READ AND COMPREHEND these instructions before using your C16 for the first time.

TAKE THE TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOUR C16 and become familiar with all standard fittings and

options on the caravan.

IF IN DOUBT or if you feel you are doing something wrong, please call your local CUB dealer for

advice.

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CONTENTS 
CARAVAN TRAVEL CHECK LIST........................................................................................................................................3 
PACKING THE C16...........................................................................................................................................................5 
SAFETY...........................................................................................................................................................................7 
COUPLING....................................................................................................................................................................11 
12-PIN TRAILER PLUG...................................................................................................................................................12 
AL-KO TOW ASSIST MODULE........................................................................................................................................12 
SCUPPER VENT –DUST PREVENTION............................................................................................................................13 
BREAKAWAY SYSTEM...................................................................................................................................................13 
REAR VISION CAMERA .................................................................................................................................................15 
CARAVAN –SETTING UP.............................................................................................................................................16 
EXTERNAL KITCHEN.................................................................................................................................................... 16 
AWNING ....................................................................................................................................................................17 
RED-VISION TVMS......................................................................................................................................................21 
BATTERY MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................................22 
REDARC BMS30 &BCDC1240D –240V AND 12V................................................................................................................... 22 
SOLAR PANELS..................................................................................................................................................................... 23 
CONNECTION TO 240 VOLT ELECTRICITY............................................................................................................................. 23 
INVERTER (OPTIONAL) ............................................................................................................................................... 24 
12V & 240V OUTLETS ................................................................................................................................................. 25 
WATER TANKS............................................................................................................................................................ 27 
HOT WATER & HEATER OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................28 
INTERIOR LIGHT CONTROLS........................................................................................................................................ 30 
TOILET........................................................................................................................................................................31 
AIR CONDITIONING ....................................................................................................................................................37 
ROOF VENTILATION ...................................................................................................................................................39 
WINDOWS .................................................................................................................................................................41 
ENTRY DOOR.............................................................................................................................................................. 42 
SHOWER SCREEN DOOR .............................................................................................................................................44 
FUSION STEREO..........................................................................................................................................................45 
FRIDGE....................................................................................................................................................................... 47 
MICROWAVE.............................................................................................................................................................. 48 
TABLE LEGS ................................................................................................................................................................ 49 
TV50 
WI-FI SET UP ..............................................................................................................................................................51 
JACKING THE CARAVAN.............................................................................................................................................. 52 
FIBREGLASS CARE.......................................................................................................................................................52 
WHEEL CARE ..............................................................................................................................................................53 
SERVICING..................................................................................................................................................................53 
KEYS, REMOTES & ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................54 
APPENDIX ..................................................................................................................................................................59 
 

1. CARAVAN TRAVEL CHECK LIST

Before travelling it is important to make sure your caravan is secured and in good condition

for travel. Below is a checklist of things to note before you make your trip if you have not used

your caravan in a while or it is your first trip.

oCheck your tow vehicle and trailer are roadworthy. Check your brakes and lights are

working.

oCheck wheel nuts, bearings, suspension are in good condition.

oCheck your tyre pressure and wear. Make sure tyres are of the same construction on

all wheels and have a tread depth of 1.6mm or more

oMake sure your maximum weight does not exceed what is recommended for your

caravan and car (refer to weights and loads)

oMake sure ball weight is 7-10% of total ATM (maximum unhitched weight of fully

loaded trailer)

INSIDE:

oTest the smoke alarm by pressing the Test button until it sounds. Be sure to do it at

arm’s length away.

oRoof skylight hatch is closed.

oWindows are all closed and locked

oIf required check scupper vent is open to prevent dust ingress.

oFridge and microwave are closed and secure.

oPantry, kitchen drawers and under bed drawer are locked.

oTable legs are locked into position.

oEnsuite roof vent is closed, ensuite cabinet is locked, shower head is secure

oMake sure there is no one inside the caravan you are towing.

