Car information - Renault express or similar

Brand: Renault Express | Engine: 1.5 Diesel | Gearbox: Manual

1. sleeping area

Our AB category is equipped with a bed, size 190 x 130 cm. During the night you can place your luggage in the space under the bed or on the front seats. To transform the bench/seat into a bed, pull the wood plate underneath the mattress towards you and put the mattress on top of it so it’s ready for bedtime. (1.1)

Interior - Inside our AB category car, you will find two tables. One from the back and one inside the camper. (1.2)
In the back of the car you can find shelves with boxes which contain everything you need to cook and clean the camper. (1.3)

2. WebastO heating system

Our AB Category campers are equipped with a parking heating system: Webasto.
Here are few things you need to know about it:

• The heater runs with electricity and fuel. The amount of fuel used is minimal, so you don’t have to be worried about getting an empty tank in the morning but make sure to always have a little bit in the tank or the heater won’t work.
• The heater works with an extra battery, which, fully charged, can run approximately 8-10 hours depending on the temperature outside.
• You need to drive the car for about 2 hours to recharge the battery fully.
• It takes 2-3 minutes for the heater to warm up and start heating.
• Remember to turn off the heater before you start driving or you can cause serious damages to the heater. Indeed, gravel might clog the air intake underneath the car if you drive while it’s on.
• It takes 2-3 minutes for the heater to cool and shut down after you turned it off.
• It is normal that the heater makes a clicking sound from time to time, it comes from the pump which is delivering fuel for the heater to burn. Don’t panic, there are no bombs in our KúKús!

How to use Webasto heater [Click here to watch the video]

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  OFF position.
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  ON position.
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  OFF position no lights.
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  ON position.
  Press top button and red light will appear.

Troubleshooting

In any case, when the heater stops functioning, the error code is indicated by a flashing power light (depending on the heater that you have, it is either a green arrow or a red dot). The number of flashes in a row identifes the error. The most common error code is 3x flash. If it indeed blinks 3 times in a row, then it means that there is an undervoltage problem (battery completely empty). To solve it, you must charge the battery fully, meaning that you need to drive the car. If the heater shows the same problem after that the car was running for about 2 hours then please remove all the fuses for 20 sec and put them back in. It will restart the remote.
You can find the fuse box on the wooden panel when you open the passenger side door. (2.1) (2.2)

The second most common problem is a clogged air intake. In order to flush it you must visit one of our workshops. In any other case, a mechanic inspection will be necessary. Please contact us in order to get assistance. We would like to kindly remind you that our road assistance is open from 8am until 8pm. For road assistance, call +354 415 5858 and press 2.

3. stove [Click here to watch the video]

In your kitchen unit you will find a gas stove packed in a black plastic box. (3.1) Take it out of its box and turn the metal lid around. (3.2) Then open the compartment on the right side of the stove and install your gas bottle. Of course, you first have to remove the red cap from the bottle before you insert it in. (3.3) To light up the stove then turn the knob to the OFF position and press down the LOCK lever. (3.4) Once the lever stays down you need to turn the fire knob all the way to the left until you hear a click sound. It might take a few sparks to light up the gas. (3.5)

WARNING

• When you are done using the stove, remove the gas bottle!
  Unlock the lever first by pulling it up.
• Do not put the stove on the plastic box and do not put a stove back in its box right after usage. Wait until it cools down.
• At any time when you are cooking, please open the door to let the smell and the smoke leave the car.

4. SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS

You can find the spare tire underneath the car from the back. (4)
The tools are located under the driver’s or passenger's seat.

Please read official car manual for further information.

KúKú Campers Basic insurance CDW

[CollisiOn Damage Waiver – Included as standard insurance]

• Covers against damages to the car in an accident = Cost 0€
• Liability: 3000€ (plus a towing fee around 500€ – 1000€)

KúKú Campers Super insurance SCDW

[Super collision damage waiver]

• Covers against damages to the car in an accident (see exceptions)
• Cost: 20€ per day and reduces the liability from 3000€ to 750€

KúKú Campers Platinum Damage Waiver PCDW

(Platinum Collision Damage Waiver)

• Covers the lessee in case of damages on the car or accident (see exceptions)
• Cost: 30€ per day and reduces the liability from 3000€ to 0€.

