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XT15-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 XT15-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...
  • Page 2 1300 4X4 4X4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • 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: Store Locations

    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 632 2273 1300 632 72787 1300 494 494...

  • Page 6: About Your Hybrid Offroad Caravan

    1300 4X4 4X4 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN Specifications Specifications apply to: 2017-18 Model Only Berth Trailer Length 6510mm (hitch to tailgate) 2800kg 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 7: 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 XT15HR 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.cu Phone: (02) 63 512 533...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: Coupling

    1300 4X4 4X4 Coupling STEP 1 Push down the button (1) and push the locking mechanism back (2). When the locking mechanism (2) is all the way back, release the button (1) locking the plate in place 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.
  • Page 11 1300 4X4 4X4 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). Press the button (1) to release the locking mechanism there will be an audible locking noise at which point the mechanism will return to the initial position as shown in step 1.

  • Page 12: Uncoupling

    1300 4X4 4X4 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. STEP 2 Lift the coupling up off the tow pin.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Leg Rests

    1300 4X4 4X4 Leg Rests The extensions to the lounge area seating are NOT SEATS they are leg rests. Do not under any circumstances use for seating. Kitchen To extend the kitchen from the caravan, press down the blue slide tabs and pull kitchen out. The kitchen will lock into place when extended.

  • Page 16: Preparing For Bad Weather

    1300 4X4 4X4 Preparing for Bad Weather During inclement weather the following should be done: • Close all roof vents and hatches to prevent water entering. • Protect the awning from high winds by retracting or securing with guy ropes and pegs. •...

  • Page 17: Exterior

    1300 4X4 4X4 Exterior Ensure all seals on the caravan have proper compression at 30-50%, are free of dirt and have nothing protruding past the seals. UV light and the elements can over time cause seals and fittings to perish and become brittle. The use of a caravan cover will extend the life of components and keep your investment looking better for longer.

  • Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: Correct Use Of Your Electric Brakes

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 22: 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 23: Wheels And Tyres

    Failure to reinflate can cause severe handling problems resulting in injury or death. Jacking Your Caravan Your MDC caravan has factory jacking points behind the axles on each side of the caravan and also a bottle jack locating ring on each of the trailing arms on the suspension.

  • Page 24: Battery Care

    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 25: 12 Volt Wiring Diagram

    1300 4X4 4X4 12 Volt Wiring Diagram XT15HR Standard wiring Diagram...
  • Page 26 1300 4X4 4X4 XT15HR Optional Redarc BMS30 wiring diagram...

  • Page 27: Control Panel

    1300 4X4 4X4 Control Panel 1. Toilet/Fridge Power 2. DC Outlets 3. Water Pump/Gage 4. Hot Water Heater 5. Spare 6. Volt Meter 7. Amp Meter *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 28: 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. Fig: 8 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 29: Protecting From Mould

    1300 4X4 4X4 Protecting from Mould Mould is very difficult to clean once a porous surface is affected. There are several ways you can prevent the occurrence of mould on your caravan. Never leave your camper packed away wet. If you must leave a campsite with wet canvas or a damn interior, be sure to open and dry out your tent thoroughly at the very first opportunity when you get...

  • Page 30: Useful Accessories

    1300 4X4 4X4 Useful Accessories Levelling Blocks These are excellent for levelling your trailer on set up. Stabiliser legs are not meant for correcting the trailer angle, they are there to keep it stable when people are in it. Using levelling blocks will extend the service life of the stabiliser legs and make set up much safer and faster.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Trouble Shooting

    1300 4X4 4X4 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

  • Page 33: Water

    1300 4X4 4X4 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: Maintenance

    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 39 1300 4X4 4X4 MASTERCLASS Tutorials...
  • Page 40 1300 4X4 4X4 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 41 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 correct pressure General fixings...
  • Page 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 48 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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