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XT16-HR East West
User Manual and Guide
2019 Model Shown
©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2019
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. Specifications may change without notice.

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  • Page 1 XT16-HR East West User Manual and Guide 2019 Model Shown ©Copyright Market Direct Campers & Caravans 2019 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: Table Of Contents

    1300 4X4 Brake Cleaning and Inspection ......19 Table of Contents Magnets .............. 20 INTRODUCTION ............2 Shoes and Linings ..........20 Store Locations ............3 Corrosion Prevention ..........20 QUEENSLAND ............3 Wheels and Tyres ............21 Contact Details............3 Highway ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1300 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 4: Store Locations

    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 ABOUT YOUR HYBRID OFFROAD CARAVAN Specifications...

  • Page 5: Bearings And Seals

    1300 4X4 Wheel Track 2170mm Distance Wheels to Front 4500mm Distance Wheels to Rear 2400mm Tare Approx. 2100kg 2800kg Drawbar Construction 150mm x 50mm x 4mm Chassis Construction 150mm x 50mm x 3mm Body Construction Aluminium composite panel fully welded frame + chassis Suspension Independent trailing arm suspension with 4 x shock absorbers and coil springs...

  • Page 6: Fridge Fitting Chart

    1300 4X4 Fridge Fitting Chart Dimensions: 540mm Wide x 840mm Long x 470mm High Engel Dometic Evakool Bushman Ironman MT35FP CFX-28 RF40 Elements 60 CFX-35 RF47 CFX-40 TMX35 Glacier 30 CFX-50 CF80ACVERB ED85 CF80ACDZVERB...

  • Page 7: How To Hitch Your Coupling

    1300 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 8 1300 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 9: Coupling

    1300 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 10 1300 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 11: Uncoupling

    1300 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 12: Setting Up Your Caravan

    1300 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 13: Levelling Your Caravan

    1300 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 14: Kitchen

    1300 4X4 Kitchen To extend the kitchen from the caravan, release pad bolt (fig1) and press down the blue slide tab (fig 2) and pull kitchen out. The kitchen will lock into place when extended. To put kitchen away, again press down the blue tabs and push back into place.

  • Page 15: Packing Down Your Caravan

    1300 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 16: Torque Settings

    1300 4X4 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 17: Features

    1300 4X4 Features Your trailer is fitted with electric brakes that require a brake controller that can be operated from the driver’s seat. 1. Manual adjusted to provide the correct braking capability for varying road, off-road and load conditions. 2. They can be modulated to provide variable braking force, thus easing the brake load on the towing vehicle. 3.

  • Page 18: Hand Brake

    1300 4X4 becomes detached, the lanyard will pull the pin from the breakaway switch and the onboard batteries will activate the brake system. The lanyard must be attached to a solid part of the vehicle. It is a mandatory requirement that power be supplied by the tow vehicle to the breakaway power source while towing.

  • Page 19: Adjuster

    1300 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 20: Correct Use Of Your Electric Brakes

    1300 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 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: Wheels And Tyres

    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...

  • Page 23: Battery Care

    1300 4X4 Battery Care Your camper is fitted with 100Ah AGM Batteries. Storage type batteries require periodical maintenance to perform at their peak and extend their service life. The following is an outline on how to gain the best performance and lifecycle from the battery fitted in your camper: •...

  • Page 24: Control Panel

    1300 4X4 Control Panel • Circuit Breakers are “Push to Reset” • Red light on switches means “On” • Voltmeter will show battery voltage when idle or charge voltage when charging • Amp meter will show current used not charge current. Charge current is displayed via the multistage charger panel...

  • Page 25: Switch Panel Circuit Diagram

    1300 4X4 Switch Panel Circuit Diagram...

  • Page 26: Main Circuit Diagram

    1300 4X4 Main Circuit Diagram...

  • Page 27: Gas & Water Systems

    1300 4X4 Gas & Water Systems Hot Water System WARNING: The flue outlet on your gas hot water system must be uncovered prior to use. Open the protective dust cabinet and remove the white cover before use. Do not operate whilst towing. Do not operate in enclosed spaces Your caravan is fitted with a Truma boiler hot water system.
  • Page 28 1300 4X4 Fig: 6 Fig: 7 Your gas alarm is located beside the entry door below the bed. Fig: 8 All gas appliances and supply must be turned off at the isolation valve when towing. Always turn off your gas bottle before towing your caravan.

  • Page 29: Diesel Heater

    1300 4X4 Diesel Heater Introduction Special Forms of notation, presentations and icons Icons Danger! This icon draws your attention to a threat of danger to life and limb. Failure to comply can result in serious injury or death. Caution! This icon draws your attention to a dangerous situation for a person and/or product. Failure to comply could lead to injury or damage to the product.

  • Page 30: Schematic

    1300 4X4 Schematic...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    1300 4X4 Parts List Fig No. Part No. Description 161-10026 Combustion air inlet tube ø25mm 161-10027 Stainless steel exhaust tube ø25mm 520-00005 20-32mm stainless steel hose clamp 161-10030 Muffler 523-00003 Fastening clamp for Combustion air inlet tube R-type ø27mm 161-10021 Nylon oil hose ø4mm×1.25mm 161-10022...

  • Page 32: Heater Control

    1300 4X4 Heater Control The control switch panel is used to control the unit functions. 1. Ventilation mode indicator 2. Heating/Combustion mode indicator 3. Heating selector button 4. Stop button 5. Ventilation selector button 6. Temperature selector Important tips about operation： •...

  • Page 33: Trouble Shooting And Fault Guide

    1300 4X4 Temperature control • The control can be used to pre-set an interior temperature. According to the size of heating space and prevailing outdoor temperature, the heater’s temperature can be set within the range of +10 °C to +30 °C. Control in the heating mode •...
  • Page 34 1300 4X4 Code of Description of Malfunction reason Troubleshooting malfunction malfunction Over-voltage Check your power supply by multimeter. If below nominal Voltage is beyond or Under- voltage 25%, pls recharge or change battery. If above nominal voltage ±25% voltage nominal voltage 25%, please change your power supply. 1.

  • Page 35: Protecting From Mould

    1300 4X4 2. Fuel pipe blocked or Check whether the pipe is blocked by impurity and each broken connection is intact. if so, please repair or replace it. 3. Fuel pipe blocked If there is fuel condensation, please use fuel which is by fuel condensation suitable for low temperature to replace previous fuel.

  • Page 36: Useful Accessories

    1300 4X4 Hooked Up to Vehicle Hitch secured to receiver all pins and locks engaged Trailer lights plugged in Anderson plug connected All cables clear of possible damage Safety chains and shackles connected to car Chains are crossed and at correct length All lights working Trailer brakes engaging when brakes applied Trailer is sitting at correct level...

  • Page 37: Wheel Chocks

    1300 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 38: Trouble Shooting

    1300 4X4 Trouble Shooting Electrical...

  • Page 39: Water

    1300 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 40: Brakes

    1300 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 Replace...

  • Page 41: Handy Tips

    1300 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 42: Trip Planning

    1300 4X4 These crossings can be extremely dangerous even in low water levels and should never be attempted in times of even mild flooding. Towing a camper or caravan greatly elevates the risk in this situation and should never be attempted unless you are completely assured it is safe to do so.

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 1300 4X4 MASTERCLASS Tutorials...
  • Page 46 1300 4X4 Maintenance Schedule...
  • Page 47 1300 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 Wheel Bearing...
  • Page 48 1300 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 49 1300 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 50 1300 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 51 1300 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 52 1300 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 53: Supplier Contact Details

    1300 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 54 1300 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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