KúKú Campers Gravel Protection

[insures the glass Of the car]

• Covers against chipped/broken window and headlight
• Cost: 10€ per day and reduces the liability from 500€ – 0€

KúKú Campers Sand and Ash Protection

[against natural damages]

• Covers against possible damages caused by sand and/or ash storms to the whole car including the paint, windows and lights
• Cost: 10€ per day and reduces the unlimited liability to 750€

KúKú Campers Tire insurance

[covers possible damages of the tires]

• Covers the cost of repairing the tire or the tire itself if a new one must be purchased. It also covers the workshop cost of mounting the new/fixed tire. You will however have to change the tire yourself when you have a flat and bring the damaged tire to a workshop.
• Cost: 7€ per day.

Exceptions

Regardless of what insurance option you chose, we’d like to remind you about the things our insurances do not cover. Please keep in mind the following exceptions

• Reckless driving - driving too fast, driving under the infuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Categories A, AA, AB, B, BA, C and CA are allowed on paved plus smooth gravel roads only. However, driving on gravel part of road 35 and 550 voids insurance policy! If your car is found on F-roads, you will be fined 500€.

• Campers categories D, E, EA, F, G, H, I & J are 4x4 vehicles  which can enter mountain roads (the F-roads)
  They can drive and are insured on them, except road F-88, F-210, F-249. 
  
  

• Undercarriage damage is not covered. If you drive over a big rock, check the car, especially for oil leakage.
  Let us know how severe the damage is (Small unchecked problems can become major ones).

• Rivers – Only 4x4 vehicles can cross rivers. Damage caused by river crossing is not covered. Please note that drowning the engine/car might result with extremely high costs (even around 40 000€). KúKú recommends to skip river crossing if you are unsure or uninsured.

• Damage due to the wind catching the doors is not covered by the insurance.

• Foreign objects blown onto the car such as: ashes, sandstorms, objects blown by storms.

• Flat tires – It’s the lessee’s responsibility to change the tire, find a workshop and get the flat tire fixed.
  (See obligations of the lessee, section 20 for further information).

Other things KúKú Campers wants you to be aware of...

• SHEEP – BE CAREFULL
  They are dumb animals and behave illogically. Hurting or killing a sheep will result in a 500EUR payment for damaged property to the farmer.

• CLEANING THE CAR ON THE INSIDE IS YOUR JOB
  If you don’t, we will charge you 50€ for: A–AA–AB–D–G–J campers and 100€ for: B–BA–C–CA–E–EA–F–H–I campers and the staff will party for it!

• KILOMETERS
  Unlimited mileage for you, KUKU friend.

• BRAKES
  When going down long hills, down shift and use the engine to slow the car down. Automatic cars not concerned. However, all cars must slow down when passing a car on a narrow road to avoid causing gravel damage to the vehicles.

• SPEED LIMITS
  SPEED LIMITS Highway 90 km/h – Towns 50 km/h – Gravel roads 60 km/h – Tunnels 70km/h. Speed cameras have really low tolerance! Note that you will be charged €50 processing fee if you get a fne!

• CAMPING IN ICELAND
  We recommend staying at camping sites during your stay in Iceland.
  Check www.visiticeland.com

• STAY CONNECTED
  If you are planning on driving around the ring road make sure you share your itinerary with someone who can help in case of an emergency, see www.safetravel.is
  It's a good idea to check in with friends and family online too. Grandma misses you.

• STAY CLEAN
  Please don´t poop in nature. Restrooms and trash cans are available at gas stations, campsites and tourist information. Showers can be found at local swimming pools and campsites.

• BE A GOOD TOURIST
  Keep Iceland beautiful by leaving no trace! Dispose of your trash and use proper toilets, don´t enter roped off areas, park only in designated parking places, don´t go off road, avoid standing in the middle of the road to take selfes but most importantly stay clear of elves and trolls

• SAFETY
  We recommend you check the weather forecast and road conditions regularly as the weather in Iceland can change so quickly and it is very common to experience all 4 seasons in just a day, so… be ready, avoid the storms and drive carefully! We’d like to remind you that driving when wind speed reaches 20m/s is not recommended at all. It is advised that you’d reconsider your plans and change your route. Check www.vedur.is for weather forecast and www.road.is for road conditions.

