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XT12-HR
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 XT12-HR 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 1300 4X4 4X4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1300 4X4 4X4 Important Safety Notice ........20 Table of Contents Brake Adjustment ..........21 INTRODUCTION ............3 Brake Cleaning and Inspection ......21 Store Locations ............5 Magnets .............. 21 Contact Details ............5 Shoes and Linings ..........22 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN ..

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1300 4X4 4X4 INTRODUCTION WARNING– Before using this product you should read this manual and those manuals supplied by component manufacturers applicable to this product. This manual is supplied as a reference to required maintenance of the product. Failure to use and maintain the product in accordance with what is outlined in this manual may affect your warranty.
  • Page 5 1300 4X4 4X4...

  • Page 6: Store Locations

    1300 4X4 4X4 Store Locations QUEENSLAND Brisbane Cairns Townsville Caboolture 3/711 Beaudesert Rd 395 Sheridan St 437 Bayswater Rd 4 Boeing Place Rocklea QLD 4107 Cairns North QLD 4870 Garbutt QLD 4814 Caboolture QLD 4510 NEW SOUTH WALES Sydney Newcastle 178-180 Hume Hwy Unit 1, 2364 Pacific Hwy Lansvale NSW 2166...

  • Page 7: About Your Hybrid Offroad Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN Specifications Specifications apply to: 2017-18 Model Only Berth Trailer Length 5500mm (hitch to tailgate) 3000kg Chassis Construction 150mm x 50mm x 4mm (galvanised) Aluminium Composite Panel, Fully Welded Frame + Body Construction Chassis Fully Independent Trailing Arm Suspension with 4 Shock Suspension...

  • Page 8: Fridge Fitting Chart

    1300 4X4 4X4 Fridge Fitting Chart Engel Evakool Bushman Ironman LARB MT35FP ED65 Glacier G61 RF40 RF47 Hitch Current 2018 onward model XT12HR is fitted with a Vehicle Components ADR approved DO35 hitch. Previous models may be fitted with a McHitch coupling. For information on McHitch couplings and spare parts contact the manufacturer www.mchitch.com.au Phone: (02) 63 512 533...

  • Page 9: How To Hitch Your Coupling

    1300 4X4 4X4 How to Hitch your coupling Here is a short guide on how to safely use your coupling to couple and uncouple the trailer from the towing vehicle. Make sure the handbrake is applied prior to coupling and uncoupling.
  • Page 10 1300 4X4 4X4 Make sure the dust cap is securely connected to the bump cover. This is done by locating the rear lip on the dust cap onto the groove of the bump cover and then pushing it in a downward motion until the dust cover is secure (there should be a slight click when it has been assembled correctly) Test if the dust cover is connected to the bump cover by applying a slight upward force to the dust cover, it shouldn’t separate.
  • Page 11 1300 4X4 4X4 STEP 2 Offer up the tow pin to the coupling making sure the tow pin cover is removed and there is no visible debris on it. Locking plate should be in unlocked position as shown. Lower the coupling onto the tow pin. STEP 3 Make sure the tow pin is seated inside the universal and the tow pin top is sticking out of the locking mechanism (see below).

  • Page 12: Uncoupling

    1300 4X4 4X4 Detail view of pin through locking mechanism. Uncoupling STEP 1 Push down the button 1 and push the locking mechanism back 2. When the locking mechanism is all the way back release the button while holding the mechanism to ensure it does not spring back to the locked position.
  • Page 13 1300 4X4 4X4 STEP 2 Lift the coupling up off the tow pin.

  • Page 14: Setting Up Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 Setting up your Caravan Loading Your Caravan It is important to load your caravan correctly to distribute weight evenly and achieve a suitable ball weight load and prevent loading in a manner that can cause a caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The optimum ball weight on a caravan is between 9 and 11% of the total caravan weight.

  • Page 15: Levelling Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 Levelling Your Caravan The stabiliser legs on your caravan are not designed for supporting the full weight of the trailer, they are there to stabilise it once it is level. Using your stabilisers as a lifting mechanism will void your warranty as will extending them with a “rattle gun”...

  • Page 16: Kitchen

    1300 4X4 4X4 Kitchen Before sliding out kitchen, raise the pad bolt and turn to lock in the up position (Fig: 2) Push down blue latch on the slide mechanism and pull kitchen out. (Fig: 2a) When kitchen is extended fit the support leg into its receiver (Fig: 3) Extend support leg and secure locking screw (Fig: 3a) Fig: 3 Fig: 3a...

  • Page 17: Packing Down Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 Packing Down Your Caravan When packing down your caravan ensure the following: All gas and electric appliances are turned off • Gas is turned off at the gas bottle • • All loose items are secured and unable to move and damage themselves or the caravan •...

  • Page 18: Securing Your Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 Securing Your Caravan 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. Torque Settings Wheel Nuts Wheel nuts should be tightened to correct torque using a torque wrench.

  • Page 19: Hitch

    1300 4X4 4X4 Hitch The high tensile bolts securing your hitch should be tightened to 76Nm. These should be checked at 5000km intervals or 2500km in harsh off-road conditions. Trailing Arm Pivot Bolts The pivot bolts are a high tensile steel. The service interval for these bolts is 5000km under normal use and 2500km for harsh off-road conditions.

