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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................6
WELCOME TO MDC ...........................................6
Terminology & Abbreviations.............................6
Terminology & Abbreviations..................................7
ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD
CARAVAN...................................................................8
Store Locations.......................................................9
Contact Details.......................................................9
Safety Information.................................................. 10
WARNING– ......................................................... 10
Modifications to The Product ........................... 10
Gas Systems......................................................... 10
Chassis .................................................................. 10
Jacking Your Caravan or Camper..................... 11
Electrical Safety................................................... 12
Vehicle Electrical Requirements ....................... 13
Brake Controller .................................................. 13
Correct Vehicle Wiring for MDC
Caravans............................................................... 13
Trailer Lights ........................................................ 14
Charging Camper/Caravan While
Driving................................................................... 14
Vehicle with or without smart
alternator:............................................................. 14
Trail-Assure Electronic Stability Control
System ...................................................................... 15
Gas & Appliance Safety ......................................... 19
Gas Certification ................................................. 19
General Safety..................................................... 19
Gas Cylinder Safety............................................ 19
Gas Appliance Safety ......................................... 20
Removing the Flue Cover.................................. 20
Ventilation and Flues.......................................... 20
Isolating Appliances ............................................ 20
Diesel Heater Safety .......................................... 21
Using the Caravan .................................................. 22
Weights and Payload Capacities ...................... 22
Loading Your Caravan........................................ 22
Ball Weight........................................................... 23
Effects of Weight Distribution ......................... 23
Tyre Pressures ..................................................... 23
Pre-Trip Inspection ............................................. 24
Tyres...................................................................... 24
Wheel Nuts.......................................................... 24
Hitch and Chains................................................. 24
Fire Extinguisher ................................................. 24
Brakes & Breakaway System............................. 24
Lights..................................................................... 24
Setting up your Caravan........................................ 24
Finding a Suitable Spot ...................................... 24
Weather................................................................ 24
Levelling Your Caravan ...................................... 25
Operating the Jockey Wheel ............................ 25
Stabiliser Legs ...................................................... 26
Electric Awning.................................................... 26
Mains Power ........................................................ 27
RCD Safety Switch ............................................. 27
Kitchen.................................................................. 28
Control Panel ....................................................... 29
Towing the Caravan ........................................... 30
Hitch...................................................................... 30
How to Hitch your coupling.............................. 31
Coupling................................................................ 33
Uncoupling ........................................................... 35
Connecting the Breakaway ............................... 36
Connecting the Safety Chains .......................... 36
Connecting the Electrics.................................... 36
Wireless Rearview Camera ............................... 37
Troubleshooting .................................................. 37
Charging the Caravan......................................... 38
Preparing for Bad Weather............................... 38
Packing Down Your Caravan ............................ 38
Storage & Care........................................................ 39
Long Term Storage ............................................. 39
Interior .................................................................. 39
Exterior ................................................................. 39
Care and Maintenance of the Caravan............... 41
Protection of Finishes ........................................ 41
Paint ...................................................................... 41
Acrylic Windows ................................................. 41
Internal Finishes .................................................. 41
Ensuite Finishes................................................... 41
Mirrors .................................................................. 41
Galvanised Finishes ............................................ 41
High Tensile Bolt and Fittings........................... 41
Stainless Steel...................................................... 41
Fabrics................................................................... 41
Corrosion Protection.......................................... 41
Roof Maintenance .............................................. 42
Sealants................................................................. 42
Solar Panels.......................................................... 42
Caravan Body Maintenance.............................. 42
Locks and Latches............................................... 42
Rubber Seals ........................................................ 42
Sealants................................................................. 42
Winegard Sensar III Antenna (optional
Extra) ..................................................................... 43
Solar Panels.......................................................... 45
Sealants................................................................. 45
Canopy Lifting Mechanism................................ 45
Roof Skirt Elastic Cord ....................................... 46
Caravan Body Maintenance.............................. 46
Locks and Latches............................................... 46
Rubber Seals ........................................................ 46
Sealants................................................................. 46
Electrical Systems ................................................... 47
Charging from your Vehicle .............................. 47
Lithium Battery System...................................... 47
Chargers & Inverters .......................................... 48
Battery Care......................................................... 48