OUTSIDE:

oEntry door is closed and locked. Check frame to make sure its secured. Handle should

be flat to the door.

oCheck safety chains, coupling and tow pin are clean and in good condition before

attaching. Make sure to keep hands and fingers clear and safety chains are attached.

oFront gas bottle and jerry can storage area is secure. Make sure all bottles are closed

and gas is off.

oInspect the fire extinguisher, make sure the gauge is in the green area and there is no

corrosion or damage.

oCheck awning brackets are firmly attached and bolts are not loose.

oTest the 240V circuit breakers with test button. Make sure you have packed a 15A

extension lead if you plan to use 240V mains power.

oTest Camec Breakaway System to make sure it is charged (with test button) and is

working correctly. Disconnect the trailer plug from the tow vehicle, check fuses, and

pull the break-away pin from the break-away switch attached at the A-frame (near

where the trailer connects to the tow vehicle). The electric brakes and brake lights of

the caravan should activate.

oMake sure RedVision system is turned off.

oMake sure HWS heater fuel supply is shut off.

oAll storage lockers outside are closed and locked.

oOutside toilet door is locked and the flush water tank is less than half full and the waste

holding tank is empty or not more than ¾ full to avoid leakage.

oFresh water tanks are full, grey water is empty, and water tank box is secured. Make

sure you have packed the hoses.

oWind down legs are up and secured.

NOTE:

•Learner, P1 car license holders and learner and provisional motorcycle riders are not

allowed to tow.

•You must not tow more than 1 trailer at a time

•You must secure and cover your load, making sure it does not overhang.

•During the trip, make sure coupling, all doors, hatches, covers and any load or

equipment, are still properly secured.

2. PACKING THE C16

The CUB C16 features a design style where most of the storage space is located forward of the

axle. This aspect needs to be carefully considered when packing the C16 for travel to ensure

that the maximum weight applied to the towbar of the tow vehicle is not exceeded.

Note that the most stable, sway-free towing condition is achieved when the ball load is within

7-10% of the trailer’s ATM. At the tare weight (weight of the empty van when delivered), the

tare ball weight is approx. 175kg, which is 8.5% of the tare weight. When the van is fully loaded

the ball weight percentage will likely increase, make sure to keep it within the 7-10%.

Before travelling, remember to make sure all doors, windows, vents, and hatches are closed

and locked securely.

See the next page for packing weight distribution guide.

Weights & Loads

Before packing your vehicle and trailer, it is important to know and understand the following

terms and limitations imposed upon your TOW-VEHICLE by the vehicle manufacturer.

1. GROSS VEHICLE MASS (GVM): The maximum legal weight of the tow-vehicle when it is

fully loaded. (This includes everything: the driver, passengers, equipment fitted to the

vehicle such as roof racks and bull-bars, luggage, fuel, weight on the tow ball etc.)

2. GROSS COMBINATION MASS (GCM): The maximum legal COMBINED weight of the loaded

tow-vehicle AND the loaded trailer.

3. TOWING CAPACITY: The maximum weight of a fully loaded trailer that the tow-vehicle can

legally tow. NOTE: If the towbar fitted to the vehicle is a factory-fitted or dealer-fitted item,

it will inevitably match this rating. However, if the towbar is a non-genuine after-market

fitment, it would be prudent to check the plaque fitted to the towbar to verify what the

Towing Capacity of the towbar in this case is.

4. TOW BALL MASS (TBM): The maximum downward load that can be applied to the tow-

ball (or equivalent). NOTE: It is also important to verify that the TBM rating of the towbar

can comfortably accommodate a ball load of at least 10% of the trailer’s ATM.

Similarly, fully understand the following terms and loading limitations imposed upon the

TRAILER by the trailer manufacturer (i.e., in this case Cub Campers):

5. TARE MASS: The weight of a trailer as it is delivered (i.e., with no water or gas in their

respective tanks.)

6. ATM (AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS): The maximum permissible weight of a free-standing,

fully loaded trailer (i.e., unhitched).

