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Jackson
FORWARD FOLD
User Manual and Guide
2017-2018 Model Shown
©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2018
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.

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  • Page 1 Jackson FORWARD FOLD User Manual and Guide 2017-2018 Model Shown ©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2018 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1300 494 494 Trailer Plug Wiring ..........18 Table of Contents Hand Brake ............18 INTRODUCTION ............2 Adjuster .............. 18 Contact Details............2 Correct Use of Your Electric Brakes ....19 ABOUT YOUR CAMPER ..........3 Specifications ............3 Important Safety Notice ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Kenwick WA 6107 SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide 1246 South Rd Clovelly Park SA 5042 Contact Details NATIONAL TOLL FREE WARRANTY HOTLINE SPARE PARTS 1300 MDC CARE 1300 MDC PARTS 1300 4X4 4X4 1300 494 494 1300 632 2273 1300 632 72787...

  • Page 4: About Your Camper

    1300 494 494 ABOUT YOUR CAMPER Specifications Specifications apply to: 2017-18 Model Only Finish Automotive 2-pk gloss finish - Black & Silver 100 x 50 x 3mm RHS Drawbar + 70mm x 50mm x Structure 3mm RHS chassis and cross beams 2300mm Extended Draw Bar (Excluding Coupling) for Drawbar Easy Corner Turning and Easy Reversing...

  • Page 5: Fridge Fitting Chart

    1300 494 494 Fridge Fitting Chart Dometic/Waeco Engel Evakool Bushman Ironman Kickass CFX-28 MT35FP RF60 Elements 60L KA61 CFX-35 MT60FP* RF85 CFX-40 MT60FCP* RF40 RF47 TMX35 Glacier 30 Hitch Your camper is fitted with an ADR compliant Polyblock Off-Road hitch. It is important to maintain and inspect the hitch regularly as per the maintenance schedule.

  • Page 6: Canvas Care

    This is not a reflection of canvas or workmanship but simply a characteristic of canvas tents. If the leak persists, contact your MDC customer representative. Protecting Seams and Screens Seams: When erecting any canvas tent, it is vitally important that you don’t stress the canvas by overtightening when...

  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camper

    1300 494 494 Setting up your Camper Choosing a Spot to Set Up When choosing a spot to set up your camper, start with a flat area with no overhanging trees. Birds and bats occupying trees can defecate leaving droppings on your camper that can damage paint and canvas and leaves and sap can also taint the canvas.

  • Page 8: Pole Diagram

    1300 494 494 Pole Diagram...

  • Page 9: Preparing For Bad Weather

    1300 494 494 Preparing for Bad Weather Modern camper tents are designed with a roof height to accommodate taller people. The trade off with this kind of design is the pitch of the roof is not always steep enough for water to run off effectively in heavy rain. To better prepare for wet conditions it is advisable in most cases to increase the pitch of the awning/annex roof by lowering the corners furthest away from the main tent.

  • Page 10: Securing Your Camper

    1300 494 494 Securing Your Camper When parked and unhitched you should always use suitable wheel chocks to ensure the trailer can’t move in the event of a handbrake failure. For security a wheel clamp or and hitch lock are highly recommended. Maintenance Maintenance is essential to keep your camper in a safe and usable condition.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    1300 494 494 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 12 1300 494 494 500KM FIRST SERVICE CHECKED Hitch Check hitch bolts to 76Nm. Lubricate with high temp bearing grease Handbrake Inspect and adjust handbrake Brakes Inspect and adjust brakes Inspect condition and torque to 125Nm (12mm studs) Wheel nuts (140Nm 14mm studs alloy rims) (200Nm 14mm studs steel rims) Tyres Inspect for abnormal wear and damage General fixings...
  • Page 13 1300 494 494 12 MONTHS / 10,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel Inspect for condition and operation Hand winch Check brake function and webbing Suspension Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes Inspect and adjust.
  • Page 14 1300 494 494 24 MONTHS / 20,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel Inspect for condition and operation Hand winch Check brake function and webbing Suspension Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes Inspect and adjust.
  • Page 15 1300 494 494 36 MONTHS / 30,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel Inspect for condition and operation Hand winch Check brake function and webbing Suspension Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes Inspect and adjust.
  • Page 16 1300 494 494 48 MONTHS / 40,000KM SERVICE CHECKED Hitch Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel Inspect for condition and operation Hand winch Check brake function and webbing Suspension Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes Inspect and adjust.
  • Page 17 1300 494 494 CHECKED 60 MONTHS / 50,000KM SERVICE Hitch Inspect for damage and lubricate. Check bolt Torque to 76Nm Jockey Wheel Inspect for condition and operation Hand winch Check brake function and webbing Suspension Lubricate and check bushes for excess movement. Torque bolts to 190Nm Brakes Inspect and adjust.

  • Page 18: Torque Settings

    1300 494 494 Torque Settings Wheel Nuts Wheel nuts should be tightened to correct torque using a torque wrench. Never trust a “rattle gun” as these may over or under tighten. A quality torque wrench will ensure nuts are tightened correctly. It’s important to remember to check your wheel nuts at 50km, 500km and 1000km and periodically thereafter.

  • Page 19: Trailer Plug Wiring

    1300 494 494 Trailer Plug Wiring The following diagrams outline the correct wiring for 7 pin plug Hand Brake Parking brakes are mechanically operated by cable means. The cable attachment occurs outside of the brake backing plate. Cable force applied to the parking lever creates a torque through the pivot pin and cam assembly. Torque transferred to the parking cam results in a spreading force between the primary and secondary shoes.