  • Page 20: Breakaway Switch

    1300 4X4 4X4 Breakaway Switch By law, all trailers with an ATM of 2000kg or greater must have a “Breakaway System” to halt the trailer in the event it becomes detached from the tow vehicle whilst traveling. Your caravan is fitted with this system with the switch mounted on the drawbar with a steel wire lanyard to connect to your tow vehicle.

  • Page 21: Adjuster

    1300 4X4 4X4 Adjuster To adjust the handbrake cable tension release locknuts A, B and C in the diagram Handbrake Adjuster 1 below. To tighten the handbrake cable turn the adjuster wheel D in a clockwise direction. Once adjusted retighten lock nuts and test.

  • Page 22: Brake Adjustment

    1300 4X4 4X4 Brake Adjustment Brakes should be adjusted (1) after the first 300 km’s of operation when the brake shoes and drums have “seated,” (2) at 5000 km’s intervals, (3) or as use and performance requires. The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner: Never crawl under your trailer unless it is resting on properly placed jack stands.

  • Page 23: Shoes And Linings

    1300 4X4 4X4 Shoes and Linings A simple visual inspection of your brake linings will tell if they are useable. Replacement is necessary if the lining is worn (to within 1.5mm or less), contaminated with grease or oil or abnormally scored or gouged.

  • Page 24: Electrical Systems

    1300 4X4 4X4 Electrical Systems Chargers & Inverters For detailed information on the appliances installed in your camper please refer to the manuals included in your camper handover. Caution Electrical devices can be dangerous. Under no circumstances should repairs and modifications be attempted by unqualified or untrained persons.

  • Page 25: 12 Volt Wiring Diagram

    1300 4X4 4X4 12 Volt Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    1300 4X4 4X4 Control Panel 1. 12v outlets 2. Toilet & Fridge 3. Water pump and tank level gauge 4. Hot water 5. Spare 6. Amp Usage 7. Battery Voltage *Volt Meter will indicate battery voltage when idle or charge voltage when charging * Amp meter will show current being used not charge current Gas &...

  • Page 27: Connecting The Gas

    1300 4X4 4X4 Connecting the Gas WARNING: Your caravan is fitted with a gas detector. Check operation of the gas detector each time you use your caravan. Your caravan is fitted with plumbed gas with the regulator and gas bottle placement at the front of the trailer. Always ensure gas bottles are serviceable and within the 10-year service life.

  • Page 28: Pre-Trip Checklist

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 29: Wheel Chocks

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 30: Trouble Shooting

    1300 4X4 4X4 Trouble Shooting 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...

  • Page 31: Electrical

    1300 4X4 4X4 Electrical...

  • Page 32: Brakes

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 33: Handy Tips

    1300 4X4 4X4 Handy Tips Driving Off Road Towing your caravan off road adds many dimensions to the driver’s responsibilities and factors to be considered. When travelling remote always carry enough spare parts and supplies to cater for a “worst case scenario.” Always perform preventative maintenance and daily checks.

  • Page 34: Trip Planning

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 35: Warranty Statement

    1300 4X4 4X4 Warranty Statement The following information relates to warranties offered by MDC. Please read all the information carefully, and should you have any questions relating to any aspect of this section, then please contact MDC. By purchasing an item from MDC, you hereby agree to all terms and conditions of warranty as set out herein.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    1300 4X4 4X4 Factory Seconds, Ex-Demonstration and Damaged Goods From time to time, MDC may offer for sale items deemed to be "factory seconds", "ex-demonstration", or "damaged". Any items sold as "factory seconds", "ex-demonstration" or "damaged" items are sold on an "as is" basis. There are no warranties, refunds, credits, exchanges or similar associated with such items.

  • Page 37: Maintenance Schedule

    1300 4X4 4X4 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 38 1300 4X4 4X4 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, damage and pressure General fixings...
  • Page 39 1300 4X4 4X4 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 40 1300 4X4 4X4 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 41 1300 4X4 4X4 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 42 1300 4X4 4X4 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 43 1300 4X4 4X4 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 44 1300 4X4 4X4 MASTERCLASS Tutorials...

  • Page 45: Supplier Contact Details

    1300 4X4 4X4 Supplier Contact Details Dometic Thetford Australia https://www.dometic.com/en-au/au/contact-us Address: 41 Lara Way, Campbellfield VIC 3061 Phone: (03) 9358 0700 Email: infoaus@thetford.com.au Cruisemaster Address: 352B Bilsen Road, Geebung QLD 4034 Phone: (07) 3624 3800 Email: sales@cruisemaster.com.au Statewide Bearings Coopers Plains Cairns Address: 902 Beaudesert Rd Coopers Plains QLD 4108 Unit3, 49 Cook St Cairns QLD 4870...
  • Page 46 1300 4X4 4X4 Collie Geraldton 96 Forrest Street, Collie WA 6225 Unit 1, 75 Flores Road, Geraldton WA 6530 Ph: (08) 9734 1624 Ph: (08) 9964 4655 Email: collie@statewidebearings.com.au Email: geraldton@statewidebearings.com.au Karratha Kalgoorlie 51 Orkney Road, Karratha WA 6714 5 Darcy Lane, Kalgoorlie WA 6430 Ph: (08) 9144 2333 Ph: (08) 9091 4111 Email: karratha@statewidebearings.com.au...

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