7. GTM (GROSS TRAILER MASS): The maximum permissible weight of a fully loaded trailer as

applied to the ground by the main wheels only (i.e., hitched).

NOTE: All these loading limits must be adhered to, and in particular the GCM! If the GVM and

TOWING CAPACITY add up to a higher figure than the GCM, then the loads upon the Tow-

Vehicle, Trailer, or both must be reduced to adhere to the GCM limit. Failure to comply with

these limitations may affect safety, risk police penalties and void prospective insurance claims.

Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the caravan is used for its intended

purpose and that it is never over-loaded.

C16 - Packing Weight Distribution Guide

3. SAFETY

Fire Extinguisher

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The C16 is equipped with a 1kg ABE Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher FF1010 with a 1A20BE fire

rating. The fire extinguisher has a discharge range of 3-4mt and is rechargeable. It has a

pressure gauge to indicate internal pressure. Its discharge duration is 13 seconds. For safety

information and instructions please refer to Fire Extinguisher User Manual.

It is located in the locker with the pantry next to the external kitchen as shown below:

DANGER: This extinguisher is designed for use against small fires that have just started and

are small enough to fight safely. It is not designed to fight large fires that are burning out of

control. If the fire is too hot or smoky for you to get within 2 metres of it, do not try to fight it

yourself. Warn everyone, evacuate the premises, and have someone call your local Fire

Brigade (dial 000) from outside the building. Do not puncture or burn any fire extinguisher.

The contents are under pressure and the extinguisher may explode. Never locate this

extinguisher close to an engine, stove, or other source of heat. It is pressurised and could

rupture or explode if exposed to temperatures over 66°C.

CAUTION: This extinguisher contains a dry powder extinguisher agent. The agent/powder is

not toxic but can irritate skin. When using this unit, avoid breathing the powder. Always

ventilate the area after use.

WARNING: Do not check the pressure or test the fire extinguisher by operating it, even briefly.

Once used it will gradually lose pressure and will not be fully charged for use in an emergency.

When the pointer drops into the recharge area, the extinguisher may still be pressurised. You

must discharge the unit completely before disposing of it.

Inspect the extinguisher before and after travel or at least once a month.

1. Remove the extinguisher from the mounting bracket and inspect the gauge. If the

pointer is in the GREEN area, the extinguisher is properly pressurised and ready to use.

If the pointer has moved to the RECHARGE area, then the extinguisher has lost

pressure and must be recharged or replaced. If the unit is new or still under warranty,

return it to Master Distributers Pty Ltd. If the warranty has expired, take the

extinguisher outside, discharge its contents completely, discard the unit, and replace

it with a new one immediately.

2. Check for signs of damage or misuse. Make sure you can still read all the text on the

label.

3. Carefully examine the surface of the extinguisher for corrosion. You can help prevent

corrosion by cleaning the extinguisher if it gets wet or dirty. If you notice corrosion

during the warranty period, return the unit.

4. Make sure the tamper indicator (“safety seal”) is still intact. Make sure the nozzle is

clean and unobstructed.

5. When you finish inspecting the extinguisher, put it back securely into the mounting

bracket.

BEFORE YOU FIGHT ANY FIRE:

•Make sure everyone is leaving or has left the building.

•Notify your local fire authority by dialling 000.

•Make sure the fire is confined to a small area and is not spreading.

•Make sure you have a clear, unobstructed escape route.

•Make sure you know how to safely use your fire extinguisher.

•If you are fighting the fire and the fire begins to spread or burn out of control,

GET OUT IMMEDIATELY! Do not fight the fire yourself.

Smoke Alarm

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The C16 is fitted with a Quell Smoke Alarm with Hush function. Refer to Smoke Alarm user

manual for information about operation and maintenance.

WARNING: TEST YOUR SMOKE ALARM OPERATION AFTER CARAVAN OR MOBILE HOME

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN STORAGE, BEFORE EACH TRIP AND AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK DURING USE

Testing

Test the unit to ensure proper operation, by pressing the Test/Hush button for at least 5

seconds (or until the unit sounds). This will sound the alarm if the electronic circuitry, horn,

and battery are working.