KUKU MAPS

Kuku Campsites map 🏕️

The best tool for your road trip !    

This map is a must have for all campers in Iceland ! You can filter campsites according to their opening periods, and if you are using the Camping card you will be able to see all campsites included in red. 

KUKU MAPS

The Ultimate Kuku map of Iceland 🗺️

One map, a thousand thing to do !

Whether you like to plan things or just go wild during your road trip, this map is for you !
Here we've gathered all the most important places to see in our beautiful island of fire and ice: waterfalls, black beaches, volcanoes and even more !  

Roundabouts in Iceland

... a headache to visitors

Before you hit the road and start driving your KÚKÚ mobile, you might be interested in finding out more about the Icelandic rules on the road.

While you might be focused on things like how traffic lights work here or what actual side of the road Icelanders drive on – the right, in case you didn’t know – you will be surprised to learn that the difficulty comes from somewhere completely different.
In fact, it’s the country’s roundabouts that will possibly cause you some small trouble. Here’s why:

RIGHT OF WAY IN ICELAND

What keeps the traffic mainly fluid in Iceland is that drivers all understand who has the right of way in roundabouts.

On a two-lane roundabout in Iceland, the vehicle in the inner lane has the right of way.
The vehicle in the outer lane must yield. As simple as that!

You probably stopped for a second and are now wondering how it is then, back home. Be sure that the opposite is true, but don’t even bother checking a copy of the Icelandic highway code, there’s nothing about roundabouts’ rules except that it’s forbidden to park on one. The right of way thing is not really a law but an accepted convention which is working well so far as everyone is aware about it and respect it.

In Iceland, it is required by law to have the headlights of any vehicle in motion switched on, any time of the day, all year round. Whether it is daytime or night-time, a bright summer day or a dark winter night, the headlights of your KÚKÚ car must be always on! Keep that in mind or you could risk getting fined by the police if they stop you with your headlights switched off while driving.

!!! BATTERY !!!

Remember to ALWAYS turn lights off when the car is off – unplug chargers from cigarette lighters and go easy on radio use when the engine is not running. Flat batteries happen faster than we think, and roadside assistance in that case is at the lessee’s cost.

• Car drop off at the airport after hours only (from 7pm to 7am) for a price of 55€.

• You can’t return the camper at the airport during different hours.

• If you would like that option, please contact us before dropping off as last-minute changes might not always be available. If you got that option confirmed by our staff, you will then need to leave the car at the airport in the long term P3 parking lot – section K, as KÚKÚ of course.

• From that point you will leave the parking ticket and the car keys in the glovebox of the car and you will leave the vehicle unlocked.
  Take pictures of the whole car and send them to us at returns@kukucampers.is.

Bus

• You can take the bus not far from our office to the airport for 550 ISK

• Here are the directions on where to take the bus: www.straeto.is/en

• You must look up for the route from Keilir to KEF airport and click on the search button. It’s a direct line – the number 55 – a simple ride of 15 min.

Here you can check the timetable of the bus to plan your return without having to rush:

fares

Payment method when taking the bus

    SINGLE TICKETS

• Children up to 11: FREE
  
  

• Children between 12 and 17: 285 ISK

• Adults: 570 ISK

• Elderly from 67: 285 ISK
  
  
  CURRENT PRICES AND DAY PASSES
  

• https://www.klappid.is/en/pricing

Since November 2021, Strætó uses a new ticketing system called KLAPP. If you would like to take the bus, you must download the app to be able to pay, as, by the end of the year 2022, it will be the only way available to purchase tickets. (The KLAPP app is available on Android and Apple smartphones.)

Taxi

You can also take a taxi from our offce to the airport if that is more convenient for you.
The price for such a ride would be around 3000 ISK.
We can of course book the taxi for you, don’t hesitate to ask!