  • Page 20: Correct Use Of Your Electric Brakes

    1300 494 494 Correct Use of Your Electric Brakes Your trailer brakes are designed to work in synchronisation with your tow vehicle brakes. Never use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone to stop the combined load. Your trailer and tow vehicle will seldom have the correct amperage flow to the brake magnets to give you comfortable, safe braking unless you make proper brake system adjustments.

  • Page 21: Magnets

    It is important to replace both shoes on each brake and both brakes of the same axle. This is necessary to retain the “balance” of your brakes. Be sure to replace your shoes only with genuine MDC parts available from our outlets.

  • Page 22: Electrical Systems

    MDC accepts no liability for any personal injury, damages or loss as a result of unqualified or untrained persons repairing or altering the electrical systems on this product. If in doubt call your local MDC outlet or phone: 1300 831407 Battery Care Your camper is fitted with 100Ah AGM Batteries.

  • Page 23: 12 Volt Wiring Diagram

    1300 494 494 12 Volt Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    1300 494 494 Control Panel Control panel with functions indicated. 1. Water Level Indicator 2. Main Isolation Switch 3. Automatic Circuit Breaker 4. LED Battery Voltage Indicator 5. LED Amp Meter 6. Auxiliary 12v lighter socket 7. Water pump switch 8.

  • Page 25: Pre-Trip Checklist

    1300 494 494 Pre-Trip Checklist Working from a checklist will help avoid forgetting important tasks particularly nin regard to safety. Individual camper set ups may differ depending on tow vehicle and any modifications made by the owner. The table below is for guidance only.

  • Page 26: Wheel Chocks

    1300 494 494 Wheel Chocks Wheel chocks are an important safety device when leaving your trailer parked on even the slightest incline. On level ground it is recommended to chock both sides of the wheel. On a hill you should chock the wheels on the downhill side ensuring the chocks Covers Hard floor campers and caravans will benefit greatly from a storage cover.

  • Page 27: Trouble Shooting

    1300 494 494 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

  • Page 28: Water

    1300 494 494 Water Problem Possible Cause Remedy No power from control panel Check circuit breaker Flat Battery Charge battery Replace pump, Contact dealer for Pump not working (no noise) Faulty pressure switch replacement Check connections with multimeter Bad electrical connection or test light Turn on tap and hold finger over nozzle for 5 seconds and release.

  • Page 29: Brakes

    1300 494 494 Brakes Problem Possible Cause Remedy Open Circuits Find and correct Severe under adjustments Adjust brakes No Brakes Faulty controller Test and correct/replace Short circuits Find and correct Great or oil on linings or magnets Clean or replace Corroded connection Clean or replace connectors Worn lining or magnets...

  • Page 30: Handy Tips

    1300 494 494 Handy Tips Driving Off Road Towing your camper off road adds many dimensions to the driver’s responsibilities and factors to be considered. When travelling remote always carry sufficient spare parts and supplies to cater for a “worst case scenario.” Always perform suggested preventative maintenance and daily checks.

  • Page 31: Trip Planning

    1300 494 494 Protecting the environment Remote areas and National Parks are sensitive areas and all precautions should be taken not to damage tracks, interfere with flora and fauna and not to contaminate the area. In sensitive areas it is advisable to use grey water tanks and contained toilets.

  • Page 32: Warranty Statement

    MDC. MDC shall not be liable, (in part or whole) for any warranties, either express or implied, made by agents or resellers on behalf of MDC without the knowledge or express written permission of MDC. Such unauthorised claims shall be the responsibility of the agent or reseller only.
  • Page 33 Goods Bought At Auction From time to time, MDC, may, at its discretion, offer items for auction, either independently or via a third party. Whilst every effort will be made to provide all relevant information regarding the item on auction, as per Australian law, any and all goods bought at auction subsequently do not carry any statutory warranty.
  • Page 34 1300 494 494 MASTERCLASS #2 HOW TO SERVICE STABILIZER LEGS Servicing the stabilizer legs on your camper or caravan is a very simple task and should be done twice a year. Step 1 – Remove the dust cover to expose the bevel gears Step 2 –...
  • Page 35 1300 494 494 MASTERCLASS #3 HOW TO PREVENT MOISTURE IN CAMPERS There are many ways moisture can appear in campers and caravans with condensation being the most common. Condensation happens when moisture laden air cools and condenses into water. This can be because of something as simple s packing your camper up on a warm humid day or condensation forming because of a dew point under your camper...
  • Page 36 1300 494 494 MASTERCLASS #5 USING A CORDLESS DRILL FOR STABILIZERS Winding stabilizer legs up and down can be a time- consuming job and not a fun one on a hit day. To make the job faster and easier why not use a cordless drill? When doing this it is advisable to use a cordless drill with an adjustable clutch for two reasons: 1.
  • Page 37 1300 494 494 MASTERCLASS #9 USING THE POLYBLOCK HITCH the MDC Polyblock hitch is an easy to use off-road coupling. Requiring little maintenance and being very reliable had made it popular with users everywhere. Just a few simple steps and you’ll be hitched up and towing in no time.
  • Page 38 1300 494 494 MASTERCLASS #11 LOCK AND SEAL MAINTENANCE regular maintenance on the locks and seals on your camper or caravan is important to keep dust and water ingress to minimum. Making these adjustments is easy if you follow these steps. Tools: You will need a 10mm spanner Fig 1 &...
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