CAUTION: Due to the loudness (85 decibels) of the alarm, always stand an arms-length away

from the unit when testing.

If no alarm sounds, the unit has a defective battery or other failure. DO NOT use an open flame

to test your alarm, you could damage the alarm or ignite combustible materials and start a

fire. Erratic or faint sound coming from your alarm may indicate a defective alarm.

Low Battery

This alarm has a low battery monitor which will cause the alarm to “chirp” approximately

every 40-50 seconds for a minimum of 30 days when the battery gets low. Use only the

following 9-volt batteries for replacement:

Alkaline Type

•Energizer 522

•Duracell MN1604 or MX1604

•Gold Peak 1604A

•Panasonic 6AM6, 6AM-6, 6AM-6PI, 6AM6X or 6LR61(GA)

Lithium Type

•Ultralife U9VL-J

Smoke Sensing Chamber Operation

This alarm will “chirp” if it detects a problem with the smoke sensing chamber. This chirp will

occur approximately 20 seconds after the flash of the red LED indicator light.

Clean the alarm. If the alarm is still chirping, replace the alarm.

LED indicators:

This alarm is equipped with a red LED indicator, with three modes of operation.

Red LED - Flashing every 40–50 seconds: Indicates that the smoke alarm is operating properly.

Red LED - Flashing: When the Test/Hush button is pressed, or when the smoke alarm senses

particles of combustion and goes into alarm (constant pulsating sound), the red LED will flash

once per second. The flashing LED and pulsating alarm will continue until the air is cleared.

Red LED - Alarm silencer (HushTM mode) indication: The red LED will flash every 11 seconds,

indicating the smoke alarm is in the alarm silencer (HushTM) mode.

Alarm Silencer (HushTM)

The alarm silencer (Test/HushTM button) is extremely useful in a kitchen area or other areas

prone to nuisance alarms.

The alarm silencer (HushTM) has the capability of temporarily desensitising the alarm circuit

for about 11 minutes. This feature is to be used only when a known alarm condition, such as

smoke from cooking, activates the alarm.

The smoke alarm is desensitised by pushing and releasing the alarm silencer (Test/HushTM

button) on the smoke alarm cover. If the smoke is not too dense, the alarm will silence

immediately. The red LED will illuminate every 11 seconds to indicate that the alarm is in a

temporarily desensitized condition. The smoke alarm will automatically reset after

approximately 11 minutes. If after this period particles of combustion are still present, the

alarm will sound again.

The alarm silencer (HushTM) can be used repeatedly until the air has been cleared of the

condition causing the alarm. Pushing the Test/Hush button on the alarm will end the alarm

silencer (HushTM) period.

NOTE: Dense smoke will override the alarm silencer (HushTM) and sound a continuous alarm.

Electrical

WARNING –A CONNECTABLE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION BATTERY SHALL

ONLY BE REPLACED BY ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND SPECIFICATION AS

THAT ORIGINALLY FITTED. UPGRADES TO THE BATTERY OR SYSTEM

SHALL ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A COMPETENT PERSON.

230VAC POWER POINT SUPPLYING BATTERY CHARGER:

•IS NOT CONTROLLED BY THE POWER SOURCE CHANGEOVER SWITCH.

•IS FED DIRECTLY FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER INLET. (VIA POWER INLET

SAFETY SWITCH.)

•CANNOT BE SUPPLIED FROM THE INVERTER.

•IS ONLY LIVE WHEN EXTERNAL POWER IS CONNECTED TO THE CARAVAN &

“EXTERNAL SUPPLY PROTECTION” IS SWITCHED “ON.”

NOTE: Any unauthorised modification of any kind to Low-Voltage and/or Extra-Low Voltage

wiring systems, batteries, components etc. of this trailer will void product warranty.

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